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Westfield University

Westfield Springs, CA

Up to $75,000/year

94% Tuition Coverage

Potential Awards:

Chancellor's Excellence Scholars Program $50,000
Westfield Merit Scholarship $15,000
Need-Based Grant $10,000

University of California, Bayshore

Bayshore, CA

Up to $60,000/year

85% Tuition Coverage

Potential Awards:

Regents' and Chancellor's Scholarship $25,000
Leadership Excellence Award $20,000
California Opportunity Grant $15,000

University of California, Silverlake

Silverlake Valley, CA

Up to $55,000/year

78% Tuition Coverage

Potential Awards:

Regents Scholarship $22,000
Alumni Achievement Scholarship $18,000
Academic Achievement Award $15,000

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