ScholarshipS

Due: March 1st

Amount: TBD

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For  high school seniors of African-American Ancestry

Requirments: 

Must be a graduating high school senior accepted by a four-year college or university

 Must demonstrate a sustained commitment over time to community service activity

 Must meet electronic or postal submission deadline of March 31, 2025 (postmark

acceptable)

 Must be available for online interview the week of April 21, 2025 (TBD)

Due: March 29th 

Amount:TBD

https://www.southbaypanhellenic.com/applications

Scholarships shall be awarded annually to female graduates of high schools in the South Bay area who plan to attend a four-year institution where NationalPanhellenic Conference sororities (NPC) are established. The Panhellenic Alumnae South Bay Association (PASBA) is a 501C3 non-profit corporation and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its scholarship program. The PASBA scholarship is to encourage sorority membership among entering freshman women, however joining a sorority is not a requirement of this scholarship award.

Requirments: 

The applicant must be a graduate of a high school in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. (The boundaries of the Los Angeles South Bay area are the communities of El Segundo to the north, San Pedro to the south, and Carson to the east) The applicant must meet the minimum scholarship requirement of a 3.5 unweighted grade point average, based on the 4.0 system. The applicant will be judged on the basis of academic excellence, character, participation in school and community/cultural activities, and financial need.

Due: April 1st

Amount: $1,000

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The chapter has been actively involved in the community since 1947 with special projects that have included assisting students and veterans in various capacities

Requirements:

Scholarship Information

A statement of 1,000 words or less setting forth his/her career objectives (specifying how college major or college plans relate to future professional goals and reasons for these choices) and his/her financial needs (specifying reasons, if applicable)

Official transcript of high school or college grades, not a copy (with most recent semester)

List of extra-curricular activities, honors received, scholastic achievements, or other significant   accomplishments (maximum 2 pages)

Letters of recommendation from at least two but not more than four persons in authority from the high school or college the applicant now attends or from a community organization who are familiar with the applicant’s work (i.e. ability, work habits, integrity, character, potential)

Photocopy of United States citizenship:  birth certificate, naturalization papers, or the information page of U.S. Passport (Note:  Cover any photographs before copying.)

Due: April 1st

Amount: $1,000 per Year

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Requirements:

EFDM scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors that will be

attending an accredited two (2) year or four (4) year institution of higher learning such as a

college or vocational school as a full-time undergraduate freshman. Annual awards are $1,000

per year. Most awards may be renewed but not guaranteed for 3 years based upon the student's

re-application with evidence of satisfactory academic progress.

Due: March 31st (Miller-Full Ride)       

 Amount: Full ride or 10,000       

The Miller Full-Ride Scholarship | The Sola Foundation

thesolafoundation.org/the-miller-scholarship

https://www.thesolafoundation.org/scholarships

The Miller Full-Ride Scholarship was created to help close the financial gap for South LA students accepted to top-ranking universities, ensuring they have the opportunity to take their seat at the table without financial barriers.           

            SoLa Scholarship:                               

          At the heart of our scholarship program is gaining a second home and community at SoLa. Our ecosystem of support is designed to drive our scholars to the graduation finish line while maintaining strong ties to their roots. In addition to the scholarship funds, SoLa Scholars receive:

Career Development: 1:1 career coaching, a tailored job and internship board, exclusive networking opportunities, and paid summer internships / jobs opportunities at SoLa.

SoLa Scholars Community: Year-round community support, scholars online hub with bi-monthly curated newsletters, online affinity groups, and virtual and in-person community building events.

Annual Care Packages: Delivered at the start of each school year to help scholars launch their semester with some goodies and school materials from our team.

Requirements :

***Residency in Specific South LA Zip Codes

Applicants must reside in one of the following South Los Angeles zip codes:

90001, 90002, 90003, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90011, 90013, 90015, 90016, 90017, 90018, 90021, 90022, 90023, 90026, 90029, 90032, 90033, 90037, 90043, 90044, 90047, 90058, 90059, 90061, 90062, 90220, 90221, 90222, 90223, 90224, 90247, 90249, 90250, 90255, 90262, 90280, 90301, 90302, 90303, 90304, 90305, 90710, 90717, 90731, 90732, 90744.***

Selection Criteria

Priority is given to high-achieving students with limited financial resources who would otherwise lack the opportunity to attend eligible universities.

Recommendation Letter

While the requirement is not enforced, letters of recommendation are highly encouraged for applicants seeking consideration for the Miller Scholarship

 Due : April 15 - June 1 annually 

Amount: 3,000 Anually

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The Scholarship Fund is targeting students attending identified community colleges in the Southern California areas. The awarded community colleges are located in Los Angeles, Ventura, and northern Orange Counties. The Scholarship Fund provides awards for up to three consecutive years, $3,000 each year for students attending one of the designated community colleges. The scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation and/or food and is not to be included in the total financial aid package the students may receive. 

Depending on student's progress towards completion of degree, program, or certification as well as obtaining satisfactory academic standing, a student may receive a second- or third-year funding. Funds are disbursed on a semester to semester basis in order to monitor continuous attendance and satisfactory academic progress. Students must provide proof which includes transcripts from the previous semester and full-time registration for the subsequent semester. Recipients of the scholarships provide testimonies, as requested, on how the money is spent to support them to realize their dreams. 

The AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship Fund provides annual financial support targeting between 40 and 50 students attending the following community colleges: all nine (9) campuses of the Los Angeles Community College District, all three (3) campuses in Ventura County (Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura), Coastline Community College, Cerritos College, Glendale College, Long Beach City College, Pasadena City College, and Santa Monica College. 

Requirements:

The AJ Wang Foundation Scholarship Fund Applicant must: 

-Be a resident or citizen of the United States of America and its territories or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) and/or Dream Act eligible 

Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale 

-Be a graduating high school senior from an accredited high school with the goal to attend a community college and earn a degree or certification, and/or meet transfer requirement 

-Commit to enroll as a full time (minimum of 12 units) student, without interruption, for the entire academic school year at one of the above-mentioned community colleges Submit 

1. the official application form 

2. a letter of application indicating the college of his/her choice, student background, 

academic achievement, intended educational and career goal(s), and financial need 

3. a resume 

4. the latest transcript including grades from 9th grade through at least the first semester of high school senior year with the final transcript submitted along with full time fall registration no later than August 15 after the award is granted 

Provide most recent college transcript and subsequent semester full-time student registration annually by midnight January 15 for semester I and August 15 for semester 2 for continuous attendance which demonstrates progress towards meeting educational goal(s). Recipients must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale each semester and register for at least 12 units in order to receive continuous financial support. 

Award 

Each recipient will receive three thousand dollars ($3,000) a year for up to three years with $1,500 granted for each semester. 

Checks will NOT be sent to individual students; they will be mailed to the respective Scholarship/Finance Aid Office of the college the recipient is attending for disbursement according to the college's guidelines. 

• Priority consideration will be given to first generation college-bound students; and students living in non-traditional homes. 

Preferences will be given to students who plan to pursue non-traditional careers. Recipients are selected by a committee established by the AJ Wang Foundation; there will be no grace period for acceptance of application and/or subsequent semester submissions and no appeals for students who are not granted or denied the award. First time applicant materials must be received via email no later than midnight on June 1. 

Notification of awards will be provided in late July via email. 

All recipients will be known as the AJ Wang Foundation Scholars. 

Due: May 1st

Amount: 1,000

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The Lawndale High Alumni Scholarship was created to address the financial challenges today’s high school students are often faced with as they approach graduation and begin the passage into adulthood. The scholarship was launched in 2024 as part of the class of 1974’s 50th reunion celebration - a milestone worthy of a legacy! LHS Alumni are giving generously to help pay the way for the next generation of Cardinals to continue their education journey.

Requirements:

The scholarship seeks to support Lawndale High School Seniors embarking on their college or trade school journeys with the hope to alleviate some of their financial responsibilities so they may focus on achieving success in their goals.

Any high school student at Lawndale High School in California may apply for this scholarship opportunity. All you need to do is tell us how you plan to eventually pay it forward to future students at Lawndale High School.

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