Scholarships

DEADLINE:  Due April 26, 2024

Carrie Cutchall-Rocha was a teacher in the Sulphur Springs School District for 33

years. She helped mold the hearts and minds of over 1,000 students in her entire

teaching career. This scholarship was created to honor her amazing teaching career as

well as recognize someone who has worked tremendously hard throughout their high

school career. Mrs. Cutchall-Rocha left an everlasting mark on all our hearts and will

be deeply missed by so many.

CRITERIA

• - Cumulative weighted GPA above 3.25 (through first semester of senior year)

• - Participation in CHS extracurricular activities, community service,

• employment, or other activities for two years during high school

• - Looking for a Mitchell Community School alumni, but this is not a dealbreaker.

• Open for EVERYONE to apply

Applications are required to be emailed to the address below:

skylarauroracutchall@gmail.com

Please have the subject listed as “Carrie Cutchall-Rocha Memorial Scholarship Application”

Come to the counseling office to pick up an application or email Kgonzales@hartdistrict.org for a copy

DEADLINE:  May 3, 2024 

Amount $500

The Santa Clarita Valley Association of California School Administrators (SCV ACSA) is a formal group of elementary, junior high, and high school administrators from all school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Our scholarship is designed to provide for the future, as well as to connect with the past. The recipients of the scholarships will each be awarded $500.00.  We will be awarding 8 scholarships in total from each of the seven (7) comprehensive high schools, one senior from either Academy of the Canyons,  Bowman, Learning Post, and Sequoia. 

The following is designed specifically to help you through the application process.

Criteria:

Applicants must have attended Santa Clarita Valley schools for at least seven years, including at least one year at a public elementary school in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Applicants must have already applied for admittance into a trade school, community college, and/or four-year college/university.

Applicants must have a current Unweighted GPA of at least 2.5.

APPLICANT DEADLINE: Monday, May 3, 2024

Process:

The application has three components:

Application Form

An essay written by the applicant:  One page, single-spaced (typed; 12 pt. font) addressing the following topic: 

ESSAY TOPIC: 

Tell us about a significant experience you had while attending a Santa Clarita-area public school that had a profound impact on your personal growth. Identify a specific Santa Clarita Valley public school educator who played a role in this experience, whether from elementary, junior high, or high school. Explain why this experience was meaningful to you and how this educator's actions or guidance influenced your personal growth. Share specific examples or anecdotes that demonstrate the unique and personal impact this educator had on your life.

Submit the completed application via this link. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Hinze  (mhinze@hartdistrict.org).

The scholarship will be announced and awarded at your high school award recognition in May. 

Apply Online at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVJKjfpdYKcldmfqNujqOF__unsBKD-GcWUEdg9xaya3mL6A/viewform

The Future Leaders Scholarship is awarded by NAACP Santa Clarita to African American/Black students residing in the Santa Clarita Valley who are pursuing higher education.

Scholarship amount: $2,000

Number of awards: 5

Due: 5/15/24 

The Award is not renewable. 

Criteria and Eligibility for the Future Leaders Scholarship:

•    Must be a NAACP Santa Clarita member

•    African American/Black resident of the Santa Clarita Valley

•    A high school senior or undergraduate student of the 2023/2024 school year graduating class.

•    Grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or above

•    Provide an unofficial copy of high school or undergraduate transcripts.

•    Complete the Essay requirements:

Students may apply to multiple scholarships but are not eligible to receive more than one NAACP scholarship annually.

Open Date: 2/15/24

Close Date:  5/15/24

Award Notices & Disbursements: June 2024 

The application and more information can be found at this link https://naacp-sc.square.site/flscholarship 

DEADLINE:  Application is due April 5th at 5pm 

AMOUNT: $10,000 in scholarships to be awarded

This scholarship opportunity is for seniors who are pursuing a career in education as a teacher, librarian, counselor, speech therapist or Resource Specialist. 

$10,00 in Scholarships to be Awarded. 

Scan the QR code on the flyer attached or click on the link below for more information. 

Deadline to apply is April 5th @ 5pm. 

Click here for the application:www.scveducationfoundation.org/student-scholarships 

DEADLINE:  Due: April 12, 2024

AMOUNT: $1,000

Tim and Danny Renolds Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: 

Student must be a Canyon High School male athlete with a GPA of 2.5 to 3.5 and intend on going to a trade school, community college, or university.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office. 

DEADLINE:  Due: April 12, 2024

AMOUNT: $1,000

CANYON HIGH SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

CLASS of 2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Qualifying criteria:

• Cumulative Weighted GPA above 3.00 (through first semester of senior year).

• Participation in CHS Extracurricular Activities AND/OR Community

• Service/Employment Activities for a minimum of 2 years during high school.

• Essay (choose one; 350 words or less):

• What do you think is the most important issue confronting high school students and what can be done to help?

• What person has had the biggest impact on your life and how will their influence shape your future?

DEADLINE to submit application to your counselor: Friday, April 12, 2024

AWARD of $1,000 will be presented at Senior Awards Night 

The application can be picked up in the counseling office or you can download it on the Senior Google Classroom.

Kochhar & Co. Chartered Professional Accountant Scholarship 

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2024

AMOUNT: $1,000

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the "Kochhar & Co. Scholarship" a student must:

1) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2024.

2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

3) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.

4) Be a resident of one of the following countries:

A) Canada

B) United States

*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study.

Essay Question:

In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:

1) "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?"

2) "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?"

Every essay must follow basic rules of format and grammar. Every paper must contain a beginning (introductory paragraph), a middle (several supporting paragraphs that comprise the body of the paper), and an end (concluding paragraph). Grammar is vital for essay composition. Sentence fragments, misspellings, and improper punctuation denote a carelessly-written and poorly-conceived paper. Lastly, if you are going to quote a source word for word, please ensure you cite your source using MLA or APA formatting.

*If you have any questions, please email the Scholarship Program Administrator at ryan@studentscholarships.org

Submission link: https://kochharandco.ca/application

DEADLINE: March 29, 2024

Kimmy Duong Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are interested in attending one of the following schools: 

University of California LA 

Cal State Long Beach 

Cal Poly Pomona

University of California Irvine 

Cal State Fullerton 

Eligible students must be Vietnamese-American US Citizens or US permanent residents. 

Click on this link for more information and for the application  

DEADLINE:  Application is due April 1, 2024

AMOUNT: $5,000

Eligibility: 

Women aged 16-19 on 1 April each year, studying at a secondary school, college, or university in a Zonta district/region or studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta country, demonstrating evidence of the following, are eligible to apply. 

• Active commitment to volunteerism.

• Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).

• Volunteer leadership achievements.

• Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.

• Support Zonta International's mission of building a better world for women and girls.

Application: https://www.zonta.org/images/docs/MyZonta/Tools/AwardScholarshipFellowshipTools/YWPA/YWPAApplication.pdf

Application Description: https://www.zonta.org/images/docs/MyZonta/Tools/AwardScholarshipFellowshipTools/YWPA/YWPAApplicationDescription.pdf

DEADLINE: April 8, 2024 

 2024 Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association Scholarship. 

Eligibility: 

• Be a high school senior or college freshman at the time of application.

• Achieve at least a 2.5 GPA.

• Have a parent or legal guardian who is a dues-paying member of the Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association (LARFPA).

​Application link: 2024 LARFPBA Scholarship Application

DEADLINE:  Application is due April 1, 2024

AMOUNT: five - $2,500 scholarships 

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be a senior in high school or currently enrolled full time in college.

• Applicants must currently maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average.

• Scholarship Awardees must provide proof of full-time enrollment in secondary education prior to receiving the award.

• A complete application includes, the application form, transcripts, and a one-page essay stating the applicant’s future plans.

• Scholarship essays must include future goals and how those goals relate to the mining industry.

Click here for the application: https://www.womeninmining.us/scholarships/

**Click on the tab that says California**

DEADLINE:  The second Monday in March (March 11, 2024) 

AMOUNT: Varies 

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• GPA Range 2.5-3.4

• Senior graduating from a Santa Clarita High School. 

• Complete application, including the essay and a copy of high school transcript. 

Send Completed Applications to: 

Jacob Zamora Memorial Foundation

PO Box 3214

Canyon Country, CA 91386-3214

Postmarked by the second Monday in March

Click here for the application: https://jzmf.org/apply-for-scholarship

DEADLINE: February 15, 2024 

AMOUNT: Four $800 scholarships 

Santa Clarita Emblem Club will be awarding four $800 scholarships to worthy high school students and students enrolled in an institution of higher education in their chosen field. 

1. The Mary McWilliams Scholarship 

2. The Becky Bechetel Elliott Scholarship 

3. The VI Athenstead Scholarship

4. The Nancy Paisely Andrew Scholarship

Come to the counseling office to pick up the scholarship applications. 

DEADLINE: October 17, 2023

**INTERESTED & ELIGIBLE SENIORS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL & COLLEGE COUNSELOR FOR A REFERRAL** Eligibility requirement: seniors must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 weighted, and be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. The Heisman High School Scholarship program extends the Heisman prestige to the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors by celebrating and rewarding outstanding male and female scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories happen not only on the field, but also in their schools and communities. The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes. By inviting male and female students from schools across the country to share their stories of leadership and impact, the program aims to inspire all students to harness their potential, push their limits, and use their talents not only to advance their own futures, but to improve the communities and world around them.

Link: https://heismanscholarship.com/about/