Scholarship
(Click on scholarship name to view additional information) | Scholarship Amount | Application Deadline | Eligibility | Last Updated |
| The 826 Valencia Scholarships | 3 - $10,000 scholarships | March 12, 2010 | Be a high school graduate or graduating senior.
demonstrate financial need. Live in the Bay Area.
Demonstrate intent to enroll in a vocational school, college, or university. Applicants should also have an extracurricular interest in the written word. Anyone who meets the above criteria may apply, but preference will be given to students who attend public high schools in San Francisco. | 01/08/10 |
| Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship | $1000 | March 12, 2010 |
- Must be an African American female
- Must be a current high school senior in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Must have at least a G.P.A. of 3.0
- Must be attending a four year institution starting Fall 2010
- Postmark deadline is Friday, March 12, 2010
| 12/09/09 |
| PFLAG National Scholarship Program | $5000, $2500 and $1000 scholarships | March 12, 2010 | Eligibility:
You are a graduating senior entering higher education for the first time in 2010 (if you graduated in 2009 and took a year off you are still eligible to apply).
You self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or as a straight ally.
You demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community.
You have applied to an accredited higher education institution. | 02/10/10 |
| Bio-Rad Scholarship | March 15, 2010 | Be a graduating, college-bound senior from a high school within a 50-mile radius of Bio-Rad's corporate offices in Hercules, CA. Have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Have been accepted to a 2- or 4-year college program at the time the scholarship is awarded. Must have a passion for and career interest in science. | 02/24/10 |
| Oakland Dollars for Scholars | $1,000 award per year for up to four years of college (up to $4,000 in total) | March 15, 2010 | Graduating senior at a public or parochial high school located in the city of Oakland (California), have a financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA, submit a valid application, and plan to enroll full-time in college. | 02/26/10 |
| Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships | approx. 200 $400 awards | March 15, 2010 | To apply, students must be of the Catholic faith and of Italian heritage (or children or grand children of non-Italian ICF members) and meet academic, financial need, and character requirements. Minimum 3.2 gpa. | 12/02/09 |
| Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1000 per year renewable for four years | March 15, 2010 | •Graduating High School seniors or college students who are in good standing
•Significant number of volunteer hours in community service within the last 18 months
•Grade point average of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
•Attending a US 2 or 4 year academic, vocational or technical college during the upcoming Academic year
•Resident of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area | 02/10/10 |
| Save Me a Spot in College Competition | $500, $1000 and $2500 scholarships | March 15, 2010 | To enter the contest, you must be a 6th – 12th grade student in California. We do not ask for grades, income or immigration status. If you are an undocumented student, you may enter the contest. The "Save Me a Spot in College" scholarship contest invites you to create a written word entry, poster or TV ad addressing the following contest prompts: (1) Tell California leaders why you and your peers are One in a Million, and (2) Why should California leaders save you and your peers a spot in college? | 01/20/10 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships | Up to $7500 per year for four years | March 15, 2010 | Be a graduating, minority high school senior;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States;
Show leadership potential;
Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
Present evidence of financial need;
Be a United States citizen;
A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21; and
Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship. | 01/27/10 |
| Presbyterian Church New Immigrant Scholarship | $1500 | March 15, 2010 | A new immigrant to the United States (a non-citizen of the U.S.A., anyone who has been living in the country for
five years or less—regardless of immigration status);
A woman between the ages of 18 and 25;
An applicant of or student at an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (i.e. college, university, or
trade school);
Involved in and with the Christian church (preference will be given to those affiliated with the Presbyterian
Church (USA));
Able to demonstrate financial need. | 01/20/10 |
| Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc. - Undergraduate Scholarship | $500 upon verification of enrollment in an accredited community college, college, university, or trade school | March 15, 2010 | Must be of Portuguese descent on father or mother's side; USA citizen or permanent resident; Minimum of a 3.50 GPA; Graduating senior from a California high school; Transcript; Meet all requirements set by accredited university or college of student's choice; at least 3 extra-curricular activities while in high school; 3 letters of recommendation | 09/23/09 |
| Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Scholarship Program | 2 winners - $2000/each | March 16, 2010 | Applicant must be a graduating senior of Japanese American descent at an accredited high school with a grade point average minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0. Applicant should be actively involved in her or his local community. | 03/10/10 |
| Galileo Memorial Scholarships | several scholarships ranging from $500 to $1500 | March 17, 2010 | Any high school senior who
intends to pursue a career in engineering, mathematics, or physical or natural sciencesis eligible to apply (students
intending to be medical doctors, architects, etc. are not eligible). Past finalists have had grade point averages near 4.0, high
SAT scores, and involvement in numerous extracurricular activities. Applicants must be either residents of the eight counties
comprising the AIAA San Francisco Section (San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa,
Marin, and Solano) | 03/10/10 |
| Andrew Graham Scholarship | 1st Place - $2,000
2nd Place - $1,500
3rd Place - $1,000 | March 19, 2010 | Oakland Public School senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; two page biographical sketch; interview; transcript | 02/19/10 |
| Bay Area Council Scholarship Program | Awards range from $5,000 to $10,000, each determined by the students' financial situations and the need expressed in their financial aid packages for college | March 22, 2010 | Current high school seniors who reside in underserved neighborhood within the nine-county Bay Area. These neighborhoods have been determined by census tract to be at 80% of Area Median Income or below. (www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx) Only students who plan to enroll and attend a full-time undergraduate course of study as a freshman at a school located in the nine county Bay Area may apply. Participation in a student interview to be scheduled in April. Attendance at the Bay Area Council Scholarship Awards Reception in May or June. Financial need will be considered in determining the amount of each award. Potential recipients who receive other large scholarships and cannot demonstrate financial need
will be ineligible. Emphasis will be placed on candidates’ demonstrated financial need, leadership skills,
academic honors, and community involvement. | 01/22/10 |
| ACSA Region 6 Scholarship | Three $1,000 scholarships | March 26, 2010 | 1. Be a high school graduating senior.
2. Be the son, daughter, grandchild, niece, or nephew of a State ACSA and a Region VI ACSA (Association of California School Administrators) member.
3. Plan to attend a college, university, or junior college in September 2010 as a full-time student.
4. Plan to pursue a career in education. | 03/08/10 |
| AverMedia Scholarship | $5000 over four years | March 26, 2010 | The AVerMedia scholarship will be awarded to a 2010 graduating High School Senior entering an accredited four year college. | 03/10/10 |
| Port of Oakland Employees' Scholarship | Ten awards of $3000 for any college and up to four awards of $1500 for community college/vocational school. | March 26, 2010 | Open to students attending an accredited college or university or an accredited career training program at a licensed vocational school in summer or fall of 2010.
Minimum 2.5 GPA for community college/vocational school award and 3.0 GPA for other awards. | 02/17/10 |
| Charles Foster III Scholarship Award | $5000 | March 26, 2010 | Open to a senior graduating from an Oakland public school interested in serving in a public service organization designed to grow the economic base of the City of Oakland and improve the quality of life for Oakland residents and the Bay Area community. Minimum GPA 3.0. Applicants are evaluated on their gpa, scholastic aptitude, test scores, potential, curriculum goals, interests, and participation in school and community activities, leadership ability, awards and recognition. | 02/17/10 |
| Alexander Bonutti Architectural Scholarship Award | $4000 | March 26, 2010 | Open to a graduating senior from an OUSD school interested in pursuing a career in the architectural field. Minimum gpa 3.0. Applicants are evaluated on their gpa, scholastic aptitude, test scores and personal interview. | 02/19/10 |
| Marcus Foster Education Fund Scholarship | $1,000 - $15,000 (18 different scholarships) | March 26, 2010 | In order to apply you must:
- Be an Oakland Public School high school senior
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 to 3.0, depending on scholarship
- Plan to attend a four-year or two-year institution in the fall following your graduation from high school
- Be an educationally motivated youth that embodies Dr. Foster's vision that education requires the involvement of the whole community
- Attend the annual Scholarship Ceremony in June
| 02/03/10 |
| Bay Area Gardener’s Foundation Scholarship | $1,500 | March 29, 2010 | o Have an overall GPA of 2.5 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above for the entire school year
o Be willing to do twenty hours or more of community service each semester
o Demonstrate financial need
o Live within one of the Bay Area Counties
o Be enrolled in an accredited college or university
o All scholarship recipients are required to attend the BAGF recognition dinner | 03/03/10 |
| ABC7 Top Scholars | Six $1000 scholarships | March 31, 2010 | Criteria:
Student must be a high school senior graduating in Spring 2010 and committed to earning a college degree.
Minimum GPA of 3.7.
Student must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Student must be available to be interviewed on camera.
KGO-TV/DT must receive an official school transcript by 8:00PM on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Student must fully complete application form, including all attachments listed on Page 3 of this application, due to KGO-TV/DT by 8:00PM on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Incomplete applications will not be eligible for the ABC7 Top Scholars program.
Applicant must be nominated by his or her school. Applications may be obtained from counseling office. | 03/10/10 |
| Community College Scholarship | 8 to 10 $1000 awards, renewable for one year | March 31, 2010 | The Asian Pacific Fund will grant eight to 10 scholarships of $1,000 to students attending a Bay Area community college with a strong commitment to transferring to a four-year college or university.
Eligibility Criteria:
Full-time enrollment in a Bay Area community college in 2010-2011;
Asian heritage;
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0;
Strong commitment to transferring to a four-year college or university
Residency in one of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Solano | 01/13/10 |
| Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship | $500 - $4000 (varies) | March 31, 2010 | - commitment to journalism
- journalistic ability
- sensitivity to Asian Pacific American issues as demonstrated by community involvement
- financial need
- scholastic achievement | 01/08/10 |
| US Bank Internet Scholarships | Up to 40 $1000 scholarships selected at random | March 31, 2010 | High school seniors attending college in the fall. | 02/26/10 |
| Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund | Five awards of $5,000, renewable for a total of four years. | March 31, 2010 | Scholarships for Filipino American students pursuing a career in engineering or the physical or biological sciences (excluding healthcare). Recipients must be California residents.
Eligibility Criteria:
Incoming freshman enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in 2009-2010;
Pursuing a career in engineering or the physical or biological sciences (excluding healthcare);
Filipino heritage (at least 50 percent);
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0;
Demonstrates financial need;
Resident of one of the following counties:
Northern California: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus
Southern California: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego | 01/13/10 |
| Equilar Scholars Program | Two $1000 scholarships, renewable for up to four years. | March 31, 2010 | The Equilar Scholars Program awards two scholarships of $1,000, renewable for a total of four years, to incoming freshman or current undergraduates attending the University of California, Berkeley.
Eligibility Criteria:
Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate student attending the University of California, Berkeley;
Major in economics, mathematics, science, statistics, business or other specialization with substantial quantitative coursework;
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0;
Demonstrates financial need;
Residency in one of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara or Marin. | 01/13/10 |
| Human Capital Scholarship | Two scholarships of $1,500, renewable for up to four years. | March 31, 2010 | The Human Capital Scholarship provides educational opportunities for first-generation college students from any underrepresented ethnic group. Two scholarships of $1,500 will be awarded to incoming freshman attending the University of California in the fall.
Eligibility Criteria:
Full-time, incoming freshman at a University of California campus in Fall 2009;
First-generation college student;
Low-income African American, Asian American, Latino American or other heritage from an underrepresented group;
Minimum grade-point average of 2.7;
Demonstrates financial need;
Preference given to students majoring in the liberal arts major. | 01/13/10 |
| Jack and Jeanette Chu Scholarship Fund | One scholarship of $5,000, renewable for a total of four years, will be awarded to an incoming freshman. | March 31, 2010 | The Jack and Jeanette Chu Scholarship Fund supports incoming UC Berkeley students majoring in either 1) business administration or 2) a field of study leading to a career in education.
Eligibility Criteria:
Incoming freshman intending to major in either business administration (Haas School of Business) or an education-related field at UC Berkeley;
Asian heritage (at least 50 percent); preference given to students of Chinese heritage;
Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0;
Commitment to pursuing a career in business or education;
Preference given to students who have lived in Central America;
Preference given to students with a record of community service. | 01/13/10 |
| Lapiz Family Fund | Two $1,000 scholarships | March 31, 2010 | Support students with farm-working backgrounds pursuing a college education at the University of California.
Eligibility Criteria:
Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate enrolled at the University of California (preference given to Davis and Santa Cruz campuses);
Farm worker or the child of farm or migrant worker;
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0;
Demonstrates financial need;
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency | 01/13/10 |
| Maria Elena Yuchengco Memorial Journalism Scholarship | One to three awards totaling $3000 | March 31, 2010 | This scholarship was created through the Asian Pacific Fund to provide educational opportunities for Filipino American students to pursue journalism as a major or a career.
Eligibility Criteria:
Full-time undergraduate student at any accredited four-year college or university;
Major in journalism or a strong commitment to pursuing a career in journalism;
Filipino heritage (at least 50 percent);
Minimum grade-point average of 3.0;
Demonstrates financial need;
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency;
Northern California residency. | 01/13/10 |
| A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 per academic year, prorated and awarded at the beginning of each academic term (for example, semester or quarter). Recipients may re-apply each year for up to four years, provided they continue to meet the requirements of the award. | March 31, 2010 | Recipients must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program of study in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. They must maintain good academic standing and make progress toward a degree. The Charnon Scholarship Review Committee will decide whether applicants fulfill the requirements of the award. The selection committee looks for candidates who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrated their commitments to these values by their actions. | 02/10/10 |
| Thai American Scholarship | Two scholarships of $1,000; Scholarship is renewable for one year. | March 31, 2010 | Assists students of Thai heritage from Northern California in relieving the costs of a college education and to encourage participation in programs that instill appreciation and knowledge of Thai culture among Thai-American youth.
Eligibility Criteria:
Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited, four-year college or university;
Thai heritage (at least 50 percent); other Southeast Asian backgrounds, including Lao, Cambodian or various Thai ethnic minority groups, will also be considered;
Minimum grade-point average of 3.3;
Demonstrates financial need;
Preference given to students involved in community service;
Bay Area or Sacramento county residency. | 01/13/10 |
| Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship | $200-$500 | March 31, 2010 | This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in California and is based on academic achievement. Applicants must be active in their school or community and must demonstrate financial need. Students whose parents earn more than $50,000 a year are not eligible. Students should rank in the top 10 percent of their class and score at least 1000 on the SATs. AP classes, leadership skills and community activities will be weighed toward consideration. Must be California resident. At least one parent must be of Hispanic descent. Students must write to foundation for an application. | 02/10/10 |
| Greater SF AD Club Scholarship | Two $500 scholarships | March 31, 2010 | Students interested in studying advertising, design, communications, journalism, marketing, media or a subject related to these. Complete the application on the website during the month of March. | 02/10/10 |
| John and Yvonne Lawson Family Scholarship | $500 – 3,000 per recipient (Cashier’s Check either in student’s or institution’s name)
* 4-year requires Acceptance Letter and enrollment receipt(s); 2-year, only enrollment receipt(s) | March 31, 2010 | FEMALES ONLY; High School Senior graduating Spring 2010; 3.0 GPA or higher (3.2 originally); Ethnicities can be: African, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander (both parents); Attends either: Castlemont Community of Small Schools, Oakland Senior High School, Fremont Federation of High Schools, Oakland Technical High School, McClymonds Educational Complex, Skyline High School
• Oakland School For the Arts | 02/25/10 |
| Billy J. Givens Memorial Scholarship | 15 $1000 scholarships | March 31, 2010 | Eligibility: Must be a high school student graduating from a school district within the AC transit service area (Tech is) and enrolling in a 2- or 4-year college in the 2010 Fall semester. | 03/03/10 |
| Alameda County Farm Bureau Scholarship | $500 | April 01, 2010 | Open to any student eligible to attend college in the coming school year with plans to major in agriculture or a related field including environmental management, water science, forestry, and nutritional science. Must have a permanent address in Alameda County.
Selection Criteria:
Scholastic Achievement
Leadership Ability
Participation in agricultural activities
Community involvement
Extracurricular school activities
Application available in Scholarship filing cabinet in Counseling Office.
| 02/26/10 |
| Tom Kitayama Jr. Memorial Scholarship | $500 | April 01, 2010 | Open to students in Alameda County eligible to attend college in the coming school year with plans to major in agriculture or a related field (includes forestry, nutritional sciences, environmental management and water science). Selection criteria includes: scholastic achievement, leadership ability, participation in agricultural activities, community involvement and extracurricular school activities. | 02/26/10 |
| Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Fund | | April 01, 2010 | Eligibility
• Be of Chicana/Latina background
• Be a High School Senior with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Will attend a junior college, vocational school or a four-year institution in the fall semester of 2010
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is not a requirement for this scholarship and will not be reviewed in considering.
Applications are evaluated on the following:
•Academic Achievement (including GPA, Awards, Honors)
• Letter of recommendation (from a teacher, supervisor, advisor, etc., but not from a family member)
• Personal Statement
• Community Involvement
• Financial Need | 03/01/10 |
| Delta Sigma Theta Scholarships | Varies according to need of the student | April 01, 2010 | Open to all high school seniors in Alameda County attending four-year institution or community college, however, African American students are the main focus. Evaluation will take into account gpa, leadership ability, potential for success, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to community/school service. | 02/26/10 |
| Society of Women Engineers High School Scholarship Program | Last year $20,000 was awarded | April 02, 2010 | For young Bay Area women graduating from high school and going on to pursue degrees in engineering and other related degrees; Scholastic achievement (G.P.A.); Activities including work experience, volunteer efforts, and extracurricular activities especially with demonstrated leadership;
An essay by student; Reference letters (2) from teachers, counselors, employers; Financial need | 03/10/10 |
| Wa Sung Community Service Club Merit Award Scholarship Program | One $2500 scholarships and 10 $1000 scholarships | April 03, 2010 | Open to graduating high school seniors of Asian descent residing in Alameda or Contra Costa Counties. Selection based on individual scholastic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities/work experience, and financial need. | 02/17/10 |
| Students Rising Above Scholarships | SRA covers all of our students’ expenses that are not otherwise covered by other scholarships or by financial aid. In addition to tuition, SRA pays for most living expenses, provides the resources for our students to participate in extracurricular activities such as music or sports, and ensures that all students have the tools and supplies they need for school, which includes computers, printers, software, clothing, bedding, and other necessities. | April 04, 2010 | Open to current JUNIORS only. Students must meet the following criteria:
• Strong moral character
• Have overcome obstacles that are not of their own making
• From a low-income family
• High School Senior in 2010-2011 school year
• Committed to earning a four-year college degree
• Highly recommended by a teacher, counselor, or mentor
• Willing to share their personal story
• Maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher
• Live within the nine-county Bay Area | 02/10/10 |
| Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship for children of public employees | Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 each for third through fifth places to a child of a full-time or retired public employee | April 05, 2010 | Applicant must be a California, Arizona or Nevada resident attending his or her senior year of high school.
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Applicant must have been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, or trade school, in the United States, with intent to enroll as a full-time freshman by the Fall 2009 session.
The applicant's parent or legal guardian must be currently employed full-time by -- or if retired or deceased, must have been employed full-time by -- a government entity. This definition of public employee includes, but is not limited to, peace officers; firefighters; educators; postal employees; military personnel; and federal, state, and local government workers. | 01/27/10 |
| Los Hermanos de Stanford Scholarships | Two $800 scholarships | April 09, 2010 | Awarded to outstanding Latino students graduating from high school with plans to attend any 2-year or 4-year institution of higher learning. Financial need will be taken into account. The award is open to male and female applicants, and attending Stanford University is NOT a requirement. | 03/03/10 |
| Cruzando Fronteras/Ayudando a la Comunidad Scholarship | $500 | April 11, 2010 | • Be a high school senior
• Be an undocumented student
• Provide high school transcript
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale
• Planning to pursue higher education with the goal of returning to the community
• Write a creative personal statement
• Provide enrollment notification when accepted to college
• Provide proof of community service | 02/10/10 |
| Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award | $250-$500 cash scholarships | April 16, 2010 | Awards to high school JUNIORS who have exhibited superior achievement and citizenship during high school. A Hamilton Award Winner…
Is a Junior in high school.
Is College bound.
Has a strong record of community service.
Shows a strong commitment to their academic studies.
Is a self starter and has proven this through activities such as: organizing a fundraiser, starting a business, starting a club or organization or working to help support his or her family.
Shows passion and commitment to their interests. This is often manifested in athletic, artistic or academic achievements.
Has some personal need. Hamilton Friends tries to choose the students who will benefit most from our programs and who otherwise may not have access to our services. When choosing our winners we take the applicant’s financial, family and community situation into consideration. | 11/18/09 |
| Congresssional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarships | $2500 over four years for four-year institution, $1000 for community college | April 16, 2010 | CHCI's scholarship opportunities are afforded to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic
engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major
requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are
encouraged to apply. | 03/10/10 |
| Matters Of Life & Death Scholarship Writing Contest 2009-2010 | $1,000 for First Place, $500 for Second Place, and $250 for Honorable Mention | April 17, 2010 | This contest is open to California college-bound students in grades 11 and 12 during the 2009-2010 academic year. Submit a typewritten essay, no more than 1,000 words, preferably using Microsoft Word. (You may also send it in PDF.) The essay must be in 12-point Times New Roman font and single-spaced. Essays will be judged on quality and clarity of presentation, correct use of terminology, familiarity with the issues, original application of research, and potential shown by the author. | 12/04/09 |
| Jenny Franchot Berkeley Prize Essay Contest | $1000. One award will be granted to an Oakland Tech student. | April 19, 2010 | Open to 12th grade students at Oakland Tech. 500-1000 word essay on this topic: "Spirituality comes in many forms. Pick a particular moment from a book or story that you have read and discuss why that moment seems spiritual to you and/or what spiritual issues it raises." | 02/26/10 |
| Student-View Scholarships | One $4000, one $1000 and four $500 scholarships | April 22, 2010 | Open to any senior planning to attend 4-year college, community college or career school. Awarded via a random drawing of all completed application surveys. | 03/03/10 |
| East Bay Consortium of Educational Institutions / Cal-SOAP Scholarship | 20-25 scholarships for students attending 4-year colleges or universities. Approximately five to ten $1,000 scholarships for students attending community colleges. | April 23, 2010 | Seniors who will graduate in June 2010 from:
a) Oakland Unified School District high schools
b) Berkeley High School
c) Richmond High School
d) St. Elizabeth High School
OR
e) Seniors who have participated in the East Bay Consortium’s Pre-Collegiate Academy
(PCA) at Merritt College regardless of the high school they attend.
2. Must have participated in an East Bay Consortium sponsored events/workshops/programs.
3. Will be attending a 4-year accredited college or university, OR a community college.
4. Cumulative minimum 2.8 GPA, if attending a 4-year institution, or cumulative minimum 2.0
GPA if attending a community college.
5. Demonstrated active participation in extra curricular activities.
6. Financial Need.
7. If eligible, MUST apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid | 03/01/10 |
| Robert T. Nahas Scholarship Awards | 2 female & 2 male applicants will win $2750/year payments to a maximum of $11,000 within a 5-year period | April 30, 2010 | Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of Alameda County's public or private high schools. Applicant must have a record of community service/involvement for at least two years. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicant must have competed in a competitive sports program for at least two years. Applicant must have proof of admission to a four year accredited college. Applicant must be a native born U.S. citizen. Applicant must remain in good standing academically in order to maintain scholarship eligibility
and must be working toward and making progress at obtaining a baccalaureate degree. | 10/07/09 |
| Scholarship for the Arts | Three $10,000 scholarships | April 30, 2010 | Eligibility
o All applicants must be legal residents of the United States or one of its official territories.
o Students must be seniors enrolled at a Bay Area High School or home schooled (within 100 miles of Club Fugazi in San Francisco).
o Students must include a completed entry form along with a recording of their performance.
o Scholarships are awarded based on talent. Grades and financial needs are not factors.
o Scholarship awards are contingent upon proof of enrollment at an accredited post-secondary institution. If you are chosen as a winner, you must agree to attend an accredited post-secondary institution within a year of receiving the scholarship award.
o Application must include signature verification that information provided is accurate and that the scholarship award will be applied toward the cost of the education at a fully accredited institution. | 03/03/10 |
| George P. Scotlan Scholarship Awards | 3 applicants (1 male, 1 female, 1 to either gender) will win $2750/year payments to a maximum of $11,000 within a 5-year period | April 30, 2010 | Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of Alameda County's public or private high schools. Applicant must have a record of community service/involvement for at least two years. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicant must have proof of admission to a four year accredited college. Applicant must show financial need. Student Aid Report Summary from Federal Student Aid Program (or equivalent financial information) MUST ACCOMPANY application. Applicant must be a native born U.S. citizen. Applicant must remain in good standing academically in order to maintain scholarship eligibility and must
be working toward and making progress at obtaining a baccalaureate degree. | 10/07/09 |
| Ann and Jon Reynolds Scholarship | 1 female & 1 male applicant will win $2750/year payments to a maximum of $11,000 within a 5-year period | April 30, 2010 | Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of Alameda County's public or private high schools. Applicant must have a record of community service/involvement for at least two years. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicant must have proof of admission to a four year accredited college. Applicant must show financial need. Student Aid Report Summary from Federal Student Aid Program (or equivalent financial information) MUST ACCOMPANY application. Applicant must be a native born U.S. citizen. Applicant must remain in good standing academically in order to maintain scholarship eligibility and must
be working toward and making progress at obtaining a baccalaureate degree. | 10/07/09 |
| Italian American Federation Scholarships | $500 each | April 30, 2010 | Applicants must be seniors graduating from a high school in the East Bay. One parent must by of Italian descent. Applicants will be evaluated and judged on: scholastic record, activity record and other evidence of leadership and character, their personal statements and faculty recommendations. | 10/07/09 |
| Askari Scholarship for Women in Science | Three to six $5,000 scholarships | May 01, 2010 | Applicants must be graduating from high school or equivalent learning program, and applying for acceptance to a four year degree program in mathematics, engineering, or science, to a university that is a non-profit 501(c)3 institution of higher learning. Must live in the San Francisco, Alameda County and Greater Seattle Metro area. | 02/24/10 |
| 2010 Percy H. Steele Scholarship | Three students - $1,000
One student - $2,000 | May 01, 2010 | --African American graduating high school students residing in Alameda or Contra Costa counties and enrolled in four (4) year program at a university or college for the Fall 2010 and Winter 2011 semesters.
--Alameda/ Contra Costa Resident
--Cumulative GPA of 2.5/ 4.0 Scale
--Active in Community Service Initiatives
--Meets the Criteria set forth by all four Cardinal Principals :
Manhood-Having a since of responsibility and manly qualities.
Scholarship-Ability to show quality performance inside as well as outside the classroom.
Perseverance-The ability to start a task and finish it despite difficulties.
Uplift- The ability to elevate or raise those around you. | 03/08/10 |
| Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship | $30,000 tuition scholarship is awarded each year to a worthy high school senior who has enrolled at one of the eligible Art Institutes locations, including The Art Institute of Houston—North. | May 01, 2010 | An applicant must be a senior at a high school located within the United States. An offer not accepted by the deadline date will be rescinded and offered to the first runner-up. | 10/28/09 |
| Actuarial Scholarship for Diversity Students | High school senior applying for freshman year - $1,000 | May 04, 2010 | Each applicant must fulfill all the requirements listed below:
• Each applicant must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups:
Black/African American, Hispanic, Native North American.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses.
• High school seniors must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 OR SAT math score of 600.
• Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession. | 10/28/09 |
| Balanced Man Scholarship at Univ. of Michigan | $500 and $1000 | May 14, 2010 | The Balanced Man Scholarship looks to recognize an incoming freshman male to the University of Michigan whose excellence in Scholarship, Leadership, Athletics, and Community Service marks a life of balance, maturity, and responsibility. | 01/20/10 |
| B. Davis Scholarship | $1,000 | May 28, 2010 | This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. Between the ages of 16 and 30. Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next. This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know your current academic standing. | 02/09/10 |
| Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship | 15 individual scholarships, each worth $700 USD | May 31, 2010 | There are no special eligibility requirements for the scholarship. All students may apply regardless of their race, nationality or financial status. We ask that each student who wishes to apply write a brief essay. The essay should be in size 12 font, and no longer than two pages single-spaced (four pages double). The essay must be based on the following topic: Your reason for deciding to attend college - please discuss any factors that influenced your decision to pursue a college degree. You may discuss any people who affected your decision making process and explain how your decision may have been different without their influence. | 03/03/10 |
| Abbott and Fenner | $1000 | June 19, 2010 | The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
• What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions? | 02/10/10 |
| Balanced Man Scholarship at CSU Sacramento | up to $1000 | June 30, 2010 | Incoming male students who embody the principles of a Balanced Man. Our aim is to recognize and reward men who strive to achieve both balance and all-around excellence; this is what we believe is essential toward achieving a satisfying college experience and life. To qualify, applicants must be attending California State University, SACRAMENTO in the fall of 2010, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and along with this application, turn in a copy of their official high school transcript by June 30th 2010. | 02/24/10 |
| AES Engineers Scholarships | $500 | October 06, 2010 | Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluated the essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:
1. If you had the authority to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?
2. How has your family background affected the way you see the world? | 11/18/09 |
| Stokes Educational Scholarship Program | You will receive: Tuition and mandatory fees at the college of your choice; Reimbursement for required textbooks ($1500.00 per year limit);
Housing and travel entitlements during summer employment (if the distance between NSA and the school exceeds 75 miles); Year-round salary; Continued employment with NSA after graduation | November 30, 2010 | You must major in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering and meet the following requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen; Eligible to be granted a security clearance; A high school senior at the time of application;
A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing), or ACT of 25; A preferred GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; Demonstrated leadership abilities | 10/07/09 |
