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Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Scholarship

Qualifications:

Male or female attending California State University, Northridge in the Fall of 2010
Return the application along with a copy of an official high school transcript

Awarded: 10 scholarships, totaling over $5,000 in awards

How to apply: More information and applications available in the College Office, and at www.CSUN.edu/SigEp

Deadline: July 16, 2010

Roni Parker Memorial Scholarships

There are two categories, each with its own criteria and application process.

Qualifications (for both):

Graduating senior
GPA of at least a 2.5
Demonstrated financial need
Additional criteria depends on each scholarship

Awarded: One $1000 scholarship and two $250 scholarships

How to apply: Come to the College Office, as there is only one nominee per school

Deadline: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

California Legislative Black Caucus Youth Leadership Scholarship

Qualifications:

You must be attending or accepted to a two-year community college, a four-year college or university, or a vocational school
Spouses, domestic partners, siblings and children of California Legislative Black Caucus members and their staff are ineligible

Awarded: Scholarships will be disbursed to successful applicants with proof of enrollment

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: Application and requested materials must be RECIEVED by Friday, April 30, 2010

LGBT Community Scholarships

Several scholarships, each with their own qualifications, amounts and deadlines. More information available in the College Office.

The Engineers' Council 2010 Scholarship

Qualifications:

High school seniors planning a career in Engineering, Mathematics, or Science
Expect to enroll in college for the Fall 2010 academic term

Awarded: Scholarships for students who plan to continue their education and plan a career in the field of Science, Engineering and Mathematics

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Submit the completed application and supporting documents to your school College Counselor (Mrs. Rosso) by April 30, 2010

San Fernando Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Scholarship

Qualifications:

African American senior
entering a four-year university or college directly from high school

Awarded: Three $2,000 awards to outstanding African American seniors

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: Application and materials must be postmarked by Monday, May 10, 2010

Center for Student Opportunity Scholarship

Qualifications:

graduating high school senior attending school in the US
attending an eligible 4-year college or university partnered with CSO (list of partners available at http://csopportunity.org/college_partners/coll_partners.aspx
first generation college student and/or
limited financial resources
underrepresented/minority groups (African-American/Black, American Indian/Alaska native, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander)

Awarded: A $1,000, four-year renewable scholarship

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: Completed application and materials must be postmarked by May 28, 2010

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications:

Students who desire to continue their education in either a community college or state university
Must be a graduating senior attending a LAUSD High School, Continuation School, or enrolled in a High School Completion Program at a LAUSD Community Adult School

Awarded: Scholarships are awarded each Spring

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Application and your entry (prose or poetry about the meaning of life and /or writings of Ruben Salazar) are due no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2010

Christa McAuliffe Scholarship

Qualifications:

must be a pre-school, elementary, middle or high school student
must enter a drawing, prose/poetry or composition (not to exceed 750 words) on this year's theme, "Reaching for the stars"

Awarded: A number of scholarship awards to several students

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Entries are to be recieved by Friday, May 14, 2010

LA Council of School Nurses 2010 Student Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must be a senior wishing to enter a nursing program after high school graduation

Awarded: Three $500 scholarships

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 23, 2010

Ingoldsby-Espinoza Scholarship

Qualifications:

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Applicants should come from a single parent home or have other personal harship circumstances
Applicants must demonstrate financial need

Awarded: One graduating senior

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: April 16, 2010

The Sylvia Meyerhoff Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications:

Preference shall be given to women
Applicants should be recommended by the principal of their high schools
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Applicants must demonstrate financial need
Applicants must show evidence of community involvement

Awarded: One graduating senior

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: April 16, 2010

2010 Youth Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

Children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California who are graduating from high school in 2010
Students who have excelled academically
Must be active in community service and extracurricular activities at their school

Awarded: $16,500 in funds

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: April 5, 2010

Aero Club of Southern California Scholarship

Qualifications:

High school students who plan to pursue a career in aviation or aerospace
Must have now and maintain a 3.0 GPA
Must be full time students now and when the scholarship will be used

Awarded: Scholarship grants of up to $2,500

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: July 19, 2010

Valley Youth Conference Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must have been a certified participant on a Valley Youth Conference team (West Valley Eagles, Chatsworth Chiefs, etc) for a minimum of one complete Football or Cheerleading Season
High school senior, planning to attend a College, University or Trade School
Must submit application, essay on your participation, and high school transcripts

Awarded: Four $1,000 scholarships (two for Football Players, two for Cheerleaders)

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: May 14, 2010

Stonewall Scholarship

Qualifications:

11th, 12th grade or any students who are enrolled in a high school completion program
Submit application as well as essay, poster or poem entry

Awarded: Several scholarships of varying amounts

How to apply: Applications are available in the College Office

Deadline: No entries will be accepted after 5PM on Friday March 7, 2010. Entries may be submitted by mail or dropped off at the UTLA location.

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications:

Graduating seniors who attend eny LAUSD high school, continuation school, or are currently enrolled in a high school completion program
Students who desire to continue their education at either a community college or state university
Sumbit a poem or essay on one of the suggested topics

Awarded: Several awards ranging in amount

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office, or at www.utla.net/scholarships

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by mail or dropped off (between the hours of 8AM-5PM) by Friday, April 30, 2010 no later than 5PM

Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships

Qualifications:

African American or Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school
Must have academic achievement, leadership skills or community service skills in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Must have been accepted as a full-time student at a four-year institution or higher education

Awarded: Four scholarships for two boys and two girls, with a value of $ 5,000 each, will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic students

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by May 14, 2010

Seiji Isomoto Scholarship Fund

Qualifications:

One or both parents must be Asian
Students must have attended school in the LA or Orange County
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all academic classes
Student must have lettered in a high school VARSITY sport
Student must be college bound

Awarded: A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to one male and one female recipient

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: Application must be postmarked by Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Hope Scholarship

Qualifications:

Graduating senior from Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Cleveland and Reseda High School
Participating in community activities and/or volunteer programs
Attending a College or Vocational/Trade School in Fall 2010 (Proof of enrollment required)
Demonstrating financial need

Awarded: One $1,000 award each to a Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Cleveland and Reseda High School senior

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Sunday, April 25, 2010

Doodle 4 Google Competition

Qualifications:

Students of grades K-12, including home-schooled students in the US
US resident
Must have obtainef their parents' or legal guardians' prior permission
Must agree to participate in any Media Activity
Employees, interns, contractors of Google or its affiliates are not eligible

Awarded: Over 400 awards ranging from a laptop computer to a $15,000 scholarship

How to apply: Participating Schools must register on the Doodle 4 Google website www.google.com/doodle4google on March 17, 2010. Materials and instructions will be on the website.

Deadline: Contest ends on May 26, 2010

Career Technical Education Scholarship

Qualifications:

Unweighted GPA of 2.2
For students attending a community college vocational program

Awarded: $1,000 for one year

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deaadline: Monday, March 29, 2010

Rotary Club Scholarship

Qualifications:

Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or better
Extra consideration for first generation college-bound
Extra consideration for community service
Two letters or recommendation required

Awarded: $2,000 each year for 4 years

How to apply: Application available in the College Office and at www.rotaryclubofla.com

Deadline: Applications must be recieved or postmarked by Monday, March 29, 2010

2010 CalRTA Jill Kinmont Boothe Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Qualifications:

Candidates will be selected on the basis of academics, athletics, leadership, school and community services and a 3.0 or higher GPA
Must provide proof on enrollment in a college or university
Student Statement
2 nomination forms
schools may submit only an application for on female and one male candidate

Awarded: one female and one male LAUSD graduating senior will each recieve a $500 award

How to apply: Come to the College Office for information on how to be nominated

Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2010

Delta Kappa Gamma Chi Chapter Recruitment Grant Guidelines

Qualifications:

Outstanding women high school graduates entering an accredited college or university who will prepare for a profession in education
Worthy college women in need of funds to complete their studies in education
Complete application including a one page autobiography and two letters of recommendation

Awarded: Grants ranging from $500 to $1000

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than April 5, 2010

California Credit Union Scholarship

Qualifications:

Graduating high school senior enrolling into a two or four year college
a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
Community and/or school involvement
Financial need

Awarded: 10 scholarships of $1,000 each

How to apply: Complete online application and send in additional required documents

Deadline: March 31, 2010

World Trade Week 2010 High School Scholarship Award

Qualifications:

Outstanding graduating high school senior entering an accredited college or university with the goal to prepare for a profession in international trade.
Must complete application, a one-page essay discussing your future college and career goals as they relate to international trade, two letters or recommendation (all typed) and an official high school transcript

Awarded: Scholarships of $500

How to apply: Mail completed application, address available in the College Office

Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must be a graduating high school Latino male senior
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.1
Must be attending a four-year university
Must submit a minimum 1031 word essay

Awarded: Several scholarships of $250.00 each

How to apply: Submit email to fia1931_scholarship@yahoo.com

Deadline: April 1st, 2010

Orel Beaver Berry Scholarship

Qualifications:

African-American graduating high school senior with at least one African-American parent
Must plan to attend a trade, community, or 4-year accredited college
Must graduate high school by June 2010
Write a one-page essay on "Why it is important to maintain a Family Tree Chart"
Submit a copy of the applicant's African-American family tree chart for 3 generations

Awarded: One scholarship

How to apply: Email all information or questions to AsanteScholar@aol.com. The email subject must read Orel Beaver Berry Scholarship Entry. Send your essay and family tree as an attatchment, be sure to use Microsoft Word.

Deadline: February 28, 2010

Association of Jewish Educators' Scholarships

Qualifications:

Graduating Jewish senior who has demonstrated true leadership in their school and in the Jewish community
Special consideration will be given to applicants who indicate an interest in a career in public education
Two letters or recommendation are required (one from a high school teacher, another from an adult in the Jewish community who is familiar with the student's Jewish activities)

Awarded: Several awards of ranging amounts will be awarded

How to apply: Application is available in the College Office

Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2010

Telesis Community Credit Union Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

Student or immediate family member must be a memer of TCCU (Visit www.telesiscu.com for info on how to join)
High school senior
Student must be in good standing with their school and may not be on disciplinary or academic probation
Must have a GPA of at least 2.0

Awarded: Eight scholarships of $500 each

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Applications must be recieved at a Telesis Community CU branch no later than April 15, 2010.

Hana Uno Shepard Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications:

a graduating high school senior
a member of a single-parent family
a resident of Los Angeles County or Orange County
of Japanese ancestry
applicants will be chosen on thir scholastic merit, outside activities and general financial need

Awarded: One $1,000 scholarship

How to apply: Applications are available in the College Office

Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2010

Northrup Grumman Electronic Systems Scholarship

Qualifications:

High school seniors enrolled in the Greater Los Angeles Area
Pursuing a career in an engineering-related field and who live in communities where Electronic Systems is a major presence.

Awarded: Two awards of $10,000 each

How to apply: Application available online at http://www.es.northrupgrumman.com/engscholars

Deadline: April 30, 2010

The 2010 Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award

Qualifications:

Must be a high school JUNIOR
Must have performed his or her leadership and service activities on or after September 1, 2008
A school official must verify student standing and school accreditation

Awarded: A fully-paid leadership program that includes training in Seattle in 2011 and in Guatemala in 2012 and a $500 cash scholarship

How to apply: Application can be downloaded on www.hamiltonfriends.org

Deadline: April 16, 2010

Armand Arabian Award Scholarship

Qualifications:

graduating students who have made a difference to the valley, through volunteerism, community involvement or an individual act or event they have performed, including training for police or military careers

Awarded: Two $1,000 scholarships

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Fernando Award Foundation Scholarship

Qualifications:

graduating seniors planning to attend a university, junior college or trade school
NOT based on GPA, but rather on the student's involvement in community service and volunteerism

Awarded: Ten $1,000 scholarships

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Sodexo Foundation Stop Hunger Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must be enrolled in an accredited institution (grades K-12)
Must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months.
Volunteer services must be helping non-family members.

Awarded: Up to 5 winners will each recieve a $5,000 scholarship, as well as a $5,000 grant made in their name to the hunger-related charity of their choice in their local community.

How to apply: For official rules and the online application, visit http://www.sodexofoundation.org/

Deadline: February 26, 2010

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

Between the age of 6-18
Specific community service within the last year
Winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome

Awarded: More than 2,100 nominees will be awarded with more than $410,000 in scholarships

How to apply: You must be nominated, visit www.kohlskids.com for official rules

Deadline: March 15, 2010

The Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships

The Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund

Qualifications:

Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited 4-year college or university in 2010-2011
Pursuing a career in engineering or the physical or biological sciences
Filipino heritage (at least 50%)
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrate financial need

The Human Capital Scholarship

Qualifications:

Incoming freshman at an University of California campus
African American, Asian American, Latino American, Native American or other heritage from an under-represented group
Minimum GPA of 2.7
Demonstrates financial need
Preference given to students majoring in liberal arts

The Jack and Jeanette Chu Scholarship

Qualifications:

Incoming freshman majoring in business administration or an education-related field at UC Berkeley
Asian heritage (at least 50%); preference given to students of Chinese heritage
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Preference given to students who have lived in Central America
Preference given to students with a record of community service

Thai-American Leadership Scholarship

Qualifications:

Incoming freshman or current, full-time student undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited, four-year US college or university
Thai heritage (at least 50%); Lao , Cambodian or various Thai ethnic minority groups will be considered
Minimum GPA of 3.3
Demonstrates financial need

Lapiz Family Scholarship

Qualifications:

Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate student enrolled at the University of California (preference given to Davis and Santa Cruz campuses)
Farm worker of child of farm or migrant workers
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Demonstrates financial need
US citizenship or permanent residence

Awarded: Several scholarships, amount ranges

How to apply: Log on to www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/forstudents.shtml

Deadlines: Vary

2010 Student-View Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA
No essay required
No lengthy application form

Awarded: $8,000 worth of scholarships to selected high school seniors awarded via a random drawing

How to apply: Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area

Deadline: April 22, 2010

Council of Black Administrators Scholarship

Qualifications:

GPA minimum of 3.0
SAT scores at time of aplication on official transcript or College Board copy
Acceptance at four-year institution
Demonstrate financial need
Two letters of recommendation

Awarded: One scholarship of $2,000

How to apply: Come to the College Office for an application

Deadline: Friday, March 19, 2010

Ninth Street Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must have attended Ninth Street Elementary School, LAUSD (820 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021)
Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must participate in extracurricular and community activities
Must have been accepted into an accredited academic institution and/or must attend an accredited institution in the fall of 2010

Awarded: One scholarship

How to apply: Come to the College Office for an application

Deadline: June 12, 2010

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship

Qualifications:

Open to all high school seniors
Students with financial need and academic achievements

Awarded: Selected applicants will recieve $1,000 in tuition assistance

How to apply: Apply online at www.us.tzuchi.org

Deadline: Applications and required documents must be sent in by March 01, 2010

Change a Life Foundation Scholarship

Qualifications:

12th grade student enrolling in a four-year College or University
Weighted GPA of 3.5 or above from 9th grade to 1st semester of 12th grade
Minimum SAT score of 1500
Enrolled in and/or passed AP courses
Economically disadvantaged
Evidence of extracurricular activities
Minimum of 40 hrs community service
Above average attendance

Awarded: A scholarship of up to $5,000

How to apply: Complete an application online at

http://changealife.org/how_to_apply/default.aspx

Deadline: March 18, 2010

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must be a legal resident
Minimum of a 2.7 GPA
Complete eligibility list available in the College Office

Awarded: 104 scholarships of $2,000 each

How to apply: Application available in the College Office

Deadline: March 12, 2010

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) 2010 Award Program

Qualifications:

Academic performance (35%)
Athletic excellence (35%)
Leadership (15%)
Community service (10%)
Milk experience (5%)

Awarded: 25 winners will each recieve a $7,500 scholarship, an invitation for winners and their parents/guardians to attend the SAMMY 2010 awards, and an opportunity to be pictured in a special Milk Mustache ad in a June 2010 edition of USA TODAY

How to apply: Online at www.bodybymilk.com

Deadline: March 5, 2010

Valley University Women Scholarship

Qualifications:

Student of a public high school
Resident of the San Fernando
Must plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in California as a full time student

Awarded: Scholarships of $1500 each

How to apply: Applications available in the College Office

Deadline: Complete applications and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010.

University of La Verne Performance Scholarships

Qualifications:

Must apply to University of La Verne for admission
Submit the performance scholarship application and recommendation

Awarded: Two scholarships which cover full tuition and are renewable annually for up to 4 years

How to apply: Applicaton and additional information available on http://laverne.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/performance-scholarships

Deadline: February 1, 2010

Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

students in the 9th-12th grade
Have solid grades
Are involved in volunteer community service or work experience

Awarded: 1,000 scholarships of $1,000 each

How to apply: Online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarship or www.at15.com

Deadline: February 15, 2010

Developing a Responsible, Educated And Moral Society (D.R.E.A.M.S.)

Qualifications:

Must have done well in school
have been responsible members of their community (participated in community service)
must have high moral standards

Awarded: $5,000 scholarships to 28 students in the Los Angeles area.

How to apply: Applications can be downloaded from the website at www.dreamsrun.org

Deadline: Applications mus be completed and postmarked by May 1, 2010.

Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship

Qualifications:

California resident attending senior year of high school
Minimum GPA of at least 3.0
Must have been accepted to an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or trade school in the US with intent to enroll as a full-time freshman by the Fall 2010 session
Applicant's parent or legal guardian must be currently employed full-time (if retired or deceased, must have been amployed full-time) by a government entity.

Awarded: Up to two $1,000 and eight $500 scholarships

How to apply: Application and additional information available in the College Office

Deadline: April 5, 2010

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship

Qualifications:

Be an African-American high school senior within the County of Los Angeles
Have at least a B+ (3.5) GPA and an SAT score that meets the University of California admissions standards
Show evidence of worthy character, promise and leadership qualities
Show need of financial assistance to continue his/her education

Awarded: Several awards are available including a $2,000 scholarship based solely on academic excellence.

How to apply: Come to the College Office for a list of requested documents as well as an application

Deadline: Entries must be mailed and postmarked no later than March 15, 2010

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for First Years

Qualifications:

Female high school seniors who intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the U.S. for the 2010-2011 academic year
Must intend to be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related program
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology

Awarded: A group of female scholars will awarded, recipients will each recieve a $10,000 award for the 2010-2011 academic year

How to apply: Complete the online application at www.google.com/anitaborg/first_years and send in several other requested documents

Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2010

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

Qualifications:

Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, as documented on a 2009 federal 1040 income tax return
Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full- or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate or professional degree coursework at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. GED recipients also are eligible. Students must plan to enroll or be enrolled beginning with the fall 2010 term through Feb. 1, 2011.
Are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Students studying in the U.S. on an F1 visa are not eligible. Eligible noncitizens must be permanent U.S. resident aliens with a Green Card, or refugees with a Departure Record (Form I-94) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Awarded: Several $1,500 scholarships to students with economic need

How to apply: Online at www.usafunds.org/scholarship

Deadline: February 15, 2010

Maria Cecilia Rosa Memorial Foundation

Qualifications:

Applicants who have been accepted as a student or is attending any accredited college, university, Trade School or an academy approved by the Scholarship Committee.
Applicants must be Southern California residents/students
Recipients shall be selected based upon a student's academics and merit as determined by and at the sole discretion of the Committee, following the Committee's review of the student's application, essay and interview.

Awarded: Four scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500

How to apply: Applications are available in the College Office

Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by January 29, 2010.

Cuban American Teachers' Association

Qualifications:

high school students of Cuban descent who are planning to continue their educatioon at the college level
Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA, be active in school and community affairs, speak acceptable Spanish and demonstrate an interest in their cultural heritage

Awarded: One first place scholarship has a $500 value, and the rest have a value of $300.

How to apply: Applications are available in the College Office

Deadline: Completed applications must be returned by April 1, 2010.

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

Qualifications:

Must be a graduating U.S. high school senior student who has promoted vegetarianism in their school or community
Award based on compassion, courage and commitment to promoting a "peaceful world through a vegetarian diet or lifestyle"
Applicants should submit transcripts and at least three recommendations

Awarded: Two awards of $5,000 each

How to apply: Application available online at http://www.vrg.org. A typed document containing the applicant's information will be accepted.

Deadline: February 20

Legal Secretaries, Inc. Eula Mae Jett Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

Graduating high school seniors who will be enrolled in the Fall semester following graduation
Must attend a college or business school offering a course of study in the legal field

Awarded: $1,000

How to enter: application is available on www.lsi.org

Deadline: March 12, 2010

Western Union Family Scholarship Program

This program is intended to help two members of the same family with their education.

Qualifications:

two members of the same family
all applicants must be 18 or older
come to the college office for details

Awarded: Two members of the same family will recieve amounts from $1,000 to $5,000.

COME TO THE COLLEGE OFFICE FOR DETAILS

Los Angeles Clippers Read to Achieve Stay in School Scholarship

Qualifications:

academic achievement (grades and SAT scores)
extracurricular activities
civic and community activities
300-word essay on the topic, "Why college is important to me".

Awarded: Four winners (two girls and two boys) will each be awarded $2,500.

How to enter: Submit a completed Los Angeles Clippers Stay in School Scholarship application, send a copy of your transcript (with SAT scores), a letter of recommendation from a high school faculty member, a 300-word essay on the topic "Why college is important to me"

Deadlines: Applications must be postmarked no later than February 19, 2010.

Citizen Athlete Program

Qualifications:

high school student
participate on a sports team covered by MaxPreps
sumbit an entry

Awarded: Five young men and five young women will each be awarded $2,500.

How to enter: You must be nominated on www.MaxPreps.com/CitizenAthlete

Deadlines: Entries must be submitted before March 12, 2010.

Asian Pacific American Network Scholarship

Qualifications:

High school senior graduating in the spring of 2010
of Asian/Pacific Islander descent
planning on attending an accredited college, university, trade or technical school in Fall 2010
live or attend a high school in the Southern California Kaiser Permanente service area
minimum GPA of 3.5

Awarded: Several $1,000 awards

How to enter: on the KPAPAN website, http://www.kpapan.org

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Sierra Pacific Flyfishers Foundation Scholarship

Qualifications:

High school senior
Minimum GPA of 3.0 and have passed the CAHSEE and successfully completed the required credits for graduation
Submit an Official High School Transcript with the application
Have been accepted and be enrolled at a two or four-year college or university in a program focusing in the field of fisheries, natural resources, environmental sciences, forest resources, oceanography or a related field.
Complete and sumbit the SPFF Foundation Scholarship application and all required supporting documents

Awarded: Two one-time $1,000 awards

How to enter: See Mrs. Rosso or download the application off the Club/Foundation website at www.spff.org

Deadline: April 26, 2010

Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship Fund

Qualifications:

Jewish, permanent resident of Los Angeles County
U.S. Citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card)
Planning to attend full-time at an accredited public or private college, university or vocational school in the U.S.
Minimum 2.7 GPA
Demonstrated and verifiable financial need

Awarded: Over $4 million to over 3,000 students

How to enter: http://www.jvsla.org/scholarship_fund.html

Deadline: Supplemental materials (including official transcript and letter of recommendation) must be postmarked by March 12, 2010.

Gates Millenium Scholars Program

Qualifications:

African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED
Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the fall of 2010
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities
Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria

Awarded: Funding throughout their academic careers-- undergraduate through doctoral degree in GMS-funded fields

How to enter: There are three forms to submit (Nominee Form, Nominator Form for the applicant, and a Recommender Form for the applicant). Forms are available on the www.gmsp.org website

Deadline: Nomination materials must be submitted online before January 11, 2010 or postmarked on or before January 11, 2010.

The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund

Qualifications:

Students working in the food industry or sons or daughters of parents working in the food industry in certain areas of Southern California. (The food industry is defined as retail supermarket companies, manufacturers, brokers or distributors of food products sold in retail food stores.)
High school seniors graduating in the year of application from a public school in certain counties of Southern California.
Students planning to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year college or university no later than the fall term following selection of awards.
Individuals working in a fast food or regular restaurant are not eligible to apply.

How to enter: Application materials are available at www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila

Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by January 20th

The Spirit of American Youth Scholarship

Qualifications:

Citizen, national or legal permanent resident in the U.S.
GPA of 3.0
Will be a freshman in an accreddited college or university in Fall 2010
High school senior in San Gabriel Valley or San Fernando Valley
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities

Awarded: two graduating high school seniors will each be awarded one scholarhip of $10,000

How to enter: Submit a Scholarship Application (available at www.americanaatbrand.com), a teacher/counselor recommender form, and an essay (details online or with Mrs. Rosso in the College Office)

Deadline: Completed scholarship submissions must be recieved by March 1, 2010

Annual Student Screenplay Contest

Qualifications:

Open to all LA county high school students

Awarded: One first prize of $1,000 and a spot in the USC summer writing program, one second place prize of $750.00, and one third place prize of $500.00

How to enter: Submit completed screenplay (approx. 90 to 115 pages) with entry form (available at www.screenstudents.com)

Deadline: January 15, 2010

CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation

Qualifications:

High school senior
Plan to enroll full-time in any accredited public, private college, university or trade school
Essay

Awarded: Three semi-finalists will be eligible for a First Award of $2,500, Second Award of $2,000 or Third Award of $1,500

How to apply: See their website at www.cacesf.org/. Email entries to scholarship@calcollectors.net, or through regular mail. Contact Mrs. Rosso for their mailing address.

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by February 1, 2010

SCMOTC Scholarship

Qualifications:

Available to twins, triplets, and higher order of multiples and Mothers of Twins

Awarded:

Deadline: Exclusively online after September 15, 2009

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

High school senior or college undergraduate
No essay!

Awarded: 40 scholarships worth $1,000 each

How to apply: enter at www.usbank.com/studentloans

Deadline: Program runs October through March

Mahatma Rice/ Univision Radio Scholarship Program

Qualifications:

High school senior who resides and attends school in the Los Angeles or Orange County Area

Awarded: Twenty finalists, then winners will be selected from there. Winners will recieve a check for $2,000

How to apply: Download the form at www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship and then mail in.

Deadline: Entries much be postmarked no later than February 16, 2010

For more information, visit Ms Rosso in the College Office!

Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! Scholarship

Qualifications:

12th grade high school student
graduating spring 2010
21 years or under

Awarded: One $5,000 scholarship

How to apply: Come see Ms. Rosso in the college office, or visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print out an application

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2009

Burger King Scholars Program

Qualifications:

high school senior
GPA of 2.5 or higher
work part-time a minimum of 10 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
actively involved in community service activities
demonstrate financial need
plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year

Awarded: $1,000 scholarships

How to apply: Log on at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_application.html; access key: BKS

Deadline: February 1, 2010

KFC Colonel's Scholars

Qualifications:

high school senior
must be able to demonstrate financial need
have an entrepreneural spirit
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence'
plan to pursue a bachelor's degree
be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Awarded: Up to $20,000

How to apply: online at www.kfcscholars.org

Deadline: Application will be available from December 1, 2009 to February 10, 2010