List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements Varsity Tutors Contest University Tutor Monthly Essay Contest The Riverside Construction Company, Harmon/Lounsbury Fund HonorsGradU Design a Better Future Eta Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Riverside Association of School Managers (RASM) Schlolarship Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director s Association 4/1/18 4/15/18 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 Standard 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 4/2/18 $1,000 This scholarship provides college financial assistance to outstanding graduating seniors from Riverside and San 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. 4/8/18 (first round) $10,000 Whether through essays or multimedia, students have used their voices to share visions for a better world. High school seniors are asked to submit a proposal for how they ll better their communities. It consists of a 3 round process, using principles of design thinking. For detailed information, visit www.honorsgradu.com/scholarship. 4/9/18 This scholarship is available to females who will be graduating from high school in June, plan to attend a four year university or college as a full time student and has a cumulative non-weighted GPA of 3.0. Additionally, applicant must be involved in extra curricular and/or community activities. Applications available in the office. 4/11/18 by 4:00 PM $500 applicants must be a graduating 12 th grade student who has completed their K-12 education in Riverside Unified School District. Qualified students must have exhibited above average academic performance, the potential for leadership, involvement in school activities, and acceptance for admission to a vocational school or to an accredited college or university. The student s financial need shall also be a criteria for selection. Applications available in the office. 4/13/18 $500 The Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director s Association provides scholarships annually to senior student athletes from Riverside and San Bernardino area high schools. This year there are 10-12 $500 1
List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements (C.B.A.A.D.A.) scholarships available. They are interested in what makes you stand out above the other athletes in the area. Applications are available in the office. Link Crew 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 Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Applications must be postmarked by 13. Download application at www.boomerangproject.com/blog/linkcrew-scholarships RCTA 4/13/18 by 5:00 PM $500-$1,500 The Riverside City Teachers Association is awarding multiple $500 and $1,000 scholarships. All RUSD graduating seniors are eligible to apply. At least one of the twelve scholarships is designated for the son or daughter of an RCTA member, no matter from which high school he/she may be graduating. Students selected for consideration will be applicants who demonstrate excellence in academics (3.0 GPA or higher) and who have shown leadership in community activities or in RUSD schools. Application forms are available in the office. Applications must be received at RCTA office by 5:00 PM. Ben and Bernice Hammerschmidt Memorial 4/15/18 $1,000 Available to Poly High School 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. Watts Humanitarian Student View Program 4/15/18 $500 + laptop computer 4/22/18 $500, $1,000 & $4,000 This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors with potential for service and leadership. Criteria includes: minimum 2.5 GPA and active involvement in leadership roles in school and in the community. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. Apply online at www.whsfinc.com. The Student-View Program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. It s quick and easy to apply: no minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average, no essay required, no lengthy application forms and 2
List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements 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. Martin Luther King Senior Citizen s Club California School Employees Association Chapter #506 The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker, Inc. Community The Ruth Schroff Fund Elizabeth C. and Jack B. Clarke, Sr. Endowed Fund 4/27/18 $1,000 Students of African American decent who are graduating seniors from the Riverside Unified School District High Schools are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be judged on academic achievement (2.5 minimum GPA), leadership in school activities, commitment to the community, goals and determination and financial need. You may be asked for an interview. Applications available in the office. 4/30/18 $500 The CSEA Award Program provides financial assistance to dependent children of CSEA Chapter #506 members. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, planning to enter full time an accredited college by the fall term following the granting of scholarship. Applicant must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is a member in good standing of CSEA Riverside Chapter #506. Applications are available in the office. 5/1/18 $1,000 The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Community is a one-time $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to 25 collegebound 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 School, California Community College, Cal State University, Two-Year Associate Degree University, or Four-Year Bachelor Degree University. For detailed information and to apply, visit www.larryhparker.com/scholarship. 5/1/18 $1,000 This scholarship is available to outstanding African-American or Hispanic/Latino students residing in Riverside or San Bernardino counties. 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 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, 3
List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements determination and financial need. Applications available in the office. The Dr. Barnett Grier and Eleanor Jean Grier Fund 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. The ACF Visionary Program 5/1/18 $1,000 - $5,000 High school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors who are US 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. Quirk Law Firm Foster Child Quirk Law Firm First Generation Athnet Sports Recruiting Abbott and Fenner Program United Energy Workers (UEW) Healthcare 5/31/18 $1,000 This scholarship is available to incoming college students who are currently or were placed in foster care, group home or private home of a state certified caregiver/foster parent. Apply online at www.quirklawyers.com/our-firm/foster-child-scholarship/ 5/31/18 $1,000 This scholarship is open to incoming college students whose parents did not attend any post high school education. Apply online at www.quirklawyers.com/.our-firm/first-generation-collegescholarship/ 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 Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website: http://ww.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. 7/31/18 $1,000 This is open nationwide to those who will be attending college fall semester of. Special 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 Program (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, 4
List 2017- Due Date Amount Requirements 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. City Property Management HOA Service 7/31/18 $1,000 This scholarship is open nationwide to those who will be attending college during the fall semester of. Special 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. Alert1 1/10/19 $250 Alert1 is offering a scholarship to college-bound senior high school students interested in the senior care industry. Apply online at www.alert-1.com/scholarship. Financial Aid and Miscellaneous s Varies Varies See the following websites for information: www.scholarshipexperts.com www.latinocollegedollars.org www.salliemae.com www.meritaid.com www.fastweb.com www.legion.org/needalift www.collegeexpress.com www.finaid.com www.hsf.net 5
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