AVID students enjoyed a visit to the Orange Coast College campus, where they explored college life firsthand. Students learned about different majors, campus resources, and what it’s really like to be a college student-- all while imagining themselves on a future college campus and seeing how AVID prepares them for the journey ahead.

Scholarship Alert!!! Local Garden Grove Elks Scholarships. The Garden Grove Elks will award 3 to 5 $1,000 scholarships for seniors in Career Technical Education

programs. The application deadline is 4 pm. February 23, 2026.

Applicant Qualifications

To qualify for the Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952 Scholarship, all applicants must meet every requirement listed below:

1. Be a student in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, enrolled in at least 30 units (or 3 classes),OR be enrolled in the U.S. Military Delayed Entry Program.

2. Be a graduating senior completing high school in Spring 2026.

3. Be an American citizen.

4. Provide documentation of acceptance to one of the following:

● Trade or technical school

● Community (Junior) College

● Four-year college or university

● United States Armed Forces

5. Submit the completed application no later than Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (PST).

Required Application Materials:

All applications must include the following:

● A completed Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952 Scholarship Application Form

● A copy of your high school transcript

● Unofficial transcripts are acceptable

● Two (2) letters of recommendation (PDF format only):

● One letter must be from a teacher, counselor, or school administrator

● The second letter may be from an employer, coach, community leader, or club advisor

Visit the Scholarship Newsflash page on the EHS website for application link or see Mrs. Botello in the College and Career Center for more information.

Deadline Approaching!! The PEO Chapter VG, local Yorba Linda group, has created a $2000 scholarship exclusively for female high school seniors in the Placentia Yorba Linda School District.

A few points to keep in mind about this scholarship:

· Only graduating female seniors in the Placentia-Yorba Linda School District are eligible.

· Eligible recipients must have proof of citizenship or be a permanent U.S. legal resident.

· Application due date is January 29, 2026.

· The amount awarded for this coming school year 2026-2027 will be $2,000 dollars.

By January 29, 2026, the following material will need to be turned in, preferably via email: ylpeoscholarship@gmail.com

· Completed application

· Proof of U.S. citizenship

· Personal essay (No AI generated essays)

· 2 letters of recommendation

· Official transcript (Junior and Senior years)

Please go to the College and Career Center for application or visit the Scholarship Newsflash page on the EHS website under the Counseling tab.

PEO recognizes that there are many deserving young women pursuing their academic goals. They are excited to be able to be a part of helping at least one of these young women along their educational path. 

Attention Seniors: The Nixon Library Docent Guild is seeking applications from graduating seniors from the PYLUSD school district for a $1,000 scholarship. Please stop by the College and Career Center for a copy of the application. The listing is also posted on the EHS website, under the Counseling tab/Scholarship Newsflash. Turn in completed applications to your counselor or Mrs. Botello.

Deadline March 13, 2026 

Girls Meet the Workforce 2026 Application is now open! Girls Meet the Workforce is a 6-month job readiness experiential opportunity for current 9th-11th grade girls and girl-identifying students. Participating gives you access to EXCLUSIVE Girls Inc. scholarships, an opportunity to complete a PAID internship, and networking events with top female leaders in Orange County! Its purpose is to help you identify your career interests and prepare you for today’s workforce. You will strengthen your soft skills (e.g. interpersonal communication, leadership, and networking) as well as your hard skills (e.g. navigating Microsoft Office and Google applications) throughout our career-readiness programming.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW!

Dates: Saturdays (once per month) February-July 2026.please see link on the flyer for more information. Cost: $50 registration fee (scholarships available), Location: In-person at Santa Ana College. Priority Deadline: January 11th, 2026, Final Deadline: January 16, 2026.

Program Overview: https://tinyurl.com/GMTW25ProgramOverview

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Allison Conboy, Program Success Coordinator: Aconboy@girlsinc-oc.org 

Deadline Approaching!! Seniors: STEM scholarship opportunity, apply today!

Take advantage of this huge scholarship opportunity with Southern California Edison! Here’s the rundown of requirements:

⚪️Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.

⚪️Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.

⚪️Applicants must live in Southern California Edison’s service area

⚪️The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video and explaining how they plan to make a difference in their communities with a STEM education. Don’t stress, these are just ways to get to know you better.

Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible.

Scan the QR Code or visit our Scholarship Newsflash page on our school website under the Counseling tab to access the link or stop by the College and Career Center for assistance.

Deadline January 22, 2026 

Attention Seniors:
SSC is excited to announce a new EMT program launching in Fall 2026! This program stands out thanks to a strategic partnership with Falck Health Institute, a global leader in emergency medical services and patient transportation.

Through this collaboration, students will receive: 

• Instruction from Falck educators in a brand-new 11,000-square-foot facility featuring state-of-the-art simulation labs

• Access to the only EMT program in Southern California that offers two specialty courses: EMS Safety and Geriatric Education

• An EMSA pathway to earn a Certificate of Achievement by completing two additional SCC courses: Stress Management and Interpersonal Communication

Because training at the Falck facility is highly hands-on, class sizes will be limited. To maximize your chances of securing a spot, apply to SCC as soon as possible and contact Mrs. Botello to learn how to participate in Early Welcome, which offers priority registration. 

Need extra help?

Check out the flyer for details about tutoring every Tuesday at lunch in Room 258, hosted by Esperanza’s National Honor Society students. Tutoring is available for all subjects, so don’t miss this great opportunity to get support!