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Gonzales High School Local Scholarship Application
The local scholarship are scholarships provided from community organizations and Alumni's. These providers like to see students from their community succeed and, therefore, offer scholarships only to Gonzales High School Seniors. There is one application and students will be considered for several of them, some applications have separate applications. This will be indicated next to the application name.
The GHS Local 25-26 Scholarship Application is Now Available
DEADLINE MARCH 6TH, 2026 @3:30pm NO EXCEPTIONS
Access the Local Scholarship here and the Separate Applications 2025-2026 Scholarships
*Return your completed application/applications to your School Counselor
Pick up your hard copy of the Applications in the Counseling Hub in the Front Office @GHS
SCHOLARSHIP TIPS
National vs. Local Scholarships vs. Contest:
National scholarships are offered to seniors across the entire country and at times internationally. Always apply to scholarships if you meet the donor’s criteria, but understand they are very competitive.
Local scholarships are available to a smaller pool of candidates. You may be competing with students from a few local counties, cities or just other seniors at your school.
Scholarship contests are just as it states, a contest. There are usually no specific criteria for a contest but be wary of providing too much personal information.
Letters of Recommendation:
When requesting remember to:
Give at least two weeks' notice to receive any letter of req. (Do not expect to receive the letter immediately.)
Provide a short brag sheet of your accomplishments. (ie: a teacher or counselor may know about your achievements in the classroom but is unfamiliar with your activities outside of school).
Be sure you follow the instructions and provide as many letters as the donor requests.
Start requesting any letters of recommendation now, so you have it ready for when it is needed. It is always a nice gesture to send a thank you note to anyone you ask to provide a letter for you.
Scholarship Search Engines
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
thedream.us/scholarships/
GHS Scholarship Drive
Helpful Links for Undocumented Students: Provided by Manuel From Hartnell TRiO
Hartnell College DOES have a DREAMER CENTER with a wonderful director, Carmen Corona.
https://www.hartnell.edu/students/programs/oep/mi-casa-hartnell-college-dreamer-center.html
Financial Aid Resources for Undocumented Students
TheDream.Us https://www.thedream.us/
TheDream.Us supports undocumented and DACA students in their quest for higher education and legal status. The organization offers scholarships and provides resources on financial aid and college access programs.
The College Board offers various resources for undocumented students regarding college applications and financial aid.
Fighting for immigrant rights, NILC offers information and resources for DACA and undocumented students attending college and pursuing financial aid.
https://www.elfus.org/education
https://www.elfus.org/education
Education & Leadership Foundation (ELF) in Fresno offers information on financial aid in general, including details on scholarships and loans. It also provides resources for undocumented students
My Undocumented Life https://mydocumentedlife.org/category/college-scholarships/
Through My Undocumented Life, visitors can find information on scholarships and financial aid for undocumented students, along with application information and other resources.
10,000 Degrees Outside https://www.10000degrees.org/outside-scholarships/
10,000 Degrees Outside supports students from low-income backgrounds, including undocumented learners. It helps connect visitors to scholarships and offers information on college applications and support programs.
Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/resources/undocumented-students/
Informed Immigrant provides resources regarding immigrant rights. It connects undocumented immigrants with relevant information and professional support.
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