Scholarship Bulletin (Updated January 28, 2008)

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Name of Scholarship

Award

Requirements

How to Apply

Deadline

University of Dayton Scholarships

Several merit scholarships ranging from $20,000-$100,000

All seniors who apply to University of Dayton are eligible as long as they meet the GPA and SAT score requirements.  Call 800-837-7433 for more information

Call U of Dayton admissions office for dates and application information.

Call U of Dayton for deadlines

Washington and Lee University’s Scholarship Program

Various merit based scholarships

Open to seniors applying to Washington and Lee University

Complete an admissions application by the deadline. 

Check website for admissions deadlines

www.wlu.edu

University of Berkeley Public Service Announcement Contest

$200-$400

Students 14-18 are eligible. Create a 30 second video highlighting job safety and health for teens

For details go to

http://www.youngworkers.org

2/15/08

Southern California Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. Scholarship

Varying amounts

Graduating seniors who are twins, triplets, etc. planning to attend college

Applications available in the college office

2/1/08

Snow Orthodontics Scholarship

Ten scholarships of $500 each

Graduating seniors who plan on entering the health field., GPA of 3.3 or better

Applications available online at

www.drsnow.com

3/1/08

Tzu Chi Foundation Scholars 2008

$1,000

Graduating seniors, minimum GPA of 3.0, showing financial need and enrolling  full time in a U.S. college.

Applications available in the college office or online at www.tzuchi.org

4/15/08

Sierra Pacific Fly Fishers Scholarship

$1000

Graduating high school seniors with a 3.0+GPA, accepted to a 2 or 4 year college in the field of fisheries, natural or forest resources, environmental sciences or oceanography

For applications, go to http://www.spff.org 

Received by 4/15/08

Miami University at Oxford Ohio

$3000-$7000

Graduating high school seniors with a 1280 on the SAT (Math and Reading only) or 29 on the ACT, in the top 15% of the graduating class, and you must apply to this university.

http://www.muohio.edu/askcounselor

Visit the website or call (513)-529-2531.

Carnegie Mellon Scholarships

Various amounts renewable for 4 years.

Open to seniors applying to Carnegie-Mellon, showing outstanding academic, artistic and personal achievement.

Visit the university website for more information

Check website

National Co-Op

Scholarship Program

$6,000 and up

Seniors must have completed applications to one of the member colleges. High school seniors with a 3.5+ GPA

http://www.co-op.edu

2/15/08

Mahatma Rice Scholarship Program

$2000

Open to graduating seniors, must complete and essay. Entries must be mailed in.

www.mahatmarice.com/

scholarship

By mail only 2/15/08

The Fountainhead Essay Contest

$30-$2000

Open to all high school students. For more details and essay topics, visit

www.aynrand.org/contests

 

3/20/08 for 9th and 10th grades.

4/25/08 for 11th and 12 graders

UCLA Alumni Association  Freshmen Alumni Scholarships

$4000-$15000 paid over 4 years

All incoming UCLA freshmen are eligible. Must show leadership, community service, etc.

For info and forms:

www.UCLAlumni.net/

ApplyScholarships

2/20/08

Dr. Ralph J. Bunche

UCLA  Alumni Scholarship

$4000-$15000

Seniors applying to UCLA who are from underrepresented minorities.  A separate application is required for this scholarship

For information and forms:

www.uclalumni.net/

applyscholarships

2/20/08

AT & T Pacific Chapter #120 Scholarship

$500-$1000

Graduating seniors with 3.0 or better GPA, documented community service, financial need.  Must be going on to college in the fields of math, life sciences, healing arts, or teaching

Applications available in the college office

2/15/08

Alliance of Asian/Pacific Administrators

$2000

Graduating seniors of Asian/Pacific Island descent, minimum 2.50 GPA, showing  leadership, community service, good citizenship, going on to college

Applications available in the college office

3/1/08

US Bank Scholarships

Up to $1000

Open to all graduating seniors going on to college

USbank.com/

studentbanking

10/07-2/08

Burger King Scholars Program

$1000

Open to all graduating seniors going on to college.

For details go to

www.bk.com/scholars

2/15/08

Cal Poly Pomona Hilda L. Solis Award

Check website

Open to all seniors applying to Cal Poly Pomona

Dsa.csupomona.edu

Click on HLSS application

Check website

Robertson Scholars Program from Duke U. and UNC, Chapel Hill

Full ride scholarships

Graduating seniors applying either of the two colleges are eligible.

 

Check website for deadlines and forms

www.robertsonscholars.org

 

Check webstie

Beverage Industry College Scholarship

$2000-$5000

Graduating seniors going on to college

Apply online at

www.christermon.com

2/1/08

AnyCollege.com

$2000

Open to graduating seniors going to college.  Apply online at

www.anycollege.com

www.anycollege.com

3/31/08

6/30/08

William S. Davila Scholarship Fund

$1000-$2500

Graduating seniors who work in the food industry or have parents who work in that industry.  Must be going on to 4 year college

Applications available online:

www.sms.scholarship

america.org/davila

1/20/08

California Association of Collectors, Inc. Scholarship

$1500-$2500

Graduating seniors enrolling in a college or trade school.  Essay required

Applications available in the college office

2/1/08

Latino College Dollars

Various amounts

This is a great resource for accessing valuable information on scholarships, grants, loans for Latino students.

www.latincollegedollars.

org

Check website

Abbott & Fenner Scholarships

$1000

Open to all juniors and seniors.  Write and essay on one of the given topics

For more details, eligibility and essay topics, visit www.abbottandfenner.com/

scholarships.htm

6/20/08

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations

$1,000

Any high school student involved in an activity that helps improve race relations in school or community.  www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize

Must be nominated by a teacher, counselor

1/31/08

Eula Mae Jett Scholarship

$1000

Open to graduating seniors entering college in a legal field

Applications available on line at www.lsi.org

3/14/08

United Friends of Children Scholarship

$15,000

Open to graduating seniors who are foster youth, GPA of 2.7+

See Ms. Gusmão ASAP for nomination

1/31/08

Reseda Scholarship Award Program

Up to $10,000

Open to a graduating senior, GPA of 3.0+, strong community service, essay

Applications will be available March 1

5/1/08

 

 

 

 

 

SCCTA Scholarship

Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship Fund

$500-$2500

Open to seniors going on to 4 years college, showing academic and community excellence and a desire to pursue a career in the Cable and Telecommunications Industry

Download an application from wwwsccta.org

3/14/08

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship

$400

Open to graduating seniors of Italian & Catholic descent with a minimum GPA of 3.2. 

For more information call 1-888-423-1924

Applications in the college office

3/15/08

KFC Scholarship

Up to $5000

Open to all graduating seniors enrolling in college within their state, minimum GPA of 2.75, with financial need, legal residents or citizens

For more information or applications, go to

www.kfcscholars.org

Available 1/1/08-2/15/08

California State PTA Scholarship

$500

Open to all graduating seniors entering college in fall 2008. No GPA requirement but strong community and volunteer service is the criteria. Must be school’s PTA member

Applications available on www.capta.org

2/1/08

Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship

$1000-$5000

Open to graduating seniors of Filipino or Asian heritage.   Various scholarships are available with different eligibility requirements

For eligibility requirements, and application forms, visit

www.aisanpacificfund.org/

awards

2/29/08

CSU Dominguez Hills Scholarships

Several awards of different amounts are available

Open to graduating seniors who have submitted an application to CSU Dominguez Hills

Visit www.csudh.edu/fin_aid for more information and forms

3/28/08

National Commission for Coooperative Education

Various awards

Open to graduating seniors applying to 10 NCCE Partner colleges

Visit www.co-op.edu for more information and application forms

2/15/08

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

Various awards

Open to graduating seniors going on to college

Visit

www.axa-achievement.com for more information and application forms

2/15/08

Hope Christian Church Scholarship

$1000 for one RHS senior

Open to all graduating seniors going on to college or vocational school.  Must show community activities

Applications available in the college office or online

www.HopeChristian.com

4/20/08

Lotus Festival  Scholarship

$500

Open to graduating seniors with a GPA of 2.65+, community  and school activity involvement, going on to college

Applications available in the college office

May 9, 2008

African American Insurance Professionals Assn. Scholarship

$1000

open to African American graduating seniors, 3.0+ GPA, involved in school and community activities. 

Must be referred by Ms. Gusmão.  Come to the college office if interested

2/8/08

California Foundation of Gifted Education Scholarship

To be announced

Open to juniors and seniors planning to attend advanced school 2007-2008, must demonstrate outstanding achievement in a chosen area of talent or giftedness

Applications available in the college office

2/15/08

D.R.E.A.M.S. Scholarship

$5000

Open to graduating seniors who are good students, involved in community service, having high moral standards.

Applications available at

www.dreamsrun.org

5/1/08

Foster Youth Scholarships

Various awards

Several scholarships available to foster youth through June 2008

Come into the college office for more information

Various deadlines

Valley University Women Scholarship

$1500

open to graduating seniors going on to college

Applications available in the college office

2/15/08

AALA Scholarship

$1000

Open to graduating senior showing academic, school, and community achievement

Applications available in the college office

3/28/08

Cal State LA President’s Scholars Program

$5,000 a year for up to 4 years

Must be enrolled at Cal State LA for fall 2008, minimum GPA of 3.75, Critical Reading and Math combined SAT of 1200.  Apply online

Calstatela.edu.univ/finaid/pdf/

pres_scholars_app.pdf

Applicants must submit have applied to Cal State LA and completed the Scholars Program application

3/7/08

Scholarships.com

Search engine for scholarships

This is a free college scholarship search and financial aid information resource

 

 

Milken Scholars Program

Up to $10,000

Graduating seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.6, SAT of 1850+,record of leadership and community service, financial need, must be US citizen or permanent resident, applying to 4 year college

Those interested should see Ms. Gusmão ASAP for nomination.

Nominations must be received by 2/1/08

 

SCHOLARSHIPS HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.