Scholarships

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If scholarships ask for Letters of Recommendation (LOR), please read how they will be submitted. Some will ask for you to provide an email, and they will send a link to the recommender to fill out. Others will have an email address you can provide your recommenders to submit on your behalf. For others, you will ask your recommender for a LOR for a scholarship and they will share a PDF with you. You will then save the file to submit their LOR with your scholarship application. All scholarships are different; make sure to read how recommenders will have to submit their LOR. Remember to please provide at least two weeks notice for a LOR from your recommenders.

If scholarships ask for official transcripts, please email your counselor and they will provide you with the file to submit.

January Deadlines

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm PST or until 25,000 applications are submitted, whichever comes first.

Award: $10,000

Eligibility

  • Demonstrate at school, the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, 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, and graduating in winter 2020 or spring 2021; and

  • plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2021-2022 academic year.

All applicants will be notified of their status via email on or before February 5, 2021.

If you are selected as a semifinalist you will be instructed on submitting additional, required materials.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to participate in a video interview. Recipients will be notified by April 30, 2021.

To apply and for more information visit their website.

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

Deadline: January 8, 2020

20 Awards: $20,000 each

The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program honors student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and strong leadership skills in sports, in their schools, and within their communities.

Whether you're the lead scorer or the most spirited team player, we want to hear how you have taken the skills you've cultivated in the locker room and used to them create a powerful, positive impact on the lives of others around you.

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program, the applicant must:

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

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

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0;

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

  • 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.

To apply and for more information visit their website.

Dinah Shore Scholarship

Deadline: January 11, 2020

Award: $5,000

The Dinah Shore Scholarship was established in 1994 by The LPGA Foundation to honor the late Dinah Shore, a graduate of Vanderbilt University, a Hollywood entertainer, and an honorary member of the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame.

The Dinah Shore Scholarship receives tremendous support from Kraft Foods, Inc., the Fund's largest corporate donor, and the Kraft Nabisco Championship, one of the LPGA Tour's four major championships.

The Dinah Shore Scholarship is granted annually to a female high school senior who is pursuing a college education, but will not be playing collegiate golf. One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2021.

Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship

Deadline: January 11, 2020

Award: $1,250

The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is granted annually through The LPGA Foundation and the Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship Fund. Established in 2006, the objective of the Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is to provide a need-based scholarship to a female high school senior from a recognized minority background who will be pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university in the United States.

The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is a need-based award granted to a high school senior from a recognized minority background who will be playing golf at the collegiate level. Qualifications for all scholarships include strong academic programs, community service and recommendations. One $1,250 scholarship will be awarded in 2021.

Marilynn Smith Scholarship

Deadline: January 11, 2020

5 Awards: $5,000 each

The Marilynn Smith Scholarship is granted annually through The LPGA Foundation and the Marilynn Smith Scholarship Fund. Established in 1999 by Marilynn with the proceeds of a golf tournament she organized, the objective of the Marilynn Smith Scholarship is to provide a scholarship to a female high school senior who has played golf in high school or in her community and is planning to play golf at an accredited college or university in the United States. Five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2021.

Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Program

Deadline: January 14, 2021, by 2pm

Award: $2,500

Eligibility

  • Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census

  • Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply

  • Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2021.

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED

  • Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2021-2022 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2021

  • Submit one letter of recommendation online

DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2021

20 Awards: $1,000 each

Scholarships are available to students pursuing a career in the dairy industry or a related field:

  • Dairy herd management/production

  • Large animal veterinary medicine

  • Marketing/economics/finance

  • Processing/manufacturing

  • Communications/journalism

  • Quality assurance

  • Dairy nutrition

  • Dairy foods

  • Education

  • Engineering

  • Policy

  • Genetics

  • Law

  • Others

CRITERIA

  • Must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited degree program during the 2021 - 2022 scholarship year

  • Applicant's commitment and passion for a career in the dairy industry, as demonstrated through responses to three essay questions

  • Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience

  • Academic Achievement

APPLICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited degree program during the 2021 - 2022 scholarship year

  • Applications are due January 15, 2021 and must include two letters of recommendation and the most recent high school or college transcript.

Mensa US Scholarship

Deadline: January 15, 2021

Award: $2,500

Requirements:

  • 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.

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

  • Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals.

United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: January 22, 2021

20 Awards: $1,000 each

Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.

Deadline: January 29, 2021 by 10 pm

The application process for scholarships is highly competitive and there are many scholarship categories to choose from. Each year they have several thousand applicants and it is very important your application is completed in full to be considered eligible. They highly recommend each student applicant read carefully through the website to understand what is required for the application process.

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

Deadline: January 30, 2021

Award: $1,000

Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

How to apply: Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.

How we'll select the winner: We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program

Deadline: January 31, 2020

Eligibility

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholar candidates must:

  • Demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to Ventura County

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

  • Be citizens of the United States of America

  • Graduate from a high school in Ventura County, California during the current academic year (home-schooled high school seniors in Ventura County, California also are eligible)

  • 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

To apply and for more information visit their website.

Conejo Open Space Foundation: Entering College Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2020

2 Awards: $1,000 each

Eligibility

  • Applicant must reside in and attend a high school in Ventura County, California,

  • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and

  • Plan to attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis.

  • The applicant should be planning to enter a career directly related to sustainability, ecology and, in general, preserving the natural environment.

Supporting Documents

  • At least 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • 500 word essay

  • A certified official high school transcript

An application form for the Entering College Scholarship must be completed online, and all supporting documents can be submitted by email or USPS mail. If supporting documents are mailed, they MUST be postmarked on or before January 31st, 2021. The two successful applicants will be notified by April 1st, 2021.

To apply and for more information visit their website.

Willful Worker Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2021

Award: $1,000

Eligibility

  • The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a two to five year post-secondary institution for the 2021 Spring semester.

  • Employees of Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.

  • Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

  • The candidate must submit a 750-word essay response to the prompt: What makes a willful worker and why is it important to work hard in what you do? How do you yourself exemplify these things?

  • The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.

  • The candidate must submit an official or unofficial transcript from their current school. High schoolers must also include an acceptance letter to their future university.

  • The recipient of the Willful Worker Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

Application Deadline and Instructions

  • To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their full application (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to info@myworkerscomplawyer.com by January 31, 2021. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered.

  • Scholarship applications should be sent with the subject line “Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law – Willful Worker Scholarship Application.”

February Deadlines

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship

Deadline: February 1, 2021

Award: $10,000

The SME Education Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors pursuing manufacturing and engineering related courses at two- or four-year technical schools, community colleges and universities within the United States or Canada.

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Deadline: February 16, 2021

Award: Varies

Open to all High School Seniors

"How has a teacher, administrator, secretary, custodian, or other school staff member made a positive impact on your life whether at school, in the community and/or at home?"

--There are many important things that stand out in your education. It could be an administrator who really made a difference. It could be a certain program or school event. It could be a combination of these or other factors.

  • Due by 2/16/2021 to Dr. Pietrolongo at Monte Vista School

  • Essay only. No transcripts, minimum GPA, application, or letter of recommendation.

  • Top 3 essays for SVUSD will receive a money prize ($500, $300, $100)

If you receive first place, your essay will go on to compete on the next level for another money prize.

Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program

Deadline: February 6, 2021

Award: $1,000

Zonta International established the Young Women in Public Affairs Award in 1990. The goal of the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage more young women, ages 16-19, to participate in public affairs by recognizing a young woman’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the empowerment of women. Scholarships are awarded at three levels: Club ($1,000), District ($1,000), and International ($4,000).

Eligibility:

  • Applicants of age 16-19 on April 1st each year, living in the greater Conejo Valley and Camarillo areas at the time of application are eligible to apply

  • Complete the Application and submit it by midnight, February 6, 2021, to: YWPA, 1791 Sutter Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065

  • Include a photo and a most recent official or unofficial transcript.

  • Type your responses to the questions on the form, or, on a separate sheet and attach. Pay attention to the word limit and use double space, and 12 pt. font.

  • Letters of Recommendations may be mailed directly to YWPA, 1791 Sutter Avenue, Simi Valley, 93065, or put in a sealed envelope, marked confidential, and given to the applicant to include in the application package.

  • Remember to have a High School Official stamp and sign page 7 that verifies current enrollment in high school.

March Deadlines

Microsoft disAbility Scholarship

Deadline: March 1, 2021 by 9:00 am

Award: $5,000

This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors with disabilities who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in the technology industry. The scholarships are renewable – each winner who continues to meet the criteria is eligible to receive an annual award of $5,000 for up to four (4) consecutive years for a potential total $20,000 scholarship.

Requirements

To be considered for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship, you must:

  • Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.

  • Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions.

  • Declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field.

  • Demonstrate a passion for technology.

  • Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.

  • Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

  • Require financial assistance to attend college.

  • Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.

Required Documents

  • Resume

  • Transcript

  • 3 Essays (2 essays no more than 500 words and essay with no more than 250 words)

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • Complete Application Form

For more information, visit their website.

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2021

Awards: $400

Since 1964, the Italian Catholic Federation has awarded over $2,000,000.00 in scholarships to more than 6,000 high school students, of the Catholic faith, attending college.

To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:

  1. Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or,

  2. Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”

First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 200 applicants. First year scholarship winners are eligible for second, third, and fourth year awards of $500, $600, and $1,000 respectively.

Applications will be judged and evaluated on:

  • Scholastic Achievement – GPA and CLASS RANK

  • Financial Need

  • Leadership Role

  • Extracurricular Activities and Charitable Efforts

  • Family Membership/Activities in the I.C.F. (if applicable)

For more information and their application, visit their website.

June Deadlines

American Muscle Student Scholarship Program

Deadline: June 15, 2021 by 9:00 am

Award: $2,000

Those students who have exceptional drive and ambition should submit a 700-1500 word essay to scholarships@americanmuscle.com telling us who you are and how you plan on using your automotive education to incite positive change and innovation within the custom car industry. All entries must be submitted as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to be eligible for consideration and must also be accompanied by proof of current enrollment in an accredited United States college or university.

Eligibility

  • Only students currently enrolled full-time in an American college, technical institute, or high school seniors planning to attend a college or post-secondary institution are eligible to be awarded a scholarship through this program.

  • AmericanMuscle Student Scholarships are non-renewable, however, winning applicants may re-enter in future contests by writing and resubmitting a new essay. Only one essay per student, per semester is allowed.

  • Scholarships are restricted to those students pursuing an automotive degree or related field of study.

2021 El Dabe Ritter Scholarship

Deadline: June 30, 2021

Award Amount: $1,500

At El Dabe Law, we passionately believe in and support the importance of a proper education. Without an education, many doors will remain closed. Going to school is an uphill battle – and if you don’t have the proper aid in place – you may end up never going to school. We make this easier for you, by offering our $1500 scholarship. This scholarship is our way of providing support to those who want a higher education.

In order to apply for this scholarship, we request you write a 500+ word essay on why having a higher education is important. We’d like to learn more about you as a student, and how you’ve persevered and fought to get the education you want. Tell us about one challenge, and how it has prepared you for the challenges you face as a student.

Details

The scholarship can be used for any form of school related expenses. We will not verify how it’s used.

  • Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited university, in the U.S.A.

  • Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

  • All applications should be submitted no later than June 30th, 2021

  • This scholarship will be awarded in the 2021 Fall Semester

  • There is no application fee



July Deadlines

CarveyScholarshipApplication.pdf

The Elmer Carvey Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: July 1, 2021

Award Amount: $1,500

Eligibility:

  • Applications from High school seniors and current college students may apply.

  • Students attending UC/CSU only

  • Students in physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, whose desired career goals are in areas of interest to the society are encouraged. (Planned careers in biology/medicine are generally not covered by this Scholarship unless they are interdisciplinary and involve areas of interest to the SCCAVS.)

Required documents:

  1. Current transcript (preferably official)

  2. One letter of recommendation (preferably from a science teacher or research advisor)

  3. Short statement (one page maximum) describing your involvement in an area of interest to the SCCAVS, as well as plans for future studies or career.

Scholarships for African-American Students

Ron Brown Scholarships Program

Deadline: January 9, 2021

Award Amount: $10,000

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards Ron Brown Scholars four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown's mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Eligibility

  • Must be Black/African American.

  • Must excel academically.

  • Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.

  • Must participate in community service activities.

  • Demonstrate financial need.

  • Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.

  • Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.

African-American Entrepreneurs Male Grant

Deadline: February 11, 2021

Award Amount: $1,000

Undiscovered Brilliance Scholarship

Deadline: May 16, 2021

Award Amount: $1,000