Scholarships March 10,2014
Assoc. of Raza Educatorsfor Undocumented High School StudentsDue March 14, 2014 • Each year the Assoc. of Raza Educators awards educational scholarships to undocumented high school and college students • Criteria: • Must be an undocumented high school student • Applications available online at www.razaeducators.org
UCLA Summer Writer’s Workshop for High School StudentsDue March 14, 2014 • UCLA Writing Programs help college-bound students address specific writing tasks – such as the personal essay – that are required in the application process • Applications available online at http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/Writing/overview.htm • Contact: UCLA’s Writing Programs Dept (310) 206-1145 mcgraw@humnet.ucla.edu
Hispanic National Bar FoundationFuture Latino Leaders Law CampDue March 15, 2014 • HNBF is currently accepting applications to their 2014 Law Camp for high school students who are interested in law and legal careers • Law Camp is held in Washington, DC from July 12-20, 2014 and is FREE • Criteria: • Rising sophomore through senior (current 9th-11th graders) • Latino/a • Applications available at www.hnbf.org • Contact Alba Lucero Villa at avilla@hnbf.org
Speak Life ScholarshipDue March 15, 2014 • Criteria: • Graduating African American high school senior in Spring 2014 • Intent to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university • Minimum 2.8 GPA • Application available in the Counseling Center
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of CaliforniaDue March 15, 2014 • Criteria: • For High School Seniors of Portuguese descent and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. • Maintained a 3.50 Total Weighted G.P.A. for grades 9-12 and a graduating senior of a California High School. • Applicants must have participated in at least 3 extra-curricular activiities • Download application at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or in counselingcenter
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of CA Due March 15, 2014 • Criteria: • Graduating High school senior of Portuguese descent, high academic achievement 3.5 GPA or higher, participate in at least 3 extra curricular activities, 3 letters of recommendations • Download application from website: www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or stop by Counseling Center • Questions email: teamaustin87@att.net
Italian Catholic Federation College ScholarshipDue March 15, 2014 • Criteria: • 3.2 GPA • Roman Catholic • Italian descent • Family member is a member of Italian Catholic Federation • Application available at www.icf.org • Questions call: 1-888-423-1924
Lambda Sigma Gamma SororityBeauty Through Diversity ScholarshipDue March 16, 2014 • Criteria: • Be a current female high school student • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA • Demonstrate leadership qualities, service to the community, and scholastic excellence • Plan to attend an accredited 4-year university • Applications available in the counseling center
Change a Life FoundationDue March 20, 2014 • Criteria: • Enrolling in a 4-year • Minimum 3.5 GPA • Minimum SAT of 1500 or ACT of 21 • Must be enrolled in and/or have passed AP courses • US citizen or Permanent Legal Resident • Extracurricular activities • Minimum 40 hours community service 9th-12th grade • Applications available online at http://changealife.org • Contact: Email Stacey Giffen at sgiffen@changealife.org
EWISP ScholarshipDue March 21, 2014 Offers college scholarships to top high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree in any business or professional field of study. One scholarship of $5,000 dollars. All awards are disbursed to the student’s college. Application available online at www.ewisandiego.com Due by March 21 at 5:00pm
San Diego Education Fund Future EducatorsDue March 24, 2014 • Criteria: • High school senior, US citizen, good citizenship and academic grades, demonstrate community involvement, participation in extracurricular activities, pursue a college course of study leading to a teaching credential and commit to seek employment as a teacher with SDUSD for at least 3 years, must attend a college in SD County • Applications available in Counseling Center • Questions: Mary Castleberry marycberry@sbcglobal.net
San Diego Downtown Lions ScholarshipDue March 24, 2014 • Scholarships of $1,200 will be awarded to each graduating senior who will be attending an undergraduate college or vocational school of their choice. • Criteria: • Must be a U.S. citizen(or legal resident)of the U.S. • Seeking individuals who have demonstrated a desire to serve their communities and will continue to have a spirit of community service. • Scholarships will be awarded based on scholarship, financial need and demonstrated community service • Application in Counseling Center
San Diego Education Fund Virginia Mashin Mathematics, Jack & Virginia Mashin, STEM ScholarshipDue March 24, 2014 • Criteria: • STEM: a student who will major in science, technology, engineering or math and attend college in SD county • High academic achievement, demonstrate financial need, US citizen, participation in both school & community activities • Application available in Counseling Center • Questions: Mary Catleberrymarycberry@sbcglobal.net or www.sdef.org
California Retired Teachers Association Due March 26, 2014 • $1,500 Scholarship • Criteria: • SDUSD graduating Senior • Outstanding academic achievement 3.2 GPA or higher • Leadership qualities, participate in extracurricular activities, volunteer or work experience • Planning to attend a 4 year university • Applications available in Counseling Center or online at www.div4.calrta.org
Assoc. of African American Educators (AAAE)Due March 28, 2014 • Several different scholarships – all $500 • Academic achievement • Financial need • Attending historically Black college/university • Aspiring teacher/educator • Aspiring lawyer • Influential parents • Criteria: • Graduating senior in high school • African American • Applications available at www.aaaesandiego.org or visit the counseling center
Jessie Klicka FoundationDue March 30, 2014(postmarked) • Awarding a 4-year scholarship worth $2,000 per year • Applications available at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx • Be sure to use the 2014 application form • Contact Katharine Klicka at 760-822-3434 or email at katharinekk@gmail.com
Delta Sigma Theta SororityDue March 31, 2014(postmarked) • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., San Diego Alumnae Chapter recognizes and honors students who are committed to academic excellence, positive leadership, and community service • Criteria: • African American high school senior • Resident of San Diego County • Applications available online at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
National Association of Women in ConstructionDue March 31, 2014 • $1,000 scholarship • Criteria: • Have a parent employed in the San Diego construction industry OR • A female student pursuing a college degree in a construction related profession, such as architecture, engineering, and/or construction management • Applications available online at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Navmar Applied Sciences CorporationScholarship ProgramDue March 31, 2014 • $1,500 scholarship • Criteria: • U.S. citizen • Plans to attend a 4-year college or university as a full-time student • Plans to major in an engineering or scientific field • Applications available at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx • Contact Sandy Simonsen at simonsen@navmar.com
San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic2014 High School Merit ScholarshipDue March 31, 2014 • Criteria: • Female high school senior graduating from a San Diego County high school • Attending any four-year college or university in the United States or Canada which hosts NPC member sororities (SDSU, UCSD, USD, and CSU San Marcos are included) • Application available online at www.sdaph.org or in the Counseling Center
California Alarm AssociationDue March 31 • $40,000 in funds to children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California • Criteria: • At least 15 years of age and not older than 20 • Must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university • Must have a father, mother or legal guardian who is a full-time active duty employee, and not on disability. The parent or guardian must be a member of law enforcement agency or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department located in California • Applications available in Counseling Center
Point Loma Credit Union Due April 1, 2014 • $2,500 Scholarship • Criteria: • High school senior • Academic performance • Extracurricular activities • Essay • Member of credit union • Application available online at www.plcu.com
Spence Reese ScholarshipBoys & Girls Club of SD CountyDue April 1, 2014 • Four (4) $16,000 scholarships • Criteria: • Male high school student • “Top grades and test scores” • Financial need • Applications available online at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
2014 Stephen Effron ScholarshipDue April 10, 2014 • ONLY AVAILABLE TO HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS • Up to $2,000 for 2 years • Criteria: • Attending full time at a community college or trade/vocational accredited program in Fall 2014 • Demonstrated financial need • Involvement in school activities and community service • Good academic standing at Hoover High School • Applications available in the Counseling Center
2014 MTS & Coca-Cola Laptop ScholarshipDue April 11, 2014 • Apply by early application deadline (March 14) and you could win an iPad, iTunes gift card, or Regional Monthly Pass • Criteria: • Entrants must reside in San Diego County, be in 12th grade, and graduating in June 2014. • 40 High School students with the best judged essays will win a laptop!! • Pick up Application in Counseling or go to www.sdmts.com
Agriculture and Conservation ScholarshipsDue April 11, 2014 • Five scholarships of $1,000 each will be directly awarded by the RCD Scholarship Committee to students pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation or agriculture. • Criteria: • Applicants may be entering community college or a 4 year university. • Pursuing a degree in the fields of resource conservation or agriculture • Application can be downloaded from www.rcdsandiego.org
Hispanic American Commitment to Education at Resources(HACER) ScholarshipDue April 15, 2014 • Ronald McDonald House Charities will honor 10 graduating seniors by awarding each $2,000 in funds for the 2014-2015 school year. • Criteria: • Students must show academic excellence, demonstrate financial need and have at least one parent of Hispanic descent. • Must be furthering their education at a two-four year college • Applications available at www.sdmcdonalds.com or pick up in counseling center
Taiwanese-American Foundation of San DiegoDue April 15, 2014 • Four (4) $1,000 scholarships • Criteria: • Entering college in the fall • 3.2 GPA • Applications available online at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx • Contact Gene Houng at (858) 560-8884
Kappa Alpha Psi FraternityDue April 18, 2014 • For African American men who exemplify the greatest potential for achievement and leadership • Criteria: • 3.0 GPA • Documentation of GPA by official transcript or letter of verification signed by a school administrator • One (1) letter of recommendation from a school staff or faculty member • One (1) letter of recommendation from a person in the community • A 1-page personal statement that highlights the applicant’s views on current issues that important to him/her which outlines their motivation to seek a higher education • Mail above mentioned criteria to: • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, c/o Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 740822, San Diego, CA 92174 • Contact Aaron Bruce at abruce@mail.sdsu.edu
Alpha Kappa Alpha SororityEpsilon Xi Omega ScholarshipDue April 18, 2014(postmarked) • Criteria: • African American • 3.0 GPA • Planning on attending a 4-year college or university • Applications available online at http://www.sdcoe.net/parents/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
2014 Student-View Scholarship ProgramDue April 20, 2014 • Awards of $500, $1,000, and $4,000 • Awards given by random drawing • Criteria: • Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university • Complete a 15-20 minute online survey about colleges in your area • Survey online at www.student-view.com • Contact 724-903-0439 or contact@studentinsights.com
Henry Williams Scholarship FundDue April 30, 2014 • $500 available to students attending 2-year • $1,000 available to students attending 4-year • Scholarships awarded annually; students may reapply • Criteria: • Planning to attend a college or vocational program to earn an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree • Resident of SD County • Minimum 2.5 GPA • Active member of a church • Applications available in the Counseling Center
San Diego ~ Edinburgh Sister City SocietyDue May 1, 2014 • $500 scholarship paid directly to winner • Winner agrees to spend money only at the accredited university/college of attendance for tuition/books • Criteria: • College-bound (4-year or 2-year) pursuing a degree • 3.0 GPA • Must be of Scottish ancestry • Applications available in the counseling center or by requesting an electronic copy from Kim Parks at kparks3933@cox.net • Contact Chrissy McPherren Ambler at (858)337-4533
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial ScholarshipsSan Diego Indian American SocietyDue May 8, 2014 • A minimum of ten (10) $40,000 scholarships will be awarded • Open to ALL San Diego high school graduates • MUST BE NOMINATED BY A TEACHER OR COUNSELOR • Only 2 nominations per school • Criteria: • Academic excellence (3.8 GPA) • Community involvement • Statement of purpose for college • An original essay on “nonviolent means for conflict resolution” • Recommendations by teachers • Financial need and educational background of parents • Applications available at http://gandhischolars.ucsd.edu • Contact Dr. Madhavan – 619-698-5058 • Contact Dr. Rao – 858-822-1943 • Contact Mr. Seshan – 858-405-3353
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship(San Diego Center for Systems Biology)Due May 13, 2014 • Criteria: • Students planning to attend UCSD or SDSU in the Fall 2014, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher • Students interested in physics, Engineering, bioengineering, computer science, biological sciences • Students interested in research • Ten week program from June 15 – August 30 • $3,500 stipend • Apply via Email: sdcsb@ucsd.edu • More information: www.sdcsb.org or 858-534-3578