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5 | Be one of the first 1000 applicants | The Frontline Workers Scholarship | The application is short and simple. We'll ask you to provide the following: •Part 1: Your name and job description •Part 2: Three multiple-choice questions •Part 3: Make a short video (up to 60 seconds) | Outlier (from the co-founder of MasterClass) is reimagining higher education as a resource that is accessible, equitable, and affordable for everyone. We have developed the world's best online, for-credit university-level courses, taught by some of the most celebrated educators in the world. Our courses employ cinematic content powered by cutting-edge science to create an immersive, student-friendly learning experience that’s delivering game-changing student success levels. | Frontline Workers: Frontline workers include, but are not limited to: •Healthcare workers •Cashiers in grocery and general merchandise stores •Janitors and maintenance workers •Agricultural workers •Childcare workers •Transportation workers (e.g. buses, taxi, Uber, Lyft, subway, etc.) •Mailing and shipping service workers •Educators •Protective service workers (police and EMTs) •Social welfare service workers (e.g. housing shelters, food banks, etc.) •Restaurants and food delivery workers | No | None Listed | No | Free tuition for an outlier course of your choice | https://www.outlier.org/pages/frontline-workers-scholarship?utm_source=email&utm_medium=lifecycle&utm_campaign=fws-launch&utm_term=fws&utm_content=email1.1 | 11/24/2020 | |||||||||||||
6 | Ongoing; no deadline | Cal Pride Scholarship | Essay 1: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge that the LGBTQ community is currently facing today? What steps have you taken or wish to take to mitigate the challenge? Essay 2: This scholarship was created to support the work of Cal students to be both ambassadors for Cal and the LGBTQ community. How have you connected with the LGBTQ identity at Cal, previous institutions, and/or in your community (broadly defined)? How are you serving as an ambassador of Cal and the LGBTQ community? | Cal Alumni Pride is the LGBTQ alumni club of UC Berkeley. Their mission is to support and promote the interests of UC Berkeley and its alumni, with an emphasis on issues and interests specific to the LGBTQ community. One of Cal Alumni Pride’s major objectives is to serve as a resource to LGBTQ undergraduate students and their allies in the form of mentorship and scholarship opportunities. | UC Berkeley students who have been at UC Berkeley at least 1 semester | No | None Listed | Yes | $1000 - $3000 | https://calalumni.academicworks.com/opportunities/2554 | 6/13/2022 | |||||||||||||
7 | Ongoing; no deadline | ERC Eco Scholarship | Write essay about environment and health issues, 2 letters of rec, app form, transcript | Scholarship for "high school seniors interested in environmental health sciences and the pursuit of a higher education." | Full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors at a Southern California college, pursuing an academic discipline leading to a career in international trade, business, law or related international field | Yes | 3.25 | No | $1,000 | http://www.erc501c3.org/scholarships/ERC-eco-scholarship | 5/17/2022 | |||||||||||||
8 | Rolling | Jewish Family and Childrens Services Students Loans, Grants, and Scholarships | Complete and submit application open on May 4th | Since 1850, Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) primary mission has been to assist our teens and young adults to achieve their educational goals in life. JFCS receives financial support from many Jewish donors; foundations, families, and individuals, so our most deserving students can receive meaningful loans and grants to afford their college costs. | College students who identify as Jewish and show meaningful involvement with the community ------- Resident of one the following counties - Sonoma, Marin , San Francisco, San Mateo, or Northern Santa Clara | Yes | 3 | No | $500-$2,500 | https://www.jfcs.org/find-help/financial-assistance/financial-aid-center/educational-loans-grants/ | 5/17/2022 | |||||||||||||
9 | 8/31/2022 | Future Mentors Scholarship | Submit an essay between 800 and 1500 words on mentorship. Please respond to these questions in your essay. How you believe mentorship can benefit future generations? Have you ever had a mentor or acted as a mentee? How did that change your life. Feel free to include Big Brother or Big Sister programs, influential teachers or role-models, and any other relationships that have enriched your life. | At Justice Solutions Group, we believe that our great calling is to help empower future generations to continue embodying and teaching kindness, compassion, empathy, service, and justice. Our company was founded and united under a mantle of mentorship through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America when Josh became Tyler's mentor at the age of 11. Since then, we have sharpened one another and grown not only a successful business, but a business driven through the realization of what the core of mentorship is: a commitment to helping others. | All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship. | Yes | No minimum | Yes | $1,500 | https://jsgfirm.com/scholarship/ | 6/13/2022 | |||||||||||||
10 | 9/21/2022 | California Mover USA Scholarships | Applicants are to submit an essay of between 1000-1200 words discussing one of the challenges listed below that movers’ industries face. The essay should include innovative recommendations to the challenge highlighted. The topics to choose from are: Finding a reliable moving company Accidents and injuries Missing items Moving with pets Special packaging requirements Case studies that recount first-hand experiences and sentiment are ideal as they provide real-life experiences in your career. | California Movers USA is your local and long-distance moving company with an established station in San Francisco. Our skilled and full-service movers exemplify excellent customer service. It is in this spirit that we seek to promote and sustain progressive learning in the logistics, transport, supply chain management, and related fields by supporting individuals in society that are keen on pursuing a career in moving services. | Applicants must be U.S. citizens (or permanent residents). Applicants should be enrolled as full-time students in an accredited college/university within the United States pursuing an undergraduate degree in Logistics, Transportation, Supply chain management, or equivalent field. An applicant can only fill out one application annually. Employees, professional affiliates, and agents of California Movers USA (and their immediate families) are not eligible. | No | Not listed | Not listed | Varies up to $1000 | https://californiamoversusa.com/scholarship/ | 2/15/2022 | |||||||||||||
11 | 9/20/2022 | New Women’s Business Center Startup Scholarship | Essay (250 words or less)(Required) If you are like many entrepreneurs you have a lot of ideas of industries, products or services you would like to create a business around. Describe where you are headed and why. Essay (500 words or less)(Required) The life of an entrepreneur is not easy or glamorous but it can be fun. It requires resilience, grit, hard work and a little luck to be successful. Tell us what distinguishes you and why you feel you will be successful. | NEW Women’s Business Center are offering two scholarship bundles. Each bundle includes $2,500 scholarship, 20 hours of assistance on your business plan or strategy, two startup books, and business templates from NEW Women’s Business Center. | Eligible applicants must be US Citizens, 16 years and older, and enrolled in programs for an associate’s or bachelor’s degree or certificate program. Applicants must be interested in an entrepreneurial career. | Yes | No GPA Requirement | No | $2,500 | https://www.myscholarship.app/stephen-semprevivo-new-womens-business-center-scholarship | 6/8/2022 | |||||||||||||
12 | 10/2/2022 | Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship | Essay 1: Please describe your short and long-term goals. Aside from removing some financial burden to your everyday life, how will support from the Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship help you achieve these goals? Please be specific. Essay 2: Thinking about one of the activities you described in your application, please elaborate on what you learned about being a leader, the impact you had on your community, and what you hope to improve upon going forward. How did your leadership role contribute to your personal development? | The Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship is a one-year, merit-based award that recognizes female juniors at UC Berkeley who have demonstrated leadership, service, academics, and personal development in pursuit of a specific future goal or career. | Female students who are either a Junior (3rd year at Cal) or who is a Junior Transfer Student and matriculated for at least one full semester are eligible. | No | 3.o | Yes | $750–3,000 | https://calalumni.academicworks.com/opportunities/2560 | 7/22/2022 | |||||||||||||
13 | 10/3/2022 | Cal Pride Scholarship | Essay 1: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge that the LGBTQ community is currently facing today? What steps have you taken or wish to take to mitigate the challenge? Essay 2: This scholarship was created to support the work of Cal students to be both ambassadors for Cal and the LGBTQ community. How have you connected with the LGBTQ identity at Cal, previous institutions, and/or in your community (broadly defined)? How are you serving as an ambassador of Cal and the LGBTQ community? | Cal Alumni Pride is the LGBTQ alumni club of UC Berkeley. Their mission is to support and promote the interests of UC Berkeley and its alumni, with an emphasis on issues and interests specific to the LGBTQ community. One of Cal Alumni Pride’s major objectives is to serve as a resource to LGBTQ undergraduate students and their allies in the form of mentorship and scholarship opportunities. | - Enrolled as UC Berkeley undergraduate student in at least the minimum number of units approved by major college or school for Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 - Must have matriculated at UC Berkeley for at least one full semester - Interview in-person on campus in late Fall 2022 semester (study-abroad students interviewed via Zoom) - Student Status: Sophomore, Junior & Senior | No | 3 | Yes | $500 - $3500 | https://calalumni.academicworks.com/opportunities/2554 | 7/22/2022 | |||||||||||||
14 | 12/31/2022 | Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship | Complete and submit the online application Open application timeline: September 1 – December 31, 2022 | We are proud of Kaiser Permanente’s social mission, research, clinical expertise, and leadership efforts in helping communities thrive. As part of this mission, we recognize the potential of future physicians and their contributions by offering $5,000 scholarships to rising fourth-year medical students selected for their demonstrated commitment to under-served communities. | - Be a current third-year medical student in good academic standing who expects to graduate in the spring of 2024 - Interested in seeking a residency in Kaiser Permanente Northern California - Attend an accredited medical, osteopathic or podiatric school - Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to participate in a one-month clerkship at a Kaiser Permanente facility in Northern California during their fourth year of medical school - Scholarship funds are sent directly to your medical school, no exceptions | No | No GPA Requirement | Yes | $5,000 | https://residency-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/med-students/scholarships/ | 5/31/2022 | |||||||||||||
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5 | end of each month | Courage To Grow Scholarship | Please explain in 250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship | The "Courage to Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. We don't want the college dreams and plans of so many young men and women to get lost in the financial shuffle. It takes a lot of determination and courage to forge ahead when sometimes it would be easier to give up. "Courage to Grow Scholarship" strives to help students achieve their higher education goals. By taking away some of the concerns such as "how will I pay for college", students can concentrate on their education and focus on the task at hand. | Junior or senior in high school or college student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better. | Yes | 2.5 | No | $500 | https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
6 | end of each month | CPR Foundation | Essay (500-750 words), transcript, resume | Essay: what motivates your career aspirations, why you're pursuing a healthcare- or education-related degree | Students at least 18 years old majoring in healthcare or education and attending college currently or next year | Yes | 2.8 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/scholarship/ | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
7 | Rolling | Starbucks College Achievement Plan | Complete the application | Starbucks is committed to the success of their partners (employees). Every benefits-eligible U.S. partner working part- or full-time receives 100% tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program. Choose from over 80 diverse undergraduate degree programs, and have our support every step of the way. | Students working at any Starbucks an average of 20 hours per week who do not year have a bachelor's degree, that will study at Arizona State University ONLINE * | No | None listed | No | $3,000-$4,000 | https://starbucks.asu.edu/?_ga=2.31186559.1737025935.1603150785-365635592.1603150785 | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
8 | Rolling | Employment Boost Academic Scholarships (STEM Major) | Students majoring in business or a STEM subject (science, technology, engineering, or math) must write an essay based on this prompt: “How is technology going to change your way of life in 15 years?” Your response can include thoughts on subjects ranging from work to home and personal life. | At Employment BOOST, as a professional resume writing service that cares about helping our clients obtain meaningful work and grow in their careers, we know how valuable a college education is to help create a work path that matters. We are thrilled to offer two quarterly $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students and students currently attending college. | Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application. | Yes | 3.6 | Yes | $1,000 | https://employmentboost.com/scholarship/ | 1/19/2022 | |||||||||||||
9 | Rolling | Employment Boost Academic Scholarships (any Major) | Students who are applying for the $1,000 college scholarship that is open to any major must write an essay based on the poem “Howl,” Part 1, by Allen Ginsberg. You can find the poem here. Carefully read the poem, and use your interpretation of the poem to write an essay that explains what message you believe the writer was trying to convey in the poem. Include what the poem means to you, and why the poem is relevant for today’s society. | At Employment BOOST, as a professional resume writing service that cares about helping our clients obtain meaningful work and grow in their careers, we know how valuable a college education is to help create a work path that matters. We are thrilled to offer two quarterly $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students and students currently attending college. | Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S.-based high school or college. Students graduating from high school must plan to attend college during the fall semester in the same year as the application. | Yes | 3.6 | Yes | $1,000 | https://employmentboost.com/scholarship/ | 1/19/2022 | |||||||||||||
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11 | 8/15/2022 | The Annual Adley Law Firm College Student Scholarship | write a 500-1,500 word essay. Pick from any of the following topics: Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Truck Accidents Premises Liability Slip and Fall Refinery Accidents Wrongful Death | The Annual Adley Law Firm College Student Scholarship | Open to college students how are of 18 years or older | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $500 | https://adleylawfirm.com/scholarships/ | 7/7/2022 | |||||||||||||
12 | 8/15/2022 | MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Program | Select your preferred social media outlet(s): Blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube. Answer the following prompt Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” What does that mean to you? You may post on more than one social media outlet or your blog page. You can choose to post a short essay or a video. If you choose to write a short essay, it must be a maximum of 300 words. A video must be 1-minute in length. Any pictures posted must be original. Post your entries on YOUR blog accounts or social media and follow instructions for each platform as described below: Blog: At the end of you blog article, paste this clickable link: www.marveloptics.com then email us a link to the blog page you posted your entry on. Facebook and Google Plus: copy and paste this before your essay: @Marveloptics.com | www.marveloptics.com Instagram: after you post your video, mention @marveloptics in your comments Youtube: in your video description, add this clickable link: www.marveloptics.com | MarvelOptics.com, a leading prescription eyeglass company is pleased to announce they will be holding a “MarvelOptics.com National Scholarship Contest”. The essay winner selected will receive a $1500 scholarship. The founders of MarvelOptics.com are young entrepreneurs who know the value of quality education. They appreciate hard work and ambition and believe that money should never become an obstacle when working towards one’s dreams. | Any current, full-time student at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is welcome to apply to the Scholarship Program. There is no age nor specified major requirement. | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Up to $3,000 | https://marveloptics.com/blog/scholarship-program | 7/7/2022 | |||||||||||||
13 | 8/19/2022 | Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship | Applicants must submit their complete applications through the submission portal. | The Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship helps the cause by supporting the education of those who intend to professionally help with the domestic violence crisis. | Must have some victim advocacy experience serving DV survivors. For example, experiences as a victim advocate, family law paralegal, social worker, investigator, or other employee of an organization whose mission is to serve domestic violence survivors. Must be enrolled in either (1) a law school or (2) undergraduate or graduate program with a focus in an applicable field of study. Must have a genuine intention to focus your career after graduation to serving survivors of domestic violence. | No | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://turcolegal.com/scholarship/ | 7/22/2022 | |||||||||||||
14 | 9/15/2022 (Fall) 3/15/22 (Spring) | GoSkills Scholarship | Answer these questions and send in a business plan: 1. Tell us about yourself. 2. Tell us all the reasons you’re scared of starting your business. What’s holding you back? 3. Who’s your female boss role model and why? | Advance your career with GoSkills! We help you learn essential business skills to reach your full potential. We’re eager to offer a scholarship exclusively for women who want to execute on their business ideas. | Female High school or college students who wants to start her own online business | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.goskills.com/Scholarship | 7/7/2022 | |||||||||||||
15 | 9/15/2022 1/15/23 | The May Firm Scholarship | 300 words or more: What is one traumatic experience you experienced in your life, and how did you overcome it? | At The May Firm, we understand the importance of an education and just how difficult it can be to finance college these days. Robert May, our founding attorney here at The May Firm, was the first in his family to attend college! He’s incredibly appreciative of the opportunity he had to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for his undergraduate degree, then moving on to law school. As we all know, the cost of obtaining a higher education keeps rising, which can often times put students in a tough situation, both mentally and financially. | Must be enrolled at either a community college or a university | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://mayfirm.com/scholarship | 7/22/2022 | |||||||||||||
16 | 9/15/2022 | Nicholas A. Pennipede Memorial Scholarship | 500-800 word essay and discuss: How you plan to use your education to serve the community? How will receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals? Why Eye Associates should select you for this scholarship? | Our founder, Vincent Pennipede, through his own dedication and drive, was able to obtain a health professions scholarship from the military. He then went on to start our first office in Overland Park. Following in that spirit of achievement, we are proud to offer scholarships to students looking to achieve their college educational goals while demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities. We look forward awarding scholarships to sincere and dedicated students who share our values of community building and hard work. | Undergraduate who has been accepted to an Optometry program or and Optometry Student | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.seetheclarity.com/about/scholarship/ | 7/22/2022 | |||||||||||||
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5 | 7/30/2022 | Defense Against Distracted Driving Scholarship | submit a 500 to 1000 word response. How have you actively abstained from distracted driving and how do you plan on continuing to do so while you are at college? Have you ever seen your friends participate in distracted driving? What did you do? What are some ways you can teach them the dangers of distracted driving? | J&Y Law Firm is excited to announce its annual scholarship available for the Spring 2021 semester. This scholarship is to support high school seniors and college students who are committed to servicing their community by pledging to abstain from distracted driving. At J&Y Law Firm, we strive to inform our clients and the California community at large of the dangers of distracted driving. | Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 | Yes | 3 | Yes | $1,000 | https://jnylaw.com/distracted-driving-scholarship/ | 4/21/2022 | |||||||||||||
6 | 6/30/2022 | Manos de Esperanza (Hands of Hope) | - Completed Application - Response to Essay Question- (essay should consist of 2 pages or less, single spaced, 12 point font) - College Transcripts (official preferred) - Resume- Listing the following: employment, community service, extracurricular activities, honors, and special skills. - Copy of parent’s most recent income tax returns - Copy of student’s most recent income tax returns | The Manos de Esperanza organization grants scholarships to students that have a history of performing public service activities in their communities and who plan on contributing in the future. Students who demonstrate excellent leadership skills are highly encouraged to apply. As an incentive to help you get started or continue your higher education, Manos de Esperanza offers annual scholarships of $500 to $1000 to several students. | - Demonstrate community service - Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate college course work. (Must have completed a minimum of 12 college units, after high school graduation.) - Be enrolled full-time and for the following academic year in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: (Alameda-Contra Costa- Fresno-Marin-MontereyNapa-Sacramento- San Francisco-San Mateo-Santa Clara-Santa Cruz-Solano-Sonoma-Tulare-Yolo) - Participate in a phone interview with the scholarship committee. - Commit to attend our annual benefit event held in early December. - Demonstrate financial need (Guardian and student’s most recent tax returns must be included to qualify. | Yes | 3 | Yes | Varies up to $1000 | https://www.manosdeesperanza.org/scholarships/ | 5/31/2022 | |||||||||||||
7 | 6/30/2022 | California Assn. of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation | Essay prompt: All applicants must write an original essay on the following topic: The importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit during your college years. | CAC’s Educational Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2005 by the California Association of Collectors (CAC ESF). | Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning. | Yes | Not listed | No | Varies | https://cacesf.org/rules_app.html | 11/10/2021 | |||||||||||||
8 | 6/12/2022 | Elevate Tutoring Tutor Training Fellowship Program | While you can apply at any time, there are two main application deadlines (exact dates are determined a few weeks before each cycle and listed below). Application deadlines will be followed by interviews, reference checks, and selections. Selected Fall candidates will start training in August while selected Spring candidates will start training in January. | The Elevate Tutoring Fellowship Program provides funding, training, and support to college students, our Tutor Fellows, while also providing free STEM tutoring at our partner sites in the community. Tutor Fellows will improve their understanding of learning psychology, communication skills, and mentoring techniques. The program also provides Tutor Fellows with access to professional development opportunities, academic and financial aid counseling, and free, confidential mental health services. | - Are enrolled in an undergraduate program with a graduation date of May 2023 or later. - Are able to attend training and tutoring during the school year in the South Bay Area (in San Jose or Santa Clara) or in the East Bay (Oakland). - Have significant financial need that is not currently met by financial aid. - Are able to commit to 6 hours per week or more of tutoring/training during the academic year, including some evenings. - Have strong social-emotional skills. - Have a passion for giving back to your community. | No | No GPA requirement | Yes | $7,000 | https://elevatetutoring.org/apply-for-fellowship/ | 5/31/2022 | |||||||||||||
9 | 6/1/2022 | Central Valley Scholars Scholarships | online | Our scholarships recognize exemplary students in the Central Valley who, despite facing various obstacles, find the will to continue with their educational journey. We lead with the core belief that all students are worth investing in and we use non-traditional markers of success to reward students others often dismiss. Our scholarships invite vulnerability, encourage empowerment, and provide students in the Central Valley the space to validate their stories and find the beauty in their struggles. | - Be enrolled at a community college, vocational school, or undergraduate university during the fall semester/quarter of 2022. - Have graduated from a high school, continuation school, or G.E.D school in the San Joaquin Valley by August 31st, 2022. | Yes | No GPA requirement | Yes | Up to $4,000 | https://www.centralvalleyscholars.org/scholarships | 4/26/2022 | |||||||||||||
10 | 6/1/2022 | The Central Valley Scholars LGBTQIA+ Scholarship | - Three 250 word responses - One 150 word response | The Central Valley Scholars LGBTQIA+ Scholarship aims to tackle this issue by recognizing exemplary Queer students in the Central Valley who have faced numerous obstacles in their journey to understand their Queer identity while pursuing an education. Our scholarships are created with the central belief that every student is worth investing in and aim to choose recipients based on their identity, need, and potential for growth; aspects overlooked by other educational institutions. | - Must identify within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - Must be enrolled at a community college, vocational school, or undergraduate university during the fall semester/ quarter of 2022 - Must have graduated from a high school, continuation school, or G.E.D school in the San Joaquin Valley by August 31st, 2022 | Yes | No GPA requirement | yes | $1,500 | https://www.centralvalleyscholars.org/lgbtqia-scholarship | 4/26/2022 | |||||||||||||
11 | 6/1/2022 | California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship | Completed Application 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) | The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) is pleased to invite all qualified California residents to apply for a scholarship. This scholarship program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses. | - 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 | Not listed | 2.5 | yes | $1,000 | https://www.cllcf.org/scholarship-program | 4/26/2022 | |||||||||||||
12 | 5/31/22 | ECMC The College Place California | Online Application | At ECMC, we help students succeed. We work to lower student loan default rates; sponsor college access and success initiatives, and financial literacy programs; and provide resources to support student loan borrowers to successfully repay their loans. | - High school graduating class of 2022 - Planning a program of study in a college or career school | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | $ 500 (two recipients) | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCP-CA2022 | 5/5/2022 | |||||||||||||
13 | 5/31/22 | The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa | Essays are expected to address any experiences and/or your personal philosophy, that benefit the LGBTQ+ public school community | The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning+ persons. | Students in public schools, community colleges or four-year universities who implement LGBTQ+ projects and/or presentations. CTA members who implement a LGBTQ+ project/presentation at a public school for students and/or employees. LGBTQ+ groups such as Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) that implement project activities and/or presentations that promote a safe public school environment for all LGBTQ+ persons. Funds to start up or re-establish a GSA or LGBTQ+ group. Projects that focus on the intersectionality of racial equity are encouraged | Yes | Not listed | Not Listed | varies up to $2500 | https://www.cta.org/for-educators/scholarships-awards/lgbtq-safety-in-schools | 2/6/2022 | |||||||||||||
14 | 5/31/22 | Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship | online | The Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from low-income and immigrant backgrounds. In order to create diversity in the industry and spark new innovations, it is important to platform diverse undergraduate students. | - Current CSU or UC student who attended a California high school; Must be studying Computer Science or STEM - Must have an annual household income of less than $75,000 - Any Immigration Status - GPA: 3.00 | No | 3 | Yes | $8,000 | http://vipinagrawalfund.com/apply/ | 4/26/2022 | |||||||||||||
15 | 5/27/22 | Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program | online | Our scholarship program was established in 1998 in response to the passage of SP-1, the University of California Regents’ resolution to end affirmative action and race-based admissions at UC schools. In twenty one years, we have awarded over 2 million dollars in scholarships to 110 students with scholarships that are generally $10,000 per year. | - Student from underrepresented minority groups; Admitted to one of the six San Francisco Bay Area ABA accredited law schools in the upcoming Fall 2022 - any immigration status - No GPA requirements - Recent Graduate, College Senior, Graduate/Professional Student | No | No | Yes | $30,000 | https://www.sfbar.org/jdc/diversity/scholarship-program/ | 4/26/2022 | |||||||||||||
16 | 5/15/22 | SAN FRANCISCO ALUMNAE DELTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | online application, interview | We are an innovative Community of African American Women and Leaders that are recognized for the service that we provide. We recognize that we must be the conduit that connects us to the greater world. We are committed to show compassion for all, build and support partnerships that serve the greater good and provide economic resources, through educational grants and scholarships to those in need. | - US Citizen, Resident of SF, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Marin or Santa Clara County - GPA: 2.8 or higher - currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time students | not listed | 2.8 | not listed | $15oo for each recipient, 2 in total) | https://www.sfdeltacommunityfoundation.org/scholarship-announcement | 4/6/2022 | |||||||||||||
17 | Rolling | Freethought Day High School Essay Scholarship | Submit a 300- to 500-word essay answering this prompt: How can science, activism, social justice, secularism, or freethought give you a brighter future? | Our mission is to host an annual festival that encourages freedom of speech and thought, civic engagement, enthusiasm for science, social justice, and the separation of church and state. | High school grades 9-12 planning to attend a college/university or vocational school | No | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | http://freethoughtday.org/essay.html | 7/23/2021 | |||||||||||||
18 | 5/1/2022 | Mary Carter Clay Scholarship | online applicaiton | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Delta Zeta Omega have a long-standing commitment to highlighting the importance and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs.) Over the years, scholarships awarded by Delta Zeta Omega have enabled many young people including Ms. London Breed, Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to pursue a college degree and subsequently become leaders in their respective communities. We are honored to pour into our next generation of leaders through our college scholarships. | - be a student from the African Diaspora - be admisssted to a HBCU - currently attend or have recently graduated within the last 2 years from school in the San Francisco, Alameda or Contra Costa Counties - GPA 2.75 or above - be a US citizen | no | 2.75 | no | $500 (2 awards) | https://www.aka-dzo.org/upcoming-events | 4/11/2022 | |||||||||||||
19 | 4/15/2022 | Don & Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation - West Spring 2021 Scholarship | 1-2 page essay on a selected topic and online application | The Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant Program is open to financially disadvantaged students who wish to further their pursuit of post secondary education; whether it be of an academic or vocational nature. Our goal is to minimally assist and provide a spark of meritorial acknowledgement in the form of monetary funds upon high school graduation and shepherd these students through their college education, assuming they continue to meet our criteria upon annual review. Scholastic achievement is paramount, but life experiences of extreme hardship are our key motivators in our initial selection. The Foundation gives the opportunity to re-apply on a yearly basis through additional applications until their date of graduation. | Graduating high school senior | No | 2.6 | Yes | $1,000 | https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=splawnscholarship | 2/16/2022 | |||||||||||||
20 | 4/10/22 | The Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant Program | Complete the online application | The Splawn Scholarship is open to financially disadvantaged students who wish to further their pursuit of post secondary education; whether it be of an academic or vocational nature. | 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 | not listed | 2.6 | not listed | vaires up to $2000 | https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=splawnscholarship | 2/6/2022 | |||||||||||||
21 | 4/8/22 | Epsilon Phi Zeta Educational Foundation | High School Application click here Community College Application click here | The Epsilon Phi Zeta Educational Foundation and Epsilon Phi Zeta chapter are pleased to announce we are accepting applications from eligible high school and community college students. | All applicants applying for this scholarship program must be an African American female or female of African descent, a current high school senior in the East Bay Area and will attend a four-year college/university or HBCU institution beginning Fall 2022; or a Community College student in the East Bay Area transferring to a four-year institution beginning Fall 2022. | yes | 3.5 or higher | not listed | up to $1500 | https://www.zetaseastbay.org/foundation.html | 2/23/2022 | |||||||||||||
22 | 3/31/22 | The CMAA NorCal Chapter | Complete the online application | The CMAA NorCal Chapter is proud to announce its 2022 Student Scholarship Program - applications are now being accepted. This year we will donate over $20,000 in scholarships and benefits to high achieving students. | Eligibile students must be pursuing a degree in Construction Management or a degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field (i.e. Architecture, Engineering, etc.) with a recognized major in Construction Management. Eligible students must be attending a CMAA NorCal partner University: Stanford, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, CSU Sacramento, CSU Chico, CSU Fresno, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU San Jose, or CSU East Bay Universities. | no | not listed | not listed | varies up to $7500 | https://mailchi.mp/cmaanorcal/2022_student_scholarship_application?e=91c01bef14 | 2/6/2022 | |||||||||||||
23 | 3/25/22 | Benson Louie ScholarshipChevron Filipino Employee Network Scholarship | - Completed student application form, including the essay questions. - Most recent transcript(s) of grades (including grading scale); unofficial transcripts are OK - Resume (include work experience, school activities, community service, honors & awards) - Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a current teacher. | - Number of Awards: 2-3 - Amount: $2,000 - $3,000 - Type: One-time award | - Incoming freshman to be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university in the Fall of 2022 - Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census - Engineering, computer, physical or environmental science majors - Financial need - Resident of California, with preference given for Bay Area, Southern California and Bakersfield area residents | No | 2.8 | Not Listed | Up to $3,000 | https://www.tfaforms.com/4950039 | 12/3/2021 | |||||||||||||
24 | 3/18/2022 | Latinos in Technology Scholarship | Personal statement: of at least 500, but no more than 850 words, address all of the following prompts: Discuss your intended major and career goals within the specific STEM field that you are interested in and any factors that influenced your interest in that area. Comment on your personal characteristics, the educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for a major and career in your specific field of interest within STEM. Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships) and any life lessons that you think will help you succeed in your stated STEM major and profession. Indicate why you believe you are a good candidate for the Latinos in Technology Scholarship. | The Latinos in Technology Scholarship was established by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley. | - Must be of Latino or Hispanic origin (as defined by U.S. Census Bureau) - Have a declared major in and been accepted into a STEM program - Current college students entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the 2022 - 2023 academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Preference will be given to full-time and rising junior students. - Current community college students transferring to a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the 2022 - 2023 academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Preference will be given to full-time students and students with sufficient course credits to be classified as a rising junior (60 semester units or 90 quarter units). - Graduate of a high school in the following Northern California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County and Yolo County; OR, a Graduate of a high school not in the above counties, but enrolled at a college/university within the 11 listed counties. - Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 - Demonstrated financial need - United States citizen or eligible non-citizen (eligible non-citizens include -United States legal residents and students who have obtained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) - Note: DACA recipients who are also A.B. 540 students are eligible to apply | Yes | 3.o | Yes | $10,000-$30,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/lit | 2/16/2022 | |||||||||||||
25 | Reopen in March | The Women of Courage Award | Nominated by someone | The Women of Courage Award was founded by Cynthia Schuman, an accomplished artist and designer, philanthropist and community leader and will be awarded by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Varies | https://www.venturesfoundation.org/community-initiatives/women-of-courage/ | 11/10/2021 | ||||||||||||||
26 | 2/28/2022 | Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund | Application Form Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail Essay Financial Need Analysis Recommendations Or References Transcript | To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have Filipino ethnic heritage, at least 50%, and should be a resident of Northern California counties and Southern California counties. | Must be an undergraduate student Must attend a university or a four-year college Restricted by race for Asian/Pacific Islander students Must currently be a high school student Must study full-time Restricted to residents of California Restricted to students studying Chemical Engineering, Computer Science/Data Processing, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, and Metallurgy, Physical Sciences | No | 3 | No | $5,000-renewable for up to 4 years | https://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ | 11/10/2021 | |||||||||||||
27 | 2/11/2022 | The Peninsula College Fund | Complete and submit the scholarship application | As a PCF scholar, you will receive $3,000 per year, renewable for four years (total of $12,000) as long as you remain in good standing in our program. In addition, you will be paired with a mentor through your college career, required to attend college and career workshops, and you will receive internship support. | High school senior in Northern California | No | 2.8 | Yes | $12,000 | https://www.peninsulacollegefund.org/meet-our-scholars/apply/ | 11/15/2021 | |||||||||||||
28 | 2/15/2022 | California Strawberry Scholarships | Complete and submit scholarship application | The California Strawberry Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2.8 million to hundreds of children of strawberry farmworkers. Scholarship awards provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. | High school, undergruaduate or graduate student | Yes | 2 | Yes | $200-$5,000 | calstrawberry.com/en-us/Scholarships/students | 11/15/2021 | |||||||||||||
29 | 2/1/2022 | Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship Fund | Personal Statement | Over 30 Scholarships are awarded annually to academically-talented and high-motivated Hispanic/Latino students | Undergraduate student, graduate student Hispanic/Latino students | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $500-$2,000 | hcac-ac.org/index.php/scholarship | 11/11/2021 | |||||||||||||
30 | 2/1/2022 | The Maasai Haile Jones Memorial Scholarship | Application must include name and contact information, background details, academic details, and a short original, previously unpublished written response to the following topic, “Create a short story. | The Maasai Haile Jones Memorial Scholarship is exclusively for residents of San Jose, CA. Eligible applicants must be African American students who are high school seniors or college freshmen. Three finalists will be selected. | Must be a resident of San Jose, California Must be African American. Must be a high school senior or college freshman. Must be a U.S citizen. | Yes | N/A | No | Grand Prize: $10,000. 1st runner-up: $5,000. 2nd runner-up: $2,500. | https://www.myscholarship.app/jonesfamily | 11/1/2021 | |||||||||||||
31 | 1/31/2022 | eQuality Scholarships | Complete the application online & recommendations | eQuality Scholarship Collaborative awards scholarships to honor and encourage California students for their service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. Scholarships may be used for post-secondary education at accredited institutions - colleges, universities, and trade schools. Some of the scholarships are specifically for medical school. | All applicants must: -have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community (applicants of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible) - be available for an interview either by phone or in-person on 15 or 21 Mar 2022. Applicants for high school graduate scholarships must: - be a resident of northern or central California (visit www.equalityscholarship.org for a map of counties included); - have completed or expect to complete high school or equivalent between 1 Jul 2017 and 30 Jun 2022; - plan to attend or began attending an accredited post-secondary institution—college, university, or vocational/trade school—for the first time in 2022. Applicants for community college transfer scholarships must: - be a resident of northern or central California (visit www.equalityscholarship.org for a map of counties included); - have completed or expect to complete community college between 1 Jul 2017 and 30 Jun 2022; - plan to attend or began attending an accredited 4-year college or university for the first time in 2022. Applicants for the medical student scholarship must be attending or be committed to attend by the interview date an accredited medical school in California | Yes | Not listed | Yes | $6,000 | https://www.equalityscholarship.org/apply.html | 11/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
32 | 1/26/2022 | APIA Scholarship Program | There are 4 essays prompts; you must pick 3 to answer. You need to write 500 words or less for each of the 3 prompts you choose. This is where you truly get to tell us who you are, what is important to you, what excites you, and who you hope to be. | Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who: - Are the first in their families to attend college; - Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and - Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement. -Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status; | - Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census - Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply - Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2022. - Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED - Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2022-2023 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2022 Submit one letter of recommendation online | Yes | 2.7 | No | Varies, from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards | https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ | 10/29/2021 | |||||||||||||
33 | 1/7/2022 | Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship Program | Submit your personal statement (500 - 850 words) into your Apply SVCF application | The purpose of the scholarship, established in her memory, is to support high school graduates of high academic achievement who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance. | - Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years - Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale - Demonstrated financial hardship - Graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County - Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a four-year college or university as a full-time student - United States citizen | No | 3.5 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/baumeister | 11/4/2021 | |||||||||||||
34 | 1/15/2022 | Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara's General Scholarship | Complete and submit application | The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara’s General Scholarship Program is the primary program for most student applicants. Approximately 95% of our scholarship funds in the General Scholarship Program are need-based. Criteria that are evaluated for selections include, but are not limited to, financial need, motivation, and academic achievement. | Undergraduate student | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Varies | sbscholarship.org/apply | 11/11/2021 | |||||||||||||
35 | Reopen in Early 2022 | Samvid Scholars 2022 Graduate Fellowship | The application will consist of: - Personal contact information - Academic information - Transcripts from all degree-granting higher education institutions - Standardized test scores Information about planned graduate study - Short essays Recommendations - Finalists will be contacted for a virtual interview with the scholarship selection committee - Candidates selected for the scholarship will be notified shortly afterward - All other applicants will be notified of their status as well - Awardees will be asked to provide confirmation of enrollment in a qualifying graduate program | - Samvid Scholars will empower future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate study as well as leadership training - Scholars will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them to continue to fulfill their extraordinary potential. All Scholars will have access to robust ongoing programming and will be part of an alumni community of mentorship, collaboration, and lifelong relationships | - Pursue a full-time graduate program of 2 years or longer at a university in the United States, in one of the following eligible programs: MD/MBA/JD/MPP/MPH/EdD/MS/MA in the social sciences or STEM - Be a first-year graduate student for the 2022-2023 academic year - Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 - Be a U.S. citizen or DACA recipient | No | 3.5 | Yes | $50K per year for two years | https://www.samvid.ventures/samvid-scholars/ | 11/22/2021 | |||||||||||||
36 | 12/21/2021 | The Law Offices of Daniel Kim | Write an essay of 1200+ words on: Why a College Degree is Important to Me, and How I Plan to Use it. | We know that change begins with investing back in the young individuals who will be the entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders of the future. The Law Offices of Daniel Kim represents victims of motor vehicle accidents and fights to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve. We know what it looks like to have your life impacted by an accident, and we have seen many of our clients recover and lead lives of change in our communities. This has inspired us to create a scholarship to help local students and help them achieve their goals. | Winners must volunteer a minimum of 1 shift (~2-4 hours) for our Good Tidings' Winter Wonderland Toy Giveaway Program between 12/11 - 12/20/21 in Burlingame, CA. | Yes | 3 | No | $5,000 | https://usaccidentlawyer.com/the-law-offices-of-daniel-kim-scholarship/ | 6/21/2021 | |||||||||||||
37 | 12/31/2021 | California Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) | Varies | EEF offers competitive academic scholarships for OC high school and community college transfers who qualify for need based financial aid and who enroll at a 4-year college or university. | - Latino/a who has lived in Orange County (OC), California for the past three years - An OC high school graduate or an OC community college transfer student who plans to enroll full-time at a four year college or university in Fall 2022. - First generation college student. - Family income limit of $60,000. Must complete FAFSA application or CalSar report. - We welcome Dream Act/AB540 applicants. Complete the financial information section of the online application. | Yes | Varies | Yes | Varies | https://www.heef.org/scholarships/ | 11/10/2021 | |||||||||||||
38 | 12/1/2020 | The Women of Courage Award | Nominated by someone | The Women of Courage Award was founded by Cynthia Schuman, an accomplished artist and designer, philanthropist and community leader and will be awarded by Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Women (18-30 y/o) who live, work or serve others in San Mateo County who demonstrate courage, make an impact, and exemplify the characteristics of compassion, resilience and integrity in in their efforts to make the world a better place. | Yes | None listed | Yes | Varies | https://www.venturesfoundation.org/community-initiatives/women-of-courage/ | 11/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
39 | 10/3/2021 | CAA Native American Scholarship | Please describe a topic or issue you are passionate about. How is it grounded in your identity as a Native American? | The Cal Alumni Association Native American Scholarship (CAANAS) is a one-year, merit-based award that recognizes Native American students at UC Berkeley for leadership, community involvement, as well as their contribution to the Indigenous community. This scholarship is available to all Native American students at Cal including incoming first year and junior transfer students. The Native American Scholarship is offered to make a UC Berkeley education more affordable for Native American students. | Student must be enrolled at UC Berkeley (First years, sophomores, juniors, junior transfers, and seniors* are eligible) Must be enrolled in Spring 2022 Student must Identify as American Indian or Native American* to qualify. *The descendants of the peoples living within what is now the continental contiguous United States prior to European contact. | No | None Listed | No | $1000-2000 | https://calalumni.academicworks.com/opportunities/2565 | 9/22/2021 | |||||||||||||
40 | 10/15/2021 | SFSU Continue the Dream for Academic Excellence Scholarshi | What significant factors or events in your life contributed to your desire to succeed in college? What are your educational goals and what steps have you taken to work towards them? How have you demonstrated a serious commitment to helping others access higher education or acted as a role model by promoting higher education? Please describe your financial need. | Scholarship Intent: Provide financial assistance to undocumented students at SF State. | Undergraduate student studying any field | No | None Listed | No | Varies | https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/12826 | 9/22/2021 | |||||||||||||
41 | 10/3/2021 | Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship | Essay 1: Please describe your short and long-term goals. Aside from removing some financial burden to your everyday life, how will support from the Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship help you achieve these goals? Please be specific. Essay 2: Thinking about one of the activities you described in your application, please elaborate on what you learned about being a leader, the impact you had on your community, and what you hope to improve upon going forward. How did your leadership role contribute to your personal development? | The Mildred Jordan Sharp Scholarship is a one-year, merit-based award that recognizes female juniors at UC Berkeley who have demonstrated leadership, service, academics, and personal development in pursuit of a specific future goal or career. | Female students who are either a Junior (3rd year at Cal) or who is a Junior Transfer Student and matriculated for at least one full semester are eligible. | No | 3.o | Yes | $750–3,000 | https://calalumni.academicworks.com/opportunities/2560 | 9/22/2021 | |||||||||||||
42 | 10/3/2021 | Cal Pride Scholarship | Essay 1: In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge that the LGBTQ community is currently facing today? What steps have you taken or wish to take to mitigate the challenge? Essay 2: This scholarship was created to support the work of Cal students to be both ambassadors for Cal and the LGBTQ community. How have you connected with the LGBTQ identity at Cal, previous institutions, and/or in your community (broadly defined)? How are you serving as an ambassador of Cal and the LGBTQ community? | Cal Alumni Pride is the LGBTQ alumni club of UC Berkeley. Their mission is to support and promote the interests of UC Berkeley and its alumni, with an emphasis on issues and interests specific to the LGBTQ community. One of Cal Alumni Pride’s major objectives is to serve as a resource to LGBTQ undergraduate students and their allies in the form of mentorship and scholarship opportunities. | UC Berkeley students who have been at UC Berkeley at least 1 semester | No | None Listed | Yes | $1000 - $3000 | https://calalumni.academicworks.com/opportunities/2554 | 9/22/2021 | |||||||||||||
43 | 10/1/2021 | CalCPA Sacramento Chapter Scholarship | Essay describing your interest in accounting and your career goals, including any other information that you believe is relevant.(500 words or less) | The California CPA Education Foundation is the leading provider of continuing professional education for CPAs and financial professionals. Through innovation and in partnership with the CPA profession, we deliver quality education and build knowledge to foster excellence and advance individuals and the profession. | Full- or part-time student with a declared accounting major or an emphasis in accounting (if a community college student). The school must be located within the CalCPA Sacramento Chapter geographical boundaries (Southern borders of Napa, Yolo, Sacramento, Amador, Alpine & Solano counties, north to the Oregon border and east to the Nevada border, excluding the coastal counties of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino, Humboldt & Del Norte counties). | Yes | None Listed | No | $1,500-$5,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/72771 | 3/25/2021 | |||||||||||||
44 | 9/30/2021 | NEWH San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Scholarship | Student Essay 500-word maximum to include: Background of yourself and your experience Your goals and objectives after graduation What prompted you to choose this career? Contributions you have made to your school program or to fellow students through leadership/participation Why is obtaining this scholarship important to you? If your application is not accepted, what plans do you have for financing? | EWH, Inc. and its chapters are tasked with fundraising to provide scholarship dollars for eligible students wishing to enter the Hospitality Industry. NEWH Chapters offer scholarships annually. | Actively enrolled student: 2-year program freshman and above, 4-year sophomore / second year and above, or graduate level - Northern California | Yes | 3 | No | up to $10,000 | https://newh.org/products/checkout/#32 | 7/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
45 | 9/15/2021 | Don't Text and Drive Scholarship | 500+ word essay on the following topic: [Find the Last Text Conversation You Had When You Were Texting & Driving. Screen-Cap It. All Of It. Include The Screen-Cap(s) In Your Submission.] Discuss The Importance Of That Text Conversation In Relation To The Risk You Took. Why Did You Feel The Urge To Take That Risk That Particular Time? Do You Text & Drive Frequently? Why Is It Difficult For You To Stop Texting & Driving? Can You Stop Texting & Driving Completely? Will You? | We created the Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship because we want to help make a difference in creating a safer community! At the Law Offices of Matthew J. Quinlan, our San Francisco personal injury attorneys see countless cases of people being injured in accidents that were caused by texting & driving. According to The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 46/50 states have banned texting and driving, yet the Center for Disease Control estimates that distracted driving causes 8 deaths and 1,161 injuries in auto accidents every day – with the majority being attributed to drivers using a cell phone. While all age groups are guilty of texting and driving, the U.S. Dept. of Transportation has determined that college-aged drivers (18-24) are more than twice as likely to be involved in a car accident due to cell phone use than any other age group. | Any student 24 years old or younger that is currently enrolled in a 4-year college/university | No | None Listed | Yes | $1ooo | https://www.mjqlaw.com/scholarship/ | 8/27/2021 | |||||||||||||
46 | 8/1/2021 | Future Mentors Scholarship | Submit an essay between 800 and 1500 words on mentorship. Please respond to these questions in your essay. How you believe mentorship can benefit future generations? Have you ever had a mentor or acted as a mentee? How did that change your life. Feel free to include Big Brother or Big Sister programs, influential teachers or role-models, and any other relationships that have enriched your life. | At Justice Solutions Group, we believe that our great calling is to help empower future generations to continue embodying and teaching kindness, compassion, empathy, service, and justice. Our company was founded and united under a mantle of mentorship through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America when Josh became Tyler's mentor at the age of 11. Since then, we have sharpened one another and grown not only a successful business, but a business driven through the realization of what the core of mentorship is: a commitment to helping others. | All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited college or university for the semester they are applying to receive the scholarship. | Yes | No minimum | Yes | $1,500 | https://jsgfirm.com/scholarship/ | 3/2/2021 | |||||||||||||
47 | July | PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund | “The end of all education should surely be service to others.” – Cesar Chavez Explain how does the statement above apply to your life. Explain how have you exemplified or plan to exemplify this statement in your life goals. Provide your thoughts on what you believe service to others means in todays society. The essay shall be limited to 500 words, typed and double-spaced. Make sure to number each page of the essay. | The Cesar Chavez Foundation, in partnership with PepsiCo, invite students of Latino descent who are beginning or continuing their studies at higher educational institutions in Arizona and California’s Central Valley, to apply for the PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship Fund. | Of Latino descent, undergraduate student | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $5,000 | http://chavezfoundation.org/CCF_scholarship | 6/23/2021 | |||||||||||||
48 | 7/31/2021 | Annual Fruit Shoot Photo Contest | Submit a photo on the subejcts of fruit, flowers, roots, or any vegitative plant | With 22 chapters — not all in California — and members on every continent except Antarctica, we are the largest amateur fruit growing organization in the world. If you want to learn everything and anything about growing fruit in an environmentally responsible manner, this is where you want to be. | Open to anyone | Yes | None Listed | Yes | up to $100 | https://crfg.org/2021-fruit-shoot-rules/ | 6/7/2021 | |||||||||||||
49 | 7/30/2021 | Miller Lite Scholarship | Applicants must submit their complete applications through the submission portal. | Miller Lite | Opent to full-time or part-time undergraduate students | Yes | 2.5 | Yes | up to $2,500 | https://www.hacu.net/Forms.asp?MODE=NEW&Forms_FormTypeID=-322 | 7/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
50 | 7/16/2021 | CalCPA Fresno Chapter 2021 Scholarship | Written essay of 500 words or less utilizing the theme: "Describe why you have an interest in an accounting career. Describe your career goals." | The California CPA Education Foundation is the leading provider of continuing professional education for CPAs and financial professionals. Through innovation and in partnership with the CPA profession, we deliver quality education and build knowledge to foster excellence and advance individuals and the profession. | Student will be transferring to one of the following schools: • California State University, Fresno • Fresno Pacific University Or continuing in one of the following schools: • State Center Community Colleges: Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, Madera Center, or Oakhurst Center • Porterville Community College • West Hills College • College of the Sequoias | Yes | 3.0 | No | $1,000-$2,500 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/68055-Cal-Cpa---Fresno-Fr | 3/25/2021 | |||||||||||||
51 | 6/30/2021 | California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation | All applicants must write an original essay of 700-1000 words on the following topic: The importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit during your college years. | CAC’s Educational Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2005 by the California Association of Collectors (CAC ESF). | 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. | No | None Listed | No | Varies | https://cacesf.org/index.html | 12/2/2020 | |||||||||||||
52 | 5/29/2021 | Main Street Launch & National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. - Entrepreneurship Scholars Program | Students must address the following topics in their applications: - Entrepeneur Aspiraitons - Academic Achievement - Community Service - Extracurricular Engagement - Leadership Experience - Financial Need | Main Street Launch (MSL) and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc./Oakland Bay Area Chapter (NCBW/OBAC) offer scholarships to high school students accepted to a college or currently enrolled college students as a state college or university who are seeking careers in Entrepreneurship. | Students who are currently attending a school, college or university in the Bay Area. | Yes | 3 | No | Varies | https://form.jotform.com/211141174571042 | 5/6/2021 | |||||||||||||
53 | 5/29/2021 | National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc, - Working Women's 2021 Scholarship | Complete the application | The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Oakland/Bay Area Chapter (NCBW/OBAC) is accepting applications from working women attending a college, university, or other post-secondary institution of higher learning. Priority will be given to women seeking their first degree. NCBW/OBAC is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of African American women and girls and the Black community in general. The Oakland/Bay Area Chapter accomplishes its educational mission through education programs for girls and women and through scholarships. | Working women attending college, university, or other post-secondary institution of higher learning. Must be 30 years of age or older | Yes | 2.5 | No | Varies | https://form.jotform.com/211179294650054 | 5/6/2021 | |||||||||||||
54 | 4/30/2021 | CalCPA OC/LB Chapter Scholarship - Coummunity College | Essay: 500 words (one page), please answer the following questions: 1. What drew you to accounting? 2. What are your goals and how do you plan to give back to the profession? 3. Given that the award is intended to foster future excellence in the profession, why should you be awarded this scholarship? | The California CPA Education Foundation is the leading provider of continuing professional education for CPAs and financial professionals. Through innovation and in partnership with the CPA profession, we deliver quality education and build knowledge to foster excellence and advance individuals and the profession.""" | Students majoring in accounting or business, expecting to transfer to a university to major in accounting; Completed a minimum of 1 accounting or business class | Yes | 3 | No | $1,500 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/67563-Cal-Cpa---Orange-County-Long-Beach-Oclb | 3/25/2021 | |||||||||||||
55 | 4/30/2021 | Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship | Complete the application | The Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund (SCSF) was founded on the belief that any motivated individual in need should have the opportunity to further his or her education. By removing some of the financial burdens associated with going to, surviving in, and graduating from college, the SCSF plays a vital role in increasing college access and success for many motivated yet underserved youth and young adults. | High school seniors, students with GED diplomas, students enrolled in vocational or trade schools, 25 years of age or younger | Yes | 2 | No | Varies | https://shawncarterscholarship.communityforce.com/Funds/FundDetails.aspx?584748317038524650717947644D3152685639655237554E7531314B5177612B6A777A31704D4D66646C6B50722F484C716D68433835515868796F6831397849 | 4/21/2021 | |||||||||||||
56 | 4/3/2021 | Latinos in Technology Scholarship | Personal statement: of at least 500, but no more than 850 words, address all of the following prompts: Discuss your intended major and career goals within the specific STEM field that you are interested in and any factors that influenced your interest in that area. Comment on your personal characteristics, the educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for a major and career in your specific field of interest within STEM. Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships) and any life lessons that you think will help you succeed in your stated STEM major and profession. Indicate why you believe you are a good candidate for the Latinos in Technology Scholarship. | The Latinos in Technology Scholarship was established by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley. | Latino or Hispanic origin (as defined by U.S. Census Bureau) Graduating high schooler or college student who have a declared major in and been accepted into a STEM program | Yes | 3.o | Yes | $10,000-$30,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/lit | 3/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
57 | 4/2/2021 | 2021 Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship Program | Complete and submit online application | Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. | High school seniors | No | 3.0 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.apcf.org/cathay-bank-foundation-scholarship-open | 3/25/2021 | |||||||||||||
58 | 4/1/2021 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship | Submit 1000-word essay answering: 1. As an African American, “I am guided in making the right choices.” Reflecting upon your life, family and educational experiences, leadership and community involvement, who/what continuously guides and supports you in the realization of your goals and how? 2. “Each problem has a solution. All my experiences are opportunities for me to learn, love and grow.” Please reflect on your experiences as an African American and elaborate on this quote. Give specific/detailed examples of how you used personal experiences and/or problems to turn them into positive opportunities. | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service, with a primary focus on the Black community. | High school seniors, must reside in San Francisco or Marin County | No | 2.75 | No | Varies | https://www.sanfranciscodeltas.org/scholarship | 2/4/2021 | |||||||||||||
59 | 4/1/2021 | CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship | A one-page personal statement of career interest in the health care industry or about the student's community service in the health care industry | The CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship was established in collaboration with UNCF to provide need-based scholarships to qualified African American or Latinx students for their junior and senior years. | Be a second-semester sophomore at the time of application who will be a junior at the time of the initial award * Be a Black or Latinx student enrolled full-time at any accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. Have an interest in pursuing a career in the health care sector * Be pursuing a major in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain, data analytics, information technology, actuary, or human resources. | No | 3.0 | No | Varies | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/84a24114-b88b-4acf-96c9-674c03c842f6 | 3/2/2021 | |||||||||||||
60 | 3/31/2021 | Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Scholarship | Complete the scholarship applicaiton | Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT) is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA). Our purpose is to support individuals in discovering their interest in manufacturing and to encourage the pursuit of a manufacturing career. | Currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours) | Yes | 2.5 GPA for trade, community, or technical colleges or 3.0 GPA for universities | Yes | $3,500 | https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships | 3/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
61 | 3/31/2021 | LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) | Essay of 500 words (maximum) on how your academic studies will contribute to your personal & professional goals. In addition, please discuss any community service or extracurricular activities you have been involved in that relate to your goals. | LNESC and LULAC established the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) to help youth in underserved communities make the dream of college enrollment a reality. LNSF is a unique partnership between grassroots advocates and corporations that fund educational opportunities for deserving youth across the U.S. Every dollar raised by local LULAC Councils is matched by corporate partners secured by LNESC, increasing the amount given in both the council and corporate names. This model results in a true grassroots/corporate partnership for the empowerment of the Latino community. | Hispanic college freshmen from underserved communities who are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $2,000 | https://5f1cd79f-356d-4037-8458-4d1a00026b47.filesusr.com/ugd/41769e_938601959c6147f4821a903e8ef2bee7.pdf | 3/2/2021 | |||||||||||||
62 | 3/26/2021 | Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group Pre-Med Annual Scholarship Awards | Complete the online application including a 1,000-word personal statement that explains why you are interested in medicine, including any relevant background and life experiences, and your need for financial assistance. | With our country’s aging population and rise in chronic diseases, ensuring there are enough doctors to take care of our increasingly complex health needs is a daunting challenge. Recognizing the need to fill this gap, the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Pre-Med Scholarship Program was established to support deserving local high school students who attend a four-year college and plan to pursue careers as physicians. | High School Senior Planning to take pre-medicine courses to prepare for medical school • Be in the top 20 percent of the class • Demonstrate financial need | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $25,000 | https://www.sutterhealth.org/for-patients/premedscholar-pamf | 3/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
63 | 3/22/2021 | TMCF | National Black McDonald’s Operators Association Dr. Pepper Scholarship | Answer the following statement (Hirevue) (up to 1 min): Established in 1972, the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) remains the largest organization of established African American entrepreneurs in the world. They believe leadership requires courage, empathy, vision, strategic prowess, and significant business acumen. Tell us about a time when you exemplified these qualities to ensure a thriving environment. Dr Pepper is a company of diverse brands and diverse people, and it is this diversity that helps them win in the marketplace. What do you think are the benefits and consequences of diversity in the workplace today? What are your career interests regarding business management or hospitality management? How will your background contribute to your success in your chosen career field? | The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), National Black McDonald’s Operators Association, and Dr Pepper are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). | African American/Black student enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior at an HBCU during the 2021- 2022 academic school year. | No | 3.o | No | $5,000 | https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-national-black-mcdonalds-operators-association-and-dr-pepper-scholarship/ | 3/2/2021 | |||||||||||||
64 | 3/17/2021 | UNCF LADDERS OF HOPE SCHOLARSHIP | One-page personal statement answering the question: “How will you use your education to make South Los Angeles an even better community?”. | The Ladders of Hope Scholarship Program has decided to provide 6 scholarships to current College Freshmen who are currently attending a UNCF member institution full-time. A listing of UNCF member schools can be located at https://uncf.org/member-colleges. | African American/ Black college freshman who is currently enrolled as a full-time student at any UNCF member institution. Be a permanent resident of South Los Angeles and/or surrounding area. Zip codes: 90001, 90002, 90003, 90007, 90008, 90011, 90016, 90018, 90037, 90043, 90044, 90047, 90059, 90061, 90062, 90220, 90222, 90248, 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304, 90305. | No | 2.5 | No | up to $5,000 | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/92081c5a-97fa-4c31-a8e1-5a4b26e00873 | 3/2/2021 | |||||||||||||
65 | 3/9/2021 | Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders’ Scholarship | Complete and submit the scholarship application. | Carl Karcher Enterprises LLC has established a scholarship program to assist students who plan to continue education in college programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. | Graduating high school senior who plans to enroll for the first time | No | None Listed | Yes | $10,000 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/karcherfounders/ | 2/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
66 | 3/5/2021 | Chevron Somos Scholarship | Write a 500-750 word essay on one of the following topics: How has Latin American and/or Hispanic culture affected your life, your families’ life, or someone else’s life? What lesson or event in Latin American and/or Hispanic culture will you use to enrich your future? How has the Latin American and/or Hispanic culture enhanced your leadership skills within your community? Include your community contributions. | It is an ongoing mission of Chevron to invest in programs that help students achieve their educational goals; improve access to a quality education; and to provide an academic gateway for students who are historically underserved or under-represented. | Graduating high school seniors who attend high school in the WCCUSD district | No | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://richmondstandard.com/richmond/2021/01/26/application-period-opens-for-chevron-richmond-somos-scholarship/ | 2/5/2021 | |||||||||||||
67 | 3/2/2021 | Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund | 5 Short essay questions of at least 250-500 words. | The Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund awards five scholarships of $5,000 each. Every student selected for the scholarship program is a California resident of Filipino heritage majoring in engineering, computer science or physical science at a four-year college or university. | HS seniors, incoming freshmen enrolled at four-year colleges or universities pursuing a career in engineering, physical, computer or environmental sciences. Must be at least 50% of Filipino heritage | No | 3.0 | No | $5,000 | https://www.salinasuhsd.org/cms/lib/CA02208720/Centricity/Domain/197/Banatao%20Family%20Filipino%20American%20Education%20Fund%20.pdf | 10/19/2020 | |||||||||||||
68 | 3/1/2021 | Bucks for Books Scholarship | Write an essay of maximum 500 words for each: How will you use your college experience to benefit yourself and others? B. Answer two of the following essay questions. There is a 500-word maximum for each question. 1. Apart from carnival rides, games or food experiences, what exhibit or activity would you add to improve the experience at the Lodi Grape Festival? 2. How has the COVID pandemic affected your life and what have you gained from the experience? 3. If something were to interrupt your plans for college, what would you do? | The scholarship money is used only to purchase books required by the courses the students are currently taking. A student may re-apply while still in school and may receive the award up to two times. | High school senior graduating form the Lodi Unified District or whose primary residence is withing the Lodi Unified District | No | 2.5 | Yes | $1,000 | https://d38trduahtodj3.cloudfront.net/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=LodiGrapeFestival&f=2021_application_complete.pdf | 2/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
69 | 3/1/2021 | ACWA SCHOLARSHIP | Submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words responding to a specific prompt | ACWA began its scholarship programs in 1961 to motivate committed students to join the effort to ensure California’s water quality through sound management policies. The scholarship program is all about investing in future water leaders. Our hope is to cultivate a bright future for students who are dedicated to working for a safe, stable water supply for all Californians. | Undergraduate college students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a water resources-related field related to engineering, agricultural and/or urban water supply, environmental studies, or public administration | No | None Listed | No | $3,500 | https://www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/acwa-scholarship/ | 10/19/2020 | |||||||||||||
70 | 3/1/2021 | Beauty School Scholarship | Submit your answers to these questions: 1. What inspired you to pursue beauty as a career? 2. Explain why you feel you should be chosen to receive a cosmetology school scholarship. 3. What are your future career goals after getting licensed? Where do you hope to be in 10 years? | If you’re ready to begin a fulfilling and rewarding career in the beauty and wellness industry, or if you are continuing your education to pursue your next career goal, submit the application form below for the chance to win a $2,500 scholarship toward your tuition and education expenses. We are passionate about connecting individuals with education that opens career opportunities in beauty and wellness. | Scholarship is open to students planning to attend a school in one of the following programs: cosmetology, barbering, hair design, nail technology, makeup artistry, aesthetics and skin care, permanent cosmetics/makeup, laser hair removal, etc. | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/cosmetology-school-scholarships | 2/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
71 | 3/1/2021 | The Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship | Submit your answers to these questions: 1. What relevant classes or experience do you have related to your interest in the automotive engineering field? 2. What extra curricular activities have you actively participated in during high school (band, Boy or Girl Scouts, volunteerism, etc)? 3. How have you pursued your interest in the automotive field during high school? 4. What degree & major will you be pursuing in college and why? 5. What universities will you be applying to? (Make sure to indicate which ones you have already been accepted to.) 6. What are you passionate about achieving or learning in and after college? | The Scholarship was established in memory of Roberto Ugo Diaz. Berto was a Calibration Engineer at GM. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a co-operative education student at GM while earning his degree. Berto was also an Eagle Scout. | Current senior in high school, be accepted to a four-year engineering degree program at an accredited, degree-granting university in the US by May 1, 2021, plan on obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | No | 3.0 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.bertodiazengscholarship.org/?Apply | 2/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
72 | 2/15/2021 | Napa County Hispanic Network | Please submit a SHORT BIO to introduce yourself, your educational goals, your interests and or additional information not shared in personal statement. 500 words or less | The NCHN has led the way in providing a resources to our Latino Community in Napa County. The main focus has been to raise funding for college scholarships. They have awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to 300+ students and growing every year thanks to our generous donors | High school senior, undergraduate student | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $500-$1,000 | napacountyhispanicnetwork.org/scholarships | 12/21/2020 | |||||||||||||
73 | 2/12/2021 | PG&E Scholarship Program | Complete and submit the scholarship application | Each of the ERG and ENG scholarships below are supported in part by PG&E and through fundraising and contributions made by members of these employee groups and fellow employees. These groups not only help bring our employees together, but also provide an essential bridge of communication to our diverse customers. Each group awards scholarships to students who have shown commitment to specific communities or causes | Preference for Medical, Physical Therapy or Psychology | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $1,000-$10,000 | https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your-community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-opportunities.page | 12/21/2020 | |||||||||||||
74 | 2/12/2021 | The Peninsula College Fund | Complete and submit the scholarship application | As a PCF scholar, you will receive $3,000 per year, renewable for four years (total of $12,000) as long as you remain in good standing in our program. In addition, you will be paired with a mentor through your college career, required to attend college and career workshops, and you will receive internship support. | High school senior in Northern California | No | 2.8 | Yes | $12,000 | peninsulacollegefund.org/meet-our-scholars/ apply/ | 12/21/2020 | |||||||||||||
75 | 2/1/2021 | California Strawberry Scholarships | Complete and submit scholarship application | The California Strawberry Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2.8 million to hundreds of children of strawberry farmworkers. Scholarship awards provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. | High school, undergruaduate or graduate student | Yes | 2 | Yes | $200-$5,000 | calstrawberry.com/en-us/Scholarships/students | 12/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
76 | 2/1/2021 | Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship Fund | Personal Statement | Over 30 Scholarships are awarded annually to academically-talented and high-motivated Hispanic/Latino students | Undergraduate student, graduate student Hispanic/Latino students | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $500-$2,000 | hcac-ac.org/index.php/scholarship | 12/21/2020 | |||||||||||||
77 | 2/1/2021 | Marcus Foster Education Fund | Complete and submit the scholarship application | This scholarship application is open to Bay Area high school seniors in the Oakland Unified School District, the Pleasanton Unified School District, children of employees of the Port of Oakland, Black young men graduating from any high school in the 9 Bay Area counties and continuing undergraduate college students. Completing this application places students in the pool for all MFEI awards for which they are eligible. These awards may include, but are not limited to, the College Bound Brotherhood, all Port of Oakland awards, Clorox Partners Awards, and many others. | High School Senior, College freshman or junior in the Oaklan Unified School District | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $500-$2,000 | marcusfoster.org/scholarships/ | 12/21/2020 | |||||||||||||
78 | 1/29/2021 | Califonia Teachers Association Scholarships | Complete and submit application | Have you or a member of your community made a positive impact on public education? Has your involvement (or your colleagues’ involvement) in local politics or human & civil rights made a difference? CTA recognizes educators and members of the community who promote quality public education, and impact their students and community. Awards include effective communications by and for local chapters, excellence in public education media coverage, strong social justice and human rights work and more. Educational scholarship grants offer financial support to CTA members and their dependents throughout the academic year. | High school seniors, undergraduate student, recent graduate, graduate student | yes | None Listed | Yes | $3,000-$5,000 | cta.org/scholarships | 12/17/2020 | |||||||||||||
79 | 1/15/2021 | Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara's General Scholarship | Complete and submit application | The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara’s General Scholarship Program is the primary program for most student applicants. Approximately 95% of our scholarship funds in the General Scholarship Program are need-based. Criteria that are evaluated for selections include, but are not limited to, financial need, motivation, and academic achievement. | Undergraduate student | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Varies | sbscholarship.org/apply | 12/17/2020 | |||||||||||||
80 | 1/5/2021 | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program | complete the application form | Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. | Current high school seniors | No | 3 | No | $10,000-$40,000 | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ | 12/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
81 | 1/5/2021 | One Earth Young Fimmakers Contest | Submit a video between three and eight minutes that shares and highlights soutions to the issues discussed in the chosen sustainability topic(s) chosen from the list on the sponsor's website. | One Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. | any student with a maximum age, 25 | Yes | None listed | Yes | Multiple; varies | https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details | 10/27/2020 | |||||||||||||
82 | 1/1/2021 | Microsoft Tuition Scholarship | Complete and submit scholarship application | Microsoft awards tuition and conference scholarships each year to encourage students to further their learnings in Computer Science and related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines. Recipients for the scholarship will be awarded in recognition of their demonstrated passion for technology, academic excellence, and leadership while working to push the software industry forward. | Undergraduate student, pursuing Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field. | Yes | 3 | Yes | Full Tuition | https://careers.microsoft.com/students/us/en/usscholarshipprogram | 12/18/2020 | |||||||||||||
83 | 12/31/2020 | "A Voice for Cats" Essay Contest Scholarship | Submit an essay of between 300-500 words on feline welfare and the humane treatment of cats | Our online cat community strongly believes in the importance of higher education. By sharing knowledge and information with our followers, we hope to help mitigate animal suffering and improve our pets’ lives. Every article, blog entry, social media post, research project, or essay is a small step towards our goal of better lives for cats. | High school freshmen to college graduate students, Year 5 | Yes | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://allaboutcats.com/cats-voice-cats-essay-contest-scholarship | 10/27/2020 | |||||||||||||
84 | 12/1/2020 | CSUB Alumni Association Scholarship | Complete and submit application form | This scholarship was established by the CSUB Alumni Association to support CSUB students in a master's or Teacher Credential program. | CSUB students in a Master's or Teacher Credential program | No | 3 | Yes | Varies | https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/california-scholarships/csub-alumni-association-scholarship/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
85 | 11/4/2020 | Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship | Complete and submit application form | The Good Tidings Foundation is a non-profit, 501-c-3 children's charity that encourages and supports the growth of marginalized children in the Bay Area by creating environments for athletics, artistic activities, education, and wonder. | Applicants must be high school seniors residing in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Yolo. | No | None Listed | Yes | $10,000 | https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/residence-state/california/good-tidings-community-service-scholarship | 5/26/2020 | |||||||||||||
86 | 10/31/2020 | The Seqouia Awards Scholarship Program | Student essay | The Sequoia Awards offers scholarships to Senior High School students who reside in the Redwood City community who actively volunteer their time. Over $2,200,000 in scholarship money has been awarded since 1993. | High school senior residing in Redwood city who do community service | No | None Listed | Yes | $5000-$20000 | http://sequoiaawards.org/apply/ | 7/7/2020 | |||||||||||||
87 | 10/30/2020 | Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship | Complete and submit scholarship application | The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. | current high school/home-schooled senior attending school in the U.S, anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of applicaiton and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. | No | None Listed | Yes | Varies | https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/ | 10/21/2020 | |||||||||||||
88 | 10/25/2020 | Horatio Alger State Scholarship | Complete and submit application | State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatia Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. | high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2020 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation | No | 2.0 | No | up to $10,000 | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/ | 7/76/2020 | |||||||||||||
89 | 10/2/2020 | Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship | Submit application - the online application including essay or video | A scholarship by Wells Fargo to help support students on their educational journey. If you're a student impact maker, working to make a difference in your community, and have been financially impacted by the pandemic, you may be eligible for an opportunity to receive a scholarship. | Current and incoming undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university Have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and have demonstrated financial need Have taken action towards uplifting and empowering your community in 2020 | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://collegesteps.wf.com/scholarship-entry-information/ | 9/15/2020 | |||||||||||||
90 | 10/1/2020 | Why Vote? Voter Awareness & Education Scholarship | Essay Response to this prompt question: In 500 words or less, why is voting important to you? Provide specific examples and details of how you are spreading awareness and/or education on the importance of voting in your community. | NSHSS is awarding students who demonstrate an active commitment for spreading awareness/education on the importance of voting in their community. | High school juniors/seniors and college students who are 18 years old or older, or will be 18 by Election Day 2020 | Yes | None Listed | No | $1,000 | https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/why-vote-scholarship/?utm_term=OZY&utm_campaign=pdb&utm_content=Tuesday_09.29.20&utm_source=Campaigner&utm_medium=email | 9/29/2020 | |||||||||||||
91 | 8/31/2020 | Taito and Ruta Alofaitfuli Scholarship | Complete one essay answering: "What are your educational and professional goals and objectives?" and submit electronic application | The Taito and Ruta Alofaituli Scholarship was established in November 2008. This is a private scholarship to be awarded each year, beginning in August 2009 to one Pacific Islander, college-bound (4-year university), high school senior. | High school senior enrolling in a 4 year institution in the fall Must be of Pacific Island descent (at least one parent) | No | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://87a1e392-c21a-4dc4-9293-c2e538a74f61.filesusr.com/ugd/dc3a8f_b41a6439a1af42f79c679138a3eb3a6a.pdf | 4/27/2020 | |||||||||||||
92 | 8/30/2020 | Mexican-American Dream Scholarship | Two-page double space personal statement that addresses all the following questions: Identify your personal and academic goals, obstacles you have overcome, and/or an event/experience in your life that inspired you to pursue your intended career. Why do you feel you should receive this scholarship? Explain how do you believe this scholarship will help you contribute to the fulfillment of your higher educational goals? | Each year in the fall, COFEM invites AB-540/DACA students, or students who are members of a COFEM-affiliated federation or club, to apply for its scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a four-year accredited University or a two-year program at a Community College. Through a fundraising and matching collaborative, this scholarship program seeks to award scholarships of $500 to Community College students and $1,000 to undergraduate students attending four-year colleges or universities. | Full-time enrolled college students | Yes | 2.8 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.cofem.org/scholarships-becas | 7/7/2020 | |||||||||||||
93 | 8/1/2020 | Fulbright Grants | Application Form | The flagship international educational program sponsored by the U.S. Government, Fulbright Grants provide round-trip travel, tuition, books, and stipend for one academic year of study or research in a foreign country. | Senior undergraduate and graduates | Yes | None listed | No | Varies | https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ | 5/1/2020 | |||||||||||||
94 | 8/1/2020 | Hispanic Network Magazine Scholarship | Essay narrative of you and your goals and application form | The Hispanic Network Magazine is a valuable source to assist with your Multicultural Hiring and Supplier needs. Their goal is to create an environment of teamwork in which Latin Americans and other minorities have access to all applicable business and career opportunities. | udergraduate college students; hispanic descent | Yes | None listed | No | $500 | https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/hispanic-network-magazine-scholarship-111_219520.aspx | 5/1/2020 | |||||||||||||
95 | 7/31/2020 | Deputy Scholarship for Women in Technology | 500 words or less essay answering: What first inspired you to get into tech? What do you hope to achieve after you graduate? Which recent innovations in your field really excite you? | Deputy is invested in building a more diverse and inclusive technology industry, which is essential for high-performing teams and innovation. That’s why they look to hire talented, diverse professionals — and support deserving students through our Scholarship for Women in Technology. | undergraduate college student who identifies as a woman minoring in STEM: CS, Tech, CIS, IT, SE, CS, Multimedia computing, other tech majors and minors may be considered upon review by the selection committee | Yes | 3 | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.deputy.com/deputy-scholarship | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
96 | 7/31/2020 | CORE’s Que Llueva Café Scholarship Program | Application form, 1000 words max Personal Statement and answer one prompt: Provide an autobiography that includes your dreams, hopes, and aspirations. ii. How would you describe your high school experience and what do you expect to gain by enrolling in college? iii. What is your greatest motivation for attending college next year? iv. Writer and artist Alberto Ledesma wrote, "I believe that only by communicating the triumphs and stresses of our experience without self-judgement, only by initiating a public dialogue about what being undocumented means that is free from self-accusation, will our society finally accept that having been undocumented is just another kind of American experience." (Ledesma, 2017, pg. 105). What do you think about Ledesma’s quote? Has and/or will this strategy work? Does the quote resonate with you or not? Why | CORE proudly sponsors this scholarship to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. This scholarship is a response to the lack of financial aid that undocumented students face on their road to college despite having met the academic requirements asked of them by educators, schools, and colleges. We, at CORE, hope that our scholarship (and those like ours) will serve as one step towards fulfilling the promise that college is for everyone. The “Que Llueva Café” Scholarship aims to support the dreams, hopes and aspirations of college bound undocumented students so that they can earn their college education and allow for all of their hard work and sacrifice to persevere. This scholarship program strives to make a world of difference. ¡Ójala que llueva cafe!" | Must be an undocumented student (DACA students are eligible). Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2020-2021 academic year. Due to limited funds, current college students who have already graduated high school or received their GED are not eligible. | Yes | None listed | Yes | $500 | http://www.ca-core.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/CORE_QLC_Y12_Application_C19ext.7954305.pdf | 5/4/2020 | |||||||||||||
97 | 7/31/2020 | Camacho Scholarship Fund | Essay (1-2 pages in length) answering the following prompt Describe a change you would like to make in your community. How do you plan to make that change? What obstacles might you encounter along the way? | I have been extremely blessed with my business this year and would like to pay it forward by offering an academic scholarship (goal is to offer it every year). This scholarship will be for a highly motivated DREAMer who wants nothing more than a college education but may be unable to afford the cost. DREAMers do not have access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and they sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. I hope this scholarship helps someone in need and allows them to reach their full potential. | Recently graduated high school students. MUST be a DACA student and an LA resident | No | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.mylendercamacho.com/scholarship | 6/23/2020 | |||||||||||||
98 | 7/20/2020 | Pedro Zamora Scholarship | Personal Statement (not to exceed 500 words) describing some of the ways that you provide service and/or leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS and how your studies, career plans, or public service will contribute to those efforts. AND A written Essay, not to exceed 1,500 words, in which you:1. Reflect on the ways in which your life has been impacted by HIV/AIDS; 2. Explore and describe the ways in which you are providing public service or leadership that makes a difference in the lives of people with HIV/AIDS, or people at risk; and 3. Detail how the scholarship will help you in your career path and how that career will allow you to continue to your work to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS in a way that makes a difference. | Dedicated to continuing the legacy of AIDS educator and activist Pedro Zamora, the Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship seeks to support the academic efforts of emerging young leaders who share Pedro’s passionate commitment to ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic. | urrent high school seniors and college freshman, sophomores and juniors (ages 27 and younger) who demonstrate an active commitment to mitigating the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and taking on roles of public service and leadership. | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Varies | https://aidsmemorial.org/custom-templates/pedro-zamora-schollarship | 7/7/2020 | |||||||||||||
99 | 7/5/2020 | PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship | Essay minimum of 800 words, answering one of the prompts: Blockchain Please focus on one industry or sector of your choice and describe how blockchain, in your opinion, will revolutionize it, and what existing problems will be solved within the next 3-5 years. Artificial Intelligence Choose an industry or sector where the application of artificial intelligence might be uncommon, in your opinion, and describe which existing problems will be solved as a result. | Established to help support students pursuing education in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as economics and business. | High school senior or college undergraduate who are planning to or are studying in the field of STEM, economics or business | Yes | None listed | No | $2,000 | https://pixelplex.io/scholarship/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
100 | 7/1/2020 | Annual General Education Scholarship | Complete and submit application + 1000 minumum word essay that tells about your goals in education and how it would help you if you were selected as the winner. | American Pavilion is devoted to supporting general education. | College undergraduates | Yes | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://americanpavilion.com/annual-general-education-scholarship/ | 6/5/2020 | |||||||||||||
101 | 7/1/2020 | Supply Chain Management Education Scholarship | - Current transcript showing present enrollment, major and GPA - Completed and signed scholarship application form - Two recommendations - Current resume | In an effort to support and inspire students who are pursuing degrees in Supply Chain Management or similar logistics-centric disciplines, Customized Distribution Services is pleased to announce the creation of a scholarship program. | Applicants must be undergraduates, majoring in Supply Chain Management and either in college in CA | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | http://www.cdslogistics.com/scholarship/ | 4/13/2020 | |||||||||||||
102 | 7/1/2020 | Future Nurses Scholarship | Personal Essay of no more that 1,000 words answering: why you want to be a nurse. The best essays are focused and organized, using personal anecdotes to be engaging | Pintas & Mullins Law Firm was founded in 1985 to bring abusive nursing homes to justice, while providing for the needs of the people they harmed. | undergraduate college studets | Yes | 3 | No | $2,500 | https://www.mynursinghomelawyer.com/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
103 | 7/1/2020 | Dansker & Aspromonte Associates PTSD Scholarship | Essay 750 words or less, focusing on the topic of PTSD, center on deconstructing one or more of the misunderstandings of PTSD | The offices of Dansker & Aspromonte Associates sit steps away from the site of the World Trade Center. We understand firsthand the defining impact that the events of September 11, 2001, had on the nation, New York City in particular. We are also keenly aware of the lingering effects that 9/11 and its aftermath had on citizens of the city, especially first responders and members of the military. | High school seniors or college undergraduates | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.dandalaw.com/ptsd-scholarship/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
104 | 7/1/2020 | Autism and Special Needs Awareness Scholarship | Essay no more that 1,000 words describing :Who your role model is? Why they made a direct or indirect impact on your life? How they changed your life? | With this scholarship, our attorneys and legal team hope to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder and special needs while also supporting the education and bright future of a young person who is overcoming their diagnosis and working toward a college degree. | High school senior or undergraduate student who have a diagnosis or documented history of autism or a learning disability | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.gacovinolake.com/news/autism-and-special-needs-awareness-scholarship/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
105 | 6/21/2020 | Freedom From Religion Foundation Cathering Fahringer Memorial Award | Complete and submit application | Founded in 2010, Black Skeptics Group (BSG) is a community-based, all volunteer, non-profit organization, that provides social justice resources, public education and arts education for non-believers, humanists and secularists of color. Black Skeptics Group is also committed to promoting the work of Black skeptics, freethinkers, atheists, agnostics, humanists and other skeptics through community outreach, education, and social justice initiatives. Black Skeptics Group provides a safe space for Black freethinkers who feel marginalized and unaccepted by Black and Latino faith communities. In 2012, Black Skeptics Group gained 501(c)3 status and Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) became part of the Black Skeptics Group family. | High school students that identify as atheist, agnostic, humanistic and / or secular | No | None listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.road2college.com/scholarships-for-african-american-women/#:~:text=Freedom%20of%20Religion%20Foundation%20Catherine%20Fahringer%20Memorial%20Award&text=Description%3A%20Scholarship%20is%20open%20to%20graduating%20high%20school%20seniors%20who,given%20to%20students%20of%20color. | 6/5/2020 | |||||||||||||
106 | 6/16/2020 | The WIA Foundation Scholarship | Complete and submit application | Founded in 2009, the Women in Aerospace (WIA) Foundation, Inc., is a nonprofit, tax-exempt educational organization created with three missions: Increase public awareness of the importance and benefits of the aerospace field. Increase public appreciation for aerospace science and technology. Inspire female students to develop the skill sets required to innovate and assume leadership roles in the development of technology in the aerospace field. The Foundation partly accomplishes its purpose by providing scholarships to women who study engineering, math or science at the undergraduate level, and thereby (i) encourage women to enter careers in the aerospace field, (ii) expand women's opportunities for leadership in aerospace, and (iii) increase women's visibility in the aerospace community. | Woman college Junior or Senior majoring in STEM | No | 3 | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.womeninaerospace.org/forms/foundation/scholarship_app.pdf | 6/5/2020 | |||||||||||||
107 | 6/15/2020 | Simmrin Law Entrepreneurial Scholarship | Answer one essay topic 500-1000 words. How and when did you first realize that you are an entrepreneur at heart? How did this first experience shape your plans and goals for the future—and how has your entrepreneurial dream grown since? What is one way in which you think the world would be a better place if more people were entrepreneurs? How could our society better prepare young people to have the skills and passion to choose an entrepreneurial path in life? What was the biggest failure you ran into when first trying out entrepreneurial projects of your own? How did that experience change the way you approach later projects? | Simmrin Law Group was built on a spirit of recognizing opportunity, creating value, and lifting up those around them—principles that they believe all entrepreneurs share. This spirit has helped propel their organization to become one of the top law groups in California. Every day, they get to help those who have been hurt, are struggling, or have been wronged by the justice system. They know that they could not have achieved everything they’ve done if it weren’t for their own mentors who encouraged and supported their entrepreneurial drive. That is why it’s so important for them to give back to the next generation of rising entrepreneurs. | High school senior, undergraduate student, graduate student interested in pursuing an entrepreneurial dream | Yes | 3 | Yes | $1,500 | https://www.simmrinlawgroup.com/entrepreneurial-scholarship/ | 6/5//2020 | |||||||||||||
108 | 6/15/2020 | Bressman Law Safe Roads Policy Scholarship | Please create a policy memo to a policymaker of your choice. Your memo should include specific and actionable ways for improving road and traffic safety. Please limit your suggestion to 500 words. Additionally, you must submit your memo in a PDF format along with your application. | Each year Bressman Law awards the Safe Roads Policy Scholarship. This scholarship award is $2500 and will go to any undergraduate college applicant or a student currently enrolled in a college or university who can explain valuable ways to improve the safety of our roads. | Undergraduate college student | Yes | 3 | No | $2,500 | https://www.bressmanlaw.com/safe-roads-policy-scholarship/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
109 | 6/14/2020 | AORN Foundation Academic Scholarships | Complete and submit application + essay | The AORN Foundation supports your professional goals and helps you maintain evidence-based knowledge and competencies. We have awarded scholarships to more than 3,000 nurses working to earn a degree, achieve advanced certification, and complete continuing nurse education. | Nursing Undergraduate students, Graduate students interested in the field of perioperative/surgical nursing | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $500-$1000 | https://www.aorn.org/aorn-foundation/foundation-scholarships | 6/5/2020 | |||||||||||||
110 | 6/12/2020 | Abbott and Fenner Scholarship | Essay: 500-1000 words. Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. | Abbott services are varied and include assisting you in developing feasibility studies, business or marketing plans, providing management accounting services, developing operational strategies, providing software support, conducting specific research for businesses etc. Abbott's services are tailored to each particular client's needs and budget. | High school junior or senior, undergraduate students | Yes | None listed | Yes | $1,000.00 | https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php | 6/5/2020 | |||||||||||||
111 | 6/5/2020 | Michael H. Schwartz Creative Scholarship Competition | Essay of no more that 600 words answering: Should student loan debt be discharged during bankruptcy? | The law office of Michael H. Schwartz, P.C., is providing high school juniors and seniors and current college students with an opportunity to win scholarship money to help further their education | High school senior or undergraduate students | Yes | None listed | No | $1,000 | https://www.nylegalhelp.com/creative-scholarship-competition/ | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
112 | 6/1/2020 | Caltrans District 5 Scholarship | A 250 – 500 word essay explaining why you think you would be the best choice for the scholarship and why you would like to pursue a career in transportation. | Each year the employees of Caltrans District 5 and the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) offer a minimum of $750 scholarship to a high school senior. The money is raised through coffee and baked goods sales at District 5 offices in San Luis Obispo. The scholarship is intended to recognize and assist students who are planning to pursue a career in Transportation. | High school seniors living in Caltrans District 5 | No | none listed | no | $1,000 | https://transportationfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CaltransDistrict5ScholarshipApp.pdf | 5/15/2020 | |||||||||||||
113 | 6/1//2020 | The TranscriptionServices.com Scholarship | Write an essay between 500 and 750 words based on the following essay prompt: If you woke up tomorrow with permanent hearing loss, what would be the biggest challenge you would face? How would you address that challenge? | At TranscriptionServices.com, we’re able to create high-quality transcripts because our transcriptionists all have a healthy sense of hearing. But millions of people around the world are not so fortunate. That’s why with every order, we provide a month’s worth of hearing aid batteries to a recipient in a developing country. | High school senior or undergraduate students | Yes | 3 | No | $500 | https://www.transcriptionservices.com/scholarship | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
114 | 5/31/2020 | theParkingSpot Scholarship | Essay submission of 500 words or less answering: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? | The Parking Spot offers airport parking and reservations at 23 airport locations across the United States including ATL, DFW, EWR, IAH, LAX and SLC. We’re more than just a place to park your car. We focus on hospitality and making your airport parking experience easy, comfortable, and affordable. | High school senior | No | 3 | No | $1,000 | https://www.theparkingspot.com/scholarship | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
115 | 5/31/2020 | American Indian Scholarship Fund | Essay Questions + Upload digital photo and biography, Copy of Tribal Affiliation (ID or CIB) anything that proves descendancy. | The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking under- graduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools. | Grad/ undergraduate college student who is registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe | Yes | 2 | No | Varies | https://aicfstudents.civicore.com/index.php?action=userLogin | 5/11/2020 | |||||||||||||
116 | 5/28/2020 | Ayan Rand Institute Scholarship | Submit an essay | For Rand, philosophy is not an esoteric subject but a daily force shaping individual lives and human history. You must have some view of the kind of world you live in, of how best to understand and deal with it, and of what to aim at in life. Your only choice is whether your philosophical premises are acquired by your own independent thinking or absorbed unquestioningly from those around you. | Highschool students | no | None listed | Yes | Varies | https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests | 5/15/2020 | |||||||||||||
117 | 4/16/2020 | Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholarship | - A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. - A completed Academic Record Form. - Three (3) Letters of Recommendation. | Northrop Grumman Corporation has established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors from sponsoring locations who plan to continue their education in an engineering program at a four-year college or university school of engineering. | Be residents of one of the following counties/cities: California, Sacramento County, San Diego County. Conejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Ventura County, Alameda or Santa Clara County | No | 3.0 | No | $2,000.00 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ngengineering/ | 4/13/2020 | |||||||||||||
118 | 4/15/2020 | Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship | - Statement of personal and career goals. (1-2 pages) - Resume (and portfolio if applicable). | This scholarship is administered through a Fund created by the Hewitt family to honor Emily M. Hewitt and to honor a student who shared her love of nature. | Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in an accredited California | No | None listed | Yes | $2,500.00 | http://bigtrees.org/events-programs/scholarship-fund/ | 2/26/2020 | |||||||||||||
119 | 4/5/2020 | Markowski-Leach Scholarships | Please prepare a short statement (not to exceed 1500 words) discussing your leadership and personal commitment to excellence in your service, employment, or academic endeavors as an out and visible LGBTQ person. | Assist in the education of LGBTQ individuals who demonstrate promise for becoming a positive role model for other LGBTQ people. | Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Will be enrolled full-time, as defined by the university. | Yes | 2.5 | Yes | $2,000.00 | https://mlscholarships.org/ | 2/26/2020 | |||||||||||||
120 | 4/4/2020 | CCNMA Scholarship | Autobiographical essay (300 to 500 words) explaining your family background, including any hardships you've experienced, why you want to be a journalist and what you believe is the role, if any, of Latino journalists in the mainstream news media. | The Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship is an annual California scholarship for Latino students who are interested in journalism as a career. Applicants should exhibit a commitment to the field of journalism, academic achievement, community service and involvement, and financial need. | – Must be a full-time student at an accredited college or university in California – Must be of Latino heritage | No | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | http://ccnma.org/scholarships-and-awards/scholarships/scholarship-application/ | 11/5/2019 | |||||||||||||
121 | 4/3/2020 | Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship | Tell us about yourself, including your academic and career goals, hopes and dreams for the future and the role/influence of your Asian heritage. Recommended length: 250-500 words. As well as three other short answer questions. | Asian Americans in Public Finance strives to enhance, develop and promote the professional lives and careers of dedicated Asian Americans in public finance as well as those interested in pursuing a career in public finance or the public sector. | Incoming sophomore, junior or senior at a four-year college or university in 2020-21 | No | 3.0 | Yes | $2,500 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#banatao | 2/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
122 | 3/31/2020 | Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program | - Applicants must complete the online application/submit all materials - Applicants who are selected as semi-finalists will be required to complete an in-person interview | The purpose of the Chicana Latina Foundation (CLF) Scholarship and Leadership Program is to assist Chicana/x and Latina/x college students in completing their undergraduate and graduate education. | Self-identify as a Latina - Undergraduate or Graduate Student | No | 2.7 | Yes | $1,500 | https://chicanalatinafoundation.communityforce.com/Funds/Search.aspx | 2/26/2020 | |||||||||||||
123 | 3/27/2020 | Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship | Tell us about yourself, including your academic and career goals, hopes and dreams for the future. Recommended length: 250-500 words. Three additional short answer questions. | Our mission is to strengthen the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the Bay Area by increasing philanthropy and supporting the organizations that serve our most vulnerable community members. | Full-time student at an accredited four-year college or university in the Fall of 2020 | No | 2.8 | Yes | $3,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#apf | 2/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
124 | 3/25/2020 | Royal Business Bank Scholarship Program | Two essays; (1) In 500 words or less, please explain why you chose your area of study and what you hope to accomplish in your future career. (2) In 500 words or less, describe your most memorable community service experience and how it has impacted you and those you served | Royal Business Bank is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education | High school seniors, a household income at or below the County Low Income Level | No | 3.0 | Yes | $8,000 | https://www.apcf.org/2020-royal-business-bank-scholarship-program/ | 3/9/2020 | |||||||||||||
125 | 3/22/2020 | FWSF Scholarship | An essay of no more than 750 words addressing the following: - The area of business you expect to study and your reason for choosing this field - How your business education fits your life/career goals | Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) scholarships encourage leadership and provide opportunities for San Francisco Bay Area women pursuing a degree in the fields of accounting, finance and/or the financial services industry. | Female students enrolled either at a campus of a Bay Area college or university | Yes | 3.4 | Yes | $15,000 | https://financialwomensf.submittable.com/submit/153070/2020-scholarship-application | 2/26/2020 | |||||||||||||
126 | 3/15/2020 | Link to Success Scholarship | In 1000 words or less explain your career goals and how your education and/or skills training support those goals and why you are deserving of this scholarship | Link to Success scholarhsip connected to The Links, Incorporated San Jose (CA) Chapter | Must be African American, reside in the Santa Clara county and plan to attend a 2 - 4 year college or univeristy | Yes | 2.0 - 3.0 | Yes | $2,000 | https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=d0ee9c9d7a&attid=0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1657176464299541094&th=16ff7936d4b64266&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f_k611adcj0&saddbat=ANGjdJ-PnrwXb1ixAX0O1V8LlE7KicG8B6z0tmsO7-kPqZ13pEcvscs8L4dm_3CJ8MEiPQK32r_a5DU55mH1lAN_li2Uyq592nkFOx_sav8sF4e4Pnq-vbtcLrXXFzBN53rh_9AXI7KjED8dKN4eirsjONtOCfVaIDhhkhT6mJVPdLLNS4Fembw51Cfhobvg-eV4qijHZFyuXTjs18ucZ4RIASwOHsJyUJum7CAwdvH5BnQytlKzP6_aqrB-QV_aaFuCp92OT21o9pTywj6zGBb9ZfxFTa1hE3sYgEG--Fx9JMkRbv9nF0OK8LTzwU8hIBmwN7DUOwk3F5nXRZ1cwrJqKUHOy93x1Z2A_gxHxWPsggiNe9BTSIPY8z1xgcpgqXAt1CY3lKZZladAunfx4xSH9QHHa65EHT1d5ypTFsarPwd0dSyMz47h_x3ad_JnUNbHjsLQDHBUQGeOZuACmy9IbNZ0q8yYRdJA31HVHbe_dKg3DEcHijCGsbYQNUZ0gCyykbpjeEAMChaLraS7-XwdZqj0Ri2c86C3bHthRb4scrc1EgegrtG_WFLv4VZH_BRnU2rwJANq7fw1XcPtbXAwcoDTjfKs6oMlirfWg4fkVRRvM7_rTNW490SvkbtYsidPCJNwLtSEhWUlHrSaC_DHE8lQhILEdbrC7av5TYLEzC1s8eA_bp2sv3-QuSA | 1/30/2020 | |||||||||||||
127 | 3/15/2020 | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Program. | Max two typed pages on the following topic: The arc of the moral universe is long, but bends toward justice." Dr. King. Please explain what this quote means to you and how your community service activities and/or future plans support and display Dr. King’s vision in this quote. | The Eta Rho Omega Chapter in conjunction with the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc. announces the 2020 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Program. | Students of African American decent and must be on target to graduate from a Santa Clara County comprehensive HS | No | 2.5 | Yes | varies | https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=d0ee9c9d7a&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1657176464299541094&th=16ff7936d4b64266&view=att&disp=inline&realattid=f_k611addj1&saddbat=ANGjdJ_WIw3MrBig63PZLoWXsl39tmSWs_sCu4dV250fvG-EJjzDknRW__CuEgPbfcVyY5_Olbbf833uwElI-GjPsmuMV_zDJ3C5TcEC6rXIHByqnJFyhZ1pJ7NTK06RJ1g4F85m_w9wH3FFAEbeUl7KauZ5Pi-1zS7x1985FXX4qGgs4P_uaVIaditp5z1p32JntXTY0cLsd8TrkmgeGXfHyBU75Q_5AeSCz3XRKw6K3yQs6P4vP1DsdvtuQsrmifMkLllY6t08zgOjC6DrLhGDpiUZSAEaUK3T-SO8gy3DeYM4PxuKFE8lwlHHXwP6jyumqlfGlY_eeTp5QjVfE18-uNvoz3DK7s9hJEUXxBMusB9MoR0sIq4LlYAw8xTtpYe_YH7PbPHTQy4XYmrHzZMnUMNGOvV9VgCDMm8kcYbkEww-u8YB3cC22RpFqiN9Qfp8XhVV0drRpl4dGIYe1kR-FTgvDyTsZEH_64tWKApK0mavGLMyViUJliWANBTOfyDTzGVLQjmQE5pCm-A0i34EOYuAm5kd-lSC4Bco322M8VjGusgRJCsQZHHyx0k96uk815ceBZdsxy3eAOUc9N0XVDwU9AbIo1Mw6kX-1OfDDF8qsAvdIwqZYPxVKyBAR9QqXwBZfc3ZAdbtBIhbG6hOtQ-6aodRqkVUKPdTL-j-h5ExJRXL63QZZVztc8U | 1/30/2020 | |||||||||||||
128 | 3/13/2020 | Education First Scholarships | 1. Please address all questions in one, double spaced, 500 word essay and upload file. What challenges or obstacles have you faced in pursuit of your education? What do you wish to achieve with your college education? | We are not necessarily looking for the "straight A" student, but rather one who can overcome obstacles and be successful in college. | High school seniors in San Fran cisco | No | None listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://educationfirst.org/our-scholarships/ | 2/25/2020 | |||||||||||||
129 | 3/13/2020 | Samsung@First Scholars | Your 500-850 word personal statement should address the following prompts: - Discuss your intended major and career goals within the specific STEM field... - Comment on your personal characteristics, the educational and extracurricular activities... - Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships)...stated major and profession. - Describe why you believe you are a good candidate for this scholarship. | To help support the valley’s continued legacy as the epicenter of innovation and growth in high-tech, the company has made a commitment to the next-generation of innovators by establishing its Samsung@First Scholars program. | Undergraduate student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in the upcoming academic school year | No | 3.0 | Yes | $15,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/samsung | 3/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
130 | 3/13/2020 | Latinos in Technology Scholarship | In at least 500, but no more than 850 words, address all of the following prompts: - Discuss your intended major and career goals within the specific STEM field... - Comment on your personal characteristics, the educational and extracurricular activities... - Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships)... - Indicate why you believe you are a good candidate for the Latinos in Technology Scholarship. | The Latinos in Technology Scholarship was established by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, a public foundation dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement and leadership development of a thriving Hispanic community in Silicon Valley | Students entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the 2020 - 2021. Community college students transferring to a 4-year undergraduate college or university in the 2020 - 2021 academic school year and planning to enroll on a full-time or part-time basis. Graduate of a high school in the following Northern California counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Sonoma County and Yolo County | Yes | 3.0 | No | Up to $30,000 (paid over three years) | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/lit | 3/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
131 | 3/6/2020 | Seguritan: Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship | Tell us about yourself, including your academic and career goals, hopes and dreams for the future and the role/influence of your Asian heritage. Recommended length: 250-500 words. As well as three other short answer questions. | We coordinate scholarship programs on behalf of individual donors that provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students. | Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four year-college or university in 2020-21 | No | 3.0 | Yes | $5,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#lapiz | 2/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
132 | 3/1/2020 | New Leader Scholarship | Please provide a 700 word autobiography addressing the following points: (i) your educational goals, (ii) how this scholarship will assist you in achieving those goals, (iii) what has motivated you to attend college, and (iv) who are the significant figures in your life. | The New Leader Scholarship consists of support for undergraduate students attending one of the five Bay Area public universitie | Open to students enrolled in one of the public universities in the California Bay Area | Yes | None listed | Yes | $8,000 | http://newleaderscholarship.org/wp-content/uploads/NewLeaderScholarshipApplicationFY21-1.pdf | 2/26/2020 | |||||||||||||
133 | 3/2/2020 | Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund | Describe your proudest moment and the greatest challenge you have faced, either personally or academically. What did you learn from these experiences? Recommended length: 150-200 words. As well as three other short answer questions | We coordinate scholarship programs on behalf of individual donors that provide financial support to undergraduate and graduate students. | Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four year-college or university in 2020-21 | No | 3.0 | Yes | $5,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#banatao | 2/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
134 | 2/27/2020 | Scholarship for Dreamers | The essay prompts are: 1. Your Educational and Career Goals - 750 words max: 2. Overcoming Adversity - 750 words max: | TheDream.US National Scholarships are for highly motivated DREAMers1 who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost | Have graduated or will graduate with a high school or GED diploma or a community college associate degree by the end of the 2020 Spring term | Yes | None listed | Yes | $14,500 | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/guidelines/ | 12/10/2019 | |||||||||||||
135 | 2/20/2020 | James Echols Scholarship Award | Applicants must submit a completed application form, three letters of recommendation, and scholastic verification by the university registrar's office or transcripts of all college work. | Awarded to the highest ranked minority applicant (Asian, African American, Latino or Native American) | •Be a major in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance •Have completed (or be enrolled in) a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter units of college work | No | 3.0 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.cahperd.org/Public/Awards_Scholarships/Public/Awards.aspx?hkey=27024a69-276a-4bf5-997a-1d7ea3d0421e | 11/5/2019 | |||||||||||||
136 | 2/14/2020 | Maisin Scholar Award | Four short answer questions providing information on your background, interested major, extracurricular activities and explaining any financial hardship. | The Maisin Scholar Award, a program of the San Francisco Education Fund, supports students who want and deserve to continue their education, but whose strengths may not be reflected in their academic performance | Any graduating senior in the San Francisco Unified School District who has plans to attend any accredited educational program in the fall of the year of the award is eligible to apply. | No | 3.5 | Yes | Varies between $1,500 and $3,000 | http://app.smarterselect.com/programs/60164-Maisin-Scholar-Award | 1/9/2020 | |||||||||||||
137 | 2/14/2020 | Crain Scholarship Program | 500 - 850 word personal statement describing short-term and long-term goals, reflect on personal journey, comment on personal characteristics, and describe why you are a good candidate | The purpose of the scholarship is to enable high school graduates to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means | Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years, demonstrated financial hardship, graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County | No | 3.5 | No | $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/crain | 12/16/2020 | |||||||||||||
138 | 2/14/2020 | Curry Award for Girls and Young Women | 500 - 850 word personal statement describing short-term and long-term goals, reflect on personal journey, comment on personal characteristics, and describe why you are a good candidate | Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. | Young woman ages 18 - 26, demonstrated financial hardship | Yes | 3.3 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/curry | 12/16/2019 | |||||||||||||
139 | 2/14/2020 | K.C Kinch Scholarship | 500 - 850 word personal statement describing short-term and long-term goals, reflect on personal journey, comment on personal characteristics, and describe why you are a good candidate | The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to cover college educational expenses of students from East Palo Alto, CA. | graduating high school seniors | No | 3.3 | Yes | $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/kckinch | 12/16/2019 | |||||||||||||
140 | 2/7/2020 | Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Scholarship Packet | An essay of a minimum of 500 words, but under 1,500 words, stating the your education and career goals | The Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter (BBAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is a private community service sorority of African American, college educated women. BBAAC is offering college scholarships to high school seniors of African/African American descent in Alameda County. | College-bound high school seniors of African/African American descent attending a high school in Alameda County, California. | Yes, with the intention to transfer to a four-year institution | 3.0 | Yes | $3,000 | https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwGBwSfdjPwGvhhQRmDxLZdCSWP?compose=DmwnWsmCKlPFKtSXqzBWfnLPTFlqWmMBChxfHpjdLrrPSxhJbTvKLNSHcMGJlQJvGtFgDgPZpsSg&projector=1&messagePartId=0.1 | 12/3/2020 | |||||||||||||
141 | 1/31/2020 | Princeton Prize in Race Relations | Students must complete and submit: Part I of the application form Part II of the application must be submitted by the student's sponsor. Sponsors may be any adult, not related to the student, who is familiar with the activity being put forth for the award. Sponsors can include teachers, advisors, community leaders, or religious leaders. | The Princeton Prize in Race Relations recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts. | 9th - 12th grade high school students | No | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://pprize.princeton.edu/ | 8/19/2019 | |||||||||||||
142 | 1/20/2020 | Rezvan Foundation Scholarship | Answer two of the four essay formats and short video statement | The mission of The Rezvan Foundation is to support the academic pursuits of exceptionally talented young students who have spent time in foster care, have been removed from their parents’ home, or have suffered the crippling loss of one or more parent. | California resident, currently enrolled in an accredited high school | No | 3.5 | Yes | $10,000 up to four years | https://rezvanfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/RF-Scholarship-Application-2020.pdf | 8/19/2019 | |||||||||||||
143 | 1/6/2020 | First Down College Bound Scholarship | All applicants must answer two essay question: 1) "Why me" - Explain what being the 1st member of your family to attend college would mean to you and how this scholarship could impact your future? 2)"About Me" - Write about the most challenging obstacle you have personally faced. | This unique scholarship opportunity will provide up to 5 under-resourced 1st Generation Bay Area students with initial funds to help ensure they have the means to help make their dream of college a reality. | 12th grade student in a Bay Area School District through June 4, 2020. Demonstrate strong academic performance. Qualifies as living in a low-income household. | No | None listed | Yes | $20,000 | https://www.49ers.com/fans/chegg | 10/17/2019 | |||||||||||||
144 | 12/6/2019 | Chinese American Association of Solano County | - Short essay about yourself and your future goals. No more than 300 words. - Last (3) years sealed Official School Transcript - (3) Letters of Recommendation (Recommendation may come from any combination of the following: Principal, Vice-Principal, Counselor, Teacher, Coach, Director or Chair of an Organization or Employer.) - Portrait color photo (head shot) 2 inches square and 300 dpi (600 pixels square). Photos will not be provided to the Selection Committee or used as a basis in the selection process. | The CAASC is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the well being of Chinese Americans and the betterment of the community. The CAASC participates in community events and sponsors cultural and educational programs throughout the year. | Open to all full-time students meeting the following requirements: Must be a high school senior or community college student in Solano County or a resident of Solano County attending a community college. | Yes | 3 | Yes | Varies | https://caasc707.com/scholarships/ | 11/25/2019 | |||||||||||||
145 | 11/30/2019 | Women in Science Environmental Scholarship | Write a one page essay on an idea to help improve the environment, either locally or globally, through the help of drone technology. | At Dronethusiast we understand the cost of studying at University can be difficult to cover. We also understand that not every person interested in Science lives in the USA and that women are under represented in Science. | Women high school seniors | No | None listed | Yes | $500 | https://www.dronethusiast.com/drone-scholarship/ | 9/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
146 | 11/14/2019 | Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship | (two-pages max) Discuss any of the following subjects: what made you choose/create this project, how did you help the community, how many people were affected by your work, why is community service important to you, what have you gained or learned from this experience, and what will you do in the future? | Good Tidings Foundation is a non-profit, 501-(c)-3 children's charity that encourages and supports the growth of marginalized children in the Bay Area by creating spaces for athletics, artistic activities, education, and wonder. | High School Seniors graduating in 2020 | No | None listed | Yes | $10,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/58795-Good-Tidings-Foundation | 9/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
147 | 11/12/2019 | Latinos in Technology Scholarship | Personal statement, max. 850 word identifying the following prompts and more: Reflect on your personal journey (significant accomplishments, challenges and/or hardships) and any life lessons that you think will help you succeed in your stated STEM major and profession. Indicate why you believe you are a good candidate for the Latinos in Technology Scholarship. | This program will give up to 100 Latino students the support they need to graduate from college; an educational opportunity they would not have access to otherwise. Additionally, scholarship recipients will be considered for summer internships with sponsoring corporate investors. | Must be Latino, current college student entering in their junior or senior year. Declared a major in a STEM program. | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | up to $30,000 paid over three years | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/lit | 9/17/2019 | |||||||||||||
148 | 11/1/2019 | NCJW/LA Scholarship Program | Applicant must be trying to better their lives through education in the aftermath of trauma, loss and other setbacks. | NCJW|LA’s Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students living in and attending school in the Greater Los Angeles area. | Open to students who live and attend school in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura Counties | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.ncjwla.org/apply/ | 10/21/2019 | |||||||||||||
149 | 10/31/2019 | UNCF | Union Bank Foundation | ESSAY QUESTION: In 300 words, please write a personal statement of future career aspiration. | The MUFG Union Bank Scholarship Program was established by the Union Bank Foundation in partnership with the UNCF. | The Union Bank Scholarship Program is available to Juniors, Seniors or Graduate students who enroll full-time at a four year accredited colleges or universities in the fall of 2019. | No | 3.3 | Yes | $5,280 | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/459abd93-8c95-4a30-8f76-1f78475b32fa | 9/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
150 | 10/15/2019 | Youth Awards | Complete your Youth Awards application online. Submit Recommendation Letter and GPA Verification Form through the online application portal. Please note that all materials must be submitted through our online application portal. | The Youth Awards program is the main pipeline to Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) system of talent that prepares and positions Latino youth through the award-winning Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) program as they transition from high school, to college, to graduate school, and into their careers. | Award is open to Latino high school seniors who excel both inside and outside the classroom | No | 3.0 | Yes | Varies | https://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2019/forms/welcome.php | 8/19/2019 | |||||||||||||
151 | 10/1/2019 | NEWH – The Hospitality Industry Network | San Francisco Bay Area Chapter | Student essay 500-word maximum to include: -Background of yourself and your experience -Your goals and objectives after graduation -What prompted you to choose this career? -Contributions you have made to your school program or to fellow students through leadership/participation -Why is obtaining this scholarship important to you? -If your application is not accepted, what plans do you have for financing? | NEWH has awarded more than 6 million in scholarships and is the premier networking resource for the hospitality industry, providing scholarships, education, leadership development, recognition of excellence, and business development opportunities. | 2-year program freshman and above, 4-year sophomore/second year and above, or graduate level attending college in: Northern California zip codes 936 to 961 | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | varies | https://www.newh.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship/ScholarshipApplication_SanFran_19.pdf | ||||||||||||||
152 | 9/30/2019 | Golden Door Scholars | Choose the application essay prompt for one of the colleges you plan to apply to and submit the name of the college, the essay prompt/question and your essay. | The Golden Door scholarship has been expanded to include undocumented students without DACA!Scholarship recipients will be awarded large college scholarships to help cover tuition, room, and board for up to 4 years for a bachelor’s degree. | High school and college students | Yes | None listed | Yes | varies | https://boards.greenhouse.io/goldendoorscholars/jobs/1776057 | 9/17/2019 | |||||||||||||
153 | 9/18/2019 | The Bright Futures Scholarship | Must have already applied to a previous SVC scholarship | The Bright Futures Scholarship Fund is looking to award working students and those pursuing a teaching or master's degree with an emphasis in the teaching of mathematics. | The selection committee looks for students showing academic excellence whose educational opportunities will be increased by financial assistance. | No | 3.3-3.8 | No | Up to $10,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/brightfutures | 7/1/2019 | |||||||||||||
154 | 9/16/2019 | Freethought Day High School Essay Scholarship | Must submit an essay (300 to 600 word essay) on their thoughts on a time they realized they were wrong about the world around them. | California Freethought Day believes that secular rights, science, and the First Amendment should be celebrated, and wants to support students as they further their education. | High school students 9th - 12th grade | No | None listed | No | $250 | http://freethoughtday.org/essay.html | 8/19/2019 | |||||||||||||
155 | 9/15/2019 | Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship | Online application, 2 400-800 word essays on 2 of the following topics: 1. How does studying Technology fit into your future career goals and passions? 2. Discuss a special accomplishment / attribute in technology that sets you apart from other applicants. 3. Describe how you would like to make a difference and how your college plans (and the Scholarship) can help you on your journey. 4. Tell us about you: Why did you choose Technology? Why is the scholarship important to you? | The Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to help women dedicated to furthering their education in the technology field. The purpose of the scholarships is to advance diversity within the technology industry by enhancing the opportunities for women to enter the field through education, personal and professional growth, and the development of mentoring relationships within the technology community. Our scholarship awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, members, community and industry friends. | Fall 2018 female undergraduates attending a California university or college, focusing their education in the technology field | Yes | 3.0 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://awtca.org/scholarships/ | 7/1/2019 | |||||||||||||
156 | 9/5/2019 | Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Charitable Foundation | application, and two essays | The purpose of this scholarship is to advance diversity within the technology industry by enhancing the opportunities for women to enter the field through education, personal and professional growth, and the development of mentoring relationships in the technology community. | students who have been accepted to or are enrolled in a California college or university. Women only. Must intend to study a technology field. | None listed | yes | $5,000 | https://awtca.org/scholarships/ | 7/12/2019 | ||||||||||||||
157 | 8/30/19 | The S.P.R.O.W.T (Supporting & Promoting Real Opportunities for Women to Thrive) Scholarship | Fill out form with four essay questions | Scholarship was designed by Dr. Christa Clark to support and empower California women who are following a non-traditional educational path as they pursue higher education. | Student must be a “nontraditional” student as defined by the National center for Education Statistics by meeting one or more of the criteria below: ○ Delayed enrollment into higher education; ○ Part-time college student; ○ Works full time; ○ Has dependents other than a spouse; ○ Is a single parent; ○ Does not have a high school diploma. | Yes | Not listed | Unknown | 2,500 | https://www.granitebaycosmetic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SPROWT-2019-scholarship-application.pdf | 7/9/19 | |||||||||||||
158 | 8/30/19 | Mexican-American Dream Scholarship | Two-page double space personal statement. Mexican American Dream Scholarship Application form | Recipients of AB540 and DACA students are strongly encouraged to apply. | Scholarship is open to full-time students at four-year institutions or two-year community colleges who are considered undocumented or benefit from AB-540 or DACA. Applicant must be attending school in one of the following California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Inland Empire, San Bernardino or Ventura. | Yes | 2.8 | Yes | 1,000 | https://www.cofem.org/scholarships-becas | 7/23/19 | |||||||||||||
159 | 8/1/19 | Sutliff & Stout First Step Scholarship Contest | Submit essay | We are asking students to write an essay of at least 500 words detailing their most common distracted driving habits, and to describe the concrete steps they will take to put an end to those habits. | Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2019) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, or university as of the start of the fall 2019 semester. | Yes | Not listed | Unknown | $2,500 | https://www.sutliffstout.com/scholarship/ | 7/12/19 | |||||||||||||
160 | 7/31/19 | 2019 Express to De-Stress Video Contest | Applicant must submit a video expressing their ways to de-stress or an inspiring story and fill out survey | We are a non-profit youth volunteer group focused on the needs of our community. | Program is open to teens (12-18) who live in the California Bay Area and are in 7th-12th grades. | Yes | Not listed | Yes | $300 | http://soundpostyouth.org/express-to-de-stress.html | 7/9/2019 | |||||||||||||
161 | 7/25/2019 | Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarship Board | varies by scholarship | check each scholarship for details- there are a variety | current SRJC students and those who will be enrolled in Spring 2019 | varies | varies | varies | https://portal.santarosa.edu/SRWeb/ScholarshipAwards.aspx | 7/12/2019 | ||||||||||||||
162 | 7/1/2019 | Grace Towers Scholarship for the Arts | Online application, one letter of rec, short answer questions, <500-word essay questions: - In your opinion, why is art important? - Describe your favorite art class, workshop or creative session and why it was your favorite. In your description, please include what you learned and how you learned it. - What is the intention behind your work as an artist? How does your art contribute to the conversation of LGBTQ+ issues? - Show us your most recent work. Please include date, materials, and additional details if applicable. Has it been presented? If so, where did you present your work? Please include documentation; a link is sufficient. | Our mission is to mentor, empower, support and create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth ages 16 - 25, while raising awareness about the differences between gender and sexuality. | People ages 16-25 who identify as LGBTQ+, reside in California, and have been involved in the arts | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.queensofthecastro.com/grace-towers-scholarship-for-the-arts/ | 6/5/2019 | |||||||||||||
163 | 7/1/2019 | Queens of the Castro (QOC) Scholarship | Online application, one letter of rec, short answer questions, <500-word essay questions: - Describe your favorite extracurricular activity and why you chose to be involved. - Describe your favorite class, workshop or career training session and why it was your favorite. In your description, please include what you learned and how you learned it. - To what extent have you been involved in the LGBTQ+ community? Please make a reference to at least one of the following: raising awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, combating bullying/homophobia/transphobia, supporting LGBTQ+ youth. - How has your sexual orientation and/or gender identity affected your life? Please discuss the impacts in at least two of the following areas: academic, social, familial, career. - What advice would you give to a future LGBTQ+ student? Please draw from personal experiences and be specific. | Our mission is to mentor, empower, support and create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth ages 16 - 25, while raising awareness about the differences between gender and sexuality. | People ages 16-25 who identify as LGBTQ+, reside in California, and have at some point in your high school or post high school career, have demonstrated a commitment to raising awareness about LGBTQ+ issues, combatting homophobia, transphobia, and/or bullying, or educating your community about similar topics | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.queensofthecastro.com/scholarships | 6/5/2019 | |||||||||||||
164 | 7/1/2019 | Geneseo Migrant Center - Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship | Mail-in application, three letters of rec, >500 word essay discussing your background, career & personal goals, & why you should receive this assistance, transcript, financial need documentation, copy of applicant's most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | Provides support for a student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college to cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt. | Successful completion of at least one year at a post-secondary institution, recent history of movement for agricultural employment | Yes | None listed | Yes | Up to $20,000 | https://migrant.net/scholarships/ | 4/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
165 | 7/1/2019 | Jewish Family and Children's Services Scholarship | Online application | Current (and incoming 2019-2020) college students | - Identify as Jewish AND show meaningful involvement with the community - Live in Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Northern Santa Clara counties - Have submitted FAFSA and demonstrate financial need | Yes | 3.0 | No | Up to $6,000 | https://www.jfcs.org/find-help/financial-assistance/financial-aid-center/educational-loans-grants/ | 6/5/2019 | |||||||||||||
166 | 7/15/2019 | GOEDEKER'S COLLEGE BOOK SCHOLARSHIP | Essay length should be 300 words minimum | Goedeker's is a St. Louis-based, family-oriented company that has been in operation since 1951. We are dedicated to excellence in service, convenience in shopping, and offering quality products at affordable prices. We sell an expansive selection of name brand kitchen appliances, washers and dryers, mattresses, and other home furnishings, both online and at our showroom location. | High school seniors that are enrolled in anaccredited college, either for a dual credit program or for the upcoming semester, are eligible to enter as well. You must either be enrolled for the spring 2019 or registered for the fall 2019 semester. Students must be American citizens. | Yes | 3.0 | No | $500 | https://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship | 7/1/19 | |||||||||||||
167 | 5/24/2019 | Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - Miller Lite - Brewed to be Bright Scholarship | Online application, resume, essay | N/A | Current 21+ college students who attend a HACU-member college or university in the US or Puerto Rico, (visit https://www.hacu.net//assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp to see if your school is a member) | Yes | 2.5 | Yes - DACA | $2,500 | https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp | 4/16/2019 | |||||||||||||
168 | 5/24/2019 | Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) - Coors Light - Climb On Scholarship | Online application, resume, essay | N/A | Current 21+ college students who attend a HACU-member college or university in the US or Puerto Rico, (visit https://www.hacu.net//assnfe/CompanyDirectory.asp to see if your school is a member) | Yes | 2.5 | Yes - DACA | $2,500 | https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp | 4/16/2019 | |||||||||||||
169 | 5/18/2019 | Foundation for College Christian Leaders | Mail-in application, cover sheet, leadership assessment form, ministry reference form | The purpose of the Foundation is to assist Christian individuals with identified leadership history, high academic achievement and financial need with academic, vocational and ministry training to further the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. | Rising freshmen with financial need (family income <$75,000), attending college in California, Oregon, or Washington | No | 3.0 | Yes | Varies | http://www.collegechristianleader.com/default.html | 4/29/2019 | |||||||||||||
170 | 5/11/2019 | Friends of Project 10 - Models of Excellence Scholarship | Mail-in application, transcript, list of activities with emphasis on work done in LGBT community, proposed court of study in college, 1+ letters of rec, 2-page max autobiography, examples of work that would be of interest to scholarship committee (optional) | Friends of Project 10 Inc. will be awarding $1,000, $2,000 and $3,000 scholarships to senior high school students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, from public, private and parochial schools who have advanced the civil rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population. Graduating students must be going onto higher education. | Graduating high school seniors (residing in these Southern California counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Ventura) who have advanced the civil rights of the LGBT population and going onto higher education. *Applicants do not have identify as LGBT | No | None listed | Yes | Up to $3,000 | http://friendsofproject10.org/scholarships.html | 4/12/2019 | |||||||||||||
171 | 5/3/2019 | California Restaurant Association | Online application, essay, transcript, proof of work experience and 1-3 letters of rec | Each year, the Foundation awards dozens of scholarships to deserving high school seniors and undergraduate students who dream of pursuing higher education to study the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries, as well as to instructors who want to continue their education. | For students with restaurant work experience. College students who are California residents who are enrolled in at least nine credit hours at an accredited institution of higher learning. High school students going into their freshman year must have 250 hours of restaurant work experience, rising sophomores must have 400 hours and those beyond the sophomore year must have 550 hours of experience. | Yes | 2.5 | No | Varies | http://www.calrestfoundation.org/scholarships.html | 4/12/2019 | |||||||||||||
172 | 5/1/2019 | National Council of Jewish Women | Mail-in application, <550 word personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, enrollmenet verification from school **Multiple scholarships available | NCJWlLA provides scholarships to those who live and attend school in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. | Current college students (degree, certification, licensure) who live and attend school in the Greater Los Angeles area, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. | Yes | None listed | Yes | Varies | http://ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ | 4/11/2019 | |||||||||||||
173 | 4/30/2019 | The Tang Scholarship | Application, 2 letters of reference, official transcript, 1 essay (500-850 words), copy of SAR, proof of citizenship or legal residency | Essay (address all): Describe a significant challenge in your life and the lessons learned from it; Describe any extracurricular activities or honors you feel best highlight your potential as a leader in our community; Comment upon your long and short-range educational goals. | Self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender; (at least 25% API ancestry); and involved in the GLBT community. Graduate from a high school in the Bay Area. | Yes | No | No | Varies | https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship/ | 4/10/2019 | |||||||||||||
174 | 4/29/2019 | Mayor Breed Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating High School Seniors in SF Public Schools | Describe in detail a hardship or obstacle that you had to overcome in your life. Explain how the experience has influenced your commitment to education, and how you will use your education to benefit your community (600-750 characters) | Provide scholarships to highly-motivated graduating high school seniors from low-income and under-resourced communities in order to help overcome financial barriers they face to attend college. The Bridge to Excellence Scholars Program will award up to two students from each of San Francisco’s 18 public high schools with $2,500 each in scholarship awards. | San Francisco Unified School District High School Senior graduating in Spring 2019 Demonstrate a significant financial need and be the first in their family to attend a four-year college | No | 3.2 | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.tfaforms.com/404992 | 4/11/2019 | |||||||||||||
175 | 4/24/2019 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: The Marie A. Calderilla Scholarship | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), 2 letters of rec, FAFSA or CA Dream Act confirmation pages, and official transcripts | The purpose of this scholarship is to enable women to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. | Female high school senior or re-entry student planning to attend a college in the San Mateo County Community College District. | Yes | None listed | Yes (A.B. 540) | Up to $20,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/calderilla | 4/10/2019 | |||||||||||||
176 | 4/15/2019 | McKinsey Diverse Young Leaders Scholarship | Online application, 250-500 word personal statement, one letter of rec, transcript, test scores | The McKinsey Diverse Young Leaders Scholarship was established with the goal of supporting and building relationships with promising and diverse Bay Area students. | - Bay Area high school seniors graduating Spring 2019 - Be of Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino race or ethnicity, and/or part of Indigenous groups in North America - Be able to establish to McKinsey evidence of your identity and right to work in the U.S. - Plans to enroll at a 4-year institution during the 2019-2020 school year - At least 1250 SAT score/25 ACT score | No | 3.5 | Yes | $5,000 or $1,000 | https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/students/diverse-young-leaders-scholarship-bay-area | 3/28/2019 | |||||||||||||
177 | 4/1/2019 | Legal Secretaries, Incorporated - Eula Mae Jett Scholarship Plan | Application, one-page biographical letter from applicant, three letters of rec, transcript, resume (if career change applicant) | LSI offers scholarships to individuals who seek careers in the legal field. There are 3 different types of awards, with two awards for each category. | High school seniors, current college students, and career change students who plan on pursuing a career in the legal field and attend a school in California. | Yes | None listed | No | $2,000 (first place) $1,000 (second place) | https://www.lsi.org/scholarships/ | 3/15/2019 | |||||||||||||
178 | 3/27/2019 | Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship | Two essay questions (500 words or less for each): (1) Explain why you chose your area of study and what you hope to accomplish in your future career. (2)Describe your most memorable community service experience and how it has impacted you and those you served | Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. | High school seniors who reside in California, A household income at or below the Low Income Level, Open to ALL MAJORS and there is no ethnicity requirement | No | 3.0 | Yes | $1,000 | http://www.apcf.org/2019-cathay-bank-scholarship-program/ | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
179 | 3/31/2019 | The Pivotal Program | Application is fully online and includes uploads of: personal statement, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of dependency. | There will be scholarship workshops held at: Evergreen Valley College: March 5th 1pm-3pm | Eligible scholars can receive the Pivotal scholarship at any accredited college or vocational program in the United States, as long as it is not a “for-profit” institution. | Yes | None listed | Yes | $3,000 - $5,000 per year | http://www.evc.edu/Events/Pages/Foster-Youth-Scholarship-Workshop---Pivotal.aspx | 2/25/2019 | |||||||||||||
180 | 3/24/2019 | Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) | An essay of no more than 750 words addressing the following: - The area of business you expect to study and your reason for choosing this field; - How your business education fits your life/career goals; - How your goals and FWSF goals align - Why you believe you deserve this scholarship | The FWSF Scholarship Fund provides graduate and undergraduate scholarships to San Francisco Bay Area women pursuing careers in finance and financial services. | Graduate and Undergraduate Female Students | No | 3.4 | Yes | $10,000 Undergraduate Student $15,000 Graduate Student | https://financialwomensf.org/application-process | 1/3/2019 | |||||||||||||
181 | 3/22/2019 | Tri-Valley Retired Educators’ Scholarship Award | Include the field of study that interests you, and your long-term plans after graduation. Please include why you want to enter the field of education. Use essay form, the essay should not exceed 750 words. | As members of CalRTA we continue to show our support for California’s youth and current teachers by sponsoring scholarships and teacher grants. | Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, community college transfer students, and four-year college/university. Applicant must be a resident of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, or Sunol (California) with plans of having a career in education. | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://div85.calrta.org/scholarships-and-grants/ | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
182 | 3/15/2019 | Education First Scholarships | 1. Please address all questions in one, double spaced, 500 word essay and upload file. (check website for more questions) What challenges or obstacles have you faced in pursuit of your education? What do you wish to achieve with your college education? | Selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview before we make a final decision. | Scholarship is open to high school seniors from select high schools in the following U.S. cities: Austin, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland (OR), San Diego, San Francisco, and Seattle. | No | None listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://script.google.com/a/studentsrisingabove.org/macros/s/AKfycbw500m4DKf42m3lnDhAqg8U6GaCo9ALsReFjjyq12LMecq1eeI/exec | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
183 | 3/10/2019 | Markowski-Leach Scholarships | Completed and digitally signed Application with general demographic information. Written statement describing how the student meets the requirements of the scholarship. | Our Mission is Simple: Assist in the education of LGBTQ individuals who demonstrate promise for becoming a positive role model for other LGBTQ people. | Applicants shall be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer persons. Recipients must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate students at San Francisco State University, Stanford University, University of California at San Francisco, and others | No | 2.5 | Yes | $2,000 | http://mlscholarships.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Markowski-Leach-Applicant-Conditions-and-Requirements_19-20-1.pdf | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
184 | 3/10/2019 | New Leader Scholarship | Please provide an autobiography addressing the following points: (i) your educational goals, (ii) how this scholarship will assist you in achieving those goals, (iii) what has motivated you to attend college, and (iv) who are the significant figures in your life. (MAX. 700 WORDS) | The New Leader Scholarship of the Marin Community Foundation annually awards scholarships, which may be renewed. Awardees may receive additional support for graduate school application costs and graduate school tuition. | Applicants NEED NOT be Marin County residents to qualify. | Yes | None listed | Yes | Up to $8,000 | http://newleaderscholarship.org/wp-content/uploads/NewLeaderScholarshipApplicationFY20.pdf | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
185 | 3/8/2019 | IMMIGRANTS RISING'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Complete online applicatino and two personal essays (2-3pages): Tell us about yourself/ Tell us about your college ambitions | Immigrants Rising’s Scholarship Fund (previously called New American Scholars Fund) provides financial awards to low-income immigrant college and graduate students who live and/or attend school in the San Francisco Bay Area. | Current or intended enrollment in an accredited college or graduate program for 2019-2020, showing financial need. | Yes | 3.3 High School GPA, 3.0 College GPA | Yes | $7,000 | https://immigrantsrising.org/financial-support/scholarship-fund/ | 2/7/2019 | |||||||||||||
186 | 3/5/2019 | 2019 Ed Fund Scholarship Application | Must submit: application information, parent guardian information, HS information, Financial Aid, Personal Statement and more. | The Ed Fund believes everyone deserves the chance to go to college. Research shows that a college education significantly changes the trajectory of a student’s life. A college education is a difference-maker for many students. | Graduating seniors of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. All of the scholarship winners are low-income, and many of them are the first in their families to attain a higher education. | No | None listed | Yes | $15,000 | https://edfundwest.org/our-work/scholarship-application/ | 1/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
187 | 3/3/2019 | Pursuit of Excellence Scholarships - South Bay, 2019 | (2) Essay questions - Write a personal statement (600 - 1000 words) in which you tell us about yourself. What is important for us to know about you? Second essay - Describe a favorite lesson in one of your classes in high school that taught you something new | The Pursuit of Excellence (POE) scholarship program is designed to support financially needy students who are determined to pursue a college degree. | High school senior, must be attending: Lincoln High School, San Jose Pioneer High School, San Jose Los Gatos High School | No | None listed | Yes | ranges from $1,000 - $5,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/33559-Pursuit-Of-Excellence | 1/29/2019 | |||||||||||||
188 | 3/2/2019 | Que Llueva Café Scholarship | Personal Statement (1000 words maximum) –You must include a description of your current financial need as an undocumented student in your personal statement. - You must indicate in your personal statement that you are an undocumented student (DACA students are eligible). | CORE proudly sponsors this scholarship to help undocumented students continue on their academic path. This scholarship is a response to the lack of financial aid that undocumented students face on their road to college. | • Must be an undocumented student (DACA students are eligible). • Must be or will be a high school/GED graduate who will enroll for the first time in an accredited college | No | None listed | Yes | $500 | http://www.ca-core.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/CORE_QLC_Y11_Application.35062204.pdf | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
189 | 3/1/2019 | ACWA Scholarship | • Scholastic achievement • Demonstrated motivation to the vocation of water resources-related management; • The quality of the student’s essay; responding to a specific prompt no more than 800 words | The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) began its scholarship program in 1961 to motivate committed students to join the effort to ensure California’s water quality through sound management policies. | • California Residents, persuing an undergraduate degree, at least a juior at the time of the award or attending accredited UC or CSU | No | None listed | Yes | $3,500 | https://www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/acwa-scholarship/ | 2/27/2019 | |||||||||||||
190 | 2/28/2019 | The Pursuit of Excellence (POE) SF Peninsula | (2) Essay questions - Write a personal statement (600 - 1000 words) in which you tell us about yourself. What is important for us to know about you? Second essay - Describe a favorite lesson in one of your classes in high school that taught you something new | The Pursuit of Excellence scholarship foundation provides support to low income, hard-working students, helping them fulfill their dreams of earning a college degree. | High school seniors, must be attending: * Carlmont High School * Castilleja High School * Eastside College Prep * Gunn High School * Los Altos High School * Menlo-Atherton High School * Mountain View High School * Palo Alto High School * Sequoia High School * Summit Prep * Woodside High School | No | None listed | Yes | ranges from $500 to $5,000 per student | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/32366-Pursuit-Of-Excellence | 1/29/2019 | |||||||||||||
191 | 2/28/2019 | The Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley (VAPW) | List the colleges to which you have applied or intend to apply. Briefly describe your academic and career goals. Briefly describe the activities in which you have participated as a volunteer in the community at large. | VAPW strives to outreach, educate, prepare and engage Vietnamese American professional women in areas of leadership and development; to provide a network of support and promote the professional growthof its members; to mentor and encourage youths in the community to enter professional careers; and to encourage community responsibility and participation. | Female high school senior of Vietnamese ancestry attending high school in Silicon Valley. | No | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnx2aWV0bmFtZXNlYW1lcmljYW5wcm9md29tZW58Z3g6MTNlMGUyYTZhZDg0M2Q3MQ | 1/29/2019 | |||||||||||||
192 | 2/28/2019 | Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest | Create a poster up to 20 x 15 inches in any language with a theme related to “Safe Jobs for Youth.” Fill out and sign the Entry/Release Form. All entries must include a poster and your entry form. | The Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster contest is conducted by the California Partnership for Young Worker Health and Safety, | The Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster contest is conducted by the California Partnership for Young Worker Health and Safety, | No | None listed | Yes | $300 | http://youngworkers.org/safe-jobs-month/poster-contest/ | 12/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
193 | 2/26/2019 | Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships | three essay questions: - Tell us about yourself (max. 500 words) - Describe your proudest moment and the greatest challenge you have faced (max. 200 words) - Describe an experience that inspired you (max. 200 words) | The Asian Pacific Fund administers 10 scholarship programs to help undergraduate and graduate students achieve their education goals. | Incoming freshman, Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, first generation student | No | 2.80 | Yes | $5,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#apf | 2/12/2019 | |||||||||||||
194 | 2/22/2019 | 826 Valencia | Three short answers, (max word count 250 for each quesiton): What program(s) have you participated in? What has been the impact?/Tell us about your relationship to writing. How do you feel about writing?/ What will you pack with you to take to college? We want to hear about the physical and intangible things? | Priority will be given to students who are in the first generation of their family to graduate from college and demonstrate financial need. **PLEASE NOTE - The application must be completed in one sitting, so we recommend gathering your documents and drafting your answers first in another document and the pasting them into this form | Have participated in at least ten hours of 826 Valencia programming. Be a graduating senior attending school in San Francisco. | No | None listed | Yes | $15,000 | https://826valencia.org/2019-scholarships/ | 2/7/2019 | |||||||||||||
195 | 2/21/2019 | 2019 KPAA Scholarship | Describe this benefit - "I have been instrumental in bringing a tangible benefit to an Asian community in the following capacity." Focus on quantifiable or qualifiable impact to members of the Asian community. Word Limit: 200 | Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA) scholarships recognize graduating high school seniors who have been instrumental in bringing tangible benefit to an Asian community and who have the potential to be leaders of the future | Must either attend high school or reside in the Northern California Kaiser Permanente service area | No | 2.5 | Yes | $3,500 | https://kaiserpermanente-asianassociation.org/scholarship/ | 12/7/2018 | |||||||||||||
196 | 2/20/2019 | Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing | Your 500-850 word personal statement should address the following prompts: Describe your short- and long-term goals and how furthering your education will assist you in reaching those goals. Comment on the personal characteristics, educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for college OR your intended career if you are a current college student. | This scholarship was created in 1995 to honor the late Bobette Bibo Gugliotta, author of several books. | Graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County | No | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/gugliotta | 2/5/2019 | |||||||||||||
197 | 2/20/2019 | Curry Award for Girls and Young Women | Personal Statement - 500 to 850 words: (multiple prompts) Describe your short- and long-term goals and how furthering your education will assist you in reaching those goals | This fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. | Young women ages 18 - 26, demonstrated financial hardship, current resident of San Mateo County | Yes | 3.3 | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/curry | 1/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
198 | 2/15/2019 | California Strawberry Scholarships | Essay: (1,000 words describing your education and career goals) | The California Strawberry Scholarship Program awards provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment. | First-time applicants must have a parent that is currently employed as a California strawberry fieldworker for the current and prior two harvest seasons. | Yes | 2.0 | Yes | Varies | http://www.calstrawberry.com/en-us/Scholarships/students | 1/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
199 | 2/15/2019 | The Maisin Scholar Award | 1. Answers to a few short response questions 2. Personal essay (600 word minimum) 3. Two letters of recommendation | The Maisin Scholar Award is designed to support students in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) who have demonstrated financial need and a commitment to continuing their education. This year, we are providing 75 scholarships to seniors in SFUSD high schools | Seniors attending SFUSD high schools, graduating in spring 2019 and will be attending college fall 2019 | Yes | 2.0 to 3.5 unweighted | Yes | $3,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/52293-Maisin-Scholar-Award | 12/21/2018 | |||||||||||||
200 | 2/11/2019 | CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year | Student essay, the students are highly encouraged to express themselves on what they value most about their high school experience and how it will affect their lives and the lives of others: max. length of 500 words is recommended. | This prestigious program recognizes two student-athletes based on excellence in athletics, academics and character. | College-bound high school seniors whose academic and athletic careers have been truly exemplary and whose personal standards | No | 3.5 | Yes | $1,000 | http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/sa/SCHOLAR_2019_APPLICATION_FINAL.pdf | 1/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
201 | 2/8/2019 | Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship | Provide a two �- three �page autobiography in the space provided at the end of the form, focused around demonstrated financial need, academic achievement, community service, personal attributes | The Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship Fund each spring awards a number of two-year scholarships to students who transfer in the fall or spring following the award from Contra Costa County community colleges to junior standing in four-year accredited institutions. | Applicant must belong to a minority group under-represented in the California College. | Yes | None listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://www.kennedyking.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2019_Undergraduate_Application_Form.pdf | 1/24/2019 | |||||||||||||
202 | 2/1/2019 | California PTA Scholarships | Descriptive essay (no more than 500 words total) outlining your PTA responsibilities and your career plans, goals, objectives and any other information you feel would be valuable to the selection committee | Students scholarships for graduating high-school seniors help you achieve your dreams. Your education doesn't end once you walk across that high -school graduation stage. | Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors who are graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year. Applicant must demonstrate volunteer service in the school and community | No | None listed | Yes | $750 | https://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/ | 12/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
203 | 1/31/2019 | Golden 1 Credit Union Scholarship | Must first complete Eligibility section on the Applicant page to view your required essay question. *Essay Word Limit: 300 | Golden 1 Credit Union is proud to invest in California’s future leaders through college scholarships for our members and their dependents. We're now accepting applications through January 31, 2019 for the 2019-2020 school year. | Scholarship is open to Golden 1 members (California). Applicant must be a graduating high school seniors or current college student attending an accredited, nonprofit college or university in California during the 2019-2020 school year. | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $5,000 | https://www.golden1.com/scholarships/default | 12/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
204 | 1/25/2019 | Better Brothers LA Book Scholarship | Applicant must fill out a short form | Having tuition paid is challenge enough for any student, but not having all the right materials on the first day of class hinders many students from starting a successful educational journey. Better Brothers LA assists Black LGBTQ students with avoiding this hindrance by offering scholarships. | Scholarship is open to Black LGBTQ students who are residents of Los Angeles County and who have been admitted or are attending an accredited degree, licensing, or vocational program. | Yes | None listed | Yes | $1,500 | http://betterbrothersla.com/book-scholarship.shtml | 12/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
205 | 1/24/2019 | Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship | Complete student application form, enclose high school transcripts, and application essay. | Four-year college bound California high school seniors with excellent academic credentials who have demonstrated a breadth of interests, a driving desire to succeed in their chosen endeavors, outstanding community citizenship and the ability to share their experiences through the written word. | Four-year college bound California high school seniors. | No | None listed | Yes | $10,000 | http://www.jeffkrosnoffscholarship.com/Scholarship.htm | 12/31/2018 | |||||||||||||
206 | 1/18/2019 | Agricultural Scholarships | The selection is based on academic performance, financial need, commitment to agriculture, work experience, commitment to the Coachella or San Joaquin valleys, community service, and leadership ability. | The California Table Grape Agricultural Scholarship Program was created in 2012 and is in addition to the Table Grape Field Worker Scholarship Program, which has been in place for over 30 years | Scholarships are available to students who are interested in working in agriculture. The scholarships are available to seniors graduating in 2019 and to high school graduates entering college for the first time | No | None listed | Yes | $20,000 | http://www.grapesfromcalifornia.com/community-outreach/grants-and-scholarships/ | 12/4/2018 | |||||||||||||
207 | 1/15/2019 | Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Scholarship | The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara’s Art Competition Scholarship is a program for the traditional fine arts including painting, drawing, sketching, photography, design, furniture, and sculpture. | The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara’s Honors Scholarship Program is a competitive, rigorous competition for students who demonstrate a very high level of academic achievement. | Students who have attended school in Santa Barbara County (California) for at least four of the six years between grades 7-12 and plan to attend full-time at a Title IV approved institution in the next academic year. | Yes | None listed | Yes | Varies | https://www.sbscholarship.org/apply/ | 12/4/2018 | |||||||||||||
208 | 12/31/2018 | Drake Law Firm California Superhero Scholarship | Online application, video, 400-1000 word essay expanding on the content of your video. This includes an explanation of your goals for the future and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals. | individuals, none of whom are related to the applicant. | Students attending a 2-5 year institution in California | Yes | None listed | No | $1,500 | http://drakelawgroup.com/scholarship/apply/ | 9/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
209 | 12/31/2018 | Hispanic Education Endowment Fund | Complete application | The Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) shares your dream of a college education. We offer a wide range of scholarships for students working to fulfill their educational goals. | - First Generation Latino/a applying to college - Graduating from an OC high school or transferring from an OC community college / planning to enroll full-time at a four year college in Fall 2019 | Yes | None listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://oc-cf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1678 | 12/18/2018 | |||||||||||||
210 | 12/15/2018 | Brager Tax Law Group Legal Scholarship | Write an essay on a topic related to tax litigation, or tax controversy. | Brager Tax Law Group, a P.C. is happy to support student education with our annual Brager Tax Law Group Legal Scholarship. Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate tax or accounting program, or a JD, LLB, or LLM | (a) from California (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in California (c) are attending a law school in California. | No | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.bragertaxlaw.com/scholarship.html | 12/4/2018 | |||||||||||||
211 | 12/14/2018 | Edison Scholars Program | Recipients will be selected by Scholarship America on the basis of academic record, financial need, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, challenging personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. | Edison Scholars was created to recognize the makers of tomorrow - students with big dreams to help power the future. The program awards college scholarships to help fuel your passion for making a difference by studying science, technology, engineering and math. | - Must live in Southern CA - Planning to attend a 4-year college or university | No | 3.0 | Yes | $10,000 | https://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/ | 12/4/2018 | |||||||||||||
212 | 12/11/2018 | CAP Bay Area Scholarship | General Application questions and 5 short answer respones | 2) Three letters of recommendation must accompany the application from separate | - High school seniors, class of 2019 - Planning to attend a 4-year college or university - Expected Family Contribution below $5,000 - Residence in one of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma | No | None listed | Yes | $5,000 of need-based scholarship funding annually (for a maximum of 5 years) | https://making-waves.academicworks.com/opportunities/96 | 10/4/2018 | |||||||||||||
213 | 12/1/2018 | Chinese American Association of Solano County | 1) Completion of entire CAASC Scholarship Packet | The CAASC is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the well being of Chinese Americans and the betterment of the community. The CAASC participates in community events and sponsors cultural and educational programs throughout the year. | Open to all full-time students meeting the requirements below. Must be a high school senior or community college student in Solano County or a resident of Solano County attending a community college. | Yes | (GPA) of 3.0 weighed. | Yes | $400-$1000 | https://caasc707.com/scholarships/ | 10/17/2018 | |||||||||||||
214 | 11/8/2018 | Good Tidings Community Service Scholarship | Applicant must have done something to serve the community. (1) submit your finished application, or (2) complete and save the Letter of Recommendation section of the application | The Good Tidings Foundation is a non-profit, 501-(c)-3 public benefit charity that shares the spirit of giving with youth from communities of need in the Bay Area to empower them to reach their dreams. We feel that every girl and boy deserves to have the means to achieve their dreams regardless of financial status, ethnic background, religion, gender, or region of living. | - High School Senior graduating in 2019 - Resident of one of the following California counties: | No | None listed | Yes | $10,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/49964-Good-Tidings-Foundation | 10/9/2018 | |||||||||||||
215 | 11/1/2018 | Inger Lawrence - M.R. Bauer Foundation Nursing Studies Scholarship | Mail-in application, two letters of rec, 1-2 (<550 words) page personal statement answering the following questions: 1) What are your long and short term career goals? 2) What are some of the obstacles or hardships you have encountered in returning to or continuing in school, and how have you worked with/overcome them? 3) What would it mean to you to receive an NCJW | LA scholarship? + transcript, enrollment verification from institution | U.S. students who are enrolled in or accepted to a degree program in nursing are eligible for this award. Students must reside and attend school in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura counties in California. | Nursing students who attend school and reside in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or Ventura counties in California | Yes | None listed | No | $2,000 | https://ncjwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NCJW-Scholarship-Application-Revisions-AUG2018.pdf | 9/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
216 | 10/31/2018 | American Association of Japanese University Woman - Scholarship Program | - Scholarship Application Form (available on-line http://www.aajuw.org ) - A current resume - Official transcript(s) - Two letters of recommendation - An essay explaining how you plan to use your study and knowledge for the betterment of U.S. – Japan relationship. Be specific in your essay to clarify your ideas in English or in Japanese. | The American Association of Japanese University Women (AAJUW) is currently accepting scholarship applications for 2018. AAJUW was founded in 1970 to promote the education of women, as well as to contribute to U.S. – Japan relations, cultural exchanges, and development of leadership. This year each awardee will receive a $2,000 scholarship. | - Female student enrolled in an accredited California college or university - Junior, Senior or Graduate in year 2018-2019 - Must not have received an AAJUW scholarship previously | Yes | None listed | No | $2,000 | http://www.aajuw.org/2018scholarship/ | 10/2/2018 | |||||||||||||
217 | 10/31/2018 | USA Rice Federation - National Rice Month Scholarship Program | Online application, video submission on the topic of rice, such as: describing the nutritional benefits, economic impact, or other positive aspects of rice agriculture. The completed video must be submitted with the application, as well as a short statement on the themes and topics the video hopes to address. | September is national rice month in America, and to celebrate, the U.S.A. Rice Federation provides this annual award to high school seniors who create projects and presentations that demonstrate the importance and positive impact of rice agriculture in the United States. Upon selection, winning students will be required to provide proof of enrollment at an accredited college or university in the U.S. | High school seniors who reside in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, or Texas | No | None listed | No | $4,000 (first place), $3,000 (second place), $1,500 (third place) | http://www.thinkrice.com/2018-contest-entry/ | 9/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
218 | 10/26/2018 | Better Business Bureau – Torch Awards for Ethics | 400 word essay on "The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community" | Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest conducts an annual scholarship program in conjunction | A member of the graduating class of 2019 or 2020. Attends an accredited high school in San Diego, Orange or Imperial County. Resides in San Diego, Orange or Imperial County | No | None listed | Yes | Five CASH scholarships: (1) $1,500 (2) $1,250 (3) $1,000 (4) $750 and (5) $500 | https://www.bbb.org/phoenix/student-scholarship/torch-award-scholarship/ | 10/2/2018 | |||||||||||||
219 | 10/25/2018 | Horatio Alger California Scholarship Program | Online application | The Horatio Alger California Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the state of California who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. | California high school seniors (who demonstrate critical financial need - $55,000 or lower family income) who plan on entering college no later than the fall following graduation | No | 2.0 | No | $10,000 (paid in installments) | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/ | 9/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
220 | 10/19/2018 | NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network - Orange County Region Chapter | Online application, transcript, 3 letters of rec, <500-word essay including: - Background of yourself and your experience - Your goals and objectives after graduation - What prompted you to choose this career? - Contributions you have made to your school program or to fellow students through leadership/participation - Why is obtaining this scholarship important to you? - If your application is not accepted, what plans do you have for financing? | NEWH, Inc. and its chapters are tasked with fundraising to provide scholarship dollars for eligible students wishing to enter the Hospitality Industry. NEWH Chapters offer scholarships annually. | Community college students (any year), and 4-year college students who are sophomores and above, who have a major or career objective within a hospitality related field (interior design, architecture, hospitality management, culinary, etc.) who reside in the CA counties of San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Imperial | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $2,500 | http://newh.org/chapter-scholarships/ | 9/26/2018 | |||||||||||||
221 | 10/18/2018 | Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival - Magic Carpet Music Scholarship | Mail-in application, transcript, proof of citizenship, video with audio of 2 original performances (<4 min long) | 2019 will mark the fourth year of the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival very own Magic Carpet Music Scholarship Competition! We invite you to showcase your creative talent center stage and have the opportunity to win scholarship monies to the college of your choosing! | Students who are least 17 years old who resident in Riverside County, CA. Must compete in a live performance for one of these three categories: Vocal, Instrumental (soloist), Original Composition (cannot be a remix of existing material) | Yes | 2.0 | No | $1,000 | https://www.datefest.org/Scholarships/Magic-Carpet-Music-Scholarship-Competition | 9/26/2018 | |||||||||||||
222 | 10/15/2018 | The Music Center - Spotlight Awards Program | Online application, audition video | Much more than a competition, Spotlight is a scholarship and arts training program, which empowers students by emphasizing preparation, courage, critical thinking and perseverance while providing an invaluable opportunity for students to hone their skills! Southern California High School students of ALL skill levels are encouraged to apply for FREE. $100,000 in cash scholarships are awarded each year to students. Personalized feedback, master classes with world renowned artists, performing arts workshops and more! | - Must reside in one of the following California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San Diego - Must have talent in and be able to audition for one or more of the following categories: acting, ballet, non-classical dance, classical voice, non-classical voice, jazz instrumental, classical instrumental - Must be a high school student | No | None listed | Yes | Up to $5,000 + other prizes! | https://app.getacceptd.com/musiccenter | 9/6/2018 | |||||||||||||
223 | 10/12/2018 | UNCF - Richard L. Sykes Memorial Scholarship | Online application, letter of recommendation, 1-page personal essay of career interest, transcript | The Richard L. Sykes Memorial Scholarship is being offered to award up to five (5) renewable NEED BASED scholarships of up to $5,000 for college freshmen (Class of 2022) beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. Scholarships are renewable up to five (5) years of undergraduate enrollment. | African-American college freshmen attending a 4-year institution, residing in the greater Los Angeles area and lives within the following ZIP codes: 90000-93888 | No | 2.5 | No | Up to $5,000 (renewable) | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/82c480f3-fd37-4f77-962e-53521f2cfb49 | 9/26/2018 | |||||||||||||
224 | 10/12/2018 | UNCF - American Honda Foundation | Online application, one page essay describing career aspirations, one reference/academic recommendation, transcript | The American Honda Foundation Scholarship is directed to male students, who are classified as undergraduates at any accredited four-year colleges or universities within the United States. | Current male undergraduates attending a 4-year institution, studying STEM, who live in these areas of Los Angeles: Carson, Compton, Harbor City, Long Beach, Lynwood, Watts, Willowbrook and Wilmington, that also identifies as a minority | No | 2.5 | No | Up to $2,750 | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/e68b1f87-7f26-4f13-8271-2b7c234b6de3 | 9/26/2018 | |||||||||||||
225 | 9/28/2018 | UC Riverside Chicano Latino Alumni Scholarship | Application, transcripts, essay, and 2 letters of rec | N/A | Open to 12th grade Chicano/Latino-American students who will be attending UC Riverside | No | None listed | No | $1,000 | http://alumni.ucr.edu/ucraa-scholarship-program/chicano-latino-alumni-scholarship/ | 6/15/2018 | |||||||||||||
226 | 8/31/2018 | Advancing Women in Technology Scholarship | Online application, 2 400-800 word essays on 2 of the following topics: 1. How does studying Technology fit into your future career goals and passions? 2. Discuss a special accomplishment / attribute in technology that sets you apart from other applicants. 3. Describe how you would like to make a difference and how your college plans (and the Scholarship) can help you on your journey. 4. Tell us about you: Why did you choose Technology? Why is the scholarship important to you? | The Advancing Women in Technology (AWT) Charitable Foundation awards annual scholarships to help women dedicated to furthering their education in the technology field. The purpose of the scholarships is to advance diversity within the technology industry by enhancing the opportunities for women to enter the field through education, personal and professional growth, and the development of mentoring relationships within the technology community. Our scholarship awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, members, community and industry friends. | Fall 2018 female undergraduates attending a California university or college, focusing their education in the technology field | Yes | 3.0 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://awtca.org/scholarships/ | 6/29/2018 | |||||||||||||
227 | 8/30/2018 | The Bright Futures Scholarship | Must have already applied to a previous SVC scholarship | The Bright Futures Scholarship Fund is looking to award working students and those pursuing a teaching or master's degree with an emphasis in the teaching of mathematics. | No | 3.3-3.8 | No | Up to $10,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/brightfutures | 12/15/2017 | ||||||||||||||
228 | 8/1/2018 | Jewish Family and Children's Services Scholarships | Online application | Fulfilling our educational and vocational goals is one of life’s most empowering and impactful objectives. At JFCS, we annually help hundreds of Jewish students achieve these goals by providing them with loans and grants (scholarships). | Legal and permanent Jewish residents of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or northern Santa Clara counties (for at least 2 years prior to app submission) | Yes | 3.0 | No | $500-$2,000 | https://www.jfcs.org/find-help/youth/scholarships-loans/ | 6/27/2018 | |||||||||||||
229 | 8/1/2018 | Skyline College Promise Scholarship | Scholarship application for students planning to attend Skyline College. Students need to first apply to Skyline College, and have an "smccd.edu" email address. Only one application is needed to be considered for multiple scholarships. | N/A | Available to high school graduates who plan to enroll at Skyline College full-time in the fall. Must be a first time Skyline student and must declare a major by the start of the spring semester. | Yes | 2.0 | No | All first-year fees | http://skylinecollege.edu/promise/ | 6/15/2018 | |||||||||||||
230 | 7/1/2018 | Geneseo Migrant Center - Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship | Mail-in application, three letters of rec, >500 word essay discussing your background, career & personal goals, & why you should receive this assistance, transcript, financial need documentation, copy of applicant's most recent Migrant Education Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | Provides support for a student with a history of migrating for employment in agriculture who has successfully completed one year of college to cover expenses beyond what the youth is entitled to in federal/state and other scholarship assistance. This scholarship is designed to assist the youth in obtaining a baccalaureate degree without being encumbered with substantial debt. | Successful completion of at least one year at a post-secondary institution, recent history of movement for agricultural employment | Yes | None listed | Yes | Up to $20,000 | https://migrant.net/scholarships/ | 5/31/2018 | |||||||||||||
231 | 6/30/2018 | Korean American Scholarship Foundation | Online application, proof of admission, transcript, three recommendations, <800 word essay: "Choose one quotation that degines who you are and explain why that quotation describes you so well", financial information | N/A | College-bound high school seniors and full-time college students who are of Korean heritage studying in the US | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | Varies | http://www.kasf.org/western | 5/31/2018 | |||||||||||||
232 | 6/30/2018 | SMCCC Foundation Kruttschnitt Aspire Scholarship Program known as KASP | Must complete FAFSA or DREAM Act application. Must have a smccd.edu email account to start process. There is an interview. [You must be a Fall, 2018 admission (not Spring) If your GPA isn't quite 2.5, it must be 2.5 by the time of the application deadline]. | This is a great opportunity! Multiple students from San Mateo Unified School District last year earned this scholarship! | Incoming 2 year college bound students who have met A-G requirements. Open to only students from the San Mateo county. | Yes | 2.5 | Yes | Varies | https://foundation.smccd.edu/scholarships/kasp.php | 6/15/2018 | |||||||||||||
233 | 4/20/2018 | Asian Pacific Fund: The Lapiz Family Scholarship | Application, essay (250-500 words), 2 letters of rec, and transcript | The Lapiz Family Scholarship is looking for students who show motivation and the ability to overcome hardships and demonstrate academic achievement. | Incoming or current college student attending a UC. Student must demonstrate financial need and be a farm worker or child of a farm worker. | Yes | 3.0 | No | $2,000 | https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-grade-level/high-school-scholarships/lapiz-family-scholarship/ | 12/7/2017 | |||||||||||||
234 | 4/9/2018 | Asian Pacific Fund:The Matt Fong Asian American in Public Finance scholarship | Application, essay (250-500 words), 2 letters of rec, and transcript | Asian Americans interested in pursuing a career in public finance or the public sector. | Scholarship is open to incoming sophomore, junior or senior at a four-year college or university. Students must be pursuing a major in Accounting, political science, public policy, business administration or related fields. Student must be at least 50% Asian and demonstrate financial need. | Yes | 3.0 | No | $5,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin | 12/7/2017 | |||||||||||||
235 | 4/1/2018 | Legal Secretaries, Incorporated: Eula Mae Jett Scholarship Plan | Biographical letter, three letters of rec, unofficial school transcript | Scholarships offered for high school seniors and college students who plan on pursuing a career in the legal field. | High school seniors and current college students | Yes | None listed | Yes (must be legal resident) | $2,000 first place, $1,000 second place | https://www.lsi.org/scholarships/ | 3/5/2018 | |||||||||||||
236 | 3/31/2018 | Chicana/Latina Foundation | Application | The Chicana/Latina Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit organization which promotes professional and leadership development of Latinas. | Must be a woman of Chicana/Latina heritage to apply | Yes | None | Yes | $1,500 | http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html | 12/11/2017 | |||||||||||||
237 | 3/31/2018 | Samsung@First Scholars | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), FAFSA SAR page or CA Dream Act Confirmation page, 2 letters of rec,official transcripts | The scholarship program’s goal is to support those outstanding scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians who will lead the world for the next 30 years and beyond. | Current undergrad or graduate student. Declared major in (STEM). | No | 3.0-4.0 | No | Up to $15,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/samsung | 12/15/2017 | |||||||||||||
238 | 3/31/2018 | The Abby Sobrato Scholarship | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), FAFSA SAR page or CA Dream Act Confirmation page, 2 letters of rec,official transcripts | This scholarship seeks to provide expanded opportunities for students attending Latino College Prep Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy in San José, CA. | Graduating high school senior | Yes | 2.5 | Yes (A.B. 540) | Up to $12,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/sobrato | 12/15/2017 | |||||||||||||
239 | 2/23/2018 | Asian Pacific Fund:The Helen and L.S. Wong Memorial Scholarship | Application, essay (250-500 words), 2 letters of rec, and transcript | The Helen and L.S. Wong Memorial Scholarship is looking for students who are career focused and have the motivation to succeed. | Scholarship open to incoming college students. Student must be a resident of Fairfield-Suisun community. Student must be at least 50% Asian. | Yes | 2.8 | No | $1,000-$3,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin | 12/7/2017 | |||||||||||||
240 | 2/23/2018 | Asian Pacific Fund: The Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship | Application, essay (250-500 words), 2 letters of rec and transcript | The Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship is looking for students who are involved in community service and have the motivation and potential to succeed. | Scholarship is open to incoming first-generation Asian American freshmen who demonstrate financial need. Must also have documentation of community service. | Yes | 3.0 | No | $5,000 renewable | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin | 12/7/2017 | |||||||||||||
241 | 2/23/2018 | Asian Pacific Fund: The Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship | Application, essay (250-500 words), 2 letters of rec and transcript | The Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship fund is looking for students who have overcome hardships, have experience in the restaurant environment, and demonstrate academic strength. | Incoming freshman or current undergraduate whose parent is employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant, has background in community advocacy and social justice, and demonstrates financial need. | Yes | 3.0 | Yes | $1,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin | 12/7/2017 | |||||||||||||
242 | 2/26/2018 | Student Speakers Contest | Application | Applicant must perform a 5-10 minute speech on a given topic related to integrity and civility. | California residents in grades 9-12. | No | None listed | No | Up to $1,000 | http://md4lions.org/student-speakers-contest | 1/3/2018 | |||||||||||||
243 | 2/1/2018 | Oregon State University | Automatically considered w/ application to OSU | Golden State Scholarship for CA residents who apply to Oregon State University | High school seniors and transfer students applying to OSU | 3.0 | No | $3000-$8000 based on your GPA | http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/static/california/#.VxUosJMrLGJ | 10/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
244 | 2/1/2018 | ACWA Scholarship 1 | Official transcript, 2-3 letters of rec, 2-page essay | Essay: Your educational goals and how they relate to California water resources. What is the number one water-related issue you would address through your future career, if given the opportunity? | CA resident college juniors at a UC or CSU majoring in a water resource-related field in engineering, agricultural and/ or urban water supply, environmental studies or public administration | none listed | Yes | $3,500 | http://www.acwa.com/content/scholarships/scholarships | 10/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
245 | 2/1/2018 | ACWA Scholarship 2: Clair A. Hill Scholarship | Official transcript, 2-3 letters of rec, 2-page essay | Essay: Your educational goals and how they relate to California water resources. What is the number one water-related issue you would address through your future career, if given the opportunity? | CA resident college juniors at a UC or CSU majoring in a water resource-related field in engineering, agricultural and/ or urban water supply, environmental studies or public administration | None listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/clair-a-hill-scholarship/ | 10/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
246 | 2/1/2018 | The Inland Empire Scholarship Fund's | Application | The Inland Empire Scholarship Fund's mission is to provide scholarships to low-income, high-achieving Latino students from throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties to realize their goals through higher education. | Hispanic high school or college students of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Only | 2.7 | Yes | Up to $2,500 | http://www.iesfbecas.org/ | 1/5/2018 | ||||||||||||||
247 | 2/1/2018 | Institute for Oral Health | Application | This scholarship offers financial assistance to dental hygiene students and dental hygienists who demonstrate a commitment to advance the discipline of dental hygiene. | Undergrad/graduate applicant must be enrolled in an accredited dental hygiene program | 3.0 | No | Varies | https://www.eiseverywhere.com/eSites/202598/Welcome%20-%20Eligibility%20Requirements | 1/5/2018 | ||||||||||||||
248 | 2/1/2018 | eQuality Scholarships | Application | Scholarships are open to California graduating high school seniors and current college students who have provided service to the LGBT+ community (open to all sexual orientations). | High school seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution | None listed | Yes | Varies | http://www.equalityscholarship.org/apply.html | 1/3/2018 | ||||||||||||||
249 | 1/15/2018 | Meritus College Fund | 2 letters of rec, 2 essays (250-750 words) | Essay: 1) Briefly explain how becoming a Meritus Scholar will further impact your academic, professional and personal development, 2) Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, what steps did you take to overcome it, and what did you learn from the experience? | High school seniors from SFUSD public/charter schools and select Peninsula schools. Must demonstrate financial need | 3.0 – 3.7 (unweighted) | Yes | $14,000 | http://meritus.org/scholars/how-to-apply/ | 9/19/2017 | ||||||||||||||
250 | 12/31/2017 | California Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Knight Essay Contest | 800-1200 word essay about US history | Essay: An event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or US Constitution | high school students 9th-12th | none listed | No | Up to $5,000 | http://www.californiasar.org/wp-content/uploads/Knight-Essay-Contest-Rules.pdf | 5/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
251 | 12/31/2017 | California Library Association | Application | The CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland encourages and supports ethnic minority students in the attainment of a graduate degree in library or information studies and encourages commitment to the improvement of library services to ethnic minority communities. | Be a US citizens (or permanent US residents) be enrolled in an ALA-accredited master’s of library intend to work in a California library upon graduation; be a member of one of a ethnic minority groups. Provide a description of your financial need; and be available for interview by the Edna Yelland Scholarship Committee. | none listed | No | $2,500 | http://www.cla-net.org/?page=110&terms=%22scholarship+and+minority+and+students%22 | 11/28/2017 | ||||||||||||||
252 | 12/31/2017 | Tulare DHIA | Short answer question, 2 essays, 3 references | Scholarship for Tulare graduating high school seniors. Helps to have experience with DHIA. | none listed | Yes | TBD | http://tularedhia.com/applications | 12/4/2017 | |||||||||||||||
253 | 12/15/2017 | Next Steps Digital Scholarship | Email josh@nextstepsdigital.com for application details | Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in marketing | Must be working toward a degree in marketing. Open to "current freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students." Must "be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university during the spring semester." | 3.5 | no | $5,000 | https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/graduate-school-3rd-year/5000-next-steps-digital-scholarship | 6/21/2017 | ||||||||||||||
254 | 12/15/2017 | AXA Achievement Scholarship | Online application, 1 letter of recommendation | For students who demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. | High school seniors planning to enroll in college | None listed | No | $2,500 | https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html | 8/22/2017 | ||||||||||||||
255 | 12/15/2017 | Chameleon John | Online application, 3 short essays (1000 characters max each) | Essays: 1) What are your goals in life? How will these studies contribute to them? 2) How will this scholarship change your life? 3) What quote by a famous person represents your attitude towards life and success? Why? | Current college students who are struggling financially | None listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.chameleonjohn.com/scholarship/universities/apply | 10/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
256 | 12/15/2017 | Artificial Grass Recyclers | Online application, 1 essay (500 words) | Essay: What are your goals as a student and what you hope to achieve with your education? | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://artificialgrassrecyclers.com/scholarship/ | 10/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
257 | 12/15/2017 | Prime Medical Alert | Mail application, 1 letter of recommendation, 1 essay (500 words max) | Essay: Describe what influenced your decision to go into a career in healthcare and nursing? Tell us what you view as the most important single characteristic for a practicing nurse, and how you will embody that characteristic in your professional work. Why do you feel you are a strong candidate for this award and what sets you apart from other candidates in your field? | Current college students working towards a two-year or four-year nursing degree | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.primemedicalalert.com/scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
258 | 12/15/2017 | Online Resume Builders | Resume | Resume: We want your best resume. Be creative. This resume does not have to be based on your actual life. We just want to see the best resume you can possibly make. Some of our past winning resumes have included superheroes, TV characters and professionals such as the President. | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://onlineresumebuilders.com/resume-scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
259 | 12/15/2017 | Novus Biologicals | Online application, transcript, 1 essay (500 words max), 1 tweet | Essay: How do you plan to use your degree to further advance science in your field of interest? Tweet: Why does science rock? | Current college students with a declared major in a science related field. | None listed | Yes | $1,500 | https://www.novusbio.com/scholarship-program.html | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
260 | 12/15/2017 | Houzz | Application, 1 essay, images from your portfolio | Click on link to see multiple scholarships offered; different essay questions depending on scholarship | Current college students who are 18 years of age or older at interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, and architectural engineering schools. | None listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.houzz.com/scholarships?m_refid=us-hpn-mpl-sas-1602860-984856 | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
261 | 12/15/2017 | National Genealogical Society | Family genealogy | Create a 5-generation family genealogy that includes biography of one relative from each generation | High school students in 10th-12th grades | None listed | Yes | $500 | https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/rubincam_youth_award/nomination_form | 10/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
262 | 12/15/2017 | Sarasota Dentistry | 1 essay (1,000-1,500 words) | Essay: What technology should you expect when going to the dentist in 2017? | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $1,500 | https://www.sarasotadentistry.com/dental-scholarship-essay-contest/ | 10/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
263 | 12/15/2017 | Resume Genius | 1 resume (2 pages max) | Create a resume based on the life of any fictional or nonfictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth. The resume SHOULD NOT be about yourself | College students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://resumegenius.com/scholarship | 10/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
264 | 12/15/2017 | R&D Systems | Application, transcript, 1 tweet, 1 essay (500 words max) | Tweet: Tweet about your favorite invention Essay: how do you plan to use your degree to further advance science in your field of interest? | College students who have a major declared in a science-related field | None listed | Yes | $1,500 | https://www.rndsystems.com/grants-scholarships/scholarship-application | 10/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
265 | 12/15/2017 | Avacare Medical | Transcript, Essay or video or image | Essay - up to 800 words (relevant pictures may be included) Video - up to 1.5 minutes, in one of the following formats: .mov, .mp4, .m4v, .flv, .3gp, .avi, .wmv Image - up to 8.5” x 11”, along with a short description. Topic: Act of kindness that has inspired you | High school seniors and current college students who are or will be pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc. | 3.0 | No | $1,000 | https://avacaremedical.com/scholarship | 10/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
266 | 12/15/2017 | Lead Roster | Online application, 1 video | Video: Explain, present, convince, inspire, entertain, market and/or sell us your reason why you deserve to win this scholarship | High school and college students who have an interest in sales and marketing. Studying in the fields of Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or IT are recommended but not required | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.leadroster.com/?scholarship | 10/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
267 | 12/15/2017 | Burger King McLamore Foundation | Online application, transcript | Only first 50,000 applicants will be considered | High school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school | 2.5 | Yes | Up to $50,000 | https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php | 10/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
268 | 12/15/2017 | Citrix ShareFile | Online application, 1 essay (500-800 words) | Essay: Tell us about an inspiring innovator who made an impact on your life. | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $2,000-$5,000 | https://www.sharefile.com/scholarship | 10/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
269 | 12/15/2017 | Foot Locker | Online application, need to make an account to apply | High school seniors who are currently a member (in good standing) of a high school sports team or be involved in afterschool sports (e.g. intramurals, martial arts, etc.). Must enter a four-year, accredited US college or university in the Fall of 2018 | 3.0 | No | $20,000 | https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/ | 10/27/2017 | |||||||||||||||
270 | 12/15/2017 | Creative Safety Supply | Application, transcript, 2 essays (300-750 words) | Essays: 1) What career path have you chosen? What made you choose this path? 2) How have you used creative thinking/problem solving to help you accomplish your academic or personal goals? | Current full-time college students | 3.0 | No | $1,000 | https://www.creativesafetysupply.com/scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
271 | 12/15/2017 | Paradigm Malibu | Online application, 1 essay (1,000 words minimum) | Essay: Tell us about your educational goals and plans for after graduation. Tell us why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship and what it would mean to you if you won. | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://paradigmmalibu.com/annual-depression-treatment-education-scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
272 | 12/15/2017 | Pretty Lightroom Presets Bi-Annual Scholarship | One essay style Adobe Lightroom tutorial of 800 to 1,000 words | Pretty Lightroom Presets recognizes the importance of higher education and the role it plays in our personal and professional fulfillment. This ongoing scholarship provides college and university students an opportunity to earn money to further their education and achieve their goals! Carefully research and compose an essay style Adobe Lightroom tutorial of 800 to 1,000 words. | You should presently be a senior in high school, be transitioning from highschool to a college or university, or be already enrolled in a college or university inside the United States or Canada. | None listed | Yes | $500 | https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-lightroom-presets-scholarship-program | |||||||||||||||
273 | 12/15/2017 | Business and Finance Mentor | Online application, 1 video | Video: Explain why you deserve to win this scholarship. Tell us why you want to be an entrepreneur, what inspires you, and of course, show us your entrepreneurial spirit! | High school and college students interested in entrepreneurship. Studying in the fields of Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Communications, or IT are recommended but not required. | None listed | Yes | $500 | http://www.dwaynegravesonline.com/scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
274 | 12/15/2017 | Sleek Wristbands | 1 essay (800 words minimum) | Essay: How can college students participate in charity work and help others while attending school? Sample questions to answer: Why is it important to help others, especially the less fortunate? How can helping others have a positive impact on your life? What kinds of services can college students do that does not involve donating money? How can the experiences learned from helping others help you succeed in your education and future career? | Current college students | None listed | No | $1,000 | https://www.sleekwristbands.com/scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
275 | 12/15/2017 | Westwind Recovery Residences | Online application, 1 essay (1,000 words minimum) | Essay: tell us about your educational goals and plans for after graduation. Tell us why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship and what it would mean to you if you won. | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://westwindrecovery.com/about-westwind/general-education-scholarship/ | 11/1/2017 | ||||||||||||||
276 | 12/15/2017 | Deal Crunch dot com | Transcript, 1 essay (500-900 words) | Essay: How do you see yourself positively impacting the U.S. retail industry in the coming decades, and how will consumers and retailers alike benefit from your work and leadership? | High school seniors or college students pursuing/planning to pursue a career in the retail industry and majoring/planning to major in Marketing, Advertising, Business Management, Retail Management, Fashion, Merchandising or a related field of study. | 3.5 | No | $1,000 | http://www.dealcrunch.com/scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
277 | 12/16/2017 | Ten Buyer Guide | 1 article (1,000-2,000 words), student ID proof | Article: Why are product reviews important in online shopping? How is this related to our website tenbuyerguide.com? | High school and college students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://tenbuyerguide.com/scholarship/ | 11/1/2017 | ||||||||||||||
278 | 12/15/2017 | Paradigm Malibu | Online application, 1 essay (1,000 words minimum) | Essay: Tell us about your educational goals and plans for after graduation. Tell us why you feel you deserve to win this scholarship and what it would mean to you if you won. | Current college students | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://paradigmmalibu.com/annual-depression-treatment-education-scholarship/ | 10/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
279 | 1/31/2017 | Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) | application form, essay, letter of rec | Northern California Scholarship (also a national scholarship for $2000 - see link for details) | graduating high school senior in good academic standing "of any ethnic or cultural background, who plans to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in Fall 2017" | 3.4 | no | $1000 to $2000 | http://apca-att.org/programs/apca-scholarship-program/ | 12/13/2016 | ||||||||||||||
280 | 1/31/2017 | Al Teglia Jobs for Youth | cover page, 500-750 word essay, 2 reference letters | essay is about hardships faced, academic or vocational goals, accomplishments, and need for financial assistance | San Mateo County residents who have participated in Jobs for Youth and are at least a junior in high school (ages 16-21) | 2.5 | yes | varies | http://hsa.smcgov.org/scholarships | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
281 | 1/31/2017 | Schwartz Scholarship Fund | 500 word essay, short answer, official transcript, name and phone number for 2 references | essay: what kind of world do you want? short answer: what hardships have you faced? | CA resident high school juniors or seniors whose family income is less than $150,000 | 3.25 | no | $500, $1000 | http://www.schwartzscholarshipfund.org/ | 1/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
282 | 2/1/2017 | PG&E Employee Resource Groups Scholarship program | Essay, 2 letters of recommendation | Scholarships for students living in PG&E Service areas - click link for 11 different opportunities. Awards for students who have shown commitment to specific communities or causes. | PG&E customers or dependents of customers | Depends on scholarship | Yes | varies | https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your-community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-opportunities.page | 11/7/2016 | ||||||||||||||
283 | 2/1/2017 (Opens early Nov) | eQuality Scholarship | 1 recommendation, 4 essays | For students who have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community, hardship, leadership, and academic achievement | Resident of northern or central California - scholarships for high school seniors, recent HS grads, and community college transfer students | none listed | Yes | $6,000-$12,000 | http://www.equalityscholarship.org/apply.html | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
284 | 2/1/2017 | Southern California Edison | transcript, photo, 1040 tax form, short statement of goals | applicants must plan to attend four-year college for one of the eligible majors listed on the website. preference given to first gen students and those with hardships | high school seniors in the Southern CA Edison service area, or attending high schools listed on site | 3.0 not weighted | possibly, if your parents filed taxes | $40,000 over 4 years | https://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/ | 1/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
285 | 2/1/2017 | Oregon State University | automatically considered w/ application to OSU | Golden State Scholarship for CA residents who apply to Oregon State University | high school seniors and transfer students applying to OSU | 3.0 | No | $3000-$8000 based on your GPA | http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/static/california/#.VxUosJMrLGJ | |||||||||||||||
286 | 2/1/2017 | Christermon Foundation | 2-page essay | applicants should have demonstrated outstanding community service | high school seniors or community college transfers who are children or grandchildren of an adult working full-time at a place with a California liquor license | 3.0 for community college transfers | yes | http://www.christermon.com/scholarship/overview.php | 1/17/2017 | |||||||||||||||
287 | postmarked by 2/1/2017 | ACWA- Clair A. Hill Scholarship | 2-3 recs, official transcripts, 2 page essay | essay: your educational goals and how they relate to California water resources | CA resident college juniors at a UC or CSU majoring in a water-related field | none listed | no | $5,000 | http://www.acwa.com/content/scholarships/scholarships | 2/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
288 | 2/3/2017 | Kennedy-King Memorial Fund | application, counselor verification form, 3 reference forms, interview | applicants must be of African-American, Latino, Native American, or of Pacific Islander descent | minority students transferring from Contra Costa County community colleges to four-year institutions in California | none listed | yes | $5,000 | http://www.kennedyking.org/forms.htm | 11/7/2016 | ||||||||||||||
289 | 2/4/2017 | Northrop Grumman | online application form, official transcript, 3 recs | applicants must plan to attend four-year college and major in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics | high school seniors who live in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties or one of listed Southern CA counties | 3.5 not weighted, 1150 SAT, 27 ACT | no | $2,000 | https://www.scholarsapply.org/ngengineering/ | 1/20/2017 | ||||||||||||||
290 | 2/10/2017 | 826 Valencia | 300-700 word essay (can be one you wrote for college apps), short answer, 1 rec, interview | Scholarship for students who have participated in an 826 Valencia event or utilized their services | high school seniors who go to school in SF and are first-generation college students | none listed | Yes | $15,000 | http://826valencia.org/our-programs/college-readiness/ | 1/26/2017 | ||||||||||||||
291 | 2/10/2017 | Hispanic Community Affairs Council | app, personal statement, tax forms, transcript | The scholarships are dedicated to recognizing the Hispanic/Latino culture and the education of Hispanic/Latino students. Evaluated based on financial need, scholastic record, personal statement, and interview. | Must be a Hispanic/Latino resident of Alameda County and be able to show proof of residency. Open to graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, current 4-year and community college students or a student accepted into a post-grad program. | none listed | yes | $750-$1500 depending on college plan | http://hcac-ac.org/scholarship/ | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
292 | 2/14/2017 | California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) | essay, 2 letters of rec, sportsmanship statement, and transcript | "College-bound high school seniors whose academic and athletic careers have been truly exemplary and whose personal standards (i.e., integrity, honesty, etc.) and accomplishments are a positive model for others." | high school seniors who have played varsity sports for a minimum of 2 years | 3.5 | yes | $5,000 | http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/SCHOLAR_2017_APPLICATION_FINAL.pdf | |||||||||||||||
293 | 2/15/2017 | Inverness Garden Club | 2 short essays, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores, photocopy of Student Aid Report (SAR) to show EFC | Must either live in coastal West Marin (Pt. Reyes, Inverness, Olema, Nicasio, Tomales, Marshall, Dillon Beach, Stinson Beach, Bolinas) or be a graduate of Tomales High School. Must be planning to attend college, university, vocational or trade school, and may enroll full-time (12+ units) or, if circumstances require, part time (9-11 units). | 3.0 | Yes | $1,000 – $10,000 | https://www.invernessgardens.org/scholarships/application-guide | 8/31/2017 | |||||||||||||||
294 | 2/15/2017 | California Strawberry Commission | 2 letters of rec, transcript, essay | Open to children of California strawberry farm workers | high school seniors or current college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors | 2.0 | Yes | $400-$5000 | http://www.californiastrawberries.com/scholarships | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
295 | 2/15/2017 | The Association of Chinese Teachers | Essay, 2 letters of rec, transcript | Scholarship for students whose goals will benefit the Chinese American community | SFUSD Chinese American high school seniors | 2.5 | Yes | $2,000 | http://www.tactsf.org/scholarship-information.html | |||||||||||||||
296 | 2/17/2017 | The Orion Fund | essay, unofficial transcript | scholarship may be able to help pay medical bills as well as educational costs | California college students with serious illness or injury | none listed | yes | $300 - $3000 | http://www.theorionfund.org/grants.php | 1/25/2017 | ||||||||||||||
297 | 2/20/2017 | Lions Clubs International | write and give a 5-10 minute speech | speech topic: Is the Right to Privacy a Threat to Our National Security? | California high school students in grades 9-12 who live in the area of a participating Lions Club | none listed | unclear | up to $10,000 | http://studentspeaker.md4lions.org/ | 1/25/2017 | ||||||||||||||
298 | 2/20/2017 | Napa Valley Hispanic Foundation | personal statement, 2 letters of rec, transcript | For students who can speak about their Latino heritage and how it relates to their experiences and future plans | 4-yr bound HS seniors or Napa Valley community college students transferring to a 4-yr school. Must be a Latino student from Napa County | 3.0 | Yes | TBA | http://www.napacountyhispanicnetwork.org/#!form/cfc7 | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
299 | 2/20/2017 | Napa Valley Hispanic Foundation - Si Se Puede | personal statement, 2 letters of rec, transcript | for students with a GPA below 3.0 who have overcome a hardship. Must be able to speak about hardship | 4-yr bound HS seniors or Napa Valley community college students transferring to a 4-yr school. Must be a Latino student from Napa County | Below 3.0 | Yes | TBA | http://www.napacountyhispanicnetwork.org/#!form/cfc7 | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
300 | 2/20/2017 | Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program | 2 letters of rec, essay | for students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, communications kills, academic achievement | high school seniors from Ventura County, California | 3.0 | No | $1000-$10,000 | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ronald-reagan-presidential-foundation-scholars-program/ | 1/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
301 | 2/22/2017 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | varies | Many scholarships for Bay Area students - click link to see different options but check on eligibility! | varies | varies | Yes w/ DACA status | varies | http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/community-foundation-managed | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
302 | 2/22/2017 | Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing | 2 creative writing samples | scholarship for students who are passionate about creative writing | graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County | none listed | Yes is AB 540 | Up to $1000 | http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/bobette-bibo-gugliotta-memorial-scholarship-creative-writing | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
303 | 2/24/2017 (opens Nov) | Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund | application, transcript, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, 4 essays (150-500 words each) | High school senior of Filipino heritage (at least 50%) who'll be enrolled at a 4 year-college and has demonstrated financial need, will pursue a career in engineering, physical, computer or environmental sciences (excluding healthcare professions such as physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, etc.), resident in Northern California counties or the Southern California counties of LA, Orange or San Diego Essays: 1) Tell us about yourself, 2) describe proudest moment and great challenge, 3) what areas of STEM interests you?, 4) describe a project, experience, person in your field that has inspired you | 3.0 | Yes | $5,000 | https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-state/california-scholarships/banatao-family-filipino-american-education-fund/ | 8/16/2017 | |||||||||||||||
304 | 2/24/2017 | Asian Pacific Fund | varies | 12 different scholarship programs - click the link to learn if you are eligible for one | must live in California - see eligible counties. read eligibility requirements for each scholarship | 2.75-3.0 depending on the scholarship | Yes for Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship and others, Varies | varies | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/ | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
305 | 2/24/2017 | Maisin Scholar Award | essay, 2 letters of rec, transcript | Designed to support the needs of underserved students within SFUSD whose greatest strengths may not necessarily be in their academic performance, but demonstrate a strong dedication to continuing their post-secondary education | SFUSD graduating high school seniors | 2.0-3.5 | Yes | Depends on financial need; renewable | http://sfedfund.org/programs/maisin-scholar-award-program/overview-faq/ | 1/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
306 | 2/26/2017 | Tesoro Youth Leadership Award | essay, recommendation form | Scholarship for outstanding young leaders | high school seniors from eligible states (California is eligible) | 3.0 | No | $2,500 | http://nshssfoundation.org/resources/tesoro-youth-leadership-awards/ | 12/1/2016 | ||||||||||||||
307 | 2/27/2017 | Asian Employees' Association (AEA) at the Port of Oakland | Essay, letter of recommendation, transcript | Rewards outstanding academic achievement | Oakland high school students of any ethnicity, as well as children of current Port of Oakland employees | 3.0 | Yes | $3000-$5000 | https://portaea.wordpress.com/scholarship-program/apply-for-aea-scholarship/ | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
308 | 2/27/2017 | The Chinese American Citizens Alliance | Live essay contest held in Oakland on Saturday, March 4. You will write an essay on computer or by hand (your choice) on a topic that will be announced day-of the contest. You must submit an entry form by 2/27 to reserve your space. | Any high school senior 9-12. | none listed | yes | $1000-$100 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B604Sb5O_p9tOGs3eTh5Y0F3cEk/view?usp=sharing | 2/15/2017 | |||||||||||||||
309 | 2/28/2017 | Port of Oakland Employees | application | 12th grade student enrolled in Oakland Unified or a child of an employee of the Port of Oakland, Attending a full-time four-year, two-year, or trade/technical program in the fall following high school graduation | 2.5 | yes | $1500-$5000 | http://www.portofoakland.com/community/giving-back/scholarships/ | 8/3/2017 | |||||||||||||||
310 | postmarked by 2/28/2017 | Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame- BASHOF | transcript, 2 page essay, application form, photo, 3 recs | recommendations must be from one coach, one teacher or counselor, and one adult relative or family friend | high school senior athletes in the Bay Area | "exemplary" academics | yes | $2,500 | http://www.bashof.org/scholarships.html | 3/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
311 | 2/28/2017 | Pursuit of Excellence (POE) Foundation | financial info and documents, 2 essays, 3 letters of recommendation | Website has list of eligible high schools in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Atherton, Redwood City, Los Gatos, San Jose, Mountain View, and Belmont | Low-income high school seniors at certain high schools on the Peninsula and in the South Bay who plan to earn a 4-year college degree | none listed | yes | $500 - $6000 renewable | http://www.poescholarships.org/for-students/overview | 11/2/2016 | ||||||||||||||
312 | 3/1/2017 | Association of CA Water Agencies- ACWA Scholarships | 2-3 recs, official transcripts, 2 page essay | essay: your educational goals and how they relate to California water resources | CA resident college juniors at a UC or CSU majoring in a water-related field | none listed | no | $3,500 | http://www.acwa.com/content/scholarships/scholarships | 2/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
313 | 3/1/2017 | Directing Change | 1-minute film | film topic: suicide prevention and mental health | Californians ages 14-25 | none listed | yes | $250, $500, $1000 | http://www.directingchange.org/ | 2/9/2017 | ||||||||||||||
314 | by 5pm on 3/1/2017 | Lodi Grape Festival | application form, 2 recs, 3 short essays, official transcript | Applicants should be well rounded individuals who show involvement in school and community. Academic ability, financial need, and participation in the Lodi Grape Festival are also considered. | high school seniors or current college students whose primary residence is within the Lodi Unified School District | 2.5 | yes | $1,000 | http://www.grapefestival.com/p/about/238 | 2/9/2017 | ||||||||||||||
315 | postmarked by 3/1/2017 | Armenian American Citizens League | 2 recs, official transcript, 500 word essay, list of activities, application form | essay: educational and professional goals | college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors of Armenian descent who have lived in CA for 2 years | 3.0 | no | $500 - $2000 | http://www.aaclca.org/ | 2/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
316 | postmarked by 3/1/2017 | Sons of Italy Western Foundation | official transcript, 2 recs, 200 word essay | essay: your Italian heritage, goals and aspirations | high school seniors who are at least partially of Italian descent | $500 - $5000 | http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||||
317 | 3/1/2017 | Tulare County Dairy - Women | application form, 200 word essay, transcript | applicants must be residents of Tulare County who plan to attend 2 or 4 year college | high school seniors or community college students in Tulare County whose goals relate to agriculture | 3.0 | yes | varies | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qAtItWbftRZVRyMF9uQlRraEE/view | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
318 | 3/1/2017 | Tulare County Dairy - Children | application form, 200 word essay, transcript | applicants must be residents of Tulare County who plan to attend 2 or 4 year college | high school seniors or community college students in Tulare County whose parent works at a dairy | 3.0 | yes | varies | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qAtItWbftRZVRyMF9uQlRraEE/view | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
319 | 3/1/2017 | Bio-Rad Laboratories | essay, 2 letters of recommendation, resume, GPA | for students who are interested in pursuing a career in science | Graduating high school seniors who live within 50 miles of Bio-Rad Corporate Offices in Hercules, CA | 2.5 | Yes | $1000-$2500 | http://www.bio-rad.com/webroot/web/html/corporate/overlays/overlay_OR_scholarship.html | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
320 | 3/1/2017 | Chevron Richmond: Somos | application form, 500-700 word essay, 1 letter of rec | essay topics: Latin American and Hispanic culture | high school seniors in West Contra Costa County School District | 2.5 | yes | $1,000 | http://richmond.chevron.com/community/education.aspx | 12/29/2016 | ||||||||||||||
321 | 3/1/2017 | Time Warner Cable | must be nominated by an adult + letter of recommendation from that adult | "for one male and one female student-athlete in their senior year that has excelled in academics, athletics and in their community" | High school seniors who participate in WINTER SEASON varsity sports. Must live in Southern California, Nevada, or Hawaii | none listed | Yes, but nominator must be U.S. legal resident | $2,500 | http://twcschamp.com/ | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
322 | 3/1/2017 | Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation Scholarships | Access app in your student portal (if current student) or at this website | Scholarships recognize outstanding students for academic achievement, financial need, academic field of study, community service, campus activities, and outside interests | students continuing at or transferring to SRJC | varies | 2.5 for continuing students; 3.0 for students transferring | varies | https://scholarships.santarosa.edu/srjc-foundation-scholarships | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
323 | 3/1/2017 | E4FC New American Scholars | mail transcripts, 3 recommendations, 2 essays, 2 application forms | Essay topics: your history, goals, college ambitions, obstacles | High school or college students who do NOT have a visa, green card, or US citizenship in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo County | 3.3 high school or 3.0 college | yes -- priority goes to students NOT eligible for DACA or AB 540 | up to $7000 | http://www.e4fc.org/scholarsprogram/scholarsoverview.html | |||||||||||||||
324 | 3/2/2017 | Friends of the CA State Fair | 14 different scholarships - see site for details on each one | high school seniors and current college students who are CA residents | 2.8 or 3.0 (depends on scholarship) | no | $1000 - $25000 | http://www.castatefair.org/scholarship/ | 2/10/2017 | |||||||||||||||
325 | 3/2/2017 | Fresno State University Scholarships | "two different personal statements. One statement is to give you an opportunity to tell us important things about yourself that are not addressed or apparent in the application. The second statement is regarding your career objectives." | Fill out the general scholarship application to see which specific scholarships you are eligible for. You may be presented with general scholarships and departmental scholarships. | Continuing Fresno State student or a new student who has applied for the 2017/2018 school year. Must have a MyFresnoState account (or portal) to apply. | varies | varies | varies | http://fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/index.html | 11/22/2016 | ||||||||||||||
326 | 3/2/2017 (opens in Sept) | Marcus Foster Education Institute: Making A-G Real Multimedia | video, short film, photo journal, original artwork, song or poem; fill out app form and write short essay | Create an account for details! | graduating high school seniors with EFC < $10,000. Can be 2-year or 4-year bound | none listed | yes | $1000-$2000 | https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/magr2017 | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
327 | 3/2/2017 | 10,000 Degrees | Essay, transcript, letter of recommendation, specific scholarships may have other requirements | Scholarships for students in the Bay Area, especially Marin and Sonoma counties. Application allows you to apply for as many scholarships as you are eligible at once. File FAFSA or Dream Act before submitting application. | high school seniors and current college students | none listed | Yes | varies | http://www.10000degrees.org/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/ | |||||||||||||||
328 | 3/2/2017 | 10,000 Degrees: Asian Scholarship Fund | Essay, transcript, letter of recommendation | For students in Marin, Napa, and Sonoma counties. Asian Scholarship is also open to students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD). | high school seniors | 3.0 | Yes if DACA eligible | $1000-$4000 | http://www.10000degrees.org/students/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/ | |||||||||||||||
329 | 3/2/2017 | Cuesta Promise | FAFSA or Dream Act, admissions application to Cuesta College, scholarship application | you must must attend Cuesta College the fall semester immediately following your completion of high school/GED to get the Promise | San Luis Obispo County CA high school graduates or students who have earned their GEDs | none listed | yes | 1 year of enrollment, health, and student fees | http://cuesta.edu/student/aboutmoney/cuestapromise/ | 1/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
330 | 3/3/2017 | West Contra Costa Ed Fund | Create an account for details | 6 different scholarships open to graduating high school seniors attending West Contra Costa Unified School District high schools. Each scholarship is worth a different amount has different qualifications. | WCCUSD graduating high school seniors - some scholarships are high school specific or specific to ethnicity/GPA/college major. For ALL scholarships - must submit FAFSA or Dream Act by March 2, 2017. | varies: 2.5, 3.4, none listed | yes | $1500-$4500 depending on scholarship | http://edfundwest.org/our-scholarships/ | 1/5/2017 | ||||||||||||||
331 | postmarked by 3/3/2017 | TELACU General Program | 2 recs, 2 page essay, official transcript, test scores, FAFSA or tax form | open to low or moderate income first generation high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors whose permanent residence is in certain neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino Counties | 2.5 | yes | $500 - $5000 | http://telacu.com/telacu-education-foundation/college-success-program/general-program-information/eligibility-requirements/ | 2/10/2017 | |||||||||||||||
332 | 3/3/2017 | Toyota/TELACU | 2 recs, 2 page essay, official transcript, FAFSA or tax form | open to low to moderate income first generation college juniors or seniors majoring in business or STEM whose permanent residence is in certain neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Orange, or San Bernardino Counties | 2.5 | yes | $5,000 | http://telacu.com/telacu-education-foundation/college-success-program/toyotatelacu-scholarship/ | 2/10/2017 | |||||||||||||||
333 | 3/4/2017 | Students Rising Above | personal statement, transcript, 1 recommendation | Comprehensive program for students who have demonstrated strength of character in the face of challenging odds and dream of a college education. If selected, you are paired with an advisor who supports you through college applications and into college. SRA gets you to and through college and into the workforce. | High school juniors from low-income backgrounds. | 3.0 | yes if DACA eligible | comprehensive program | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/31986-Students-Rising-Above | 11/22/2016 | ||||||||||||||
334 | 3/4/2017 | Tragic is Magic | personal statement, application form, proof of FAFSA, SAT/ACT scores, proof of enrollment in college | Scholarship for foster youth who "have been or are currently involved with San Francisco Independent Livings Skills Program (SFILSP) and are between the ages of 17 and 25. You must have been eligible for foster care between your 16th and 18th birthday. We also accept applications from foster youth not affiliated with SFILSP but still attaining higher education" -- open to graduating HS seniors and current college students | 2.8 | no | $1,000 | http://tragicismagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017TragicisMagicApplication.pdf | 1/8/2017 | |||||||||||||||
335 | 3/6/2017 | JVS- Jewish Vocational Service | FAFSA SAR, official transcript, resume form, 1 rec | applicants must be able to prove that they have financial need | Jewish permanent residents of Los Angeles County who are at least 16 years old | 2.7 | no | varies | http://www.jvsla.org/programs-and-services/jvs-scholarship-program/overview/ | 2/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
336 | 3/6/2017 | Sausalito Woman’s Club | Fill out questionnaire; will be sent appropriate application based on your answers | High school graduates or current high school seniors with permanent Sausalito or Marin City addresses and who are attending, or plan to attend, college/university, vocational or art school | None listed | Yes | $500-$3,500 | https://sausalitowomansclub.org/scholarship/how-to-apply/ | 8/31/17 | |||||||||||||||
337 | 3/10/2017 | UNCF Comerica Charitable Foundation | essay, transcript, application form, 1 rec | open to minority four-year college students majoring in accounting, business, finance, or related fields whose permanent address is in Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or San Diego | 3.0 | no | up to $2,250 | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/857cadb1-863e-414c-b175-41d48f84d6a9 | 2/28/17 | |||||||||||||||
338 | postmarked by 3/10/2017 | Ruiz 4 Kids | official transcript, application form, 1 rec, 2 page essay, resume | essay: your goals, obstacles, why you deserve scholarship | high school seniors or community college students within 35 miles of Tulare or Dinuba, CA | 2.5 - 3.0 | no | $1,000 | http://www.ruiz4kids.org/scholarships/ | 2/21/2017 | ||||||||||||||
339 | postmarked by 3/10/2017 | 10,000 Degrees New Leader Scholarship | 2 letters of rec, essay | For students attending local Bay Area public schools studying certain fields | upper division college student and students planning to attend graduate school | 3.5 (3.2-3.49 considered for special circumstances) | Yes | up to $8000 | http://www.10000degrees.org/students/scholarships/new-leader-scholarship/ | |||||||||||||||
340 | 3/10/2017 | Richmond Promise | PG&E bill (to prove residency) and FAFSA/Dream Act | Richmond/North Richmond Residents who are graduating from a school within WCCUSD boundaries (public, charter, and private schools within this boundary can apply) and have lived in the city for at least 4 years | high school seniors who meet eligibility guidelines (See description) | None listed | Yes | Award depends on length of time you've lived in Richmond & HS attendance record $1000-$1500 | http://www.richmondpromise.org/ | |||||||||||||||
341 | 3/14/2017 | East Bay College Fund: Oakland Promise | recommendation and personal essay, application form | Comprehensive program offering financial assistance, mentoring, advising, networking, etc. ***Must attend an Oakland Promise Partner School: Oakland High School, Castlemont, and Coliseum College Prep Academy.**** | Graduating high school seniors. Must have already applied to college and must commit to applying to other scholarships. Open to 4-year and 2-year bound students. EFC must be under $10,000. | 2.0 | yes | $1,000 to $16,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/35595-East-Bay-College-Fund | 1/18/2017 | ||||||||||||||
342 | 3/14/2017 | East Bay College Fund: College Challenge | recommendation and personal essay, application form | Comprehensive program offering financial assistance, mentoring, advising, networking, etc. | Graduating high school seniors. Must have already applied to college and must commit to applying to other scholarships. Open to 4-year and 2-year bound students. Must attend an Oakland public or charter school. | 2.7 4-year bound and 2.0 2-year bound | yes | $1,000 to $16,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/35595-East-Bay-College-Fund | 1/18/2017 | ||||||||||||||
343 | 3/15/2017 | HI USA Explore the World | online app, contact info for 2 references, proof of finances, essays and short answer questions | scholarship is to help finance an international trip that includes an educational or service component (like study abroad) for students who receive Pell Grants or are low income; trip must happen between May 2017 - August 2018 | students ages 18-30 who live or attend school in Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco Counties or specific listed counties in LA and San Diego | none listed | no | $2,000 | https://www.hiusa.org/programs/travel-scholarships/explore-the-world | 2/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
344 | 3/15/2017 at 5pm | Change A Life - Foster Youth | 2 recs, photo, FAFSA SAR, transcript, proof of SAT/ACT score | must have leadership/responsibility skills, community service, and extracurricular activities | CA foster or emancipated youth who are high school seniors or community college students transferring to a four-year college | 2.5 or 2.75 and 19 ACT or 980 SAT | no | $5,000 | http://changealife.org/scholarship-program/scholarship-guidelines/ | 2/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
345 | 3/15/2017 at 5pm | Change A Life | 2 recs, photo, FAFSA SAR, transcript, proof of SAT/ACT score | applicants must have been enrolled in AP or community college classes and be from low-income families | high school seniors from certain schools in LA, San Diego, or Orange County | 3.5 and 21 ACT or 1060 SAT | no | up to $5000 | http://changealife.org/scholarship-program/scholarship-guidelines/ | 2/21/2017 | ||||||||||||||
346 | 3/15/2017 | Italian Catholic Federation | form, transcript, letter of rec, essay | Scholarship for students who are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established | 3.2 | yes | $400 | http://www.icf.org/scholarships/ | ||||||||||||||||
347 | 3/15/2017 | Assistance League of Diablo Valley | form, transcript, personal statement, 2 letters of rec, ward of court documentation | Open to "current or former dependent of the court in the foster care program of Contra Costa County and living in the county or elsewhere, or a current or former dependent of the court in the foster care program of another county but living in Contra Costa County" AND "must be a highschool student, G.E.D. recipient, or other student eligible to attend or enrolled in an accredited four-year college, community college or vocational school, or a community college graduate transferring to an accredited four-year college or university." | 2.0 | no | $500-$4000 | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||||
348 | 3/17/2017 | Latin American Teachers Association (LATA) | mail application form, transcript, 2 recommendations, essay | prioritizes Dreamers, first-generation college students, and those with high financial need. click "application" on website to download form- can be completed in English or Spanish | high school seniors of Latino heritage who have attended a SFUSD school | none listed | yes | $1000 - $5000 | http://www.latasf.org/SCHOLARSHIPS_APPLICATION.php | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
349 | 3/17/2017 | Steve Tirado Foundation | 2 letters of rec, essay, FAFSA | Scholarship for Latin@ applicants with an interest in the performing arts or liberal arts fields although all fields of interest and ethnic backgrounds are accepted | Latino/a students from Bay Area, high school seniors only | 3.0 | Yes | $5,000 | http://stevetiradofamilyfoundation.org/ | |||||||||||||||
350 | 3/20/2017 | Social Justice Scholarship | application form, transcript, 2-3 page essay, evidence of financial need | Demonstrated interest in social justice issues, current graduating senior of the Sequoia Union High School District or Eastside College Preparatory, planning to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university, preferred applicants will have a demonstrated interest in immigrant-oriented social justice and/or are an immigrant themselves and/or were raised in a first-generation immigrant family, demonstrated financial hardship | 2.5 | Yes | Up to $12,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/socialjustice | 8/14/2017 | |||||||||||||||
351 | 3/22/2017 | Assistance League of Diablo Valley | personal statement, 2 letters of rec, app form, transcript | Contra Costa County graduating high school seniors. must be 2-year or 4-year college bound | 3.0 | no | up to $6,000 | http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org/ps.scholarshipapplications.cfm?ID=2050 | 1/13/2017 | |||||||||||||||
352 | 3/24/2017 | Tri-Valley Retired Educators | essay, 3 recs, statement of financial need, official transcript | essay: your interest in a teaching career and your plan for reaching your goal | residents of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, or Sunol who plan to be educators | none listed | yes | $2500 | http://div85.calrta2.org/scholarships-and-grants/ | 3/22/2017 | ||||||||||||||
353 | postmarked by 3/24/2017 | TRENZA | application, resume, transcript, essay no more than 3 pages | Click on two different scholarships at top of site- one about being involved in community and one about encountering challenge but continuing to succeed | Female California high school students who identify as Chicana/Latina and will attend 2-year, 4-year, or technical college in the fall of 2017 | 3.0 | yes | $500 | http://trenzascholarships.webs.com/ | 2/9/2017 | ||||||||||||||
354 | postmarked by 3/24/2017 | CA Association of Winegrape Growers | official transcript, 1 rec, 500 word essay, test scores if 4-year bound | applicants must be planning to attend a UC, CSU, or CA community college in the fall of 2017 | high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a CA wine grape grower | none listed | yes | $2000 - $8000 | http://cawgfoundation.org/ | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
355 | 3/24/2017 | Assistance League of Diablo Valley: Sandi Lou Back to School Scholarship | app form, transcript, personal statement, letter of rec | Contra Costa County residents. high school graduate planning to attend community college or currently enrolled community college students. | 2.8 | no | $2,500 | http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org/ps.scholarshipapplications.cfm?ID=2050 | 1/13/2017 | |||||||||||||||
356 | 3/24/2017 | Assistance League of Diablo Valley | app form, transcript, personal statement | open to residents of Contra Costa county students who are currently attending or planning to attend a trade or vocational school | 2.8 | no | $3,000 | http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org/ps.scholarshipapplications.cfm?ID=2050 | 1/13/2017 | |||||||||||||||
357 | 3/24/2017 | Society of Women Engineers - Golden Gate Section | 1 page essay, 2 recommendations, transcript, resume | applications evaluated based on academic achievement, references, extracurricular activities, student financial needs, and essay | female high school seniors in San Francisco, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, San Mateo counties and parts of Contra Costa and Alameda counties majoring in engineering or computer science | none listed | yes | varies | http://ggs.swe.org/scholarship.html | |||||||||||||||
358 | 3/24/2017 | West Contra Costa Retired Educators Fund | resume, letter of rec, essay | Awards for students who have participated during HS, served the community, and has a plan for continuing their education | graduating seniors enrolled in the West Contra Costa Unified School District; must rank in upper half of class | none listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://sites.google.com/site/wccresf/scholarship-application | |||||||||||||||
359 | 3/25/2017 | Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity | essay + 1 letter of rec | scholarship program for high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds who will be attending a 4-year college. Must live in Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, Marin County, or San Francisco County and be active in community service. | 3.0 | No | TBD | http://kappaproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Kappa-Alpha-Psi-Scholarship-2016-2017-rev-2.pdf | 3/1/2017 | |||||||||||||||
360 | 3/25/2017 | Cynthia Kuo Scholarship | mail application form, essay, transcript, financial statement, 2-3 letters of recommendation | Graduating high school senior or current college student of Chinese descent who is studying in the Bay Area; first-generation in the U.S. or born overseas, plans to attend a 4-year college in the U.S. on a full-time basis, actively involved in the Christian faith or Christian youth group, demonstrated financial need; Essay: Describe why you want to go to college and three personal attributes you think will help you succeed in college | 3.0 | Yes | Up to $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/sites/default/files/scholarships/2017-CynthiaKuo-Scholarship-Application.pdf | 8/14/2017 | |||||||||||||||
361 | 3/29/2017 | Chen Foundation | essay, recommendation form | for students who plan to attend a CSU or CA community college | high school seniors who reside in California, must meet income qualifications | 3.0 | Yes | $2,000 | http://www.apcf.org/2017-chen-foundation-scholarship-program/ | |||||||||||||||
362 | 3/30/2017 | California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation | essay | Write an essay with the topic "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years.” | California high school seniors and juniors | None listed | Yes | $2500 - $1500 | http://cacesf.org/rules_app.html | 1/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
363 | 3/31/2017 | Marcus Foster Education Institute | essay, rec(s), transcript, FAFSA or Dream Act | open to high school seniors in Oakland Unified or Pleasanton Unified, children of Port of Oakland employees, and Black males from all 9 Bay Area counties | None listed | yes | varies | http://marcusfoster.org/programs/scholarships/ | 3/24/2017 | |||||||||||||||
364 | 3/31/2017 | Barbara Clark Award for Writing Excellence | 2-5 page essay | essay: creative composition addressing a subject of vital interest to you that has an impact on society as a whole. | California high school students grades 9-12 | none listed | yes | $100 | https://c.ymcdn.com/sites/cagifted.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/awards/2017_Barbara_Clark_Award.pdf | 3/4/2017 | ||||||||||||||
365 | 3/31/2017 | PG&E | short essay, transcript, resume | Better Together Scholarships for students planning to study science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) at one of the 17 listed partner colleges in CA | High school seniors. Must be a California PG&E customer or dependent of one. | none listed | Yes | $20,000 over 4 years | https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your-community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/bright-mind-scholarships/bright-mind-scholarships.page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_educationprograms | 2/9/2017 | ||||||||||||||
366 | postmarked by 3/31/2017 | Central Valley W.O.M.E.N'S Network | application form, 900 word essay, transcript, birth certificate or passport | essay: your goals, community involvement, where you see yourself in 5 years, special obstacles and circumstances | high school seniors and college students from Kings or Tulare counties who are at least 17 | 3.0 | no | $1,000 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qAtItWbftRRHFOT1pjZzB4bGs/view | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
367 | 3/31/2017 | Ray Jones Scholarship Fund | applicants must mail: photograph, course schedule, 500 and 1000 word essays about your background, goals, and a person who inspires you, test scores, transcript, proof of financial need and Indian descent | high school seniors in Tulare, Kings, Merced, Fresno, Mariposa, or Madera counties who are of CA Indian descent | 2.0 | no | $2500, $5000 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qAtItWbftRMEhVTGFJYWNmOVk/view | 1/27/2017 | |||||||||||||||
368 | 3/31/2017 | College Bound Brotherhood | application, resume, transcript, essay, letter of recommendation | "The College Bound Brotherhood Scholarship is an opportunity for young black males from the greater Bay Area to access additional financial support before they embark on their journey to becoming successful college students." | ***EFC Must be less than $10,000*** Student must currently be a senior in a high school within the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma). Must be African American/black. | none listed | yes | up to $1000 for community college bound students, and up to $3000 for four year bound students | http://marcusfoster.org/programs/cbb/ | 2/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
369 | 3/31/2017 | Chicana/Latina Foundation | 2 essays, 2 letters of rec, transcripts | Scholarship for enrolled college students who have attended college AND lived in a Bay Area county, only open to Chicana/Latina students; must commit to volunteering with the CLF. Open to Community college and 4-year college students. | 2.5 for CC students, 3.0 for 4-year students | Yes | $1,500 | http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html | 1/6/2017 | |||||||||||||||
370 | 3/31/2017 | San Francisco Federal Credit Union | application + transcript | Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Financial need is not considered. | San Francisco Federal Credit Union Youth Members w/ an account in good standing. Must also be a HS senior planning to enroll full-time at a 2 or 4 year college or vocational school. | none listed | yes | 8 $2000 awards -- 4 awards given to students in San Mateo County | https://www.sanfranciscofcu.com/youth-scholarships | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
371 | 3/31/2017 | County of Sonoma Fish and Wildlife Commission | Mail application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation | Students who are studying or plan to study botany, zoology, environmental science, marine science, resource management, natural science, wildlife conservation, resource conservation/restoration, fisheries or other biology, or oceanography at a college campus | Current college students or current high school seniors who are residents of Sonoma County | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Fish-and-Wildlife/Scholarships/ | 8/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
372 | 4/1/2017 | Marin Garden Club | 2 letters of rec, essay, transcript, resume, short-answer questions about goals, interests, extracurricular activities | Scholarship for students pursuing conservation, horticulture, or environmental sciences | high school seniors who are Marin County residents | none listed | Yes | $1,000+ | https://maringardenclubscholarship.wordpress.com/ | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
373 | postmarked by 4/1/2017 | Soledad Fernandez Scholarship | transcript, 2-page essay, college acceptance letter, FAFSA or tax return | applicants must have community service, financial need, and sense of social justice or compassion for marginalized people in society | Bay Area high school students who are at least 50% Filipino | 3.0 | yes | $2500, $5000 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6EH6SpTwq3oRUZQNXp0NUZpRWc/view?usp=sharing | 3/7/2017 | ||||||||||||||
374 | 4/3/2017 (opens Nov) | Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance Scholarship | application, transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, 4 essays (150-500 words) | Rising college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are of Asian heritage (at least 50%) and attending at a 4-year college in California. Must major in accounting, political science, public policy, business administration or related fields, show financial need, preference is given to those with record of community service or volunteer work Essays: 1) Tell us about yourself, 2) describe your proud moment and greatest challenge, 3) what interests you about your field of study?, 4) describe any community service you've done and how you envision giving back in the future. | 3.0 | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/minority-scholarships/matt-fong-asian-americans-in-public-finance-scholarship/ | 8/17/2017 | |||||||||||||||
375 | 4/3/2017 | Assistance League of Diablo Valley | app form, transcript, personal statement, 2 letters of rec | Contra Costa County residents, "Current full-time community college student transferring in Fall 2017, as a junior, to a four-year college or university" | 3.0 | no | up to $4000 | http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org/ps.scholarshipapplications.cfm?ID=2050 | 1/13/2017 | |||||||||||||||
376 | 4/3/2017 | Wa Sung Community Scholarship | 1 essay about social media, personal statement, letter of rec, transcript, and application form | scholarship for high school seniors of Asian descent. Must live in Alameda or Contra Costa county. Must plan to attend a 4-year college next fall. | none listed | yes | 1 $2500 scholarship and 12 $1000 scholarships | http://www.wasung.org/ | 3/1/2017 | |||||||||||||||
377 | 4/5/2017 | Kaiser Permanente Asian Association of Northern California | letter of recommendation, transcript | recognizes students who have been instrumental in bringing a tangible benefit to an Asian community and who demonstrate leadership qualities in either school or community activities. | High school seniors of any ethnicity | 2.5 | Yes | $3,500 | https://kaiserpermanente-asianassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/KPAA-Scholarship-FAQ-2017.pdf | 2/15/2017 | ||||||||||||||
378 | 4/6/2017 | Fluegelman and Bunnell Foundation | online form, 4 short essay questions | for students who have overcome significant economic, social and family hardships, and who have contributed to their communities through after school and/or community programs | high school seniors who have been accepted to four-year college | 3.5 | yes | laptop | http://andrewfluegelman.com/ | 2/22/2017 | ||||||||||||||
379 | 4/11/2017 | Folsom Garden Club | transcript, essay, letter of rec, resume | Must be majoring in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Forestry, Agronomy, Conservation, Plant Pathology, Environmental Concerns and/or other related subjects | California residents of Placer, Sacramento, El Dorado, or Yolo Counties, or temporary residents attending college within these counties. Current college students only. | 3.0 | No | $1,000 | http://folsomgarden.ipage.com/ftp.ipage.com/Scholarship%20App.html | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
380 | 4/12/2017 | Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship | portfolio, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, application | Hispanic/American student (with at least one parent of Hispanic or Hispanic American heritage), current resident of Santa Clara County or Santa Cruz County, current graduating high school senior or undergraduate at West Valley College enrolled in a program leading to a degree in architecture, or in any architectural school on a full-time or part-time basis | none listed | Yes | up to $4,500 | http://aiascv.org/?page=Scholarships&hhSearchTerms=%22scholarship%22 | 8/14/2017 | |||||||||||||||
381 | 4/12/2017 | Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship | portfolio, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, application | Currently enrolled in a college leading to a degree in architecture, current resident of Santa Clara County and legal resident of the United States | none listed | No | up to $5,000 | http://aiascv.org/?page=Scholarships&hhSearchTerms=%22scholarship%22 | 8/14/2017 | |||||||||||||||
382 | 4/12/2017 | AIASCV William R. Hawley Scholarship | portfolio, essay, 2 letters of recommendation, application | Legal resident of Santa Clara County, currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program leading to career in architecture, undergraduates must have completed at least 2 years of college work at end of current academic year | none listed | No | up to $5,000 | http://aiascv.org/?page=Scholarships&hhSearchTerms=%22scholarship%22 | 8/14/2017 | |||||||||||||||
383 | 4/14/2017 | Oracle Community Impact UNCF | official transcript, 1 rec, 500 word essay | for African American residents of Northern California who are current four-year college students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or math | 3.0 | no | varies | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/c3b3c902-78fd-4820-ac66-424072e4ddbf | 4/5/2017 | |||||||||||||||
384 | postmarked by 4/14/2017 | Alameda Kiwanis | app, SAT/ACT scores, FAFSA, transcript, 2 letters of rec | 5 different scholarships available to Alameda (city) residents | 2017 graduates of Alameda schools and resident of the city of Alameda, must have applied to a 2 or 4 year school | none listed | email to ask if they will accept Dream ACT | $2000-$10,000 | http://www.alamedakiwanis.org/scholarship.htm | 2/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
385 | 4/14/2017 | Water Resources | typed application form, transcripts, 3 recs | open to high school seniors and current four-year college students who are residents of Tulare County and are studying agriculture or a field related to water resources like engineering, political science, or public administration | 3.0 | yes | $10,000 | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qAtItWbftRMnBDeFkxZ0xpVEE/view | 1/27/2017 | |||||||||||||||
386 | 4/14/2017 | California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance | transcript, essay, 1 letter of rec | students who have had to have had to overcome lack of success early on due to personal or family problems, attendance or discipline issues. | Graduating high school seniors who live in the 11 Bay Area Counties (note: scholarships are available for students living in other parts of CA - see link) | none listed | Yes | $500 | http://cascwa.org/student-scholarships-2/ | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
387 | 4/15/2017 | Calaveras Big Trees Association | unofficial transcript, resume, 1-2 page essay, application form | essay: statement of personal and career goals | college students in CA whose major is related to nature or the environment | none listed | yes | $1,500 | http://bigtrees.org/events-programs/scholarship-fund/ | 4/6/2017 | ||||||||||||||
388 | 4/15/2017 | Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West | online application form - create account to see requirements | applicants must either be working currently or have had a job/internship within last 12 months | CA residents who are financially disadvantaged and have overcome extreme hardship | 2.6 | yes | up to $1000 | https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship | 3/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
389 | 4/19/2017 | Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship | mail application form, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, 500-850 word essay, financial statement | essay: describe yourself, and what's the largest problem that the Silicon Valley is facing and how will your achievements of a college degree help resolve this? | Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in Santa Clara County, currently enrolled or planning to enroll on a full-time basis at a four-year California public college (CSU or UC), demonstrated financial need | 3.3 | yes | up to $1,500 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/honmyo | 8/14/2017 | ||||||||||||||
390 | 4/21/2017 | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority | app form, 2 letters of rec, transcript, photo, and app essay | Scholarship open to African American females from the Bay Area. Graduating high school seniors who will be attending a 4-year university in Fall 2017. | 3.0 | no | TBD | https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B604Sb5O_p9tZWdOVUNYOTJQRld3WGlmTzNxNlNIdC1qTV9z/view?usp=sharing | 1/18/2017 | |||||||||||||||
391 | 4/30/2017 | CCAR - Contra Costa Association of Realtors | transcript, 3 recs, essay | essay: your career goals | full-time college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are residents of Contra Costa County and are pursuing careers in real estate, finance, marketing, communications, or business | 3.0 | yes | $1,500 | http://www.ccarscholarship.com/eligibility.bootstrap.html | 2/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
392 | 4/30/2017 | The Tang Scholarship | 2 letters of rec, transcript, FAFSA, proof of citizenship, personal statement | scholarship for students who self-identify as Asian/Pacific Islander (at least 25% API ancestry) AND gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) | graduate from a high school in one of the 9 Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara County, Napa, Sonoma, or Solano. high school seniors and current college students eligible. | 3.0 unweighted | no | $60,000 over 4 years | https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship/ | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
393 | 4/30/2017 | Henry & Joyce W. Sumid Scholarship | 3 letters of rec, transcript, financial aid form or explanation or why you do not have one, resume | scholarship for students interested in studying theatre arts (actors, designers, playwrights, directors, technicians) | high school seniors, undergraduate college students and graduate students who live in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington | 3.0 | no | $5,000 | http://sumidscholarship.com/ | 1/18/2017 | ||||||||||||||
394 | 4/30/2017 | Swiss Benevolent Society of San Francisco | proof of Swiss nationality, transcript, SAT/ACT, essay, FAFSA, 1-2 letters of rec | 5 need and merit based scholarships for students of Swiss descent who are residents of Northern California | must have proof of Swiss descent, open to current college students and high school seniors | varies by scholarship | no | TBA | http://www.sbssf.com/scholarships/index.php | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
395 | 5/1/2017 | Sistahs Rock | transcript, picture ID, one-page essay, 2 recs | essay: why you rock, your major, what would you change about the world | African American female high school seniors or college freshmen or sophomores who are Northern CA residents | 2.8 | no | up to $1000 | http://www.sistahsrock.org/untitled | 3/14/2017 | ||||||||||||||
396 | 5/2/2017 | Contra Costa County Chevron Retirees | Essay, letter of reference | scholarships are for one academic year and awards will be based on academic merit and ability, as well as extra-curricular activities | High school seniors and current college students | none listed | Yes | $2,000 | http://chevronretireescontracosta.org/scholarship.html | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
397 | 5/7/2017 | Native American Health Center | online application. create account for details | scholarship for American Indian and Alaskan Natives. Graduating high school students and current college students. must reside in Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco county. must show proof of federal, state, or tribal recognition. | 2.5 | no | minimum $500 | https://web1.epicorhcm.com/NA3030CSS/Default.aspx?Tab=DDB54A17-24F1-480A-8FE4-7E521F94C2FF&cssUrl=true&Requisition=NAHC&mc_cid=3d2bb7a744&mc_eid=509e2049fd | 3/20/2017 | |||||||||||||||
398 | 5/10/2017 | Dr. James L. Hutchinson and Evelyn Ribbs Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship | medical-related personal statement, 2 letters of rec, proof of acceptance to med school, transcripts, financial need documentation | for college senior accepted to a medical school or current med school students | graduates of high school in San Mateo or Santa Clara County or permanently resided there during high school | none listed | no | $2,000 | http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/dr-james-l-hutchinson-and-evelyn-ribbs-hutchinson-medical-school-scholarship | 1/13/2017 | ||||||||||||||
399 | April 1-30, 2017 | Scholarships with April 2017 Deadlines! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 5/12/2017 | Ventura College Promise | FAFSA or Dream Act, apply for admission to Ventura College, Ventura Promise application form | qualified Ventura County high school graduates will have their enrollment fees covered during their first year of attendance at Ventura College | high school seniors who live in Ventura County CA and will graduate from a Ventura County High School or receive a GED this year, must be 20 years old or younger | none listed | yes | 1 year of Ventura College class, health, and student center fees | https://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/administrative/foundation/programs/vc-promise | |||||||||||||||
401 | 5/13/2017 | California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | essay, transcript, 2 letters of rec from current/previous employers, proof of work experience | for eager and talented high school seniors and undergraduate students who dream of pursuing higher education in the restaurant, food service, and hospitality industries. | California residents; must satisfy the minimum hours of industry-related work experience, paid or voluntary: 250 hours for high school students going into their freshman year; 400 hours for college freshmen going into their sophomore year; 550 hours for students beyond sophomore year | 2.5 | no | TBA | http://www.calrest.org/craef-scholarship-qualifications-and-procedure.html | 1/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
402 | 5/15/2017 | Nordson BUILDS | FAFSA, essay, letter of recommendation, resume | Individuals whose permanent residence or college is near a Nordson facility (Concord, CA), and are pursuing majors in manufacturing, engineering-related STEM disciplines and/or business majors leading to a career in manufacturing and corporate America | High school seniors and current college students | 3.0 | No | $2000-$10,0000 | http://www.nordson.com/en/our-company/community/nordson-builds-scholarship-program | 1/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
403 | 5/15/2017 | Performance Scholarships of Sonoma Valley | TBD | Current high school senior who is a resident of Sonoma Valley District of Sonoma County, CA, and plans to enroll in a college to pursue a degree in STEM | 3.7 | Yes | Up to $1,800 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/performance | 8/15/2017 | |||||||||||||||
404 | 5/26/2017 | TEAM Scholarship | Google Docs Application | Scholarship for students who can advocate for communities of color and to those who can make a positive change to this world. | High School Seniors in the Bay Area | none listed | Yes | 2- $1,000 | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLU4ktLakOmO6DX3v9o-5jcfWzETJt0aHiLAWz4I1NTj7Hug/viewform?fbzx=-3254706759485545000 | 5/15/2017 | ||||||||||||||
405 | received by 5/31/2017 | Bay Area SMACNA | essay, official transcripts, 3 recs, paper application form | there is also a special hardship scholarship up to $15,000 | Bay Area students who plan to work in construction or sheet metal industries | none listed | Yes | $6000+ | http://www.bayareasmacna.org/page-1090343 | 3/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
406 | 5/31/2017 | Dorothy and Robert Debolt Scholarship | email scholarship@lilliput.org for details | award for a promising youth adopted from foster care in California who is continuing his or her education with college, university, or vocational school | California resident who has been adopted from foster care as a dependent of the court. 25 or younger, accepted to an accredited college, univ, or trade school | none listed | no | $3,000 | http://www.lilliput.org/scholarship-applications | 1/27/2017 | ||||||||||||||
407 | May deadlines | CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship Program | transcript, recommendation, brief written piece | Must live in a Congressional Black Caucus (Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, San Leandro are eligible; Los Angeles areas as well - verify who your House Rep. is) | African American or black students who live in a Congressional Black Caucus | 2.5 not weighted | Yes | $2000 - $8000 | http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/ | 1/18/2017 | ||||||||||||||
408 | first Friday in June | The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund | Mail application form, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, evidence of financial need, 500-850 word essay | Resident of California, community college student transferring to a 4-year college, demonstrated service to community or school, demonstrated financial need; Essay: describe goals, comment on the personal characteristics, educational and extracurricular activities that have helped prepare you for college, reflect on your personal journey and any life lessons that help you succeed in college, indicate why you believe you're a good candidate for the specific scholarship(s) for which you are applying | 3.0 | Yes | Up to $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/rahbari | 8/14/2017 | |||||||||||||||
409 | 6/1/2017 | Oscar Grant Foundation | application, 1 letter of rec, 1 essay, copy of college acceptance, transcript | essay: how can law enforcement and community work together? how can we change negative stereotypes? | Must be an Alameda County or Contra Costa County Student. Must have already been accepted to college. | 2.5 | yes | varies | http://oscargrantfoundation.org/ | 3/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
410 | 6/1/2017 | California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation | Application, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript | Established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses | College students or graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning | 2.5 | Yes | $1,000 | http://www.cllcf.org/scholarship-program | 8/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
411 | 6/8/2017 | Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarship Board | official transcript, FAFSA or Dream Act, 1 recommendation | scholarships recognize outstanding students for academic achievement, financial need, academic field of study, community service, campus activities, and outside interests. | incoming SRJC students for Fall 2017 (high school seniors or other first-time students) | 2.75 | yes | $1,000 | https://scholarships.santarosa.edu/form/2017-18-doyle-scholarship-re-open | 5/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
412 | 6/30/2017 | Manos de Esperanza | application, 1 letter of rec, 1 essay, copy of college acceptance, transcript | for "students who have a history of performing public service activities in their local community and who plan on contributing in the future" | College students currently enrolled full-time AND for the following school year. Must attend schools in one of these countries: Alameda-Contra Costa-Fresno-Marin-Monterey-Napa-Sacramento- San Francisco-San Mateo-Santa Clara-Santa Cruz-Solano-Sonoma-Tulare-Yolo | 3.0 | yes | $500 - $1000 | http://www.manosdeesperanza.org/2552/2573.html | 5/15/2017 | ||||||||||||||
413 | Due dates vary | San Francisco State University | vary | 8 different scholarships for SF State Students. We will post in "open scholarships," as they become available, but bookmark any that are applicable to you. | varies - undergraduates | varies | varies | varies | https://sfsu.academicworks.com/ | 6/11/2017 | ||||||||||||||
414 | 7/1/2017 | Customized Distribution Services | transcript, resume, 2 recs, application form | scholarship winners may also be offered jobs and internships | Applicants must be undergraduates, majoring in Supply Chain Management and either in college in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California or Illinois, or maintain a permanent residence in one of those states. | none listed | yes | $1,000 | http://www.cdslogistics.com/scholarship/ | 5/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
415 | 7/1/2017 | Mission College | Quick Online Application, transcript, complete an assessment, orientation, and educational plan before the scholarship is disbursed. | Graduating high school senior within Santa Clara | Must be a 2017 graduate of a high school within Santa Clara or a 2017 high school graduating residing in Santa Clara, must be entering Mission College during their first year after high school, must enroll in 12+ units during the Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semester | 2.0 | yes | $1,000 | http://missioncollege.edu/student_services/financial_aid/scholarships/ | 5/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
416 | 8/1/2017 | Siskiyou Promise | apply to Siskiyou College, fill out scholarship application, submit FAFSA or Dream Act | students can basically go to their first year at Siskiyou College for free, and then you can apply for funds for your second year too | high school seniors who live in Siskiyou and Modoc counties in CA and will graduate from Siskiyou County or Modoc High School | none listed | yes | 1 year of enrollment fees and textbook voucher | http://www.siskiyous.edu/promise/#apply | 6/11/2017 | ||||||||||||||
417 | 8/3/2017 | Bay Area Council | application | The Bay Area Council is a business-sponsored, public policy advocacy organization for the nine-county Bay Area. The Council proactively advocates for a strong economy, a vital business environment, and a better quality of life for everyone who lives here. | none listed | yes | not listed | http://www.bayareacouncil.org/community_engagement/today-is-the-last-day-to-apply-for-the-bay-area-council-scholarship-program/ | 8/3/2017 | |||||||||||||||
418 | 8/31/2017 | Friends of Scott Foundation | mail 500 word essay, 2 letters of recommendation, letter from your attending physician, photo, and proof of acceptance | essay topic: how has your experience with cancer influenced your life? | undergraduate or graduate California residents who have survived cancer or are currently receiving cancer treatment. Technical and vocational school students are eligible too. | none listed | yes | $1,000 | https://www.friendsofscott.org/scholarship.aspx | 5/18/2017 | ||||||||||||||
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423 | 9/29/2017 | Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarship Board | varies by scholarship | check each scholarship for details- there are a variety | current SRJC students and those who will be enrolled in Spring 2017 | varies | varies | varies | https://portal.santarosa.edu/SRWeb/ScholarshipAwards.aspx | 11/8/2016 | ||||||||||||||
424 | 9/30/2016 | Mexican-American Dream Scholarship | applicants must be undocumented or benefit from AB540 or DACA, and must submit application form, unofficial transcript, EFC page from financial aid application, photo, personal statement, resume, 1 recommendation, class schedule | undocumented students taking at least 12 units at a 4-year or 2-year college in Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, or Inland Empire Counties | 2.5 | yes | $500 - $1000 | http://www.cofem.org/scholarships-becas | 9/23/2017 | |||||||||||||||
425 | 10/1/17 | Golden 1 Credit Union | resume, potentially an essay -- specific directions when you make an account | Golden 1 offers a college scholarship program for our members and their dependents who exhibit excellence in academics, community involvement, and extracurricular activities | Be a member of be a dependent of a member of Golden1 Credit Union, must have completed 24 hours of community service in past year | 3.0 | Yes | $1000 for community college bound students, $2500-$5000 for four-year bound students | https://www.golden1.com/scholarships/default | |||||||||||||||
426 | 10/1/2017 | Mexican-American Dream Scholarship | Application, transcript, EFC page from financial aid application, photo, personal statement, resume, 1 recommendation, class schedule, 1-2 minute video | Personal statement: Identify personal and academic goals, obstacles you've overcome, what inspired you to pursue your intended career, why do you feel you should receive this scholarship, how will scholarship help contribute to fulfillment of higher ed goals? Video: Share your talents, passions, future goals | Must be undocumented or benefit from AB540 or DACA; take at least 12 units at a 4-year or 2-year college in LA, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, or Inland Empire Countries; demonstrated financial need | 2.5 | Yes | $500 - $1000 | http://www.cofem.org/scholarships-becas | 8/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
427 | 10/15/2017 | NEWH - The Hospitality Industry Network | transcript, letters of recommendation, letters from industry professionals or past/current employers, 2-page essay on goals, reason for pursuing career in this field, contributions you've made to your school or student body | Current college students attending college in Northern California with zip codes starting with 936 to 961, must be interested in career in hospitality (hotel/restaurant management, culinary/food service, architecture, interior design, etc.); demonstrated financial need; completed at least half the requirements for degree or program | 3.0 | Yes | Up to $10,000 | https://newh.org/products/checkout/#32 | 8/16/2017 | |||||||||||||||
428 | 10/15/2017 | Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation | transcript, letter of rec, essay, FAFSA | Scholarship for students with great financial need for college; preference given to students who have overcome obstacles | high school seniors in California | 2.6 | no | $1,000 | https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship | 9/23/2017 | ||||||||||||||
429 | 10/15/2017 | Hispanic Heritage Foundation | letter of recommendation, transcript, 5 essays (250 words each) | For students who excel in the classroom or community in Business & Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Education, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, STEM Essays: 1) What influenced your interest in the field you selected and what steps have you taken to prepare for this career track? 2)What extracurricular work and community service activities have you had? 3) Describe a time you failed or succeeded as a leader. 4) What inspires your dedication to community service? 5) What does being Hispanic mean to you and how would you empower your generation of Latinos? | Current high school seniors of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines) who plan to enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program. | unweighted 3.0 | Yes (DACA and eligible non-citizens) | Varies | http://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/ | 8/16/2017 | ||||||||||||||
430 | 10/15/2017 | Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation | Application, transcript, letter of recommendation, essay, FAFSA | For disadvantaged students who wish to further pursue their post secondary education, of an academic or vocational nature; preference given to students who have overcome obstacles Essay: Do you believe attending college is a right or a privilege? In lieu of your answer to the preceding question, how does receiving a Splawn Scholarship (or any other scholarship) affect your viewpoint? | high school seniors in California; has to be currently employed (paid/unpaid/internship) or have been employed within the past 12 months | 2.6 | No | $1,000 | https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship | 8/17/2017 | ||||||||||||||
431 | 10/15/2017 | Westly Foundation | application + 2 minute video about your innovation | This is a monetary award given to young people (under age 27) who are innovators. Your "work represents a novel advancement over existing solutions to a community problem (for example, in education, healthcare or the environment)." | Must be under 27. "Must be a resident of or live in California at the time of the application and throughout the selection process. Out-of-state residents enrolled in a California school are eligible. California residents attending school in a different state are also eligible." | none listed | If you are a CA resident | Varies up to $25,000 | http://westly.org/westly-prize/ | 5/18/2017 | ||||||||||||||
432 | 10/26/2017 | Good Tidings Foundation | Letter of recommendation, 1 essay (max 2 pages, double-spaced) | Essay: Choose one community service project you've completed and describe what made you choose/create this project, how did you help the community, how many people were affected by your work, why is community service important to you, what have you gained or learned from this experience, and what will you do in the future? | high school seniors who are residents of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquín, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo. Applicant must have done something to serve the community. | none listed | Yes | $10,000 | https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/39412-Good-Tidings-Foundation | 8/16/2017 | ||||||||||||||
433 | 11/1/2017 | National Council of Jewish Women LA (NCJWLA) | Application, 2 recommendations, unofficial transcript, proof of enrollment, 1-2 essays | Essay: What are your long and short term career goals? What are some of the obstacles or hardships you have encountered in returning to or continuing in school, and how have you worked with/overcome them? What would it mean to you to receive an NCJW | LA scholarship? | Students in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, or Ventura Counties who are trying to better their lives after trauma, loss, and other setbacks. | none listed | Yes | $1,000-$2,000 | http://ncjwla.org/what-we-do/scholarships/ | 5/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
434 | 11/13/2017 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | essay, letter of recommendation, resume | Latinos in Technology Scholarship - program will give 100 Latino students the support they need to graduate from college | current college juniors or seniors who graduated from a Bay Area high school (See link for specifics) | 2.5 | Yes with DACA status | Up to $30,000 | http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/latinos-technology-scholarship | 10/31/2017 | ||||||||||||||
435 | 12/1/2017 | Comcast Leaders and Achievers | nomination | for "high school seniors from Comcast communities for their commitment to community service, academics and demonstrated leadership" | only one student per school may be nominated by their principal or guidance counselor. Full-time high school senior currently enrolled at a high school in a community served or approved by Comcast. | 2.8 | No | $1,000 | http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/recognizing-the-best-and-brightest-nationwide | 5/24/2017 | ||||||||||||||
436 | 12/1/2017 | Edison International | Transcript, Applicant Appraisal Form, copy of the family’s tax return, photo, short statement about educational and career goals | Applicants must plan to attend four-year college and pursue eligible majors listed on website (computer and information services, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation, or physical sciences). Must demonstrate financial need | High school seniors in the Southern CA Edison service area. See website for specific areas | 3.0 | Yes | $40,000 over 4 years | https://www.scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars/ | 10/10/2017 | ||||||||||||||
437 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Curry Award for Girls and Young Women | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), 2 letters of rec, FAFSA or CA Dream Act confirmation pages, and official transcripts | Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school are encouraged to apply. | Women ages 18 to 26, San Mateo County resident, high school senior, graduate or G.E.D. certificate holder. can apply. | Yes | 3.3-4.0 | Yes (A.B. 540) | $1,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/curry | 12/13/2017 | |||||||||||||
438 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Crain Educational Grants Program | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), 2 letters of rec, FAFSA or CA Dream Act confirmation pages, and official transcripts | The purpose of the scholarship is to enable high school graduates to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. | High school senior or graduate of a San Mateo or Santa Clara County high school. | No | 3.5-4.0 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/crain | 12/13/2017 | |||||||||||||
439 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), FAFSA SAR page or CA Dream Act Confirmation page, 2 letters of rec, official transcripts, and two creative writing samples | This scholarship was created in 1995 to honor the late Bobette Bibo Gugliotta, author of several books, including Katzima: Mysterious Mesa; Pigboat 39, about a World War II submarine; and Women of Mexico: The Consecrated and the Commoners, 1519-1900. | High school senior or graduate of a San Mateo or Santa Clara County high school.. Must demonstrated passion for creative writing. | No | None listed | Yes (A.B. 540) | $1,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/gugliotta | 12/13/2017 | |||||||||||||
440 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), 2 letters of rec, FAFSA or CA Dream Act confirmation pages, and official transcripts | The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was established in memory of Police Chief Harold "Hal" Johnson to provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. | High school senior or graduate of a San Francisco Bay Area high school. Law school students are not eligible. | No | 2.5 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/johnson | 12/15/2017 | |||||||||||||
441 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship Program | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), FAFSA SAR page or CA Dream Act Confirmation page, 2 letters of rec, official transcripts, and two creative writing samples | The purpose of the scholarship, established in Hazel Reed's memory, is to support high school graduates of high academic achievement who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance. | High school senior or graduate of a San Mateo or Santa Clara County high school. | No | 3.5-4.0 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/baumeister | 12/14/2017 | |||||||||||||
442 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Ralph H. and Martha R. Educational Scholarship | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), FAFSA SAR page or CA Dream Act Confirmation page, 2 letters of rec, official transcripts, and 2 creative writing samples | The program is designed to assist young people who have financial need and are willing to help themselves. Scholarships are awarded to students who show academic promise and improvement during the last years of high school or in the first few years of college, but are unlikely to receive other scholarships because of their low GPAs. | High school senior or graduate of a San Mateo, San Francisco, or Santa Clara County high school. | Yes | 3.3.-4.0 | Yes (A.B. 540) | Up to $10,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/ruppert | 12/14/2017 | |||||||||||||
443 | 2/21/2018 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Krishnan-Shah Family Scholarship | Application, personal statement (500-800 words), FAFSA SAR page or CA Dream Act Confirmation page, 2 letters of rec, official transcripts, and 2 creative writing samples | This scholarship program seeks to support financially needy students with academic potential and demonstrated community involvement, and provide meaningful and ongoing financial support to ensure that students complete their undergraduate degree. | High school senior residing in the greater Silicon Valley Region OR current community college student. | Yes | 3.75-4.0 | No | Up to $4,000 | https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/krishnan | 12/14/2017 |
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6 | 7/31/2022 | Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship | In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following: 1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR- 2. Describe your academic or career goals. -OR- 3. Any topic of your choice. | The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program. | Students 9-12 grade in high school, college, or graduate school students | Yes | None Listed | No | $1,000 | http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/ | 7/7/2022 | |||||||||||||
7 | 7/1/22 | The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarship Program | Complete application form including personal statement | The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by our partners to assist in defraying some of your college expenditures. | Students must currently attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S | Yes | None Listed | Yes | varies up to $5000 | https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp | 4/6/2022 | |||||||||||||
8 | 7/1/22 | Solar Scholarship | Submit a 500-1000 word essay to answer the following question: What excites you most about the future of solar? | Solar Action Alliance is a group of environmentalists who want to spread the word about the most clean, reliable, and abundant source of renewable energy: the sun. Solar Action Alliance is excited to offer one $1000 scholarship to a hardworking, motivated student. | 1. You must be (or planning on being) a full-time student at an accredited institute of higher education. In order to verify this, you must provide us an official statement verifying your enrollment. 2. You must have at least a 3.2 (out of a 4.0 scale) GPA. | Yes | 3.2 | Yes | $1,000 | https://solaractionalliance.org/scholarship/ | ||||||||||||||
9 | 6/30/22 | Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award | Short Essay Answer ONE of the following questions in 500 words or less. Option 1: "Why is it important to work to delete cyberbullying?" Option 2: "How has cyberbullying personally affected you?" | In an effort to get students committed to the cause of deleting cyberbullying, we are offering the $1,000 Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award for high school and college students to help cover educational expenses. | 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. You must complete the online application form or you can print out the application and mail it to: 2261 Market Street #291, San Francisco CA 94114. Selection is based on the written statement and focused on creativity, content and commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying. | Yes | No GPA Requirement | Yes | $1,000 | http://www.endcyberbullying.net/scholarship | ||||||||||||||
10 | 6/30/22 | Too Cool To Pay for School Scholarship (Summer) | Online application | Paying for school can be stressful. That’s why we decided to make it super easy and fast to enter this $1,000 scholarship! | Current high school student, undergraduate student, graduate student or those planning to enroll within 24 months; | Yes | No GPA Requirement | Yes | $1,000 | https://accessscholarships.com/1k-too-cool-to-pay-for-school | ||||||||||||||
11 | 6/24/22 | First in the Family Humanist Scholarship | We have two easy ways to apply. You can use our online form, or you can use the PDF application. | Six $5000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school senior students of color (African American, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American) who identify as agnostic, atheist, humanist, freethinker and/or secular. | I. Preference will be given to students who are the first in their families to go to college. II. Students who are (or have been) in foster care, homeless, undocumented, disabled and/or identify as LGBTQI+ are encouraged to apply. III. Applicants must have a record of service to and participation in school and/or community-based organizations. IV. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an advisor/teacher and complete the two-paragraph essay below with specific detail and background on how their advocacy qualifies as “humanist”. V. Applicants must provide an admission letter to a 2 or 4 year college. | Yes | No GPA Requirement | Yes | $5,000 | http://blackskepticsla.org/scholarship-application/ | ||||||||||||||
12 | 6/21/22 | Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship | - High school and college transcripts - Two letters of recommendation from a professor, or a supervisor of summer or Co-op work experience, or a supervisor of research work. Recommendations from relatives will not be accepted - 500-1000 word essay responding to the following: “Imagine that you are trying to explain to someone with no interest in aerospace why aerospace is important. How would approach this explanation and what would you say?” | The Foundation partly accomplishes its purpose by providing scholarships to women who study engineering, math or science at the undergraduate level, and thereby (i) encourage women to enter careers in the aerospace field, (ii) expand women's opportunities for leadership in aerospace, and (iii) increase women's visibility in the aerospace community. | - Minimum college grade point average (GPA) of not less than the equivalent of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale - Must have completed at least one and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application, and must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, working towards a bachelor’s degree, and plan to continue to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year - Interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field - Entering junior or senior year in the 2022-2023 academic year - Must be female, of any citizenship or nationality | No | 3 | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/ | 5/31/2022 | |||||||||||||
13 | 6/15/22 | AORN Foundation Academic Scholarships | Online application | The AORN Foundation awards scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in perioperative nursing, and to registered nurses who are continuing their education in perioperative nursing by pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. | Nursing student (in an accredited program leading to initial licensure as an Registered Nurse) or baccalaureate, master or doctoral candidate with interest in the field of perioperative/surgical nursing; | No | 3 | Yes | $2,500 | https://aorn.org/aorn-foundation/foundation-scholarships | 5/31/2022 | |||||||||||||
14 | 6/14/2022 | Voyager Scholarship | Online application | The Voyager Scholarship helps students pursuing careers in public service by providing access to travel and education. The Voyager Scholarship is administered by the Obama Foundation. Airbnb will provide accommodations and other support to participants. Application and scholarship disbursement is administered by Scholarship America. The program is funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO. | - Plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2022. Eligible students are: - Finishing sophomore year in Spring 2022 - Or transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2022-2023 junior academic year - Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent - Have demonstrated a commitment to public service - Plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation - Be United States (US) citizens, US permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA | No | 3 | Yes | Up to $25,000 | https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship-faqs/ | ||||||||||||||
15 | 6/10/2022 | Book Marketing Scholarship | Write a persuasive essay in response to the NEW prompt: “Is there a book that you think should be required reading for everyone? Write an essay persuading your audience to read this book.” | Every day, the book publicists at Smith Publicity employ persuasive writing skills to prompt media to take interest in our clients. Whether very short “pitches” that must capture the reader’s attention in a matter of seconds, to press releases and articles, it’s always about persuading the reader. Strong writing skills, regardless of the profession you pursue, can separate you from others and lead to expanded career opportunities. | High school seniors, current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.smithpublicity.com/smith-publicitys-2021-book-marketing-scholarship/ | 4/21/2022 | |||||||||||||
16 | 6/2/2022 | Jane Austen Society Essay Contest | The essay must be written in English. The title of the essay should appear at the top of page one; further pages should be numbered on the top right; the student’s name must not appear on the essay. The essay must be in MLA format (double-spaced and in 12-point type throughout, with one-inch margins on all sides of each page). The essay must be 6-8 pages in length, not including the Works Cited page. The essay must use MLA documentation, including a Works Cited page and parenthetical citations in the body of the text. Use end notes only for substantive notes. Source material that is directly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized must be cited. Quotations from the Jane Austen work under discussion should be cited as well. | JASNA conducts an annual student Essay Contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's works in new generations of readers. | High School: students and home-schooled students enrolled at the high school level during the contest year College/University: students enrolled in at least six credit hours of course work at a junior college, college, or university during the contest year Graduate School: students enrolled during the contest year in at least three credit hours of graduate course work at a college or university leading to an advanced degree | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | 6/1/2022 | One Lawyer Can Change the World Scholarship | Online | In the right hands, a law degree can be a powerful tool. History is filled with great accounts of leaders who made it their life’s work to embody the law and serve as agents of change. Each year we honor 10 future change agents who are heading to law school. All ten finalists will be rewarded with scholarships to help pay for the first year of law school. | An incoming 1L student starting in the Fall | No | Not required | Yes | Up to $10,000 | https://lawpreview.barbri.com/10000-get-information/ | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
18 | 5/31/2022 | Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Foundation WomenIn Scholarship | 1. Two page (maximum) personal statement, including: • Information about your studies and how you will benefit the game industry • A statement addressing your service, leadership, character, and financial need. 2. Two current, signed letters of recommendation: • Letters of recommendation must be from colleagues or professors from your current academic program, administration, and/or professors who know you individually. • Letters of recommendations must address your potential to make significant contribution to the game industry through character, service, or leadership abilities. 3. For student applications, include: • An online transcript • Proof of enrollment For early professional applications, include: • Proof of employment | Applicants to the WomenIn Scholarship must identify as women intending to pursue or working as an early professional in a tech career in game development including: art, animation, programming, and engineering. | • Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2022-23 academic school year OR or working as an early professional (within their first two years in the industry). • Must be 21 years or older by February 6, 2023. If under 21, must acknowledge that they are not eligible to participate in activities during D.I.C.E. Summit including the mentor program on site.* • Major: Any field • GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale • Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. In compliance with federal law, any non-U.S. citizen who receives a scholarship must not be listed on a published "Specifically Designated Nationals" terrorism watch list. • Family members of AIAS Foundation board and staff and individual major donors of the Foundation (defined as contributors of at least $1000 in donation) are not eligible to apply for the scholarship. • Academic institutions must be accredited by the standard and customary university/college accrediting institution(s) for the country or countries where they operate. If there is any question as to the accreditation of any academic institution, the Foundation reserves the exclusive right to determine in its sole judgment whether students from that institution will be eligible for Foundation scholarships. • Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. | Yes | 3.3 | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.aiasfoundation.org/programs/womenin_scholarship_application.asp | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
19 | 5/31/2022 | Academy of Interactive Arts & Science Foundation Girls for Gaming Scholarship | 1. Two page (maximum) personal statement, including: • Information about your studies or work and your impact in empowering and educating girls / young women on the various roles within the gaming industry with the purpose of driving and normalizing gender diversity within gaming. • A statement addressing your service, leadership, character, and financial need. 2. Two current, signed letters of recommendation: • Letters of recommendation must be from colleagues or professors from your current academic program, administration, and/or professors who know you individually. • Letters of recommendations must address your potential to make significant contribution to the game industry through character, service, or leadership abilities. 3. For student applications, include: • An online transcript • Proof of enrollment For early professional applications, include: • Proof of employment | Applicants to the Girls for Gaming Scholarship must discuss their impact in helping empower and educate girls and young women on the various roles within the gaming industry with the purpose of driving and normalizing gender diversity within gaming. In addition, applicants must intend to pursue a career or be working as an early professional (within their first two years in the industry) in any aspect of the business of game development including but not limited to: law, public relations/marketing, business management, and human resources. | • Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2022-23 academic school year OR an early professional working in the gaming industry. • Must be 21 years or older by February 6th, 2023. If under 21, must acknowledge that they are not eligible to participate in activities during D.I.C.E. Summit including the mentor program on site.* • Major: Any field / GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale • Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. In compliance with federal law, any non-U.S. citizen who receives a scholarship must not be listed on a published "Specifically Designated Nationals" terrorism watch list. • Family members of AIAS Foundation board and staff and individual major donors of the Foundation (defined as contributors of at least $1000 in donation) are not eligible to apply for the scholarship. • Academic institutions must be accredited by the standard and customary university/college accrediting institution(s) for the country or countries where they operate. If there is any question as to the accreditation of any academic institution, the Foundation reserves the exclusive right to determine in its sole judgment whether students from that institution will be eligible for Foundation scholarships. • Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. | Yes | 3.3 | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.aiasfoundation.org/programs/girls_for_games_scholarship_application_form.asp | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
20 | 5/31/2022 | AIAS Foundation Scholarships | 1. Two page (maximum) personal statement, including: • Information about your studies and how you will benefit the game industry • A statement addressing your service, leadership, character, and financial need. 2. Two current, signed letters of recommendation: • Letters of recommendation must be from colleagues or professors from your current academic program, administration, and/or professors who know you individually. • Letters of recommendations must address your potential to make significant contribution to the game industry through character, service, or leadership abilities. 3. For student applications, include: • An online transcript • Proof of enrollment For early professional applications, include: • Proof of employment | Applicants to the AIAS Foundation Scholarship must intend to pursue a career or working as an early professional in any aspect of game development including but not limited to: art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, law, marketing, and business administration. | • Must be a full-time undergraduate student or a graduate student attending an accredited college or university during the 2022-23 academic school year OR or working as an early professional (within their first two years in the industry). • Must be 21 years or older by February 6th, 2023. If under 21, must acknowledge that they are not eligible to participate in activities during D.I.C.E. Summit including the mentor program on site.* • Major: Any field • GPA: 3.3 minimum on a 4.0 scale • Applicants do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. In compliance with federal law, any non-U.S. citizen who receives a scholarship must not be listed on a published "Specifically Designated Nationals" terrorism watch list. • Family members of AIAS Foundation board and staff and individual major donors of the Foundation (defined as contributors of at least $1000 in donation) are not eligible to apply for the scholarship. • Academic institutions must be accredited by the standard and customary university/college accrediting institution(s) for the country or countries where they operate. If there is any question as to the accreditation of any academic institution, the Foundation reserves the exclusive right to determine in its sole judgment whether students from that institution will be eligible for Foundation scholarships. • Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. | Yes | 3.3 | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.aiasfoundation.org/programs/aias_foundation_scholarships_application_form.asp | 5/9/2022 | |||||||||||||
21 | 5/20/2022 | Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award | Write and publish a news story to tumblr of words and multimedia. Pick one story topic: Profile a senior LGBTQ activist in your community. Use text, video, audio, stills, and/or infographics to show this person’s story and role in the community. Address a legislative initiative in your community that impacts the LGBTQ population. Use text, video, audio, stills, and/or infographics to show the impact. Cover an LGBTQ event in your community. Use text, video, audio, stills, and/or infographics to cover different aspects of the event. | Leroy F. Aarons dedicated his life to journalism. He believed that the LGBTQ community could advance if the news media fairly and accurately portrayed the lives of LGBTQ individuals and their issues. This simple but visionary idea became the foundation for NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists. | Undergraduates who are planning to pursue a career in journalism, be able to demonstrat their passion and commitment to the profession. | No | None Listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://members.nlgja.org/page/scholarships | 4/21/2022 | |||||||||||||
22 | end of each month | Course Hero | Short answers, share study documents | Give advice on a course you have taken and shared on social media to qualify to win more money | Students at least 16 years old who are enrolled in college | Yes | None listed | No | Up to $5000 | https://www.coursehero.com/scholarships/1000016/5000-collaborative-learning-scholarship/ | 11/6/2017 | |||||||||||||
23 | 5/1/2022 | Visionary Scholarship Program | 500-word essay on “Why College is Important to Me” | Delivering valuable insight and vital college planning procedures to high school students and parents. | High school freshmen, sophomores, junors and seniors | No | None Listed | Yes | $5,000 | https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/ | 1/19/2022 | |||||||||||||
24 | 4/15/2022 | League Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship | Complete 2 personal essays as outlined on the application form. | The LEAGUE Foundation provides financial resources for America’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender high school seniors entering their first year of institutions of higher learning. | An openly self identified member of the LGBTQ+ Community student graduating from high school in the year they apply for a scholarship. | No | 3 | No | Varies | https://leaguefoundation.org/apply/ | 1/19/2022 | |||||||||||||
25 | 4/1/2022 | Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest | Submit one poem: Length limit: 250 lines maximum. | Winning Writers finds and creates quality resources for poets and writers. It was founded by Jendi Reiter and Adam Cohen in 2001. We are located in Western Massachusetts. | Contest is open to poets of all ages and from all nations | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Up to $1,000 | https://winningwriters.com/our-contests/wergle-flomp-humor-poetry-contest-free | 2/16/2022 | |||||||||||||
26 | 3/25/2022 | Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship | Respond to each of the short essay questions below: Tell us about yourself, including your academic and career goals, hopes and dreams for the future and your proudest moment of your personal or academic life. Recommended length: 250-500 words Describe your experience as a restaurant worker or child of a restaurant worker. What have you learned from the experience? How has it shaped your values? Recommended length: 250-500 words Describe any community service or school project you have done in the mainstream or Asian American community that has shaped your ideas about the Asian American community. How do you envision giving back to the community in the future? Recommended length: 250-500 words | Established in honor of Shui Kuen and Allen Chin | Incoming freshman who has done community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of the Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes -- Applicant or parents must be current or former employee at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant | Yes | 3 | Yes | $1,000 | http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin | 1/19/2022 | |||||||||||||
27 | 3/15/2022 | HOLA at Microsoft scholarships | In no more than 500 words, describe how you plan to engage in the technology industry in your future career. (If you have done exemplary work using technology during high school, please describe that also.) In no more than 250 words, demonstrate your financial need for this scholarship. | HOLA is dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of Hispanic and Latinx employees and encouraging students to pursue a career in technology. | - Be a US-based high school senior of Hispanic and Latinx descent (for example, Mexican American, Cuban American, Brazilian, etc) of an accredited organization. - Plan to attend a two or four-year college or university in the US. - Plan to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business management, marketing, or have a declared major. - Demonstrate leadership skills and a passion for helping your community within your school, neighborhood, family or any organizations. - Demonstrate leadership at a school or in the community. - Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. - Require financial assistance to attend college. - U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA. | Yes | 3.0 or higher | Yes | - One (1) $20,000 scholarships distributed over 4 years ($5,000 per year, renewable) - One (1) $10,000 scholarships distributed over 2 years ($5,000 per year, renewable) - Three (3) $5,000 one-time scholarships | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/hola-scholarship.aspx | 2/16/2022 | |||||||||||||
28 | 3/1/22 | The Foundation 649 Scholarship | The application consists of a questionnaire and a short essay (1000 word maximum). Creativity is welcome - alternate media will also be accepted in place of the essay if the applicant chooses (e.g. film, photography, etc.). If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, we plan to share your submission with our audiences. | Foundation 649 is a 501c3 that discovers and empowers young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are actively elevating and serving their communities across the country. | - Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2022 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college - Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander - Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes - Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship - Be a US citizen, resident or foreign national | Yes | Not listed | No | $4,000 for over 4 years | http://foundation649.com/ | 12/8/21 | |||||||||||||
29 | 2/28/2022 | TheDream.US National Scholarship | Two essays: 750 words max each & Transcript | This scholarship is available for student who have graduated or will graduate with their associate's degree who are eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status). Students must demonstrate significant financial need, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and attend one of TheDream.US's partner colleges. | - Have graduated or will graduate with a high school or GED diploma or a community college associate degree by the end of the 2021-2022 academic year - Have a current DACA or TPS authorization or came to the country before November 1, 2016, and otherwise meet the DACA criteria; and - You must qualify for in-state tuition* at one of our public Partner Colleges (or are admitted to one of our private Partner Colleges in your state) | Yes | 3 | Yes | up $33,000 for four years *up $8,250 each year | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/guidelines/ | 10/28/2021 | |||||||||||||
30 | 2/1/22 | Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | - One recommendation - Demographics - High school information including an unofficial high school transcript - College plans - Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) - Activities and distinctions - Household information - Four essays | The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. | - Be a graduating, minority high school senior - Be a United States citizen - Present evidence of financial need - Demonstrate a record of academic excellence - Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service - Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year* - Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university - Not possess a degree from, or be enrolled in, a 2 or 4–year college when applying | No | NA | Na | $30,000 for four years *$7,500 each year | https://jackierobinson.org/apply/ | 10/28/2021 | |||||||||||||
31 | 2/1/2022 for Spring 9/1/2022 for Fall | Environmental Awareness Scholarship | Essay Question (Climate change continues to be a hotly contested debate. Tell us how you think climate change will or will not impact future generations? (Must be 800-1000 words!!!) | This scholarship is made possible by private funds from ReuseThisBag.com, a company that provides eco-friendly promotional products to businesses around the country. ReuseThisBag.com has been providing custom reusable bags products for over 15 years and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. They are located in beautiful Bend, Oregon. | High school senior, undergraduate student | Yes | None listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.reusethisbag.com/scholarship/environmental-awareness-scholarship | 1/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
32 | 1/31/22 | The Hollings Scholarship Program | - A completed scholarship application form; - One essay; - Official college transcript(s) (one for each institution attended; uploaded into the online application); and; - Two references | The purpose of the Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program is to - Increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities; - Increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy; - Recruit and prepare students for public service careers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other natural resource and science agencies at the federal, state and local levels of government; and, - Recruit and prepare students for careers as teachers and educators in oceanic and atmospheric science and to improve scientific and environmental education in the United States. | - Be a U.S. citizen. - Be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university within the United States or U.S. territories as either: - a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year undergraduate program - a full-time 3rd year student in a five-year undergraduate program - a community college or transfer student who is applying to a four-year institution - Community college or transfer applicants must provide proof of application to a four-year institution when submitting their application for the scholarship. - Earn and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on another identified scale) each term, as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 in your major field of study. = Have and maintain a declared major in a discipline including, but not limited to: oceanic, environmental, biological, and atmospheric sciences, mathematics, engineering, remote sensing technology, computer and information science, physical and social sciences including geography, physics, hydrology, geomatics, or teacher education that support NOAA's programs and mission. | Yes | 3 | No | Up to $9,500 for two academic years of full time study | https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship | 12/1/2021 | |||||||||||||
33 | 1/31/22 | EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship | - A completed scholarship application; - One essay; - Official college transcript(s) (one for each institution attended), uploaded into the online application; and, - Two letters of recommendation (see From whom will NOAA Education accept references and when are they due?) | The EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships. Since 2001, 219 students have completed the program and over 75% go on to graduate school. | - Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals. - Must be currently enrolled as a full-time 2nd year student in a four-year academic program; or transferring from a two-year to a four-year institution; or a 3rd year student in a five-year program. - Studying a discipline related to NOAA's programs and mission at an accredited minority serving institution (college or university within the United States or U.S. territories). - Must earn and maintain a minimum 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. | Yes | 3.2 | No | Up to $45,000 during junior/senior year of college | https://www.noaa.gov/office-education/epp-msi/undergraduate-scholarship | 12/1/2021 | |||||||||||||
34 | 1/25/2022 | Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship | - Write a short answer response (approximately 250 words) to three questions, including the following prompt: Tell us about your educational and career goals and objectives. Space is limited, so be concise as possible - Online Recommendation - Transcprit - Most Recently Filed 1040 | At Amazon, supporting underserved students in their computer science education is not only important to us–it’s imperative to building a diverse tech industry and future. Our Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program provides students like you with an opportunity to upgrade their careers with a $40,000 scholarship, plus a paid summer internship programming at Amazon. | Demonstrate financial need through the application and supporting materials. | Yes | 3.0 | No | $40,000 | https://scholarshipamerica.org/amazonfutureengineer/ | 11/12/2021 | |||||||||||||
35 | 12/10/2021 | Generation Google Scholarship | Complete and submit the scholarship application | The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. | Students who intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a fulltime student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university or college in the United States or Canada for the 2021-2022 academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field | No | None Listed | Yes | Varying | https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship/ | 11/10/2021 | |||||||||||||
36 | 12/12/2021 | Google Lime Scholarship | Complete and submit the scholarship application | Google's education and scholarship programs aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields. As part of our commitment, we’ve partnered with Lime Connect, a nonprofit organization that supports students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers, to help university students with disabilities work toward their academic goals in the field of computer science. | Have, or consider themselves to have, a visible or invisible disability (see Lime Connect’s approach to disability here) Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-21 academic year studying computer science, computer engineering or a degree in a closely related technical field | No | None Listed | Yes | Varying | https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-lime-scholarship/ | 11/10/2021 | |||||||||||||
37 | 1/5/2022 | One Earth Young Fimmakers Contest | Submit a video between three and eight minutes that shares and highlights soutions to the issues discussed in the chosen sustainability topic(s) chosen from the list on the sponsor's website. | One Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities for understanding climate change, sustainability and the power of human involvement. | any student with a maximum age, 25 | Yes | None listed | Yes | Multiple; varies | https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details | 11/11/2021 | |||||||||||||
38 | 1/5/2022 | GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program | complete the application form | Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. | Current high school seniors | No | 3 | No | $10,000-$40,000 | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ | 11/11/2021 | |||||||||||||
39 | Early Application Deadline 11/1/2021 & Final Postmarked Deadline 1/9/2022 | Ron Brown Scholarship Program | Print the application from the website and mail or email it to the prgoram. Be sure to print all pages. There are sections for you, your parent/guardian, and high school counselor to complete. | The mission of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to improve the lives of public service-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans and to accelerate their progress into impactful leadership roles and opportunities. The vision of the Ron Brown Scholar Program is to cultivate the next generation of transformational leaders who positively impact their communities and blaze new paths in their chosen careers and professions. | Must be Black/African American. Must excel academically. Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential. Must participate in community service activities. Demonstrate financial need. Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card. Be a current high school senior at the time of your application. NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply. | No | NA | No | $40,000 for four years *$10,000 each year | https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/ | 10/27/2021 | |||||||||||||
40 | 1/14/22 | The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award | - A brief abstract of the proposal (no more than 100 words) - Proposal in 1,000 words or less, including a. Brief statement of need for the project (no more than a few sentences) b. Specific measurable target objectives; c. Schedule for project tasks; d. Sustainability of the project. - Budget (your application will be viewed more favorably if a significant portion of the funds is devoted to your project; award monies not to be used for student loan repayment). - Three letters of recommendation (each one-page only) - Transcript (official) - Résumé | The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides $20,000 stipends to graduating college seniors to pursue public service anywhere in the world. The Award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career. Past award recipients have won an unsolicited, prestigious McArthur “genius” grant; been named U. S. Surgeon General; and been recognized as a Forbes “30 Under 30” entrepreneur. | All graduating students from accredited U.S. colleges | No | Not Listed | Not Listed | $20,000 | https://www.samuelhuntingtonaward.org/apply | 12/3/2021 | |||||||||||||
41 | 1/14/22 | Sidley Prelaw Scholars Program | - Online application - Copy of most recent FAFSA or Student Aid Report from your college/university; - Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (unofficial transcripts may be submitted initially; however, official transcript must be provided in order to receive award); - Résumé (one page maximum); - Recommendation form and/or letter from one academic reference. If you are not directly uploading a recommendation letter, please upload a document with the name and institution of the person who will submit your recommendation. Recommendations can be emailed directly to: sidleyscholars@sidley.com. | The Sidley Prelaw Scholars Program aims to increase diversity in law schools and, eventually, in the legal profession by subsidizing the LSAT preparatory course and law school application expenses of talented, diverse college students who may have difficulty paying the expenses associated with applying to law school and by helping them prepare for the first year of law school. | Be a second-semester college junior or a senior, graduating from an accredited American college in good standing no later than June 30, 2023, or be a very recent graduate of an accredited American college. | No | Not Listed | Not listed | $3,500+ | https://www.sidley.com/en/diversitylanding/sidley-prelaw-scholars-program | 12/15/2021 | |||||||||||||
42 | 1/15/2022 | MPower Global Citizen Scholarship | Please describe how you have already made an impact on your home (or adopted) country or the broader international or scientific community, (2) how you will continue to do so after your education is completed, and (3) how your education will directly contribute to your ability to effect these goals. Maximum characters: 2,500 | At MPOWER, we believe that we’re not just expanding access to higher education. We’re also creating globally-minded, multi-lingual, culturally-competent graduates poised to take on the world’s most pressing problems in science, technology, business, and public policy! | Submit a complete application and supporting materials by the application deadline. | Yes | Not Listed | Yes | $3,000-$5,000 | https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen/ | 11/10/2021 | |||||||||||||
43 | 9/15/2021 | Nicholas A. Pennipede Memorial Scholarship | 500-800 word essay and discuss: How you plan to use your education to serve the community? How will receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals? Why Eye Associates should select you for this scholarship? | Our founder, Vincent Pennipede, through his own dedication and drive, was able to obtain a health professions scholarship from the military. He then went on to start our first office in Overland Park. Following in that spirit of achievement, we are proud to offer scholarships to students looking to achieve their college educational goals while demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities. We look forward awarding scholarships to sincere and dedicated students who share our values of community building and hard work. | Undergraduate who has been accepted to an Optometry program or and Optometry Student | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.seetheclarity.com/about/scholarship/ | 8/27/2021 | |||||||||||||
44 | 9/15/2021 | The Bellhops $3,000 “Moving Forward” Scholarship Contest | Writing a 1,000- to 1,250-word essay that explains the importance of your major and how you plan to use it to make an impact. Winning submissions will provide clear details, demonstrate creativity, appropriately cite sources (if necessary), and express the personal thoughts and opinions of the applican | Bellhops, which serves 28 cities across the country, is deeply committed to helping people navigate the changes in their lives. In keeping with this spirit, we created the Moving Forward scholarship to support college students, who make up the vast majority of the workers on our platform and have helped us become one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in the industry. | Any student enrolled in college | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $3,000 | https://www.getbellhops.com/scholarship/? | 7/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
45 | 9/15/2021 | Imagine Gragons Origins Scholarship | 200-1000 words max: Please tell us about your cultural experience as a refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American, and how the challenges you've faced have shaped your dreams and vision for the future. | In their decade of touring the world, Grammy-winning band Imagine Dragons saw firsthand that music knows no boundaries. It's a universal language that connects people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. Unfortunately, many of those who come to America from other countries face incredible educational and financial challenges. In an effort to honor the unifying spirit of music, the band's scholarship supports and amplifies their voices, knowing that diversity makes us all stronger. | Any education level | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://bold.org/scholarships/imagine-dragons-scholarship/ | 8/27/2021 | |||||||||||||
46 | 9/15/2021 | The May Firm Scholarship | 300 words or more: What is one traumatic experience you experienced in your life, and how did you overcome it? | At The May Firm, we understand the importance of an education and just how difficult it can be to finance college these days. Robert May, our founding attorney here at The May Firm, was the first in his family to attend college! He’s incredibly appreciative of the opportunity he had to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for his undergraduate degree, then moving on to law school. As we all know, the cost of obtaining a higher education keeps rising, which can often times put students in a tough situation, both mentally and financially. | Must be enrolled at either a community college or a university | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://mayfirm.com/scholarship | 8/27/2021 | |||||||||||||
47 | 9/15/2021 | GoSkills Scholarship | Answer these questions and send in a business plan: 1. Tell us about yourself. 2. Tell us all the reasons you’re scared of starting your business. What’s holding you back? 3. Who’s your female boss role model and why? | Advance your career with GoSkills! We help you learn essential business skills to reach your full potential. We’re eager to offer a scholarship exclusively for women who want to execute on their business ideas. | Female High school or college students who wants to start her own online business | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,000 | https://www.goskills.com/Scholarship | 8/27/2021 | |||||||||||||
48 | 8/18/2021 | Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship | Applicants must submit their complete applications through the submission portal. | The Turco Muñoz Domestic Violence Survivor Scholarship helps the cause by supporting the education of those who intend to professionally help with the domestic violence crisis. | Must have some victim advocacy experience serving DV survivors. For example, experiences as a victim advocate, family law paralegal, social worker, investigator, or other employee of an organization whose mission is to serve domestic violence survivors. Must be enrolled in either (1) a law school or (2) undergraduate or graduate program with a focus in an applicable field of study. Must have a genuine intention to focus your career after graduation to serving survivors of domestic violence. | No | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://turcolegal.com/scholarship/ | 7/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
49 | 8/15/2021 | MarvelOptics.com Scholarship Program | Select your preferred social media outlet(s): Blog, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or YouTube. Answer the following prompt Helen Keller said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” What does that mean to you? You may post on more than one social media outlet or your blog page. You can choose to post a short essay or a video. If you choose to write a short essay, it must be a maximum of 300 words. A video must be 1-minute in length. Any pictures posted must be original. Post your entries on YOUR blog accounts or social media and follow instructions for each platform as described below: Blog: At the end of you blog article, paste this clickable link: www.marveloptics.com then email us a link to the blog page you posted your entry on. Facebook and Google Plus: copy and paste this before your essay: @Marveloptics.com | www.marveloptics.com Instagram: after you post your video, mention @marveloptics in your comments Youtube: in your video description, add this clickable link: www.marveloptics.com | MarvelOptics.com, a leading prescription eyeglass company is pleased to announce they will be holding a “MarvelOptics.com National Scholarship Contest”. The essay winner selected will receive a $1500 scholarship. The founders of MarvelOptics.com are young entrepreneurs who know the value of quality education. They appreciate hard work and ambition and believe that money should never become an obstacle when working towards one’s dreams. | Any current, full-time student at an accredited two-year or four-year American university or college is welcome to apply to the Scholarship Program. There is no age nor specified major requirement. | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Up to $3,000 | https://marveloptics.com/blog/scholarship-program | 7/7/2022 | |||||||||||||
50 | 8/15/2021 | The Annual Adley Law Firm College Student Scholarship | write a 500-1,500 word essay. Pick from any of the following topics: Car Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Truck Accidents Premises Liability Slip and Fall Refinery Accidents Wrongful Death | The Annual Adley Law Firm College Student Scholarship | Open to college students how are of 18 years or older | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $500 | https://adleylawfirm.com/scholarships/ | 7/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
51 | 8/15/2021 | Breast Cancer Car Donations Annual College Scholarship | Write an essay of 500-5000 words max about yourself and why you should be chosen | With an increasingly complex and demanding world, successful solutions to our nation’s (and our world’s) problems require a solid education. As a leader in nonprofit fundraising, Breast Cancer Car Donations sees, up close, the many issues facing today’s society. What better way to help combat these problems, than to help pave the way for tomorrow’s leaders? To put our money where our mouth is, we are announcing the Breast Cancer Car Donations Annual College Scholarship – supporting students pursuing STEM-related degrees. | undergraduate students must be majoring in a STEM field of study (or related field) as well as attending an accredited college or university | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $1,000 | https://www.cardonations4cancer.org/about-us/breast-cancer-car-donations-annual-college-scholarship/ | 7/19/2021 | |||||||||||||
52 | 7/31/2021 | Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship | In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following: 1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR- 2. Describe your academic or career goals. -OR- 3. Any topic of your choice. | The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education, whose generous donations fund this program. | Students 9-12 grade in high school, college, or graduate school students | Yes | None Listed | No | $1,000 | http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/ | 6/7/2021 | |||||||||||||
53 | 7/25/2021 | Scholarship System Scholarship | Submit a few short personal essays about your education. | The Scholarship System & Debt-Free Degree Lab are online educational programs that teach students how to work towards securing a debt-free education. As part of our mission, we want to help save students $100 million. Part of our efforts includes offering a scholarship for The Scholarship System & Debt-Free Degree Lab course members as well as a separate scholarship for non-course members. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors or full-time college students who understand the importance of graduating with as little debt as possible, as well as knowing their own strengths that will help them succeed in college. | Students who will be enrolled in a college or university upcoming Fall (2021) | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $500 | https://thescholarshipsystem.com/scholarship-application/ | 6/7/2021 | |||||||||||||
54 | 7/21/2021 | Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing | In 2000 words or fewer, respond to one of the following prompts: NARRATIVE: Tell a story about a first-time experience & what was learned from it. META: Recall a thoughtful question someone asked you and describe what makes it so memorable. WACKY: Complete the 29 Mad-Lib-style fill-in-the-blanks below, then craft a story that includes each of your chosen words at least once in no particular order. | Memorial Scholarship in the name of Phyliss J McCarthy. | Rising high school juniors and seniors | No | None Listed | Yes | Up to $1,000 | https://www.learncurious.com/scholarship | 6/7/2021 | |||||||||||||
55 | 7/15/2021 | One Planet, Many People: Scholarship Video Contest | Create a video that is no more than 60 seconds in length that explores the impacts of human population growth on their neighborhood, city, state, country, or on our planet. | Population Media Center’s (PMC) reproducible formula for creating hit entertainment works across people, places, and media environments and it’s designed to impact multiple social, health, and environmental challenges. We engage audiences, change ideas, and empower people to make better-informed decisions. | High school seniors and college undergraduates who will attend college in 2021. | Yes | None Listed | Yes | up to $2,000 | https://www.populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest/ | 6/7/2021 | |||||||||||||
56 | 7/15/2021 | Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship | Essay of no more than 1,500 words answering one of the prompts: 1. Much like Pedro himself, this scholarship seeks to support young scholars and who embody their work within the community and activism in ways inspired by their own passions, insights, originality, and conviction. Please detail how the life and legacy of Pedro Zamora has inspired you in your work and what lessons others can find in his story. Please use specific examples. 2. Many have looked to the HIV/AIDS epidemic’s activism to guide our response to COVID-19, underscoring the ways that justice movements are interconnected. How will you ensure that the decades of lessons learned in the fight against HIV/AIDS remain central to the work you do? 3. Reflect on how your life has been impacted by fear, discrimination, stigma, or hate. Explore and describe how you are providing public service or leadership that makes a difference in the lives of people who have been historically excluded. How do you see your work in parallel to the HIV/AIDS movement? | The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship spotlights and supports young leaders who carry the torch of activists like Pedro in ways inspired by their own passions, insights, originality, and conviction. The National AIDS Memorial is committed to ensuring that Pedro Zamora’s legacy continues and thrives through this scholarship. | High school seniors, undergraduate student -- must describe their current leadership experience and its significance to the HIV and AIDS epidemic | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.aidsmemorial.org/pedro-zamora-scholarship | 6/23/2021 | |||||||||||||
57 | 7/15/2021 | David Hudak Memorial Essay Contest for Freethinking Students of Color | Essay of 300-450 words on "In Science I Trust" | The Foundation works as an umbrella for those who are free from religion and are committed to the cherished principle of separation of state and church. | Students of color who are either high school seniors or students currently enrolled in a college or university. | Yes | None Listed | Yes | up to $3,500 | https://ffrf.org/outreach/ffrf-student-scholarship-essay-contests#B | 6/7/2021 | |||||||||||||
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60 | 6/1/2021 | Enterprise Holdings Road Forward Scholarship | Essay: Personal Statement Please describe your career interest/goal and explain why you have chosen that career path. | As a leader in the philanthropic space, Enterprise commitments range from global philanthropic initiatives to community focused projects. Additionally, Enterprise is committed in partnering with local nonprofit organizations engaged in sustainable initiatives and building stronger communities. | African American/Black high school seniors planning to attend UNCF affiliated colleges/universities | No | 2,75 | No | Up to $12,222 | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/27689547-aeb9-44ae-a91b-e2e628158800 | 3/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
61 | 5/28/2021 | United Talent Agency | Answer the following questions in 500 words or less: What inspired you to pursue a career in the entertainment industry? What part of the entertainment industry has been able to influence culture and drive change? Who is a career role model for you and why? | Leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency represents many of the most acclaimed figures across film, television, news, music, sports, speakers, theater, fine art, literature, video games, podcasts and other social and digital content. A passionate advocate for artists, creators and innovators, the company also is recognized in the areas of film finance and packaging, branding, licensing and endorsements. UTA is known for its dedicated digital media group helping clients-from A-list talent to Fortune 500 companies-capitalize on a rapidly changing entertainment, media and business landscape. The agency's worldwide presence includes its Los Angeles headquarters and offices in New York, London, Nashville, Miami and Malmo, Sweden. | Student who identify as Hispanic/Latinx -- must be currently enrolled as a full-time junior or senior at a four-year HACU member institution | No | None Listed | Yes | $2,500 | https://www.hacu.net/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=3307 | 4/26/2021 | |||||||||||||
62 | 5/28/2021 | Oracle Scholarship | Complete application form including personal statement | The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by our partners to assist in defraying some of your college expenditures. | Students must currently attend a HACU-member college or university in the U.S | Yes | None Listed | Yes | $2,125 | https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp | 4/26/2021 | |||||||||||||
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64 | 5/1/2021 | Alice S. Marriot Scholarship | Complete application form including personal statement | The Alice S. Marriott Scholarship Fund was created to honor the memory of Marriott's co-founder and mother of Chairman and CEO Bill Marriott. | Undergraduate student majoring in Hospitality Management or Hotel/Motel Management Curriculum | Yes | 3 | Yes | Varies | https://donate.akaeaf.org/scholarship-login | 4/26/2021 | |||||||||||||
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66 | 5/1/2021 | Danny Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship | Complete application form including personal statement | The Danny Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship was developed to assist minorities and females studying electronic and engineering majors, who need financial assistance to attend college. | Graduating high school femal seniors who have been accepted to college, Current femal college student studying electronic and engineering majors | Yes | None Listed | No | Varies | https://www.nhcfae.org/danny-gutierrez-scholarship/ | 4/26/2021 | |||||||||||||
67 | 4/22/2021 | Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship | Essay question: In what tangible ways will this scholarship award assist you in being the first in your family to attend college? | The Coca-Cola Foundation is our company's primary international philanthropic arm. Since its inception in 1984, The Foundation has awarded more than $1 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives around the world | First generation graduate and undergraduate students | Yes | 3 | No | Up to $5,000 | https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/bf56dda5-26dd-4a16-867a-1775acdd71cd | 3/18/2021 | |||||||||||||
68 | 4/20/2021 | The Ozy Genius Awards Scholarship | Project Proposal * (Maximum 500 words) Describe your genius idea. Why are you able to deliver it, and what impact will it have? Be sure to tell us which of the categories below best matches your idea. Explain the key challenges you expect to face and how you plan to overcome them. Include a budget for your project (this will be used to determine award amounts) | OZY creates space for fresh perspectives, introduces you to rising stars and breakthrough trends, and offers new takes on everything from news and culture to technology, business, learning and entertainment. | Full time college/univeristy student | Yes | None Listed | Yes | Up to $10,000 | https://genius.ozy.com/?utm_term=OZY&utm_campa |