CURRENT OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
Updated June 29, 2010
My Recipe - My Heritage Scholarship
Deadline: Application only open to the first 200 entries
Award: 1st Place - $1,500, 2nd Place - $750, 3rd Place - $500
Student must be currently attending college. Student must write an essay about one of the topics listed on the website. For more information or to apply please visit http://www.fastrecipes.com/scholarship2010
Dowd and Guild Scholarship
No deadline
Award: $1000
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident and currently enrolled or entering into an undergrad program. Student must be in good academic standing. Selection based on need for financial aid, educational performance, personal essay, participation in school leadership and extracurricular activities, and commitment to the community. Completed applications include personal essay and official high school or college transcripts. For more information and an application, visit www.dowdandguild.com/community.html.
East Bay Consortium Latino Sscholarships
Deadline: Varies
Several scholarships are available to Latino students in the east bay. For more information please visit www.eastbayconsortium.org/directory/mainframe.php3.
Educaid “Doubletake Scholarship”
Deadline: Varies
Award: $2,000 for education expenses and $2,500 for school.
Fill out the entry form and review the official rules at www.50kgiveaway.org
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship
Deadline: Open
Award: $1000
Must be Child of a migrant worker or a migrant worker (priority will be given to those with mobility in the last 3 years). Must have teaching as a career goal, scholastic achievement, and financial need. For more information and application please visit: www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-kazmierczak.htm.
Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children
No deadline
Award: $150-$500 (100 scholarships)
Scholarship is to financially assist migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Eligible applicants must be entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs, high school dropouts or potential dropouts. For application and additional information please visit www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mattera.htm.
Health Professions Education Foundation
Deadline: varies
Award: varies
The Foundation offers scholarships to health professional students who are enrolled or have been accepted into California’s accredited colleges, and universities. You may apply for one of these scholarships if you are pursuing the following health professional careers: Associate Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwifery, Dentists, and Vocational Nursing. Loan repayment programs are also available to graduates pursuing a health professional career. Visit www.healthprofessions.ca.gov for more information.
Health Professions Education Foundation Scholarship Programs
Deadline: Varies
Award: $2,500-$25,000
The Foundation administers a number of scholarship and loan repayment programs for health professional students and graduates. All program recipients are required to provide direct patient care in a medically under served area of California as designated by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. All programs require applicants to document their financial need. Additional criteria that will be considered in the selection of recipients include the applicant’s work experience, community background, career goals, length of commitment to practice in a medically under served area, community involvement, and prior academic performance. For applications and additional information visit:www.healthprofessions.ca.gov
Leon L. Granoff Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: varies
Award: varies
Must be an undergraduate student and California resident attending a California college or university. Selection based on academic excellence, ability and potential. For more information write to:
Leon L. Granoff
Foundation Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 2148
Gardena, California 90247-0148
Special Operations Warriors Foundation Scholarships
The (SOWF) provides college scholarship grants, based on need, along with financial aid and educational counseling to the children of Special Operations personnel who were killed in an operational mission or training accident. Applications and additional information can be found online at www.specialops.org.
Straight Forward Media Scholarships
Deadline: January 14, April 14, July 14, October 14
Award: $500 (22 scholarships)
Scholarships are offered to students in a wide variety of majors every year. Each scholarship program is open to both American and international students who are attending four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools. Visit www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm/scholarships.html for more information.
Veterans Scholarship Program
No deadline
Award: $2500
Must be honorably discharged from any branch of the US military or Coast Guard and be enrolled or about to enroll in an entrepreneurial course of study. Completed application packets must include a current resume, academic transcript, copy of military discharge certificate, brief essay of career goals, and two letters of recommendation. For an application visit .www.franchise.org/scholarships.aspx.
Winch Fund Scholarships
Deadline: varies
Award: varies
This program is open to students who have at least a sophomore standing at their college. As part of the application process, they must submit an essay on one of the following topics: 1) what book have you read, since entering college, that has had the most impact on your thought and life? 2) who do you consider to be one of the more influential individuals of the 20th century? or 3) what is the greatest benefit a college education can offer an individual? Selection is based on achievement, need, purpose, and recommendations. For more information call 909-684-6778.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Cal Poly Scholarship Programs
Deadline: varies
Award: varies
Applications are available on line. For more information, check out the website at: www.ess.calpoly.edu/finaid, and search under the “scholarships” tab.
CSU Scholarship Programs
Deadline: varies
Inquiries regarding student scholarships should be directed to the CSU campus Financial Aid Office to which a student is attending and/or applying for admission. Each campus maintains a list of available scholarships including selection criteria and application procedures. For information please visit, www.calstate.edu/foundation/Scholarships.html
Devry Community College Scholarships
Over 50 half-tuition scholarships are available to applicants who have earned an associates degree. Visit the website at: www.devry.edu or www.itsworking.org.
George A. Miller Scholars Program
Deadline: varies
Award: $7,000 (10 scholarships)
Low-income, first generation college students, transferring to UC Berkeley. Must have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to community service and who would benefit from mentoring. Recipients will spend an entire year planning an academic research or community service project under mentorship of faculty mentor. Must have submitted a Statement of Intent to Register to UC Berkeley. Applications will be mailed to all eligible students. Students who believe they're eligible, but have not received application, may request one by e-mail at millerscholars@www.aad.berkeley.edu.
Golden Gate University Scholarships
There are various scholarships, some paying full tuition for Golden Gate University, for community college transfer students, underrepresented minority students, working students, and other categories. For further information on Golden Gate Scholarships, call Enrollment Services, 415-442-7800 visit www.ggu.edu and click on the “admissions and costs” link then “financial aid” links to get to the scholarships page.
University of California Scholarship Programs
Deadline: varies
Each University campus and some campus alumni associations award scholarships to students in recognition of achievement and potential. A wide variety of scholarships are available — including the University wide Regents Scholarship program and campus-based scholarships such as Alumni Scholarships and Chancellor's Scholarships. There are also restricted scholarships for students with specific backgrounds, academic interests or career objectives. At most campuses, students are eligible to receive more than one award. For more information please visit: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/scholarships.html.
FREE INFORMATION ON HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IS AVAILABLE!
The BEST resource is the internet, where vast amounts of information and several free scholarship search programs are available. Check out the scholarship section of the Las Positas College Financial Aid Office for links to free searches at www.laspositascollege.edu/financialaid.
