SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
 Apply Here: 2025 Scholarships

Alpha Delta Kappa
Avanzando Scholarship

Alumni Scholarship

Lov Newark Scholarship

Bella Gives Back Scholarship

Cargill Memorial Fund Scholarship

Claire Lopez – Bill T Dutra Scholarship

CSEA Scholarship 

First Generation Scholarship

Kenneth Temple Scholarship

Mary Curras Memorial Scholarship

Nayak Engineering Scholarship

NUSD Elementary School Alumni Scholarships

Optimist Club

Rich Swift Athletic Scholarship

Richard Belcher Scholarship

Rotary Club (School Interact Club)

Sports Boosters Scholarship

Walton Scholarship

League of Volunteers (LOV)

Deadline: Friday, April 11th

If  you need help applying,  please see Ms.Mensinger in the College & Career Center or email Amensinger@newarkunified.org. 

Apply Here: SENIOR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Each year the NMHS PTSA awards $2,500 in scholarships to a graduating senior(s).  To be eligible for a Senior Scholarship, students must meet the following prerequisites:

• Graduate during the current school year

• Be a member of the NMHS PTSA for at least the current school year

• Complete and submit an application packet to the NMHS College & Career Center by January 31st.  The packet should include the form, copy of your PTSA membership card, an essay and two references.  (See form link below)

• Scholarship recipients will be announced during Senior Awards Night in the Spring.

• Information Sheet, Application & Reference Form

CA State PTA Scholarship Opportunities

1.  Volunteer Service Scholarship 

2. $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship

Questions can be emailed to: ptsa.nmhs@gmail.com.

Apply Here:Optimist Scholarship

This year’s theme is “How optimism has paved my road to success.”  The contest is open to all Newark, Fremont, and Union City students who are under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2024.  The top 3 essays will receive cash prizes and the first place essay will advance to the District level competition and have an opportunity to win a $2,500 college scholarship.  All essays are due January 19, 2025 by midnight.

The Washington Hospital Service League offers:

 • Two four-year scholarships totaling $4000 each ($1000 per year), renewable annually for students in health-related programs with a GPA of 3.0+. 

• A one-time $1000 scholarship for a qualified Washington Hospital volunteer. Additional Information 

• Only the first 15 complete applications will be accepted. 

• Applicants must ensure all materials are submitted by April 1st. 

• Interviews for eligible candidates will be held in early May. Recipients will be notified of an award in late May.

 • Upon verification of enrollment, a check will be sent to the Financial Aid office of the recipient’s school.

Apply Here: Washington Hospital Scholarship 

Contest rules available at http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest. Both essays and videos can be submitted electronically starting Jan. 8, 2025. Deadline for entries is 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, Friday, March 7, 2025.

Finalists in the Northern District of California’s local contest will be awarded $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place

2025 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest Flyer

If you have questions about the local contest, please contact Jennifer Dale – Jennifer_Dale@cand.uscourts.gov.

Kiwanis Club of Fremont Foundation’s Turn-Around Scholarship Program.  As in previous years, individual $1,500 scholarships will be awarded this year to qualifying students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Completed nominations/applications are due back by Friday, February 21.  

Complete applications with all 4 parts:

    1) nomination form,

    2) transcripts,

    3) student application, and

    4) student personal statement

Scholarships form: Scholarship Form 1 Scholarship Form 2 and Scholarship Form 3