Open to all high school students. Students submit an essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. More info at: www.jfklibrary.org.
Deadline: January 10 Amounts: $500 - $5,000
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Open to seniors that are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American with high academic and leadership promise. Applicant must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States and have at least a 3.3 GPA. Have demonstrated leadership through school or community service. Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (Low income). Apply at http://www.gmsp.org
Deadline: January 11 Amount: Full scholarship
Wal-Mart Foundation Scholarship Programs
This scholarship is for Associates and children of Associates of Wal-Mart. Applications are available from store personnel manager or online. Application period opens 1/3/2012 and ends 3/15/2012. 2.0 GPA and proof of financial need required.
Go to walmartstores.com/communitygiving
Deadline: January 12th Amount: $13,000
CTA Cesar Chavez Memorial Education Awards Program
Open to all grades. A student or group of students, submit either an essay or visual arts work that demonstrates the vision of Cesar Chavez. Info at http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/TrainingHR/Scholarships/ScholarChavez.htm
Or also, our local ACT office 628-0713
Deadline: January 13 Amount: $500
Education Is Freedom Scholarship
Open to B-average students that have financial need, but do not qualify for government aid.
APPLY ONLINE at www.educationisfreedom.org
Deadline: January 15 Amount: $2,000
Washington University (St. Louis) Hispanic Students – Black Americans Scholarships
Open to Hispanic or Black students planning to attend the University.
Deadline: January 15 Amount: Full tuition and annual stipend
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Essay Contest
Open to all students that write an essay about their career, vocational or academic goals. Apply at www.merf.us.mensa.org scholarships.
Deadline: January 15 Amount: $250 - $1,000
California Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship
Open to students planning to major in Business Administration. Must have a 2.0 GPA. Apply at http://www.caeop.org/scholarship_info.htm
Deadline: January 15 Amount: $1,000
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Open to seniors that have owned their own business for at least one year and have at least 1 paid employee. Apply at: www.mckelveyfoundation.org.
Deadline: January 15 Amount: Up to $40,000
California Association Of Collectors Educational Scholarship
Open to seniors that write an essay on the topic: “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years”. Go to http://cacesf.org/ for information.
Deadline: January 16 Amounts: $1,500 - $2,500
Citrus Chapter - California Environmental Health Association
Open to seniors planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Students write a paper addressing a current environmental health issue. Information at: http://www.ceha.org/awards.html.
Deadline: January 18 Amount: $300
California State University, Dominguez Hills Scholarships
Open to seniors planning to attend Cal State Dominguez Hills. Various scholarships.
Deadline: January 19 Amount: $500-$1,735
nextSTEP Magazine Ultimate Scholarship Giveaway
Open to all high school students that register at http://www.nextstepmag.com/NSMPages/newregister.aspx
Deadline: January 22 Amount: $5,000
Cal State Fullerton President’s Scholars
Academic GPA at least 3.75 in 10th & 11th grades, verify outstanding individual achievement, show significant contributions to school & community. www.fullerton.edu/scholars
Deadline: January 26th Amount: 4-year full-ride scholarship
McDonald’s Charities of So Cal Scholarships
Four scholarships available to high school seniors who are eligible. Categories are African/American Future Achievers, Asian/American Future Achievers, RMHC/Scholars, and RMHC/HACER. www.rmhcsc.org
Deadline: January 27, 2012 Amount $2000 - $5000
Rotary Club – Dan Stover Music Contest (Local)
Open to seniors planning to continue their music studies in college. Students will perform with a musical instrument for eight minutes before a panel of judges.
Entry forms at: www.district5300.org. Students may also contact preston_carr@chino.k12.ca.us or romoleo@hotmail.com.
Deadline: January 31 Amounts: $1,000 - $4,000
Rotary Club – George R. Hensel Ethics Essay Contest (Local)
Open to students that write an essay to analyze ethical issues and concerns confronting them.
Entry forms at: www.district5300.org. Students may also contact Diana_Yarboi@chino.k12.ca.us. Deadline: January 31 Amounts: $500 - $3,000
Cal Poly Agriculture, San Luis Obispo-USDA Multicultural Scholars
Enroll at Cal Poly in an agricultural major. Have min. SAT score of 1000 & min. GPA of 3.00, have strong leadership record & be Hispanic American, African American, Asian American or Native American. Once accepted mail inquiries to: cagr@calpoly.edu
Deadline: January 31st Amount: $5,750/student per year for four years
PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
Open to students of Greek American decent. Go to http://www.panhellenicscholarships.org/apply.php
Deadline: January 31 Amount: $100 - $300
FEBRUARY
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – Scholarships available to seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship at school and within the community; be nominated by an eligible community leader (see website for details); 3.0 GPA or higher; recommendation from an authority figure; financial need; U.S. citizen; use scholarship money to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Go to www.reaganfoundation.org/ge-scholarship.aspx to learn more.
Deadline: February 17, 2012 Amount: $10,000 - $40,000 - renewable
California Teachers Association Scholarships
Open to the children of CTA members. Apply at www.cta.org.
Deadline: Feb. 3 Amount: $2,000
Elks National Foundation Scholarships
Open to seniors. Based on financial need, leadership and scholarship. Different scholarships are available with different deadlines. Check website. http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Deadline: Feb. 1 Amount: $1,000 - $15,000 per year
The University of Puget Sound
If you are applying to the University of Puget Sound, there are several renewable scholarships available. Get information at pugetsound.edu.
Deadline: February 1st Amount: Up to $13,000
University of California, Davis – Cal Aggie Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Open to seniors with a 3.5 GPA and planning to attend UC Davis. Directions are in the UC Application for Admissions and Scholarships on page 37 of the instruction booklet. More information available at www.alumni.ucdavis.edu
Deadline: February - April 23 Amount: $1,000
Johns Hopkins University - Hodson Trust Scholarship
Open to minority students that plan on attending Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Students should have a 1200+ SAT score, leadership, high grades in CP and Honors Classes and financial need. http://apply.jhu.edu
Deadline: February 1st Amount: Up to $28,000 per year
Southern California Mothers Of Twins Scholarships (LOCAL)
Open to seniors that are from multiple births (twins, triplets or higher). Applications at: http://www.scmotc.org/
Deadline: February 1 Amount: $250 - $1,800
Christermon Foundation Scholarship Program – a non-profit organization of the Beverage Alcohol Industry. Open to children or grandchildren of persons employed by any individual or company holding a liquor license in California. Apply at www.christermon.com
Deadline: February 1 Amount: Up to $5,000
Savannah College of Art & Design Scholarship
Open to seniors with a 3.5 or above GPA and 1250 or higher SAT. Must have extraordinary talent in Visual Performing Arts, planning to attend SCAD in Savannah, Georgia. Info at: www.scad.edu/admission/financial/scholarships/undergraduate
Deadline: February 1 Amount: $7,500 per year
American Musical and Dramatic Academy (New York – Los Angeles)
Open to seniors that audition for AMDA. Must be nominated by CHHS. Apply at http://www.amda.edu/pages.cfm?page=aid
Deadline: February 1 Amount: Unspecified
California College of the Arts Scholarships
Open to seniors planning to attend CCA (in San Francisco or Oakland). Apply at www.cca.edu.
Deadline: February 1 Amounts: $15,000 - $26,000
Inland Empire Scholarship Fund for Hispanic Students
Open to Hispanic seniors with a 2.7 or higher GPA planning to attend college. Apply at www.iesfonline.org
Deadline: February 1 Amount: $500 - $1,500
California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Program
Open to seniors demonstrating achievements for volunteer service to the school and community. Application at: www.capta.org/sections/programs/high-school-grad.cfm.
Deadline: February 1 Amount: $500
California State University, Chico (Music Department Scholarships and Awards)
Interested in a degree in music? CSU Chico is offering scholarships. Go to www.csuchico.edu/mus/
Deadline: February 4th for February 14th auditions
American Physical Society Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors
Open to African American, Hispanic American or Native American seniors that are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and planning on majoring in Physics in college. Applications available after November 1st at http://www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm
Deadline: February 4 Amount: $2,000 - $3,000 per year
U. C. Berkeley – Mary C. & William G. Drake Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering
Open to gifted seniors planning to major in mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley. Apply at: www.me.berkeley.edu.
Deadline: February 5 Amount: Full expenses for 4 years
Southern California Video Arts Contest-sponsored by Mt. Sierra College
Juniors or seniors interested in Motion Graphics or Visual Effects & Video must submit a video presentation with entry form. Information in counseling office or at www.mtsierra.edu/video_arts_contest.php
Deadline: February 11th Amount: Various
American Legion Auxiliary National Girl Scout Achievement Award
Department forms are available to high school students on the Internet. www.walegion-aux.org/scholarships
Deadline: February 13th Amount: $1,000
EIF – Education is Freedom
Open to seniors with a 3.0 GPA planning on attending a two or four-year College, has a work history, and community service. www.educationisfreedom.org
Deadline: February 13th Amount: $500 - $5,000
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Various scholarships open to seniors that are children of veterans. Info at: http://www.walegion-aux.org/scholarships/htm.
Deadlines: Vary from February 13 to April 15 Amounts: Vary from $500 to $2,000
UCLA Alumni Association Scholarships
Open to seniors planning to attend U.C.L.A. Info at http://www.uclalumni.net/Scholarships/
Deadline: February 14 Amount: $4,000 to $12,000
RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program for Hispanic Students
Open to Hispanic seniors. Ronald McDonald House will be awarding 4 $100,000 scholarships nationally plus local scholarships. Go to rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
Deadline: February 15 Amount: $1,000 to $100,000
AXA Achievement Scholarship Program
Open to seniors that have demonstrated achievement in a job, sport or extracurricular activity. Apply at www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation.
Deadline: February 15 Amount: $10,000 to $25,000
Imagine Your Future in Agriculture by Monsanto Company
Anyone interested in a career in agriculture is eligible. Applications can be downloaded at www.Monsanto.com or www.NAFB.com
Deadline: February 15th Amount: $1,500
Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Scholarship Contest
Based on dependability, service, leadership, patriotism and must write an essay as well. Go to www.dar.org
Deadline: February 15th Amount: varies
CTA Scholarship Program
For a dependent child of an active California Teacher’s Association member. Info at:
http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/TrainingHR/Scholarships/ScholarDependent.htm
or contact Associated Chino Teachers at 628-0713.
Deadline: February 15 Amount: $2,000
California Teacher’s Association Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Open to students from an ethnic minority, planning to pursue a teaching related career. Must be the dependent of an active CTA member or be a member of Student CTA. Info at:
http://www.cta.org/InsideCTA/TrainingHR/Scholarships/ScholarMLK.htm
Deadline: February 15 Amount: varies
Best Buy Scholarship
Open to seniors that have good grades and outstanding community service. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship/htm
Deadline: February 15 Amount: $1,000 to $2,000
Colorado State University Scholarships
Open to seniors planning to attend Colorado State. Info at: http://sfs.colostate.edu/j21000.cfm
Deadline: February 15 Amounts: vary by scholarship
USA Funds Access To Education Scholarships
Open to seniors of low income families and who are from various ethnic minority groups (Native American, Black, Asian, and Hispanic). Apply at http://www.usafunds.org/ Various scholarships.
Deadline: February 15 Amount: Up to $6,000
National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship
Open to seniors with a 3.5 or higher GPA. The student submits an essay on Co-operative Education Programs. Scholarship must be used at one of 10 participating colleges. For more information and to apply, go to www.co-op.edu.
Deadline: February 15 Amount: $6,000 per year
National Co-Op Scholarship Program & Poster
High School GPA of 3.5 (b+) or better; Complete application and essay. www.co-op.edu
Deadline: February 15th Amount: Unspecified
Future Farmers of America Scholarships
Many different scholarships open to seniors that are FFA members. Info at: www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships/index.html
Deadline: February 16 Amounts: $500 - $25,000
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Open to Jewish teens ages 13-19 that have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engaged in projects which embody the spirit of tikkun olan (repair of the world). Info at: www.sfjcf.org/diller/teenawards.
Deadline: February 17 Amount: $36,000
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – Scholarships available to seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship at school and within the community; be nominated by an eligible community leader (see website for details); 3.0 GPA or higher; recommendation from an authority figure; financial need; U.S. citizen; use scholarship money to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Go to www.reaganfoundation.org/ge-scholarship.aspx to learn more.
Deadline: February 17, 2012 Amount: $10,000 - $40,000 - renewable
Mt. Sierra College - So. California e-plan contest
Entrepreneutial students start building on your business dreams. Submit a project proposal to highschoolplan@mtsierra.edu. More information and entry guidelines at www.mtsierra.edu/eplan_comp.php
Deadline: February 18th Amount: Varies
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Open to seniors that who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Applications available at:
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm.
Deadline: February 20 Amount: $5,000
Pacific Community Credit Union Scholarship
Local scholarship for high school seniors. Applications available at www.YourCreditUnion.com/Scholarship
Deadline: February 20 Amount $750
MARCH
Colorado State Provost Scholarship
Scholars who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement in high school. www.sfs.colostate.edu (select “Search SFS and type “Provost.”)
Deadline: March 1st Amount: $20,000
California Association of Collectors, Inc. (CAC)
A one-page application and a three to four page essay. www.cacesf.org
Deadline: March 1st Amount: $1,500 - $2,500
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Open to all high school students that submit a taped speech on the current year’s topic. www.legion.org/oratorical
Deadline: March 1st Amount: $1,500 - $18,000
American Foreign Service High School Essay Contest
Open to all students grades 9-12 that submit an essay on how members of the Foreign Service promote government interests. Details at www.afsa.org/essaycontest/
Deadline: March 1 Amount: $750 - $2,500
LUSO-American Education Foundation Scholarships
Open to students of Portuguese descent. Apply at www.luso-american.org/laef/scholarships.html
Deadline: March 1 Amount: $4,000
U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Open to seniors planning to attend a 4-year college full time. Based on academic achievement and community involvement. Must apply online at www.usbank.com/studentloans
Deadline: March 1 Amount: $1,000
California Farm Bureau Scholarship
Open to students planning to attend a 4-year college directly out of high school. Students must be pursuing a career in the agricultural industry. Apply at www.cfbf.com/programs/scholar
Deadline: March 1 Amount: $1,250 - $2,000
California School of Culinary Arts
Future Chef of America High School Culinary Scholarship Competition
Call 1-888-900-CHEF ask for High School Admissions and mention the Future Chef Competition for full scholarship details. www.futureusachef.com
Deadline: March 1st Amount: up to $4,300
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
These scholarships are for ethnic-minority groups or physically disabled students. Download an application at www.usafunds.org
Deadline: March 1st Amount: $6,000
Veterans of Foreign Wars – Scout of The Year Scholarship
Open to a young man that is an Eagle Scout or has won the Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Student must be at least 15 years old. Application at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=4371.
Deadline: March 1st Amount: $3,000 - $5,000
Cal State San Marcos
Must be enrolled at Cal State San Marcos in at least 6 units for the current academic year;
Must be admitted to a degree or certificate program. Must submit a typed essay.
www.csusm.edu/finaid/scholarship
Deadline: March 2nd Amount: $300 - $2000
California State University San Bernardino
Apply online at: http://finaid.csusb.edu and file a FAFSA
Deadline: March 2nd Amount: Various
California State University, San Bernardino Scholarship
Open to seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA and planning to attend CSUSB. Apply online at: http://finaid.csusb.edu
Deadline: March 2nd Amount: Not Specified
California State University, San Bernardino Alumni Scholars Program
Open to seniors with high achievement planning to attend CSUSB. Apply at school web site.
Deadline: March 2nd Amount: $3,000
California State University, San Bernardino J.C. Robinson Memorial Scholarship – (ALFSS - Association of Latino Faculty, Staff and Students)
Open to seniors with a competitive GPA planning to attend CSUSB as a History major.
Deadline: March 3rd Amount: $750
Cal. State, San Bernardino Scholarships (LOCAL)
Open to seniors planning to attend CSUSB. Apply at: http://finaid.csusb.edu/
Deadline: March 2 Amount: $12,000
Cal. State, Fullerton Guardian Scholars
Open to seniors that have been in the Foster Care System, planning to attend Cal. State, Fullerton. Apply at www.fullerton.edu/guardianscholars
Deadline: March 2 Amount: Full expenses for up to five years.
Johnson & Wales University National High School Chef of the Year Contest
Open to high school students that submit a recipe. Details & brochure available at: http://culinary.jwu.edu/content1263.html.
Deadline: March 3 Amount: $1,000 to Full tuition at Johnson & Wales
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program
Based upon athletics, leadership and community service. Apply at http://www.sammy.application.com
Deadline: March 7 Amount: $7,500
Annual Links Scholarship Award
Open to African American seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA, planning to attend a 4 year college or university.
Deadline: March 8 Amount: unspecified
DeVry Institute Scholarship
Open to seniors planning to attend DeVry. Info at: http://www.devry.edu/outreach/scholarships.html
(Must take the ACT or SAT test)
Deadline: March 9 Amount: $5,000
American Legion Auxiliary National Presidents’ Scholarship-Western Division
Department forms are available to high school students on the Internet. www.calegionaux.org/scholarships2003.html
Deadline: March 10th Amount: $300 - $1,000
American Legion Auxiliary National Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members-Western Division
Department forms are available to high school students on the Internet. www.calegionaux.org/scholarships2003.html
Deadline: March 10th Amount: $1,000
The Tylenol Future Cares Scholarship
Students pursuing a health-related career may apply for a grant online at www.tylenol.com
Applications Open March 12
Deadline: May 31st Amount: $1,000 or $10,000
Chino Basin Water Conservation District California Water Awareness Scholarship
Open to seniors that exhibit interest or are pursuing a career in the water industry.
Info at: www.wateraware.org.
Deadline: March 14 Amount: $2,500
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Open to seniors of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.00 GPA. Apply at http://hispanicheritage.org/
Deadline: March 14 Amount: $8,000 and a laptop computer
Mount St. Mary’s College – Women’s Leadership Scholarship Program
Ayala nominates one female senior planning to attend Mount St. Mary’s College, Chalon or Doheny campus.
Deadline: March 14th Amount: $3,000
Ronald McDonald House Scholarships
Open to seniors. Includes African American Future Achievers Scholarship – Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement Scholarship – Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources Scholarship and Scholars of Tomorrow Scholarship.
Deadline: March 14 Amount: $2,000
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California State Scholarship Award
Open to seniors of Portuguese descent with a 3.5 or higher GPA. Apply at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/scholarship.asp
Deadline: March 15 Amount: $500
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
Open to seniors that are children of veterans. Applications can be downloaded from http://www.calegionaux.org. Applications are too turned in to Nina Navarro Chino American Legion Auxiliary Unit #299 13759 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710.
Deadline: March 15 Amounts: $500 to $2,000
Save Me A Spot In College Scholarship Contest
Open to all grades. Students submit a poster, TV ad or written word entry to highlight the importance of college access. Information at: www.collegecampaign.org/contest.
Deadline: March 15 Amounts: $500 - $2,500
Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
Open to any student ages 6 to 18. Scholarship honors a student that has taken the lead in planning and performing an outstanding community service project.
Information at: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community02.htm.
Deadline: March 15 Amounts: $50 to $6,550
Educational Communication Scholarship
Open to seniors that have taken the SAT or ACT test. Based on high test scores, activities, and financial need. Fee required. www.honoring.com
Deadline: March 15th Amount: $1,000 - $6000
SCCTA - Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship Fund
Open to seniors planning to pursue a career in the cable/telecommunications industry. Apply at www.sccta.org
Deadline: March 16 Amount: $5,000
Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program
Open to seniors. Based upon contributions to the community, academics and participation in athletics, art, music, and poetry. Info at www.lajcc.org/foundation/scholarships.html
Deadline: March 17 Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Ayn Rand – Anthem Essay Contest
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