2008 Scholarship List
March 1, 2008
Name:
____________________________________
The following scholarship applications
are either available in the College/Career Center or are available at the
listed websites. Please read the criteria and deadline for each scholarship
that interests you carefully. Leave your scholarship list with your choices
checked off in the scholarship file on my desk. You may pick up your
applications later that day. If you have any questions or need further
assistance please see Jeani Chambers, College/Career Center. This scholarship
list is updated frequently so please check for new scholarships often. You can also check for additional scholarship
opportunities at the following websites: www.fastweb.com,
www.collegeboard.com, www.petersons.com, and www.scholarships.com.
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Check Box |
Scholarship |
Description |
Deadline Date |
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American
Fire Sprinkler Association
Scholarship |
Enter this
contest for the opportunity to win one of ten $2,000.00 scholarships. You
must read the “Fire Sprinkler Essay” about automatic fire sprinklers and take
a ten-question multiple-choice test. For each question answered correctly,
students will receive one entry into a drawing for one of the ten
scholarships prizes. See the flyer for all information. |
April 11,
2008 |
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AnyCollege.com
Scholarship |
Four $2,000
scholarships awarded annually by random drawing. All students planning to
attend an accredited college or university are eligible to apply online at www.anycollege.com/scholarship.cfm |
Deadline: Mar. 31,
2008 |
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Asian
Pacific Fund |
Various
scholarships are available for students of Asian descent. See what is
available at www.asianpacificfund.org/awards
or get a flyer from the College/Career Center. |
Various
from: Feb. 29,
2008 to Mar. 21, 08 |
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Bill Coggins Community Leadership Award |
For current high school seniors who plan to enroll
in a community college/four year college, university or vocational school.
You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and demonstrate a commitment
to community service leadership. You
must document voluntary community service that is not required by school or
court programs. The volunteer hours must have been in LA County. |
Apr. 19,
2008 |
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Body by Milk
“Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award” |
A $7,500
college scholarship will be awarded to a scholar athlete based on academic performance,
athletic excellence, leadership, community service, and what part milk plays
in their life. |
Mar. 7, 2008 |
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This
scholarship is available to all graduating seniors with the following
qualifications: good citizenship record, leadership qualities, above average
grades, college goals, personal recommendations and financial need. |
Mar. 27,
2008 |
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This is for senior
scholar athletes. You must have lettered in a high school sport, have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, pursuing higher education after high school. |
May 1, 2008
to Mrs. Chambers College/Career
Center |
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For a senior
planning a career as a teacher. This is a $1000.00 scholarship. |
Apr. 30,
2008 |
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This
scholarship will be awarded to outstanding young women in |
Apr. 4,
2008, before 12 PM to Mrs. Chambers. |
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For high
school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA, attending an accredited college or
university in the fall. |
Mar. 31,
2008 |
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Does your
parent work for a school district in |
Mar. 15,
2008 |
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Civil
Service Employees Insurance Company’s Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship |
An essay
competition for seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, and who are children of
full-time or retired public employees. Your essay will discuss ways the teenage
automobile accident rate can be reduced. |
Apr. 7, 2008 |
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Cuban
American Teachers’ Association |
This
scholarship is offered to students of Cuban American descent who are planning
to continue their education at the college level. You should have at least a
“B” average, be active in school and community affairs, speak acceptable
Spanish and demonstrate an interest in their cultural heritage. |
Apr. 1, 2008 |
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Educational
Communication Scholarship Foundation |
All high school
students who are legal residents of the |
Ongoing |
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Foothill Civitan |
This is an
academic scholarship for seniors pursuing higher education. |
May 1, 2008
to Mrs. Chambers College/Career
Center |
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Gordon R.
Howard Family Scholarship |
This
scholarship is available to JBHS and BHS students to be used for tuition, books,
etc. Applicants must have a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0, or have demonstrated significant academic improvement
during their four years of high school. Academic achievement, extracurricular
activities, community service, work experience, & financial need will be
considered. |
April 18,
2008 |
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Italian
Catholic Federation |
For students
who are Catholic and of Italian descent, who maintain at least a 3.2 GPA.
This will be based on class rank, financial need, leadership role, &
extracurricular activities. |
Mar. 15,
2008 |
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Eula Mae Jett Scholarship |
Legal
Secretaries, Inc. offers scholarships to persons desiring a career in the
legal field. They will be giving three $1000.00 scholarships to a graduating
high school senior that has successfully completed secretarial/business
courses in high school and will be enrolled in a college or business school
offering a course of study in the legal field. |
Mar. 14,
2008 |
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Patrick Kerr
Skateboard Scholarship |
You must be
a senior who skateboards (it does not matter how good you are!), have a
minimum GPA of 2.5, and enrolled in a two- or four-year university in the
fall of 2008. |
Apr. 20,
2008 |
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The LAJCC
Foundation is offering $2000.00 scholarships to graduating high school
seniors who reflect the mission of the LAJCC and its scholarship program. The
program places emphasis on a well-rounded student with community service and
other extra-curricular activities, academic performance. See the application
for full details. |
Mar. 17,
2008 |
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McKinley
Alumni Scholarship |
Applicant
must be a former |
Apr. 4, 2008
to Mrs. Chambers, JBHS College/Career Center |
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Save Me A
Spot In College |
All |
Mar. 15,
2008 |
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The SCCTA
and your local cable company are offering several scholarships varying in
amounts from $500 to $2500 to graduating high school seniors in Southern
California, that are accepted by an accredited four-year university. The
successful applicants will have demonstrated their desire to continue their
education leading to a career with the Cable and Telecommunications industry.
Check out the careers on the application. |
Mar. 14,
2008 |
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Tylenol
Scholarship |
For students
that are dedicating their futures to healthcare.
This year up to $350,000 in scholarships will be awarded to our future doctors,
nurses and other health professionals. Applicants will be judged on
leadership qualities and academics. |
May 15, 2008 |
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Tzu Chi
Scholars |
Tzu Chi
Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, community
involvement and college plan. |
Apr. 15,
2008 |
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Zonta Club
of |
For high
school seniors in need of financial aid for college. Please read the
application for all of the details. |
Mar. 28,
2008 |