Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements Varsity Tutors Contest University Tutor Monthly Essay Contest Japanese American Citizens League s It Takes A Village Greater Riverside Dollars for cholars Katherine C. Webb Memorial 3/1/18 3/15/18 Enter monthly $200 Varsity Tutors runs a monthly $200 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is chosen to receive the scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest at http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship. $100 UniversityTutor.com will conduct a scholarship essay contest by posting a monthly essay prompt. To enter, log on to the website and submit essay by 11:59 PM Eastern tandard time by the last day of the contest period. Contest is open to anyone that is 16 years of age or older. Each essay must be at least 300 words. Visit website for detailed information and to submit essay: http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest 3/1/18 Up to $500 s are open to JACL members, their dependents, or any American of Japanese Ancestry. Available for high school students who are planning to attend college this fall. Applications are available in the office. 3/2/18 $500 National Black Grads will be awarding 25 scholarships to deserving African American graduating seniors in the Inland Empire who are pursuing a post-secondary course of study at either a college or university. If you have questions, email: nationalblackgrads@gmail.com. Apply online at https://goo.gl/forms/zvjvwrertjzx2k63. 3/5/18 $500 - $1,000 3/5/18 $1,000 - $3,000 Greater Riverside Dollars for cholars is pleased to once again offer scholarship opportunities to students in our community. The recipient must demonstrate clearly articulated goals and have at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants are assessed on overall merit, as this is not solely a needs based program. Application is only available online at www.greaterriverside.dollarsforscholars.org. Click on tudents & Parents tab at the top right of screen. Read Basic Eligibility Criteria and Frequently Asked Questions. Click on Log-in to set up an account. Complete tudent Profile (Applicants are required to answer all fields with a double asterisk and it is strongly recommended to answer all other fields. Applicants must complete the EFC from the FAFA EFC or AR from California Dream Act tudent Aid Report. If info is not available, type in 0.) Complete the application after clicking on My s. Click on the gray upport tab at bottom left of screen if help is needed. Begin the application process early! Katherine C. Webb (Katy) was a graduate of tanford University and was a proud supporter of Dollars for cholars. Her husband Matthew was a graduate of Poly High chool, as were her two children, Emily and James. At Poly, Emily and James were able to participate in many student activities, especially the Mock Trial program which held a special place in Katy s heart. With that in mind, Emily, James and Matthew established this scholarship fund to honor Katy. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to assist students who have made 1
Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements Riverside Women s Club Altura Credit Union Foundation s Kiwanis Club of Riverside Italian Catholic Federation Reginald Keith Edmond II Fund The Rebecca R. Harris/LaFern Cunningham Memorial positive contributions as participants on the Poly Mock Trial Team and/or Performing Arts. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship is open to current or former Poly graduates pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at nonprofit colleges and universities offering Bachelor s or Graduate degrees. It is open to students who are beyond the first year of college as well as open to students who were not awarded scholarships during their previous years(s) of eligibility. Application is only available online at www.greaterriverside.dollarsforscholars.org. 3/8/18 $750 Riverside Woman s Club is a community service organization that strives to promote education. This scholarship is for high school seniors (male and female) and awards are based on academic achievement, extra- curricular achievement, community service and personal essay. Financial need will also be considered. To request an application and/or any questions, you may email: rwcscholarshipapplication@gmail.com. Application and attachments must be emailed to the above email address. 3/12/18 by 5:00 PM 3/14/18 by 4:00 PM $1,000 Each year, the Altura Credit Union Foundation awards monetary scholarships to Riverside County High chool seniors pursuing a college education. s are available from three separate funds, each of which has a different criteria. tudents applying for any of the Altura Credit Union Foundation scholarships need to fill out only one application. Awards are based on academic achievement, community service, extra-curricular activities and financial need is considered. tudents must complete application form, submit transcript, essay, three letters of recommendation, AT or ACT scores and a copy of your FAFA EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) page. Applications available online at www.thecommunityfoundation.net and in the office. $500 - $1,000 Applicant must be a high school senior in Riverside. Applications are evaluated for: academic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities, financial need and personal qualities including promise and potential. Apply online at www.kiwanisofriverside.org/s. 3/15/18 $400 Applicant must be a senior level student who is Roman Catholic (need not be of Italian decent) who has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Application available online at www.icf.org. 3/20/18 $1,000 This scholarship is for outstanding senior athletes graduating from RUD and AUD that are members of Crossword Christian Church and planning to attend a two or four year college/university full time. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, be currently participating in a team sport, show community and school involvement, and demonstrate financial need. Applications available in the office. 3/20/18 Varies Riverside area graduating female African American senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA, school leadership, commitment to her community, character and determination. Applicant should demonstrate financial need. Applications available in the office. 2
Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements Caltrans District 8 Transportation Assistance League of Riverside College Riverside Republican Federated Women 3/23/18 $1,000 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 8 in partnership with the California Transportation Foundation is pleased to offer a transportation related scholarship to senior high school students. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior within an Bernardino or Riverside Counties seeking acceptance to an accredited community college and/or university. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and pursuing a career in the transportation industry. Applications available in the office. 3/28/18 $1,000 The Assistance League of Riverside is offering 4 scholarships to a Riverside Unified chool District, Alvord Unified chool District, or Jurupa Unified chool District AVID senior or other college bound senior who will be attending a trade school, two or four year university. Applicants must have a 3.0+ total GPA and demonstrate financial need. The application will be reviewed on the basis of the applicant s academic record, test scores, youth and community activities, essay, and letter of recommendation. Applications available in the office. 3/30/18 Varies This scholarship is given to a high school senior (male or female) who is dedicated to American Constitutional Values, the Declaration of Independence, Community service, the Freedom to achieve in a free enterprise system, and above all values equal justice, individual rights, respect for life, liberty for all, and the honest education for all people to achieve their dreams. Applications evaluated on scholastic achievement, school activities, community activities, political activities and overall appearance of the application. Application available in the office Riverside heriffs Association tudent Lighthouse Guild 3/31/18 $2,500 (4 awards granted) $1,000 (4 awards granted) 3/31/18 Up to $10,000 Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four year college or university in the U who are children of members of the Riverside herriff s Association or students who are attending high schools in Riverside County. Four awards will be granted. Financial need will be considered in the selection of scholarship recipients. Application materials are available online at www.rcdsa.org. Lighthouse Guild offers an annual scholarship program for collegebound high school and graduate students who are legally blind. For detailed information and application, visit www.lighthouseguild.org/scholarships Mitchell & Crunk Adoption 3/31/18 $1,000 This scholarship is now available to any high school senior nationwide with 3.0+ GPA. Apply online https://www.mitchellcrunk.com/commerce-ga-adoptionattorney/#scholarship-application. 3
Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements The Riverside Construction Company, Harmon/Lounsbury Fund Link Crew Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director s Association (C.B.A.A.D.A.) Ben and Bernice Hammerschmidt Memorial tudent View The Ruth chroff Fund 4/2/18 $1,000 This scholarship provides college financial assistance to outstanding graduating seniors from Riverside and an Bernardino Counties who are pursuing a college education in engineering, particularly in the area of construction or civil engineering. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, exhibit community and school involvement, and demonstrate financial need. Work experience is a consideration. Applications available in the office. 4/13/18 $500 Every year The Boomerang Project offers ten, $500 scholarships to outstanding senior Link Leaders. The criteria used for allocating scholarships are based on the following: individual initiative, successful impact, sustainable change and action above and beyond the call of duty. This scholarship is open to all graduating senior Link Leaders who have completed at least one year of service as a Link Leader. To apply: download and complete the application, submit with a letter of recommendation from a Link Coordinator (applications will not be accepted if letter of recommendation is missing.) Mail your completed application together with the recommendation form to: The Boomerang Project PO Box 600 anta Cruz, CA 95061. Applications must be postmarked by April 13. Download application at www.boomerangproject.com/blog/link-crew-scholarships. 4/13/18 $500 The Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director s Association provides scholarships annually to senior student athletes from Riverside and an Bernardino area high schools. This year there are 10-12 $500 scholarships available. They are interested in what makes you stand out above the other athletes in the area. Applications are available in the office. 4/15/18 $1,000 Available to Poly High chool senior athletes (one male and one female) who will be entering a higher education full time in the Fall. Must have lettered in at least one sport and have a minimum GPA of 2.5, plus exhibit the qualities of dedication, leadership, commitment, integrity and respect. Additional requests: two letters of recommendation, essay (max. 500 words), and interview. Applications available in the office. 4/22/18 $500, $1,000 & $4,000 The tudent-view is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a fouryear college, community/junior college or career school. It s quick and easy to apply: no minimum AT/ACT score or grade point average, no essay required, no lengthy application forms and no application fees. Apply online at www.student-view.com to complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. winner will be announced in May. 5/1/18 $1,000 This scholarship is available to outstanding African-American or Hispanic/Latino students residing in Riverside or an Bernardino counties. Applicants will be judged on a variety of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership in school activities, commitment to 4
Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements the community, character, determination and financial need. Applications available in the office. Elizabeth C. and Jack B. Clarke, r. Endowed Fund The Dr. Barnett Grier and Eleanor Jean Grier Fund The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, Inc. Community 5/1/18 $1,000 This scholarship honors the late councilman and his wife for their service to the Riverside community. This scholarship is open to students from all backgrounds; however, qualified African American students may be given priority. Applicants will be judged on a variety of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership in school activities, commitment to the community, character, determination and financial need. Applications available in the office. 5/1/18 $1,000 This fund is the legacy to their efforts to ensure equality in education, housing, employment, and opportunity for underrepresented and disadvantaged citizens in Riverside. Outstanding graduating seniors from high schools within the City of Riverside are eligible to apply. Applicants will be judged on a variety of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership in school activities, commitment to the community, character, determination and financial need. Applications available in the office. 5/1/18 $1,000 The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Community is a onetime $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to 25 college-bound high school seniors. The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, Inc. values education and offers this scholarship to empower community youth and provide resources to help them attend and stay in college. To qualify, high school seniors must complete the application form online which includes submitted a short essay or video on this year s select topic, a GPA of 2.5 or higher and submit all required fields online. If selected, students must provide proof of enrollment at any of the following institutions: Trade chool, California Community College, Cal tate University, Two-Year Associate Degree University, or Four- Year Bachelor Degree University. For detailed information and to apply, visit www.larryhparker.com/scholarship. The ACF Visionary 5/1/18 $1,000 - $5,000 High school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors who are U citizens or eligible non-citizens are invited to apply. The program offers multiple awards, with a top prize of $5,000. For detailed information and application, visit www.americancollegefoundation.org. (Use Invitation Code M673). Flyers are also available in the office on front counter. Athnet ports Recruiting Abbott and Fenner 6/1/18 $1,000 This scholarship is available to future college students who play or have played sports at the high school level. High school seniors are eligible to apply if they will be attending college next year. For detailed information on the application and selection process, visit http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm. 6/14/18 $1,000 tudents will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website: http://ww.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 5
Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements United Energy Workers (UEW) Healthcare City Property Management HOA ervice Financial Aid and Miscellaneous s 7/31/18 $1,000 This is open nationwide to those who will be attending college fall semester of. pecial consideration will be given to an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing a career in Home Healthcare and knows someone that worked in the nuclear industry and was subsequently approved for benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (EEOICPA), but anyone meeting the requirements & can demonstrate an interested in pursuing a career in Healthcare will be considered. This Award will be presented to current college students, but high school seniors who will be attending school in the fall semester of are also welcome to apply. Requirements This scholarship is judged & awarded primarily on merit & need. Completed application must be submitted online by July 31,. Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester. Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. A transcript must be attached to application for consideration. Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist. This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1000 to be awarded the fall semester of. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application. Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship. Apply online at https://www.uewhealth.com/eeoicpa-reca/#scholarshipapplication 7/31/18 $1,000 This scholarship is open nationwide to those who will be attending college during the fall semester of. pecial consideration will be given to an undergraduate planning a career in HOA Management but anyone meeting the requirements who can demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the Real Estate field will be considered. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Apply online at http://cityproperty.com/phoenix#scholarship-link. Varies Varies ee the following websites for information: www.scholarshipexperts.com www.meritaid.com www.hsf.net www.studentscholarships.org www.latinocollegedollars.org www.nerdscholar.com www.salliemae.com www.cashcourse.org www.apcf.org www.cksf.org www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org 6
Poly High chool List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements www.uncf.org www.legion.org/needalift www.dar.org www.collegeexpress.com www.zinch.com www.weirdscholarships.net www.tuitionfundingsources.com 7