December 2015 Scholarship Bulletin Name: Elks Lodge Teenager of the Month Scholarship Amount: $500 Criteria: Open to seniors who have excelled academically and are actively involved in school and community. Scholarships are awarded each month. Please turn in applications to Ms. Arroyo. Scholarships available in the counseling center. Due: First Friday of the month. Ongoing until April 2016
Name: Elks National Foundation Amount: varies (can be up to full tuition for four years) Criteria: Must be a senior who is a US citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Download the application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars Deadline: December 4, 2015
Name: Adelante Mujer Scholarship Amount: $500 scholarship Criteria: SUHSD female senior of Latino background planning to attend a college or university in fall of 2016. Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline: December 11, 2015 Name: CA Association of Educational Office Professionals Amount: $1000, more than 1 scholarship awarded Criteria: Must be a high school senior planning to continue their education to a college or university in the field of business administration or education. Minimum 2.0 GPA or better. Applicant must be a resident of California. Deadline: Postmarked December 15, 2015 Name: 2016 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Amount: varies in awards from $2,000, $10,000, $15,000 grand prize $20,000 Criteria: NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award. Applications available at www.NFIB.com/YEA Deadline: Submit application October 1st thru December 18th. Name: John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Amount: 1st Place- $10,000, 2nd Place- $1000 and 5 finalist $500 Criteria: United States high school student in 9th thru 12th grade. Write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Must register online, visit www.jfklibrary.org for completes guidelines. Postmarked: January 6, 2016
Name: GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars Program Amount: $10,000 renewable scholarships for up to $40,000 per recipient Criteria: High schools senior who is a US citizen planning to enroll at a 4 year university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Application available online at, http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx Deadline: January 7, 2016
Name: Gates Millennium Scholarship Amount: Pays for both undergraduate and graduate school. Criteria: You are African American, Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic America. A citizen, national or legal resident in US. Have a 3.30 unweighted GPA. Demonstrate leadership abilities in community service and extracurricular activities. To start application visit, https://scholarships.gmsp.org/Program/Details/7123dfc6-da55-44b7-a900-0c08ba1ac35c Deadline: January 13, 2016 Name: Distinguished Young Women Amount: full college scholarship Criteria: Class of 2017 junior class girl. Three of five criteria include Physical Fitness, Talent and self-Expression. Attend 4 of the 7 rehearsals, starting January 30. 2016. Attend program activities, March 20, 2016. Must be US citizen, single never married and resident of San Diego County. To start application visit, www.distinguishedyw.org. Deadline: January 15.2016 Name: California Association of Collectors (CAC) Educational Scholarship Amount: $1500, $2000 and $2500n Grand Prize Criteria; Must be a senior who is a United States citizen, planning to attend an accredited college. 700 to 1000 word Essay Contest: “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years.” Applications are available in the counseling center. Postmarked: January 20, 2016 Name: The San Diego Foundation Amount: Scholarships range from $1,000 to more than $5,000 Criteria: Graduating senior planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college. Demonstrates commitment to education, minimum GPA 2.5, participates in community service, extracurricular activities and demonstrates financial need. Applications available online, December 2, 2015, at http://www.sdfoundation.org/Scholarships/ForStudents.aspx. Deadline: February 3, 2016 Name: Freemont Foundation Scholarship Amount: Award thousands of dollars in scholarships Criteria: High school senior, with minimum 3.0 GPA, minimum 1150 Sat or 21 ACT, plan to attend Historically Black College University (HBCU) and demonstrate leadership abilities. Application can be downloaded at www.FreemontFoundation.com. Deadline: February 5, 2016
Name: WACE Scholarship Partner Institutions Amount: Thirty $6,000 renewable for up to $24,000 to $30,000 per program Criteria: Graduating senior planning to attend WACE Partner Institutions; Clarkson University, Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Merrimak College, Rochester Institute of Technology, State University of New York Oswego, The University of Toledo, University of Massachusetts Lowell or Wentworth Institute of Technology. Have a 3.5 GPA and interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. Application available at www.waceinc.org. Deadline: February 15, 2016
Name: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Amount: Up to $28,000 for four years. Criteria: Graduating minority that plans to attend approved 4 year university in the US. Demonstrate leadership, dedication to community service, financial need, be US citizen and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 combined in math & critical reading or composite ACT score of 21. Application available at www.jackierobinson.org. Deadline: February 15, 2016 Name: Salute to Education Scholarship Amount: $1000 to a minimum of 150 graduating seniors Criteria: High School senior planning to continue their education after high school. That demonstrates leadership in extracurricular and community activities, personal character and determination. Application available at www.salutetoeducation.com. Deadline: February 19, 2016 Name: Abraham & Lillian TURK Scholarship Amount: 20 awards for up to $10,000 Criteria: Graduating senior who is US citizen planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college in United States. Student must demonstrate financial need. Applications are available online at www.turkschoalrship.org. Deadline: March 1, 2016
Name: California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Amount: Two 4 year scholarship $8,000 & four 2 year college for $2,0000 Criteria: Must be a senior whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California vineyard during 2015 or 2016. Should demonstrate leadership in community involvement and extracurricular activities. Should demonstrate scholastic ability and financial need. Postmarked: March 25, 2016 Name: Point Loma Credit Union Amount: 3 $2,500 scholarships Criteria: Must be a senior whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California vineyard during 2015 or 2016. Should demonstrate leadership in community involvement and extracurricular activities. Should demonstrate scholastic ability and financial need. Postmarked: March 25, 2016
Name: Bass Tournament and Scholarship Amount: Scholarship paid directly to 4 year college Criteria: Must be a senior who plans to pursue an education in Marine Biology at a four year college. Applications are available in the counseling center. Postmarked: April 1, 2016 Name: Air Force ROTC- SDSU Amount: Full tuition Criteria: Must be a junior or senior who is a US citizen before field training. Call 619594-5550 for more info. Apply on line www.afrotc.com Due: On going
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