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The $1000 Scholarship
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Deadline
Requirements
Essay
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Website
12/31/2016
-9th-12th grade
-Legal resident of the US
-Currently in school or planning to start school within the next 12 months
-Essay Prompt 1: 250 words or less. Why do you deserve to win this Scholarship
-Essay Prompt 2: 250 words or less. Describe your academic career or goals.
-Essay Prompt 3. 250 words or less. Any topic of your choice.
$1,000
http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/
2/16/2016
- Must be enrolled in a San Francisco school
- Must have participated in an 826 Valencia program
- Must provide a letter of recommendation
Essay 1:
250-1,000 words. Choose one of the following:
- Describe the world you come from- for example, your family, community, or school- and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
- Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
- Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identi
$15,000
http://826valencia.org
9/30/2016
• High school senior
• Must attend public and private colleges, vocational schools, and certification and job skills programs
Essay 1: 500-750 words. Please give us a brief essay that gives us a better understanding of your background and life circumstances
Essay 2: Please use the space below for your Statement of Purpose to tell us about your educational and/or career goals. How did you determine these goals? How have you prepared yourself for reaching these
goals? How will this education assistance grant help you achieve those goals?
- Must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, or citizen of the Republic of Palau
- 2.7 minimum GPA or GED
- Must submit letter of recommendation
- See website for further information
$2,500-$15,000
http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
3/22/2016
- Enrolled in high school, undergraduate program, or graduate program
- Must be Asian American or Pacific Islander
- Must provide transcript and one letter of recommendation
Personal statement.
$500
http://www.aawalliance.com/awards-scholarships/
3/26/2016
- High School senior enrolled in an Oakland high school or the child of a Port of Oakland employee
- 3.0 weighted minimum GPA
- Must provide a letter of recommendation and a transcript
Choose one of the following:
- Recent technological advances include smart phones, hybrid electric-gas cars, and social media. In what fields or products do you think we'll see the next wave of technological advances? What are some of the limitations on these new advances? Explain your reasoning.
- In light of the recent protest in Oakland around the issue of police brutality and the #blacklivesmatter movement, make an argument for or against current policing based on your personal view and expe
Varies
http://portaea.org/scholarship/scholarship.html
2/12/2016
- Must be a high school student
- Must have a cover letter, resume, official transcript, and two letters of recommendation.
Two pages, double spaced. The personal statement should address community involvement and future goals. How has your cultural heritage, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity influenced your life and any activities in which you have been involved? Discuss any relevant experiences up to the present and how you see yourself involved in the community in the future, either through your career or otherwise.
Hgh school seniors with a 3.40 on 4-point scale, of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year).
- Applicants who are United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
At a minimum the essay should address ALL of the following questions:
• What are your long-term personal and education goals?
• How has knowledge or awareness about your own culture and other cultures affected your understanding of yourself?
• What key experiences with your own and/or other cultures influenced your goals and your interactions with others? Please provide specific examples.
• How do you plan to use your college education to make a difference in your community?
-High School senior
-Minimum 2.50 GPA
-Must live in San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, or San Mateo County for 3 years
-Completed at least 25 hours of community service or volunteering at BAGF event
500 word essay. Personal narrative telling why do you want to pursue a college education.
• Must be 18 – 24
• Must have a history of community service
• Must have a financial need
• Must work at a non-profit in California for a year full time
• Must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, a copy of your 2014 federal income tax return, a signed and sealed letter from your nonprofit verifying your full time work, and a copy of your non profit’s
501(c)(3) tax status letter
Essay Prompt: 1 -2 pages double spaced. Tell us about yourself, your contributions through community service, your goals, your need for financial assistance and how this stipend will help you.
$5,000
https://www.libertyhill.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=301
3/2/2016
- High school senior
- Be a California resident attending a UC or CSU
- US Citizen or AB-540
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Must apply for FAFSA to be considered
See website.
Up to 40% of mandatory systemwide tuition and fees.
http://www.csac.ca.gov/mcs.asp
1/20/2016
- California High School senior
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident
-700-1,000 words. The importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit during your college years.
First prize: $2,500. Second prize: $2,000. Third prize: $1,500.
http://cacesf.org
1/18/2016
- High School senior or continuing undergraduate student
- Must be an undocumented student residing in California
- Must be attending a higher education institution in California for Fall 2016 (e.g. Trade School, Two-year College, Four-Year Universities, etc.)
Maximum of 2 pages, double-spaced in Times New Roman/Arial, 12 point font with 1-inch margins. How has being an undocumented student affected your education/college career (if you are a continuing college student)? What have been academic opportunities you have taken advantage of at your high school or college? How will this scholarship help you to further your education?
$500
http://ltacasa2.webs.com/scholarships.htm
12/31/2016
-High School senior
-Be in the water resources related field of study
1-2 pages. What key water related issues would you address if given the opportunity? Why have you chosen a career in the water resources field? How do your educational and career goals relate to a future in the California water resources
• Must be current or former foster youth living in or from Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, or Solano counties
• Must be 24 years or younger
• Min 2.0 GPA
• Must submit transcript and two letters of recommendation
Essay 1: Minimum 100 words. Describe your personal interests and talents. Share how you have used your interests and talents to enhance the community through volunteerism or work experience. Include the name(s) of the organization/business, dates & hours you participated/worked, and what tasks/duties you completed. You are welcome to attach additional documents to showcase your involvement
and impact.
• Essay Prompt 2: Minimum 500 words. In a formal essay, share your goals and aspirations and th
$500-$5,000
http://www.fosteradream.org/program-1/
5/30/2016
-High School senior
-Has been adopted after being in foster care (a dependent of the juvenile court)
2 pages. Tell about your background, how you came to be a part of the foster care system, then a part of your adoptive family, and describe how these experiences have led you to where you are now in life. Describe extracurricular high school activities and volunteer community services you have participated in. Also, describe any paid jobs you have held. Describe how this scholarship will be beneficial to you. Describe your short term and long term goals and how you plan to reach them.
-High School senior attending an Oakland Public High School
-Must have applied to at least two 4-year universities and will be attending a 4-year university in the Fall
-Cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA to maximum 3.7 GPA. Note: Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
-If you receive any of the following awards, you may be ineligible for an East Bay College Fund: Berkeley Incentive Award, UC Berkeley Cal Opps/Cal Works, Students Rising Above, Gates Millennium, IDEAL, and any other scholarship
-Essay 1: 500 words. Discuss a leadership experience or contribution you have made in your community in any area of your life: school, work, athletics, family, spiritual community/place of worship, community, etc. Why did you become a leader and/or get involved? What did you accomplish? How did this experience influence your goals?
-Essay 2: 500 words. Write a personal essay in which you tell us about yourself. What is important for us to know about you? Tell us about your personal experiences,
• Will graduate from an Oakland public or charter high school in Spring 2015
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Completed FAFSA or CA Dream Act
• Attending a two-year accredited college full time in Fall 2015 (for-profit schools not included)
• Demonstrated characteristics: academic preparation, resiliency and life skills (responsible, resourceful, involved)
• Committed to participation in all Launch Scholarship Program activities
300 – 1,000 words. Write a personal essay telling us about yourself. For example, you can discuss: your life experiences and how they’ve shaped who you are, challenges or obstacles you’ve overcome or continue to face and how you’ve grown from them, your leadership experiences and why you want to be a leader, or your goals and dreams.
- High School senior (at Balboa, Thurgood Marshall, or Mission High)
- Must submit a transcript
500 words. What challenges or obstacles have you faced in pursuit of your education? What do you wish to achieve with your college education? What strengths, interests, or unique characteristics distinguish you from other applicants? How do you plan to pay for your college education?
• High School senior
• Must be a United States citizen
Maximum 150 words. Describe the impact adversity has had on the applicant’s life.
$4,000 - $50,000 for 4 years
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
3/6/2016
-High School senior
-Students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, civic engagement and a strong sense of personal commitment to continuing education.
500 word maximum. Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.
$500 - $5,000
http://www.castatefair.org/friends-fair/
1/13/2016
-High School Senior
-Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
-Must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
-Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
-Meet Pell Grant Eligibility Criteria
-Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
-Have completed and submitted all three required forms: the stude
-Essay 1: Discuss the subjects in which you excel or have excelled. To what factors do you attribute your success?
-Essay 2: Discuss the subjects in which you have had difficulty. What factors do you believe contributed to your difficulties? How have you dealt with them so they will not cause problems for you again? In what areas have you experienced the greatest improvement? What problem areas remain?
-Essay 3: Briefly describe a situation in which you felt that you or others were treated unfai
Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding
https://www.gmsp.org/
7/16/2016
-High School senior
-2.5 min GPA
-Must be of Central American or other Latino ethnicity
-Low income students in LA, the San Fernando Valley, or SF/Bay Area are prioritized
-Demonstrate community involvement
1000 words. Your background, family history, upbringing experience, and obstacles confronted. Goals, aspirations ambitions including short and long term goals. Your history of community involvement, how you have contributed to your community and plan to keep contributing after graduation? Why are you choosing your field of study? How do you ambition getting involved with SALEF maintaining our mission to support students like you?
$1,000 - $5,000
http://www.salef.org/#!__programs
6/30/2016
• High school senior
• Must be a minority student
• Must be a Bay Area resident
-Applicants must be eligible for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) or TPS (Temporary Protected Status)
-Applicants should have strong academic records
-Applicants from states where DACA students must pay out-of-state tuition at public universities and community colleges will be given strong preference
Essay (500 words): Our communities shape us and we shape them. Tell us about a community you are part of, how you have shaped it and what you would change about it if you could.
Short Answer 1 (250 words): As technology advances, how do you envision it changing your generation’s workplace or approach to driving social change?
Short Answer 2: Choose one (250 words):
1. Every student has a personal story and experiences that have shaped who they are. Tell us the story about your life and ambiti
Scholarship recipients will receive funding to cover up to full tuition, room and board for a 4 year degree at Golden Door partner schools
-High School Senior
-Reside in one of the following counties: San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterrey, San Benito, Merced, Stanislaus, Alameda, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Solano, Yolo, Napa, Sonoma, or Marin-Have extraordinary community service accomplishments (far exceeding the “minimum service hours” required by schools – not necessarily in hours, but in depth of involvement)
Attach a single-sided, two-page (maximum), double-spaced essay describing your unique community service activities, focusing on one project in your essay. 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?
- Must be of Hispanic heritage
- U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, DACA or eligible non-citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited 4-year college/university in the fall of the desired scholarship year
- Complete FAFSA or Dream Act (if applicable)
Se website.
$500-$5,000
https://my.hsf.net/en/users/sign_up
• High School senior
• 2.0 min GPA
• Must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Must live in northern California and be a United States citizen
• Essay 1: maximum 150 words. Describe the impact adversity has had on the applicant’s life.
• Essay 2: maximum 150 words. Describe how the applicant has overcome those adversities, as well as about the person or organization who has had the most positive impact in helping them overcome
those events.
• Essay 3: maximum 150 words. What lessons has the applicant learned, or personal insight have they gained, that helped them prevent their adversity from having a negative impact on their present an
• Must be entering 8th grade in the fall of 2015.
• Since the beginning of 6th grade, you have earned grades of all or mostly As in school, with no Cs or below in your core academic subjects (English/language arts, math, science, social studies/history).
• Your family income does not exceed $95,000. The average family income of entering Young Scholars over the last three years is approximately $25,000. In recent years nearly all Young Scholars have come from families with incomes below $60,000.
• You are Jewish and have been a resident of Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara counties for at least one year prior to your application.
• You can demonstrate financial need according to JFCS’ guidelines and have submitted a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• You have been accepted to or are enrolled in, a college, university, vocational school, or other accredited institution of higher learning.
• You are in good academic standing, according to the guideli
• High school senior
• Must be of Latino heritage
• Must submit a transcript, a photograph of yourself, and two letters of recommendation
500 words maximum. Essay describing yourself, including your family background, place of birth, schooling, challenges you have faced and may continue to face as you go to college, and what your hopes are for your future and the future of your community. You can write anything about your life that you may want to share... and why you think we should award this scholarship to you. Include what you have done to promote social justice, how you see yourself helping your community... what you will giv
-High School senior
-Must attend a San Francisco Public High School
-Cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0 - 3.5
-Demonstrate a commitment to educational and career goals
750 word minimum. Pick a challenging experience from your own life and how it has influenced you as a person. Describe the most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your college and career goals. Describe your level of commitment to your education, the difference it will make in your life, and how you will use your education to make a difference.
• Must be enrolled full time for one full year in a college in the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Tulare, or Yolo counties
• Min 3.0 GPA
• Must have acquired 12 college units
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must submit resume, college transcript, copy of students income tax returns, copy of parents income tax returns
2 pages or less. Please tell us about yourself. Describe your most valued community commitments, academic achievements, and/or leadership activities. What and/or who motivated you to action? (Please make sure to include your family background and how you have overcame challenges and obstacles)
$500-$1,000
http://manosdeesperanza.org/2552/2573.html
3/2/2016
-Must be a senior at an Oakland public school for at least two years of high school
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Must provide a letter of recommendation
- If awarded, recipient must attend the award ceremony
See website.
$1,000-$5,000
http://marcusfoster.org/programs/scholarships/
1/23/2016
-High School senior
-Must attend a school within the San Francisco Unified School District
-Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 – 3.7 (unweighted)
-Plan to attend a four-year accredited college
-Demonstrate outstanding record of personal achievements
750 words or less. Write a reflective essay on which you tell us about your life experiences, how you have overcome past challenges, what motivates you, and what have you learned about yourself as you prepare to attend college.
$14,000 over 4 years
http://meritus.org/scholars/how-to-apply/
2/26/2016
- Must graduate from high school in Mountain View, Los Altos, or Los Altos Hills
- Must include two letters of recommendation and an official transcript
500-800 words. Write a personal statement in which you tell us about yourself. What is important for us to know about you? You may want to write about one or more of the following: why you want to attend college, your personal history, your goals and dreams, how you cope with challenges, what obstacles you've overcome, what you have learned about yourself, etc. You should also review the requirements of each scholarship you are applying to for specific information to be included in your essay.
$500-$5,000
http://www.mvlascholars.org/
4/2/2016
- Must be between the ages of 13 and 18
- Must live or attend school in Oakland
Essay Prompt: 1,000 characters or less. Introduce yourself. Tell us who you are and what poetry means to you.
Poetry Prompt: 3-5 original poems showing excellence, originality, creative risk-taking, and authenticity. You may submit typed poems or audio recordings so long as your written submission totals no more than 10 pages typed; or no more than 10 combined minutes. You may submit a combination of written poetry and audio so long as we receive 3-5 distinct pieces. DO NOT include your name on
$5,000
http://youthspeaks.org/poetlaureate/
2/9/2016
- Family must be PG&E customers
- Must provide two contacts for letters of recommendations, copy of PG&E bill from the last six months, and unofficial transcript.
Varies depending on each scholarship. Please consult website for more information.
• Currently an OUSD high school senior
• Attended an OUSD public or charter school at least the last two years
• Complete the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application by the March 2nd priority deadline
• Plan to attend four-year institution, two-year institution, or trade/technical program in the fall following
your graduation from high school
• Have a letter of recommendation from an adult that can speak on your experiences
• When awarded, recipients are required to attend an orientation a
1. 250-300 words. Please briefly elaborate on: 1. awards received, 2. extracurricular activities, 3. volunteer projects, and 4. work experiences that have been meaningful to you. What made you choose to participate in these experiences, during what period of time did you participate and what has been its significance in your life?
2. Varies based on scholarship applied for.
1) Please describe the race relations activity (or activities) that you want us to consider. If you are involved in more than one activity, make sure to describe them all. (Recommended Maximum: 250 Words)
2) How did your activity (or activities) promote racial harmony, understanding, and respect and/or reduce racism, racial conflict, and misunderstanding in your school/community? Make sure to clearly describe how your work directly impacted these race relations matters. (Recommended Maximum
$1,000
http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/application/
2/26/2016
- High School senior enrolled at Eastside College Preparatory, Summit Prep, East Palo Alto Academy, Phoenix Academy, or high schools in the Sequoia Union District, Palo Alto District, or Mountain View-Los Altos District.
- Must have a documented financial need
- Must submit three letters of recommendation
Essay 1: 600-1,000 words. Write a personal statement in which you tell us about yourself. What is important for us to know about you? You may want to write about one or more of the following: your personal history, your goals and dreams, how you cope with challenges, what obstacles you've overcome, what you have learned about yourself, etc.
Essay 2: One paragraph. Describe a favorite lesson in one of your classes in high school that taught you something new and sparked your interest in the subje
$500-$5,000
http://poescholarships.org/application.html
5/1/2016
• Must be high school senior
• Must already be accepted into college/technical school
• Min 3.0 GPA
• Must submit high school transcript and SAT scores
500 word minimum. How can your credit union membership help your financial situation?
$2,500
https://www.smcu.org/scholarship/index.php?s
2/15/2016
- Must graduate high school by 2015
- Must live in Santa Clara, San Mateo, or San Francisco counties
- Must have come to the United States before your 16th birthday
- 2.5 GPA
- Must be DACA or TPS eligible and applied to receive approval
- Must enroll full time in one of TheDream.US Partner Colleges: Evergreen Community College, De Anza College, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, California State University- East Bay, University of California Santa Cruz
- Must provide one
1. Three short essays of 200 words maximum each:
- Describe your educational and career goals and explain what or who has inspired or helped shape these goals.
- Excluding financial needs, what are the most significant challenges you expect to face in transitioning to and completing college? How will you overcome these challenges?
- How will achieving your goals impact your life and the lives of others?
2. Three short essays of 200 words maximum each:
- Describe a challenging family or personal
- Must be of African American/Black heritage
- High school senior from a SFUSD high school
- 2.5 minumim GPA
All essays must be double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins.
1. 1 page. Why attend college? Briefly explain why college is important to you. What motivates you to go to college? What will a college degree mean to you personally and how will you use it?
2. 2 pages. Tell us about yourself. What is important for us to know about you? You may want to address one or more of the following: your personal history, your goals and dreams, challenges you have faced, and/or how yo
$12,000 over 4 years.
http://sfachievers.org/
4/7/2016
• Complete FAFSA and list UCSF as one of your schools
• Must provide a transcript, and a letter of recommendation
• If not a US citizen complete the Supplemental Data Sheet for Non-citizen Applicants click print at the bottom of the form and select to save it as a PDF document to your computer, then upload it to the FAFSA or
Supplemental Form field
One page, single-spaced. Describe your life's journey and what you hope to derive from further education and/or training.
-High School senior
-Minimum 2.6 GPA
-Employment: Paid or unpaid community service or extracurricular activities
How realistic is it to pursue a college education in your field of interest given the current state of the economy, knowing a majority of graduates do not utilize their college degree when entering the workforce. Consider economic upheavals, joblessness for both college and graduate students, and business restructuring/business resizing.
$1,000
www.fsrequests.com/splawnscholarship
3/4/2016
-High School JUNIOR (who will graduate from high school in Spring 2017)
-From a low-income family
-Demonstrated strength of character in overcoming obstacles not of his/her own making
-Committed to earning a four-year college degree
-Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
-Highly recommended by a teacher, counselor, or mentor
-Willing to share personal story
-Live within the nine-county Bay Area
Typed statement of at least 500 words, but no longer than 850 words. Describe yourself to the Selection Committee, reflect on the challenges you have faced, how you responded to them and risen above the hardships. Indicate why you want to attend college. You may also include any accomplishments and activities (school or otherwise) you are involved in.
• High School senior
• Must be an Asian/Asian Pacific Islander immigrant or child of an Asian/Asian Pacific Islander immigrant
• Must be enrolled in San Francisco Unified School District
• Must provide 2-3 letters of reference and transcript
Describe why you want to go to college and three personal attributes you
think will help you succeed in college.
$2,000 for community college, $5,000 for four-year college
• High school senior
• Must be California or Hawaii resident
• Must have at least one parent of Samoan/Pacific Island decent
See website.
$1,000
http://taitoandrutascholarship.org/index.html
2/12/2016
-High School senior
-Must be a prospective UC Berkeley student and be admitted
-Gross family income of $86,000 or less
-Essay 1: 300 words or fewer. Describe your most meaningful volunteer experience. What impact did you see in your community as a result of your service?
-Essay 2: 300 words or fewer. Take a moment to review the program details listed on Tne Achievement Award Program’s webpage. Aside from the financial benefits, please describe how being a part of this program will enrich your experience at UC Berkeley.
-Essay 3: 300 words or fewer. Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it to achie
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Must do community service
- Must submit an official transcript, and do two letters of recommendation
- Must have a career goal in education, human services, arts, or communication
500 words or less. Address the following topics: personal background and any special circumstance you would like us to know, community service affecting you and your career goals, a social issue within the Chinese American community, and how you would work towards a resolution.
• Must have been an active member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland for three years
• Acceptance and enrollment in a College or Trade/Technical School
• Full-time student with a minimum of 12 units
• Maintain a 2.75 GPA
• Acceptance and registration must be verified
• Scholarship must be re-applied for annually
• Financial need must be documented
See website.
$2,500
http://www.bgcoakland.org/scholarship/
2/12/2016
-Gross family income of $86,000 or less
-Completed high-school, GED or community college transfer requirements in California, please note this is regardless of immigration status
-Identify as African American, Chicano/Latino, and/or Native Indian/Alaskan Native
-Submit a UC Berkeley application for Fall 2015/Spring 2016 enrollment
-Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2015
- Must be of Southeast Asian ancestry (at least one parent born in Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia)
- Must attend a high school in Northern California and graduate by 2015
- 2.0 minimum GPA
- Must supply two letters of recommendation and an official transcript
Maximum 500 words. Please tell us about yourself and why you want to continue your education after high school. What obstacles or challenges have you faced in getting an education? What are your personal and career goals? What contributions do you see yourself making to your community in the future?
$50,000 total given to scholarship recipients. See website for details.
http://www.nsrcfund.org/scholarships/overview
3/1/2016
- Must be a student from Palo Alto, Gunn, Sequoia, East Palo Alto Academy, Eastside College Preparatory, Menlo-Atherton, Summit Preparatory Charter, or Woodside
- Must be a minority student
- Must submit two letters of recommendation
- Must live in the Peninsula
- 3.2 minimum GPA
Essay 1: 500-700 words. Tell us about yourself and why you want to pursue a college degree. Be sure to address the following questions in your essay: What is important for us to know about you? You may want to write about one or more of the following: your personal history, your goals and dreams, how you cope with challenges, what obstacle(s) you've overcome and how, what you have learned about yourself, etc. Why is it important for you to get a college degree? Make sure your response is specifi
- Graduated high school from the Bay Area
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Minority students with an interest in performing or liberal arts are encouraged, but all ethnicities and majors can apply
- Eligible for up to four years of funding
- Must provide two personal references and meet the financial need requirement
2,500 words or less. Statement of purpose for attending college. Some personal background, accomplishments in and out of school, what field of study you may be interested in (it is ok if you have not yet decided). Why you deserve to be a Tirado scholarship recipient.
$5,000
http://stevetiradofamilyfoundation.org
1/16/2016
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Current high school seniors attending school in the United States
• Minimum high school grade point average of 3.50 and Minimum SAT score of 2100 or ACT score of 30.
• Applicants must apply and be accepted to an historically black college/university by July 1, 2015.
• Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.
• Must submit transcripts and letters of recommendation
• High School junior
• Must play for a high school team or a club sport
• Min 2.5 GPA
• Must be a current resident of the United States
• Must provide one letter of recommendation
Write an essay explaining how you represent the ideal defined Triple Impact Competitor: Makes oneself better (Personal Mastery); Makes teammates better (Leadership); and Makes the sport better (Honoring the Game).
-High School junior or senior
-A citizen or permanent resident of the United States
-Asian Pacific Island heritage
500 words. Why should I be awarded this scholarship?
$2,500 - $5,000
http://uspaacc.com/programs/college-scholarships/
3/3/2016
- Demonstrated financial need
- Enrolled in a program leading to student’s first associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or teaching credential during the 2016-2017 academic school year;
- Enrolled in an average of 12 academic units per term during the 2016-2017 academic school year (or full time as designated by school).
- Priority given to high school graduates from Marin and Sonoma County.
- College freshman through seniors
- Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant, have been accepted to or applied to a study abroad program/internship, and plan to study abroad for at least 4 weeks in one country
2 essays:
1. Statement of Purpose essay
- Addressing the impact that your study abroad program or internship will have on your academic, professional, and personal goals
2. Follow-on Service Project Proposal
- How will you give back by inspiring others to pursue their own experiences abroad?
1500-5000 word essay
Prompt: Immigration is a controversial topic in American history, even more so in 2016. Citing examples from his writings, speeches, and policies, what was Abraham Lincoln's position on immigration? Did it evolve? Is it relevant to our contemporary debate?
- Must be entering their first year of college at a 4 year institution
- Must be residents of Cuyahoga county (in Ohio)
- Must be of Hispanic origin
- Must be an American citizen or be DACA eligible
- Must have a minimum GPA os 2.5
- Family income must not exceed $60,000 per year
Varies
http://www.esperanzainc.org/scholarships/overview
- High school freshmen to College freshmen
- Must be pursuing a math or science-based career
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$10,000
http://www.venturescholar.org/index.php
8/17/2016
- 25 years of age or younger
- Current or former high school student who will attend or is attending college within the US
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- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a four-year institution
Create a resume based on the life of any fictional or non-fictional character, from TV, history, literature or myth and email resume submissions to scholarship@resumecompanion.com
$1000
https://resumecompanion.com/scholarship/
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Asian American Women's Alliance (AAWA) Scholarship
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Asian American Women's Alliance (AAWA) Scholarship
Deadline
3/22/2016
Requirements
- Enrolled in high school, undergraduate program, or graduate program - Must be Asian American or Pacific Islander - Must provide transcript and one letter of recommendation