May 06 2013
Scholarship: 2013 Mi Pueblo Scholarship
Sponsor/Organization: Mi Pueblo Food Centers
Scholarship Amount: $500-$2,500
Eligibility: • High School Seniors • 3.00 GPA • Community service efforts • Financial need
Online Application
Additional Information: 1. Complete online application 2. 3 essays 3. Official high school transcript 4. Two letters of recommendations
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| May 15, 2013 |
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Feb 11 2013
Scholarship: Marcus Foster Education Fund Scholarship: Port of Oakland Employees Scholarship
Sponsor/Organization: Marcus Foster Education Fund
Scholarship Amount: Up to ten awards of $3,000 and up to four awards of $1,500 this spring (2012) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Eligibility: • 2.5 GPA • Community activities Must be entering undergraduate studies at an accredited post-secondary institution or an accredited career-training program at a licensed vocational school in the summer or fall of 2013. A 2.5 GPA is required for the community college/vocational school award and a 3.0 GPA for all other awards. Scholarship application packet checklist: 1. Scholarship application form 2. Official high school transcript 3. One letter of recommendation 4. Essay
Online Application
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
Additional Information: Applicants are not required to be Port of Oakland employees of children of employees, but there is a separate scholarship for those families. Applicants must complete the general MFEF online application AND then complete the Port of Oakland application for OUSD seniors or the Port Application for Children of Port Employees, at the application link.
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| March 30, 2013 | ||
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Feb 11 2013
Scholarship: Marcus Foster Education Fund Scholarship: Charles W. Foster III Award
Sponsor/Organization: Marcus Foster Education Fund
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Eligibility: No Social Security Number required to apply. 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 two-year a four-year or institution in the fall Attend the annual Scholarship Ceremony in June
Online Application
Application Deadline: March 31,2013
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| March 31, 2013 |
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Jan 12 2013
Scholarship: HERFF JONES Believe in You Scholarship & Principal's Award
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 or $5,000 or $8,500 or $12,000 Only ONE student will be nominated for this scholarship. IMPORTANT: Notify Ms. Johnson by JANUARY 20, 2013 if interested. Final Application Deadline is February 8, 2013.
Eligibility: High School Senior, Leadership, Academic Performance, Community Service.
Application Deadline: Notify Ms. Johnson by JANUARY 20, 2013 if interested. Final Application Deadline is February 8, 2013.
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| January 20, 2013 | ||
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| February 8, 2013 |
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Dec 15 2012
Scholarship: PG&E Employee Resource Groups 2013 College Scholarships
Scholarship Amount: ACCESS: $2,000 (5) BEA: $1,000-$5,000 (10 OR MORE) INSPIR ASIAN: $2,000 (10 OR MORE) LATINO: $1,000 (30 or more) LEGACY: $1,000-$2,000 (1 or more) NU ENERGY $1,000-$1,500 (5 or more) • PRIDE NETWORK: $5,000 (5-8) PSEA: $1,000 (# TBD) SAMAHAN: Up to $2,000 (10 or more) Veterans: $1,750 (2) WOMEN’S NETWORK: Up to $3,000 (8 or more)
Eligibility: Proof of residency (you or your parent/guardian) in the PG&E service area. High School Senior Minimum GPA varies
Online Application
Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
Additional Information: • Proof of residency (you or your parent/guardian) in the PG&E service area. • Separate application package to each Employee Resource Group to which you are applying. • Required documents for a complete scholarship application packet: 1. Completed and signed application form 2. Essay(s) on the topic specified per the ERG application supplement 3. Copy of PG&E bill from within the last six months or other proof of residency in the PG&E service area 4. Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, community leaders, mentors, or work supervisors. Some of the ERGS require additional documents. Be sure to review the ERG application supplements for those requirements. Applications are available in the scholarship drawer or go to application link.
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| February 1, 2013 |
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Dec 15 2012
Scholarship: Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $5,000 (5 awards)
Eligibility: Demonstrated on-going commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months; Volunteer services performed by applicant must help non-family members. Must be US citizens or permanent resident. Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary education institution.
Online Application
Application Deadline: December 5, 2012
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| December 5, 2012 |
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Nov 14 2012
Scholarship Amount: • New Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer • Desktop printer • 2-year AppleCare protection plan • Training in the use of Google Doc.
Eligibility: • High School seniors • GPA of 2.5 or better • Community involvement • Planning to attend college in the Fall of 2013
Application Deadline: April 30, 2013
Additional Information: You must write an essay on all of the topics below: “Where will you be in 5 years and how will winning the Andrew Fluegelman prize help you get there? “ In your essay discuss: Your ambitions, how you envision using the Macintosh computer to achieve these ambitions, How you plan to “give back” to the community, Why we should pick you as one of the winners (Also, tell about your background and educational challenges and how you overcame them) Email essays to bbouligny@gmail.com or davidhughbunnell@gmail.com Check Scholarship Drawer for information.
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| April 30, 2013 | ||
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Nov 08 2012
Scholarship: Marcus Foster Education Fund Scholarship: Charles W. Foster III Award
Sponsor/Organization: Marcus Foster Education Fund
Scholarship Amount: The Scholarship Program will make up to four awards of $3,000 and up to two awards of $1,500 to children of Port employees this spring (2013) for the 2013-2014 academic year
Eligibility: 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
Online Application
Application Deadline: March 30, 2012
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Nov 08 2012
Scholarship: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Amount: Up to $24,000 over four years
Eligibility: 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.
Online Application
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013, Application opened Nov, 1, 2012.
Additional Information: Step One: Complete the draft form, including composing your responses to the four essay questions. Determine who will submit a letter of recommendation. Sept Two: Collect all required information – copy of FAFSA, copy of your SAT or ACT scores (scores should be sent directly to Foundation. College code: SAT: 42448 /ACT: 6570) Application draft available in the scholarship drawer. Apply online see link.
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| February 15, 2013 |
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Apr 27 2011
Scholarship: Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Latina Scholarships
Sponsor/Organization: Lambda Theta Nu Sorority
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: 1. Applicant must be a female of Latino heritage or be able demonstrate dedication to community service and empowerment of the Latina(o) community. 2. Applicant must be a graduating senior in high school. 3. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited community college, university, or technical or vocational school.
Online Application
Application Deadline: May 12, 2011
Additional Information: Mail applications to Arcelia Gallardo, University of California Berkeley, Divine Delta Chapter, 2336 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94720
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| May 12, 2011 |
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