Scholarship Resources

Scholarships for the 2020/2021 School Year

Scholarships due in JANUARY, 2021

Name: Mensa US Scholarship

Website to Apply: https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/us-scholarships/

Deadline: January 15, 2021

Eligibility:

1) Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.

2) Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

MERIT BASED

Name: eQuality Scholarship

Amount: $6,000

Website to Apply: www.equalityscholarship.org

Deadline: January 31, 2021

Eligibility:

• Be a resident of or attend a high school/community college in northern or central California;

• have completed or complete high school (or equivalent) or community college between July 1 2016 and June 30 2021; and

• Plan to attend or have begun attending an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) for the first time in 2021.

• MERIT BASED

Scholarships due in FEBRUARY, 2021

Name: Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Amount: $10,000

Website to Apply: https://www.smeef.org/sme-education-foundation-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

Deadline: February 1, 2021

Eligibility:

A) Must be a graduating high school senior, current undergraduate or graduate student who will be enrolling as part-time or full-time undergraduate or graduate student, attending accredited colleges or universities in the United States or Canada for the next fall term.

B) Scholarships are only available to citizens of the U.S. and territories, citizens of Canada, students with permanent residency status in the U.S. (i.e. green card) or Canada, or applicants with a U.S. or Canadian student visa.

C) Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or 70 on a 100 point (%) scale. Most scholarships have a minimum GPA of 3.0/80.

D) Must be pursuing a degree in a qualifying major

MERIT BASED

Name: HACER National Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fHACER

Deadline: February 3, 2021 11:59pm

Eligibility:

• Must be a current high school senior who is eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.

• Must be a legal U.S. resident.

• Must be less than 21 years of age.

• Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.

• Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage.

  • Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic category, not a racial category; student applicants may be of any race. Applicants must be from a family that came from at least one of these countries/territories: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Spain, Uruguay, or Venezuela.

NEED BASED

Name: Society of Women Engineers Santa Clara Valley

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: https://www.swescv.com/scholarships

Deadline: February 20, 2021

Eligibility: Entering College Freshman in the Fall 2020

1. Community College Student in the Fall 2020

2. Undergraduate Student, Continuing in the Fall 2020

3. Re-entry College Student in the Fall 2020

4. Graduate Student in Masters Program (not PhD or DE programs) in the Fall 2020

5. Both Merit and Need scholarships available

Name: Society of Women Engineers

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: https://form.jotform.com/200548890362155

Deadline: February 21, 2021

Eligibility:

• High school seniors, college, and graduate students who identify as female and are pursuing a BS or MS in engineering or computer science full-time at accredited universities (ABET or CSAB) are eligible for SWE SCV scholarships.

MERIT and NEED BASED

Name: The Mountain View - Los Altos Community Round-table Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: Start the application at https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/67702-Lacf-Community-Foundation

Deadline: 11:59PM February 25, 2021

Eligibility: Varies for each scholarship. This ONE scholarship application determines if you will be eligible for the following scholarships:

• Rotary Club of Mountain View

• Kiwanis Club of Mountain View

• MVLA Scholars (a program of the Los Altos Community Foundation)

• Quota International Club of Mountain View/Los Altos

• Mountain View Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation

Financial need is considered but not a requirement for the scholarships

scholarships due in March, 2021

Name: Tri Counties Bank Scholars

Amount: $1,000

Website to Apply: https://www.tcbk.com/about/community/scholarship-assistance

Deadline: March 10, 2021

Eligibility:

• Weighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Displayed outstanding achievements in academics, community service, and/or business entrepreneurship during high school career

• Be an undergraduate student the fall semester following high school graduation

• MERIT BASED and NEED BASED scholarships available

Name: Italian Catholic Federation

Amount: $4000

Website to Apply: https://www.icf.org/

Deadline: March 15, 2021

Eligibility:

• Total GPA of 3.2

• and meet all of the requirements in either #1 or #2:

  • 1) Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California

  • 2) If either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, the student must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where branches of the Federation are established - membership of a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is mandatory for #2

Name: Bay Area Gardeners Scholarship Foundation

Amount: $2,0000

Website to Apply: http://bayareagardenersscholarshipfoundation.com/main/scholarship/

Deadline: March 19, 2021

Eligibility: Must be the first one in your immediate family to attend college

• Minimum GPA of 2.5

• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.

• Reside OR attend an educational institution in one of the above counties

• College and Undergraduate students must: be enrolled as full-time or part-time students when applying.

• Graduate students must be enrolled in graduate school.

• All majors and graduate fields are accepted. Emphasis on STEM majors

Name: Korean American Community Foundation

Amount: an award of $10,000 which will be awarded $2,500 per year and renewable up to 4 years.

Website to Apply: https://kacfsf.org/karen-ha-scholarship/

Deadline: March 24, 2021

Eligibility:

• Grade level: Incoming freshman planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year public college or university in California in the upcoming academic year

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

• Korean ethnicity (at least 50%)

• Documented financial need

• Residency: Applicant must reside in one of five Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. Transfer student applicants must currently be attending a community college in one of these five counties.

• Undocumented students with DACA status are eligible to apply; International students are not eligible to apply

• In order to qualify for renewal, scholarship recipients must submit a renewal application annually, continue to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher each academic year, and be in good community standing

• Merit or Need-Based: NEED BASED

Scholarships due in April, 2021

Scholarships due in May, 2021

Name: IVisa Scholarship

Amount: $1,500

Website to Apply: https://www.ivisa.com/visa-blog/ivisa-annual-scholarship

Deadline: May 15, 2021

Eligibility:

• Have a 2.5 GPA or the equivalent to a 2.5 GPA. Check the equivalence table for different grading systems.

• Be a student at the time of application and on the 20th of May, 2021.

Merit or Need-Based: Merit

Name: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Amount: 150 scholarships worth $20,000

How to Apply: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/?SFMC_cid=EM206130-&rid=47734039

Deadline: Oct. 31, 2020 5:00pm Eastern Time

Eligibility:

• Current high school/home-schooled students attending a school in one of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2020-2021 academic school year

• U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility

• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

• Merit Based

Immigrants Rising Website - List of Scholarships that don't Require U.S. Citizenship:

https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/undergraduate-scholarships/

Name: Immigrants Rising

Amount: $1,000 - $7,000

Website to Apply: https://immigrantsrising.org/financial-support/scholarship-fund/

Deadline: March

Eligibility:

• Region: California (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Yolo County)

• Graduated from a San Francisco Bay Area high school OR enrolled or planning to enroll in San Francisco Bay Area college or university

• Demonstrate academic preparation and community/ extracurricular involvement

• Be foreign-born and demonstrate financial need

• GPA requirement: 3.3 for high school

NEED AND MERIT BASED

Scholarships with Expired Deadlines

Name: Foot locker Scholar Athletes

Amount: $20,000

Website to Apply: https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/about-the-scholarship

Deadline: January 8, 2021

Eligibility:

A) Be entering college in the Fall of 2021 as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate degree;

B) Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.

C) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0;

D) Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win);

E) Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.

MERIT BASED

Name: GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Amount: $10,000 renewable for up to 3 years!

Website to Apply: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

Deadline: January 5, 2021

Eligibility:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;

• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);

• be citizens of the United States of America;

• be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and

• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

• MERIT BASED

Name: NRA Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 - 4 awards available

Website to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9222/nra_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.td2cxqLZ.dpbs

Deadline: December 31, 2020

Eligibility:

• The contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high, or high school during the academic year, including home-schooled students in an equivalent grade level, who have not previously received a prize in their category. For example, a previous winner in the junior category, who is now eligible for the senior category, may submit an entry.

• BASED ON ESSAY SUBMISSION

Name: AXA Achievement Scholarship

Amount: $25,000

Website to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9591/axa_achievement_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.ZU8N5gCZ.dpbs

Deadline: December 15, 2020 or when 10k applications have been received(52 awards available)

Eligibility:

• quitable Excellence award winners come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, but are united by their drive, determination, and strong character.

• Applicants to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship must:

• Demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service

• Be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.

• Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico

• MERIT BASED

Name:Hispanic Heritage Youth Award

Amount: $3,500

Website to Apply: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/

Deadline: December 6, 2020

Eligibility: Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2021

• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale

• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2021-2022

• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)

• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

• Be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or qualify under the DACA

• MERIT BASED

Name: Lamber - Goodnow Scholarships

Amount: $1,000 - 7 awards available

Website to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12176/lamber_goodnow_scholarships_scholarship.php#sthash.KeUaQQAw.dpbs

Deadline: December 1, 2020

Eligibility: 7 different scholarships available, please see website about for eligibility!

Name: Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Website to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9600/dr_juan_andrade_jr_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.gJNQWD0L.dpbs

Deadline: Nov. 30, 2020

Eligibility:Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2021 – Spring 2022 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshman, sophmores, and juniors up to age 25

• NEED BASED

Name: Good Tidings Community Service

Amount: $10,000

Website to Apply: www.goodtidings.org or this link: https://smr.to/p58795

Deadline: November 6, 2020 at 6PM

Eligibility: low-income high school seniors who have committed themselves to community service. 10 scholarships for $10,000 to each winner.

• High school senior graduating in 2021

• Resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Yolo

• Submit a completed GT Community Service Application found on https://goodtidings.org/scholarship/

• NEED BASED

Name: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: https://apply.jkcf.org/register/notify-educator?SFMC_cid=EM206130-&rid=47734039 Sign up to receive updates. Apply exclusively through the Common App

Deadline: October 30, 2020

Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from a four-year college

MERIT BASED

Name: Horatio Alger Association

Amount: $10,000

How to Apply: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/?SFMC_cid=EM206130-&rid=47734039

Deadline: Oct. 26, 2020

Eligibility:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

• NEED BASED

Name: Daughters of the American Revolution

Amount: State winners will receive $250. Two National Winners will receive $5,000, and be invited to Washington DC to attend continental congress

How to Apply: Please respond to the following prompt and submit it to Ms. Yazdani in the CCC no later than October 7, 2019 by 2:00pm pm. Your response should be no more than 250 words. Please note that this is the first step of the process. Once you apply, if you are selected to move on to the next round, there will be additional requirements.

"Describe briefly why you feel the four qualities of a DAR Good Citizen: Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism are important and how you have tried to exhibit those qualities in your life and in your relationships with others?"

Deadline: October 7, 2020 by 2:00pm

Eligibility: Must have qualities of dependability, (truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality), Service (Cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibility) and Patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community, and nation) U.S. citizenship not required. They are looking for students with good grades and activities or extra-curriculars.

Merit Based

Name: The Dream U.S. National Scholarship

Amount: $14,500 for an associate’s degree and $29,000 for a bachelor’s degree at a partner college

Website to Apply: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/apply-national-scholarship/

Deadline: November 1, 2020

Eligibility:

• Have graduated or will graduate with a high school or GED diploma or a community college associate degree by the end of the 2020 Spring term

• Have a current DACA or TPS authorization or you meet TheDream.US immigration eligibility criteria

• You must qualify for in-state tuition* at one of our public Partner Colleges (or are admitted to one of our private Partner Colleges).

• Have significant unmet financial need.

Need Based.

Name: Cal Alumni Association - The Achievement Award Program

Amount: $6,000 per year and a laptop

Website to Apply: https://alumni.berkeley.edu/community/scholarships/achievement-award-program

Deadline: Application will open in spring

Eligibility:

• Gross family income of $86,000 or less

• Must me AB540 Eligible

• Completed high-school, GED or community college transfer requirements in California, please note this is regardless of immigration status

• Submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) to UC Berkeley by May 1, 2019. Need Based.

Name: Philippine Professional and Business Society scholarship

Amount: $5,000 will be awarded to the top 7 applicants

Website to Apply: http://ppbsweb.org/scholarship

Deadline: Third Friday of June

Eligibility:

1. Should have evidence of scholarship ability.

2. Should show general promise and past achievement.

3. Having another scholarship should not prevent the award of this scholarship, if sufficient need is shown.

Name: Club Estrella Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Website to Apply: https://sites.google.com/estrellascholarship.org/scholarship2020/home

Deadline: May 29, 2020

Eligibility:

• Hispanic students graduating from a high school or community college in Santa Clara County.

• Applicants must plan to enroll in the upcoming Fall Term at a College or Community College.

• Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.

• Applicants must complete and submit the application online by May 29th, 2020 OR by mail, postmarked by May 29th, 2020.

Need Based.

Name: Italian American Heritage Foundation

Amount: TBA

How to Apply: https://www.iahfsj.org/

Deadline: April 30, 2020 4:00pm

Eligibility:

1.Applicant must be of some Italian descent or an IAHF member.

2. Applicant must be graduating this year (Class of 2020) from a Santa Clara County high school or an accredited California Community College.

3. Applicant who is an active IAHF member or the child or grandchild of an active IAHF member is exempt from requirements 1 and 2.

4. Applicant must submit all required items listed in this application packet to the IAH

Name: San Mateo Credit Union Scholarship

Amount: $5,000

Website to Apply: https://www.smcu.org/Community/Programs/Community-Involvement/Scholarships?source=email

Deadline: March 27, 2020

Eligibility:

• cholarships are available to class of 2020 high school seniors and to 2019 graduates who took a gap year and are enrolling in a college or technical school for the first time

• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and must upload an unofficial transcript and SAT/ACT scores (if applicable)

• San Mateo Credit Union believes in the philosophy of People Helping People. Tell us about a time when you helped someone in need and explain how creating a culture of giving could impact your community, school, or family.

• There is no restriction regarding applicants’ county of residence

• Winners will be recognized at the SMCU Annual Meeting on Thursday May 21, 2020

• Applicants must plan to enroll in an accredited college or technical school for Fall 2020. If selected as a winner, enrollment will be verified prior to receiving scholarship funds

• MERIT BASED

Name: California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation

Amount: Two 4-Year $8,000 scholarships for a UC or CSU and four 2-year $2,000 scholarships available for community colleges.

Website to Apply: cawgfoundation.org

Deadline: March 6, 2020

Eligibility:

• Only children with a parent or legal guardian employed by a California winegrape grower during the current or past growing season are eligible to apply.

• You must be a currently graduating high school senior.

• Students currently enrolled in college are not eligible to apply.

NEED AND MERIT BASED

Name: Asian Pacific Fund

Amount: $1,000-$20,000

Website to Apply: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/

Deadline: March 2, 2020

Eligibility: There are 10 different scholarships they have on their website. Please see the website fore details!

Name: Sons of Italy Western Foundation

Amount: $1,500 for a 4 year and $1,000 for a 2 year college. Three scholarships available.

• Academic awards for seniors

• Italian study grants in Italy for high school seniors for summer of 2020

• Athletic award for high school seniors pursuing a career in sports or a sports related field

Website to Apply: www.osiaca.org

Deadline: March 1, 2020 (Postmarked by this date or submitted online)

Eligibility:

• Must be wholly or partially of Italian descent

• Must be enrolled in an accredited trade school, college, university, or community college in fall of 2020

Name: Ralph Hale and Martha L. Ruppert Educational Scholarship

Amount: Up to $10,000

Website to Apply: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/ruppert?utm_source=brochure&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=schol18

Deadline: February 14, 2020

Eligibility:

• Applicant is a "late bloomer" who demonstrates academic promise and continuous grade point average improvement during high school or college

• Applicant demonstrates community involvement

• Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale

• Demonstrated financial hardship

• Graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County, San Francisco County, or Santa Clara County

• Planning to enroll or enrolled in two- or four-year college, university or vocational school as a full-time student

• United States citizen or eligible non-citizen (eligible non-citizens include United States legal residents and A.B. 540 students)

Need Based.

Name: Reach Youth Scholarship (San Jose State Sports Authority)

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: If you believe you are eligible, email your resume to Ms. Yazdani by 2:00pm on Thursday, February 13th

Deadline: February 13, 2020

Eligibility:

• Must participate in at least one sanctioned high school athletic activity.

• must demonstrate community involvement.

• must show the ability to overcome adversity or obstacles to reach his or her goals.

• If you are selected to be nominated for this scholarship, you will be required to write an essay based on your experiences.

• The essay should focus on the obstacles they have overcome and how sports have helped them achieve their goals. Essays will be judged on content, not writing style. Essays should be approximately 500-750 words in length.

Name: Lipscomb Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

How to apply: Submit your resume and a short response, no more than 350 words, to the following question, "How you want to make a difference in the world after you graduate from college." You need to also include what you're planning on majoring in. If you don't know, you can say that you are undecided. Submit your materials to Ms. Yazdani in the CCC. Please don't submit documents front and back or stapled! Lastly, you must include your household size and family income on your short essay response.

Deadline: January 17, 2020 3:30pm

Eligibility:

-Unweighted 3.6 GPA.

-Looking for students who have been involved, whether that be volunteer, work, extra-curricualrs, etc.

-Need Based

Name: ECoing4Dummies Scholarship Academic Studies

Amount: $1,000

Website to Apply: https://ecoin4dummies.com/2018/01/24/ecoin4dummies-scholarship/

Deadline: August 31, 2019

Eligibility:

• High school senior that has been accepted in an accredited university.

• A current undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited university.

Name: Mahin and Saifulla Salemy High School Scientific Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Website to Apply: https://www.drsalemy.com/scholarship

Deadline: May 31, 2019

Eligibility: Open to high school seniors in the United States who have been accepted to and will attend college (either 4-year or community) in the United States, and have an interest in the sciences.

Plastic surgery is the branch of scientific medicine that is dedicated to the reconstruction and repair of the body. It can correct deformities that are a result of accidents, birth defects, or illness, in addition to improving overall aesthetics of the body. Not only is it a science, but plastic surgery is also an art that helps individuals increase their confidence.

One student will be honored with a scholarship award of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), which will be issued to their accepting college

Merit Based

Name: MVHS Sports Boosters Scholarship

Amount: Two scholarships for $1,500

Website to Apply: https://mvhssportsboosters.org/scholarships

Deadline: May 3, 2019 6:00pm

Eligibility: For the fourth year the Boosters will be offering two scholarships to one male and one female graduating MV student athlete. The scholarships are not a Top Scholar athlete award and are open to all graduating senior athletes that will be continuing their education next year. They are looking to support students moving on to 2 yr, 4 yr, trade schools or other occupations that require further education expense. U.S. citizenship is not required. Minimum 2.5 weighted total GPA. You do not have to be a booster club member to apply! Merit Based.

Name: Voyager Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Website: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15185/voyager_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.eDBja9aE.dpbs

Deadline: October 31, 2018

Eligibility:

A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Name: Burger King Scholars Program

Amount: $50,000 (10 awards)

Website to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12666/burger_king_scholars_program_scholarship.php#sthash.hoP9uvNY.dpbs

Deadline: Dec. 15, 2018

Eligibility:

• Have a strong academic record with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5,

• Be passionate about serving the community, and

• Be a high school senior, BURGER KING® employee, spouse/domestic partner or child of an employee.

MERIT BASED

Name:Oz Foundation Scholarship

Amount: Depends on the amount of financial need.

Website to Apply: http://ozfoundation.com/

Deadline: Due in May

Eligibility: The ideal candidate is someone who is presently attending high school or college and has demonstrated that he or she is capable of college/university work but does not have the financial resources to attend college. If accepted, recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA per term and complete at least 12 units each quarter/semester while attending college to remain eligible. Need-based

Name: San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club

Amount: $2,000

Website to Apply: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sfclc8/menu/

Deadline: January 31, 2019

Eligibility: Be of Chinese heritage of any percent, write a resume about yourself using no more than 500 words, must participate in challenge portion of the program, charity fund raising for community non-profits will be a requirement, must participate in training sessions, rehearsals, and other events

MERIT BASED

Name: Tri Counties Bank Scholars

Amount: $1,500 for a 4 year and $1,000 for a 2 year college

Website to Apply: https://www.tcbk.com/about/scholarship-assistance

Deadline: March 11, 2020

Eligibility:

-Graduating high school senior from a county listed: Butte, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mendocino, Merced, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Yolo, Yuba

-Minimum GPA of 2.5

-Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,576 or less - verification required via completion of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Financial Aid application

-Be an undergraduate student the fall semester following high school graduation

NEED BASED