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Please check back as this spreadsheet will be updated consistently as we receive more scholarship information.
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Scholarship NameDeadlineSubmit to Major or Group (Eligibility)
Citizenship or AB540 Required?
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Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation August 1st-October 2nd, 2023(Closes 5pm Eastern Time)
La aplicacion cierra el 2 de octubre a las 2pm		Cokeurl.com/Apply2023Current high school students who will graduate for the 23-24 school year (attend school in one of the 50 states)/ Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Estudiantes de la high school que se graduaran en el ano escolar 23-24, con planes de seguir sus estudiod en un colegio o universidad. 		U.S Citizens/ Ciudadanos(as)
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Niche Back to School Scholarship September 27th, 2023
27 de septiembre, 2023		https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25490/niche-25000-back-to-school-scholarshipAll high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.
Todos los estudiantes de high schooly colegio, igual que alguien que tenga piensos de ir al colegio despues del ano escolar. 		U.S. Citizens
Valid Visa/U.S. passport only
Ciudadanos(as)
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Big Furture ScholarshipSeptember 30th, 2023
30 de septiembre, 2023		https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20593/big-future-scholarship
There are no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.
No hay requisitos especificos para esta beca.
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Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards November 13th, 2023
13 de noviembre, 2023		https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2023/forms/welcome.phpMust have a minimun unweighted 3.0 HPA on a 4.0 scale. Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2024-2025. Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines).If selected attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory.
Los estudiantes deben de tener un GPA de 3.0. 		U.S. Citizens/ Ciudadanos(as)
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Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student ScholarshipNovember 13th, 2023
13 de noviembre, 2023 		https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfmCurret high school seniors. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. U.S Citizens/ Ciudadanos(as)
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Santa Cruz Moose Lodge Scholarship Program The Moose Scholarship meeting will be held on October 11th, 2023 from 4:00-6:40PM https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojpv-w6NX5apuQNbFyoRvBCtSM4WmbggC6vHKqm5pys/editOpen to 9th-12th grade motivated students. Students should be outgoing and show leadership ability and motivation GPA is not considered, but students should be motivated and doing well in school.N/A
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Silicon Valley Pride ScholarshipNovember 11th, 2023https://www.svpride.com/scholarshipOpen to all Seniors. Identifies as an out and visible member of the LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or any diverse identities and orientations within the LGBTQ+ spectrum).Ages 18 years old and up. Plans to or is currently pursuing a two or four year college degree.Resides or attends a high school or college in California.Has completed, or is expecting to complete, high school or equivalent schooling.N/A
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Be Bold ScholarshipDecember 1st, 2023 https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be-bold-scholarshipTo us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:
A) Earnest
B) Determined
C) Moving
The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.
No essay required.
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Scolarships through the Santa Cruz County Community Foundation January 29th, 2024 at 11:59PM
https://www.cfscc.org/scholarships
Eligibility includes Santa Cruz County high school students and local community college freshman and sophmores. 16 academic scholarship funds will generate 30 or more awards ranging from $1,000-$20,000
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Santa Cruz Rotary Endowment Academic Scholarship 5pm Friday March 15th, 2024Please find the application form on google classroom. High school transcript showing completed courses, grades, GPA, AP courses.
Page 1 and 2 of form 1040 of parent't Individual Income Tax Return with the SSN blacked out.
A maximum of 500-word letter which reflects the importance of receiving the Totary Scholarship.
Two letters of recommendation.
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Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club - Youth ScholarshipsApril 19th, 2024https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2276/SitePage/scholarshipsWe invite qualified students from our area high schools (Santa Cruz High School, Soquel High School, Delta School at Cabrillo College, PCS, Kirby and others) to submit applications.
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Omega Nu ScholarshipMarch 27th, 2024https://www.duckyderbysantacruz.org/scholarship-main-pageHigh School Seniors currently enrolled at Aptos, Harbor, Santa Cruz, Soquel, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz Charter Schools. General Requirements

For high school seniors applying for a California Community College or California State College/University Scholarship, an overall GPA of 3.2, and/or college potential as recommended by a counselor

For Cabrillo students applying for a California State College/University Scholarship, an overall GPA of 3.0

For high school seniors applying for a Vocational Scholarship, good academic standing

Students must be in need of financial assistance
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Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Pre-Med Scholarship AwardsMarch 1st, 2024https://www.sutterhealth.org/for-patients/premedscholar-pamfEach year, the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) awards Pre-Med Scholarships to local high school seniors who will attend a four-year college and plan to pursue careers as doctors. The scholarship was started by Richard Babb, M.D., who was a gastroenterologist at PAMF’s Palo Alto Clinic. Since Dr. Babb started the program in 1993, we have awarded more than 70 scholarships to local students.
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Alice B. Woolsey ScholarshipApril 17th, 2024Please find the application form on google classroom. Applicants must:
• Be a graduating senior who was a graduate of New Brighton Middle School
• Submit a completed scholarship application by Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
• Have acceptance as a full time student at an accredited college or paid upon confirmation of
Community College registration before June 30, 2024.
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Lookout Santa Cruz Journalism ScholarshipFebruary 23rd, 2024https://lookout.co/lookout-in-the-classroom/lookout-santa-cruz-journalism-scholarship-2024-unsung-heroes/All high school students in Santa Cruz County are invited to apply.
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Native Daughters of the Golden West ScholarshipFebruary 23rd, 2024Please find the application form on google classroom. ELIGIBILITY for High School Students:
1. Applicant must plan to graduate from a Santa Cruz County high school and be enrolled in an
accredited four-year college or university by Fall 2024.
2. Applicant must have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
3. All students may apply. Gender is not a consideration for the scholarship.
4. Applicant must provide a copy of a current transcript.
5. Applicant must compose and submit a 600-word autobiography. Please refer to the
Evaluation Criteria for the judging standards.
6. Applicant must submit the completed application and all attachments postmarked by
February 28, 2024.
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SCHS In-House ScholarshipsFebruary 16th, 2024https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61qE9ZmoF0eg3ZcfeD_5t87CxQUo5zktFmnDOQB4NAQ683g/viewformMust be a SCHS Student! APPLY APPLY APPLY!
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McCrary Family Scholarship!April 26th, 2024https://bigcreeklumber.com/scholarships/ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS Applicants must meet the following criteria:High school senior who plans to attend a university or college majoring in forestry or attend a trade, vocational or truck driving school beginning in Fall of 2024. Attend a High School within 25 miles of a Big Creek Lumber Location in California (Atwater, Davenport, Half Moon Bay, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz, Vallejo or Watsonville). Scholarship application and accompanying documents must be submitted to Big Creek Lumber no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday 4/26/2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Scotts Valley Rotary College Scholarship!March 22nd, 2024 at 6:00PMPlease find the information for this scholarship on google classroom. Must be a resident of the city of Scotts Valley or attend Scotts Valley High School
Minimum GPA 3.0
Participation in at least one school-sponsored and one non-school extracurrricular activity (e.g., sports, band, volunteer work, student council, newspaper, clubs)
Consideration is given to financial need, but need is not a requirement
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Santa Cruz Rotary College Scholarship March 15th, 2024https://www.santacruzrotary.com/academic-scholarship-program.htmlCompleted application
High School transcript showing completed courses, grades, GPA, AP courses
Page 1 and 2 of Form 1040 of parent's individual Income Tax Return with SSN Blanked out
A maximum 500-word letter which reflects the importance of receiving a Rotary Scholarship and how it will help the applicant achieve their career and community service goals and how their extracurricular activities, community service and dreams for the future demonstrate "Service Above Self."
Two letters of recommendation. One from a teacher who can evaluate the applicant’s academic performance. The second from a person who can evaluate the applicant’s service and leadership abilities.
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Santa Cruz Rotary CTE ScholarshipsApril 15th, 2024https://www.santacruzrotary.com/vocational-scholarship-program.htmlFinancial need
Completed application
Written essay – Content, grammar, spelling and neatness will be evaluated. The essay should be a one or two page in length and detail the goals and aspirations of the applicant
Interview – Personal or telephone interview may occur
Community service activities
Residency – Must be a resident for at least two (2) years in Santa Cruz County
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Hellenic Cultural Institute ScholarshipApril 22nd, 2024https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P3gofHrMuGd81gKkyRmrTbbcTnMjzzoa/view?usp=sharing1. Students must be seniors bound for college.
2. A grade point average of 3.0 and above.
3. Exemplary classroom conduct.
4. A brief biographical sketch and completion of the application form.
5. A minimum 600-word essay. This year the topic is
“Byzantine Emperor Justinian and His Accomplishments.”
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