SCHOLARSHIPS March 2013

READ, Review, Research

Different types of Scholarships for you (including): Academic Athletic Economic-need Intended Major Intended Career Ethnicity or race-based Hobbies First Generation Student to Attend College Special talents and traits Military family

BE PREPARED

Check List: Application Personal Statement Transcript (Official/Unofficial) Letters of Recommendation (school and/or community

member) Turn in prior to DUE DATE Proof of enrollment submit in timely manner

WHAT IS NAVIANCE?

A web-based software that allows you to:

Research Colleges Research Scholarships Explore Careers Work on your resume Finish your Senior Exhibition

so you graduate! Add email address to get

important info

HTTP://CONNECTION.NAVIANCE.COM/HOOVERHS

Log in at:

http://connection.naviance.com/hooverhs

WWW.FASTWEB.COM

Select Student

Select High School Freshman

Enter Your Zipcode

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES http://www.latinocollegedollars.org A free search tool by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund

(HSF) to help students find additional sources of funds.

http://www.salef.org Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund (SALEF)

http://www.hsf.net : Hispanic Scholarship Fund

www.hispanicheritage.org: Hispanic Heritage Foundation

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

http://www.finaid.org

http://www.collegenet.com/

www.Zinch.com

Scholarship America - http://scholarshipamerica.org/

http://lideres.nclr.org – List of scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

Siemens Westinghouse Competitionhttp://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/resources_for/students.htm

International Students Scholarships & Aid Helpwww.iefa.org

Student Inventors Scholarships www.invent.org/collegiate

International Association of Black Actuaries Foundation scholarshiphttp://blackactuaries.org/actuary/scholarships.php

Coca-Cola Scholars Program https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.comAyn Rand Essay Scholarships www.aynrand.org/contests

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES

LULAC National Scholarship Fund - www.lulac.org

Siemens Foundation Scholarships- www.siemens-foundation.org

Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studieswww.paralegals.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=13

Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarshipshttp://www.baeo.org

The Roothbert Scholarship Fundwww.roothbertfund.org

SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES Xerox Minority Scholarship Program

www.xerox.com

National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) www.nabj.org

o Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net

Ron Brown Scholar Program www.ronbrown.org

State Farm Hispanic College Fund- www.statefarm.com

Microsoft Scholarship Program https://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/collegescholarship.aspx

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Studentswww.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

U.S. PAN ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

http://www.uspaacc.com/uspac/programs/education_training.asp

Bruce Lee Scholarship Drs. Poh Shien & Judy Young Scholarship Home Depot Scholarship Ken & Pam Fong Scholarship McDonald’s Scholarship Paul Shearman Allen & Associates Scholarship Pepsico Scholarship Planned Systems International Scholarship Ruth Mu-Lan & James S.C. Chao Scholarship Telamon Scholarship UPS Scholarship

ADELANTE FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMDUE MAY 31, 2013

WWW.ADELANTEFUND.ORG

MillerCoors National Scholarship - Business Majors

MillerCoors Engineering & Science Scholarship - Engineering and Science Majors

MillerCoors Chicago / Colorado Scholarship - All Majors

Abercrombie & Fitch Future Leaders Scholarship - Business Majors

Adelante / Ford Motor Company Future Leaders Scholarship - STEM Majors

Adelante's Scoring for Education Scholarship - All Majors H-E-B / Adelante Future Leaders Scholarship - All Majors

Hope Scholarship - All Majors

Gilbert G. Pompa Memorial Endowed Scholarship - Pre-Law Texas students

10TH ANNUAL HCC/AMNSCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

DUE MARCH 15, 2013 AMN and Health Care Communicators of San Diego are collaborating once again

to offer a scholarship to a student who demonstrates a passion for the health care field. This year, AMN has increased the amount of the scholarship to $2,000. The essay contest is open to high school seniors or college students who are presently enrolled, and in good standing, at a San Diego County school.

Write and submit an essay on the topic: “Why I Plan to Enter the Field of Health Care After College Graduation.” Entries must be no more than two typed, double-spaced, one-sided pages in length. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and name of your school with your entry.

A letter of recommendation must accompany each entry. The letter may be written by a teacher, principal, counselor or professional presently working in the health care field.

Please email entries and letter of recommendation to: Hillary Schuler-Jones, HCC Scholarship Chair: hcc.scholarship@gmail.com.

SAN DIEGO ALUMAE PANHELLENIC 2013 MERIT SCHOLARSHIP $250 - $1,000

DUE MARCH 31,2013

This scholarship is available to qualified female high school seniors who will, upon graduation, attend a four-year college or university in the US or Canada which has National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities & women's fraternities on campus. Outstanding, qualified applicants will be well-rounded women who demonstrate academic excellence, merit, and school & community involvement.

Application available: www.sdaph.org/scholarship/application.html

CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

DUE MARCH 28, 2013

Criteria: High school senior graduating in current school year from

a San Diego City high school. who intend to pursue an education at an accredited four-year college or university.

Proven academic ability with a GPA of 3.2 or better.

Demonstrated leadership qualities. Participated in extracurricular activities. Volunteer and/or work experience.

Application available: www.div4.calrta.org

ASIAN PACIFIC FUND DUE MARCH 15, 2013

www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships

Administers 12 scholarship programs ranging from $1,000 to $20,000

Who can apply? Incoming college students of various ethnic

backgrounds Plan to enroll full time in the Fall Minimum of 3.0 GPA US Citizen or Permanent Resident

A.R.E. SCHOLARSHIP DUE MARCH 15, 2013

The Association of Raza Educators (A.R.E.) is determined to provide an education that is equitable to all, regardless of citizenship status. A.R.E. believes that all students deserve an opportunity to attend college without discrimination of any kind.  Through its fiscal sponsor, the Raza Education Fund, the Association of Raza Educators will provide undocumented/AB 540/ DACA eligible students with an opportunity to realize their dreams of attending college.

  Each year, A.R.E awards five scholarships to undocumented/AB 540/

DACA eligible graduating seniors and continuing college students.  Scholarship recipients are selected based on need and their commitment to

improving conditions within their communities. Students are required to turn in an application and to complete a thorough interview process, which will demonstrate how they are actively involved in fighting for social justice within their communities. Scholarship recipients are expected to further the goals of A.R.E..

A.R.E. will award $5,000.00   Applications available on ARE website: http://www.razaeducators.org For more information please email: aresandiego@yahoo.com.

CAA CALIFORNIA ALARM ASSOCIATION DUE MARCH 30,

2013

CAA/ESA Youth Scholarship Program Criteria: Graduating high school senior Planning to attend college/university Must have a father, mother or legal guardian

who is a full time active duty employee of a law enforcement agency or fire department

Essay: What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community

Application available: www.caaonline.org

SAN DIEGO DOWNTOWN LIONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND $1,200

DUE MARCH 25, 2013

Applicants must be U.S. citizen (or legal residents) and residents of the U.S.

Graduating seniors from Hoover We are seeking individuals who have demonstrated

a desire to serve their communities and will continue to foster a spirit of community service. For this reason, scholarships will be awarded based on scholarship, financial need and demonstrated community service.

Mail completed application to:   Lions Club of San Diego 310 Market Street San Diego, CA 92101-6944

SAN DIEGO EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS DUE MARCH 25, 2013

Virginia & Jack Mashin Math and Science & STEM Scholarship $2,000 – support students in their pursuit of science, technology, engineering and math degrees

Future Educators Scholarship$1,000 - $2,000- commit to teach in SDUSD for at least three years, attend college in SD County, pursue a college course of study leading to a teaching credential

Application available: www.sdef.org

LAMBDA SIGMA GAMMA SORORITY, INC BEAUTY THROUGH DIVERSITY DUE MARCH 19, 2013

ELIGIBILITY: Be a current female high school student Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point

average Demonstrate leadership qualities, service to the

community, and scholastic excellence

Plan to attend an accredited four year university. INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete Scholarship Application Letter of Recommendation Typed essay addressing the appropriate items Official high school transcript Turn into: Jessica Chavez, Commissioner of

Scholarship, (619) 634-3740

FRIAR TUX SHOP SCHOLARSHIP $500DUE: APRIL 15TH, 2013

Eligibility: High school seniors from high schools within Friar Tux Shop's service area

Application available online: www.friartux.com/schools.

Check list A basic application form

A short personal essay of 500 words or less (choose topic): 1) Why you need the scholarship or 2) Personal and career goals.

A copy of an official transcript showing 1st semester senior grades

Two signed letters of recommendation

CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE DUE APRIL 16, 2013

CHCI Scholarship Program Description CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.CHCI scholarships provide recipients with a one time scholarship of: $1,000 to pursue an associate degree $2,500 to pursue an undergraduate degree $5,000 to pursue graduate-level study

Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment.Application available:

http://www.chci.org/scholarships

INVESTMENT IN SUCCESS DUE APRIL 22, 2013

Recipients will be awarded with a four-year scholarship valued at $7,000. Students will receive $1,000 for their first year in community college Please note that a SSN is NOT required to complete an application. All candidates MUST (required)

· Be high school seniors in San Diego Unified School District · Have between a 2.25 and 3.25 unweighted, cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)

· Have completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act application for financial aid by the time of application deadline

· Plan to enroll in a community/city college or a California State University · If enrolling in a community or city college, plan to transfer to a public four-

year institution in order to obtain a Bachelor’s degree or plan to obtain a technical

degree · Plan to enroll in at least 12 units in the upcoming fall semester · Have an active email address and the ability to check emails on a bi-weekly

basis · Have financial need

Application available online @ http://sandiegocalsoap.com/star/MasonScholarship.php

CITY HEIGHTS YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD $500 DUE APRIL 5, 2013

The purpose of the City Heights Youth Awards is to honor outstanding youth in the City Heights area in recognition of their exemplary leadership and inspiring service in their family, schools and community. Awards will be given in the following categories:

Student Athlete Award Innovation Award Academic Excellence Award The Carole Erickson Community Contribution Award

Eligibility: Must be a high school student in the Mid City area in the City of San Diego, CA

Be nominated by a third party, no self nominations are accepted.

Applicants Must Submit: One Letter of Recommendation: Must be from a teacher, counselor, or mentor

with whom the student or resident is associated. Completed Application:

Process: Nominations must be emailed to cbaltazar@saysandiego.org or faxed to 619.

641. 7656

2013 STEPHEN EFFRON SCHOLARSHIP DUE APRIL 11, 2013

4-year College/University Scholarship up to $4,000 for 5 years depending on financial need

2-year Community College or Trade/Vocational Program Scholarship up to $2,000 for 2 years depending on financial need 

Applicant Eligibility Requirements: Be admitted to an accredited college/university and attend as a

full time student starting in the fall of 2013. Have demonstrated financial need. Have a strong commitment to community and school, as

demonstrated by your involvement in school activities and community service.

Remained in good academic standing at Hoover High School. Type a two page double-spaced personal statement addressing

the three questions on the attached application. Submit two letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach,

counselor, or administrator. Submit an official copy of your most recent transcript.

MTS SCHOLARSHIPDUE APRIL 12, 2013 WWW.SDMTS.COM

ASIAN AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION (AAJA) NEWHOUSE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP &

INTERNSHIP AWARDS DEADLINE: APRIL 2013

Asian American Journalists Association

http://www.aaja.org/

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors, college students or graduate students. Selection is based upon commitment to the field of journalism, a sensitivity to Asian-American issues (as demonstrated by community involvement), journalistic and, scholastic ability, andfinancial need.

Award: $5,000

CCNMA JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS DUE APRIL 2013

CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California http://www.ccnma.org Eligibility: The CCNMA Scholarships, including the Joel

Garcia Memorial Scholarship and the Frank del Olmo Memorial Scholarship, are awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning to pursue a career in journalism.

The scholarships range from $500 to $1,000 per student and are based on several criteria, including: commitment to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and financial need. Students must be enrolled full-time, and must be a California resident or attend an accredited college or university in California.

Award: $500-$2,000

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC JOURNALISTS (NAHJ) DEADLINE: APRIL 2013

http://www.nahj.org Ford Motor Company Scholarships Rubén Salazar Fund Geraldo Rivera Scholarship Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship Eligibility: College-bound high school seniors, college

undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism. College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students are eligible as long as they have a 2.0 average.

Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico full-time for the entire academic year in order to be awarded an NAHJ scholarship.

Award: Up to $3,000

SPENCE REESE SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORED BY

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER SAN DIEGO

The prestigious Spence Reese Scholarship is available annually to MALE students in their senior year in high school.

Four scholarships are awarded each year, one each in the following fields of study: Medicine Engineering Law Political Science

Finalists may be required to attend a personal interview in San Diego, California.

Average scholarship award is $4,000 per year for four years.

ALL applications must be received by April 1, 2013.

Application available: www.sdyouth.org

HENAAC SCHOLARS PROGRAMDUE: APRIL 2013

http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/ Eligibility: Full-time graduate or undergraduate

students, high school seniors enrolled in full time study at a college/university the upcoming fall session encouraged to apply.

Minimum 3.0 GPA, commitment and involvement in the Latino community, and majoring in engineering, applied science, computer science and math.

Award: $500 - $5,000 – various scholarships available

RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP $1,000 DUE APRIL 5, 2013

The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County (RCD) offers scholarships to encourage students interested in conservation, agriculture, environmental science, natural resources, biology or natural sciences to obtain technical expertise and pursue careers in resource conservation or agriculture.

Criteria: Be residents within the RCD of Greater San Diego County’s Graduating high school senior

GPA 2.5 or better • Expect, or have received a “notice of intent”, to enroll in undergraduate college courses related to resource

conservation or agriculture. Application available:

www.rcdsandiego.org/programs/scholarship

THE LUCILLE AND EDWARD ROYBAL FOUNDATION PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DUE: MAY 2013

http://roybalfoundation.org/scholarship.htm Eligibility: Latino junior and senior undergraduates as

well as graduate students enrolled in Public Health-related programs who are interested in

pursuing public health careers that serve the interest of low-income Spanish-speaking communities in the United States.

Award: $5,000 for graduate students and $2,500 for undergraduates

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND (UNCF) GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP DUE MAY 2013

http://uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=499 Eligibility: Must attend a UNCF Institution. Must be an undergraduate

or graduate student. Must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA. Award: Up to $5,000

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Cargill Scholarship-Internship Program

http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=49 Eligibility: Applicants must be African American, American Indian,

Asian American, Hispanic American or other minority students at the UNCF institution or one of the Cargill-specified schools. Students must also be rising freshmen, sophomores or juniors majoring in engineering (chemical, mechanical), information technology (MIS, computer science), accounting/finance or science (chemistry, biochemistry food science, microbiology or agricultural and animal science), show financial need and be able to work in the U.S.

Award: $5,000

LOUIS STOKES HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM

DUE: JULY 2013 http://www.cbcfinc.org/louis-stokes-health-

scholars-program.html Eligibility: U.S. citizens or legal residents, minimum

3.0 GPA, currently enrolled or planning to start a full-time undergraduate program at either a

2-year or 4-year college, university, vocational, or technical school. Anticipated course of study must be in the health field. Must demonstrate financial need. The ideal candidate is at a 2-year institution planning on completing a four-year degree, also plans on working in an underserved community.

Award: Up to $8,000

POINT LOMA CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP DUE APRIL 1, 2013

Application available: www.plcu.com

Point Loma Credit Union will grant $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior

Criteria: Academic performan Extra-curricular activities Essay Application Member of Credit Union

SAN DIEGO ALUMNI CHAPTER KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC

DUE APRIL 14, 2013

A scholarship award to deserving young African-American men who exemplify the greatest potential for achievement and leadership and who have plans to attend to a four-year college or university

Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 High school graduating Senior Letter of recommendation (School &

Community) Personal statement High school transcript Application available in Counseling Center

M.E.CH.A. DE SDSU “DREAMERS OF AZTLÁN”SCHOLARSHIP DUE APRIL 5, 2013

Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlán (MEChA) de San Diego State University is pleased to award a $250 educational scholarship for an undocumented/AB 540/or DACA incoming freshmen student at San Diego State University for the 2013-2014 academic school year.

Must have a minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Graduating high school senior and intent to enroll in

San Diego State University. Applications available in Counseling Center