Scholarship List
For more info see Mrs. Salisbury Career Center A215
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Update 1/23/11
Deadline January 27 Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholars $2,000 All seniors with a minimum 2.7 GPA are eligible to apply,
Deadline Jaunary 27 Ronald McDonald House Charities Asian Pacific American $2,000 At least one parent of Asian Pacific heritage, minimum 2.7 GPA
Deadline January 27 Ronald McDonald House Charities Hispanic American $2,000 At least one parent of Hispanic heritage, minimum 2.7 GPA
Deadline January 27 Ronald McDonald House Charities African American/Black Caribbean $2,000 At least one parent of African American/Black Caribbean heritage, minimum 2.7 GPA
Deadline February 1 Calif. State PTA/PTSA Volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average restriction. California resident, must be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA. Membership is $5.00 see Mrs. Salisbury for membership forms.
Deadline February 3 Volunteer Opportunity San Bernardino County Fair 14 years old or older, GPA 2.5 or better, 2 letters of recommendation
Deadline February 15 National Co-Op Scholarship $30,000 GPA 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, accepted for the 2011-2012 academic year at one of the following Drexel Univ., Johnson & Wales Univ., Kettering Univ., Rochester Institute of Technology, Univ. of Cincinnati, Univ. of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Tech.
Deadline February 15 Best Buy Scholarship $1,500 open to 9-12 grade, solid grades, community service or working. www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com
Deadline February 15 Nursing Home Abuse.net working towards a Degree in Nursing(preferably concentrating in geriatrics), Social Work, Psychology, or Healthcare Administration where they plan working with the senior citizen population. www.nursinghomeabuse.net
Deadline February 24 Victor Valley Chamber Foundation 3.0 GPA or better, RDeadline March 1 Charlotte Mousel-Republican Women $750-$1,000 Scholastic achievement, school activities, community involvement, political activities, general appearance of the application, and constructive thought demonstrated in an essay. “Why is the U.S. Constitution unique in human history, and why should each U.S citizen value its contents?”esume, References letters, Essays. www.vvchamber.com
Deadline February 27 Harbison Scholarship Trust Four-Year college scholarship, which includes tuition, fees, books and equipment. GPA 3.80 & SAT 1650 or ACT 25 / GPA 3.60 & SAT 1800 or ACT 30, need and extra-cirricular activities.
Deadline February 28 George R. Hensel Ethics Essay Contest $50 - $3,000 9th through 12th grade 500-1,000 word essay on ethics.
Deadline March 1 Charlotte Mousel-Republican Women $750-$1,000 Schalastic achievement, school activities, community involvement, political activities, general appearance of the application, and constructive thought demonstrated in an essay. "Why is the U.S. Constitution unique in human history, and why sould each U.S. citizen value it's contents?"
Deadline March 1 Sons of Italy Western Foundation Academic Awards and Italian Language Study Grants Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent. www.sonsofitalyca.org
Deadline March 7 Oro Grande Foundation $1,000-$2,500 Need. Letter explaining future plans, school and community activities, official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation.
Deadling March 10 Apple Valley Citizens on Patrol Must be pursuing a degree in a law enforcement related field, must be a resident of Apple Valley, letter of reference from a teacher, transcript, personal statement. See Mrs. Salisbury
Deadline March 15 Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California $500 Must be of Portuguese descent, 3.5 or higher GPA, participated in at least 3 extra-curricular activities while in high school.
Deadline March 19 Prince Hall Memorial Scholarship $1,000 to $5,000 Minority students, Need, GPA, participation in school, community, church, and teacher's assessment. Essay "What an Education Means to Me".
Deadline April 1 Don Ferrarese Charitable Foundation $4,000 Volunteerism Extra curricular activities, essay "Volunteers Make the Community a Better Place" www.Don-Frse.com
Deadline April 6 Cathy PappHigh Desert Youth Soccer League $500 2.0 GPA or better in Citizenship and academics, participated in the High Desert Youth Soccer League in Apple Valley for a minimum of three seasons, report card , letter of recommendation, 500 word essay.
Deadline May 1 Soroptimist-Irene Somerset Gould Scholarship $1,000 Must be a female and pursuing a business related career. Personal resume, 2 letters of recommendation, GPA 3.0 or higher, essay.
Deadline May 1 Animation Career Review $1,000 Pursuing an animation related degree program.
Deadline May 31 AccountingCareersforDummies.com $1,000 Academic performance, 500-1000 word essay "Describe the area of accounting that most interests you and why"., pursuing an accounting degree. www.AccountingCareersforDummies.com
Deadline May 31 Wisechoice $2,500 All high school students This is a college search website. www.wosechoice.com/?sid=gcfx
Ongoing Elks Vocational Grant $1,000 renewable http://chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html
Ongoing America Library of Poetry all grades submit 1 poem of no longer then 20 lines. www.libraryofpoetry.com
Ongoing American Liberty Scholarships $5,000 www.americanlibertyscholarship.com
Ongoing Army ROTC GPA 2.5 or better, minimum SAT math/verbal 920, ACT 19, physically fit. Agree to join Army/Army Reserves www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_students.jsp
Ongoing The Christian Connector up to $2,500 must attend Christian College www.ChristianConnector.com
Ongoing Free College Scholarships $10,000 www.freecollegescholarships.net
Ongoing Live Poets Contest $100-$1,000 Open to all high school sturents until May 31 of their senior year. www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com to enter
Ongoing Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship $500 Essay www.straightforwardmedia.com/meso/mesothelioma-memorial.php
Ongoing Nelnet $1 million Scholarshp Giveaway US Citizen, junior or senior www.nelnet.com
Ongoing (must check with local Chapter) Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Scholarship $2,000-$8,000 Ancestor chart, essay www.sar.org/youth/eagle.html
Ongoing Sun Trust Off To College $1,000 www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
Various American Legion Many scholarships for children of Military Veteran's www.needalift.org www.calegionaux.org
Various California Teachers Association 243 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts. www.cta.org
Various Daughters of the American Revolution Prusuing a degree in diverse disciplins including history, law, nursing, and education. Also an American Indian Scholarship. www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Various GM Scholarship Program 27 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts. www.gm.com/corporate/careers/student_center.jsp?p+scholaships
Various Hispanic Scholarship Fund 12 scholarships of various deadlines, qualificaitons and amounts www.hsf.net/
Various Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 70 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amount. www.maldef.org
Various SAE International Engineering Scholarships Open to seniors who will be pursuing an Engineering major or related science programs. There are several different scholarhsips. Septermber until December. www.sae.org
Various Scholarship Expert Scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts www.scholarshipexperts.com/app;e/htx
Great WEB Sites
www.freecollegeschholarships.com
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2010-2011
Deadline Mitsubishi Cement Corp. $500 Parent employed by Mitsubishi Cement, Letter stating past achievements and future goals.
Deadline May Kory Rudow Memorial Scholarship 2 letters of recommendation, signatures from Athletic Coach and Academic Advisor, 250-500 word essay "How has participating in competitive athletics played a role in developing you as a person and what are your future Plans?"
Deadline May CSE Insurance Group $500 to $1,500 Children of full-time or retired public employees, transcript, letter of recommendation, essay that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers..
Deadline May Nichole M. Lyle (Coley) Memorial Scholarship $200-$400 Senior who has participated as a varsity athlete in 4 seasons of water polo and/or swimming (any combination). GPA, letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Applicant must exhibit leadership, sportsmanship and good conduct on and off the pool deck, proof of enrollment in college, university or accredited trade school. A one paragraph long essay: "The impact of water polo and/or swimming on my life." Must have participated in 50% of the fundraisers.
Deadline May Adelanto District Teachers' Association $300 Attended Adelanto School District for at least one year or more.
Deadline May Donna Morgan Memorial Scholarship $300 Attended Adelanto School District for at least one year or more and was in Special Education (RSP or SDC).
Deadline Will to Win Senior with asthma who have achieved a level of excellence in one of the following: Performing arts, community service, athletics, visual arts or science. 3.5 GPA or better, have received at least one award related to their entry category. www.willtowinscholarship.com
Deadline April Apple Valley Rotary Club $1,000 Academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, Local Scholarship form, 500 word Essay "What community service means to you and what your plans for the future are". Give completed applications to Mrs. Salisbury
Deadline May Riverside Consistory Need, academics, community and school involvement.
Deadline May Lone Wolf Colony $500 2.5 GPA or higher, activities, interest in the health field.
Deadline April Calif. School Employees Association For members and non members $250
Deadline April Sunkist $2,000 renewable up to 4 years. The student or someone in the student's immediate family must have derived the majority of his/her income from agriculture, financial need, 2.7 GPA or higher, extracurricular activities, test scores, essay and references.
Deadline May The Hesperia Wranglers $500 to $750 GPA 3.0 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, personal statement, and priority to students with an equestrian background or future plans.
Deadline May Ruth Schroff Scholarship Fund $1,000 Outstanding African-American or Hispanic/Latino student. Academic achievement, leadership, character, financial need.
Deadline May The American G.I. Forum Education Foundation Offspring/siblings of active Military Personnel/Veterans.
Deadline March The Links, Inc. 3.3 or higher GPA, specific interest and/or contributions to the community, 2 letters of recommendation.
Deadline March Riverside Construction Harmon/Lounsbury Scholarship Fund $1,000 3.0 GPA, Study in engineering, community and school involvement, financial need.
Deadline March Prince Hall Memorial Scholarship $1,000-$5,000 Minority students, GPA, test scores, family income, participation in school, community, church, and teachers' assessment. Essay "What An Education Means To Me" .
Deadline March Reginald Keith Edmond Scholarship 2.5 or higher GPA, participating in Young Black Scholars Program, community and school involvement, financial need.
Deadline April Inland Empire 4 Wheelers $1,000 2 scholarships given out to those who are or whose parents are current members of a 4 Wheel drive club.
Deadline April Mojave Desert Supplemental Environmental $1,000 Commitment to environmental issues, GPA 2.5 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation, essay. "What you hope to achieve with a college degree". Include your educational and career goals.
Deadline March Italian Catholic Federation $400 Roman Catholic of Italian Descent, GPA 3.2 or better.
Deadline April Delta Sigma Theta Sorority $30,000 African-American female, attending a Historically Black College & Univ. 3.0 GPA or higher1500 word Essay “Why I am choosing to attend a Historically Black College or Univ.”, community service,
Deadline April Family Pharmacy $500 Going into medical field 3.0 or higher GPA, essay no more than 2 pages double space. “Why you would like to become a healthcare worker.” 2 letters of recommendations, community or school service.
Deadline January Calif. Environmental Health Association (CEHA) $300 Entering an accredited Calif. College or Univ. Essay “In your own words, describe why you think it is important to provide food safety in restaurants”.
Deadline January Delta Theta Chi $1,400-$3,100 High scholastic average, financial need. Photo, 3 letters of reference
2009/10 complete list
Siemens Competition $1,000 - $100,000 Math, Science, Technology www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm
Wendy’s High School Heisman Athletic Participation, Academic Performance, Community and School Involvement
www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
Music Center Spotlight Awards Visual Arts. $100 to $5,000 Applicants should submit work that best reflects their artistic vision, technical skill and understanding of medium chosen.
www.musiccenter.org click on Spotlight Awards.
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship$1,000-$50,000 Journalism www.freedomforum.org/freespirit
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) up to $10,000 Music, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, Writing $35 Registration Fee www.nfaa.org
Horatio Alger, $1,000-$10,000, Need based, Activities, Essay www.horatioalger.com/scholarship
Calif. Scholarship Foundation Miss USA Teen $1,000-$10,000 www.Missteenageca.com
Coca Cola $10,000 or $20,000 3.0 GPA at the end of junior year www.coca-colascholars.org
Friends of Arts Education Classical voice, dance, drama, instrumental music, and musical theater (voice). www.friendsofaecc.com
CIEE Study Abroad Scholarships6 Scholarships to study abroad. www.ciee.org/study/scholarships.aspx
American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship $1,000-$ 2,500 Children of veterans who served in the Armed forces during eligibility dates http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NationalPresident/index.aspx
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- Child of a Marine, income less than $80,000. Additional scholarships for children whose parent is participating or has participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. www.mcsf.org
Soroptimist of Apple Valley 2 letters of recommendation, essay www.souoptimistofav.org
Scholarships for Military Children
Intel Science Talent Search $5,000-$100,000 Science project www.sciserv.org/sts/
First Freedom $750-$3,000 Essay Open to 9th-12th grade
NextStep Super Teens 9th –12th grade
Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation 3 scholarships www.fourchaplins.org/programs.html
Toyota Community Scholars $10,000-$20,000 Must have a nomination. See counselor
American Architectural Foundation Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarships $500 to $2,500 Plan to study architecture. Must have a nomination from high school counselor, architect. www.archfoundation.org
AXA Achievement Applicants are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive and determination, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college www.axaachievement.com
Blogging for Progress Scholarship $500 - $1,000 Creative Writing Entrants create a blog on ProgressiveU.org and accumulate points to win. www.progressiveu.org
Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship $1,000 Studying Engineering 4.0 GPA www.aie.org/scholarships
Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher Scholarship Essay $1,000 www.nilrr.org NFIB
Young Entrepreneur Foundation$1,000-$10,000 www.NFIB.com/YEA
Frank O’ Neill Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Essay fewer than 750 words “ How the education of your generation is better or worse than the education of you parent’s generation. www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html
Humane Studies Fellowships $2,000 to $12,000 Students interested in exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary for a free society.
www.theihs.org
Elks National Foundation Emergency Educational Fund Grants Financial assistance to children of deceased or totally disabled elks. Must demonstrate financial need. Request application at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/eefgrants.cfm
Krosnoff Scholarship $10,000 4-year college bound student with cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, essay on topic “Select a song or poem that inspires you. Explain why. www.krosnoffscholarship.com/Scholarship.htm
UNA-USA National High School Essay Contest $500 - $1,500 1,500 Essay www.unausaessaycontest.com
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award $4,000 Children and grandchildren of Elk members
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy.cfm
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest No more than 1,000 words. Essay must describe how an elected official demonstrated political courage by address and issue at the local, state, or national level. www.jfklibrary.org Search Essay Contest
Christophers Poster Contest $100 to $1,000 Open to all students. Make a poster (15X20) Poster must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better. www.christophers.org
Film & Fiction Scholarship $10,000 www.theihs.org Society of Plastics Engineers $1,000 Career in the plastics/polymer industry www.4spe.org/scholarship-eligibility
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship $2,500-$5,000 Race, GPA, specific career paths www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
Wal-Mart Corporate Giving $1,000 4 scholarships 2.5 GPA or higher, Financial need. www.walmartfoundation.org
Union Plus Scholarship Program www.unionplus.org Discover Scholarship Program High School Juniors only. Minimum 2.75 GPA Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge.
www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition Essay $100 to $3,000 All high school students are eligible. Write an essay of 700 to 1,000 words discussing a scientific or technological development, event, or theory that has captured your interest and attention. http://thechallenge.dupont.com/
Optimist International Essay Contest$650 -$6,000 Open to all students under 19 years of age www.optimist.org
Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship $500-$5,000 Bank of America Associate. Achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, adn financial need. www.bankofamerica.com/fondation
Carl's Jr. Carl N. & Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarhip Program www.carlsjr.com/promotions
Kohl's Kids Who Care $50-$5,000 (ages 6-18), Volunteerism Must be nominated. www.kohlscorporation.com/communityRelations/scholarship/program-information.asp
National Peace Essay Contest $1,000 - $10,000 1,500 word essay /programswww.usip.org/projects/ Calif. State PTA/PTSA Scholarship $500 Volunteer service, essay, 2 reference letters. http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/high-school-grad.cfm
Schools First $500 Member of a Federal Credit Union, 2.5 GPA or above, letters of recommendation, community involvement, School involvement, leadership positions.
www.SchoolsFirstfcu.org/mea
Southern California Mothers of Twins Clubs.$250 - $1,800 Must be a multiple birth studentEssay, need, achievement www.scmotc.org/Scholaship.htm
CIF Spirit of Sport $500 Athlete who is a positive role model. Essay Must be nominated. http://www.cifstate.org/awards/pdf/Spirit_of_Sport_application.pdf
Burger King Scholars Program $1,000 GPA 2.5 or higher, Work part-time Involved in community, financial need www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.htmlAmerican Foreign Service Association $2,500 Dependant of the American Foreign Service, Essay www.afsa.org/scholar/
KFC Colonel’s Scholars up to $20,000 GPA 2.75 or higher, enroll in public college or university within residence state, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, legal resident, financial need www.kfcsch 10
Access to Education $1,500-$6,000 Need, ethnic-minority or physically disabled. www.usafunds.org/scholarship
AFA teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness$5,000 Essay www.afateens.org $
FFA/Monsanto Your Future in Agriculturewww.ffa.org
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Four different scholarships $1,500, Pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth/scholaship.asp
Safe Jobs for Youth $200-$400 teens between 14 and 18.Design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health. www.youngworkers.org
Bank of America Student Leader Open to Juniors and Seniors 8 week paid summer internship, all-expense-paid week in Washington D.C. www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders
Vegetarian Resource Group $5,000 Essay, letters of recommendations, documentation related to your promotion of vegetarianism. www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
CIF Scholar-Athlete $2,000 Essay GPA 3.7 or higher unweighted, 2 years varsity play, letters of recommendation. Must be nominated www.cifstate.org/awards
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers $2,500 Sons and daughters of U.S. members who are now in their junior year and have taken the “PSAT” exam in October 2009. National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. www.bacweb.org/member_benefits/educaion.htm
US Bank $1,000 www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
Vice Admiral E.P. Travers Scholarship and Loan Up to $2,000 a year children of activie duty or retired Sailors and Marines www.nmcrs.org/travers.html
Women's Western Golf Foundation $2,000 renewable 3.0 GPA or better, need www.wwga.org
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund Dependent children of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. www.aerhq.org
Davidson Fellows Award $10,000 - $50,000 Outstanding achievements of their talents with a significant piece of work in one of the following categories Science, Technology, Mathematics, Music literature, Philosophy, “Outside the Box” www.davidson-institute.org Page 2 of 3
Body By Milk $7,500 Academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience. Must be nominated www.bodybymilk.com
AGI Minority Participation Program Field of study in Earth Science or geoscience //mpp/www.agiweb.org
SCCTA Southern Calif. Cable &Telecommunications Association. $500 - $2,500 Specific career goals, essay, letters of recommendation. www.sccta.org
American Legion National Oratorical Contest $1,500-$18,000 Oratorical not less the 8 minutes or more the 10 minutes on assigned topic. /oratoricalwww.legion.org/programs/youthprograms
Friends of the California State Fair $750-$2,000 GPA 3.0 or better, personal statement and essay, letters of recommendation. www.bigfun.org
Save me a spot in college 6th thru 12th graders Essay “Why should California leaders save me and my peers a spot in College?” www.collegecampaign.org/contest
American Postal Workers Union E.C. Hallbeck Scholarship $1,000 Child or grandchild of an active, retired or deceased APWU member. www.apwu.org
CHP 11-99 Foundation Scholarship Legal dependents of current, retired or killed in the line of duty CHP employees. http://scholarship.chp11-99.org
Daughters of the Cincinnati $1,000 - $3,000 annually. Daughters of career officers commissioned in the regular US army, navy, airforce, coast guard, or marine corps (active, retired,or deceased.) www.daughters1894.org
Armed Services YMCA Essay Contest $100-$1,000 Open to all students in all grades who are dependents of active duty or Reserve/Guard military personnel. www.asymca.org
Ayn Rand Essay Contest $30-$2,000 600 to 1,200 word essay on Ayn Rand’s “Anthem” Open to 8th, 9th &10th Graders www.aynrandeducation.com
Asian American Journalists Association 4 scholarships, up to $25,000 www.aaja.org
Leonard Milberg '53 Secondary School Poetry Prize $100-$500 Juniors www.princeton.edu/arts
Academy of Giving $3,000 Volunteer, essay Letters of Recommendation www.LStream.org
Children’s Scholarship Program $500 3.0 or higher GPA, Child of a California Law Enforcement Association member or a retired member who is a member of the NPFBA. www.clea.org
American Chemical Society up to $300 African-American, Hispanic, and Native Americans, Chemical Science studies. Up to $5,000 www.acs.org/scholars
Ashley Marie Easterbrook Internet Scholarship $1,000-3.5 to 3.74 unweighted GPA, 500 word essay, letter of recommendation www.ashleysdream.org
George Frey Arts Scholarship Studying the arts (including architectural design, music, dance, drama and visual arts), Photo or other example of best work essay. www.LynnFoundation.net
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund $2,500 Top 15% rank, SAT or ACT scores, financial need, parent or grandparent a member of the Teamsters. www.teamster.org
The Lynn Foundation $250 - $5,000 GPA, essay, need and other factors. www.LynnFoundation.net
US Bank $1,000 wwwusbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm
American Medical Technologists $500 Pursuing a career in one of the American Medical Technologists i.e medical laboratory tech, medical assist, dental assist, phlebotomy, or office laboratory tech. need. www.amt1.com
Association of California Water Agencies $3,000 Scholarship achievement, financial need, pursuing a degree in specific fields, letters of recommendations.ww.acwa.com/news_info/scholarships
Children's Scholarship Program $ 500 3.0 or higher GPA, Child of a Calif. Law Enforcement Association member or retired member who is a member of the NPFBA. www.clea.org
CIF Spirit of Sport $500 Athlete who is a positive role model. Essay Must be nominated. http://www.cifstate.org/awards/pdf/Spirit_of_Sport_application.edf.
High Desert Grange Scholarship Essay, experiences in agriculture, future in agriculture. http:californiagrange.org
Spence Reese Scholarship $4,000 Pursuing a career in Medicine, Engineering, Law, or Political Science. www.sdyouth.org/scholarships.htm
Deadline April 2, 2010 Louise Stewart Memorial Scholarship $500-$1,000 Plan on attending Victor Valley College, GPA 3.0or higher, need, community/school involvement, essay See Mrs. Salisbury
Calif. Chicano News Media Association$500 - $1,000 Latino student who is planning a career in journalism. Essay, reference letters, sample of work. www.ccnma.org
American Foreign Service $2,500 Essay www.afsa.org/essaycontest/essaytopic10.cfm
Edison Scholars Program $10,000 2.5 or higher GPA, met CSU placement standards, course of study in: math, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, computer science.4 year college and home in area serviced by Edison. www.edison.com/education
AEMP Foundation up to $2,000 A career with heavy equipment. www.aemp.org
Electronic Document Systems Foundation $250 - $5,000 Pursuing a career in marketing, graphic communications &art; E-commerce, imaging science, printing, web authoring and/or more. www.edsf.org
Soroptimist International of Apple Valley $500 -Female, essay (250 words maximum) describing yourself and your goals, 2 letters of recommendations. www.soroptimistav.org
Calif. Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Daughter or son of an active teamster member www.teamsters952.org
Leonard Milberg ’53 Secondary School Poetry Prize$100-$500 Juniors.
Elks Vocational Grant $1,000 renewable http://chea-elks.org/Vocationalgrant.html
America Library of Poetry All Grades submit 1 poem of no longer then 20 lines www.libraryofpoetry.com
American Liberty Scholarships $5,000
www.americanlibertyscholarship.com
Army ROTC GPA 2.5 or better, Minimum SAT math/verbal 920, ACT 19, physically fit. Agree to join Army/Army Reserves
www.goarmy.com/rotc/high_school_student.jsp
The Christian Connector up to $2,500 must attend Christian College
www.ChristianConnector.com
Open Elks Vocational Grant $1,000 renewable
http://chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html
College Scholarships $10,000
www.freecollegescholarships.net
Live Poets Contest $100-$1,000 Open to all high school students until May 31 of their senior year.
www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship $500 Essay
www.straightforwardmedia.com/meso/mesothelioma-memorial.php
Nelnet $1 million Scholarship Giveaway US Citizen, junior or senior
www.nelnet.com
Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Scholarship $2,000-$8,000 Ancestor chart, essay
www.sar.org/youth/eagle.html
Sun Trust Off To College $1,000
www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
Vo-Tech Scholarships $500
www.straightforwardmedia.com/votech/
American Legion Many Scholarships for children of Military Veteran’s www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships and/or www.needalift.org www.calegionaux.org
California Masonic Foundation 34 Scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts.
www.californiamasons.org
California Teachers Association 243 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts.
www.cta.org
Dale E. Fridell Scholarship $1,000 Need based
www.straightforwardmedia.com/fridell/
Daughters of the American Revolution Pursuing a degree in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. Also an American Indian Scholarship. www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
GM Scholarship Program 27 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts.
www.gm.com/corporate/careers/student-center
Hispanic Scholarship Fund 12 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts.
www.hsf.net/scholarships
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 70 scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts.
www.maldef.org
National Italian American Foundation Many scholarships for juniors and seniors of Italian heritage.
www.niaf.org
Scholarship Expert Scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts.
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Scouting Scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts www.scouter.com/compass/ click on "Index of Compass" and then to scholarship in the list.
Teacher Scholarships - Scholarships of various deadlines, qualifications and amounts for students who want to become teachers
www.straightforwardmedia.com/education/
Young Native Writers Essay Open to Native Americans www.indian.hklaw.com
Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Junior in high school, college bound, community service, needwww.hamiltonfriends.org
Student Insights$500-$4,000 Random drawing. www.student-view.com
Signet Essay Contest $1,000 open to Juniors and Seniors, essay on "War of the Worlds" http://us.penguingroup.com
Student Insights $500-$,000 Random drawing. www.studentinsights.com
Ayn Rand Essay Contest$30-$2,000 600 to 1,200 word essay on Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead” www.aynrand.org/contests
Academy of Giving$3,000 Participate in campus blood drive, 30 hours community service- 10 with blood Bank, 300 word essay, 3 letters of recommendation, application packet. www.academyofgiving.org
Holocaust Remembrance Project$300 -$10,000 Essay under 1,200 words. 9th through 12thgrade. www.holocaust.hklaw.com
National Association for the Self-Employed Up to $24,000 Dependent of NASE members. www.nase.org
National Association of Theatre Owners of Calif./Nevada up to $7,500 GPA 3.0 or higher, worked 500 hours during the year in a member theatre, Essay www.natocalnev.org/schoarship.htm
Contribution Scholarship $1,000 All High School Students Recognized a need or problem in their community, have determined a way to address this need and have developed a plan to correct the problem. www.studentresearch.org/publicDeadline March APWA Engineering $500-$1,500 GPA, need www.apwahdsoca.com/scholarships
Deadline April Louise Stewart Memorial Scholarship Must be planning to attend VVC, 3.0 or higher, community/school involvement, essay ("Why should you be chosen for this scholarship"), letters of recommendation.
Deadline April Sunset Hills Children's Foundation Going to attend a 4 year college/university, personal essay, letter of recommendation, school or community activities. www.sunsetchildren.org
Deadline April Trever Bennett Memorial Scholarship Studying Fine Art, 3.0 or higher, community/school involvement, essay ("Why should you be chosen for this scholarship"), letters of recommendation.
Deadline April Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship Must live in Adelanto, 3.0 or higher, community/school involvement, essay ("Why should you be chosen for this scholarship"), letters of recommendation.
Deadline March Youth Leadership Conference FREE open to young men in grades 9-12
Deadline April Smithsonian Latino Center $2,000 Stipen-One week training seminar in Washington D.C. and four week paid internship in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Deadline April College Expo & Student Athlete Symposium Essay "Why is a College Education Important to Me?" Must be present to receive scholarship.
Deadline April Women in Mining $1,000 Study related to mining, geology, engineering or environmental studies, 3.0 GPA or higher.
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2011-2012
Deadline November 1 Prudential Spirit of Community $1,000 and trip to Washington D.C.
Deadline November 14 Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project All expense paid 4 day - 3 nignt conference in Sacramento for their Youth Leadership Conference.
Deadline December 1 Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award $1,000 750 word essay "Where you volunteer and why. Describe the goals of the organization and its impact on the problem(s) it addresses. What is your role in the organization? What have you accomplished as a volunteer?" Young women 14 to 17 volunteers Apple valley & Victor Valley.
Deadline December 1 American Legion Oratorical Scholarship $1,500 to $18,000 All high school age Speech not less than (3) minutes or more than five (5) minutes on assigned topics.
Deadline December 2 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student $60,000, no more than 500 word essay "Using one of the leadership roles or extracurricular activities you prioritized as being important to you, describe what impact the experience had on you, what you contributed, what you learned about yourself, and how it has influenced your plans for the future."
Deadline January 6 California Association of Educational Office Professionals $1,000 2.0 GPA, Need, Activities, Chosen field business administration or education.
Deadline January 6 The Sport Foundation 3 awards - (1)Rose & Frank Wolsztyiniak Memorial $500 Overcome obstacles in order to succeed both personally and academically. (2) Sports Medicine Scholarship $500 Pursuing a career in a sport related field, (3) Inland Empire All-Star Football Classic $1,000 Player who has maintained the highest of academic standards as well as acting as a role model in the athletic endeavors.
Deadline January 9 Rotary International 4 way Speech Contest $1,500 to $5,000 All High School Students.
Deadline January 9 Dan Stover Music Competition $1,500-$5,000 ability to play a musical instrument.
Deadline January 11 Gates Millennium Scholars Full scholarship. Minority, 3.3 GPA or higher, leadership, community service, low income. www.gmsp.org
Deadline January 15 Inland Empire Mensa $300 to $1,000 Essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicant's career, vocational, or academic goal. www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Deadline January 16 Calif. Association of Collectors $1,500 - $2,500 700 to $1,000 essay “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years” www.cacesf.org
Deadline April 1 Wuzz-Fuzz $500 Will be pursuing a degree in a law enforcement related field or must have a parent or grandparent who is an active or retired member of law enforcement agency.