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2013-2014 High School Scholarship

Guidebook

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Table of Contents

Pg. 3 Introduction

Pg. 4 September

Pg. 4 October

Pg. 6 November

Pg. 8 December

Pg. 10 January

Pg. 13 February

Pg. 16 March

Pg. 20 April

Pg. 22 May

Pg. 24 June

Pg. 25 July

Pg. 26 Deadlines Vary

Pg. 28 Scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship

Pg. 35 Scholarship Search Databases and Websites

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Congratulations KIPPsters! You are taking the next step in preparing for your college

education. With over $3 billion in scholarship money available to students each year, it is critical to begin the scholarship search early and this guidebook can help you get started.

Before You Start Important Definitions Scholarships: a form of financial aid intended to bridge the gap between what a family can contribute and

the actual cost of tuition Grants: similar to a scholarship, this is money that can be applied for and does not have to be repaid Loans: money that must be repaid to the lender, usually with interest Work-study: provides funds for part-time employment to help needy students to finance the costs of tuition

It is imperative that students begin to make a list of scholarships they would be eligible for as early as possible. Remember…

• This is not a completely comprehensive list. Be sure to take the time to expand your search.

• Organize all the applications by deadline and make sure that you collect all of the necessary materials.

• Have at least 2 other people read any essays you write for your applications.

• Treat each application with care.

• Do not wait until the last minute to apply!

How KTC Can Help As always, KIPP Through College (KTC) is here to support you with the financial aid process! These are some of the ways KTC can help you understand financial aid and help you get the most money for college:

• Support you in completing financial aid applications such as the FAFSA, Dream Act, or CSS Profile applications each year

• Review your financial aid award to make sure you are getting the most money from your school each year

• Help you find and apply for scholarships and/or fellowships that can help cover the cost of college

• Read over and provide personalized feedback on scholarships essays • KTC Tuition Scholarship: available each year to eligible 2 and 4-year college students and

high school seniors who finished a KIPP middle school in Los Angeles

We hope you enjoy and take advantage of the information presented in this guidebook. Happy scholarship searching!

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SEPTEMBER

QUEST BRIDGE COLLEGE MATCH SCHOLARSHIP El igibil ity: The National College Match is designed for high school seniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. Most College Match finalists have come from households earning less than $60,000 annually, and over 75% are in the top 5% of their high school class. Students are matched with one of Quest Bridge’s top ranking colleges/universities. Award: Full tuition scholarships to a top ranked university Deadline: September Contact: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-national-college-match UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school junior or seniors interested in public service, leadership and currently serving in an elected position in student government. Also student representatives to district, regional or state-level civic or educational organization may qualify. Must be a permanent resident of the U.S. and currently enrolled in a secondary school located in the state in which either one of his or her parents or guardians legally resides. Students may obtain a USSYP application through their high school principals, guidance counselors and social studies teachers OR they may inquire directly to their state selection contacts using the website. Award: $5,000 one time college scholarship and paid trip for a week to Washington DC Deadline: September 27th Contact: http://www.ussenateyouth.org or http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/

OCTOBER

COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school seniors demonstrating leadership and academic achievement. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident planning to attend an accredited university. Applicants must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Applications can be requested via telephone or through website. Applicants whose parents or grandparents that are employees of Coca-Cola or of a Coca-Cola bottling plant are not eligible to apply. Award: $10,000- $20,000 Deadline: October 31st Contact: http://www.coca-colascholars.org CIA/UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: Minority graduating seniors or college freshman with a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be majoring in one or more of the following: physics, computer science, engineering, economics, mathematics, imagery science, cartography, Japanese, Russian, or Chinese. Students must agree to employment with the CIA after graduating. Award: up to $18,000 for tuition paid up to $10,000 and a summer job. Deadline: October 15th Contact: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html

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HORATIO ALGER CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, must have financial need, and a desire to contribute to society. Students must be a resident of Northern California and a US citizen, minimum 2.0 GPA. Award: Various scholarships ranging from $2,500 - $20,000 Deadline: October 25th Contact: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_calif.cfm NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF THE ARTS: Young Arts Program Eligibil ity: Senior high school students who are seriously pursuing careers in dance, music, visual arts, theater, writing, film, etc. Must be between 17 and 18 years old by December 1 and a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Award: Up to $10,000 Deadline: October 18th Contact: http://www.youngarts.org/ PRELIMANARY SAT(PSAT)/NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP (NMSQT) SCHOLARSHIP AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS Eligibil ity: High school students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may qualify to enter competitions for the following scholarships and recognition programs: the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program, the National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students, and The Telluride Association based on their test scores. Deadline: October (when the test is taken) Contact: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: All students entering their senior year of high school at the time they apply who have at least a "B" grade average (GPA of 3.0) and participate in at least one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High Schools (see website for list). Students are judged based on their academic achievements, leadership roles, community service involvement, and athletic accomplishments. Award: Various amounts Deadline: October 2nd Contact: http://www.wendysheisman.com/

More than half of the students currently enrolled in college receive some sort of financial aid to help pay college costs.

~www.knowhow2go.com

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NOVEMBER BENNINGTON YOUNG WRITERS COMPETITION Eligibil ity: Bennington invites students in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade to submit their original writing in the categories of poetry, fiction, & non-fiction. Award: $250-$500 Deadline: November 1st of each year Contact: http://www.bennington.edu/go/news/young-writers-competition DR. JUAN ANDRADE, JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG HISPANIC LEADERS Eligibil ity: Students planning to enroll in a four-year or two-year institution with financial need. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. All applications must include a cover page, background information, leadership essay, transcript, resume, picture, and letters of reference. Recipients must also be able to attend the Annual Midwest Hispanic Student Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL. Award: $500-$1,000 Deadline: November 1st Contact: http://www.ushli.org/student/scholarship.php FIRST FREEDOM STUDENT COMPETITION (ESSAY & VIDEO CATEGORIES) El igibil ity: Open to high-school students (9th-12th) living in the United States and U.S. territories attending American schools and American home-schooled students worldwide. Students must examine religious freedom, its history, current importance, and relevance in today's world in an essay or video. Award: Essay Award: $2,500 and Video Award: $2,500 Deadline: Students must register online by November 18th and submit materials by Nov. 25th Contact: http://www.firstfreedom.org or competition@firstfreedom.org INTEL SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH Eligibil ity: High school seniors in the US and territories, an American students attending school abroad. You must create and present your own original scientific research project. Award: $5,000 to $100,000 (40 recipients each year) Deadline: November 14th (Technical Support Deadline: November 13th) Contact: http://www.intel.com/about/corporateresponsibility/education/sts/index.htm JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Open to high- performing high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best 4-year colleges and universities. Students selected as Jack Kent Cooke Scholars have access to funding for up to 4 years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community. Eligible students should have earned a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above, receive standardized test scores on the top 15% and demonstrate unmet financial need. Deadline: November 5th (Phase 1 of the application) Contact: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarships/college-scholarship-program/

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PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD Eligibil ity: Individuals enrolled in grades 5-12. Be legal residents of one of the 50 U.S. states or the District of Columbia. Students must have participated greatly in community service. Award: $1,000-$6,000 Deadline: November 5th Contact: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIPS (FALL) El igibil ity: The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. The applicant must be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Transcripts, Letter of Recommendation, and 2 essays are required. Award: $10,000, 10 to 20 students chosen Deadline 1: Nov. 1st: Consideration for the Ron Brown Scholarship and other private scholarships Contact: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx UNIVISION'S ES EL MOMENTO SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school seniors who possess a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a record of involvement in their high schools and/or community. Students must plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university. Students applying must identify as Hispanic/Latino. Award: $5,000 Deadline: November 18th Contact: https://www.scholarshipaid.net/app/univision/ VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: The Voice of Democracy Program is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States and its territories. Students will be asked to write an essay on the theme given each year and then will be asked to record themselves reading the essay aloud. Award: Up to $30,000 Deadline: November 1st of each year Contact: http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

In the 2012-2013 academic

year over 1,500,000 students received $2.91 billion in scholarship aid.

~National Center for Education Statistics

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DECEMBER

$1,000 GEN AND KELLY TANABE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (Fall) El igibil ity: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade students, college undergraduates, or graduate students, be U.S. citizens or legal residents, may study any major and attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the U.S. Selection based primarily on a 250-word essay. Award: $1,000 Deadline: December 31st Contact: http://www.genkellyscholarship.com ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS AND WRITERS SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS Eligibil ity: Open to students in grades 7-12 enrolled in any school in the United States. Awards are available in 12 different writing categories and 17 different art categories. Award: Fifteen $10,000 scholarships and fifteen $1,000 scholarships. National award winning seniors can leverage scholarships from a pool of $3.9 million in tuition support. Deadline: December 15th -January 15th - Varies depending on category of submission Contact: http://www.artandwriting.org/ AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP IN ASSOCIATION WITH US NEWS & WORLD REPORT Eligibil ity: All students must display ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college. Students applying should have notable accomplishments. Past winners have started a local food bank, an organization to encourage community service, and created a science curriculum for their school. Award: $2,000-$25,000 Deadline: December 1st Contact: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-access.html CROSSLITE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: 9-12 grade students will write a reflective essay (400 - 600 words) based on one of Dr. Parker’s quotes or messages and describe what it means to them. Quotes & messages can be found on the website. Students may enter up to two essays and must also submit transcripts. Award: $100-$2,000 Deadline: December 15th Contacts: http://www.crosslites.com/scholarship.aspx/Rules DR. PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY Eligibil ity: High school seniors planning to attend a college or university. Applicants must make a 60 second video detailing how they will make an impact. Any students affiliated with employees of Dr. Pepper or the scholarship sponsors are not eligible. See website for video requirements. Award: $2,500 to $100,000 Deadline: December 13th Contact: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/home

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HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND (HSF) GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Students may find scholarships for all interests and fields of study. General requirements include: students must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, of Hispanic descent, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a full-time student, and apply for financial aid using the FAFSA. Some scholarships have other specific criteria, check website for details. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: December 15th for all 140 general scholarships Contact: http://www.hsf.net/innerContent.aspx?id=426 HOPI TRIBE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: You must first apply for all Federal, State, and institutional financial aid as Hopi Tribal funds are provided as a secondary source of funding. Based on financial need, 2.5 GPA, enrolled in the HOPI tribe. Award: Up to $3,000 per semester, based on Financial Needs Analysis. Deadline: December 1st for Spring enrollment Contact: HOPI, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ, 86039, (800) 762-9630, Tlomakema@hopi.nsn.us LOVE YOUR BODY CAMPAIGN POSTER CONTEST Eligibil ity: Students from grades 7-12 should submit original art work for the contest. Posters should be based on counteracting the media's use of narrow, unrealistic, negative images of women and/or challenge advertisers that profit from women's dissatisfaction with their bodies. Award: $100-$250 Deadline: December 2nd Contact: http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org/posters/contest.html

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JANUARY ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibil ity: High school seniors or college students should demonstrate leadership and academic potential. All applicants must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity and be U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents. Students should have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Award: Amount varies Deadline: January 10th Contact: http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school seniors and juniors with a passion for improving their community and who possess strong leadership skills. Students selected for the program will participate in an 8-week paid summer internship at a non-profit organization as well as attend a Student Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. All applicants must possess a valid U.S. work permit to apply. Award: 8-week Paid Internship Deadline: January 25th Contact: http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leaders.html#fbid=eIOOUCEjmoy BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: All applicants must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year university in the fall. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service. All students may apply regardless of citizenship status. Award: $1,000 to $50,000 Deadline: January 10th Contact: http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COLLECTORS Eligibil ity: Any high school senior with or without an SSN may apply for this scholarship. Students only have to write an essay on the topic of, "The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years". Award: $1,500-$2,500 Deadline: January 15th Contact: http://cacesf.org/ DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Students must a graduating high school senior planning to enroll in an accredited institution of high education, have a minimum 2.4 GPA, financial need, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and participating in a Dell Foundation approved college readiness program (list can be found on the website). KIPP is an approved program. Award: Various amounts Deadline: January 15th Contact: http://www.dellscholars.org/ProgramOverview.aspx

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EDISON SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school seniors who have a minimum 2.8 GPA and plan to attend a 4-year college/university in the fall. All students must live in or attend high school in an area served by Southern California Edison. Applicants must also be pursuing a major in one of the following fields: math, chemistry, physics, materials science, computer science/information systems, or any engineering field. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents. Award: 30 awards for $10,000 Deadline: January 10th Contact: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars/ GATES MILLENNIUM UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARS PTOGRAM Eligibil ity: For low-income, minority students either graduating from high school with at least a 3.3 GPA, who exemplify leadership, initiative, and community involvement. Applicants are required to submit an additional forms completed by a nominator and a recommender. Award: Full tuition for four years Deadline: January 15th Contact: www.gmsp.org LAMDBA THETA ALPHA SORORITY Inc. El igibil ity: California undocumented students who are seniors in high school who plan on enrolling in college or current college students may apply. Award: $500 Deadline: January 18th Contact: http://ltacasa2.webs.com/scholarships.htm NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: For National Honor Society members, students must be nominated through their NHS chapter or HS. Award: $1,000 for about 250 students nationwide Deadline: January 27th Contact: http://www.nhs.us/ScholarshipsandAwards/NHSScholarshipProgram.aspx POINT LGBTQ SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school seniors or current college students may apply. Students should demonstrate a strong academic performance, character, and leadership. All applicants should identify with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Questioning (LGBTQ) community. All students may apply regardless of citizenship status. Award: Amount varies Deadline: January 25th Contact: http://www.pointfoundation.org/eligibility PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University sponsors an awards program for high school students in grades 9-12. Applicants should be involved in an activity(s) that help to improve race relations in their school or community. All students may apply regardless of citizenship status. Award: $1,000 for each regional winner Deadline: January 31st Contact: http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/overview/

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PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST, JOHN F. KENNEDY FOUNDATION Eligibil ity: Students in grades 9-12 are asked to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. A “Profile in Courage” essay is a carefully researched recounting of a story: the story of how an elected official risked his or her career to take a stand based on moral principles. All essays should be 1,000 words or less. All students may apply regardless of citizenship status. Award: $500-$10,000 Deadline: January 6th Contact: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/Profile+in+Courage+Award/Essay+Contest+for+High+School+Students/ RON BROWN SCHOLARSHIPS (SPRING) El igibil ity: African-American students who exhibit academic merit, leadership, and community service. Must be a current senior planning to attend an accredited 4-year college/university in the U.S. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Award: $10,000, 10 to 20 students chosen Deadline: January 9th Contact: http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/EligibilityRequirements.aspx RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: AFRICAN-AMERICAN FUTURE ACHEIVERS Eligibil ity: Students must have at least one parent of African-American or Black Caribbean heritage, a 2.7 GPA or higher, & have planned to enroll in a college or university for the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected Deadline: January 21st Contact: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: ASIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Students must have at least one parent of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage, a 2.7 GPA or higher, & have planned to enroll in a college or university for the following year. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected Deadline: January 21st Contact: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES: HACER SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino decent, a 2.7 GPA or higher, & have planned to enroll in a college or university for the following year, and must be a U.S. citizen. Award: from $1,000 to full tuition. Approx. 60 students are selected Deadline: January 21st Contact: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

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SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: The SAE Foundation offers various scholarships for high school students interested in studying engineering or technology. See website for GPA and SAT requirements for scholarships. Award: Amounts vary Deadline: January 15th Contact: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm SAE WOMEN’S ENGINEERING COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Young women who are graduating from high school to enter the field of engineering. Must have a 3.0 minimum GPA. Award: Amounts vary Deadline: January 15th Contact: http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/hsengineering.htm THE EMMA L. BOWEN FOUNDATION FOR MINORITY INTERESTS Eligibil ity: Scholarships to increase minority representation in the media industry and technology in media industry. Students will be matched with a partner organization that provides a job/internship to students through their 4 years of college as well as tuition awards. Applicants must be high school seniors or college freshman, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents. Award: Amounts vary Deadline: January 31st Contact: www.emmabowenfoundation.com/ TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, INC. El igibil ity: Applicants must be students of accredited high schools who have graduated or will graduate in the year they apply. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate a sincere aptitude for and pursuit of a career in aviation, aerospace technology or research. Award: 40 awards of $1,500 each, one award of $20,000 award (paid out over 4-years) Deadline: January 12th Contact: http://www.taisf.org/scholar.htm UNION PLUS SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: Applicants must exhibit: academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have at least one parent who is a member of a union. Award: $500-$4,000 Deadline: January 31st Contact: https://unionplusscholars.communityforce.com/Student/Introduction.aspx

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FEBRUARY ALLIANCE/MERCK CIENCIA (Science) HISPANIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Open to high school and college students of Hispanic heritage who plan to pursue a career/majoring in science, technology, engineering or math. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and attend high school in Los Angeles, CA. Award: $2,000 (College Students) $42,500 (High School) Deadline: February 15th Contact: http://www.alliancescholars.org/applications/ AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY Eligibil ity: Open to African American, Hispanic, and Native American high school seniors, undergraduate freshman and sophomore undergraduate students who plan or are majoring in physics. Award: $2,000-$3,000 Deadline: February 7th Contact: http://www.aps.org/programs/education/undergrad/students/scholarships.cfm AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: All students must display ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college. Students applying should have notable accomplishments. Past winners have started a local food bank, an organization to encourage community service, and created a science curriculum for their school. Award: $2,000-$25,000 Deadline: February 1st Contact: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-access.html BEST BUY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Students with or without a SSN in grades 9-12 who attend high school in the U.S. or Puerto Rico and plan on enrolling in a 4-yr college after high school may apply. Academic achievement, community involvement, and leadership are considered in the application process. Award: $1,000 over 1,000 students will receive awards Deadline: February 15th Contact: http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: This award is based on academic merit, leadership, and community service. Students must be high school seniors planning on attending a 4-year institution, have financial need, a minimum combined SAT of 1,000 or composite ACT of 22, and be U.S. citizens. Award: $7,500 per year, Approximately 100 winners. Deadline: February 14th Contact: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php LOWES SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Current high school seniors with a minimum 3.25 GPA and demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience. All students may apply regardless of citizenship status. Award: 140 awards of $2,500 each Deadline: February 28th Contact: https://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1

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MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION TAYLOR MICHAELS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school seniors who plan on entering into a four-year college/university. Students must exhibit academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need. Award: $2,000-$5,000 Deadline: February 2nd Contact: http://magicjohnson.com/foundation/tmsp-about.php NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST Eligibil ity: This scholarship promotes serious discussion among high school students, teachers, and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution today and in the future. Each student must write an essay on the question/topic given for that year. Award: $1,000 each Deadline: February 3rd Contact: http://www.usip.org/category/course-type/national-peace-essay-contest NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Eligibil ity: The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. The DAR Scholarship Committee also awards scholarships specific to minority students. Award: $500-$2,500 Deadline: February 15th Contact: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION FOR SCHOLARHIPS Eligibil ity: High school students in grades 9 through 12 are asked to create an imaginative & captivating poster that reflects the year’s theme. Awards: $100 to $1,000 Deadline: February 21st Contact: http://www.christophers.org/Page.aspx?pid=274 TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: Applicant must be a California resident, graduating from a high school in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and must be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA. There is no minimum GPA required. Two letters of reference are required. Award: $500 Deadline: February 1st Contact: http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/high-school-grad.cfm THE USDA/1890 NATIONAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM El igibil ity: Students must attend one of 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities (listed on the website) and study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related disciplines. The minimum GPA required is 3.0. Award: Full tuition for four years Deadline: February 1st of every year Contact: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2userfiles/subsite/careers/2009usda1890scholarsapp.pdf

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QUE LLUEVA CAFÉ SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Current high school seniors who are undocumented and who plan to enroll in an accredited college in the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Award: $500-$1,000 Deadline: February 23rd Contact: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe

MARCH ACS/BAYER SCHOLAR PROGRAM Eligibil ity: African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry or chemistry related field. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. High School seniors and freshman-junior undergraduates may apply. Award: $2,500-$5,000 Deadline: March 1st Contact: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN&node_id=1234&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=414cee67-2552-401b-afb9-2e7e0444a328 ALLIANCE/MERCK CIENCIA (Science) HISPANIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Open to high school and college students of Hispanic heritage who plan to pursue a career/majoring in science, technology, engineering or math. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and attend high school in Los Angeles, CA. Award: $2,000 (College Students) $42,500 (High School) Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://www.alliancescholars.org/applications/ AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (AIA) FOUNDATION Eligibil ity: High school seniors and undergraduate minority and/or disadvantaged students who are pursuing a career in architectural studies. Student must be accepted to a NAAB accredited architecture school. Students must submit an essay, statement of disadvantaged circumstances, letters of recommendations, transcripts and a drawing. Students must be U.S. citizens. Award: $3,000-$4,000 Deadline: March 29th Contact: http://www.aia.org/education/AIAB081881

“If it wasn’t for KTC, I would have never heard about or applied for some great scholarship opportunities.” ~Daisy Garcia, UC Merced 2015, Prep 2011

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BRUCE LEE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school senior at least 16 years old at time of application, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need. Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview DRS. POH SHIEN & JUDY YOUNG SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school senior of Asian Pacific Islander heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need. Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION HALLMARK SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school senior of Asian Pacific Islander heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need. Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented. Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS (LULAC) NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibil ity: LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Students must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or graduate school, including 2-year colleges or vocational schools. Award: $250-$2,000 Deadline: March 31st Contact: http://www.lnesc.org/site/338/Scholarships/LULAC-National-Scholarship-Fund NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: African-American, Latino, or American Indian students planning on studying engineering at the college level. Applicants must be enrolled in an Academy of Engineering. Award: $2,500 Deadline: March 30th Contact: http://www.nacmebacksme.org/NBM_C.aspx?pageid=153

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: For African-American students interested in pursuing a career in journalism and must be members of the student National Association of Black Journalists. Awards: up to $5,000 Deadline: March 22nd Contact: http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships NATIONAL REACH: WARNER BROS ANIMATION HANNA- BARBERA HONORSHIP El igibil ity: High school seniors who will major in animation in college. Applicants must be a resident of either Burbank or Los Angeles. Award: $10,000 college scholarship and consecutive summer internships. Deadline: March 4th Contact: http://www.wbcitizenship.com/community/outreach/reach-scholarship-program/ PAUL SHERMAN ALLEN & ASSOCIATES HALLMARK SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school senior of Asian Pacific Island heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need. Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview PEPSICO SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school senior of Asian Pacific Island heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need. Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview TELACU EDUCATION FOUNDATION Eligibil ity: Students must be from LA, East LA, Montebello, Commerce, Bell Gardens or Monterey Park, have at least a 2.5 GPA, financial need, and be a first generation college student. Applicants must also major in one of the fields of business, science, technology, engineering, and/or math. Award: $500-$2,500 Deadline: March 22nd Contact: http://telacu.com/site/en/home/education/programs/college.html TRIBAL BUISINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Applicants must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, enrolled in a U.S. tribe, and currently attend or plan to attend college full-time and study a business related field. Award: $500-$5,000 Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://www.catchingthedream.org/Scholarship.htm

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UNITED METHODIST LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Active members of the United Methodist Church with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who plan to enroll at a United Methodist-related college or university. Award: $2,000 Deadline: March 1st Contact: http://umls.umc.org/ UPS HALLMARK SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school senior Asian Pacific Island heritage, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, will be starting full-time study at an accredited college or university in the U.S. in the fall, minimum 3.3 GPA, demonstrating leadership in extracurricular activities, involvement in the community, and financial need. Award: Up to $5,000 plus travel and lodging to participate at the Annual CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference, where scholarship award is presented Deadline: March 15th Contact: http://celebrasianconference.com/about-celebrasian/scholarships/overview

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APRIL A.W. BODINE-SUNKIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: Students entering any undergraduate grade level may apply and must have a background in CA or AZ agriculture (you or someone in your immediate family must have received the majority of your/their income from agriculture), financial need, and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on test scores, essay, and references. Award Amount: $2,000 Deadline: April 30th of each year Contact: www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.asp CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE Eligibil ity: Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement, but Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Award: $1,000 - $5,000. Deadline: April 16th Contact: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/ ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibil ity: Muslim students from the U.S. who plan to attend a 4 year college or university and plan to study humanities, social sciences, liberal arts and/or law. Award: $1000 to $10,000. Deadline: April 15th of each year Contact: www.islamicscholarshipfund.org JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (JACL) El igibil ity: Offer a number of scholarships to students of all backgrounds who are entering into college as well as those who are already in college. Students must register to be members of the JACL to be eligible. Deadline: April 1st Contact: http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS- MARIA SALINAS SCHOLARSHIP El igibil ity: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students who demonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career as a Spanish-language broadcast journalist. Recipients of the María Elena Salinas Scholarship will also have an opportunity to intern with either the news division of Univisión or with a Univisión affiliate. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time. Award: $5,000 Deadline: April (Official date not yet posted) Contact: http://www.nahj.org/category/for-students/scholarships-for-students/ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS-RUBEN SALAZAR SCHOLARSHIP El igibil ity: High school seniors, college undergraduates, or first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast, or online media. Award: $1,000-$2,000 Deadline: April (Official date not yet posted) Contact: http://www.nahj12.com/scholarships/

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PFLAG - HATCH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: National and local scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender high school seniors. Deadline: April 15th Contact: http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=370 PHI DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Applicant must show interest in pursuing a career within the field of education and be a member of the Future Educators Association. Students may sign up for Future Educators Association at the time of application. Deadline: April 1st Contact: http://www.futureeducators.org/scholarships/index.htm SWACKHAMER DISARMAMENT VIDEO CONTEST Eligibil ity: Applicant must submit a short (2-3 minute) video on the importance of US leadership for a nuclear weapons-free world. Please visit their website for more information. Award: $250-$1,000 Deadline: April 1st (topic announced on February 1st) Contact: http://peacecontests.org/video/2013/index.php

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ADVANCING HISPANIC EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, AND SCIENCE (AHETEMS) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Program is designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science. Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Award: $1,000-5,000 Deadline: May 1st Contact: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/ CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION (CBCF) LOUIS STOKES HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program, seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Applicants must plan to enroll or be already enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical school. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, plan to study or be currently studying a health-related field, and be a U.S. citizen or legal/permanent U.S. resident. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Award: 10 awards of up to $8,000 each Deadline: May 3rd Contact: http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html CENTER FOR STUDENT OPPORTUNITY (CSO) SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Students must be graduating seniors, who are first-generation students, from an underrepresented background, and must be attending a CSO partner school, list on the website. Award: $2,000, renewable for up to 4 years Deadline: May (Official date not yet posted) Contact: http://www.csopportunity.org/ss/oppscholarship.aspx CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS Foundation (CBCF) PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Be prepared to pursue a degree full-time or be a current full-time college student in good academic standing, minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities. Students must be pursuing a career in the performing arts. Award: $3,000 Deadline: May 2nd Contact: http://www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html I ’M FIRST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school seniors who will be the first in their family to attend college. Students must also be attending one of the colleges that partners with I’m First. Applicants should also have leadership experience and community service as well as financial need. All students can apply regardless of citizenship. Award: $2,000 and is renewable for 4 years Due: May 24th Contact: http://www.imfirst.org/scholarship/

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IRANIAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Eligibil ity: Iranian-American students, who possess a minimum 3.5 GPA, have participated in community service, are in need of financial assistance, and will be attending an accredited college or university in the U.S. Deadline: May 31st Contact: http://theisf.org/scholarships/ ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AIRLINE PILOT/AVIATION SCHOLARS Eligibil ity: Minority students, especially African-Americans, interested in aviation and planning to enroll in an aviation or aerospace program at a university. Must be a member of the organization by the time of application. Award: Various amounts Deadline: May 24th Contact: http://www.obap.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/ SOUTH CENTRAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Current high school seniors with or without SSN who attend high school in the Los Angeles area who plan on attending a 4 year institution. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Award: Last dollar scholarship- varies by student Deadline: May of each year Contact: www.southcentralscholars.org THE SHPE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS Eligibil ity: Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: May 1st Contact: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

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JUNE ACCENTURE AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Must be enrolled in a federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribe. Must display academic excellence, demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to preserving American Indian culture and communities. Must be majoring in one of the following: Various Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Management, Finance, Marketing and Other Business Oriented Fields. Must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Award: $2,500 every year for four years Deadline: June (Official date not yet posted) Contact: http://careers.accenture.com/us-en/working/development/graduate/internships/Pages/american-indian-scholarship-fund.aspx AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Students must have a sincere interest in an automotive career. They must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and already be accepted at an accredited college or university; they must provide official transcript and two letters of recommendation for application. The foundation offers various scholarships for students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Award: Varies Deadline: June 30th Contact: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships.php DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR BLACK STUDENTS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Eligibil ity: For graduating seniors accepted to and enrolled in a Historically Black College or University; and, undergraduate students studying science, engineering, or math at a Historically Black College or University; students must also be U.S. citizens. Award: up to $2,000 and renewable Deadline: June 15th Contact: http://www.dfbsstscholarship.org/ MOMENI FOUNDATION Eligibil ity: Students of Iranian descent who plan to study anywhere in the world and must be U.S. citizens. Award: $1000 Deadline: June 30th of every year Contact: www.momenifoundation.org/ NATIONAL SCULPTURE SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Students enrolled in or planning to enroll in figurative, realist, or representational sculpture programs. Deadline: June 3rd Contact: www.nationalsculpture.org/nss/index.cfm/method/main.scholarships SALVADORAN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL FUND: SALEF EDUCATION FOR EXCELLENCE Eligibil ity: For students of Central American and other Latino background with financial need, a minimum GPA of 2.5, and a history of community involvement who are willing to give back by mentoring a high school student. Various scholarships students can apply to. Deadline: June 15th Contact: http://www.salef.org/#!__programs

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JULY $1,000 GEN AND KELLY TANABE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (Spring) Eligibil ity: Applicants must be 9th-12th grade high school students, college undergraduates, or graduate students, be U.S. citizens or legal residents and may study any major and attend or plan to attend any accredited college or university in the U.S. Selection is based primarily on a brief 250-word essay. Award: $1,000 Deadline: July 31st Contact: http://www.genkellyscholarship.com AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS MINORITY DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Students studying or intending to study chemical engineering. Open to minority high school seniors or college students (freshman to juniors.) Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award: $1000 Deadline: July 31st Contact: www.aiche.org/Students/Awards/MinorityScholarshipAwardsStudent.aspx HOPI TRIBE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: You must first apply for all Federal, State, and institutional financial aid as Hopi Tribal funds are provided as a secondary source of funding. Based on financial need, 2.5 GPA, enrolled in the HOPI tribe. Award: Up to $3,000 per semester, based on Financial Needs Analysis. Deadline: Fall – July 1st, Winter –November 1st, Spring – December 1st Contact: HOPI, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ, 86039, (800) 762-9630, Tlomakema@hopi.nsn.us

“The biggest mistake I made while attending

college was not applying to enough scholarships.”

~Marisa, KTC Staff

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DEADLINE VARIES

The following have varying deadlines and awards. Many of these sites have information on several different scholarships, so be sure to check deadlines carefully. AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARS Eligibil ity: Minority students who are studying political science and related disciplines. Student may browse through a collection of public and private funding resources and opportunities for scholarships fellowships, internships, awards, grants, dissertation assistance, etc. Contact: http://www.apsanet.org/content_3063.cfm ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibil ity: Various scholarships awarded to students of Asian and Pacific Islander heritages. Recipients must have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Awards are made on the basis of academic record, future plans, community service, financial need, and leadership. Contact: www.apiasf.org AYN RAND ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS El igibil ity: 8TH- 12TH grade students may apply. Students must read an Ayn Rand book and write an essay from a variety of topics. Contact: www.aynrand.org/ COUNCIL ON LEGAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY El igibil ity: Information and programs for students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in the legal profession. Contact: www.cleoscholars.com/ F INAID VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LGBT STUDENTS Eligibil ity: Graduating high school seniors and college students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender or are children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender parents may apply to any of the various scholarships listed in the database. Contact: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/gay.phtml GRAPHIC ART MAJORS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Award for freshman and undergraduate study. Student must be majoring in graphic design and must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Contact: To request an application write to: Kristin Winkowski, Program Coordinator, National Scholarship Trust Fund of the Graphic Arts, 200 Deer Run Rd. Sewickley, PA 15143. http://www.apacs.org/scholarships.html HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND (HSF) COLLEGE SCHOLARSHP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Students may find scholarships for all interests and fields of study. General requirements include: students must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a full-time student, apply for financial aid using the FAFSA. Some scholarships have other specific criteria, check website for details. Contact: http://www.hsf.net/innerContent.aspx?id=426

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LAMBDA THETA NU SORORITY, INC. LATINA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Eligibil ity: Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university. No specific major is required. All California chapters award money each year. Contact the chapter closest to you for info. Contact: http://www.lambdathetanu.org/philanthropy/scholarship.html MIGRANT FARMWORKER SCHOLARSHIPS From The Geneseo Migrant Center Eligibil ity: Students with a recent history of movement for families agricultural employment. Must demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need. Various scholarships available. Contact: http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/ OLIVE GARDEN PASTA TALES ESSAY WRITING CONTEST El igibil ity: Students in grades 1-12 who are in good standing at their respective high schools. Students will be required to write an essay on the given topic. Contact: http://www.olivegarden.com/About-Us/Community/Pasta-Tales/ UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND (UNCF) Eligibil ity: UNCF plays a critical role in enabling more than 60,000 students each year to attend college and get the education they want and deserve. To close the educational attainment gap between African Americans and the majority population, UNCF helps promising students attend college and pay for college. Search for numerous scholarship on their website. Contact: www.uncf.org WALMART FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Eligibil ity: The foundation provides different scholarships for students of Wal-Mart & Sam’s Club employees, for the employee’s of Wal-Mart & Sam’s Club, and for any graduating high school senior. All students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, taken the ACT/SAT, and prove financial need. Contact: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx

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SCHOLARSHIPS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL RESIDENCY

NOVEMBER

UNIVISION'S ES EL MOMENTO SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school seniors who possess a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a record of involvement in their high schools and/or community. Students must plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university. Students applying must identify as Hispanic/Latino. Award: $5,000 Deadline: November 18th Contact: https://www.scholarshipaid.net/app/univision/

DECEMBER

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibil ity: High school seniors, community college and college undergrads Specific eligibility varies by scholarship. Have plans to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year U.S. accredited institution. Award: Various awards ranging from $1,000- $20,000 Due: From October 2013- February 2014 (most due in Dec/Jan) Contact: http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/

JANUARY

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COLLESCTORS Eligibil ity: High school senior No SSN required Award: First Award: $2,500, Second: $2,000, Third: $1,500 Due: January 15, 2014 Contact: http://cacesf.org/ CASA 2 SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High School Senior or continuing undergraduate student Be an Undocumented Student in the United States. Reside in California. Will be attending a higher education institution in Fall 2014 (e.g. Trade School, Two-year College, Four-Year Universities, etc.). Must be a high school senior or continuing undergraduate student (will not have a Bachelor's by Fall 2014). Award: (3) $500 scholarships Due: January Contact: ltacasa2scholarship@gmail.com http://ltacasa2.webs.com/scholarships.htm

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PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS El igibil ity: High school student’s grades 9-12 whose efforts have had a significant, positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities. Award: $1,000 Due: January 31 Contact: Princeton Prize Office at pprize@Princeton.edu. You may also call 800-742-1036 Region: San Francisco, Los Angles and other cities outside of CA Contact: http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/ POINT FOUNDATION: COLLEGE SCHOLARHIP FOR LGBT STUDENTS Eligibil ity: High school senior and current college students, including graduate and post-graduate work, exclude current community college students. No citizenship requirements. Student must have a history of leadership and/or allyship in issues that affect the LGBT/Queer community. Must plan to continue this leadership/allyship in the future. No specific GPA but seeking candidates with high academic performance. Due: January Notes: Application available in November. Consists of a 2-part app Contact: http://www.pointfoundation.org/apply.html

FEBRUARY PG&E SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES El igibil ity: High school senior or current college student Family must be PG&E customer. No ethnicity or citizenship requirements. Proof of residency may be established by providing a copy of a PG&E or phone bill within the past six months for your home address, a driver’s license, etc. Award: $1,000–$5,000 Due: Early February http://www.pge.com/en/about/community/education/ergscholarships/index.page QUE LLUEVA CAFE SCHOLARSHIP – CHICANO ORGANIZATION & RESEARCH IN EDUCATION Eligibil ity: High school senior College-bound, undocumented, Latino student Award: $500 – $1,000 Due: February Notes: Applications available in December Contact: jdelrazo@ca-core.org Region: National, Including Puerto Rico Contact: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe

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MARCH

HUMANE EDUCATION NETWORK: A VOICE FOR ANIMALS HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST El igibil ity: Must be currently attending high school or be home schooled; Ages 14 to 19 Notes: The rules and requirements for each contest may vary from year to year. Award: $300-$600 ($6,500 total) Due: March of every year Contact: contest@hennet.org 24 or http://www.hennet.org/contest.php POWER THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Graduating high school seniors Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria: scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial need. *NO proof of citizenship status required. Award: Multiple awards of $500 and $1,000 Due: March Notes: Failure to attend ceremony will disqualify your award. Contact: http://osl.sa.ucsb.edu/org/ptk/news

QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: High school junior Strong academic record, family income less than $60,000. Open to all: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents and students, regardless of citizenship, currently attending a high school in the United States. Award: Scholarship for summer programs, workshops, and/or admissions counseling and mentoring, all-expense-paid visits to college campuses, and opportunities to win a Quest for Excellence Award Due: March Contact: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start- here CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibil ity: High School seniors and college students who will be enrolled full-time in a trade school, community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested. The scholarship amount is based on merit. First-time applicants must have a parent that is currently employed as a California strawberry fieldworker (Applicants may also qualify if they are employed as a California strawberry fieldworker). Must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater. Award: $400–$5,000; All scholarships are one-year allocations Due: March 1st Contact: Dyann Meschi, Scholarship Coordinator at dmeschi@calstrawberry.org or by calling 831.724.1301. http://www.californiastrawberries.com/scholarships

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APRIL

SHPE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM El igibil ity: High school senior or current college student Latino/a students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Minimum GPA: 3.00 on a 4.0 for high school seniors and undergraduates; 3.25 on a 4.0 scale for graduate students; must be a full-time student. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Due: April Contact: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

LOS HERMANOS DE STANFORD Eligibil ity: High school seniors with plans to attend any 2-year or 4-year institution of higher learning. Open to female and male Latino students who are committed to academic excellence, community service, and cultural awareness. Financial need it taken into account. Award: 2 awards of $1,000 each Due: April Notes: Do not have to apply to or gain admission to Stanford to be eligible. Contact: loshermanosscholarship@gmail.com or http://www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/ A.W. BODINE –SUNKIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP El igibil ity: High School senior, or current college student A background in California or Arizona agriculture – the student or someone in the student’s immediate family must have derived the majority of his or her income from agriculture; Financial need; and GPA and extracurricular activities indicative of potential for success. Award: $2,000 (renewable) Due: April 30 Notes: Scholarship recipients must maintain good academic and disciplinary standings, carry at least 12 graded units per term and earn a minimum 2.7 grade point average. Contact: http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.aspx

CCNMA: LATINO JOURNALISTS OF CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIPS El igibil ity: High school senior or college student Latino students who are pursuing broadcast (television/radio), print, photo and/or online journalism. Students may major in any field, but must be committed to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and prove financial need. Finalists must be able to participate in an oral interview. Award: $500-$1,000 Due: First Friday in April Notes: Three scholarship types are awarded on behalf of Joel Garcia Memorial, Frank del Olmo Memorial, and the George Ramos Memorial Scholarship. Region: Students must be enrolled full-time and either attend a California college or university, or, for those attending a school outside of the state, must be a California resident. Contact: http://www.ccnma.org/

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MAY

I ’M FIRST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school seniors who will be the first in their family to attend college. Students must also be attending one of the colleges that partners with I’m First. Applicants should also have leadership experience and community service as well as financial need. All students can apply regardless of citizenship. Award: $2,000 and is renewable for 4 years Due: May 24th Contact: http://www.imfirst.org/scholarship/ NORDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Eligibil ity: High school junior. Live and attend school in a state with a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store. (Not sure if there's a store in your state? See store locations at http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/stores.) Have at least a 2.7 GPA. Volunteer or participate in community service or extracurricular activities. Plan on attending an accredited college or university during all four years over which the scholarship is distributed. (The scholarship is paid out in equal installments of $2,500.) Plan on applying for financial assistance in order to attend college. Award: $10,000 to over 80 students over four years paid directly to the college Due: May Contact: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares- scholarship AMIGOS DE EL SALVADOR Eligibil ity: Open to high school, community college, university & tech schools Low-income, graduating from a public high school, min 2.5 GPA. Award: 2 of $1,000, 2 of $1,500, and 1 of $2,000 Due: May (but will extend deadline if not enough applicants) Region: California Contact: http://www.amigosdeelsalvador.org/becas.html SALEF FULLFILLING OUR DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Eligibil ity: High School seniors, current undergraduate, graduate and professional students, or community college students (must be AB540) Applicants must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity, must demonstrate financial need, minimum 2.5 GPA, history of community, involvement. Must be low-income. Award: Varies Due: May Region: San Francisco/Bay Area (must be pursuing a health related field); greater Los Angeles Area (specifically Pico-Union, South L.A., and surrounding schools); San Fernando Valley (must be pursuing a health related field). Contact: (213) 480-1052, cmerino@salef.org or http://www.salef.org/programs - !__programs

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JUNE

WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION FAMILY SCHOLARSHIPS El igibil ity: Age 18 or older. The Family Scholarship Program is intended to help two members of the same family move up the economic development ladder through education. Applicants must be two members of the same family. All applicants must be age 18 or older. Country of origin for at least one of the applicants must be outside the United States. Application must include educational providers for primary and secondary award recipients Award: $1,000-$5,000 per family (2 awards given per family) Due: June Contact: http://foundation.westernunion.com/education_ programs.html

CSU MONTEREY BAY FRANK MCDOWELL SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: New or continuing CSU Monterey Bay Student Must be an undergraduate at CSUMB. Must demonstrate financial need and otherwise not qualify for federal or state aid due to legal status. Award: $5,000 Due: February Note: Find the application at the Financial Aid Website. There is one application. Check off that you are applying to the Frank McDowell Scholarship. Contact: http://financialaid.csumb.edu/scholarships

PITZER COLLEGE

PITZER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP El igibil ity: High school senior Must not be a permanent resident or citizen of the USA, be born in a Latin American country, have attended a California high school for all four years, have achieved a superior academic record (minimum academic GPA of 3.7) while taking a challenging academic program, have actively participated in the community through activities that demonstrate community service, leadership and/or talent (e.g., visual or performing arts, math, science, writing, etc.), embody the four core values of Pitzer College (Social Responsibility, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Autonomy, and Intercultural Understanding). Scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided that the recipient earns a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 at Pitzer College. Award: Based on financial need Due: December (nomination), January (application) Contact: http://www.pitzer.edu/admission/applying/forms_ applications.asp

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SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS INCORPORATED OF SAN FRANCISCNO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS El igibil ity: High school senior or undergraduate college student See list of ASI scholarships for specific eligibility requirements. Minimum enrollment of part- time status attending SFSU or enrolled in at least half time at another college or a high school senior for the 2013-2014 academic year and planning to attend SFSU at least part-time in the Fall of 2014 and Spring 2015. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Award: Up to $1,000, various scholarships awarded Due: February Contact: http://asi.sfsu.edu/asi/stud_resources/index.html

UC BERKELEY

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM Eligibil ity: Incoming college freshman or junior transfer. Gross family income of $86,000 or less. California resident as defined by the AB 540 guidelines. Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 enrollment. Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2014 for incoming freshman and by June 1, 2014 for incoming Junior transfer. Award: Up to $6,000 renewable and a laptop Due: February Contact: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/Students/Scholarships_and_ Awards/TAAP/main.asp BERKELEY STUDENT FOUNDATION Eligibil ity: Incoming college freshman or junior transfer to UCB. Must belong to an under-represented minority group, African American, Native American, Chicano/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander/Filipino, (Asian includes the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam), Middle-Eastern/North African, Multi-ethnic (at least 1 parent must be a member of one of the aforementioned groups), or disabled (registered with the Disabled Students Program UCB). Award: $1,000 for each year of attendance at the University, applied $500 to the Fall semester and $500 to the Spring semester. BSF awards up to 13 scholarships per year. Due: May 1st for the fall semester awards and November 30th for a Spring Notes: BSF considers the following criteria in assessing applications from eligible candidates: 10% academic achievement, 30% financial need, 30% community service and 30% personal story; see website for more details. Contact: http://berkeleystudentfoundation.org/apply/ THE EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP Eligibil ity: Incoming freshman Be African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American decent. Be a California resident, including those defined by the AB 540 guidelines. Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2014/ Spring 2015 enrollment. Must be admitted to UCB for enrollment in the fall 2014. Must submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UCB by May 1, 2014 for the Fall. Award: $20,000; $5,000/year Due: January Region: Incoming UC Berkeley Freshman Contact: http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/equity- scholarship

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SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH DATABASES AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS Database of scholarships for African Americans in many disciplines Contact: www.littleafrica.com/resources/scholarships.htm ASPIRA ASSOCIATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship database with listings of many different scholarships for Hispanic youth Contact: http://www.aspira.org/scholarships BLACK COLLEGE DOLLARS A scholarship database with hundreds of scholarships for African-American students Contact: http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/index.html

COLLEGE BOARD SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/ COLLEGE GREEN LIGHT http://www.collegegreenlight.com/ EDUCATORS FOR FAIR CONSIDERATION Listing of scholarships specifically for undocumented students http://www.e4fc.org/studentresources/scholarshiplists.html FEDERALLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS & INTERNSHIPS

www.studentjobs.gov/ I ’M FIRST http://www.imfirst.org/?legacy=csopportunity.org LATINO COLLEGE DOLLARS A scholarship database for Latino students to find scholarships http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/

MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND (MALDEF) For all students regardless of residency status. http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/2010_Scholarship_List.pdf

MULTICULTURAL ADVANTAGE National database of scholarships for people from diverse backgrounds www.multiculturaladvantage.com SCIENCENET SCHOLARSHIPS Database of scholarships for students studying or planning to study a science related field. www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/undergrad/scholarships.html

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