Scholarships
Scholarships (Beta)
Tentative scholarship application list revised 1/29/09
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College Prowler "No Essay" Scholarship for January
Applied: YES
Provided By:
College Prowler
Deadline:
January 31, 2010
Type of Award:
Promotion
Amount:
$2000
Awards Available:
Unspecified
Website:
http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Description:
We know you re busy and we know that times are tough. That s why we decided to create the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education- related expenses. The scholarship is open to all high school and college students and those planning to enroll in the next 12 months.
Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study
California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship Category
Organization: California Association of Collectors, Inc.
Website: www.cacesf.org
Deadline: 2/1
Maximum award: $2500
Description: Three to four page essay on " Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years”
Come to the college career center for more information
*** Microsoft General Scholarship ***
Sponsor: Microsoft Corporation
Eligibility Requirements
Major/career interest:
- Computer/information sciences
- Engineering, computer
- Mathematics
- Physics
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Full-time study
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Any postsecondary institution
Designated institutions:
- Colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Application Requirements
- Recommendation(s)
- Essay
- Transcript
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
Other application requirements:
- Resume
Additional information:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Scholarship will cover up to 100 percent of tuition for one academic year
- All recipients required to complete salaried summer internship of 12 weeks or more at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington
- Applicant must be enrolled in degree-granting program in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical discipline, with demonstrated interest in computer science
- See Website for important dates, more information and application
General Information
Type of award:
- Private
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Full tuition
Total amount awarded:
- $500,000
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 2/1
Notification Date:
- 3/20
Contact Information
- Microsoft Scholarship Program
- Microsoft Corporation
- One Microsoft Way
- Redmond, WA 98052-8303
- Email: scholars@microsoft.com
- Web: www.microsoft.com/college/ss_overview.mspx
California Masonic Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: California Masonic Foundation
Eligibility Requirements
Residency:
- U.S. citizen
- California
Current student status of applicant:
- High school senior
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Full-time study
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Two-year college
- Four-year college
Accreditation:
- School must be accredited
Application Requirements
- Essay
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
Additional information:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must have been California resident for at least one year
- While not required, some preference is given to applicants with Masonic relatives
- Visit Website for more information and application
General Information
Type of award:
- Private
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Minimum:$2,500
- Maximum:$10,000
Total amount awarded:
- $1,200,000
Number of awards granted:
- 50
Number of applicants:
- 4,000
Renewability:
- Award is renewable.
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 2/15
Notification Date:
- 5/1
Contact Information
- California Masonic Foundation
- 1111 California Street
- San Francisco, CA 94108-2284
- Email: foundation@freemason.org
- Web: www.freemason.org
Cal Grant A & B Entitlement Award Program
(you will be automatically eligible for Cal Grants once FAFSA is in and you have registered for selective service)
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Eligibility Requirements
Residency:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident
- California
Current student status of applicant:
- High school senior
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Any postsecondary institution
Designated institutions:
- Qualifying California postsecondary schools.
Application Requirements
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
Other application requirements:
- FAFSA, GPA verification form
Additional information:
- Applicants who graduated in the last year also eligible
- Awards given to all eligible applicants
- Minimum 3.0 GPA for Cal Grant A; minimum 2.0 GPA for Cal Grant B
- Cal Grant A provides tuition and fees
- Cal Grant B awards up to $1,551 the first year and $1,551 plus tuition and fees for years two through four
- Visit Website or contact CSAC for more details
General Information
Type of award:
- State program
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Minimum:$1,551
- Maximum:$7,788
Total amount awarded:
- $678,300,000
Number of applicants:
- 192,270
Renewability:
- Award is renewable.
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 3/2
Notification Date:
- 3/31
Contact Information
- California Student Aid Commission
- Student Support Services Branch
- P.O. Box 419027
- Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
- Phone: 888-224-7268
- Fax: 916-526-8002
- Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
- Web: www.calgrants.org
Cal Grant A and B Competitive Awards
Sponsor: California Student Aid Commission
Eligibility Requirements
Residency:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident
- California
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Any postsecondary institution
Designated institutions:
- Qualifying California postsecondary schools.
Application Requirements
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
Other application requirements:
- FAFSA, GPA verification form
Additional information:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA for Cal Grant A; minimum 2.0 GPA for Cal Grant B
- Cal Grant A pays tuition and fees
- Cal Grant B awards up to $1,551 first year and $1,551 plus tuition and fees for years two through four
- Students with no available GPA can submit SAT, ACT, or GED scores
- Visit Website or contact CSAC for more details
General Information
Type of award:
- State program
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Minimum:$1,551
- Maximum:$7,788
Total amount awarded:
- $129,400,000
Number of awards granted:
- 22,500
Number of applicants:
- 62,295
Renewability:
- Award is renewable.
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 3/2
- 9/2
Notification Date:
- 4/30
- 10/31
Contact Information
- California Student Aid Commission
- Student Support Services Branch
- P.O. Box 419027
- Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027
- Phone: 888-224-7268
- Fax: 916-526-8002
- Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
- Web: www.calgrants.org
Federal Pell Grant Program
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
Eligibility Requirements
Residency:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Two-year college
- Four-year college
Application Requirements
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Financial need
- Proof of eligibility
Other application requirements:
- FAFSA
Additional information:
- Grant based on financial need, costs to attend school, and enrollment status
- Must not have previously earned baccalaureate or professional degree
- Amount of award varies
- Visit Website for more information
General Information
Type of award:
- Federal program
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Maximum:$5,350
Renewability:
- Award is renewable.
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 6/30
Contact Information
- Federal Student Aid Information Center
- P.O. Box 84
- Washington, DC 20044-0084
- Phone: 800-4-FED-AID or 800-730-8913
- Email: studentaid@ed.gov
- Web: www.studentaid.ed.gov
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Awards
Due 3/5/10
Sponsor: Milk Processor's Education Program
Eligibility Requirements
Current student status of applicant:
- High school senior
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Any postsecondary institution
Application Requirements
- Essay
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Leadership
- Service to others
Competition/talent/interest in:
- Athletics/sports
Other application requirements:
- A description, in 75 words or less, of how drinking milk is part of applicant's life and training regimen
Additional information:
- In addition to scholarship, winners receive spot in SAMMY Hall of Fame located in Milk House at Disney's Wide World of Sports and trip to Disney World to be honored in special ceremony
- SAMMY award winners will be selected based on four criteria: academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership skills, and community service
- Visit Website for application and more information
General Information
Type of award:
- Private
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Maximum:$7,500
Number of awards granted:
- 25
Contact Information
- Visit Website for more information.
- Web: www.bodybymilk.com
Spence Reese Scholarship
Sponsor: Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
Eligibility Requirements
Gender:
- Male
Current student status of applicant:
- High school senior
Major/career interest:
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine
- Political science/government
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Full-time study
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Four-year college
Accreditation:
- School must be accredited
Location of school:
- United States
Application Requirements
- Recommendation(s)
- Transcript
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
Other application requirements:
- SAT/ACT scores, college acceptance letter
Additional information:
- One award in each of four eligible majors
- Award is renewable for four years of study
- Application available on Website
General Information
Type of award:
- Private
- Scholarship
Individual award amount:
- Maximum:$4,000
Total amount awarded:
- $32,000
Number of awards granted:
- 4
Number of applicants:
- 40
Renewability:
- Award is renewable.
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 4/15
Notification Date:
- 5/1
Contact Information
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
- Attn: Jeff Miller
- 115 West Woodward Avenue
- Escondido, CA 92025-2638
- Phone: 866-739-6884
- Web: www.sdyouth.org/scholarships.htm
*** The Louie Foundation Scholarship ***
Sponsor: The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation
Eligibility Requirements
Residency:
- U.S. citizen
- Permanent resident
Qualified Institutions & Level of Study
Award may be used for:
- Full-time study
- Any undergraduate study
Award may be used at:
- Vocational/technical school
- Two-year college
- Four-year college
Application Requirements
- Recommendation(s)
- Essay
- Transcript
Applicant must demonstrate:
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- Proof of eligibility
Other application requirements:
- Proof of acceptance to college, SAR, proof of citizenship or legal residency
Additional information:
- Minimum 3.5 GPA; SAT score of 1800
- Special consideration will be noted for applicants whose parents did not attend college, whose parents are United States veterans, who have overcome significant adversity, or who are first-generation immigrants to the United States
General Information
Type of award:
- Private
- Scholarship
Total amount awarded:
- $100,000
Number of awards granted:
- 31
Number of applicants:
- 60
Deadlines & Fees
Application Deadline:
- 3/31
Contact Information
- The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation - Scholarship
- 102 Fey Drive
- Burlingame, CA 94010
- Phone: 650-491-3434
- Fax: 650-490-3153
- Email: louiefoundation@gmail.com
***Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) ***
Contact: Pat Kelly (619) 846-0041 or (858) 292-1015 or prkelly@sonalysts.com
Amount: One or more scholarships of up to $2,000 per year, renewable annually for a maximum award of $8,000 over four years are available
Comments: Available to San Diego County students majoring in science, math or engineering curriculums at four-year, degree granting universities anywhere in the United States. Eligibility criteria and Scholarship application are available for download in Microsoft Word below.
Deadline: Postmarked by April 30, 2009
Criteria: - http://www.afcea-sd.org/docs/education/8000ScholarProg2008.doc
Application - http://www.afcea-sd.org/docs/education/8000ScholarApplication2008.doc
*** Jessie Klicka Foundation ***
Contact: Katharine Klicka 690 Laguna Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-720-5429
Deadline: March 30 of each year (postmarked dated)
Amount: $1,000 to $2,000 for four years depending on scholastic standing
Comments: Student must be planning to attend a 4 year college or university. We will accept 2 applications from each high school, accompanied by a counselor or principal recommendation.
Application: Download PDF
*** Junior Seau Foundation Scholars of Excellence Program ***
Contact: Jason Gurka, 858-244-SEAU x 103
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 2010
Amount: Scholarships ranging from $2,500 - $10,000, totaling over $100,000
Comments: As part of Junior’s effort to help young people achieve their dreams, the Foundation established the Scholars of Excellence program in 1992. Through the Scholars of Excellence program, promising high school students receive financial support so that they may achieve their goals of higher education.
Criteria: See application for details.
Application:http://www.juniorseau.org/JrSeau_Student_Scholarship_Application.pdf
*** Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship ***
Contact: Purvee Parikh, Secretary, Selection Committee, 4168 Pallon Court, San Diego, 92124; purvee1211@yahoo.com
Amount: $30,000 worth of scholarships, 10 awards a year plus United States Congressional Certificate given in a special ceremony.
Deadline: April 15, 2009
Chair of the Selection Committee: Dr. Ramesh Rao, Director, California Institute for Telecommunication and Information Technology, University of California, San Diego
Mail the application to Purvee Parikh, 4168 Pallon Court, San Diego, CA 92124; Gandhi@sdias.org
Unity Lodge #632, Annual Scholarship Program (note this another Masonic one)
Contact: Scholarship Committee at scholarship_committee@unitylodge.net, David Terry, Committee Chairman, 858-442-2593
Amount: One time - $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: March 30 of each year
Comments: These scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors that will be attending an accredited four (4) year institution of higher learning as a full-time undergraduate freshman. The Award(s) will range between $1,000 and $5,000 and will be granted up to 5 individuals. The amounts awarded and the number of individuals being awarded is at the sole discretion of the Lodge’s Scholarship Committee. Masonic relationship or membership is not required. Student need not showevidence of financial need. All awards are subject to funds available. This fund does not have sufficient resources to grant awards to all worthy students who may apply. For further information download the Notice and Application at our web site: http://www.unitylodge.net/Scholarships.html
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
Provided By:
Stay Fit Ltd.
Deadline:
February 27, 2010
Type of Award:
Scholarship
Amount:
$5000
Awards Available:
Unspecified
Website:
http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
Description:
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions.
Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
*** Do Something Awards ***
Provided By:
Do Something
Deadline:
March 01, 2010
Type of Award:
Grant
Amount:
$100,000
Awards Available:
Unspecified
Website:
http://www.dosomething.org/programs/awards
Description:
Could you use $100,000 to change the world? The Do Something Awards celebrate young people 25 and under who are tackling a problem and changing the world. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada. Apply online at www.dosomething.org/awards. Application closes March 1st, 2010. There will be one $100,000 Grant Winner and four $10,000 Grant Winners.
Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.
*** The Morality of Profit Global Competition ***
Provided By:
SEVEN Fund, Inc.
Deadline:
February 28, 2010
Type of Award:
Essay Contest
Amount:
$20,000
Awards Available:
Unspecified
Website:
http://www.sevenfund.org/morality-of-profit/index.php
Description:
The Morality of Profit Global Competition is available to students with an interest in the topic of the morality of profit. Students must submit an essay of no more than 3,000 words that discusses this topic and the questions surrounding it; that elevate the discussion; and that illuminate inflection points in the broader debate by exploring how this tension informs the key issues of our time. (e.g. understanding the economic crisis, solving global poverty, stimulating entrepreneurship in poor countries, the environment, etc.)
Applicable Majors:
All Fields of Study
Additional Information:
Please visit the sponsor's Web site for links to the required viewing and for additional information.
UCLA Alumni Association Merit based Scholarships Category: (if you go to UCLA):
Website: UCLAlumni.net/ApplyScholarships
Deadline: 2/18
Maximum award: $4250, Renewable: Yes
Award basis: Merit based, need based
Description: All California graduating high school seniors who apply to UCLA are eligible
Come to the college career center for more information
CollegeWeekLive
Organization: ScholarshipExperts.com
Website: www.scholarshipexperts.com/showApp/htx?appId=10240
Deadline: 3/24
Maximum award: $2500
Description: Students must respond online in 100 words or less to the following: "Explain what one characteristic you have that will make you successful in college."
Name:
Sons of Italy Scholarship
Category:
12th grade
Organization:
Sons of Italy Western Foundation
Primary contact:
N/A
Address:
Phone:
N/A
Fax:
N/A
Email:
N/A
Website:
Application form:
N/A
Deadline:
3/1
Maximum award:
5000
Renewable:
N/A
Award basis:
N/A
Description:
Applicants must be wholly or partly of Italian ancestry. come to the college career center for more information
Brian Piccolo Memorial Award
Organization: UNICO
Deadline: 4/3
Maximum award: $2000
Description: This award is given to a graduating senior, involved in athletics, of Italian Heritage
Bill Merritt Memorial Scholarship
Organization: Del Mar Rotary Club
Deadline: 5/11
Maximum award: $4000
Description: Rotary International promotes high ethical standards in business and professions, advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace, and the application of service to personal, business and community life.
Come to the college career center to pick up the application