MARCH 2018 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Scholarship Name Date Details TheDream.US National Scholarship for Dreamers 3/1 Freedom Alliance Scholarships 3/1/2017 (rolling) CA Farm Bureau Scholarship 3/1 JACL Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship 3/1 National CCAA Scholarship (Nat'l Catholic College Admission Assn) 3/1 Sons of Italy Scholarships 3/1 Grade(s ) For DACA or TPS students who are attending one of the partner institutions for 2 or 4 year full-time program and have unmet financial need. 12 Amount $29,000 renewable Applications on ROLLING BASIS. Go to website in March to start process for fall. For children of a US Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Guardsman who was permanently disabled, killed, MIA or taken POW. 500 word essay: What does your parent s service mean to you? The Scholarship is not a full-ride, however in most cases it covers a significant portion of a student s tuition. The specific amount will depend on each individual student s need. 12 varies For Farm Bureau collegiate members who plan to attend a CA college and pursue a career in the agricultural industry. 12 $2,750 Several awards available. Applicant must be an active National JACL member at either an Individual or Student/Youth level. 12 N/A For high school seniors who have been accepted to one of their member institutions (Catholic colleges/universities). One student will be chosen at random from each of 8 regions. Of Italian descent; enrolled in an accredited trade school, college/univ., or community college next Fall. Two types of scholarship available: * Academic awards for HS seniors, and *Grants for Italian language summer study in Italy for HS seniors Palo Alto Rotary Club Vocational Scholarships 3/1 E4FC Educators for Fair Consideration Scholars Program 3/1 For students enrolling in an accredited career or vocational program at a regional school e.g. community college in a nearby county. Types of programs include but are not limited to: automotive tech, accounting, child development, dental hygiene, medical assisting, graphic design, etc. 12 $2,000 Financial awards to low-income immigrant college students who live and/or attend school in the SF Bay Area. Scholars are selected for their academic excellence, financial need and ommunity impact. Expected to participate in E4FC programming, events and activities through the year. 12 $7,000
National CCAA Scholarship (Nat'l Catholic College Admission Assn) 3/1 SF Aeronautical Society Scholars Program 3/1 Friends of the CA State Fair Scholarship 3/1 Growing Up Asian in America Art, Essay & Video Contest 3/2 Canada College Scholarships 3/2 Tzu Chi Scholarship 3/2 Every Body's Beautiful Essay Contest 3/3 Students Rising Above 3/4 Travis Credit Union Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship 3/5 Legischool Visual Arts Contest 3/9 Awarded to eight college-going high school seniors from various geographic regions attending one of our member institutions in the fall For seniors planning to pursue a college degree. Submit the application and a biographical essay on a legend of aviation. 12 up to $25,000 Many different awards here. Prefer: broad personal, civic & academic experience. Evaluated on commitment & goals established for chosen field, leadership, civic accomplishments, qualifications for category entered & the completeness of app. packet. 12 $2,500 An art, essay and video contest for K-12 Bay Area students to reflect on their heritage, take pride in their identities and share their experience of growing up both Asian/Pacific Islander and American. See theme online. All $500 For students enrolled at Canada College, College of San Mateo or Skyline College 12 various For outstanding college-bound seniors. Criteria: financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Essay contest - max 500 words. Answer one of these Qs: What do you love about yourself? Why should others love and accept themselves? How does the mass media affect your body image? See handout in Rm 45 for details. NOT YET READY AS OF PUBLICATION DATE. All $300 For juniors who are "rising above" - low-income family and demonstrated strength of character in overcoming obstacles not of his/her own making. 11 N/A Must be member of Travis Credit Union. For high school seniors bound for college. Criteria include: GPA, honors and awards, employment and community service, leadership and extracurricular activities, essay and financial need. 12 $2,000 Editorial Cartoon Contest A single image can convey a powerful message. That is why editorial cartoons are often used to explore complex subjects. Cartoonists use symbols, metaphors, caricatures and more to explain public opinion on current issues. In this contest, LegiSchool and KQED's The Lowdown invite you to express your opinion by creating an original editorial cartoon. Cash prizes awarded to winners and runners up. 9th-12th $150
Rotary Club of Redwood City Scholarship 3/9 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Community Service Scholarship 3/10 Italian Catholic Federation First Year Scholarship 3/15 AFSA National High School Essay Contest 3/15 OCA San Mateo County Scholarship 3/16 Que Llueva Café Scholarship 3/17 Freddie Solomon Memorial Scholarship 3/7 Elks - Undergrad. Students w/ Disabilities 3/15 Best College Essays contest 3/15 Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California 3/15 Otis M Carrington Memorial Scholarship 3/30 For RWC residents. Criteria include scholastic ability, responsibility toward education, & fin. need with emphasis on community service. 12 $2,000 For graduating seniors of Japanese descent. Awarded on basis of commitment to their community, written essays, academic achievement and personal characters. Participate in Cherry Blossom Festival Activities. 12 $2,500 For baptized Roman Catholic seniors of Italian descent. Based on GPA, Class Rank, Financial Need, Leadership, Faculty Reco. and Character Reference, Extracurriculars, Charitable Efforts, etc. 12 $400 Students write essay on topic assigned (see website for current info) regarding the American Foreign Service. All $2,500 For Asian Pacific American going to college next Fall. Several awards here: one without regard of financial need. Other criteria: community service and volunteerism, leadership & creativity, SATs +/or GPA. 12 $2,000 Of Chicano/Latino descent Undocumented student: someone born outside the U.S. but who lives here without the legal permission of the federal government. Must demonstrate financial need, academic potential and promise. 12 $500 For athletes with financial need, community service and leadership intending to major in a health care related field 12 $1,500 Must be a US citizen; have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and/or speech-language disorder. 12 $2,000 Essay contest for original college admissions essays by high school students applying to college for the 2017-18 academic year. Essays may be any length between 250-1000 words. Winners will be published in Best College Essays 2018 book. For high school seniors who have been accepted to one of their member institutions (Catholic colleges/universities). One student will be chosen at random from each of 8 regions. 12 $500 College-bound, participate in one or more school or area sponsored programs to improve the community. 3.5 GPA or top 20% of class. Check Naviance for updated info.
USPAACC US Pan Asian 3/30 RIT Spirit Writing Contest 3/15 Vella-Dankwerth Cultural Scholarship 3/17 Questbridge College Prep Scholarship 3/21 Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship 3/25 FEEA Scholarship 3/27 San Mateo County Alumnae Panhellenic Sorority Scholarship 3/29 San Carlos Junior Matrons 3/31 CAA/ESA Youth Scholarship 3/30 San Carlos Rotary Scholarships 3/30 Several different scholarships here -- see website. Bruce Lee Scholarship is open to all applicants, but the other scholarships are open to Asian Pacific Island heritage applicants only. Writing contest for students in Grades 10-11 who are deaf or hard-of-hearing with bilateral hearing loss. 10,11 $500 For students who write an essay on one of four Maltese topics listed in application materials. See Ms. Ignaitis for application. 12 $1,500 For juniors with good grades & financial need (household income <$65K/yr). Full scholarships to college summer programs, campus visits, college admissions counseling, etc. 11 N/A For seniors from historically underrepresented groups going to a 4-yr school next Fall. US citizen, GPA 3.0+, community service. 12 N/A For children of current civilian federal employees. Federal employee must have 3 yrs service by this Aug 31st. Award will go to 8 outstanding senior girls from any of 8 local public high schools including Sequoia. Must plan to attend a 4-year college or university that has National Panhellenic Sororities on campus. She must have maintained good scholarship and have domonstrated leadership potential at school or in the community, and be a positive role model for other students. There will be a 15-minute interview. Min. 3.0 GPA. Not for San Carlos residents only! Female senior w/ outstanding achievement & strong commitment to community service. Planning to attend a community or four-year college/university and GPA of 3.0-3.5. 12 $500 Eligibility: parent/guardian who is a full-time active employee of a law enforcement agency or CA fire department. Criteria include GPA, SAT scores, essay, & extracurricular activities & essay. 12 $4,000 For San Carlos residents & requires an interview. Criteria: academics, financial need. Also considered: pursuit of specific vocational goals, community service. Motivated students without top grades are also encouraged to apply, plus those considering jr. college or trade school. Application is on website http://scholars.sancarlosrotary.org/scholarships.htm. It says 2017 but is good for 2018. Please also print a copy of your application and mail to Mr. Cameron Miller, Jackson & Miller, 1313 Laurel St, Set. 114, San Carlos, CA 94070
CAC Educational Scholarship (CA Assoc. of Collectors, Inc.) 3/30 Hispanic College Fund - multiple scholarships by major 3/30 W.L. Butler Construction Scholarship 3/30 San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association 3/30 Hispanic Scholarship Fund 3/31 Janice M. Scott Memorial PFLAG Princeton U 10-Minute Play Contest - Juniors 3/31 San Carlos/Belmont Optimist Healthy Cities Tutoring Scholarship Award 3/31 San Carlos Lions Club Essay contest for high school juniorsand seniors who write an essay on the following topic: The importance of establishing and maintaining good financial credit during your college years 11 $2,500 For Hispanic students, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, full-time student in the Fall, GPA 3.0+, Must show financial need Two awards given to Sequoia seniors interested in construction related field e.g. Construction Mgmt, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical), Architecture, Design etc. Must be accepted into a college, university, vocational or trade school. 12 $1,500 Three scholarships: (one $3500, one $2500, one $1500) to students interested in law or criminal justice careers. Must submit an essay (up to 750 words) describing your reason for choosing this career path. 12 $3,500 Numerous different scholarships available, with varying requirements and deadlines. Eligibility: leadership through community service & extra-curricular activities. Selection based mostly on need, but academics, service, and writing skill are important too. Parents' adjusted income must be under $100K. Website not yet updated. 12 $2,500 For students of any gender identity or sexual orientation whose history, personal plans, & activities show support for justice & equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. 12 $3,000 Juniors: submit one play. Juried by Princeton U. theater faculty. 11 $500 For a senior going to community college or trade school. See Ms. Ignaitis for application. 12 $500 Two scholarships to graduating high school seniors who volunteered for 2 or more years as a Healthy Cities Tutor and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or trade school. Get application from Ms. Ignaitis. 12 $750 For San Carlos seniors. Submit essay outlining education, family background, school to which you have been accepted, major selected, future aspirations, etc.