Grade
Level
|
Amount
|
Deadline
|
Qualifications | Essay Topic/Additional Requirements | Web
site
or to Download Applications |
|
Advancement
Program 4 Young Men |
12 |
None |
Open
to male students who reside in San Diego and who are enrolled in or
have
applied to an accredited junior college, vocational or technical school,
or college or university. Must have experienced life obstacles and
worked earnestly to become a survivor and be committed to maintaining
a lifestyle that enables oneself to become a productive citizen. |
Must show
proof of enrollment or previous participation in a self-improvement program. |
See Mrs.
Brennan in the media center for an application. |
|
The
Rosetta Stone Communicate & Connect
ESL Scholarship Contest |
12 |
$3,000 |
5/15/2009 |
Seniors who have learned English as a Second Language; who hold citizenship status or have official work or student visas. All entries shall be judged on a points system, based on (1) originality, (2) effectiveness in meeting the communication objective, and (3) essay topic. |
An
original essay, of no more than 500 words. Essay
Subject: How learning English as a second language impacted the writer’s
life. |
|
Kiwanis
Foundation Scholarship for Serra High School Students |
12 |
$1,000
or up to $4,000 |
5/20/2009 |
Three scholarships
that will be based on applicant's depth of participation in community
service, school service, and academic achievement. One of the scholarships
will also consider athletic participation. |
A
reflective essay regarding high school and community service activities
and a letter
of recommendation. |
See Mrs.
Brennan in the media center for an application. |
B.
Davis Scholarship |
11 & 12 |
$1,000 |
5/30/2009 |
Essay contest.
Submit an essay of less than
1000
words on one of the two topics below. Your submissions
must be sent to us by email at awards@scholarshipquesthelper.com |
Not
an academic scholarship but they will require your academic standing. |
|
Navy
Wives Clubs of America Scholarship |
12 |
5/30/2009 |
Children
of enlisted members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard on active
duty, retire with pay, or deceased. Must show financial need and have
at least a 2.5 GPA. |
One
scholarship given to a student majoring in special education and 4
awards to children
of NWCA members. |
||
Nordstrom
Scholarship |
11 |
$10,000 |
6/1/2009 |
Juniors
who will be attending a 4-year college who have at least a 2.7 unweighted
GPA, have made a substantial contribution to the community, be involved
in school activities, and require financial assistance to attend college. |
Requires
a personal statement, financial statement and an essay of no more than
500 words. |
See Mrs.
Brennan in the media center for an application. |
Abbott
& Fenner Scholarship |
11 & 12 |
$1,000 |
6/20/2009 |
Essay contest
for current juniors and seniors. |
Write
an essay on one of the following topics: 1. If you could have lunch
with any famous person, either living or dead, whom would you choose
and why? Describe your conversation at lunch. |
|
Chargers
Champions Scholarship |
11 |
$5,000
and a laptop computer |
6/26/2009 |
All juniors
who will be graduating in June 2010 with an unweighted cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or better. |
3 page essay describing how you have made a difference in your community and school. |
|
Big
Sun Scholarship |
12 |
$500 |
6/29/2009 |
Essay
contest for current senior athletes. |
A short
essay answering the following questions: Have you ever struggled for
something and succeeded? What made you feel that you were successful?
Have you ever struggled for something and failed? How did you react to
this?
|
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 |