
Grade
Level
|
Amount
|
Deadline
|
Qualifications | Essay Topic/Additional Requirements | Web
site
or to Download Applications |
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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? |
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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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
|
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. |
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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." |
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| 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 |
|
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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |