NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN. December 2012 # 3

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1 PLEASE POST NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN December 2012 # 3 FOR INFORMATION ON THE ITEMS BELOW, CONTACT MRS. SWAVELY, FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP COUNSELOR OR MRS. RICAFORT, COLLEGE & CAREER GUIDANCE SPECIALIST ******************************************************************* Websites for Financial Aid Anycollege.net californiacolleges.edu collegeaid.net collegeboard.org collegenet.com college-scholarships.com COLLEGEVIEW.COM FAFSA.ED.GOV SCHOLARSHIPSFORHISPANICS.COM fastaid.com fastweb.com finaid.org scholarships.com csac.ca.gov edfund.org studentaid.ed.gov vccf.org apylp.org Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship December 7, 2012 Award: $4,000-60,000 Eligibility: High school seniors who are US citizens. Criteria: Completed application, employment, community service, honors and awards, leadership, extracurricular activities, essay, parental financial statement, counselor report, transcript, SAT or ACT scores, and letters of recommendation. To learn more about the scholarship program and to download an application go to Applications are due at the Lodge office at 2330 Los Feliz Dr., Thousand Oaks, Monday thru Friday, 10am-3pm. If you cannot make it before this time you may leave the application at the Lodge Lounge at 158 Conejo School Road. If you have any questions, contact Rick Herrera, Scholarship Chairman, at (805) Futuro Con Leche Scholarship December 15, 2012 Award: $4,000 Eligibility: Be of Hispanic heritage, legal US citizen, graduating senior, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, must be eligible to receive a Pell grant, must apply for the FASFA Criteria: For more information and to apply visit National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Award December 17, 2012 Award: Varies Eligibility: High school seniors running their own business, and who will attend an accredited, non-profit, two or four-year college, university, or vocational technical institution in the fall of Criteria: Academic records, extracurricular activities, leadership, character. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative will be heavily weighted. Financial need is NOT a factor. An essay is required. Apply online at

2 2 Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) December 20, 2012 Award: $1,000 or more Eligibility: The program is open to graduating high school seniors who are legal residents of the United States; will attend a two-or four- year college or university, less than 21 years of age, have a minimum 2.7 GPA, and reside within the geographic boundaries of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura counties. Students may apply for one of four different types of scholarships: RMHC/Scholars - All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. RMHC/ Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement (ASIA ) - Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage. RMHC/ African America Future Achievers - Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage. RMHS/ Hispanic American Commitment (HACER) - Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage. Criteria: Financial need, community involvement, essay content, academic achievements and records. For more information, go to Students may apply online at: For any questions about the Scholarship Program application process, please contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) via at RMHC@applyists.com (Subject Line: RMHC) or toll free Knight Essay Contest December 31, 2012 Award: $500 - $2,000 Eligibility: High school students in their sophomore, junior or senior year Criteria: word essay dealing with an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence or the framing of the US Constitution. For more information, visit or visit for essay guidelines. Laws of Life Essay Contest December 31, 2012 Award: $1,000 - $5,000 Eligibility: High school senior who intends to enroll in an institution of higher learning by fall of Criteria: Applicant will write a thoughtful essay about his/her life s purpose. Contestants will be judged solely on the quality of their ideas and ability to express themselves. Full entry information can be found at Schwartz Scholarship Fund (SSF) December 31, 2012 Award: $500-$1,000+ Eligibility: Have a maximum family income of $150,000 in the given tax year of application, legal CA residents, cumulative GPA of 3.0, enrolled as a high school junior or senior. Criteria: An application along with a 500-word essay. For more information and application forms, visit Ithaca College Park Scholar Awards January 2 and 15, 2013 Award: Full cost of attendance (currently $48,132) and stipends for other expenses for 4 years Eligibility: High school seniors Criteria: Complete common application and Ithaca supplement to be submitted by January 2. Submit Park Scholar Award application, essays, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and transcript by 1/15/13. For more information, call (607) , parkscholars@ithaca.edu, or visit

3 3 CSU Long Beach President s Scholar Program January 2, 2013 Award: Full payment of tuition and mandatory fees, renewable for 4 years (8 semesters) Eligibility: High school seniors, who are qualifying valedictorians from accredited high schools, or National Scholars (National Merit Finalist/Semifinalists, National Achievement Program Finalists/Semifinalists and National Hispanic Recognition Scholars), and who applying to California State University, Long Beach for Fall 2013 (deadline for online admission application is 11/30/11 and deadline for online President s Scholar Program application is 1/2/13). Criteria: A 2-page essay that addresses the topic outlined in the online application, transcript, SATI or ACT score, 2 letters of recommendation, activities, awards/honors, community service. For more information and the online President s Scholars application, visit CAEOP (California Association of Educational Office Professionals) January 4, 2013 Student Scholarship Opportunity Award: $1,000 Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.0 GPA, California residents, pursuing higher education and a career in business administration or education. Criteria: Need for financial assistance, scholastic achievement, initiative, extracurricular activities, quality and completeness of application materials. Application form can be found in the document library in Family Connection, College and Career Center folder. Application and accompanying materials MUST be postmarked by January 4, 2013 and mailed to: Claudia Jauregui-CAEOP Scholarship/Awards Chair Hemet Unified School District 1791 West Acacia Avenue Hemet, CA (951) X201 (951) (fax) cjauregu@hemetusd.k12.ca.us John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest January 5, 2013 Award: $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to grow in John Hancock 529 College Savings Plan Eligibility: High school students in 9 th -12 th grade or U.S. students under the age of 20. Criteria: Submit original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. For contest information, registration, and to submit your essay, visit UC Berkeley Young Worker Project January 7, 2013 Safe Jobs for Youth Month Public Service Announcement (Video) Contest Award: $ Eligibility: High school students ages Criteria: Design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens. Visit for details. Ron Brown Scholar Program January 9, 2013 Award: $10,000/year for 4 years or $40,000 in total (minimum of 10 recipients) Eligibility: African-American high school seniors Criteria: Students who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Instructions: For further information, contact Ron Brown Scholar Program at (434) , info@ronbrown.org, or

4 4 Ventura County Community Foundation January 9 and 11, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. Award: Varies depending on the scholarship Eligibility: Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Over 70 scholarships are available for students in Ventura County. Criteria: Completed application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, essay. To apply and get more information, visit Note: All applicants must REGISTER before applying for any VCCF scholarship. Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on January 9, There is a multiple-choice screening questionnaire designed to assist applicants in filtering through the different opportunities. Applicants may apply for up to 5 different scholarships. While students must complete some of the steps online, applications are NOT submitted to VCCF online. Complete application packets are due in the VCCF offices on or before the deadline: 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 11, This is a strict deadline. No ed, faxed, or incomplete applications are accepted. Ventura County Community Foundation 1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 150 Camarillo, CA Questions? vweber@vccf.org or lford@vccf.org. Burger King Scholars Program General Track January 10, 2013 Award: $1,000 - $50,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico; graduating high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; and is planning to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico. Criteria: Academic achievements and records, participation in school and community activities, completed application form. For details and how to apply, go to: Application period is from November 15, 2012-January Burger King Scholars Program Employee Track January 10, 2013 Award: $1,000 - $50,000 Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico; employee, spouse, domestic partner, or dependent of Burger King Corporation, participating Burger King franchise or be a dependent child of an employee of Burger King Corporation or Franchisees; graduating high school senior or current college undergraduate or graduate level student in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or Canada; maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or equivalent; and is planning to enroll* for the academic year at an accredited twoor four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico. (*Children of employees must be enrolled full-time, without interruption, for the entire academic year. Employees may be enrolled part-time or full-time.) Criteria: Academic achievements and records, participation in school and community activities, length of employment, completed application form. For details and how to apply, go to: Application period is from November 15, 2012-January GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program January 10, 2013* Award: $10,000 annually for 4 years (up to $40,000 per student) Eligibility: College-bound high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, have demonstrated financial need, and who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan at school, at home, at the workplace, and within the community. Criteria: Leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship, academic performance, financial need, and recommendations. Application is accepted by nomination only, by an eligible community leader, such as a high school principal, elected official or executive director of a nonprofit organization.

5 5 Apply online through or Finalists will be interviewed via Skype or telephone by a member of the selection committee. For specific questions about the application process, contact the program's administrator, Scholarship Management Services at and ask for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program or gereagan@scholarshipamerica.org. The Ronald Reagan Foundation cannot address applicant questions. *Deadline: January 10, 2013, or until 25,000 applications are submitted, whichever comes first. Edison International Scholars January 10, 2013 Award: $10,000/year for 4 years Eligibility: Plan to be a full-time student majoring in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or computer science/information systems. Must live/attend high school in the SCE service area, must demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students who are first-generation college students or have overcome a significant obstacle or challenge. Criteria: For more information about the application process visit Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition January 10, 2013 Award: Full undergraduate tuition plus orientation and undergraduate student fees renewable for up to 4 years. Eligibility: Must submit common application to Boston University No strict requirements, but majority of previous winners had 4.0 GPAs and were ranked in the top 5-10% of their class. Criteria: Must submit application along with a 600 word essay and nomination letter from principal or headmaster. For application and more info visit California Association of Collectors (CAC) Scholarship January 15, 2013 Award: $1,500-$2,500 Eligibility: High school seniors Criteria: word typed essay. The subject is Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years. For more information, visit or call the CAC office at (916) entries to: scholarship@calcollectors.net, or send entries to: CAC Educational scholarship Foundation 1455 Response Road, Suite 240 Sacramento, CA The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund January 20, 2013 Award: $1,000 2,500 Eligibility: High school seniors graduating in the year of application from a public school in Ventura County, and who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the fall term following selection of awards. Students must be working in the food industry, or sons and daughters of parents working in the food industry (the food industry is defined as retail supermarket companies, manufacturers, brokers or distributors of food products sold in retail food stores; individuals working in a fast food or regular restaurant are not eligible to apply). Criteria: Application materials are available at Gates Millenium Scholars January 16, 2013 Award: Support for the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. Eligibility: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American seniors with a minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA, will be enrolling in a college or university in the fall of 2013, have demonstrated leadership through community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Criteria: Forms are available at

6 6 College of Idaho Visionary Scholars Program February 1, 2013 Award: $10,000 annual, renewable Eligibility: High school seniors who apply and are accepted to the College of Idaho; have a 3.0 cumulative GPA through 7 semesters of high school; have a minimum 22 ACT composite or 1030 SAT score (Critical reading and math), and are residents of New England, Colorado, Hawaii or California. Criteria: 500-word essay that describes how attending the College of Idaho will help achieve your vision. Selection is by school nomination. For more information, go to Elks National Foundation Scholarship Legacy Awards February 1, 2013 Award: $4,000 Eligibility: High school seniors who are children and grandchildren of active Elks members. Criteria: Knowledge, charity, community service, and integrity. Go to to learn more about the scholarship program and apply online. If you have any questions, contact Rick Herrera at (805) ZONTA Club of the Conejo Valley Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Scholarship February 6, 2012 Award: $1,000 - $4,000 Eligibility: Young women years of age planning to go to college or university, with evidence of participation in public and political life, volunteerism, leadership activities, and dedication to the advancement of the status of women. Criteria: Photo, school transcript, letters of recommendation, proof of school enrollment. Download application from Responses to the questions may be typed on a separate sheet of paper and attach. Pay attention to the word limit for each response, and use double space, and 12 pt. font. Recommendations may be mailed directly to the address below, or put in a sealed envelope, marked confidential, and given to the applicant to include in the application package. Applications may be mailed, or dropped off in person by midnight February 6 th to: Zonta Club YWPA Scholarship c/o Denise Aiani, Scholarship Chair 1791 Sutter Avenue, Simi Valley, CA A drop off box is available at the front door and is marked Zonta Scholarships. If you have any questions, aianid@yahoo.com. National Co-op Scholarship Program February 15, 2013 Award: $6,000 merit scholarship for 1 year (and may be renewable) Eligibility: High school seniors admitted to 1 of 7 WACE Partner Institutions listed below Criteria: Students with a 3.5 or higher GPA who have been accepted for the academic year at one of the following WACE Partner Institutions: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology. Complete the National Coop Scholarship Program application including a 1-page essay of 500 words or less describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. Transcripts and recommendations aren t required, so please do NOT send them. For general questions, please contact Danielle Perry at (978) or Danielle_Perry@uml.edu. Submit your online application at or mail your hard copy application to: WACE 600 Suffolk Street Lowell, MA

7 7 FIDM/ Karen Kane Scholarship Competition March 1, 2013 Award: First Year full tuition to the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). Eligibility: U.S. Citizens and Permanent residents who are high school seniors (Class of 2013) or graduates. Criteria: For more information and application, go to: Newbury Park Basketball Association (NPBA) Scholarship March 1, 2013 Award: $250 Eligibility: Newbury Park Basketball Association (NPBA) is providing two (one female and one male) $250 college scholarships to graduating seniors from Newbury Park High School that participated in NPBA. Criteria: In your submission , please provide the following basic information: Full Name Phone Gender College Plans Years Participated in NPBA - please provide detailed information, i.e. 9 years from On an attached document to your , answer the following question in 250 words or less - "what my experience in NPBA meant to me." Submissions should be ed to NPBA President Tom Hare at thare@crpd.org. A copy of the application can also be downloaded from the Naviance document library. After submission, a committee made up of NPBA Board members will review and recommend approval to the full Board for award. You should be notified by May of the results of your submission. Any questions, please contact Tom Hare at thare@crpd.org. Italian Catholic Federation First Year $400 College Scholarship March 15, 2013 Award: $400 Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who achieve a total cumulative GPA (3 ½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet all of the requirements in either #1 or #2: 1) 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. OR 2) Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation membership of a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is mandatory for #2. Criteria: Scholastic achievement, transcript, letter of recommendation, financial need, leadership, extra-curricular activities, family membership/activities in the I.C.F. (if applicable), completed application. For more information, visit send an to info@ic.org or call (510) /9758. Application forms are available in the CCC, or can be downloaded from Send your completed packet with your name and mailing address to: Italian Catholic Federation Attn: Scholarship Committee 8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110 Oakland, CA Phone: (510)

8 8 Robert Miller Scholarship for Viticulture and Enology April 5, 2013 Award: $500 (Alan Hancock community college) - $1,000 (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) Eligibility: High school seniors who plan to major in viticulture or enology at either Alan Hancock community college or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Criteria: Provide letter of recommendation from an instructor, school principal or counselor, 500 word essay. For more information visit California Wine Grape Growers Foundation April 5, 2013 Award: $2,000 for community college, $8,000 for UC or CSU Eligibility: High school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are vineyard employees of a California wine grape grower. Criteria: Selection is based on financial need, demonstrated scholastic ability, community involvement and leadership and/or work history and a 500 word essay. For more information, visit Sierra Pacific Flyfischers Foundation William L. Harry April 15, 2013 Award: $1,000 Eligibility: High school seniors who will attend a two or four year college program in the field of fisheries, natural resources, environmental sciences, forest resources, oceanography, or a related field. Criteria: Completed application; 3.0 GPA; have passed the CAHSEE and successfully completed the required credits for graduation; official transcript; essay; two letters of recommendation; community service; acceptance in a two or four-year college or university in a program focusing on the above identified science field. Forms available at Mail application to: SPFF Foundation Scholarships P.O. Box 8403 Van Nuys, CA B. Davis Scholarship May 27, 2013 Award: $1,000 Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Criteria: Write an essay of less than 1000 words on: What would you consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 0r 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important. Go to for more information. Applicants must include their name and the school they are attending this year with their submissions. Applications must be sent by to: awards@studentawardssearch.com. Abbott and Fenner Scholarship June 14, 2013 Award: $1,000 Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. Criteria: Write an essay on: What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you? The essay should be between 500 and 1,000 words. All applicants should include their name and mailing address with their submissions. Applications must be sent by to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Big Sun Scholarship June 21, 2013 Award: $500 Eligibility: High school seniors who are currently involved in some sport in their community. Criteria: Annual scholarship awarded to a student athlete, regardless of which sport they are participating in. For more information about how to apply, visit or send an to athletic_scholarshipaward@bigsunathletics.com