Scholarship Bulletin
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Program Eligibility |
- Be a graduating high school senior, class of 2003
- Be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each
parent half Hispanic)
- Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or
4.0 on a 5.0 scale)
- Plan to enroll in a degree-seeking program at an accredited U.S.
college or university FULL-TIME in the fall of 2003
Scholarship Information |
- $1,000 - $2,500 Awards
- Awards are distributed in Fall 2003
- Applications are also available at:
http://www.hsf.net or contact Ms.
Cantu in the Career Center
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Governor’s Scholarship:
The State of
California is awarding scholarships for students that have performed
extremely well on the standardized test SAT/9. To claim an award, you
must access the web-site:
www.scholarship.com or you can call 1-877-728-4338 if you have any
questions.
The
Vietnamese Physicians Assn. Of Northern California Scholarship:
Student
must be of Vietnamese descent with financial hardship, high school senior,
be attending college in summer or fall of 2002, have a GPA of 3.5 or
higher, and submit a completed application including one-page essay along
with official high school transcript & two letters of recommendation.
Deadline: March 1, 2003
e-mail:
khoihoang@email.msn.com or
daoquang2000@yahoo.com
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of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship:
High school
senior that is an American citizen of Italian descent, planning to attend
college or university. Need official transcript, letters of
recommendation, financial support statement, essay, and personal
statement. Website:
www.sonsofitalyca.org
Deadline:
March 1, 2003
@@The Italian Catholic
Federation Scholarship:
High school senior. Catholic
of Italian descent, with a GPA of at least 3.2 or better. (If either
parent or grandparent is a member of the Federation, applicant need not be
of Italian ancestry.)
Deadline: March 15, 2003.
@@California Strawberry Scholarship Program:
Children of workers who are currently employed and have been employed at
least two consecutive seasons in the California strawberry harvest are
eligible for this scholarship. Essay, transcripts, and letters of
recommendation are needed. Website:
www.calstrawberry.com Deadline: April 18, 2003.
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TUCLA
Alumni Association Scholarship and Grants:
High
achieving leader in high school government, clubs or organizations and
have broad experience in extracurricular and community activities are
eligible to apply. Website:
www.UCLAAlumni.net Deadline: February 14, 2003 .
@@Hmong National Development Educational
Scholarship: Applicant must be a Hmong student with residency in the
U. S. attending an accredited college/university or graduate degree
program. In addition, students applying are required to complete the
application package (application form, official transcript, letter of
recommendation, 1 page about student’s employment history, involvement in
community and extra-curricular activities and honors received, and
personal essay). Website:
www.hndlink.org
Deadline: Januray 31, 2003.
La
Estrella Latina de Carl’s Jr. Scholarship:
High School
senior or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in full-time
undergraduate study at an accredited college, university of vocational
school. Applications will be available beginning January 6, through
January 31st, for a limited time. Visit the website:
www.carlsjr.com to download applications.
Deadline:
March 1, 2003.
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The RMHC/Hispanic
Am. Commitment to Educational Resources Scholarship: High school seniors
who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Interested in
attending a two- or four-year college or university in fall of 2002.
Academic achievement, financial need, as well as, personal qualities, and
strengths will be considered. Letter of recommendation and personal
statement. Web-site:
www.rmhc.org and
www.mcdonalds.com Deadline: February 1, 2003.
@@Gates Millennium Scholars/United Negro College
Fund Inc.: High school senior, African Am., American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian Pacific Am., or Hispanic Am, that are citizens or permanent
residents of the U. S., and have attained a 3.30 or better GPA are
eligible. Must be entering an accredited college or university and
demonstrate significant financial need. Demonstrate leadership community
service and extracurricular or other activities. On-line Web site:
www.gmsp.org
Deadline: February 1, 2003.
Southern CA. Mother of Twins Club, Inc.
Scholarship: High school seniors, must be of multiple birth or a
mother of multiples who has no affiliation with the Southern
California Mothers of Twins, Inc., planning to attend college or
university. Submit application with essay “Why you wish to continue your
education and why you believe you should be considered for our scholarship
award.” Deadline: December 31,
2002.
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Industries Foundation Community Scholarship: High School juniors
must take the PSAT/NMSQT test. This test will be given in October 2001.
Winner will be selected from among students who plan to complete high
school in the year 2002 and enter an accredited U. S. college or
university in the year 2002 to pursue full-time study toward one of
traditional Bachelor’s degrees. Deadline: December 15, 2002.
The AYN RAND Essay Contest:
Contest is open to
all high school students. For 9th and 10th graders
Anthem essay must be no fewer than 600 and no more than 1200 words in
length. Must be postmarked no later than March 18, 2003.
Contact: The Ayn Rand Institute, P.O. Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044.
For 11th and 12th graders The Fountainhead essay
must be no fewer than 800 and no more than 1600 words in length. Must be
postmarked no later than April 15, 2003. Contact: The Ayn Rand
Institute, P. O. Box 57044, Irvine, CA 92619-7044. On-line Web site:
www.aynrand.org/contest/
Saint Mary’s College of California, The
Presidential Scholars Scholarship Program: High school seniors must
complete Saint Mary’s College application for admission by February 1,
2002. An academic GPA of 3.8 and a combined SAT 1 score of 1350 or higher
or composite ACT score of 31 or higher.
On-line Web site:
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu Deadline: February 1, 2003.
@@Mary C. & William G. Drake Scholarship:
High school senior that is interested in mechanical engineering. Must be
admitted to U. C. Berkeley, awardees will be selected on the basis of
interest in mechanical engineering and outstanding achievements in
academic studies and extracurricular activities. Must be a U. S.
citizen. Deadline: February 5, 2003.
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California Association of
Educational Office Professionals Scholarships:
High school senior, must have
maintained a “C” average or better in high school and a 3.0 or better in
business courses. Must have applied for admission to a post-high school
accredited institution and plan to enter the term following the granting
of the scholarship. Be a U. S. citizen and a resident of California.
E-mail:
hensle@gwise.cajon.k12.ca.us
Deadline: January 14, 2003.
John D. Isaacs Scholarship:
High school junior
and seniors that have a strong interest in marine science or technology.
Must enter a marine science project in a regional or county science fair
in your junior or senior year. Seniors must have applied to (and by the
following fall have enrolled in ) a four-year college or university in
California. Website:
www-csgc.ucsd.edu follow the Education like to Isaacs
Scholarship.
Deadline: April 4, 2003.
Foot Action USA Hooked on Sports Scholarship: High
school seniors. Applicants judged on financial need, class rank and
standardized test scores, and level of sports participation. On-line Web
site:
http://www.footaction.com. Deadline: January, 2003
The United States Coast Guard Academy: High school
senior. U. S. citizen, must apply to the Academy. High School students
accepted receive a full four-year scholarship. On-line Web site:
www.cga.edu or call 1-800-883-8724. Deadline:
December 15, 2002.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
High school senior, class of
2003. Be of Hispanic heritage (one parent fully Hispanic or each parent
half Hispanic). Have a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0
scale (or 4.0 on a 5.0 scale). Plan to enroll in a degree-seeking program
at an accredited U. S. college or university FULL-TIME in the fall of
2003. Website:
www.HSF.NET Deadline: February 15, 2003.
The Fresno Madera Holstein Club Scholarship: Seniors
interested in pursuing dairy or dairy related careers at universities,
colleges, and community colleges in California. Must have a 2.5 GPA or
better. Activities, good citizenship, and financial need will be
considered. Two letters of recommendation must accompany application. A
personal interview may be necessary.
Deadline: November, 2002.
College Scholarship Competition: Ivy West is pleased
to offer a scholarship competition for students participating in the
2002-03 College Preparation Partnership Program. Students who meet all of
the stated requirements will be entered in a random drawing to win a
scholarship. Must attend class sessions, timely completion of all
homework, completion o pre-and post-test during the program, as well as,
completion of SAT I Test. Contact: Mr. Knapp 1-866-IVY-WEST or
1-310-301-7130.
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship:
Must be a current high school
junior with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 who excels in three out of
four areas: Special Talents, Leadership, Obstacles Overcome and Community
Service. Scholarships can be used at trade and technical schools or at
two or four year colleges for any career you choose. Deadline:
January 10, 2003.
Saint
Mary’s College of California Scholarship:
High school senior eligible to
be admitted, must have an academic grade point average of 3.7 or better.
SAT or ACT needed for admissions. Website:
smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu Deadline: February 1, 2003.
Mana—The
Ana Maria Arias Scholarship:
Women between the age of 11 –
17 interested in Journalism are encouraged to apply. Contact: Alma
Rojas, 1725 K. Street NW, Suite 501, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: (202)
833-0060. E-mail:
hermana2@aol.com Web site:
www.hermana.org
Joel Garcia
Memorial Scholarship:
For
California Latino students interested in Journalism and attend or plan on
attending a California college. Contact: Joel Garcia Memorial
Scholarship, USC Annenberg School of Journalism, 3800 S. Figueroa St. Los
Angeles CA 90037. Web site:
www.ccnma.org
Deadline:
first Friday of April.
Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship:
High school Latino senior college bound. Hispanic origin, at least one
parent must be of Latin American origin. Applicants need not be U. S.
citizens, but they must be residents of California. Must write to the
foundation directly to request an application form include a
self-addressed stamped envelope. Requests may be sent to : Youth
Opportunities Foundation, 8820 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
90045. Tel (310) 670-7664
Deadline: February 28, 2003.
Chicana/Latina
Foundation: Chicana/Latina
heritage. This scholarship will be available for students in the 2003-04
academic year. More information can be obtained from Chicana/Latina
Foundation, Scholarship Competition, P.O. Box 1941, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Contact Person: Lupe Gallegos at Telephone: (510) 642-1802. E-mail:
info@chicanalatina.org Web site:
www.chicanalatina.org
Skidmore
College The Filene Foundation Eighteenth Annual Music Competition:
High
school seniors who meet admission to Skidmore College and apply to
admission by January 15, 2001. Students are allowed to compete only
once. Application forms for admission to may be obtained from Office of
Admissions, Skidmore College, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY
12866-1632. Deadline: January, 2003.
@@RMHC/African
Am. Future Achievers scholarship Program:
High school
senior who have at least one parent of African American heritage and are
eligible to attend a two- or four-year college with a full course of study
may apply. Applicants must also reside within the geographical boundaries
of a participating program. Academic achievement, financial need, as well
as, personal qualities, and strengths will be considered. Letter of
recommendation and personal statement required. Web-site:
www.rmhc.org and
www.mcdonalds.com Deadline: February 1, 2003.
@@The
National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement:
Seniors planning to attend an
accredited four-year academic college or university, must be a U. S.
citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate scholastic achievement by
having a 2.75 GPA or better, complete either SAT or ACT, complete the
application and essay question, and supply a letter of recommendation from
a teacher or school official. For information packet and application send
a legal-sized SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to: National
Alliance for Scholastic Achievement, 15756 La Forge St. #570, Attn:
Scholarship Application, Whittier, CA 90603-2334. On-line web site:
www.eee.org/bus/nasa Deadline: March 4, 2003.
Berkeley Alumni Scholarship: High school
senior interested in applying to UC Berkeley. Write a description of up
to three activities from the last four years in which you demonstrated
significant leadership. Attach a copy of your admissions application, or
your on-line application summary, including your personal statement. Must
apply to UC Berkeley by Nov. 30, 2001 to be considered.
Deadline: February 1, 2003.
Mexican American Grocers Association:
Hispanic Students preparing for careers in sales, merchandising, and
marketing in the grocery industry. Minimum 2.7 GPA required. Web site:
www.maga.org Contact: Mexican American Grocers Assn., 405 North San
Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90031. Phone: (323) 227-1565.
Deadline: April, 2003
Sears Craftsman Scholarship: Available for
high school seniors of any age, race, ethnic origin, or personal belief.
Students must have a 2.0 GPA or above and plan on attending a 2year or 4
year college or trade/technical school. Contact: Sears Craftsman’s
Scholarship NHRA Youth & Educational Service, Attention: Tiffany Bonham,
PO Box 5555 Glendora CA 91740, Phone: (626) 250-5555.
Website:
www.nhra.com
Deadline:
May 1, 2003.
US Bank’s Internet Scholarship Program: High
school seniors planning to attend accredited two- or four-year colleges
full-time next fall. Apply on-line by visiting the U. S. Bank website:
www.usbank.com/studentbanking Application period October 2002,
through February 2003.
Deadline: February 2003.
California State Summer School for the Arts
Program: For one summer month, July 12, 2003 thru August 9, 2003, you
will live on the campus of the California Institute of the Arts in
Valencia and get intensive instruction in animation, creative writing,
dance, film/video, music, theatre or visual arts from nationally renowned
artists, educators and working creative industry professionals. Talented
and motivated 8th – 12th grade students can apply.
Scholarships are available. Website:
www.csssa.org
Deadline: February 28, 2003.
National Federation of Independent Business Free
Enterprise Scholars Award: High school senior that will be entering
their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college
or vocational institute. Must be nominated by a dues-paying member of NFIB.
Must meet or exceed recommended academic standards, using standardized
test scores (ACT/SAT), class rank, and GPA as indicators provided in high
school records/transcripts. Website:
www.nfibeducationfoundation.org
Deadline: March 15, 2003.
DeVry
Institute Scholarship Program:
High school
seniors who submit an application for admission to “DeVry” and who submit
qualifying ACT/SAT scores will be considered for full-tuition awards.
Scholastic achievement, community service, and extracurricular activity
and essay will also be considered. On-line Web site:
www.devry.edu Deadline: March 7, 2003.
@@The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund:
High school senior graduating from a public school, planning to enroll in
a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year college or
university no later than fall term following selection of award. Must be
working in the food industry or sons or daughters of parents working in
the food industry. The food industry is defined as retail supermarket
companies, manufacturers, brokers or distributors of food products sold in
retail food stores. Deadline: January 20, 2003.
AXA
Achievement Scholarship Program:
High school
seniors who have demonstrated a drive to succeed through their
accomplishments in high school. Students need to be well-rounded,
determined to do their personal best and have demonstrated achievement –
at a job, sport, or extracurricular activity. Visit website:
www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: December 15, 2003.
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www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.fafsa.ed.gov (apply after Jan 1)
www.csac.ca.gov
www.californiascholarship.com
www.finaid.org
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Write and Revise:
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Autobiography
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Personal Statement
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Resume
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Seek Assistance from:
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An English Teacher
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High School Counselors
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Literacy Center
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Helpful Tips:
- Do not wait until the last minute to ask for a letter of
recommendation.
- Furnish a resume to the person writing letter of
recommendation.
- Apply for Scholarships well before the scheduled deadline.
(The internet may be busy.)
- Apply for as many Scholarships as possible regardless of
minimum GPA
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