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National/State Scholarships
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Name of ScholarshipDue DateDescriptionScholarship AmountWhere to submit
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GE Reagan ScholarshipJanuary 5, 2024- Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
- Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
- Be citizens of the United States of America
- Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2023 or spring 2024. Homeschooled applicants, and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
-Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2024-2025 academic school year		Up to $40,000Online Application
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Grow Ag Leaders (FFA)January 11, 2025-Students applying for a scholarship must be under the age of 23
-Be a high school senior or a full-time college student
-Have at least a 2.5 GPA
-Be pursuing or intending to pursue an ag-related degree in an eligible field of study and meet any and all other Program eligibility requirements as provided on the National FFA Website		$1,500Online Application
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The Coolidge Scholarship For AmericaJanuary 18, 2024-Coolidge scholars must possess a distinguished academic record. Competitive candidates will have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them. Awardees will demonstrate an uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity
Interest in Public Policy and Appreciation of -Coolidge Values:
-Humility and Service		TBDOnline Application
CoolidgeScholars@CoolidgeFoundation.org
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Washington Crossing Foundation ScholarshipJanuary 15, 2024Competition open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
-Entrants receiving full four-year scholarships shall be eligible only for one-year special awards.
-Awards for those entering Armed Forces Colleges are eligible for one-year special awards.		$500-5000Mail in application:
Washington Crossing Foundation
P.O. Box 503
Levittown, PA 19058-0503
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eQuality Scholarship CollaborativeJanuary 31, 2024Eligible students fall into one of these categories:
-Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete high school or equivalent between 1 Jul 2019 and 30 Jun 2024;
-Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete community college between 1 Jul 2019 and 30 Jun 2024;
-LGBT+ graduates of Oakland Unified School District high schools;
​Students pursuing a medical degree at an accredited medical school in California		$6,000Online Application
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Boyd J. Cameron Memorial ScholarshipFebruary 15, 2024Undergraduate students are eligible to apply if they are first generation college students pursuing a career in business and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
-Essay Question: Why are you pursuing a business degree? How do you plan to make a positive impact on your community through your education?		$1,000Online Application
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Hispanic Scholarship FundFebruary 15, 2024-Must be of Hispanic heritage
-U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA -Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
-Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year
-Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)		$500-$5000Online Application
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Bright Light ScholarshipsFebruary 15, 2024-Any high school or undergraduate student who is an underrepresented minority and/or a first-generation college student who is pursuing a degree in business may apply for this scholarship.
-Write about why you are interested in business and how you will use your education to make an impact on your community.		$1,000Online Application
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CHURCH OF THE WAYFARER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

2024 SCHOLARSHIP		February 16, 2024-The applicant must have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.50 (unweighted) or above.
-The applicant and family of the applicant must have resided in Monterey County for at least one
of the past three years.
-The applicant must attend one of the Monterey County High Schools.
-The applicant must plan to attend an accredited four-year academic college or California
community college.
-Applicants should demonstrate involvement in community, school and church activities.
-Payment of the Scholarship requires official proof of enrollment and registration in a four-year
academic college or California community college.
-The completed Scholarship application, including academic transcripts, information regarding
-Honors IB and/or AP coursework, and three letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, one
from a counselor, and one from your minister or priest). Request these letters early as they must
be included in your application.		$2000-5000Email or Mail in Application:
Email Contact: office@churchofthewayfarer.com
P.O. Box 2205 Carmel, CA 93921
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California Association of Winegrape Growers FoundationMarch 1, 2024-Each year the Foundation awards six scholarships to high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower.
-In addition, one Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year.		 California State University Four Year Program ($8,000 each) or for a California Community College Two Year Program ($2,000 each).Online Application
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NIAF Scholarship ProgramMarch 1, 2024-Have an active NIAF Membership. Students may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.
-Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education on a full time basis for the Fall 2024 semester
-Have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). (Some scholarships require a lower GPA for eligibility.)
-Be a United States Citizen or permanent resident alien.
-Have Italian American ancestry. To be considered Italian American, the student must have at least one
ancestor who has immigrated from Italy		$500-5000Online Application
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National Panhellenic ConferenceMarch 10, 2024-Applicants will be asked to complete a short essay using the included prompt (max: 500 words).--Along with the essay question, the following materials are required to complete the application:
-Resume (include academic pursuits, school/extra-curricular involvement and community involvement)
-One (1) letter of support/recommendation indicating a commitment to high academic achievement, school and community involvement		TBDOnline Application
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Doodle for GoogleMarch 14, 2024Eligibility Criteria
All students enrolled in US-based schools, including homeschooled students and children of military personnel abroad, can enter.
Submissions can be in any medium, including crayons, clay, found objects, digital art, video, etc.
Students must be 13 years of age or older.
Submissions will be judged based on artistic merit, creativity, and theme communication.		National Winner: The overall winner receives a $55,000 college scholarship, $50,000 in tech for their school, Google hardware, and their Doodle featured on Google for a day.
National Finalists: Five National Finalists receive a $5,000 college scholarship, Google hardware, and swag.
State and Territory Winners: 55 state and territory winners receive Google hardware and acknowledgment on the Doodle for Google gallery.		Apply Online
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2024 Horatio Alger Scholarship3/15/2024-Be enrolled full-time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
-Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
-Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
-Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
-Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
-Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
-Be a United States citizen		TBDOnline Application
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State Council Cabrillo Civic Clubs of CaliforniaMarch 15, 20241.Applicants must be of Portuguese descent and be a USA citizen or permanent resident.
2. Applicant must have maintained a minimum 3.50 Total Weighted Grade Point Average for
Grades 9 -12 and be a graduating Senior of a California high school.
(An official High School Transcript must accompany the application)
3. Applicant meets all entrance requirements of the accredited community college, college, trade school or
university the applicant plans to attend.
4. Applicant must have participated in at least three(3) extra-curricular activities while in high school.
5. Applicant must present one(1) letter of recommendation from an individual who will vouch for the
applicant’s academic standing, character, personality, and extracurricular activities. The letter of
recommendation must be from the Principal, Dean, Counselor, or Teacher of the high school
currently attending.
6. Applicants must complete the Application for an Undergraduate Scholarship, including the essay.		$500Mail in Paper Application
Breck Austin
State Scholarship Chairperson
472 Paradise View Drive
Vista, CA 92083
Phone: (760) 536-3575
Fax: (760) 536-3375
E-mail: teamaustin87@att.net
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Horatio Alger ScholarshipMarch 15, 2024-Student must be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation.
-Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
-Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
-Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
-Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
-Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
Be a United States citizen		TBDOnline Application
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Animal Welfare Institute ScholarshipMarch 16, 2024High school seniors in the United States are eligible to apply for this scholarship if they
(1) have demonstrated a commitment to animal welfare through volunteer work and/or advocacy and
(2) intend to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species.
**Applicants will be required to submit two letters of recommendation from individuals (not family members) who can speak to the applicant’s education record and commitment to animal welfare. One letter of recommendation should be from someone working at the applicant’s school who can speak to the applicant’s abilities as a student, and the other from someone involved with or directly aware of efforts by the student to help protect animals. If selected as a finalist, the applicant will be required to supply confirmation of acceptance to a college or university prior to scholarship distribution.		$3,000Apply Online
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Reinaldo Jiraud Memorial ScholarshipMarch 20, 2024-Any first generation Hispanic undergraduate is eligible to apply.
-To apply, tell us about your personal struggles as a first generation students and how this has shaped your personal growth		$500Online Application
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Xavier M. Monroe Heart of Gold Memorial ScholarshipMarch 21, 2024-Any African American high school or undergraduate student may apply for this scholarship, but first-generation applicants are preferred$500Online Application
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Social Good Scholarship ProgramMarch 21, 2024Unweighted GPA (9th-11th grades, including all subjects)
Difficulty of curriculum
30 seconds to 3 minute video submission
Student’s application information
Financial need (as determined by the D’Andre D. Lampkin Social Good Scholarship Committee)
SAT or ACT (recommended, but not required)		$2000 and $1000Online Application
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Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship ProgramMarch 31, 2024Unmarried child/adopted or stepchild of active duty, retired or veteran member of USAF, ANG or AFRC. No Officer dependents!
Must be age 23 years or younger and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
12th-year high school student or full-time college undergraduate student
Enrolled/accepted to an accredited college/university
No membership requirements on the part of the applicant or sponsor
Applicant must be dependent upon their parent or guardian for over 1/2 of his/her support		$5,000 – Major General Alfred K. Flowers Scholarship
$4,000 - Clyde V. Prince Memorial Scholarship
$2,500 - Academic Excellence Scholarship
$2,000 - Richard Howard Scholarship
$2,000 - Julene Howard Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 – Sgt. James R. Seal Memorial Scholarships
$2,000 - Academic Excellence Scholarships
$1,500 - Academic Excellence Scholarships (two awarded each year)
$1,000 - USAA Academic Excellence Scholarships to Air Force Applicants (three awarded each year)
$1,000 - USAA Academic Excellence Scholarships to Space Force Applicants (three awarded each year)		Apply Online
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Tzu Chi Scholars 2024March 31, 2023Applicant demonstrates financial need for college tuition and related expenses.
Applicant is a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent.
Applicant has a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Applicant will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the academic year 2024-2025.		$1,500Online Application
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LULAC National Scholarship FundMarch 31, 2024Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
Must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered for the scholarship. Please check the list of participating LULAC Councils before accessing the application. If there is not a LULAC Council in your area, you are not eligible for consideration. 		Various AmountsOnline Application
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Sallie Mae ScholarshipMarch 31, 2024The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and any US Territory age 17 or older at the time of entry, and who meet one (1) of the four (4) following eligibility requirements at the time of entry:
a parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
a student who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
a parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
a student who is currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located with the United States, within a year of graduating high school ("Entrant").
$2,000Online Application
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INKAS® “RISING STAR” SCHOLARSHIPMarch 31, 2024To be eligible for INKAS® Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (i.e., as of January 2024) as a full-time student in Business or Engineering areas of study at an accredited university in Canada or U.S.; and to support the application with appropriate documentation, including but not limited to: school transcripts (unofficial), invitation or acceptance letter from the institution.
Maintain a minimum 75% average or equal GPA from the most recent term/semester
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, U.S. citizen or Green Card holder or student visa holder or study permit holder and be able to support it with a clear and legible photocopy.
**As the second part of the application process, all applicants must prepare an essay. The essay must be 750 words maximum length. In addition to providing your personal story and an explanation as to why you deserve this scholarship, you are required to explain why you believe either business or engineering is important in Canada’s/U.S. economy and how you feel you will make a difference in your chosen industry.		$2,500Online Application
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art ContestMarch 31, 2024Who is Eligible to Apply?
Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools.
Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence status (the application for which has not been denied) to become a U.S. citizen.
Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or older, GED and adult education students are ineligible.
What are the Scholarship Submission Requirements?
Two-dimensional art must be on canvas or paper. Watercolor, pencil, pastel, charcoal, tempera, crayon, acrylic, pen, ink, oil, marker or other media taught may be used.
Do not frame two-dimensional pieces.
Submit canvas entries on a stretcher frame or canvas board. Other entries, if matted, must be matted in white. Do not use color mats. Reinforce the back with heavy paper. Mounted and floating mats may also be used.
The art should be no smaller than 8” x 10” but no larger than 18” x 24”, not including mat.
Complete entry form and attach to back of entry.
Submit a typed explanation of patriotism expressed in art (250 words or less).		$3,500Apply Online
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Italian Catholic Federation ScholarshipApril 1-Open to students who are Roman Catholic descent and of Italian descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California or are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian descent or live where branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the "Italian Catholic Federation"
-Applicants must achieve a total cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 and complete a 2022 first year college scholarship application
-Applicants must achieve a total cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 and complete a 2022 first year college scholarship application
$400Online Application
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Men's College ScholarshipApril 1, 2024$500-1000Online Application
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Project Yellow Light ScholarshipMarch 1 & April 1, 2024Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a scholarship competition designed to bring about change. As an applicant you have one clear mission: encourage your peers to develop and embrace safe driving habits.

For the video competition:

For both the high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $8,000. Videos are due April 1.

For the billboard competition:

For both high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Billboard designs are due March 1.

For the radio competition:

For both high school and college categories, the winner will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Recordings are due April 1.

In addition to a scholarship, the winning video may be turned into an Ad Council PSA and distributed nationally to approximately 1,800 TV stations. The winning design may be turned into a billboard and displayed on Clear Channel Outdoor digital billboards across the U.S. The winning radio spot may be shared on iHeartRadio's national network and radio stations across the U.S.		$2000-8000Apply Online
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Southwest Airlines Community Scholarship4/2/2024-Applicant must demonstrate a career interest in the airline industry, including but not limited to frontline operations, customer service, aircraft maintenance, dispatch, engineering, flight operations, finance, technology, human resources, marketing, sales, or communications.
-Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or previous high school graduate (having received a diploma or equivalent).
-Applicant must be 24 years old or younger at the time applications are due.
-Applicant must attend or plan to attend a first post-secondary degree or certificate program at an accredited vocational, community/junior college, or undergraduate institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year.
-Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 (unweighted) scale. Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.
-Students who receive scholarships from any other source(s) which fully cover the cost of tuition and books are not eligible for this award.
-Applicants may not be dependents of current Southwest Airlines Employees or company officers.		This scholarship is comprised of up to four annual awards of $5,000, for a total award of up to $20,000.Online Application
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National Scottish Rite Annual & Endowed ScholarshipsApril 4, 2024-These scholarships are available to United States citizens and U.S. permanent residents only for study within the U.S. at accredited public or private colleges, universities, or trade schools—depending on the individual scholarship.
-Applications must be submitted online each year to the Office of the Grand Executive Director during the application period.
-Most scholarships have additional requirements. Please refer to the individual scholarships below for these criteria.		TBDOnline Application
scholarships@scottishrite.org
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CAA Youth Scholarship ProgramApril 12, 2024Each Eligible Applicant Must Have A Father, Mother, Or Natural Guardian (“Parent”) Who Meets The Following Qualifications:
The Applicant’s school must be located in California where the parent is a full-time active employee OR within a 100-mile radius of where the parent is a full-time active employee;
Parent must be a full-time paid, active duty law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic, or EMT (public sector). Parent may also be a volunteer member of a fire department. Children of administrative staff do not qualify;
Children of DHS, FBI, and other federal employees do not qualify; and Children of reserve, part-time, or retired officers or fire personnel do not qualify.
The Youth Scholarship Program rewards students who excel academically, are active in community service, and participate in extracurricular activities.
One of the unique aspects of the CAA Scholarship Program is the essay to be submitted by each of you discussing how your parent’s or guardian’s public service shaped your core values, influenced the choices you made, and helped you to develop the qualities that led to your success. 		$1000-5000Online Application
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Don & Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation Spring ScholarshipApril 14, 2024Scholarship Requirements
1) High School Senior (graduating)
2) CA resident
3) Financial need
4) Academics (2.6 GPA and above)
5) Employment: Paid or unpaid Community Service Extracurricular Activities		up to $1000.00 per student.Online Application
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National Student Poetry ContestApril 30, 2024The Annual Student Poetry Contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 3-12 (including home schooled and tutored children), regardless of experience or previous publication, except where prohibited.
Each entrant may submit one poem of no more than 20 lines on any subject, and in any style except concrete (shape poems) or black out poems (marker covering another author's text to create a poem) provided that the content of the poem is not vulgar or offensive, does not employ profanity, and is the original, individual work of the entrant.
All entries sent by mail must include completed entry form.
All entries sent via website must include completed online form.
Entrants must complete the entry form in its entirety to qualify for the contest and may submit no more than one poem per contest.		Various PrizesOnline Application or Mail-in
Click HERE for paper application

Mail entries to:
Review Committee
c/o The America Library of Poetry
P.O. Box 978
Houlton, ME 04730
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Kids Chance of CaliforniaMay 15, 2024Applicants must also meet the following requirements:

Applicant must be between the ages of 16-25 at the time of the full disbursement of the Kids’ Chance of California, Inc. scholarship award.
Student applicant and/or deceased/injured worker are not required to be a legal resident of California.
Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need via the KCOCA Financial Aid Release Form. This MUST be filled out by the school.
Applicant must have achieved a high school diploma by the time of the first disbursement of the scholarship award.
Applicant must be enrolled, accepted or applying for acceptance as a full-time or part-time student at a university, college or technical school.
Applicant may not have already attained a bachelor’s degree.		TBDOnline Application
Kids’ Chance of California
808 R St. Suite 209, Sacramento, CA 95811
or email to scholarships@kidschanceca.org
Or by fax; 916-231-2141
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Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship FundJune 1, 2024VAMSF annually awards scholarships to two high school seniors and/or current college students who have the following qualifications:

Attending a California state university, either CSU and UC school systems, AND went to a California high school
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, science, technology, engineering, or medicine.
They or their parents immigrated to the United States
Annual household income of less than $75,000
A GPA of 3.0 or higher		$2,000Online Application
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BigSun Athletics ScholarshipJune 19, 2024-All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate.
-The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
-Write a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:
How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
Has your participation influenced your career goals?		$500Online Application
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California Association of Collectors 2024 Educational Scholarship FoundationJune 30, 2024CACESF’s scholarship contest is open to current high school juniors and seniors who are enrolled in a California high school and will be attending any accredited public or private college, university, or trade school within 12 months of graduation.
Essay Submission		$1500-2500Online Application
scholarship@calcollectors.net
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Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship ProgramOpens Fall 2024- high school seniors who have completed an AP computer science course
- planning to continue education at accredited 4-year college/university and major in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or other computer related field of study
- must be US citizen or permanent resident
- must have minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- immediate families of Amazon or its subsidiaries at not eligible to apply		$10,000 per year + paid summer internship at Amazon after their freshman year of collegeOnline Application
Email: AmazonFutureEngineer@ScholarshipAmerica.org
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LULAC ScholarshipsVaryingVisit the LULAC website to see the various scholarships offered and their eligibility criteria.Various AmountsOnline Applications
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