The Marvin E. Leggett Jr / Linda Wilson and James Wilson: $4000 Scholarship 

• This Scholarship provides $2000 EACH YEAR for TWO years, if the recipient 1) remains a full time student at a community college and/or a four-year college or university, and 2) maintains a GPA of 3.0.

• Year #2 is not automatic: YOU MUST contact Inland Empire Community Foundation with your GPA and brief summary of your first year of college, in order to be eligible for the 2nd year… for the next $2000-.

• This scholarship shall be used for educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, books, school-related supplies i.e. technology, musical instrument or housing--via the college or university you are attending.

• Check your Remind account and school email as application was sent out by Ms. Velasco

• $1000- VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRAN 

• This $1000- GRANT is to be used for training, for learning about, and for developing the skills necessary for hands-on, skilled and/or technical work such as that of automotive technician, plumber, electrician, gardener, cosmetologist, massage therapist, computer technician, and including work as police or fire personnel, nursing or dental assistant, x-ray technician, care-giver, or certified home care -- to name just a few. This GRANT can be used at a two-year college, a vocational college, or a certified training facility for your chosen line of work. The GRANT funds will be sent directly to the training facility of your choice. 

• Check your Remind account and school email as application was sent out by Ms. Velasco

Criteria:

1. Be a graduating senior from an Alvord Unified School District high school or the child of an AEA member graduating by June 2024.

2. Submit an official copy of your transcript, which includes first semester grades from your senior year.

3. Submit two letters of recommendation. (One must be from a school administrator or any teacher; neither can be from a relative.)

4. Write an essay of no more than 500 words. This essay should include information about your financial need, school and community involvement, as well as your goals for the future.

5. Completed application form and all other documents listed above, must be received on or before Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Return all required documents to:

Alvord Educators Association

11830 Pierce Street, Suite 200

Riverside, CA 92505

(951)689-0804

Email documents to: aeaoffice@aol.com

The one-time scholarships for college students entering or enrolled in an art credential program at one of the California State Universities are awarded to those students who exemplify outstanding qualifications. The college students must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited educational program. The awards are sent directly to the designated college and disbursed through its financial office. All information must be presented accurately, promptly, and completely to the screening committee or the nominee will not be considered for an award.

Application Deadline: May 1 of each year. 

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the program:

• Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

• A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council

Award Criteria: Applicants may be eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards based on the criteria below and contingent on funds available by each Council:

National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000)

• The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000)

• The student has a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent

General Awards ($250 to $1,000)

• Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.

The 2024 College Prep Scholars Program is now open! The deadline is Wednesday, March 20. Start your application today >>

Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are almost six times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.