Scholarship Name
Grade Level
Amount
Deadline
Qualifications Essay Topic/Additional Requirements Web site or to
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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.
www.rosettastone.com
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
1) Pick a controversial problem on college campuses today and suggest a solution.
2) What do you believe are the two most challenging issues facing high school students today and what solutions would you offer to solve these issues?

Not an academic scholarship but they will require your academic standing.
www.scholarshiphelper.com
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.
www.navywivesclubsofamerica.org
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.
2. When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?

www.abbottandfenner.com
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.

www.chargers.com
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?


www.bigsunathletics.com
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