Remember to submit a FAFSA application ASAP and CAL GRANT application before March 2, 2008.
To view your Cal Grant or Chafee Grant information online go to www.csac.ca.gov Click on Web grants for students.
Civil Service Employees Insurance Group
Deadline: April 7, 2008
Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Program –Essay competition for high school seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees. Two $1000 and eight $500 Scholarships are awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce accident rate among teenagers.
www.cseinsurance.com/aboutus/scolarship.cfm
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southern California
Deadline: March 14, 2008 Amount of Award: Totaling $10,000
Four different scholarships: RMHC/African-American Future Achievers; RMHC/Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement; RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources; RMHC/Scholars of Tomorrow
http://www.mcdonaldssocal.com/flash/index.php (Click on IN THE COMMUNITY)
Stop in to the counseling office for an application.
Student Insights – 2008 Student-View Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 22, 2008
The 2008 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $8000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four year college, community college/junior college, or career school. Log on to www.student-view.com to complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in our area.
American Cancer Society – Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 25, 2008
Eligible Applicants Must Be:
A California Resident; able to demonstrate financial need; Attending or planning to attend a California University or college; Diagnosed with Cancer at 18 years or younger; Age 25 or younger at the time of application submission
Contact Jennifer Renell @ Jennifer.renell@cancer.org or 510-464-8221
www.cancer.org/scholar
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year”(SAMMY)
Deadline: March 7 th, 2008
The Sammy 2008 recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the U.S. Students must be nominated by a faculty member or may apply. www.bodybymilk.com
Cuban American Teachers’ Association
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Available to students of Cuban descent who are planning to continue their education at the college level. Applicants should have a “B” average in their high school work, be active in school and community affairs, speak acceptable Spanish, and demonstrate an interest in their cultural heritage. See counselor for an application.
Dr. A. Calvo – (562) 923-0204
Telesis Community Credit Union – Community Advantage Scholarship Awards
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Telesis Community Credit Union in conjunction with the Telesis Community Non Profit Trust will award $10,250 in scholarships to local students who have a strong commitment to community service and a track record of academic excellence.
Each student will be required to submit a resume of community service activity as well as write two essays. Eligibility Requirements: A pplicant must be completing their senior year in a school located in Los Angeles County, Ventura County or in selected areas in Contra Costa County. Student must be in good standing with their school and may not be on disciplinary or academic probation.
For branch locations go to our Web Site at www.telesiscu.org or mail to:
Telesis Community Credit Union
Attention: Linda Harward
9301 Winnetka Ave Chatsworth, CA 91311
Zonta Club of the SCV - Jane M. Klausman Women in Business:|
Deadline: April 14, 2008 Amount of Award: $5,000
Scholarships are awarded annually to women pursuing undergraduate degrees in business management. See website for more info: http://scvzonta.org/page4/page4.html
ACT – Poster contest 2008
Deadline: February 16, 2008
Students can enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam. This contest is available to residents of New York, Illinois and California who are applying for 2007 or 2008 admission to a two-year or four-year college in the United States.
www.actstudent.org/postercontest
Snow Orthodontics
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors.
http://www.drsnow.com/scholarship.html
Milken Scholars Program
Deadline: March 5, 2008 Amount of Award: Totaling up to $10,000
Students must maintain at least a 3.6 GPA and an 1850 SAT I reasoning with results submitted for critical reading, math and writing or a 28 on the ACT.
www.milkenscholars@mff.org
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce – 2008 Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 17, 2008 Amount of Award: $2,000
Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who reflect the mission of the LAJCC and its Scholarship program. The LAJCC Scholarship program strives to identify a well-rounded and diverse recipient group placing emphasis on community service, extracurricular activities, academic performance, and one’s personal statement. See website for more info: http://www.lajcc.org/foundation/hs%20scholarships.htm
HCF/Hilton Family Diversity Scholarships
Deadline: Between March 1, 2008 – April 15, 2008
See eligibility for each scholarship at: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.116/default.asp
2008 CAA/NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 11, 2008
Eligible students must have a father, mother or legal guardian who is full time active duty employee of a law enforcement agency or a full time paid or volunteer member of a California fire department and not on disability. Call 800-437-7658. For further information see application in counseling office. Application for scholarship can be found at: http://www.alarmassociation.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Gc%2FlGJvn%2FzY%3D&tabid=59
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 3, 2008
The Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program is designed to promote student excellence and achievement by providing scholarships to exceptional students who show promise of continued academic excellence. The scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic merit. Recipients must enroll in and attend a U.S. institution of higher education beginning with the 2007-2008-fall term. The $1500 scholarship for 2007-2008 may be renewed for up to four years.
For further information see application at: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/pdf/byrd2008.pdf
CAPPS – The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools
Deadline: See website for info
This is a program serves a number of private school scholarships through one application. If you are interested in seeing which private schools provide scholarship opportunities please stop in to the counseling office to review the application packet.
http://cappsonline.org/scholarship.shtml
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: - June 20, 2008 Amount of Award - $500.00
BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
AES Consultants Scholarship Reward
Deadline: September 15, 2008 Amount of Award: $500.00
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php
2008 APWA Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2008 Amount of Award: $500 - $1,500 each
- 5-7 scholarships available
- Available to students pursuing a career in civil engineering or related field within the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and Victor Valley areas.
- Scholarship is based on combination of students’ GPA and financial need
- More info and application go to: www.apwahdsoca.com/scholarships.htm
- Email to scholarships@eng-arrow.com
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2008 Amount of Award: $400.00
- Must be a Catholic graduating senior of Italian descent
- At least a 3.2 GPA
See the office for an application or call 1-888-423-1924 for more info.
SCCTA/Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 14, 2008 Amount of Award: $500 - $2,500
- Must be accepted by an accredited four year university
- Applicant must demonstrate his/her desire to continue their education leading to a career within the Cable and Telecommunications industry. Careers include: Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Broadband Engineering, Network Programming, Governmental Affairs, Business Management, Local Advertising, Customer Relations, Video Production, Human Resources, Finance
AXA Achievement community Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2008 Amount of Award: $2,000
- Applicants must demonstrate ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college.
Applications are available to download at www.axa-achievement.com
CollegeWeekLive.com
Deadline: March 24, 2008 Amount of Award: $2,500
- Available to all US high school students enrolled in 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade at the time of application.
- Students must respond online (in 100 words or less) to the following question: “Explain what one characteristic you have that will make you successful in college.”
- Apply Now at: http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/showApp.htx?appId+10240
Asian Pacific Fund
Deadline: See below Amount of Award: $1,000 - $ 5,000
- Banatao College Scholarship
- Up to $20,000.
- Filipino Heritage (at least 50%)
- Engineering, Computer Science, or Physical Science major
- Deadline: February 29, 2008
- Jack and Jeanette Chu Scholarship
- $2,500 to $5,000 with renewal options
- Asian heritage (at least 50%)
- Accepted to UC Hass School of Business or pursuing a teaching career
- Attending UC Berkeley in Fall 2008
- Deadline: March 21, 2008
- Lapiz Family Scholarship
- $1,000 each award
- Any ethinic heritage
- Farm/Migrant worker (self or parents)
- Attending a UC Campus in Fall 2008 (UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz preferred)
- Deadline: March 21, 2008
- Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Journalism Scholarship
- Two to three awards, for a total of $5,000
- Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
- Journalism major or career
- Deadline: March 21, 2008
Scholarships.com
Free college scholarship search and financial aid information resource.
Campusdoor.com
Provides free college planning and financial literacy programs for students. They also offer a college search engine at GetColleged.com, student and parent workshops and alternative student loans.
Scholarships for Specific University of college programs are available in the counseling office.
College of the Canyons - The Hazlett Memorial Scholarship
University of Cincinnati National Engineering Scholarship
California State University Dominguez Hills
California College of the Arts
University of California at Los Angeles – Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Alumni
University of Michigan – College of Engineering
Remember to submit a FAFSA application ASAP and CAL GRANT application before March 2, 2007.
To view your Cal Grant or Chafee Grant information online go to
www.csac.ca.gov Click on Web grants for students.
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