DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP NAME | WEBSITE | AWARD | ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS |
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**Local Scholarships **Scholarships open to Undocumented Students
DEADLINE | SCHOLARSHIP NAME | WEBSITE | AWARD | ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS |
AUGUST | ||||
August 9, 2020 | The Kaplan Group Business Scholarship | $1000 | High school senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Eligible Fields of Study: MBA, Finance, Accounting, Law, Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Business Administration. | |
August 31 | College is Power | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to students age 17 years of age and older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education. Applicant must submit an online form and a short essay on their primary goal for going to school. | |
August 31 | Unigo | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/make-me-laugh-scholarship | $1,500 | Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. |
August 31 | Marketing Certified | https://www.marketingcertified.com/scholarship | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 25 years of age who are citizens of the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to social media. |
August 31 | SonomaCountySatellite.Com | http://sonomacountysatellite.com/scholarships/ | $500 | Scholarship is open to current and prospective students enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university with nine units or more. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the internet. |
August 31 | The Zebra | https://quoted.thezebra.com/1361/the-zebra-safe-driver-scholarship/ | $500 | Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled at a four-year university, graduate program, community college, trade school, or high school located in the continental United States. Applicant must submit an essay on the topic, “Why I stopped texting and driving.” |
SEPTEMBER | ||||
September 11 | North American Cartographic Information Society | http://nacis.org/awards/student-map-and-poster-competition/ | $500 | Contestant must submit a map, research poster, or other displays of cartography-related work that was completed during the 2014-2015 academic year. |
September 14 | Get Schooled Nickelodeon | https://www.nickfluence.com/forms/#/register | $25,000 | Scholarship portion of the challenge is open to students between the ages of 17 and 24 years old, and currently enrolled or accepted to attend a college, university, or post-graduate/higher education institution. Applicant must submit an original animated film that is three minutes or shorter to show how Nickelodeon has influenced the applicant as an artist or person. |
September 17 | Constituting America: We the Future Contest | http://constitutingamerica.org/downloads.php | Amount varies on grade level | Contest is open to K-12 students, college students, law school students, graduate schools students, adults 25 years of age and older, and seniors 65 years of age and older. Each age group has different requirements, so applicants should visit website for details. |
September 20 at 11:59pm PST (recurring monthly due every 20th) | Innovation in Education Scholarship | https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/ | $500 | Must currently be enrolled in HS or college and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. Must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others (This could be a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.) |
September 30 | Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship | http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/ | $1000 | The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the risks of texting while driving. For more information on texting while driving, please see these articles |
September 30 | “ShipDig.com Scholarship Award” | http://www.shipdig.com/scholarship/ | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students enrolled in an accredited academic institution. Applicant must submit an essay on the most interesting item they have received in the mail. Must be a US resident to apply and at least 16. |
September 30 And December 31st | Just Poetry Scholarship | http://usascholarships.com/just-poetry-scholarship/ | $100 to $500 | Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Submissions are accepted 24/7 / one submission per quarter. Additional due dates are; 12-31-17 for Spring issue, 3-31-18 for Summer issue. All winners will receive an offer of publication. |
July 1 to September 30 | L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest | http://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest/ | $500 | Contest is an opportunity for new and “amateur” science fiction and fantasy artists worldwide who have not been professionally published and paid for their artwork. Contest has four quarters; Oct. 1, Jan. 1, April 1, and July 1. There are 3 co-winners each quarter. |
September 30 | Odenza Marketing Group | http://odenzascholarships.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php | $500 | Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 25 who are citizens of the United States and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must “like” their Facebook page at https://facebook.com/odenza and write two small essays specific to their stated guidelines. |
September 30, 2020 | HostingAdvice.com Future Web Developers Annual Scholarship | $1000 | To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.5; Majoring in a computer science-related field; Must be a U.S. resident; Must submit an official transcript; Must be a current or future college student (e.g., high school senior); Scholarship must go to tuition purposes (will be paid directly to the university/college); Complete an essay for submission; Submit a cover letter outlining civic involvement and/or extracurricular activities | |
September 30 | Unigo - Shout it Out Scholarship | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship | $1500 | Applicants must: This award is for U.S. students.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| Must be 13 years of age or older at time of application. Submit an online written response to the question: "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less) The Shout It Out Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around . |
September 30 | Nitro College Student Scholarship | $2000 | In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria: 1) Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. 2) This award is for U.S. students. 3) Must be a high school senior or undergraduate student. | |
September 30 | National College Resources Foundation HBCU Scholarship | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8IpNmIcm5iVU2OrSHlQ1BqZt49N8Jt0aUdGv7cQq2SUuafg/viewform | $200 | See website for more info |
OCTOBER | ||||
October 1 | SchoolHouse Connection Youth Scholarship Program | https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youth-leadership/scholarship-program/ | $2000 | Applicants must have been born on or after Oct. 1, 2000. Applicants must be entering college for the first time during the fall of 2021-2022 school year. This means that the application is for students who will be high school seniors in the fall of 2020; for those who are in GED programs; and for those who plan to take a gap year. Applicants must have experienced homelessness within the last six years. Applicants must reside in the United States. Undocumented students who meet these criteria are eligible. |
October 2 | Wendy’s High School Heisman | $1,000- $10,000 | This scholarship honors seniors who are involved in their school and community through participation in sports and other community activities. To be eligible students must maintain a cumulative high school GPA of B (3.0) or better, participate in athletics or other leadership and community activities. See full list on website. | |
October 15 | Central Intelligence Agency Undergraduate Scholarship Program | https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html | Up to $18000 per academic year | Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores. Minimum 1500 SAT (1000 Math & Critical Reading, 500 Writing) or 21 ACT scores or higher (high school students), and a 3.0/4.0 scale high school or college GPA. |
October 15 | American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholarship -NAVSEA | http://www.aises.org/scholarships | $10,000 | Must be ¼ Native or Alaska Native, must be member of high school senior or college undergraduate with interest in science, math or engineering, minimum 2.0 GPA, must be a member of AISES. |
October 15 | Branson Show Tickets | http://www.bransonshowtickets.com/company/scholarship.aspx | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and home schooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams. |
October 15 | https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship-program.html | Up to $18,000 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors or college freshmen and sophomores who are at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicant must have financial need. Applicants selected for the program will complete work sessions during each summer break in Washington, D.C. If selected, student will be given an annual salary, benefits package and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. | |
October 15 | Pony Parts | http://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts-scholarship-video-contest | $500 | Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who are current students and will be enrolling in post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics. |
October 15 | http://www.google.com/doodle4google/ | $30,000 | Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google. | |
October 15 | Johnson and Moo Entertainment Law Firm | http://www.johnson-moo.com/lgbtq-scholarship/ | $750 | Scholarship is open to current college students who identify as LGBTQ. Applicant must submit an essay on a given prompt related to LinkedIn. |
October 16 | **Sinkler Miller Medical Association Scholarship | http://www.sinklermiller.org/index.php/scholarships.html | $1,000 | High school seniors who are African American and from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must demonstrate financial need. Application must include transcript, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and W2. |
October 16 | National Foundation of Advancement of the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search | $1,000 - $10,000 | 1. Be a young artist who is 15-18 years old or in grades 10-12. 2. Prepare your audition or portfolio. 3. Complete the online application by Oct 16, 2020. | |
October 17 | The College JumpStart Scholarship Fund | http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/ | $1000 | Scholarship is open to students in 10th through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay. |
October 19 | http://www.drpeppertuition.com/ | Up to $100,000 | Giveaway is open to U.S. legal residents who are between the ages of 18 and 24 years of age. Applicant must submit their “one of a kind” goal in 350 characters or less. Once the applicant receive 50 votes, they will be eligible to submit a video. Individuals can also nominate a student with a one of a kind story by submitting a story on the student’s behalf. | |
October 19 | Siemens Foundation Merit Scholarship | https://www.siemens-foundation.org/programs/other-initiatives/ | $4,000 | High school juniors who are children of active, full-time Siemens employees are eligible. Winners are selected based on their academic record throughout high school, PSAT/NMSQT test scores, school recommendations, significant contributions to the school and community, and the student’s statement of goals and interests. This program is administered by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. |
October 22 | William-Mystic | http://mystic.williams.edu/conradcontest/ | $500 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay (either fiction or nonfiction) on any topic as long as the ocean or a major body of water is the primary setting or aspect of concern. |
October 22 | Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest | http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.org/AtlasShrugged.aspx | $500 - $10,000 | Applicant must high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors and submit a 800 to 1600 word essay. Please see their website for the essay questions. |
October 25 | Horatio Alger University of Southern California Scholarship Program | https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_califsf.cfm | $32,500 | Open to graduating high school seniors who exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at the University of San Francisco, demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required), are involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. |
October 25 | CONSORTS CLUB of the BAY AREA, INC. | Applications on the Scholarship Wall | Covers a portion of tuition | Demonstrated financial need Grade point average of 2.0 or better Involvement in school and/or community activities Typed biography of 300 to 400 words Two (2) letters of recommendations |
October 26 | TheDream.US Scholarship | http://www.thedream.us/scholars/ | Covers tuition and fees | This scholarship is available to high school seniors or high school graduates with demonstrated financial need who are first time college students and seek to earn a career-ready associate’s or bachelor’s degree at one of our Partner Colleges. Students who are currently enrolled in college are not eligible. Scholars are selected from a nationwide pool of applicants. |
September 30- October 27th | U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholarship | https://www.usbank.com/scholarship | $20000/Grand Prize $5000/First Prize | The U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for this award. Please note: applicants are selected at random and are allowed up to 9 entries per person. |
October 30 | http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/ | Up to $40,000 | Scholarship program is open to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. Scholars will be selected based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, a desire to help others, and leadership. | |
October 31 | http://poetrysociety.org.uk/competitions/national-poetry-competition/ | varies | Competition is open to anyone 17 years of age or older. Individuals from all countries are welcome to submit a previously unpublished poem. | |
October 31 | COCA-COLA Scholars Scholarship | $20,000 | Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the US (or selected DoD schools) US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school | |
October 31 | CARiD | http://www.carid.com/scholarships.html | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to students enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester who are between the ages of 16 and 20 years old. Applicant must submit a photo inspired by any aspect of the automotive industry. |
October 31 | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship | $2,000 | Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. | |
October 31 | Up to $30,000 | Competition 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 or its territories. Applicant must write and record a three to five minute broadcast script on the following theme: “Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future.” | ||
NOVEMBER | ||||
November 1 | Ron Brown Scholar Program | $40,000 | Applicants must be Black/African American, excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities, demonstrate financial need, be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card, and be a current high school senior at the time of your application. | |
November 1 | Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, Veterans of Foreign Wars | $1,000 - $30,000 | U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Students must submit a 3-5 minute essay for local competition. Selected candidates compete on state and national levels. Contact your high school counselor or local VFW Post. Award: Contact for details, up to $25,000 | |
November 1 | Champions for Christ Scholarship | http://www.championsforchrist.us/scholorship-appl/ | Varies | Scholarship is open to students who have surrendered their lives to full-time Christian service and are preparing for full-time Christian ministry. |
November 1 | http://www.bennington.edu/NewsEvents/YoungWritersAwards | Up to $500 | Award is open to students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Students may submit a poem, work of fiction (a short story or one-act play), or nonfiction work (a personal or academic essay). | |
November 5 | Up to $1,500 | Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years of age. Student must submit an original work (video, music, creative writing, or artwork) showcasing their idea for a solution to the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving. | ||
November 6 | TBN Scholarship Fund | $2000 | Must be a current HS senior, with a 2.5 GPA minimum. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. To receive the award, must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited college/university for Fall 2021. | |
November 6 | Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/49964-Good-Tidings-Foundation | $10,000 | For low-income high school seniors who have committed themselves to community service. |
November 6 | http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-slams/i-am-scholarship-slam | $1000 | Scholarship is open to students 25 years of age or younger who are current or former high school students and will attend or is attending college within the United States or its territories. Applicant must submit a poem on “what makes you… you?” | |
November 4 | Prudential Spirit of Community Award |
| $1,000 and trip to Washington D.C. | Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director, or county 4-H agent by the last week in October. |
November 11 (rec. due Nov 4) | https://student.societyforscience.org/apply-intel-science-talent-search | Up to $150,000 | Talent Search is open to any student who is enrolled in and attending his or her last year of secondary school in the U.S. or a U.S. territory or a U.S. citizens enrolled in their senior year of secondary school. Applicant must present a full, scientific report about research of their choosing in the areas of science, math, engineering, and/or medicine. | |
November 13 | Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers | http://www.maryknollsociety.org/index.php/articles/2-articles/2-maryknoll-essay-contest-rules | Up to $1,000 | Scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are enrolled in grades 6-12. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic. |
November 15 | Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship | $1,000 - $12,500 (per year, renewable 4 years) | Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; resident alien status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need | |
November 15 | Your Path Scholarship (2020) | https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/your-path-scholarship-2020/7646 | $500 | Applicants must identify as African American or Black, have a 2.8 GPA or higher, plan to attend an HBCU and pursue studies in Theater, Dance, Drama, Music, Film Studies or Media Studies. |
November 15 | http://www.neilburnslaw.com/distracted-driver-awareness-scholarship/ | $1000 | Scholarship is open to any person in the United States seeking post-secondary education. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving. | |
November 15 | Stokes Educational Scholarship Program | https://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml | Up to $30,000 per year | High school seniors must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering, be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical |
November 15 | Law Office of Neil Burns | http://www.neilburnslaw.com/distracted-driver-awareness-scholarship/ | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to any person in the United States seeking post-secondary education. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving. |
November 15 | http://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/application.php | $2500 | Scholarship is open to student photographers of high school and college age. | |
November 15 | Zumper | https://www.zumper.com/apartments-scholarship | $1000 | Scholarship is open to legal U.S. residents in high school or college who will be attending an accredited university or college in Fall 2015. Applicant must submit a short piece of writing that includes how the applicant has impacted their student body or community and information about housing near their school. |
November 15 | Violet Richardson Award | https://soroptimistofrichmond.org/get-involved | $500 | Young women age 14-18 who are making a contribution to her school and/or community by being involved in volunteer work. Complete application and send by email to janismcn@aol.com |
November 15 | Live your Dream Scholarship | $3,000 + potential to $18,000 | A woman who provides primary financial support for herself and dependants; has financial need; is enrolled in or accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Email complete application to janismcn@aol.com | |
November 29 | Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award | $500 | A student must be under 21, have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work over the past 2 years, have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater, and submit an essay on the topic prior to the deadline. |
DECEMBER |
December 1 | http://www.bottarleone.com/physical-learning-scholarship.html | $2500 | Scholarship is open to high school graduates who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university or community college in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have a documented physical or learning disability (students with ADD/ADHD alone are not eligible) and have demonstrated financial need. | |
December 1 | http://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/ | $1000 | Scholarships are open to students enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university with a 2.8 GPA or higher. Applicant must submit an essay on how they are driven to innovate. | |
December 1 | http://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/7_12th_Grade_Essay_Contest/Web/Content/Essay_Contest.aspx?hkey=707c4b42-2eb8-4992-9d57-31b8bd14c68a | Up to $5000 | Contest is open to students in grades seven through 12 (or equivalent). Applicant must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “What the United States Flag Stands For.” | |
December 1 | http://www.insureon.com/insureonu/small-business-scholarship | $2500 | Scholarship is open to any citizen and resident of the United States, District of Columbia and its territories and possessions who are high school seniors or current undergraduate students. Applicant must submit an essay about their favorite small business and why they love it. | |
December 1 | The Steven M. Sweat Annual College Scholarship Essay Competition | http://www.victimslawyer.com/scholarship/ | $1000 | Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning on attending an accredited U.S. college or university in the near future. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to what they think could make our roads safer. |
December 3 | http://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/index.html | $10000 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors, college undergraduate students, and graduate students with plans to pursue a career in the science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields). | |
December 5 | Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships | http://www.sodexofoundation.org/hunger_us/scholarships/scholarships.asp | $5,000 | Students ages 5-25 y/o. Must be US citizens or permanent residents.Applicants must have demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States at least within the last 12 months. Applicants must obtain a Community Service Recommendation as part of the application process |
November 14 | Hispanic Heritage Foundation - Youth Awards | https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/ | Up to $1000 | Be currently enrolled in HS and graduating in the spring 2021. Must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must enroll in an accredited higher education institution in 2020-2021. Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines). Be a U.S. permanent resident, citizen or qualify under DACA. If selected, attendance to virtual ceremony is mandatory. |
December 7 | http://www.google.com/doodle4google/#utm_src=doodles&utm_campaign=doodle_plus_d4g | $30000 | Program is open to students in grades kindergarten through twelfth grades. Student will submit a doodle for Google. | |
December 7 | KFM Making a Difference | http://kerrymagro.com/fall-2015-autism-scholarship-application-opens/ | $500 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students attending a postsecondary institution during the 2017-2018 who have been diagnosed with Autism. |
December 10 | Ninja Essays | https://www.ninjaessays.com/blog/essay-writing-contest/ | $500 | Contestants must submit an essay on one of many given topics. |
December 14 | $2000 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors. Applicant must register to play a financial literacy game at the Money Mission’s website and then submit an essay on what they learned. | ||
December 3 | Up to $1000 | Contest is open to individuals either living in the U.S. or its territories (but need not be citizens), and be age 19 or younger on the day the film is submitted. Contestant must submit a film of four minutes or less on the topic, “That’s Not Funny! Can Comedy Cross a Line?” | ||
December 15 | AXA Achievement Scholarship | https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html | $10,000-$15,000 | Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents, a current high school senior, and demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. |
December 15 | BURGER KING® Scholarships | www.scholarshipamerica.org//burgerkingscholars/information.php | $1,000- $50,000 | Applicants must be graduating high school seniors with a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). |
December 15 | National Genealogical Society | http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubincam_youth_award/nomination_form | $500 | Award is open to students in grades 10 through 12. Applicant must submit a single-line genealogy in a biographical format for five generations. |
December 15 | http://www.cabletv.com/scholarship | $1000 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit a photo of themselves watching television in their favorite place and submit an essay describing why they chose that particular scenario. | |
December 16 | Scholastic Art & Writing Awards | http://www.artandwriting.org/ | Varies | Love to write or make art? Want your work to reach a larger audience? No matter what you like to create, there is a competition for you: from short stories and poetry to digital art and comics. For more information, talk to your English teacher. |
December 18 | NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards | http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/ | $1,000-$15,000 | Any high school senior who owns and operates his/her own small business. |
December 30 | http://www.yourdelawareworkerscompensation.lawyer/scholarship/ | $1000 | Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or university in the near future. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to workers’ compensation. | |
December 30 | Live Poets Society of New Jersey | http://www.justpoetry.org/submissions | $500 | Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. |
December 30 | Snaps for College | https://app.wyng.com/SnapsForCollege | Up to $5,000, Tech Package, or $250 Gift Card | Weekly winners until Dec 30th, must be a CA resident, 16 years or older to participate. Just snap a selfie, upload, share and hashtag #SNAPSFORCOLLEGECASH #ICANAFFORDCOLLEGE #SWEEPSTAKES |
December 31 | ZipRecruiter Scholarship | https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship | $3000 | Scholarship is offered twice a year to eligible High School, College, and University students. It is only a follow-up email for after a job interview and on a separate page, describe the sections of the email template and why you included them. |
December 31st | Just Poetry Scholarship | http://usascholarships.com/just-poetry-scholarship/ | $100 to $500 | Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Submissions are accepted 24/7 / one submission per quarter. Additional due dates are; 12-31-17 for Spring issue, 3-31-18 for Summer issue. All winners will receive an offer of publication. |
December 31 | Caring Scholarship Winter 2019 | https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship | $1,500 | Two scholarships of $1,500 are awarded each year to student-caregivers to help cover costs of tuition and books. Applicants must be full-time college students at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university in the United States, or full-time high school students who are registered to attend a qualifying institution the following semester. |
December 31, 2020 | Pacific Bay Recovery Scholarship | https://www.pacificbayrecovery.com/rehab-center-scholarship/ | $5,000 | Scholarship Qualifications: Applicant must be at least 18 years of age, and must be an American citizen. Applicant must possess a GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must show proof of current enrollment at a university, accredited college or community college OR provide proof of acceptance from a university, accredited college or community college. Applicant will submit a 1000+ word essay that is 100% unique and original by the deadline of December 31, 2020. Applicant meets the Pacific Bay Recovery regulations and obeys the essay submission requirements that are listed on site. |
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January 6 | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program | www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships | $10,000 renewable scholarships-up to $40,000 total per recipient | Graduating seniors who plan to continue their education at a 4-year college or university in Fall 2016. Must be a U.S. Citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have exemplified outstanding leadership skills. |
January 8 | http://www.thefirsttee.org/club/scripts/library/view_document.asp?GRP=17350&NS=PYO&APP=80&DN=SCHOLARS | $2500 | Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is a junior golfer of The First Tee who excel in academics, leadership, character development, and chapter and community involvement. | |
January 8 | Labor Occupational Health Program, UC Berkeley | http://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month/poster-contest/scholarship-application/ | Up to $300 | Contest is open to California teens between the ages of 14 and 18 years old. Contestant must create a poster on the theme, “Safe Jobs for Youth.” |
January 9 | Ron Brown Scholar Program | https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/rbsp-application | $10,000 each year up to $40000 | Scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who have made a significant contribution to society. |
January 10 | Kelly Lynn Lutz Foundation | http://kllscholarshipfund.org | $2,000 per year up to $8000 | Scholarship is open to students who have lost at least one parent (biological or not) to cancer before the age of 22. Applicant must be a US citizen, complete application, essay, and provide a reference. |
January 26 | APIA General Scholarship | http://apiasf.org/scholarships.html | $2500 one time awards to multi-year $20000 awards | Open to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) high school and college students who will be enrolling or are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year. There are multiple scholarship opportunities that vary in award amount, number of years, field of study, location, and more. |
January 18 | Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship | http://www.jeffkrosnoffscholarship.com/Scholarship.htm | $10,000 | Scholarship is open to four-year college bound California high school seniors with excellent credentials who have demonstrated a breadth of interests, a driving desire to succeed in their chose endeavors, outstanding community citizenship and the ability to share their experiences through the written word. |
January 15 | 1-800-Wheelchair | http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/ | $500 | Scholarship is open to high school and undergraduate student who are at least 16 years of age and legal resident of the U.S. or hold a student visa. Applicant must provide a “visual poem” on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge. |
January 15 | Abry Brothers | http://www.abrybros.com/scholarships/ | $200 | Scholarship is open to students 16 years of age or older who are enrolled (or committed to attend) a two year, four year, or |
January 15 | Society of Automotive Engineers | http://students.sae.org/scholarships/bmw/ | $1,500 | Scholarship is for high school seniors who will be pursuing an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program. Applicant must have a 3.75 GPA and be ranked in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on the SAT or composite ACT score. |
January 15 | Michael and Susan Dell Foundation | http://www.dellscholars.org/ | $20,000 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program. |
January 15 | Discountrue | https://www.discountrue.com/scholarship | $3000 | Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and students who possess an authorization to study in the United States and currently attending a United States university or college. Applicant must submit an application, transcripts, and an essay on how they can personally make the world a better place. |
January 15 | 1-800-Wheelchair | http://www.physicaltherapyfairbanks.com/physical_therapy_fairbanks.php | $500 | Scholarship is open to students enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university in the United State who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must be a current undergraduate student or enrolled in their final year of high school. Applicant must submit a “visual” poem on the theme of overcoming a personal challenge |
January 16 | National Organization for Women Foundation | http://now.org/now-foundation/love-your-body/posters/contest-guidelines/ | $250 | Contest is open to female students. Applicant must create a poster that may be used as part of the national campaign to counteract the media’s use of narrow, unrealistic, negative images of women. |
January 18 | Chevron Richmond Black History Awareness Committee (BHAC) Dr. William F. King Scholarship | https://richmond.chevron.com/community/education/scholarships OR https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCrNf8Ixaz9S-q_A1-RQhkzfLu5FWpje/view?usp=sharing | $1200 to $3000 | The scholarships are awarded to seniors demonstrating scholastic achievement, leadership skills, and community involvement. Applicants must have an overall minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend 2 or 4 year college or university in the next academic school year. Applicants must complete an application and submit a typed 500-750 word essay on one of the following three topics: 1) how an event in Black history had an impact on their life; 2)how current extracurricular or community service activities are used to positively impact the community; or 3) how their academic and/or leadership skills will be used to enrich the future. |
January 19 | Point Foundation | https://www.pointfoundation.org/thepoint/scholarship/ | $10000 | Applicant must be a high school senior or current college student who is “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. |
January 19 | Point Foundation | https://www.pointfoundation.org/thepoint/scholarship/ | $10000 | Applicant must be a high school senior or current college student who is “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. |
January 20 | C-SPAN | http://www.studentcam.org/ | Up to $5,000 | Competition is open to students in grades 6-12. Student must create a short documentary video on the theme “Road to the White House.” |
January 23 | Proofreading, LLC | http://www.proof-reading.com/proof-reading_scholarship_program.asp | $1500 | Scholarship is open to students enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Student must submit an essay on a given topic. |
January 21 | The Homer Fund | http://thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars/ | $2500 | Scholars program is open to high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Applicant must also be a dependent of an hourly associate of The Home Depot and its subsidiaries to be eligible for the program. |
January 29 | XGO Scholarship: Anita Baskervill Harris Scholarship | Monetary amount | To apply you must be a graduating, African American senior with a 3.0 GPA attending an accredited 4-year college or university. | |
January 29 | XGO Scholarship: Dr. Jem Lee African-American Scholarship | Monetary amount | To apply you must be a graduating, African American senior with a 2.5 GPA attending an accredited 4-year college or university. | |
January 29 | XGO Scholarship: Golden Sorors Scholarship | Monetary amount | To apply you must be a graduating, African American senior with a 2.5 GPA attending an accredited community college or 4-year college or university. | |
January 29 | XGO Scholarship: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU Scholarship) | Monetary amount | To apply you must be a graduating, African American senior with a 3.0 GPA attending an HBCU in the Fall. | |
January 29 | StudentScholarships.org | https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php | $500 | Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 14 and 25 years of age who will be attending school in the Fall of 2016. Applicant must like the MyScholarships Facebook page and share in 10 words or less why they deserve the scholarship |
January 30 | Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship | http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship | $1000 | The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. For more information on technology addiction, please see these articles. |
January 31 | Unigo: I have a Dream Scholarship | $1500 | Applicants must: Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students. Submit an online written response to the question: "We want to know... what do you dream about? Whether it's some bizarre dream you had last week, or your hopes for the future, share your dreams with us for a chance to win $1,500 for college." (250 words or less) The I Have a Dream Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around April 30, 2021. | |
January 31 | InspirASIAN (Formerly APCA) | https://inspirasian.us/scholarships | 22 $2000 National InspirASIAN scholarships 7 $1000 state scholarships to Northern California students | The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors of any ethnic or cultural background with a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale |
January 31 | Redfin Scholarship | www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship | $2,500 | Applicants must be high school seniors who are 18 years or older, and legal U.S. residents, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. |
January 31 | Association for Women in Mathematics | https://sites.google.com/site/awmmath/programs/essay-contest | varies | Contest is open to students in grades 6 through 12 and undergraduate students. Student must submit an essay based on an interview with a women currently working in a mathematical career. |
January 31 | Beauty Schools Directory | http://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships.php | $2500 | Applicant must be planning on attending a program related to the beauty industry (cosmetology, barbering, hair design, nail technology, etc.) |
January 31 | Schwartz Scholarship Fund | http://www.schwartzscholarshipfund.org/Dev/ScholarshipProgram/ | $1000 | Scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors residing in California. Applicant must submit application, essay, transcript and test scores. |
January 31 | eQuality Scholarship Collaborative | $6,000 | Applicants for the high school scholarship must: be a resident of northern or central California. Have completed or complete high school or equivalent between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2021; and plan to attend or have begun attending an accredited post-secondary institution for the first time in 2021. | |
January 31 | Future Contractors Scholarship | $750 | 1. Must be currently attending or planning to attend during the Fall 2019 academic semester. 2. Applicant must write and upload an essay. The essay needs to be between 250 and 500 words in length, addressing the prompt on the application site 3. The application and essay must be submitted prior to January 31st, 2019. | |
January 31 | CollegeXpress Scholarship Contest | $10,000 | All students who register on CollegeXpress.com and meet the requirements are eligible. You do not need to complete a separate application for this scholarship. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing. The scholarship winner must be entering one of our member colleges for the first time and must be accepted as a full-time freshman, transfer, or graduate student for the fall term of the contest year. The scholarship drawing will be held in June, and the check will be issued directly to the institution at which the winner is enrolled. | |
January 31 (recurring monthly Deadline last day of every month) | Nitro Student Scholarship Sweepstake | $2000 | Must be 1) a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United State or 2) a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States or 3) a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States or 4) a student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior located with the United States or 5) a student or a parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school (a “School) and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child’s educational expenses for such School (“Entrant”). | |
January 31 | Niche “No Essay” College Scholarship | $2000 | Open to all High school students, just create a free account t0 apply. | |
January 31 | ScholarshipPoints Scholarship | $1000 (3 winners each month) and $10,000 (4 awards every year) | Eligibility Requirements: Must be thirteen (13) years of age or older on the date of entry; Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the fifty (50) united States or District of Columbia; Must be currently attending (or planning to attend) a college located in the United States; Must sign up for a ScholarshipPoints account/membership. | |
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January 12 (2pm Pacific Time) | Jackie Robinson Foundation | http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ | Up to $30,000 (over 4 years) | Applicant must be a minority high school senior showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need. Must have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21. |
February 1 | California State PTA Senior Scholarship Program | https://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/ | $750 | The California State PTA offers up to one thousand Graduating High School Seniors Scholarships to recognize volunteer service in a school and community. Required with your application is: PTA membership card copy and two reference letters-one faculty member and one community member. |
February 2 | Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships | Varies | High school seniors who will continue their education at a college or university. There are several scholarships for those planning to major in political science, history, government, or economics, or who are of American Indian heritage. Each scholarship has different requirements and deadlines. Check the website for scholarships for which you might apply. | |
February 2 | Daughters of the American Revolution - Anne Loucks Chapter Scholarship | See counseling hallway | $500 | Scholarship will be awarded without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin or disability. Must be a high school senior residing in Contra Costa County. Have a 3.0 GPA or higher, must provide transcript as proof. American citizen, provide verification of community service. |
February 4 | UCLA Alumni Association, Dr. Ralph Bunch Scholarship | $4,000-$12,000 | Any minority Californian resident that is an undergraduate or high school senior that will be attending UCLA. Must be a U.S. citizen or have official refugee status. | |
February 5 | McDonalds’ HACER Scholarship | https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer/eligibility-and-requirements.html | Monetary Award | High school seniors with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher,and be a legal U.S. resident.Will be enrolling at an accredited institution in the Fall. Awards chosen on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement. |
February 6 | KPAA Scholarship | https://kaiserpermanente-asianassociation.org/scholarship/application/ | $3500 | Applicants must be high school seniors graduating this Spring and planning to attend an accredited two-or-four year college or university, trade or technical school this Fall 2019; must reside in the Kaiser Permanente Northern California service area; and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. |
February 8 | Up to $2,000 | Contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Student must create a commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking. | ||
February 8 | Black College Expo Scholarship | https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/students/win-dollars-landing-page | Monetary Award | Be either a high school Junior or Senior, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, cannot have previously won any of the NCRF College Expo’s scholarships. |
February 10 | California Interscholastic Federation (CIF)/Farmers | http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/scholar-athlete | Up to $5,000 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA who have demonstrated outstanding athletic performance in a minimum of two years of varsity play in California. |
February 12 | 32nd District PTA Scholarship (Contra Costa County) | 6 awards of $500 | Students must participate in an active PTSA. Scholarships focus on the categories of school volunteering, community service, personal challenge, and exemplification of PTA values. Scholarships are distributed among these areas of focus, with two awards given to students at each of these three education paths: (1) career or technical school; (2) community college; (3) four-year college High school seniors will qualify for these scholarships if they: (1) are members of their high school PTSA; (2) are students in good standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.0; (3) plan to attend an accredited career or technical school, community college, or four-year college | |
February 13 | Davidson Fellows Scholarship | $10,000 - $50,000 | Any U.S. citizen 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2016 who have completed a significant piece of work in one of the following categories: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. | |
February 13 | Scholarship for Military Children Program | $2,000 | High School Seniors that are children of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). | |
February 14 | $1,000 | Contest is open to high school seniors who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender, or allies. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic. | ||
February 15 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) | $500 - $5000 | Must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA recipient. Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students. Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2021-2022 academic year. Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable) | |
February 15 | Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program | $3,000-$6,000 | California students whose parents and/or grandparents are proprietors of, or employed by an individual or corporation holding a California liquor license. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
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February 15 | WACE (Advancing Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education) | Varies | Seniors must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must apply and be accepted for the 2015-2016 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions. The application includes a one-page essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. | |
February 15 | AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship | https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/scholarship-contest/ | $250 - $5,000 | Applicants must be high school seniors, a U.S. Citizen, and plan to attend a four-year university. Must submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions:
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February 19 | Microsoft Scholarship | Be enrolled full time in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university in the United States, Canada or Mexico at the time you submit the application. A demonstrated record of academic achievement/excellence. Because the scholarship is merit-based, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0, or a 4.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 5.0. Show satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related STEM discipline. | ||
February 19 | Richmind Podcast, Philaburger & Glow Me Up Closet: New Year New Me Scholarship | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e84-Hh7Gk-92JyGzR9Y_RtUwkVSZp9m1/view?usp=sharing/copy | $500 (2 Awards) | Must attend a high school in Richmond or San Pablo. There is no GPA requirement. Email Richmindpodcast@gmail.com for questions/info. |
February 20 | Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship | $5,000 | High school seniors who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Applicant must have shown compassion, courage and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. | |
February 21st | Live Mas Scholarship[ | No Essay Needed or GPA requirement, all you need is a video! Check out link for more information. | ||
February 22 | $2,000 | Scholarship is open to children of building trade union members and employees of union contractors. Applicant must be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen and has been provisionally accepted as a full-time student into an undergraduate degree program at a four-year accredited college or university. | ||
February 24 @2pm | Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation | Full Ride | Full Ride merit scholarship (covers tuition, room, board and expenses for 4 yrs of undergraduate studies) for current Juniors (class of 2021). May be used at any accredited American university. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Looking for academic excellence, interest in public policy, an appreciation for and understanding of the values of President Coolidge championed, as well as humility and service. | |
February 28th | The Dream. US: National Scholarship Award | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/guidelines/ | Up to $29,000 Covers cost of tuition and fees, up to $29,000 for Bachelors degree & up to $14,500 for Associates degree. | Have current DACA or TPS status, or be eligible for DACA. Must be a graduating high school senior, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Have significant financial need and is eligible for in-state tuition. And arrived in the U.S. before their 16th birthday. In order to receive the scholarship, students must attend/plan to attend one of these partner colleges - Sonoma State, San Francisco State, CSU East Bay, San Jose State, CSU Long Beach, CSU San Bernardino, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, or Mt. San Antonio Community College. |
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March 1 | Sons of Italy Western Foundation | 3 Scholarships Awarded: 1) Academic Award 2) Athletic Award 3) Italian Language Study Award | Seniors graduating in the class of 2020 who are wholly or partially of Italian descent. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited trade school, college, university or community college for Fall 2020. The Italian Language study grant is for summer 2020. | |
March 1 | Travis Credit Union: Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship | https://www.traviscu.org/community/financial-education-free-community-events/scholarships/ | $2,000 | Applicants must be graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 bound for a 2 or 4 year college. Students who are not yet members may join the credit union and apply for the scholarship at the same time. |
March 2 | Asian Pacific Fund - Shui Kuen & Allen Chin Scholarship | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/ | $1,000 | Past/present worker in Asian Restaurant (of child of). Record of community advocacy & social justice work. Have financial need. Applicants must be incoming college students of various ethnic backgrounds with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. |
March 2 | Asian Pacific Fund - Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/ | $5,0000 | Must be at least 50% Filipino heritage, pursuing engineering, math, computer science, environmental or physical science major. CA resident, preferably SF Bay Area. Student must also demonstrate financial need, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and be a permanent resident/U.S. Citizen. |
March 2 @5pm | Junior Achievement of Northern CA Glenlyon Scholarship | https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-norcal/ja-scholarships | $5000 renewable annually for 4 years. | High school seniors are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Requirements include that the student participate in a JA program, volunteer with JA, have a minimum of 2.75 GPA, and enroll full time at an accredited college or university. |
March 3 | Scholarship for Filipina Girls | $1000 | Pinay Aspire Scholarship is open to a graduating San Francisco Bay Area high school girl of Filipina descent. Applicant must attend a 2 or 4 year college for the 2017-2018 academic year and demonstrate personal hardship, strong potential for success, and Filipino pride. | |
March 5 | Chevron SOMOS Scholarship Program | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WSPkT_gWxKLuFA1ecC1lIXJdAFF9jLE5/view?usp=sharing | $1000 | Students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a graduating senior from a WCCUSD High school. Open to students of all cultural backgrounds. This scholarship promotes students achieving and reaching their educational goals; improve access to a quality education; and to provide an academic gateway for students who are historically underserved or under-represented. Email vrobles@chevron.com if you have any further questions. |
March 6 | Richmond Rotary Club “Four-Way Test Student Essay Contest” | See flyer in counseling hallway | 1st Place $500 2nd Place $300 3rd Place $200 | Open to all students enrolled in a Richmond-area high school. The Challenge “We live in a society where the truth is becoming hard to discern, which prevents people from solving real problems, Rotarians use the Four-Way Test to evaluate the worthiness “or what we think, say , or do.” The Four-way test is meant “to encourage the ethical instincts in every person and constitutes a simple and practical guide for people of all cultures”. Show us, in a well-organized essay of 1000 words or less, how you would apply the Four-Way Test to any aspect of life. Your essay should clearly identify the object of the Four-way test (a popular thought, speech, or activity) and evaluate it using the four questions: 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to all concerned? 3) Will it build good will and better friendships? 4) Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Email essays: double spaced, to Jan Brown (jan@spokewise.com) or Pierre Thompson (pierre.thompson@outlook.com) |
March 7 | Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Community Service Scholarship | Or see counselor for application | 2 scholarships of $2500 will be awarded | This scholarship is for graduating seniors of Japanese descent in Northern California who has a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and is actively involved in their community. |
March 7 | American Association of Blacks in Energy California (AABE CA) Chapter Scholarship | https://scholarship.aabe.org/ | $500 (4 awards), $5,000 (1 National), $3000 (1 Regional) | - Unweighted academic average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) - Graduating high school senior who intends to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university - Pursuing a business, one of the physical sciences, technology,engineering or mathematics field - Underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic or NativeAmericans) CONTACT INFO: SCHOLARSHIP@AABE.ORG |
March 10 | National DNA Essay Contest | Http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml | Up to $1000 | This essay contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit an essay up to 750 words on a specific topic related to genetics. |
March 14 | West Contra Costa Public EdFund: Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship | $1000 (2 Awards) | Open to all WCCUSD seniors who have participated in high school choir programs and/or other musical performances (instrumentalists may also apply if they accompany choirs); Minimum 3.2 GPA; 2 letters of recommendation. | |
March 14 | Richmond Promise | https://richmondpromise.org/the-scholarship-application/ | up to $1500 | - Be a Richmond or North Richmond resident (i.e. have a Richmond home address) - Graduate from an eligible high school within the WCCUSD boundaries or have received your GED/high school equivalency between June 2020-2021 - Have attended an eligible school from 9th-12th grade consecutively - Complete the FAFSA or Dream Act by the March 2 Cal Grant deadline (unless not AB 540 eligible) |
March 15 | Italian Catholic Federation | $400 | Students with a total GPA of 3.2 and have maintained that for 3 ½ years and who are either Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live with in the Roman Catholic Dioceses or California or have a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, The student must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent. | |
March 15 | State Council Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship | $500 |
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March 15 | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Founders’ Centennial Scholarship | https://z-nefscholarships.smapply.org/res/p/Scholarship-Programs/ | Up to $125,000 | Must be a female senior high school student that qualifies for free or reduced lunch based upon U.S. Federal guidelines. 2) Must be graduating in May (Spring) of award year and enrolling as a full-time student in an accredited college or university in the fall of the same year. 3) Must have a min 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need. 4) Community service and involvement is a plus. Affiliation with any members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. or any of its auxiliary orgs is not a requirement. |
March 15, 2021 (received by) | Assistance League Diablo Valley: High School Seniors Scholarships | Up to $6,000 | Graduating high school senior entering a 2 or 4-year college, financial need, community involvement, school activities, work hours, 3.0 minimum GPA on transcript, resident of Contra Costa County. Need completed application, one school recommendation, one community recommendation, financial report and personal statement. | |
March 18 | West Contra Costa Retired Educators Scholarship Fund | 35- $2,000 scholarships | To apply: select scholarship application guidelines and scholarship application from the link.** Important: This application is turned in to Ms. Saechao at gina.saechao@wccusd.net and also cc catherine_giacalone@yahoo.com and pattyhalonen@comcast.net Applicants must be a WCCUSD student, who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school. All applicants must rank in the upper half of their graduating class at the end of first semester. | |
March 22nd | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship | $500 to $2000 | Graduating African American Senior from Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, or Greater San Francisco Bay Area. GPA requirement is 3.0, if GPA is below 3.0, you must submit a statement that explains your circumstances. | |
March 24 | Quest Bridge | Full scholarships to college summer programs, personalized feedback on college essays and all expense- paid campus visits and more | Who can apply: High School Juniors, with financial need, academic achievement and strength in character with financial need (household income is less than $65,000). Typical scholars often rank in the top 5%-10% of their class. | |
March 24 | The Karen Ha Scholarship | https://www.kacfsf.org/karen-ha-scholarship/ | $10,000 ($2500 per yr for 4 yrs) | Incoming freshman planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year public college or university in California in the upcoming academic year OR: Transfer student from a Bay Area community college planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year public college or university in California in the upcoming academic year. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; Korean ethnicity (at least 50%); Documented financial need; Undocumented students with DACA status are eligible to apply; International students are not eligible to apply Residency: Applicant must reside in one of five Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. Transfer student applicants must currently be attending a community college in one of these five counties. In order to qualify for renewal, scholarship recipients must submit a renewal application annually, continue to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher each academic year, and be in good community standing |
March 27 | Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/ | $2,000 - $3,000 | Applicants must be incoming college students with a minimum High School GPA of 2.8 or higher. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, CA Resident (Bay Area preferred). 50% Asian heritage, first generation college student, and have financial need. |
March 29th | Allan Petersdorf Memorial Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | Current or former dependents of the court in the foster care program (1) of Contra Costa County and living in that county or elsewhere, or (2) of another county and living in Contra Costa County. Must attend/enroll in a 4-year college, have financial need. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required. | |
March 31 | Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship | http://www.ivyandpearls.org/scholarship-application Apps in counseling hallway | $1000 - $2000 | Scholarship opportunity for students of African or African-American descent. Graduating senior living in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, or Contra Costa County. Must have a 2.75 minimum GPA. |
March 31, 2021 (received by) | Assistance League Diablo Valley: Foster Youth Scholarships | $500-$4,000 | Current or former dependents of the court in foster care program of Contra Costa County and living in that county or elsewhere. High school graduates, G.E.D. recipients eligible to attend or enrolled in a 2, 4 year or vocational school. Or Community college graduates transferring to a 4- year university. No GPA Requirement. | |
March 31 | Soledad Fernandez Scholarship | Application Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/129ZbKk50dqy2dXEq6p7SU5DbT8Zq7G22/view?usp=sharing | $5,000 | Students of Filipino descent- (full to 50%) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher attending high school in the Bay Area. |
March 31 (postmarked by) | Becca's Closet Spirit of Generosity | https://www.beccascloset.org/scholarships/ | Varies | Graduating high school senior anywhere in the United States; Minimum 2.0 unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale; Demonstrated financial need – all pages of 2021-2022 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) required (www.fafsa.gov); Have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his/her local community through service to his/her local community through volunteer service of any kind; Will attend a regionally-accredited 2 or 4-year college/university or technical/vocational institution in fall of 2021; US Citizen, legal resident or DACA-eligible |
March 31 | Toyota/Steve Young Scholar-Athlete Award Applicant | See counselor or check the counseling hallway | 2 $2,500 scholarships | One female and male whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary. |
March 31 | Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation | Up to $10,000 | Must be a resident of Contra Costa County and currently enrolled as a full-time student or high school senior enrolling in Fall 2020. Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher (HS senior). Must be able to participate in student interviews on May 7-8, 2020. And must also attend scholarship award luncheon on Friday, June 19 2020 at the Blackhawk Country Club. | |
March 31st | Chicana Latina Foundation Scholarship | 30 to 40 awards of $1,500 each | Applicants must self-identify as Chicana and/or Latina. Reside in Contra Costa, Alameda, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma, or Yolo county for at least 2 years. Must enroll in higher education, 12 units, and maintain a GPA of 2.0. If you receive the scholarship you must commit to attending the CLF leadership institute. Must also commit to volunteering 10 hours for CLF. | |
March 31 | VIP Voice Scholarship | $5000 | No essay required! Must be at least 13 years old; submit your entry by 11:59pm ET. Submit at least 2 surveys to be eligible to enter. | |
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April 1 | Captain Spencer Scholarship | Monetary Amount starting from $600 annually. | Scholarship for any senior who plans to attend any of the (9) UC campuses or Stanford and lives in Richmond or El Cerrito. | |
April 1 | Sarabeth Hartlage Scholarship | https://sarahbethhartlagescholarship.com/sarahbeth-hartlage-scholarship/ | $1000 | Any high school or college student is eligible to apply. College students must be enrolled at an accredited college or university. Need & merit based award, the recipient will be selected based off a 800 word max essay on the following subject:“How are women changing the healthcare sector? |
April 1 | Asian American Scholarship | $2000 (5 Awards) | Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2021 as a Freshman; One or both parents/guardians immigrated to the US from East or South-East Asia; Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship; Have a track record of involvement and interest in Asian American communities, issues, or causes; and Be a US citizen, resident or foreign national | |
April 1 | Jack & Julie Narcolepsy Scholarship | $1000 | Must be a high school senior in the United States; planning to attend a four-year college or university starting in Fall 2021. Have a diagnosis of narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia (confirmation of diagnosis by a medical professional is required). | |
April 1, 2021 (received by) | Assistance League Diablo Valley: Spotlight on YOU! Scholarship | Up to $3,000 | Students must: be a resident of Contra Costa County; demonstrate financial need; have a 2.5 GPA or higher; be enrolled in an accredited vocational/technical program or CTE program through a community college. | |
April 1 | “I Have Spirit, Yes I Do” School spirit Scholarship | 1st Place: $3000 2nd place: $2000 3rd Place: $1000 | Open to all high school seniors in the United States who will be attending college in 2021 (community college or a 4-year university!)
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April 1 | The Mattress Nerd Scholarship | https://www.mattressnerd.com/scholarship/ | $1000 | All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship. No minimum GPA requirement.Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply. Applicant must be someone who is promoting positive environmental change. |
April 1 | Employment BOOST $1000 College Scholarship | $1000 | 1) Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. 2) Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application. Eligible colleges include two-year and four-year universities in the United States. 3) Must have a minimum GPA of 3.6. Current (unofficial) transcripts must be sent with the application. 4) High school students who are applying must have a letter of acceptance from the college they intend to attend. A copy of this letter must be included in the application.5) One letter of reference must be included in the application. This letter must come from one of the following sources: a current or former teacher of the student, or a current or former employer of the student. | |
April 1 | California Chapter: Women in Mining Scholarship | $2,500 (5 Awards) | Women in Mining, California Chapter, seeks scholarship candidates who possess a commitment to obtain an education leading to a degree through a course of study related to mining, geology, engineering or environmental studies. Applicants must be a senior in high school or currently enrolled full time in college. Applicants must currently maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. Proof of full time enrollment in secondary education prior to receiving the award. Must be a CA resident and U.S. citizen. | |
April 2 | 1000 Dreams Scholarship Fund | https://1000dreamsfund.org/apply/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund/ | $1000 | Eligibility: women attending high school or a two-year or four-year college/university in the United States. Must demonstrate financial need. Previous recipients are not eligible to reapply. Funds can be used for needs including, but not exclusive to:
Needs that are ongoing (e.g., utility bills, food costs) or related to medical care are not covered by this fund. This scholarship is not to fund tuition. The intention is to provide access to educational opportunities beyond tuition. |
April 5 by 11:59pm | Wa Sung Community Service Club Merit Award Scholarship Program | $2,500 and numerous $1,500 scholarships | Applicants must be graduating high school seniors of Asian descent currently attending school in Alameda or Contra Costa County. | |
April 7 | Writing The Future Scholarship | $1000 | 1) Must be a high school senior on track to graduate or a college student enrolled in an accredited four-year university/college, or currently enrolled in a two-year college and planning to transfer to a four-year university/college upon completion. 2) Have earned, or will earn your high school diploma this calendar year.3) Maintained a 3.0 or higher GPA. 4) U.S. Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status. DACA recipients are welcome to apply 5) You must complete all entry fields on the application for the scholarship. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Entries that do not meet the word count requirement will not be considered. | |
April 9 | Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority Inc., Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter Scholarship | https://www.zetaseastbay.org/foundation.html | $1000 Awards | Applicants must be an African-American female or female of African descent, a current high school senior in the East Bay Area, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and will attend a 4-year college or university beginning Fall 2021. |
April 12 | CAA Youth Scholarship Program | https://www.caaonline.org/programs/youth-scholarship-program/ | Up to $20,000 in grants (one state wide and two national) | Scholarships for graduating seniors of Law Enforcement and fire Service Personnel in California. |
April 15 | Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship | https://www.ccacdst.org/educational-development-and-scholarships/ | $1,000 | 1) The applicant must be an African-American graduating high school senior (Class of 2021) who lives in or attends high school in Contra Costa County; 2) The applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; 3) The applicant must enroll in a four-year college/university, beginning Fall 2021; 4) The applicant must be a United States citizen; 5) Children of Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. members are ineligible to apply |
April 15 | Kappa Community Project Scholarship | $1000 | Applicants must be a graduating senior, be enrolling at a 2 or 4-year college in the Fall 2021, must be a U.S. citizen with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applicants must live in Alameda, Contra Costa or San Mateo County. Students of African American and Hispanic descent are highly encouraged to apply. | |
April 15 | Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/64839-Horatio-Alger-Association | $2500 | Enrolled in a 2 year or less career/technical degree/certificate program in Fall. Attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution. Demonstrate financial need; applicants must be Pell Grant eligible. Be under age of 30, be a U.S. citizen |
April 15th | Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority Scholarship | Applications are in the counselor's hallway. | (1) $500 Award & (9) $250 - $400 Awards | Applicant must be a female High School Senior with a GPA of at least 2.5, attend a junior college, vocational school, or a four-year institution fall semester of 2017. The applicant does not need U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency for this scholarship. |
April 15 | (ISC)2 Women’s CyberSecurity Scholarships | $1000 - $6000 (10 awards) | Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. GPA must be at least 3.3. US citizenship not required. May be attending on campus or online; full time or part time. You do not currently need to be enrolled, however no awards will be disbursed until the recipient is enrolled in a college or university. | |
April 15 | College JumpStart Scholarship Program | Up to $1,000 | The scholarship is an annual, merit-based essay competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that the applicant is committed to going to school and can express his or her goals for getting a higher education. | |
April 15 | Create Real Impact Scholarship Competition | $500-$5,000 | Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia between the ages of 14 and 22 years who are enrolled as full-time students. Applicants must create an original work (video, music, creative writing or artwork) showcasing your idea for a SOLUTION to the very real problem of reckless and distracted driving. | |
April 15 | Gloria Barron Prize For Young Heroes | $5,000 | Open to US and Canadian residents age 8 - 18 who have organized and led an extraordinary service activity which has clearly benefited other people or the planet we share. Must be nominated by an adult (not a family member). | |
April 15 @8:59pm PST | LEAGUE Foundation Scholarships | Varies | The program is open to self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender graduating high school seniors who are involved in their community. Must provide two essays and demonstrate community involvement. Minimum 3.0 GPA. | |
April 15 | We the Student Scholarship Essay Contest | https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest | Awards of $500 to $7500 (grand prize) | Open to all U.S. citizens/legal residents who are students, no older than 19 and no younger than 14 as of the end of the Contest Period who (1) attend school in the United States, one of its territories or districts, or an American Armed Forces School Abroad, and (2) who are in grades 8 -12 attending public, private, religious, or charter schools, or (3) are enrolled in a GED or correspondence school program, or (4) are attending a home school program. This essay prompt this year is: What is the relationship between equality and justice? (500-800 words) |
April 16 | Porch Skilled Trade & Technology Scholarships | $2000 | 1) You must be 18 years or over and currently be enrolled as a high school senior, or in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program, or be planning to enroll in a high school, community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program during the 2021-2022 academic program in the United States.2) You must have a minimum 3.4 GPA. 3) You must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by Porch. | |
April 16 | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship | $1,000-$2,500 | This scholarship is open to hispanic seniors who have a history of public service-oriented activities, leadership, and financial need. | |
April 16 | Soroptimist High School Scholarship | $5,000 | Female high school seniors graduating from WCCUSD and attending a 2 or 4 year college. Applicants must be US citizen, have financial need, be involved in extracurriculars and have maintained a 2.5 GPA. | |
April 17 | (CASCWA) California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance Scholarship | Email Janet for the app jmcmurray@wccusd.net | $500 | Scholarship will be awarded to deserving, graduating high school seniors who have overcome unique obstacles and difficulties. |
April 18, 2021 @11:59pm | De Anza PTSA Scholarship | Awards ranging between $500- $2000 | This scholarship is for De Anza High School Seniors who; complete the application package to include a personal statement, demonstrated participation in extracurricular activities, and a letter of recommendation. Have questions? Contact daptsacommunications@gmail.com | |
April 19 @5pm | Frederick M. Roberts College Scholarships | Monetary Award | High school seniors enrolled and graduating from a school in the State of California for the 2020-2021 academic year. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Will have to provide proof of acceptances to an accredited institution of higher learning for Fall 2021 | |
April 20 | Gaines-Jones Scholarship | $500- $2000 | Be a college-bound, African American HS Senior residing in one of these SF Bay Area Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, or Sonoma County. Must clearly demonstrate a financial need, must show an upward trajectory in grades and courses on transcript. | |
April 20 | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college freshman and sophomores who play or compete in a sport. Applicant must submit an essay on how they have overcome adversity to succeed in a sport. | ||
April 22 | Student-View Scholarship Program | $500-$5,000 | For high school seniors only who must complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges and are then automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. | |
April 23 | Society of Women Engineers | $500- $2000 | Current high school senior or community college student planning to pursue a degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited university. Identifies as a woman or other underrepresented gender including non-binary and gender non-conforming.Lives or attends school in the boundaries of the Golden Gate Section | |
April 26 | The Fountainhead Essay Contest | $50-$10,000 | Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school. Please see their website for essay questions. | |
April 27 | Sylvester Greenwood Memorial Scholarship | Application File on website | $1,000 | Applicants must be a WCCUSD high school senior with at least a 2.0 GPA with financial need interested in attending a college, university, or trade school. |
April 29 | Anthem Essay Contest | 1st Place: $2000 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $100 |
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April 30 @7pm | S.A.T. (Scholarships Are Terrific!) | Applications in counseling hallway | $1,000 | Seniors graduating from a WCCUSD high school. Must provide proof of enrollment at a four-year university. |
April 30 | Asian Pacific Fund - Lapiz Family Scholarship | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/ | $2,000 | Past/present farm or migrant farm worker (or child of), and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and be a permanent resident/U.S. citizen. |
April 30 | Pinay Aspire Scholarship | $1000 | The Pinay Aspire Scholarship recipient will be a young woman who: Resides or attends school in one of the 9 San Francisco Bay Area counties. Is a high school student of Filipino descent and will attend college the following academic year. Demonstrated personal, community and/or academic success. Experienced personal hardship(s). Has a deep sense of pride and connection for Filipino heritage, culture, and identity. | |
April 30 & Aug 31 | RentHop’s College and University Scholarship Program | Up to $2000 | Submit your essay under 500 words using our Scholarship Application Form. You must be a current student in an eligible undergraduate program or a graduating high school senior, working towards a bachelors degree or associate's degree. Awards include the following:
* RentHop will check with the recipient’s school to confirm their policy on external scholarship checks. If required, scholarship checks will be sent directly to the winner’s school. | |
April 30 & Aug 31 | RealtyHop Scholarship | Up to $2000 | Submit your essay under 500 words using our Scholarship Application Form. 1) You must be a current student in an eligible undergraduate program or a graduating high school senior in the U.S., working towards a bachelor’s degree or associate's degree. 2) You must apply using your school email address. If your school does not provide one or does not allow students to send/receive external emails via the school affiliated email address, then you may still apply using your personal email. We will ultimately need to verify your eligibility upon submission via a PDF file of your acceptance letter or proof of enrollment to the Undergraduate or Associates program. | |
April 30 (currently no update of 2021 app deadline) | Your Filipino Professionals Association (YFPA) Scholarship | $2500 (3 Awards) | Eligibility Requirements: Be a graduating college-bound high school senior. Attend a high school within a 50-mile radius of San Francisco, CA. Have an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher upon graduation. Have been accepted to a 4-year college at the time scholarships are awarded. If chosen as a finalist, attend a 30 minute online interview with the YFPA Scholarship Panel. If selected as a recipient, attend the YFPA Scholarship Awards Night, TBD in June. | |
April 30 | 2021 Young Innovator Scholarship | Monetary Award | To be considered eligible for the 2021 Young Innovator Scholarship, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law program within the United States. We encourage high school seniors who will be enrolled in college before the application deadline of April 30, 2021 to apply. Candidates must also have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. All applications must be submitted by the deadline of April 30, 2021 to be considered. | |
April 30 | The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship | $1000 | Open to all students including undocumented students (with or without DACA) who have had their lives altered because of tax controversies. Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. | |
April 30 | ACFEF Scholarship | From $1,5000 to $2,500 | Open to all students, including undocumented students (with or without DACA) who have been accepted or are enrolled at an institution with a culinary, pastry, or food service-related major. Scholarships:
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April 30 | Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship | https://blog.crosswordhobbyist.com/crossword-hobbyist-crossword-scholarship/ | $1000 | The Crossword Hobbyist Scholarship competition is open to all current or incoming undergraduate students who will be enrolled for the fall 2021 semester or quarter. We verify enrollment with the winner’s school before dispersing the award. To be considered for competition, all crosswords must be original, written solely by the applicant, and not previously published elsewhere. Additionally, they must be created and published publicly on Crossword Hobbyist following all instructions and guidelines outlined. |
April 30 | USPAACC 2021 College Scholarship Application | https://uspaacc.smapply.io/prog/uspaacc_2021_college_scholarship_application_/ | $3000 - $5000 | Must be a high school senior of Asian Pacific Island heritage (except for Bruce Lee Scholarship); A citizen or permanent resident of the United States; Beginning full-time study at an accredited post-secondary educational institution in the United States in Fall 2021 Award requirements
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April 30 | El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce Scholarship | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VlHCtzvOer5aM8V1VALKtGN0RnhPdEWU/view | $500 | Must be a De Anza HS senior planning to attend community college at Contra Costa College, Diablo Valley College or Los Medanos College. Email completed applications to Ms. Saechao at gina.saechao@wccusd.net |
April 30 | Doc and Jean Chaffee Fund | https://www.centralvalleycf.org/donors/funds/scholarship-fund/paul-doc-and-jean-chaffee-scholarship/ | $500 - $1000 | Open to: (1) Graduating high school seniors entering college majoring in fields related to animal science, plant science, or environmental science - All applicants must be majoring in a field related to animal science, plant science, or environmental - Applicants must demonstrate extraordinary academic growth, financial need, community service, and school - Applicants must be available for a possible interview with the selection committee. If applicants are unable to meet in person, a Skype, FaceTime, or phone interview may be scheduled. |
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May 1 | Bio-Rad Scholarship | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn7Ub6nlWPjAsF71fNxN7_YnmUT3do2jE6uMfiyxWsw10VWQ/viewform | $2,000 to $3,000 | To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant must: • Be a graduating, college-bound senior from a high school within the following counties: Solano County, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County. • Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher • Have already been accepted to a 2- or 4-year college at the time scholarships are awarded.
Awards: Bio-Rad Scholarship $2,000 (20 awards) Ron Mardigian Scholarship $3,000 (1 award) David and Alice Schwartz Scholarship $3,000 (1 award) |
May 1 | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1blTuUjMM3HqO6__RRWpiMXBjEMhXkH5N/view?usp=sharing/copy | $1500 | African-American graduating high school students (Class of 2021) who are enrolled in a four year College/University for Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters. Alameda or Contra Costa County Resident. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Active in Community Service Initiatives. Meets the Criteria set forth by all four Cardinal Principles:
For additional information, please call Dr. Tony Anderson (415) 298-5760 or email tonyandersonqueman@gmail.com to request an electronic copy of the application. |
May 1 | Cal Aggie Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship | https://alumni.ucdavis.edu/scholarships/caaa-leadership-scholarship | $1000 - $4000
Possibility to be nominated for additional $10,000 | Must be attending UC Davis in the Fall, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicant demonstrates leadership in extracurricular activities, community activities, employment or personal situations. |
May 4 | High School Senior Scholarship Essay | Up to $3,000 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who intend to attend college. Applicant must submit an essay on self-responsibility. | |
May 5 | Nurse Corps Scholarship Program | Monthly stipend of $1330 for the 2016-2017 year | Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens, national or lawful permanent residents who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States. | |
May 6 | Rotary Club of El Sobrante Scholarship | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yqhtpdFdCqv4gCa7XNncWWoixKX3pv_w/view?usp=sharing/copy | James Storer Scholarship: $1500 4-yr: $1000 Community College: $750 | DAHS seniors must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and be in good standing. Students must plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school. Criteria we’re looking for is community and school service. Complete apps include: Personal Info, Activities and Awards, Personal Statement, Transcript, 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 from a school person and 1 from a community person). Please save app as a PDF when sending via email. Apps due to Mr. John Bernardin at jbernardin@comcast.net |
May 7 | NLPOA Suenos Scholarship | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s9rpdN3OS58XA7sb3qoCH3eufzad5V77/view?usp=sharing | $500 - $1000 | Those of Latino background are highly encouraged to apply. Be a High School Senior or current college student with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Will attend a junior college, vocational school, or a four-year institution in the fall semester of 2021. U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is not a requirement for this scholarship and will not be reviewed in considering. Will pursue a career in criminal justice, law, First Responders (EMT, fire, and police), the medical field, or the education field. |
May 8th | GALS 2018 National Ambassador Scholarship | $500 and a year-long educational advising program with a current UC Berkeley student mentor. | The GALS 2018 National Ambassador Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship awarded to one exceptional high school girl who demonstrates exemplary leadership, drive, and integrity to pursue higher education. | |
May 8 | Los Hermanos de Stanford | http://web.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/cgi-bin/HermanosWordpress2012/wordpress/?page_id=475 | Up to $1,000 | Scholarship is open to Latino/Latina students who are graduating from high school with plans to attend any two-year or four-year institution of higher education. |
May 8 | Leonard Garcia Memorial Scholarship | Applications are available in the counselor’s hallway | $1250 | This scholarship is for seniors who are in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, have career service-oriented aspirations, and plans to attend a two or four-year college or university fall 2017. |
May 9th | The Fluegelman Bunnell Award | Laptop award to college bound students | Must be a Bay Area High School Senior with a minimum 3.5 GPA with financial need who has overcome financial social and family hardships. | |
May 9 | Pledge Your Collegiance Scholarship | Up to $5,000 | Scholarship is open to high school seniors heading to college in the fall. Applicant must announce their college decision on Instagram. | |
May 10 | Shirley A. Kille Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | Must be a senior graduating from a WCCUSD school. Be in good academic standing, 2.5 minimum GPA, and involvement in activities that benefit school and community. Have to show proof of enrollment at a fully accredited community college, university or non-profit technical/trade school. | |
May 10th | Girls Advocating Leadership & Strength (GALS) | $500 scholarship along with a year long internship with a UC Berkeley student | Female high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. The applicants will be judged on their leadership, academic achievements, and community involvement. | |
May 10 | Jim Dodson Scholarship | http://www.jimdodsonlaw.com/library/the-jim-dodson-law-scholarship.cfm | $1,500 | Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in a four-year college. Applicant must create a video on safety on the road. |
May 12 | Illuminating Ideas Scholarship | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit an essay that discusses three ways their school is currently wasting or misusing energy. | |
May 15 | Kaiser Permanente Heath Equity Scholarship | https://kp-health-equity-scholars.hsfts.net/scholarship | $5000 | Must be pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, marketing, operations, public policy) career in the healthcare industry. Min. cumulative GPA of 2.5 |
May 15 | Application Careers $500 Scholarship Contest | $500 | Scholarship is open to students enrolled at the undergraduate level in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to their ideal career. | |
May 17 | Omega Upsilon Omega Scholarship | http://omegaupsilonomega.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Scholarship-Package-Final.pdf | $2000 (several awards) | Ermestine Martin Scholarship: High School Senior (male or female), Attend a high school in Contra Costa County, Have a grade point average of 3.00 or above, on a 4.00 scale, Applying to a 4 year university or college, African American, US Citizen, and Resident of Contra Costa County. Letitia Shelby Scholarships: Foster youth, Attend a high school in Contra Costa County, Have a grade point average of 3.00 or above, on a 4.00 scale, Applying to a 4 year university or college, African American (male or female), US Citizen, and Resident of Contra Costa County. |
May 18th | National Black Police Association Alphonso Deal Scholarship Award | http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html | Senior in high school, a United States Citizen, have good character and receive a letter of recommendation from counselor, teacher or principal. Interested in pursuing higher education training in the academics of Law Enforcement, or other related areas, for the betterment of the Criminal Justice System. | |
May 22 @11pm | Pinays Rising Scholarship | $500 | This educational scholarship program is open to all self-identified Pinays/x who will be attending an institution of higher learning, full time, for the Fall 2020 semester. Must be a resident of mainland U.S., Hawaii, or Guam. Must meet at least one (1) of the following: Arts – you are a visual artist, a dancer, DJ, singer, conceptual artist, choreographer, poet, emcee, songwriter, musician, multi-disciplinary artist, actor, playwright, etc. (this list is suggestive not exhaustive) and use your art form as a tool to inspire others or as an instrument for positive social change in your community; or Activism/Community Service – you are involved in community work that highlights and brings forth social, racial, educational, and/or economic justice. | |
May 23 | B. Davis Scholarship | $1,000 | This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. Essay Prompt: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that are developed in an individual. | |
May 25 | El Cerrito Branch NAACP Scholarship in memory of Mr. George Perry Floyd. | Instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QGUCJxN67A_AKBmMfA_wy1cjGa12pAT/view?usp=sharing App: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11C1lvrEGesb52ONVFzRlN-eKrRvCEK45/view?usp=sharing | $500 (for Community College) $1000 (for 4-yr) | Open to all WCCUSD African American Male seniors, must demonstrate scholastic achievement, community & school activity involvement, and financial need. |
May 27 | Live Mas Scholarship | Up to $25,000 | Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, between 16 and 24 years of age, and on track to apply for accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational programs. Applicant must submit a video (two minutes or less) that tells the story of your life’s passion. | |
May 30 | $2000 | Scholarship is open to women studying (or planning to study) science, technology, engineering, or math at an accredited college or university. | ||
May 30 | Flag Manufacturers Association of America Scholarship Program | $2,000 | Open to high school seniors. Entrants must create a video (no longer than 3 minutes) explaining what the United States flag means to the applicant. | |
May 30 | Lependorf & Silverstein Scholarship | $500 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicant must submit a short introduction and an essay about the applicant’s education and goals. | |
May 31 | PB & J Scholarship | $500 - $1000 | Open to all college bound seniors at De Anza High School. Must attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in Fall 2020. | |
May 31 | Golden Asp College Scholarship | https://goldenaspprom.com/golden-asp-college-scholarship-essay-contest | $1,000 | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to feminism. |
May 31 | The College Place Scholarship - Class of 2021 | Apply by texting the response to the question in elig. column. | $500 | Class of 2021 Eligibility
Text The College Place your response to the following question: Which college or career technical school have you decided to attend and what is your planned major? |
May 31 | The College Place Scholarship - Class of 2022 | Apply by texting the response to the question in elig. column. | $500 | Class of 2022 Eligibility
Text The College Place your response to the following question: Which academic subject inspires you most or frustrates you most and why? |
JUNE | ||||
June 1 | "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship | $1,000 | Applicants must be high school seniors interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Applications must include essay. | |
June 1 | PG&E STEM Scholarship | 20 $10,000 awards & 20 $2,500 awards | High school seniors who is a PG&E customer. Must be pursuing a degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: • Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, environmental, power and/or energy) • Computer Science/Information Systems • Cyber Security • Environmental Sciences | |
June 1 | 10,000 Degrees: Community College Success Program Scholarship (CCSP) | 6 year renewable scholarship | Student must demonstrate financial need/from a low income household; Be graduating senior from WCCUSD High School; Must be planning to attend a community college for Fall 2021; Complete two short essay responses; Submit SAR (FAFSA / CA Dream Act); Open to undocumented students, no GPA required | |
June 1 | Andrew Fluegelman Prize | new Macintosh laptop computer | For high school seniors who have graduated with excellent grades (3.0 GPA minimum) and who have been accepted into a 4-year college or university. They are looking for students who have overcome significant economic, social and family hardships, and who have contributed to their communities by participating in after school and/or community programs. Applications are evaluated on the basis of need and upon the excellence of the required essay (1200 to 2000 words). | |
June 1 | Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship | $1,200 | Scholarship is open to students currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School, or actively enrolled in a Cosmetology/Barber program. | |
June 1 | Debt.com Scholarship for Aggressive Scholarship | $500 | Applicant must send proof they have applied to other scholarships, as well as a letter explaining why they need the scholarship and their experience applying for scholarships. | |
June 10 | Bruce Lee Foundation Scholarship | Up to $10,000 | Scholarship is open to students who are 16 years of age or older and planning on (or currently enrolled) at a two-year college, four-year university, or trade/vocational school in the United States. Applicant must demonstrate Bruce Lee’s passion for education, as well as his qualities of honest expression, forward thought, self-exploration, and assertiveness. | |
June 13 | AWIS East Bay Scholarship | $1000 (5 Awards) | For all scholarships: Female-identifying students actively engaged in a degree program in upcoming academic year may apply. Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted by) an accredited college or university in the East Bay, CA. For the Sara Mathews Scholarship: Priority will be given to applicants that are East Bay residents, though all California residents are eligible. For the Helen Sowers Scholarship: Priority will be given to students accepted to/ attending California State University, East Bay (as that is where Helen taught). Though if there are no applicants from CSU East Bay, students attending any East Bay institution are eligible. | |
June 14 | Moving Forward Scholarship | Several $500-$1500 awards | For Richmond residents and people living in the surrounding area (San Pablo, El Sobrante). Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must have been accepted to a 2 or 4-year college or technical school, or be currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college or technical school. Please submit a copy of the acceptance letter or proof of enrollment. Applicants must demonstrate involvement in their community through community service | |
June 15 | Global Lift Equipment CA Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/college_scholarship_applications.php#sthash.qSNfVF0P.dpbs | $500 | Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US no later than the Fall of 2019. Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page. Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Be a resident of the United States or Canada. |
June 18 | N-Spire Scholarship | $800K+ Scholarships Available | Applicants must:
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June 30 | Lift Parts Express CA Scholarship | $500 | Be a current senior in high school or a Freshman or Sophomore in college/university. Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada and enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2019. Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
June 30 | East Contra Costa County Republican Women Federated Scholarship/Leadership Award | Applications are available in the counselor's hallway | Award amount varies | Scholarship is open to female high school seniors who are residents of East Contra Costa County, demonstrated leadership experience, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. |
June 30 | Digital Privacy Scholarship | http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/digital-privacy-scholarship/ | $1000 | The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand why you should be cautious about what you post on the Internet. For more information about digital privacy, please see these articles. |
June 30 | Aspiring Nurse Scholarship | $1000 | This scholarship is for an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics; a passion for the nursing profession along with the overall field of healthcare. | |
June 30 | Live Poets Society of New Jersey | $500 | Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. | |
JULY | ||||
July 3 | High School Super Senior Scholarship | https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/1000116/high-school-super-senior-scholarship/ | $5,000 | Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior that has applied or has been accepted to a full-time program at a two-year or four-year college, vocational, technical, or private career institution. Institution must be listed here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home Must be at least 16 years old. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be a U.S. Citizen. Upon selection, the applicant will have to verify they have been accepted to a program. |
July 15 | Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship | https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pedro-zamora-young-leaders-scholarship-2 | $5000 | Eligibility: 27 yrs or younger; demonstrates passion for the arts as the vehicle for their own HIV/AIDs community activism and expression; currently a high school senior or undergraduate |
July 15 | Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award | https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/mary-bowman-arts-in-activism-award | $5000 | Eligibility: 27 yrs or younger; Demonstrate active commitment to mitigating the impact of the HIV/AIDs; Currently a high school senior or undergraduate; completed community service |
July 15 | Christensen Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship | scholarship@davidchristensenlaw.com | $2500 | Scholarship is open to anyone in the US who is pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited college or university. Applicants must provide a link to their Facebook or Twitter Profile. Application Essay of 1800 to 2000 words. |
July 31 | Financial Futures Scholarship | http://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/ | $1,000 | High School Seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who plan to major in business, accounting, finance, mathematics, management, and others related to the personal finance industry. Applicants must be a U.S. resident. Must send in an official transcript. Scholarship must go to tuition purposes (will be paid directly to the university/college) |
Scholarships that DON’T require proof of citizenship → https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/undergraduate-scholarships/