Scholarships
Scholarships for MUSD Students Only
2024 MUSD High Schools General Scholarship Application is CLOSED
Class of 2025, please check back Spring 2025!
Open to MHS, MMCHS, and CHHS students! Deadline TBA Spring 2025!
Milpitas Management Association (MMA) Scholarship
MHS | $500 (four offered)
Milpitas Middle College | $500
Cal Hills | $500 (three offered)
MHS Guidance Scholarship | $500 (eight offered)
MHS College & Career Scholarship | $500 (two offered)
Only scholarships with an active link are open. All other scholarships are closed.
Shirdi Sai Parivaar Scholarship | multiple worth $7,500
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
Description: SSP has been offering scholarships for the students from Milpitas Union School District (MUSD) for pursuing higher studies either in a college or university (two or four year institution) or trade school
MHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Scholarship | $500 (twelve offered)
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
Description: The mission of the Milpitas High School (MHS) Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is to encourage and enrich the educational experience of its students. It is with pride that we award these scholarships to encourage the furthering of their education beyond high school. These awards are given to students who have shown the determination to enrich themselves with their high school experience and who give of themselves to their community.
Milpitas Teachers Association (MTA) Scholarship | $1,000 (two offered)
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
Description: MTA is proud to offer two (2) scholarships of $1000 each to graduating seniors of Milpitas High School’s Class of 2024 who will be attending college in the fall. These scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s financial need, community service, school involvement, and priority will be given to students expressing the desire to pursue a career in education, or in a field specifically benefitting children.
Sharon Smith Memorial Scholarship | $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
Description: In memory of past MTA President, Sharon Smith, Milpitas Teachers Association is proud to offer a scholarship of $1,000 to dependent children of active members of MTA/CTA/NEA who will be attending college in the fall, or already in college/tertiary education. Priority will be given to students expressing the desire to pursue a career in education, or in a field specifically benefitting children.
Milpitas Community Education Foundation (MCEF) | multiple scholarships
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
James A. & Di-Wen Julie Quan STEAM Scholarship | $1000
Danny Lau Memorial Scholarship | $500 (two offered)
Lisa Chan Memorial Scholarship | $500 (two offered)
Diana Orlando Scholarship | $500
Bolder Actions Scholarship | $500 (two offered)
SNA x SJCC/EVC Scholarship | $500
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
Description: Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association (SNA) is a strong supporter of education, and especially of educational pathways in our community. The SNA x SJCC College Scholarship is available to a student who is completing either SJCC Milpitas Dual Enrollment courses or in the Middle College program; and who will attend San Jose City or Evergreen Valley College following graduation.
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association Scholarship | $1,000
Deadline: TBA
Grade: 12
Description: The Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association (SNA) recognizes the importance of higher education to the residents of our community, and the burden of it’s expense, especially for those in financial need. The SNA Scholarship is available to members of the senior class of Milpitas High School (MHS) and Calaveras Hills High School (CHHS) who will attend college following graduation and are from the Sunnyhills area (from the Milpitas/Fremont border to Jacklin Blvd, between Milpitas Blvd. and I-680). Priority will be given to those who can establish financial need and those who have volunteered or performed community service for SNA. The scholarship shall be presented at the Milpitas High School Senior Awards ceremony or the Calaveras Hills High School Awards Night.
Milpitas Youth Scholarship Program | $: Varied/Multiple
Deadline: on-going
Grade: 12
Description: Allows low-income Milpitas resident youth to submit a request for funding assistance for academic improvement, community service, participation in the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), and participation in youth sports.
YAC Community Service Scholarship | $750 (three offered)
Deadline: June 3 @ 5pm
Grade: current high school junior (c/o '26) or senior (c/o '25)
Description: The Youth Advisory Commission scholarship is available to high school juniors or seniors from Milpitas that showcase a history of community service beyond any school requirements, demonstrate exemplary leadership, and is a role model in his/her community. Three - $750 scholarships will be available for those that meet the following criteria:
Must be a high school junior or senior and a resident of Milpitas.
Must demonstrate a history of community service beyond any school requirements.
Must demonstrate exemplary leadership and be a role model in his/her community.
Must complete the scholarship questionnaire, consisting of three short essay question.
Must possess a minimum 2.5 accumulative, weighted GPA. An official school transcript is required.
One (1) letter of recommendation, including contact information, from a teacher, counselor, or organization leader.
Outside Scholarships
(open to students outside of MUSD - county wide, state wide, etc.)
Flavor of the Month Scholarship | $1,500
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Eligibility: Freshman - Senior
Description: Submit an online written response to the question "Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month, and that's the inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little exotic, while some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?" (250 words or less) The Flavor of the Month Scholarship winner will be notified by email or phone on or around October 31st.
Minecraft Scholarship | $2,000
Deadline: July 31, 2024
Eligibility: Freshman - Senior
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Requirements: Essay & application