January 2016 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: 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: Bezos Scholars Program- Leadership Summer Program Amount: All expenses paid scholarship to Aspens Ideas Festival Criteria: High School junior demonstrates academic achievement, energy, excellence and desire to create change in their community. Learn more and apply at, BezosFamilyFoundation.org/Scholars. Deadline: February 16, 2016 Name: Asian Pacific Fund Amount: Scholarships range from $1000 to $20,000 Criteria: High School seniors of any ethnic background, must enroll in college full time fall 2016. Minimum 3.0 GPA and be a US citizen or permanent resident. Applications available at www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Deadline: February 19, 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: Athena San Diego Foundation Amount: Minimum of $2,500 scholarship per year for two years. Criteria: High School senior women attending a four-year university, planning a major in sciences including math, engineering, computer science that is US Citizen. That demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and community involvement. Applications available in counseling center. Deadline: February 29, 2016

Name: Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance Amount: $250 (1) for Associates/Certificate Program Criteria: High School senior planning to enroll fall 2016 in college/university in accounting, finance or related Associates Degree. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications available in counseling center. Postmarked: February 29, 2016 Name: Buick Achievers Amount: $25,000/year up to $100,000 available Criteria: High School senior planning to enroll fulltime at a four year college fall 2016. Has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership, plans to major in engineering, technology or design with an interest in automotive design. Application available online at buickschievers.com. Deadline: February 29, 2016 Name: Jeffrey D. Sollender Amount: One – two scholarships totaling up to $3,000 Criteria: High School senior planning to attend a two or four year college fall 2016. Demonstrates outstanding achievement in workplace and community service. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Have a gross family income no more than $90,000 Deadline: February 29, 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: Karangalan Filipino Educator Scholarship 2015-2106 Amount: varies from $250 to $1000 in scholarships Criteria: High School Senior of Filipino/Filipino-American descent enrolled in SUHSD district, with minimum 3.0 college weighted GPA, have applied to a four year university as full-time student. Deadline: March 18, 2016 Name: California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Amount: Two 4 year scholarship $8,000 & four 2 year-college scholarships 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: 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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