Counselors will post different scholarships listed by due date throughout the school
year in the section below. Please visit this page frequently!
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Scholarships
Scholarships
What is a Scholarship?
It's free money! Scholarships can be awarded for many reasons—academic ability, athletic talent, interests, demographics, career goals, etc. There are thousands of scholarships available. It can’t hurt to apply! Many scholarships go unawared because students don't apply. Watch the videos below for some tips. We have listed 4 different websites to start your search. Click on any of the four logos/pictures below to go directly to their website.
How to Find Scholarships
Scholarship Tips
This section is updated frequently so please revisit this section throughout the school year.
This section is updated frequently so please revisit this section throughout the school year.
Gen Giammanco Foundation
Scholarship for Athletes!
Amount of Award: minimum $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Each GGF Award will be a minimum of $1000.00.
Submission: Application forms are available to download on the GGF website,
www.gengiammancofoundation.org
To submit application, completed application and
required attachments must be emailed to gensfoundation@gmail.com by the below due date.
GEN Giammanco Foundation Awards Flyer
Applications due March 31, 2025
2025 APWA Engineering Scholarships
Amount of Award: $1,500 - $2,500
In 2024, eight scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded
Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025
For students Pursuing a career in civil engineering or public works related field within in Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and Victor Valley areas.
Scholarship Basis: A combination of student's GPA and financial need.
APWA Scholarship recipients are anticipated to be chosen on or around Friday April 11, 2025.
Application may be submitted by
email to: bglidden@aesi-consulting.com
mailed to: APWA Scholarship Committee
Attn: Brian Glidden
42138 10th St West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Please visit website for application & more information:
Santa Clarita Artists Association
SCAA Scholarship Awards Program for High School Seniors
Amount of Award: $1,000-$50
Deadline: February 28, 2025
The Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) is proud to provide monetary scholarships to promising student artists in our community. This opportunity is available to all high school senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley. To be considered for a scholarship, students must be graduating seniors with plans to continue their education in the art field (fine arts, commercial art, design, art education and related endeavors) and complete our online application. SCAA will award six monetary scholarships in 2025; first place $1,000, second place $750, third place $500 and three merit awards for $50.
Applicants should note the following important dates:
• February 28, 2025 - Deadline to apply for SCAA Scholarship
• March 7 - Acceptance/Rejection emails sent out to all applicants
• March 14 – Deadline to register for an interview for accepted students
• March 17, 18 and 19 - Interview dates for accepted students (during after school hours)
• Winners selected art will be included in the SCAA Art Classic Gala Awards and Ceremony on September 27, and SCAA videos and/or other promotions
Please visit website for application & more information:
SFVA Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
Amount of Award: $5,000
Deadline: May 30, 2025
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. is an organization founded at Howard University,
Washington, D.C. in 1913 by a group of college women committed to serious endeavors and
community service. Today, the organization is a public service sorority emphasizing
scholarship, character, and community, national and international service. This scholarship is
offered to provide some financial assistance and motivation to students as they pursue a higher
education.
Who Can Apply?
• HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS who will be attending an approved accredited institution during
the academic year immediately following the scholarship award (Fall 2025). Eligible
institutions include four-year colleges or universities.
• Applicants must reside or attend high schools in the San Fernando Valley, Santa
Clarita, or Burbank area.
• Applicants must be Seniors of African Heritage. (Black, African American)
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.
Please visit website for application & more information:
Scholarship Guidelines & Application
Qualification: Applicant must be a graduating High school senior in the Santa Clarita Valley.
1. Please attach a photo for identification purposes and return this application along with your
essay, resume and two letters of recommendation to the CTG Box Office, attention: Erin
Sweeney, or email directly ctgboxoffice@yahoo.com no later than April 30, 2024.
2. If necessary, we will call you to schedule an interview. In the interview, be prepared to
communicate your goals and to answer questions regarding experiences you have had which
have led you to developing these goals, as well as your plans to attain them.
3. Write an ESSAY: In 300 words or less, outline your goals for the future. Include a description
of the skills and qualities you have that will help you fulfill these goals. Include information
describing how you learned or developed those skills and qualities.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Please have two letters of recommendation from adults who you
feel have the perspective to honestly describe you. Former teachers, administrators, employers
and/or directors would be suitable references. The letters should include information on your
experiences together and specific examples of ways in which you have demonstrated desirable
qualities.
5. Resume: Your resume should include any experience you have had at the Canyon Theatre
Guild, as well as any awards or recognitions you have received. You do not have to have had
CTG experience to be eligible, but if you have had any, we would like to know about it!
2024- 2025 Archived Scholarships
2024- 2025 Archived Scholarships
The Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation
Amount of Award: $5,000-$500
Deadline: January , 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Foundation applications are now available online at www.scvsf.org. You must have at least a 2.0 GPA and have attended the 11th and 12th grades in the William S. Hart School District. Top awards range from $5,000 to $1,000 and additional awards ranging from $500-$1,000. Please follow instructions carefully. Applications filled out incorrectly will be disqualified. Deadline is Friday, January 17th by 3pm. No exceptions. For more information, email Mrs.Navia in the counseling office.
Please visit website for application & more information:
Edison Scholars: The Makers of Tomorrow
Amount of Award: Up to thirty (30) awards of $12,500 per year
Deadline: January 23, 2025
The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow — the dreamers, inventors, guardians and pioneers — those who dare to be great.
Edison International will award $50,000 college scholarships to 30 high school seniors to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) and empower them to change the world.
This is a chance for students with big dreams to advance their education and take part in shaping a Clean Energy future.
Please visit website for application & more information:
https://www.edison.com/community/edison-scholars
CA Jaycee Foundation 2025 Scholarship
Amount of Award: 1st place - $1,500 - 1,000
Deadline: January 17, 2025
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
Please visit website for application & more information:
https://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program
Tuna Canyon Detention Station
Marc Stirdivant Scholarship for Justice 2024
Amount of Award: $1,500 - $1,000
Deadline: Midnight October 19, 2024
https://www.tunacanyon.org/marc-stirdivant-scholarships-for-justice/
Click Image for Eligibility Requirements & Application
Santa Clarita Valley Association of California School Administrators (SCV ACSA)
Amount of Award: $500
Deadline: May 3, 2024
Criteria and Eligibility for the Future Leaders Scholarship:
Must have attended Santa Clarita Valley Schools for at least 7 years, including at least 1 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
How can I apply?
The application has 2 components:
1) Online Application Form CLICK HERE
2) Essay written by the applicant: One page, single-spaced (typed; 12 pt. font)
Address the Following 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.
Questions:
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Hinze (MHINZE@HARTDISTRICT.ORG)
Behavioral Health Scholarship Program
California's Department of Health Care Access and Information
Deadline: May 24, 2024
Criteria and Eligibility for the Future Leaders Scholarship:
California's Department of Health Care Access and Information will cover one year of education at a California University or community college with a maximum award of $35,000 per student. Recipients must be willing to study human services, addiction studies or social work and, after graduation, commit to a service obligation for one year as a Certified Wellness Coach.
Please visit website for more information:
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/bhsp/
Future Leaders Scholarship
Future Leaders Scholarship
NAACP Santa Clarita
Amount of Award: $2,000
Deadline: May 15, 2024
Criteria and Eligibility for the Future Leaders Scholarship:
• Must be an African American/Black resident of the Santa Clarita Valley
• A high school senior graduating class of the 2023/2024 school year.
• Grade point average of 2.5 (C+) or above
• Provide an unofficial copy of high school or undergraduate transcripts.
• Complete the Essay Requirements
How can I apply?
see website for application
https://naacp-sc.square.site/flscholarship
Kids Chance California
Kids Chance California
Helping kids of injured workers
Deadline: May 15, 2024
What does a Kids’ Chance scholarship include?
• Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 per year and are paid in two installments directly
to the student’s account at the school’s financial aid office.
• Students can reapply every year they are enrolled in school and are meeting the satisfactory
academic progress guidelines of their school.
• Awards can be used for tuition, books, fees, student housing or other school‐related costs that are
payable through a financial aid account.
• When students receive a Kids’ Chance of California scholarship, they join a rich community that
includes accomplished professionals who volunteer to mentor and network on a student’s behalf for
internships and job opportunities. Many of our scholarship students attend our events to tell their
stories. This can help us raise money and awareness among potential applicants and donors.
How can I apply?
To apply for a Kids' Chance of California scholarship or to reapply for a scholarship go to
Pflag Scv Announces Stabile Pflag Scholarship
Pflag Scv Announces Stabile Pflag Scholarship
Amount of Award: $500
Deadline: May 15, 2024
"PFLAG SCV Announces Peggy and Jeff Stabile Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ Students in Santa Clarita Valley"
PFLAG Santa Clarita Valley has established the Peggy and Jeff Stabile PFLAG SCV Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ graduating senior students in the area pursuing higher education and advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. The scholarship requirements include residency in the Santa Clarita Valley or Antelope Valley, identification as LGBTQIA+, a 2.5 GPA, and involvement in community support, education, or advocacy. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2024, and the scholarship amount is $500.
https://scvnews.com/pflag-scv-announces-stabile-pflag-scholarship/?utm_source=SantaClarita.com
Canyon Theatre Guild - Senior Scholarship Opportunity
Canyon Theatre Guild - Senior Scholarship Opportunity
Amount of Award: $750
Deadline: April 30, 2024
Will you be pursuing a Degree or Certificate in the Performing Arts?
The Guild will once again be offering multiple scholarships for $750 each to graduating seniors!
While this scholarship was created for students with interest/experience in the performing arts, it is not a requirement to apply!
Qualification: Applicant must be a graduating High school senior in the Santa Clarita Valley.
1. Please attach a photo for identification purposes and return this application along with your
essay, resume and two letters of recommendation to the CTG Box Office, attention: Erin
Sweeney, or email directly ctgboxoffice@yahoo.com no later than April 30, 2024.
2. If necessary, we will call you to schedule an interview. In the interview, be prepared to
communicate your goals and to answer questions regarding experiences you have had which
have led you to developing these goals, as well as your plans to attain them.
3. Write an ESSAY: In 300 words or less, outline your goals for the future. Include a description
of the skills and qualities you have that will help you fulfill these goals. Include information
describing how you learned or developed those skills and qualities.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Please have two letters of recommendation from adults who you
feel have the perspective to honestly describe you. Former teachers, administrators, employers
and/or directors would be suitable references. The letters should include information on your
experiences together and specific examples of ways in which you have demonstrated desirable
qualities.
5. Resume: Your resume should include any experience you have had at the Canyon Theatre
Guild, as well as any awards or recognitions you have received. You do not have to have had
CTG experience to be eligible, but if you have had any, we would like to know about it!
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