Farm Bureau Foundation Gold Cup Award (Sonoma County Fair)
An annual award from the Farm Bureau Foundation of Sonoma County given to a graduating 4-H or FFA member who exhibited at the Sonoma County Fair, based on a mock job-interview competition judging leadership, citizenship, project work, and academic achievement. The winner receives a $2,500 scholarship and their 4-H club or FFA chapter receives an additional $500.
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Northern California Public Media (KRCB) Student Internship Program
NorCal Public Media, operator of public TV/radio station KRCB, offers a paid internship for high school, technical school, and college students interested in news, journalism, digital media, and environmental storytelling, providing hands-on newsroom and production experience.
UC Davis Pre-College Program: Equine Science
A two-week residential pre-college program at UC Davis where high schoolers study equine physiology, behavior, nutrition, disease, and reproduction through lectures and hands-on labs at the Animal Science Horse Barn and Center for Equine Health. Students live in dorms, take college-style classes taught by UC Davis faculty, and observe veterinarians working with horses.
UC Davis SHINES (Summer Health Institute for Nursing Exploration and Success)
A free two-week immersive nursing exploration program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing for Sacramento-area high school juniors and seniors, featuring simulation labs, career-pathway sessions, ethics discussions, and mentoring, with priority for certain partner high schools.
American Legion California Boys & Girls State
American Legion California Boys & Girls State is a weeklong, coeducational hands-on civics program where rising seniors build and run mock city, county, and state governments, campaign for office, and pass legislation. The 87th session runs June 20-27, 2026 at California State University, Sacramento.
Berkeley Ballet Theater Summer Intensive
A pre-professional ballet training program with Junior/Senior Summer Intensive tracks for ages 11-18, requiring a placement class before enrollment, offered alongside youth division classes and tuition-waived boys' classes at this Berkeley dance school.
BizWorld Young Entrepreneur Success (YES!) Program
A free 10-12 week mentorship program from BizWorld for young entrepreneurs ages 16-22 with an early-stage business idea or venture. Participants receive one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals, networking opportunities, and access to funding resources; past cohorts have generated over $3 million in combined revenue.