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Horatio Alger scholarship
11th Grade Only		March 1, 2025VariesBe enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

Exhibit a strong commitment to 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 financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)

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
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Monterey Peninsula College Scholarship
Students attending MPC next Fall		March 2nd, 2025variesThe application requires:
Two essay questions--one about the student's financial situation (up to 500 words) and a personal statement (up to 1,000 words)
Two or more letters of recommendation--at least one must come from an instructor
Unofficial high school transcript
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2025-2026 General Application for Hartnell ScholarshipsMarch 3, 2025Varies-Hartnell Dual Enrollment Students
-Incoming Hartnell Students
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Live Like Geno Scholarship
LOCAL Scholarship
March 72 ($500)-Open to all genders and gender identities
-Required GPA: 2.0 minimum
-To be eligible you must submit the following:
-short video
-completed 4 page application
-1 letter of recommendation
-copy of transcript
-Deadline to submit: 03/13/2025
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National Rainbow College FundMarch 5, 2025Consider themselves LGBTQ+
High school seniors
Have a financial need supported by completing one of these items:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or The California DREAM Act Application,
Plan to enroll in at least 6 units in a:
Four-year university, or
Title IV-approved and accredited public or nonprofit
community college
Trade/vocational school in the United States
Be a California resident
Available for California residents for the 2025-2026 academic year
Aspire to make scholarships available nationwide in future year
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SWE - Santa Clara Valley Section - 2025 Scholarships (Engineering)March 14th, 2025VariesWoman in Engineering Reference Forms are due by March 21, 2025. Applicants are responsible for submitting applications with enough time for reference providers to submit the reference form. Link to reference forms will be emailed to reference providers after the scholarship application is submitted.
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Quail MGA Scholars’ Cup scholarshipMarch 15, 2025· Be a resident of Monterey County
· Have maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA
· Have plans to attend a community college, college/university or vocational/trade school in 2025-26.
· Have some golf experience be it playing, coaching, or volunteering
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Community Foundation for Monterey County
Local Scholarship		March 15, 2025Varies
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ARTS COUNCIL for Monterey County ScholarshipMarch 17th, 2025$2,500Program Description: The Arts Council for Monterey County will award $2,500 college arts scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing a higher learning degree in an arts field. In addition, we will provide one Joann Adair Memorial Scholarship of $2,500 to a Salinas student to support their education in the performing arts. This scholarship empowers local youth to achieve their dreams and contribute to the county’s creative vitality and rich artistic heritage. Career opportunities in creative fields are growing and varied, from design (graphic design, architecture) to digital arts (filmmaking, game design, photography), literature to performing arts to visual arts (including crafts such as ceramics). A college program gives artists vital access to training & professional mentors, as well as knowledge & skills in business, marketing and production.

ELIGIBILITY

Resident of Monterey County
High School Senior, graduating class of 2025
Transcript showing a 2.0 GPA or above
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National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle ClubMarch 21st, 2025VariesThe following are required to complete your application:
∙ Applicant must be an eligible Graduating High School Senior/GED recipient during the 2024 Fall / 2025 Summer school year who will be attending post-secondary or vocational/trade school in 2025 with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
∙ Attach or scan the completed application only (typically page 3 through page 5); do not include the general information pages and instructions pages.
∙ Unofficial High School Transcript, Home School transcript,or GED Certificate.
∙ Essay that is no more than two doubled spaced pages (8 1/2 x 11), using 12 point font, with one- inch margins. Consisting of no less than 500 words.
∙ Letter of recommendation on official letterhead from a teacher/guidance counselor/school administrator, and/or employer (for GED).
∙ Letter of recommendation on letterhead from a community service organization
∙ A letter of acceptance to an institution of higher learning
∙ Signed Release Form (enclosed)
∙ Parent’s signature if a student is under 18 years old
∙ Prepare a letter of introduction, who you are, your accomplishments to date, your family background, and the degree/certificate to which you are seeking. Provide a summary of how you plan to use the scholarship if selected. Also, incorporate, how this scholarship would benefit you in giving back to your
community.
∙ Recent professional head-shot photo (In Good Taste)
∙ Provide Student’s name, the complete name and address of the school and/or financial aid office where the student will be attending school, and the student ID number.
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Yellow Brick Road
Local Scholarships		 March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM- Evidence in a Chirstian Church Program
- Student of Monterey County
- Graduating Senior
- Entering an accredited College or Trade School
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Salinas Valley Chapter of California Women for Agriculture March 25, 2025 $500 to $2,00 women in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. There is no age restriction for either of these scholarships, nor is either based upon financial need.
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AL FERREIRA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
NMCHS Students only		EXTENDED:
APRIL 2		2 ($1,000) QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have participated in a Varsity sport at North County.
• Must have at least a 2.0 grade point average
• Must have plans to attend a community college, 4 Year University or a Trade School.
• Letter of recommendation from a Varsity level coach from North County.
• A 200 word minimum essay describing your involvement at North County in sports, athletics, clubs, etc. special circumstances applicable to your eligibility and need for this scholarship, any school, athletic and/or community achievements and your plans for the future.
• The top 3 male and top 3 female candidates after the appication proccess may be called in and interviewed by the family for the final scholarship award. (APPLICATIONS IN THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER)
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Farm Bureau Scholarship Application March 28, 2025VariesELIGIBILITY

Applicants may be incoming college freshmen, starting or continuing students at a Junior College, Community College, or four-year University, or transferring to a four-year college or university.
Must have attended and graduated from high school within Monterey or San Benito Counties.
Collegiate curriculum area of study and expected degree must be in Agriculture / AgriBusiness.
Strong consideration is based off the essay question.
Grade point average, extra-curricular activities, and financial need will be considered.
Recipient must show proof of enrollment and maintain 12 units or more each semester/quarter during the 2024-2025 academic year to receive funds.
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LULAC Council 2907
NMCHS Students only		March 31st, 2025$500-$2,500- Be an NMCHS 12th grade student or Alumni continuing education
f you want confirmation that it was received your point of contact would be Ms. Barrera, NMCHS Social Science Teacher. Students can email her at northmontereycountylulac@gmail.com or speak to her in room 56, she can confirm that the application was received:) Her room is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during lunchtime:)
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Young American Creative Patriotic ArtMarch 31st, 2025$500-$2,500• Entry must be completed during the current school year.
• Entry must be three-dimensional.
• Art can be paper, papier mache, pottery, sculpture, fabric, wood, metalwork, etc.
• Entries may not be larger than 18” in any direction
• Entries may not weigh more than 5 pounds
• Complete a typed explanation of the steps taken to create the three-dimensional entry/artist statement (250 words or less) and submit it with the entry.
• A parent or guardian signature is required on the contest entry form.
• If the American flag is used, it must conform to the federal flag code to colors, number of starts and stripes, and other pertinent code rules.
• Digital art, photography, three-dimensional laser-printed art, weapons, and jewelry are NOT accepted.
• Contact information: Vicki Mckinsey 831-594-2298
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Monterey Bay Military Officers AssociationMarch 31st, 2025POLICY STATEMENT
Eligibility: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior scheduled to attend
a recognized two-or four-year college or university during the same calendar year.
The categories for eligibility are:
a. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp (JROTC) Program: Applicants in this category
must be participating in a JROTC program in a Monterey County high school, and/
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b. Sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of military members: Applicants
in this category must be the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of an active,
reserve, retired or deceased member of one of the eight uniformed services (Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, or Public Health Service).
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CalKids Program$500- $1,500See Ms. Gali in the room next to the flag pole :) - (Mr. Kilty's old office)
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Bronson Scholarship
NMCHS Students only		April 1, 2025$60,000GPA of 3.0 or better
Graduating Senior in good standing
Accepted into a 4-year University in California
Intent to Pursue a career in nursing or other healthcare fields

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Italian Catholic Federation
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		$400-Cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:

-Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; 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.”
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Fruit RIDER
Scholarship Award
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		EXTENDED TO:
April 21, 2025
by 3:30 PM 		$1,000Eligibility Requirements:

3.0 GPA or higher Low Income or

Underrepresented minority

Continuing education at a 4
year school, community
college or trade school

Graduating NMCHS Senior
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LAUDERDALE SCHOLARSHIP
OUR LADY OF REFUGE
catholic church
Castroville, CA		April 25, 2025, Friday, at 5pmVaries1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is April 25, 2025, Friday, at 5pm (no exceptions).

2. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.

3. APPLICANT MUST BE OF HISPANIC DESCENT

4. APPLICANT MUST BE AN ACTIVE PARISHIONER OF OUR LADY OF REFUGE and is a NORTH MONTEREY COUNTY RESIDENT AND GOING THROUGH OR HAVE BEEN THROUGH CONFIRMATION CLASS.
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Book Assistance ScholarshipApril 27th, 2025
Completed applications can be handed in at the front desk of the Andy Ausonio Library or mailed to:

The Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library
C/O 2024 Book Assistance Scholarship
11160 Speegle Street
Castroville, CA. 95012
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2025-26 Aztec Legacy College Scholarship ApplicationApril 12, 2025500To apply for one of our $500 scholarships, you must be graduating from a public high school in Salinas, or from North Monterey County HS in Castroville. You must also have decided to attend a 4 year University, Junior College, or a Trade School in the fall, for which the scholarship funds must be used for. Finally, this scholarship application must be completed by April 12, 2025.
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AprilSanta Clara University Department of Theatre and DanceApril 12, 2025VariesThe Department of Theatre and Dance offers merit based scholarships specific to Theatre Arts majors, which are grants that help offset tuition costs. Scholarship expectations include continued participation in the department’s production program (acting/dance/tech/design/stage management) or other department activities each quarter; a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the Theatre Arts major and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
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 Book Assistance Scholarship – Friends of the Andy Ausonio LibraryApril 13th$2,000Eligibility Criteria:
· Current or past volunteer of the Andy Ausonio Library (Minimum of 20 hours);
· Currently enrolled in a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program.
· Minimum GPA 2.5
Instructions:
· Complete the attached 2025 Book Assistance Scholarship Application;
· Provide proof of enrollment in an undergraduate degree or vocational/skills program;
· Provide transcript showing your current grades and academic transcript for completed courses (Minimum GPA 2.5).
· Provide one reference validating a minimum of twenty hours of library volunteer service;
· Remember to sign the last page;
· Submit materials to the Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library by mail or hand-delivery. If mailed, allow sufficient time for receipt. Applications can be submitted in the book drop;
o Library Address: 11160 Speegle Street, Castroville CA. 95012;
o Applications must be received by 5PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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Jacklyn Henderson Award Scholarship Award LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLYEXTENDED TO:
April 21, 2025
by 3:30 PM 		$1,500.002.0 GPA or higher
Graduating NMCHS Senior
Participated in a sport
Continuing education at a 4 year school, community college or trade school
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Monterey County Association of REALTORS®
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		EXTENDED TO:
April 21, 2025
by 3:30 PM 		VariesRecipient must attend a four-year college (we will consider funding a junior college student who is intending to transfer to a four-year college within one year),
Priority will be given to those students who are planning a business-related degree and
Graduating Senior in good standing and character
One Letter of Recommendation from teachers or counselors
200-word essay - describing your reason for applying for this scholarship and what it would mean to you to be awarded
Students must be full-time students, no less than 8 units.

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FRUIT RIDER
Scholarship Award		April 21, 2025 @ 3:30pm$1,0003.0 GPA or higher
Low Income or Underrepresented minority

Continuing education at a 4
year school, community
college or trade school

Graduating NMCHS Senior
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Burke-Weber Memorial ScholarshipApril 30, 2025 $100 to a maximum of $2,000 per year, renewable annually upon re-application-Pursuing a career in Pharmacy or Agriculture at a college or university
- The committee will also review the student’s grade point average (GPA), which needs to be indicated on the Counselor/Teacher Report on Page 4 of the application.
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Salinas Circle for Children (IEP Students Only)April 30th, 2025$1,000IEP, two references, list of colleges you are applying, completed application......Application is located in the College and Career Center.
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CalKids Program$500- $1,500See Ms. Gali in the room next to the flag pole :) - (Mr. Kilty's old office)
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MayBigChokeGolf Scholarship Application
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		May 2, 2025$500Qualifications:
Graduating senior in good academic standing
Must provide proof of enrollment to Trade school, 4 year university, or 2 year community college
Please provide a 200 word essay about yourself. Let us know you. What are your dreams and plans for the future? What is your major? Where do you want to be in 5 years? Tell us anything you would like us to know. Thank you for applying.
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Brenden Tsukimura Athletic Scholarship
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		May 8, 20252 ($1,000)Qualifications:
1. Must have participated in Track for 2 years
2. 2.0 Grade point average or better
3. 200 word essay describing your “Tsuki” like qualities
Due Date: May 08, 2025 at 3:30pm Return this application Coach Cornejo
(only Hard Copies will be accepted)
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Cornejo Family Academic Scholarship
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		May 8, 2025: 2 ($1,000 each)1. Demonstrate financial need. (Must provide a copy of the Financial Aid application.)
2. A current N.M.C. Senior student.
3. Have participated in sports or clubs at N.M.C.
4. Must have done community service in his/her community.
5. Must have established a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher during the current school year at the time
of applying. (Copy of transcript required)
6. Student must plan to attend a community college, trade school or university in the Fall
Semester 2025. (Must provide proof of enrollment)
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Randazzo Enterprises INC. ScholarshipMay 9th, 2025$1,000.00APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
• Applicant must submit an essay less than 500 words that relates to the importance of
family and education.
• Applicant must provide two letters of reference, with at least one from a school teacher
and another from counselor, coach, employer, etc.
• Applicant must provide proof of higher education acceptance and enrollment before
scholarship is awarded. Transcripts, acceptance letter or proof of registration will qualify.
• There is no age requirement or restriction.
• An interview may be required and will be determined during application review process.
• Work experience, family responsibilities, community service, club participation, awards
and extracurricular activities will be taken into consideration.
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2025 Maestro José Montoya
Annual Flor y Canto
Memorial Scholarship		Saturday, May 10, 2025, by midnightThe application includes submitting written responses and a creative piece that reflects the applicant’s culture and its beauty and healing strength. Both the written responses and creative piece will be considered when selecting the scholarships.

Students (ages 13 and over) currently enrolled in school and working to complete their education are encouraged to apply.

The essay and creative piece (or a photograph of the piece if it cannot be emailed) can be sent to Anthony Guillean at anthony.guillean@compadresnetwork.org. Both essay and creative piece must be submitted before the application can be considered

For more information, please contact Anthony Guillean at anthony.guillean@compadresnetwork.org or (213) 432-1741.

For more information about NCN, visit nationalcompadresnetwork.org.
TWO-PART APPLICATION

1. Written Responses: Please respond to the following items after reflecting on José Montoya’s life and work (100+ words for each of the following four points):
How my culture has been a source of strength and healing;
How my culture has impacted my arte and creativity;
How I see culture as being part of my life as I develop my personal talents and gifts; and
How the scholarship will support my educacíon/education.
2. Creative Piece: The creative piece can be a poem, song, sculpture, carving, video, photograph, or any other creative expression that reflects your talent and cultural expression, and/or identity.

Please include your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and school name.
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5 and the California Transportation Foundation (CTF)
May 15, 2025$1,000.00Who can apply?
Graduating seniors from high schools in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, or Santa Barbara counties
Planning to attend a Community College, 4-Year University, or Trade School in California
Interested in any career connected to transportation (you don’t have to major in engineering!
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2025 Steps For Change Scholarship
May 16th, 2025$2,000.00Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for The Steps for Change Scholarship, the applicant MUST:

Be of legal status in the United States

Be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2025

Have been accepted and will be entered an accredited college in Fall of 2025

Have a household income of less than $62400 in 2024*

Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

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The CONFABULATE Scholarship
LOCAL NMCHS STUDENTS ONLY		May 16, 2025$500.00- Have an artistic gift/talent/passion
- NO GPA requirnment
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CalKids Program$500- $1,500See Ms. Gali in the room next to the flag pole :) - (Mr. Kilty's old office)
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California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship Program		June 1st, 2025VariesEligibility
In order to be eligible for scholarship consideration students must meet the following requirements:
Be a full time student (undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
Submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
The following information must be submitted online for consideration:
Completed Application
Signed Visual/Audio Image Release Form
Picture/Headshot
Resume
Two Recommendation Letters
School Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
Acceptance letter to the school you will attend during the next school year (for prospective undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students)
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Delete Cyberbullying Mental Health Awareness ScholarshipJune 30th, 2025$1,000How to Apply:
To apply, you must be a high school student (9th-12th grader), college student or graduate student attending or planning to enter an accredited U.S. college or university.
Selection is based on the written statement and focused on creativity, content and commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying. Short Essay

Answer ONE of the following questions in one paragraph.
Option 1: "Why is mental health important to you personally?"
Option 2: "Why is it important to delete cyberbullying and its impact on mental health?"
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