# Balma Family Scholarship Fund

> Amount varies from Community Foundation of the North State. Deadline Feb 24, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/balma-family-scholarship-fund
- Provider: Community Foundation of the North State (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 24, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://cfnorthstate.org/grant/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Balma Family Scholarship Fund is an educational award program administered by the Community Foundation of the North State. This scholarship is designed specifically for graduating high school seniors from Pioneer High School who plan to continue their education by enrolling at Shasta College. The funding is intended to assist these local students with the costs associated with transitioning to community college. 

To apply, students must complete the foundation's Universal Scholarship Application, which matches applicants to various local opportunities. The deadline to submit this application is February 24, 2027. While this program focuses on local high school graduates, applicants should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application to ensure they are considered for all available state and federal financial aid. The scholarship committee reviews applications submitted through the online portal to select recipients based on the established regional eligibility criteria.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year
- College types: 2-year college, Public college
- Must be a graduating senior from Pioneer High School who will attend Shasta College.

## How to apply

Submit an application through the foundation's online Universal Scholarship Application system.

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