Scholarships

First Freedom Student Competition

Essay Contest. TOPIC: Why should international religious freedom matter to you as a young American? Is the United States commitment to monitor and advance religious freedom consistent with American legal and political history? Why should it be United States policy to advance this international human right? How does this responsibility lie “in your hands” for you both as an individual and as a member of a community?

ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship

Seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties, equal rights and fairness. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.

Demonstrated financial need will increase the changes of qualifying for the scholarship.

See Mrs. Brennan in the front office if interested.

AXA Achievement Scholarship

Seniors who demonstrate achievement and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace.

Must plan on enrolling full-time in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university in the United States by fall 2010.

Essay of no more than 2,000 words or 4 pages about one of the 2009 Kyoto Prize Laureates.

Gates Millennium Scholars

Need based scholarship for African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 or better. Have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.

Must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria determined through completion of the FAFSA.

Safe Jobs for Youth Public Service Announcement Contest

Design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens.

Young Entrepreneur Award

Seniors who will be attending an accredited, nonprofit 2 or 4 year university, college or vocational/technical institute in the fall of 2010 who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as: starting his or her own business; participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Junior Achievement and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, among others; or through other initiatives. Note: You should consider any endeavors or work experience you have offered as a community service. For example: babysitting, lawn care, dog walking, tutoring, etc. An officially established business is not
a requirement.

Must submit a typed 1,000 word essay describing their entrepreneurial experience, their
involvement with small business, or their involvement with clubs that encourage entrepreneurial spirit.

Southern California Mother of Twins Scholarship

Applicants must be Multiple Birth students (twins, triplets, or higher) and plan on attending a college, university, vocational or trade school upon graduation.

Written Essay (minimum 300 words) on why you wish to continue your education and why you believe
you should be considered for this award. Include information on being a multiple, family financial difficulties, career and educational goals.

California Association of Collectors

Essay between 700 and 1,000 words on the "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years."

National Co-op Scholarship

Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or better who will apply and be admitted to one of the following colleges or universities: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology.

500 word essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program

Oh, The Places You'll Go! Scholarship

Essay contest with the following prompt: Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You'll Go! delivers an important message about the chances and the troubles that life presents. Thinking about the book, Oh, The Places You'll Go!, what kinds of opportunities and challenges do you think your education will present in the future?

Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship

Must be wholly or partially of Italian descent. Academic and Athletic scholarships available.

Applicants applying for the athletic scholarship must be pursuing a career in sports or other sports-related professions.

National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship

Two scholarships being offered. One to any senior who has a parent employed in the San Diego Construction industry and one for a female senior pursuing a college degree in a construction related profession such as Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.

Requires 2 letters of recommendation.

U.S. Bank's Internet Scholarship Program

Seniors who are planning to enroll at an eligible 4-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program.

Selected through a random drawing.

Brian Graves Memorial Scholarship

Seniors who plan to pursue an education in Marine Biology at a 4-year college.

See Mrs. Brennan in the front office for an application.

$1,000 for 4-year or $500 for 2-year college

General Scholarship Opportunities and Web Sites

Scholarship Name	Grade Level	Amount	Deadline	Qualifications	Essay Topic/Additional Requirements	Web site or to Download Applications
First Freedom Student Competition	9-12	$750-$3,000	11/23/2009	Essay Contest. TOPIC: Why should international religious freedom matter to you as a young American? Is the United States commitment to monitor and advance religious freedom consistent with American legal and political history? Why should it be United States policy to advance this international human right? How does this responsibility lie “in your hands” for you both as an individual and as a member of a community?		www.firstfreedom.org
ACLU Youth Activist Scholarship	12	$7,000	11/30/2009	Seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to civil liberties, equal rights and fairness. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.	Demonstrated financial need will increase the changes of qualifying for the scholarship.	See Mrs. Brennan in the front office if interested.
AXA Achievement Scholarship	12	$10,000 or $25,000	12/15/2009	Seniors who demonstrate achievement and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace.	Must plan on enrolling full-time in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university in the United States by fall 2010.	www.axa-achievement.com
Kyoto Scholarship	12	Up to $10,000	1/08/2010	San Diego County high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited 4-year university in the United States who have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be actively involved in serving their community.	Essay of no more than 2,000 words or 4 pages about one of the 2009 Kyoto Prize Laureates.	www.kyotoprize.org
Gates Millennium Scholars	12	Varies	1/11/2010	Need based scholarship for African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, or Hispanic American with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 or better. Have demonstrated leadership ability through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.	Must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria determined through completion of the FAFSA.	www.gmsp.org
Safe Jobs for Youth Public Service Announcement Contest	9-12	$200-$400	1/11/2010	Design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens.		www.youngworkers.org
Young Entrepreneur Award	12	$1,000-$10,000	12/31/2009	Seniors who will be attending an accredited, nonprofit 2 or 4 year university, college or vocational/technical institute in the fall of 2010 who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as: starting his or her own business; participation in organizations such as DECA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Junior Achievement and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, among others; or through other initiatives. Note: You should consider any endeavors or work experience you have offered as a community service. For example: babysitting, lawn care, dog walking, tutoring, etc. An officially established business is not a requirement.	Must submit a typed 1,000 word essay describing their entrepreneurial experience, their involvement with small business, or their involvement with clubs that encourage entrepreneurial spirit.	www.DFIB.com/YEA
Southern California Mother of Twins Scholarship	12	$250-$1,500	2/01/2010	Applicants must be Multiple Birth students (twins, triplets, or higher) and plan on attending a college, university, vocational or trade school upon graduation.	Written Essay (minimum 300 words) on why you wish to continue your education and why you believe you should be considered for this award. Include information on being a multiple, family financial difficulties, career and educational goals.	www.scmotc.org
California Association of Collectors	12	$1,500-$2,500	2/01/2010	Essay Contest	Essay between 700 and 1,000 words on the "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years."	www.cacesf.org
ACEC California – San Diego Scholarship	12	Up to $1,500	2/5/2009	Seniors attending a high school within the city of San Diego who desire a career in civil, geotechnical, structural, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or land surveying. Immediate family members of current or previous City of San Diego employees are not eligible to apply.	GPA is not required for this scholarship, however, high school transcripts are required. Transcripts must show courses taken in any field of science, such as Chemistry, Calculus, Physics, Math Analysis, etc.	http://acec-ca-sd.org
National Co-op Scholarship	12	$6,000	2/15/2010	Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or better who will apply and be admitted to one of the following colleges or universities: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology.	500 word essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program	www.co-op.edu
Oh, The Places You'll Go! Scholarship	12	$5,000	2/15/2009	Essay contest with the following prompt: Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You'll Go! delivers an important message about the chances and the troubles that life presents. Thinking about the book, Oh, The Places You'll Go!, what kinds of opportunities and challenges do you think your education will present in the future?	Your original literary composition must be submitted in personal essay/memoir format. All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than one page (500 words) with a minimum font size of 12 point. Foreign language submissions and previously published or awarded material will not be accepted.	www.ohtheplaces.org
2010 Scholarships for Military Children	12	$1,500	2/17/2010	Dependent, unmarried children, of active duty personnel, Reserve, Guard and retired military members, survivors of service member who died while on active duty, or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military. Must be planning to attend an accredited college or university full time in the fall of 2010.	Essay prompt: You can travel back in time; however, you cannot change events. What point in history would you visit and why?	www.commissaries.com or from commissaries worldwide.
Ford Salute to Education	12	$1,000	2/19/2010	Seniors who will be continuing their education at a vocational/technical school, college, or university. Seniors can apply for a scholarship in any one of the following categories: Arts, Athletics, Automotive, Building Design/ Construction, Business Management/ Administration, Computer Science/Technology, Education, Foreign Language, General, Language Arts, Mathematics, Medical, Performing Arts, Science, Social Science, Vocational/Technical	No GPA requirement. Academic achievement is considered, but is not the sole determining factor. Must write 4 short essays based on personal accomplishments, community contributions, personal goals and an autobiography.	www.salutetoeducation.com
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship	12		3/01/2010	Must be wholly or partially of Italian descent. Academic and Athletic scholarships available.	Applicants applying for the athletic scholarship must be pursuing a career in sports or other sports-related professions.	www.sonsofitalyca.org
National Association of Women in Construction Scholarship	12	$1,000	3/5/2010	Two scholarships being offered. One to any senior who has a parent employed in the San Diego Construction industry and one for a female senior pursuing a college degree in a construction related profession such as Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.	Requires 2 letters of recommendation.	www.nawicsd.org
U.S. Bank's Internet Scholarship Program	12	$1,000	3/31/2010	Seniors who are planning to enroll at an eligible 4-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program.	Selected through a random drawing.	Online application process only. www.usbank.com
Brian Graves Memorial Scholarship	12		4/01/2010	Seniors who plan to pursue an education in Marine Biology at a 4-year college.	2 letters of recommendation including one from a teacher in the science/biology field.	See Mrs. Brennan in the front office for an application.
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship	12	$1,000 for 4-year or $500 for 2-year college	4/2/2010	Seniors whose parent or legal guardant is/was a vineyard employee of a wine grape grower during the 2009 or 2010 season.	500 word essay about your career goals, and how you plan to help your community.	www.cwggf.org or see Mrs. Brennan in the front office for an application.

General Scholarship Opportunities and Web Sites
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	www.hsf.net
Organization of Chinese Americans	www.ocanatl.org
United Negro College Fund	www.uncf.org
College Board	www.collegeboard.com
FastWeb	www.fastweb.com
Scholarships.com	www.scholarships.com
SchoolSoup	www.schoolsoup.com