The Hunter Foundation is pleased to announce that we have increased the Scholarship Award amount from $2,000 to $3,000 for our 2026 Awards!  Awarding Vocational Education Scholarships to students in the Whittier Union High School District.

Eligibility requirements

• Must be planning to graduate from a WUHSD high school in June

• Must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) upon graduation

• Must demonstrate interest and skill for a vocational or related career

• Must be planning to enroll in a college or vocational school to further prepare for your career

Application is on PHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom: s5lmb7w

Apply here:

The Assistance League® of Whittier Scholarship Program for high school seniors attending Pioneer High School is now accepting applications.  

Required Attachments:

•  Current Unofficial Transcript;

• 1-page (250 word) essay typewritten titled ‘Who am I’ provide information about your academic and career goals. Include any additional information you would like to share;

• The Staff Letter of Recommendation form (page 3 to be emailed by Friday, April 10, 2026 

• Verification of acceptance to attend a four (4) year college or university, as soon as you receive it. The $ 1,000 check will be mailed to the Financial Aid office at the college you attend.

• Please use the attached file below to access the application

• All parts of the application must be emailed to: alwhittier@verizon.net

Application is on PHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom: s5lmb7w

The Whittier Host Lions Club has provided over $2 million in grants and scholarships since 1999 to support the future of local youth. Whittier Host Lions Club Memorial Academic Scholarship supports local high school seniors in the Whittier area who demonstrate academic achievement (GPA) and service. These scholarships assist with costs for 4-year or community colleges.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a 3.00 GPA or better

• Plan on attending a 4 year or community college in the fall

• A certified transcript of your high school grades (ask Expanded Horizons for this by 3/10)

• A Copy of any SAT, ACT, or equivalent exam scores if taken by 3/10

• Copy of any Advance Placement Exam Scores 3/10

• This completed application by  (use Kami to annotate)

• A Personal Essay regarding your community service involvement, High School involvement and future academic plan by 3/5

• One Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, principal, advisor, or employer 3/9

Application is on PHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom: s5lmb7w

All scholarships listed are administered by or managed by the Cerritos Area Alumnae Chapter (CAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., or by the Crimson and Cream Community Foundation (CCCF). Scholarships listed are for graduating high school seniors, male or female, currently enrolled in one of the schools in the service area of Cerritos Area Alumnae Chapter (CAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and/or is a participant in Delta GEMS/Embodi youth program.

CAAC’s service area include schools in the following communities: Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, and Whittier.

Can apply up to 3 scholarships using one application. Review the requirements for each below. Each scholarship has different criteria's. 

Please double check the requirements for each. And send all material to: dstcerritos.docs@gmail.com

DUE MARCH 6th

Application is on PHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom: s5lmb7w

Raymond and Anita Jones created The Jones Family Scholarship, a scholarship on behalf of The Jones Family. This scholarship is intended to benefit students who are being raised in a single parent

household. Scholarship Amount: varied amounts up to $1,000 non-renewable

Requirements:

• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75

• Recipient must register in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning in the Fall of the

year receiving the award.

• Student must be living in a single parent household.

• Enrollment verification will be required via an official university or college document.

Can apply up to 3 scholarships using one application. Review the requirements for each below. Each scholarship has different criteria's. 

Please double check the requirements for each. And send all material to: dstcerritos.docs@gmail.com

DUE MARCH 6th

Application is on PHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom: s5lmb7w

Nia and Anthony League have created, The League Family Scholarship, a scholarship on behalf of The League Family w/consultation from their children, Ayah & Amir. This scholarship is intended to benefit middle class families that are often excluded from need-based scholarships.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 non-renewable

Requirements:

• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75

• Recipient must register in an accredited four-year institution of higher learning in the Fall of the

year receiving the award. Student must be at least 2nd Generation College Student (one/both

parents have earned a college degree).

• Enrollment verification will be required via an official university or college document.

Can apply up to 3 scholarships using one application. Review the requirements for each below. Each scholarship has different criteria's. 

Please double check the requirements for each. And send all material to: dstcerritos.docs@gmail.com

DUE MARCH 6th

Application is on PHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom: s5lmb7w