Dr. John W. Nicoll Scholarship
The NMAA/John W. Nicoll Scholarship for Future Teachers was
established in Dr. Nicoll’s name when he retired from the
Newport-Mesa Unified School District after serving as Superintendent
for 26 years. Dr. Nicoll was a professor at National University in the
Educational Leadership program training school administrators. He
took great pride in meeting every student who was selected to receive
this award. Dr. Nicoll passed away in the fall of 2005 and NMAA is
proud and honored to continue this tradition in his name.
This scholarship award is for $5000 and it is due by April 24. Please come to the counseling office to get an application.
The Roger Yamanaka Scholarship
Roger Yamanaka was a 1965 graduate of Costa Mesa HS. After attending OCC for approximately one year, Roger enlisted in the USMC. Upon completion of basic and advanced training, he was sent to Vietnam where he was killed during the siege of Khe Sahn. In addtion to the Purple Heart, he received the National Defense Award and several awards from the Republic of Vietnam.
Because of his service and commitment to his country, many of Roger's friends and relatives have established and funded this annual scholarship. This scholarship will award a senior student(s) an amount between $500 and $1000.
There are no set requirements. Please come to the counseling office to get an application. This scholarship will be due April 12.
Asian Pacific Community Fund
My name is Sangyun Kim and I'm the Scholarship Program Coordinator for the Asian Pacific Community Fund, a network of 29 community organizations focused on transforming the lives of Asian and Pacific Islanders throughout Los Angeles County. We are excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity for high school seniors. The Chen Foundation is focused on helping economically-challenged youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. The Chen Foundation scholarship is specifically for students planning to attend California State University and are considered "Low Income" based on the California Low Income Level.
As a reminder, we also have 10 - $1,000 scholarships available for high school seniors through the Verizon Scholarship Program.
The scholarship application and information for both the Chen Foundation and Verizon scholarships can be found here:
http://www.apcf.org/what-we-do/scholarship-fund
The scholarship is renewable, allowing scholarship recipients to receive an additional $2,000 award after their first quarter/semester of college if they maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher and active involvement in community service.
The deadline for both scholarships is April 30, 2013.
Please forward this email to interested students and all appropriate listservs. And if possible, please post on your department/college webpage and office. An informational flyer with specific requirements is available here: Chen Foundation Announcement Flyer
An informational flyer about Verizon Scholarship Awards Program is available here : Verizon Announcement Flyer
Applicants only need to submit one application for both the Verizon and Chen Foundation Scholarship Programs. Applicants will be considered for either or both programs based on eligibility. To be eligible for the Chen Foundation Scholarship Program, you MUST complete the “Family Financial Information” section.
Please feel free to contact me at scholarships@apcf.orgor (213) 624-6400, ext. 6if you have any questions or would like additional information. Thank you for your time and interest!
Are you thinking about maybe becoming a teacher?
We have a scholarship for graduating seniors who are interested in becoming a teacher. You need to have a 3.0 GPA and have participated in one or more of the following: music, athletics, drama, forensics, journalism, cheer/song or student government.
Applications are in the counseling office and are due by Friday April 12.
Want to be a nurse?
Through the office of Statewide Health Planning and Development there is funding available for organizations and students. Grants are available to fund programs that encourage diversity in the health professions. There are two categories: health care career conferences and health care career exploration.
The awards applications are available at www.oshpd.ca.gov/HWDD/HCTP_mini_grants.html. The deadline is March 29.
For students, there is an opportunity to apply for a scholarship of $1000 to pursue nursing. Applications are available at http://oshpd.ca.gov/HWDCC/HCTP.html. Deadline to apply is March 29.
National Charity League
Eligibility:
The National Charity League, Newport Chapter scholarship is available to all graduating female high school seniors who have attended high school within the NMUSD boundary for at least two years and will continue as a full-time (12 units or more) student in a two or four year college program in the Fall of 2013. Applicants must be United States citizens.
Application Instructions:
A. Type or print legibly in ink. Please include a photograph, if possible.
B. Attach to this form:
- One letter of recommendationfrom a teacher or counselor.
- One official transcriptwhich includes grades of senior year first semester.
- Resume(see guidelines page 3).
- One page essay about yourself. Include what personal and financial needs are unique to you and your situation that you would like the selection committee to consider (note: this question is of great importance to National Charity League). Also, please describe your future personal and academic goals, and how your plans for college will help you fulfill these goals. Type your name and school in the upper right corner of your essay and double space.
C. Deadline: Application must be postmarked by Saturday, April 20, 2013
Sussle Scholarship
URL: http://sussle.org/scholarship
Deadline: June 30 and December 31 each year
Value: $5,000
Scholarships available: 1 at each deadline
Mission: Sussle is an encyclopedia of the things YOU care about. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it's actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship.
Eligibility:
- Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall, 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States.
- US citizen or legal permanent resident.
How to enter:
- Use Sussle.org by contributing knowledge about your interests.
Are you going to Cal State Fullerton next yeat?
Scholarships are now available but are due by April 5th. Come to the counseling office for more info!
Assistance League Scholarship
Applicants for these scholarships need NOT necessarily demonstrate academic excellence or athletic prowess; the selection criteria emphasizes commitment to community service, educational promise, strength of character and challenging personal and or family circumstances requiring financial assistance.
Applications are due by Wednesday April 10, 2013.
Award is $1000
Applications are in the counseling office.
Scholarship Opportunities!
There is no limit to the amount of scholarships you can apply for! Applying for scholarships should be in addition to filling out you FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) starting 1/1/2013 (see http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/for more information). Also, be sure and check the website of any University or College you are applying to.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2012 - 2013
CSULBCOLLEGEASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM (CAMP)($400 stipend plus one-on-one counseling and fieldtrips)
- Seniors who have applied to CSULB and have had someone in their immediate family who has worked a minimum of 75 days during the past two years in migrant or seasonal farm work.
- Go to http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/camp/ to apply.
- DEADLINE FOR CSULB APPLICATION: November 30, 2012 DEALINE FOR EOP APPLICATION: March 2, 2013
SOROPTIMIST VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD($1,000-$2,500)
- Young women, currently between the ages of 14-17, who volunteer in the community and are committed to making the world a better place. Volunteer experiences that benefit women or girls are especially valued.
- Pick up an application from Miss Gildon in the College and Career Center.
- DEADLINE: December 1, 2012
ACADEMY OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP 2012 SUMMER BUSINESS INSTITUTE (SBI)(5-week business leadership program – worth $11,500 - on a college campus of your choice with field trips to places like Fox Studios, Merrill Lynch, and NBC Studios plus cash prizes)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who have financial need and are interested in being entrepreneurs, want to learn to make a business plan, and learn about the stock market.
- Go to http://www.goabl.org/prospectivestudents.html to apply.
- DEADLINE: December 5, 2012
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/MACY’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($2,500)
- Hispanic Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, who plan to attend UC Berkeley, USC, University of Arizona, Columbia University, New York University, Penn State University, Ohio State University, or University of Texas at Austin in Fall 2013.
- Go to http://www.hsf.net/macys.aspx for more details and to apply.
- DEADLINE: December 15, 2012
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES U.S. SCHOLARSHIP($1,000-$5,000)
- Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal residents and will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university or a technical school in Fall 2013.
- Go to http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: December 20, 2012
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($10,000)
- Hispanic Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2013.
- Write an essay detailing your biggest life and academic goals and your plans to achieve them.
- Go to http://www.hsf.net/Clorox.aspx for more details and to apply.
- DEADLINE: December 21, 2012
STANDOUT STUDENT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP($500 plus free college admission consultation)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who have at least a 2.0 GPA, plan to attend a four-year college or university, and write a short essay (less than 100 words) to describe a special skill, talent, or interest that helps you standout from your peers.
- Go to http://www.collegepeas.com/money to apply
- DEADLINE: December 30, 2012
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GOYA FOODS CULINARY ARTS AND FOOD SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($5,000-$15,000)
- Hispanic Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2013 majoring in Culinary Arts or Food Science, and who are willing to volunteer 10 hours per month in the community.
- Go to http://www.hsf.net/GOYA12.aspx for more details and to apply.
- DEADLINE: December 31, 2012
RON BROWN SCHOLARS PROGRAM($40,000 plus an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C.)
- Aftrican-American Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents who excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities, and demonstrate financial need.
- Go to http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/ApplicationDownload.aspx to download an application
- DEADLINE: January 9, 2013
BURGER KING SCHOLARS PROGRAM($1,000-$50,000)
- Seniors who have at least a 2.5 GPA who plan to enroll at a two-year college, a four university, or a vocational-technical school in Fall 2013. Additional money is available if either you or a parent or guardian has worked at Burger King for at least six months. In that case, only a 2.0 GPA is needed for the Scholars Program.
- Go to https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/ to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 10, 2013
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP($10,000 per year)
- Seniors going to four-year college or university who are U.S. citizens, have at least a 3.0 GPA, have financial need, and have demonstrated leadership, drive, and citizenship within the community.
- Go to http://www.reaganfoundation.org/scholars-program.aspxto apply.
- DEADLINE: January 10, 2013
ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND (APAISF)($2,500-$5,000)
- Pacific Islander or Asian Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents and have at least a 2.7 GPA.
- Go to http://apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 11, 2013
NASA AERONAUTICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($15,000 per year plus $10,000 Summer Internship at NASA)
- Seniors who are U.S. Citizens and will be majoring in engineering or another related field like physics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Go to https://nasa.asee.org/apply to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 14, 2013
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COLLECTORS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP($1,500-$2,500)
- Seniors who plan to attend an accredited public or private college, university, or trade school full-time and write a 700-1,000 word essay on “The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years.”
- Go to http://www.cacesf.org/ for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY’S DIGITAL ARTS, FILM, AND ANIMATION COMPETITION($250 plus an all-expenses paid trip for two to Rochester, New York)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and express themselves through graphic media, web design, 3-D animation, film, interactive media, or photo imaging.
- Go to http://www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/daac/ for more information.
- DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP($500-$5,000 plus all-expenses paid trip to Pennsylvania)
- Seniors who are U.S. Citizens and want to pursue a career in local, state, or federal government service.
- Write a 300-word one-page essay stating why you want a career in government service including any inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington and his famous crossing of the Delaware.
- Go to http://www.gwcf.org for more information and to get the scholarship application.
- DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
ZINCH’S SWEET DIGGITY DAWG SCHOLARSHIP($250-$20,000)
- Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are U.S. Citizens and have at least a 2.0 GPA.
- Go to http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/sweet-diggity-dawg to fill out an application.
- DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
C-SPAN’S STUDENTCAM 2013 COMPETITION($250-$5,000)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who create a 5-8 minute video documentary based on the competition theme, “What is the most important issue the President should consider in 2013?”
- Go to http://www.studentcam.org/ for more information and rules.
- DEADLINE: January 18, 2013
WILLIAM S. DAVILA SCHOLARSHIP FUND($1,000-$2,500)
- Seniors who work in the food industry themselves or are children or parents working in the food industry (retail supermarket companies, manufacturers, brokers, or distributors or food products sold in retail food stores) who plan to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2013.
- Go to http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila/application.html for an application.
- DEADLINE: January 20, 2013
ACT HIGH SCHOOL POSTER CONCEPT SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST($1,000-$5,000)
- Juniors and Seniors who create an original poster that answers the question, “Why take the ACT?” promoting the theme of going to college and taking the ACT as the college entrance exam of choice.
- Go to http://www.actstudent.org/postercontest/ for more information.
- DEADLINE: January 21, 2013
BANK OF AMERICA STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM(8-week paid internship and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C.)
- Juniors and Seniors with a passion for improving their community who will participate in an 8-week paid internship at a nonprofit organization and a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. to gain valuable civic, social, and business leadership skills.
- Go to http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_studentleaders to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 25, 2013
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SERVICE SCHOLARS PROGRAM($2,400 per year)
- Seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and have an interesting in continuing to enhance their learning through service at Florida State University.
- Go to http://thecenter.fsu.edu/Get-Involved/Course-Offerings/Service-Scholars to download an application and to https://admissions.fsu.edu/undergradapp/ to fill out a FSU application.
- DEADLINE: January 25, 2013
DUPONT CHALLENGE SCIENCE ESSAY COMPETITION($200-$5,000)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who write an original 1,000-word essay that falls under one of the four categories of the DuPont Challenge.
- Go to http://thechallenge.dupont.com/rules/ for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 31, 2013
PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS($1,000)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community.
- Go to http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/application/ to apply.
- DEADLINE: January 31, 2013
AXA ACHIEVEMENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP($2,000)
- Seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal residents who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in Fall 20123and who write an essay about an outstanding achievement they have accomplished in a non-academic activity or project.
- Go to http://www.axa-scholarship.com/ to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
CALIFORNIA STATE PTA SCHOLARSHIP($500)
- Seniors who are members of Lakewood PTA/PTSA.
- Go to http://www.capta.org/assets/downloads/GraduatingHighSchoolSeniorScholarship.pdf to get an application.
- DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
CHRISTERMON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($2,000-$5,000)
- Seniors who write an essay about "How my involvement in community service and my demonstration of good citizenship will help me in future endeavors" and will attend a four-year college or university full time.
- You must also be the child or grandchild of someone who works for or owns a company that holds a valid California liquor, beer, or wine license (such as a restaurant, hotel, grocery store, or airline).
- Go to http://www.christermon.com/scholarship/applications.php to fill out an application.
- DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
FRANK KAZMIERCZAK MEMORIAL MIGRANT SCHOLARSHIP($1,000)
- Seniors who are interested in majoring in teaching and have parents or guardians who are migrant workers.
- Go to http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-kazmierczak.htm for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST($1,000-$10,000)
- Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who write an essay answering the question, “What does it mean to have a gendered approach to war and peace issues?"
- Go to http://www.usip.org/ed/npec/topic.html for more information.
- DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TWINS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP($250-$1,500)
- Seniors who are multiple birth students (twins, triplets, or higher) and will be attending a college, university, trade, or vocational school in Fall 2013.
- Go to http://www.scmotc.org/Scholarship.htm for an application
- DEADLINE: February 1, 2013
MOUNT ST. MARY’S COLLEGE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION($500)
- Female Seniors who are going to Mount St. Mary’s College to major in vocal or instrumental music.
- Go to http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/music/asp for more information.
- AUDITION: February 2, 2013
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/DISCOVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($5,000)
- Hispanic Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and who plan to attend an accredited college in Fall 2013 and major in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or Marketing.
- Go to http://www.hsf.net/Discover.aspx for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 4, 2013
CONGRESS-BUNDESTAF YOUTH EXCHANGE(Full scholarship for a 10-month German exchange program)
- Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
- Go to http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/apply-flag/ to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 15, 2013
JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP($24,000)
- Minority Seniors who are U.S. Citizens, demonstrate leadership potential, plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2013, present evidence of financial need, have a minimum SAT score of at least 1000 or an ACT score of at least 21, and demonstrate a dedication to community service.
- Go to http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/programs.php for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 15, 2013
NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($6,000 per year)
- Seniors who have at least 3.5 GPA and are accepted to one of the following colleges: Drexel University, Johnson and Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology.
- Go to http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 15, 2013
PACIFIC COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP($750)
- Seniors who are members of Pacific Community Credit Union, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and write an essay about how your credit union can better educate you about managing your finances.
- Go to https://www.yourcreditunion.com/scholarship-2/ for more information and to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 20, 2013
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/PROCTOR & GAMBLE ORGULLOSA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM($2,500)
- Hispanic Seniors who are U.S. Citizens or legal residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, who plan to attend attend an accredited four-year college or university in Fall 2013 majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
- Go to http://www.hsf.net/PG_Orgullosa.aspx for more details and to apply.
- DEADLINE: February 28, 2013
CLEARED TO DREAM AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS($500-$24,000)
- Seniors who plan to study an aviation-related major after high school.
- Go to the aviation scholarship list, compiled by the University Aviation Association at http://www.clearedtodream.org/Resources/Scholarships/tabid/1297/Default.aspx to find out more the scholarships available, including websites and the contact names for people to get more information.
NATIONAL GUARD SCHOLARSHIPS($18,000 for tuition for four years plus $27,600 for expenses)
- Go to http://www.nationalguard.com/benefits/money-for-college for more information.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
These agencies provide a list of scholarships open to undocumented students. Please contact the agencies on these
websites for more information regarding their programs.
Free Scholarship Search Sites:
www.salliemae.com/before_college/students_plan/free_money/scholarship-search.htm
www.petersons.com/finaid/file.asp?id=780
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/dollars/dshome.htm
California Scholarship Links (Scholarships.com)
National Scholarship Websites
Hispanic Education Endowment Fund
The HEEF Application is available at the Orange County Community Foundation website, www.oc-cf.orgor at the HEEF website, www.heef.org. Scroll down to view instructions.
Criteria:
*HEEF scholarships are based on a combination of low-income family background, academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities, community volunteer work, church service or work-employment.
HEEF applicants must be:
A. Latino/a who has lived in Orange County, CA for the past 6 years
B. An Orange County public or private high school graduate who enrolls fulltime at a 4-year college;
an Orange County community college transfer who enrolls full-time at a 4-year university;
or, an entering or continuing OC community college student who qualifies for a HEEF Sub Fund that awards community college students.
C. Eligible for need based financial aid. All applicants must submit financial information, even if they do not submit a FAFSA and report their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on their online application. Dream Act/ AB 540 applicants must complete the “Applicant Financial Information’ section of the online application.
Application Process:
*HEEF serves students who live in Orange County, California only.
*The On-Line scholarship application deadline for 2013-2014 is on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
1. Click or open this link: www.oc-cf.org
2. Under “Nonprofits & Students” click “Students” then, “Available Scholarships”
3. A list of scholarships will appear - scroll through available scholarships to locate the HEEF general fund: “HEEF: Hispanic Education Endowment Fund Scholarship.”
4. Click on “sign up” and you will be prompted to enter an email address and password, once you complete this, click on “sign up” on the lower right-hand corner.
5. This will take you to the Orange County Community Foundation general application. All required questions must be answered - required questions are marked with an asterisk. Please be sure to click “Yes” on the question “Are you a HEEF applicant?” You can save and return to complete your HEEF online application, or complete it and click “finish and submit.”
6. Once the application is submitted the system will match you to HEEF sub funds and non-HEEF scholarships based on eligibility and various criteria. You may be matched to multiple HEEF sub funds, there are 29 all together, but please remember that you may only apply to one HEEF sub fund regardless of the number of possible matches.
7. It is recommended that you carefully review the eligibility criteria of sub fund matches and select the one that is most appropriate for you. Applying for an HEEF sub fund is optional. However, youmay apply for one or more non-HEEF Orange County Community Foundation scholarships.
8. You must SUBMIT your HEEF On-Line application by the deadline:
Monday, March 11, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
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