Local Scholarship List for Seniors Only
The listing is updated through your Career Center Senior Google Classroom. As information is received for the local Scholarships, they will automatically be posted along with requirements, deadlines, amounts, and application. If you do not see an exact deadline date you can contact Mrs. Herrera at the Career Center RM C33
National Scholarships Sites for ALL Grade Levels
FASTWEB is a useful resource to find and apply for scholarships. It is a free scholarship search engine that host thousands of national, regional, local (HD & County) scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: FASTWEB.COM
You can also download the FASTWEB mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
Here are some reasons why I recommend FASTWEB:
Scholarship bundles: You can apply to multiple scholarships using one application and the same essay prompt.
Vetted scholarships: The FASTWEB team personally reviews every scholarship listing on the site, to ensure the scholarship program is still active and the information is correct.
Personal matching: Once signed up, you’ll answer a few questions to fill out a basic profile, and then get matched to scholarships that fit your background, academics, interests, etc.
Clear organization: You can shortlist favorites and get deadline reminders about them. All drafts and applications are saved, and you’ll get updates on the scholarships you’ve applied to.
Direct, auto-filled applications: You can apply to many scholarships directly on the site (with forms helpfully pre-filled).
Estimated Application Times: Every scholarship has estimated application time to help you prioritize them
Scholarships Grouped by Essay Topics: Scholarships are grouped by common essay topics so you can minimize the number of essays you have to write
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
What is the College Board Opportunity Scholarships?
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships is a new program that guides you through the college planning process and gives you the chance to earn money for college along the way. This program doesn’t require an essay or application, and there isn’t a minimum GPA or SAT score. Instead, the program rewards you for the work you’re already doing to apply to college.
Who can qualify for an Opportunity Scholarship?
Current Juniors and Seniors.
How can I earn an Opportunity Scholarship?
You can earn scholarships from $500 to $2,000, starting as a junior in high school, by completing individual college planning steps. The more actions you complete, the more chances you have to earn a scholarship—complete all 6 and you’ll be eligible for the $40,000 scholarship.
Other National Scholarship Websites
The Shirley Mae Richard Memorial Scholarship Fund
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The Shirley Mae Richard Memorial Scholarship was created in 2011, and with generous donations, it has awarded more than $34,000 in scholarships to date.
We are grateful for those wishing to donate any amount and partner with SMRMS. Please send your tax deductible contribution to High Desert Community and Memo: Shirley Mae Richard Memorial Scholarship.
High Desert Community Foundation
P.O Box 2028
Apple Valley, CA 92307
