Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarship Opportunities 2019 - Click Here to see the full list!

Scholarships Due in May

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.

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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

Scholarships due in june/August

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: Jackie Robinson Scholarship

Amount: $30,000 over 4 years

Website to Apply: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/?SFMC_cid=EM107136-&rid=47734039

Deadline: February 1, 2019

Eligibility: Need based and 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: http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

Deadline: February 28, 2019

Eligibility:

1. Have graduated or will graduate from high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) by the end of the 2018-19 academic year;
2. Graduated or will graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
3. Are not and have not previously been enrolled in a four-year institution or bachelor program and have not earned more than 21 credits in a community college (not counting credits earned in a pre-college or dual enrollment program in high school);
4. Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College no later than the Spring term of 2019-20 academic year;
5. Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College);
6. Have current DACA or TPS or certify that you meet the DACA immigration eligibility criteria set forth below;
7. Arrived in the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; and
8. Have significant unmet financial need.

Need Based.

Name: Immigrants Rising

Amount: Up to $7,000

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

Deadline: March 8, 2019

Eligibility:

• Foreign-born. Financial need. Do not have permanent residency (green card) or citizenship in the U.S. Current or intended enrollment in an accredited college or graduate program for 2018-2019
• Minimum GPA requirement:
  • For high school students: 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
  • For college/graduate students: 3.0 cumulative college GPA
• Demonstrated academic preparation and community/extracurricular involvement

NEED AND MERIT BASED

Name: Kiwanis Club of Los Altos Foundation - Scholarship only for students going to De Anza or Foothill College

Amount: $3,432 (This is the full cost of attendance at Foothill and De Anza College)

How to Apply: TBA

Deadline: Due in March

Eligibility: This scholarship does not have a minimum GPA requirement and it does not ask for financial documents. It is based on your essay response, transcript, and one letter of recommendation. You must be attending either Foothill or De Anza College in order to receive the scholarship. U.S. Citizenship is not required!

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.

To be Announced!

Name: Chicano Organizing and Research in Education

Amount: $500

Website to Apply: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program

Deadline: TBD

Eligibility: They evaluate each applicant holistically but there are three key areas of evaluation. They are:

(1) Your personal story, which takes into account financial need and other compelling challenges the applicant has had to endure;

(2) extra-curricular involvement, which includes anything you do outside of class like community involvement, work, and clubs; and

(3) Your academic promise, which is not limited to GPA or test scores but, more importantly, looks at your academic potential for the future. Need Based.

Name: Chinese American Citizens Alliance

Amount: Prizes range between $500-$1000

Website to Apply: TBA

Deadline: TBD

Eligibility: Peninsula Lodge, the local Silicon Valley chapter of C.A.C.A., would like to invite students to participate. In particular, they wish to encourage Chinese American students to take part, but all high school students are welcome. Participants in the Contest are to compose an essay in English not to exceed 500 words, at their Chinese American Citizens Alliance Lodge or a location designated by the Lodge on a subject regarding the Chinese in the United States. The exact essay topic will be announced at the time of the contest.Open to any student enrolled in high school..

The contest will be held at the Conference Room of the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce. As the date of the contest approaches, I will send out more detailed information to the students who submit a completed application.

Based on Essay submission.

Scholarships with Expired Deadlines

Name: Air Systems Foundation

Amount: $250-$5,000

Website to Apply: Applications can be submitted at www.asifoundation.org.

Deadline: May 5, 2019

Eligibility: Requires an official transcript, most recent SAT or ACT scores, Letters of Recommendation and an essay. Open to seniors in Santa Clara County and who have been accepted into a college.

Name: Kids' Chance of California

Amount: TBD

Website to Apply: https://www.kidschanceca.org/uploads/1/1/5/1/115193971/kids-chance-ca-application_fillable.pdf

Deadline: May 15, 2019

Eligibility: Must be 16-25, must be the child or legal dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work related accident or occupational disease with a CA employer.

Need 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: HonorsGradU Design a Better Future $10,000 Scholarship

Amount: $10,000

Website to Apply: https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm

Deadline: April 28, 2019

Eligibility: To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning on attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America. Additionally, students must have met all of the requirements described on this website (http://honorsgradu.com/). Employees of Honors Graduation and their families are not eligible to participate. Submissions must be received before the deadlines in order to qualify for the scholarship program. Mailed applications must be postmarked by that deadline. There are no citizenship requirements. . Merit Based.

Name: San Mateo Credit Union Scholarship

Amount: $3,000

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

Deadline: March 15, 2019

Eligibility:

• Scholarships are available to class of 2019 high school seniors and to 2018 graduates who took a gap year and are enrolling in a college or technical school for the first time.
• Applicants must have applied to a college or technical school for the fall of 2019.
• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or greater and must upload an unofficial transcript and SAT/ACT scores (if applicable).
• Applicants must provide a typed essay of at least 500 words about financial education’s ability to empower students and support the community. Not sure where to start thinking about that question? Take one of our free online financial education
• courses!
• There is no restriction regarding applicants’ county of residence.

Name: Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship

Amount: $2,000

Website to Apply: http://www.projectyellowlight.com/

Deadline: March 1, 2019

Eligibility: Be a high school junior or senior between the ages of 14-20 and create a design for a billboard.

Name: Daughters of the American Revolution

Amount: State Winners will receive $250, National Winners will receive $500, and Two National winners out of the 8 will be invited to Washington DC and will receive $5,000

How to Apply: Please respond to the following prompt and submit it to Ms. Yazdani in the CCC no later than October 1, 20168 by 3:45 pm. Your response should be no more than 250 words,

"How have your efforts to serve your community (home, school, place of worship, etc.) been effective or made a difference?"

Deadline: October 1, 2018 by 3:45pm

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) U.S. citizenship not required. They are looking for students with good grades and activities or extra-curriculars. Merit Based

Name: Elks Most Valuable Student

Amount: $1,000-$12,500

Website: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9716/elks_most_valuable_student_competition_scholarship.php#sthash.DxoGFDAV.dpbs

Deadline: November 15th

Eligibility:

• You must be a current high school senior. High school graduates are not eligible.
• You must be a citizen of the United States on the date your application is submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• You must have taken either the ACT or SAT on or before October 27, 2018.

Note: You do not have to be a member (or the dependent of a member) of the Elks to qualify.

MERIT BASED

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, 2018

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). Recipients must also be available to attend the 37th USHLI National Conference in Chicago, IL, from February 14-17, 2019.

NEED BASED

Name:Hispanic Heritage Youth Award

Amount: $3,500

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

Deadline: October 15th

Eligibility: Graduating senior, minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must enroll in an accredited higher education institution in 2019-2020. Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines) If selected, attendance to regional awards ceremony is mandatory. Must be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or qualify under the DACA

Name: Harris Poll Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Website: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14668/harris_poll_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.QoqpPveu.dpbs

Deadline: October 31, 2018

Eligibility:

A) A legal resident of the 50 United States and DC who are:

B) 13 years or older at the time of entry,

C) Have not won a prize in the preceding 90 days and

D) Not employees of iGain, its parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, related companies, and its advertising and promotions agencies, and/or the immediate families and/or household members of each of the above. Only one entry per person.

Name: Horatio Alger Scholarship

Amount: $6,000-$10,000

Website to Apply: scholars.horatioalger.org

Deadline: August 1st - October 25th

Eligibility: Demonstrated need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) and U.S. Citizenship. Must be planning to enter college in the U.S. no later than the fall following high school graduation. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the U.S. Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Need Based.

Name: HACER National Scholarship

Amount: Varies

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

Deadline: February 4, 2019

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 3.0 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: 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:Hispanic Heritage Youth Award

Amount: $3,500

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

Deadline: October 15th

Eligibility: Graduating senior, minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must enroll in an accredited higher education institution in 2019-2020. Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines) If selected, attendance to regional awards ceremony is mandatory. Must be a U.S. permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or qualify under the DACA

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, 2018

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). Recipients must also be available to attend the 37th USHLI National Conference in Chicago, IL, from February 14-17, 2019.

NEED BASED

Name: eQuality Scholarship

Amount: $6,000

Website to Apply: www.equalityscholarship.org

Deadline: January 31, 2019

Eligibility:

In general, eligible students fall into one of these categories:

• Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete high school or equivalent between 1 Jul 2014 and 30 Jun 2019;
• Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete community college between 1 Jul 2014 and 30 Jun 2019;
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited ADN or BSN RN program in California; or
• Pursuing a graduate degree in another health care field at an accredited graduate school in California or as a California resident attending an accredited graduate school elsewhere in the United States

MERIT BASED

Name: Tri-Counties Bank Scholarship Program

Amount: Varies

Website: https://www.shastarcf.org/scholarships#.W-r0_JNKiUk

Deadline: December 12, 2018

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student
• Presently or planning to attend a junior college, state college, or university
• Plans to major in Agricultural Studies (with a special emphasis in the livestock industry)

BASED ON MAJOR

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, 2018

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

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 14, 2018 or until 10,000 applications are received

Eligibility:

A) Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico

B) Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.

MERIT BASED

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: Zip Recruiter Scholarship

Amount: $3,000

Website: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2018

Eligibility: At the conclusion of the specific Entry Period for each biannually Promotion, you must (i) be a legal resident of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia, (ii) be 18 years of age or older (or at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence), and (iii) be enrolled as a student at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States. Not based on merit or need.

BASED ON CREATIVE ENTRY

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, 2018

Eligibility:

The contest is open to all students enrolled, or who will be enrolled, in an elementary, junior high, or high school during the 2018-2019 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: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: Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)

Amount: All tuition and required fees

Website to Apply: nrotc.navy.mil

Deadline: January 31, 2019

Eligibility: The minimum GPA required is a 2.5, Minimum SAT score required is a: E550/M540 or a combined score of 1200. The minimum ACT: score required is a E22/M21. US Citizen or Naturalized. The NROTC scholarship is open for High School Juniors, Seniors, & college Freshmen. If selected, the applicant will receive a full-ride scholarship (all required fees and tuition will be paid for) and they will be part of the NROTC Unit.

MERIT 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: 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 20, 2019

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: Vegetarian Resources Group Scholarship

Amount: $10,000

Website to Apply: http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Deadline: February 20, 2019

Eligibility: Graduating senior who demonstrates an interest in Vegetarianism in the community or at school.

Merit Based.

Name: Upwind Summer Scholarship

Website to Apply: https://www.upwindscholarship.com/applications/

Deadline: February 22, 2019

Eligibility: Aviation scholarship for juniors in High School. The scholarship provides the training during the summer so that the scholarship recipient can get their private pilot certificate. Upwind selects high school students and awards them a scholarship for an intensive, nine-week flight and ground training program provided by expert instructors.

Name: Asian Pacific Funds Scholarship Programs

Amount: Scholarship awards vary between $1,000 - $20,000

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

Deadline: February 26. 2019

Eligibility: There are multiple scholarships this organization offers, please see their website for more details. General requirements are a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Need Based.

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

Amount: Varies

Website to Apply: Start the application at https://goo.gl/6qwdFa

Deadline: 11:59PM March 1, 2019

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

Name: Immigrants Rising

Amount: Up to $7,000

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

Deadline: March 8, 2019

Eligibility:

• Foreign-born. Financial need. Do not have permanent residency (green card) or citizenship in the U.S. Current or intended enrollment in an accredited college or graduate program for 2018-2019
• Minimum GPA requirement:
  • For high school students: 3.3 cumulative high school GPA
  • For college/graduate students: 3.0 cumulative college GPA
• Demonstrated academic preparation and community/extracurricular involvement

NEED AND MERIT BASED