Scholarships

DOWNEY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FUTURE TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS MARCH 31

Download an application HERE. Be a graduating DHS senior. Planning on entering the teaching profession. Complete the application, prepare a student resume, and write an essay of 250 words or less on the topic "Why I Wish to Enter the Teaching Profession."  Turn it into Mrs. Campos by March 31 at 3 PM. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hZ1Fpd9HUS1Zhw_T3SxlsROm7d1RV16o/view?usp=sharing 

SOUTH GATE WOMENS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS APRIL 21 

Complete the application and the essay. Email your completed application and essay to the email provided on the application. 

Questions? Stop by A201 or email Ms. Campos at tcampos@dusd.net 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NTfM1Ql5iZCfEBgP1KiyMZYDkBel_W_88u7ALYSBybY/edit?usp=sharing 

ALEJANDRO FLORES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS APRIL 30 

Graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply. Alexx Flores overcame substantial challenges in his life, and this scholarship is meant to aid those who have done the same. We don’t care much about GPA or standardized test scores. What we are looking for is someone who demonstrates the following values: grit, determination, perseverance, honesty and humility. Scholarship is available to any incoming college student from Los Angeles County, regardless of degree path, who meets the following criteria:

1. Graduating from a Los Angeles County high school or transferring from a Los Angeles County community college.

2. Anticipated enrollment at a four-year university for the Fall 2022 semester, regardless of location*; and

3. Demonstrates outstanding moral character, grit, and perseverance.

Q's? Email Ms. Campos tcampos@dusd.net https://www.afloresfoundation.org/alexx-flores-opportunity-scholarship 

THE ARMY RESERVE MINUTEMAN SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS AUGUST 4 2023

The Minuteman scholarship awards 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4 year scholarships. Public, non-resident or private institution rates authorized. 

They must be academically aligned to start and end the scholarship by graduation date and commission. Graduate degree eligible. All scholarships are based on available funding. SAT OR ACT AND GPA OF 2.5> Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National. Meet physical fitness requirements ages 17-28. For more information Questions 

See Ms. Campos in A201 or email at tcampos@dusd.net or our fearless leader Mr. Houts. 

https://www.usar.army.mil/MinutemanCampaign/ 

A.J. WANG FOUNDATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE OPENS APRIL 15 CLOSES JUNE 1 ANNUALLY

If you are continuing your college education at a community college then please apply to the A.J. Wang community college scholarship! If you are attending Community College in the fall please apply to the AJ Wang scholarship. There are many scholarships to be awarded and each is $2K a year that can be renewed. Check out the website for further details. http://ajwangfoundation.org/ Application: Q's email Ms. Campos at tcampos@dusd.net

Download the application here: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QFgHGIRlt20bEMOOIz_0G4Wj7TQTWRht/view?usp=sharing 

Please email all materials (e.g. application form, letter of application, resume, and transcript) to: Dr. Chiung-Sally Chou, Executive Director at schou88888@gmail.com.  For more information, please see www.ajwangfoundation.org. 

HORATIO ALGER CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE JUNE 15

500 scholarships at up to $2,500 each https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/ 

The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, Dennis R. Washington and Jim F. Dicke II.  Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. Eligibility Criteria:

• Have completed high school (or earned a high school equivalency credential) by July 1

• Be enrolled in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment

• May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses

• Attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution

• Demonstrate financial need; applicants must either show family income of $55,000 or less OR prove Pell Grant eligibility

• Be under the age of 35

• Be a United States citizen

Funds may be used for any costs associated with earning a degree/certificate including, but not limited to: tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation and other personal expenses.  All scholarship funds are paid directly to the institution on behalf of the recipient.

If you are a school official, you may sign up for our Stay Connected list so that you will be notified of important application updates and to print a poster to put up in your school.  To do so, please visit our School Officials page.

The Career & Technical Education application is now open until June 15, 2023

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