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First 10 California scholarships:

Amount:
Up to $5000
Awards:
Several
Deadline:
May 18
Scholarships are granted for use by undergraduate students enrolled in 9 units or more and graduate students enrolled in 6 units or more at two- or four-year colleges or universities for the coming Fall or Spring school year. Student must be a resident of the Pacific Southwest Chapter Area (San Diego, Las Vegas, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria or Palm Springs) at the time of application. Students should intend to pursue a career in television and related fields. Although we are looking for students who are good scholars, evidence of creative achievement and demonstration of financial need is even more important.
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 27
To be considered for the Darmer Equality Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria: %u2022 Be a current or incoming law student. %u2022 Demonstrate commitment to advancing equality for the LGBT community in Orange County. %u2022 Be available, if requested, to participate in an interview with the scholarship committee. %u2022 Be available, if selected, to attend the OCLBA Anniversary Party on July 13, 2022 from 5:30 %u2013 7:30 p.m. in Orange County.
Amount:
Effective January 1, 2018, the Trustees have established twenty-nine (29) tuition and book scholarships in amounts up to $6000.00 each, plus up to an additional $3000.00 for participating in the Bay Area SMACNA Summer Intern Program. Additionally, the Trustees have established one (1) Hardship Scholarship in the amount up to $15,000 that may be awarded to a deserving applicant that demonstrates a financial hardship who is studying directly in the field of Sheet Metal and HVAC.
Awards:
20
Deadline:
May 31
Awards of the scholarships are subject to criteria established by the trustees including the following: The awards are open to all applicants. The scholarships may be paid directly to the university or college by the Scholarship Fund. The scholarships shall not exceed the amount of the tuition AND books AND may be used only for tuition and book expense. A scholarship recipient may be given preference to paid employment positions in the Bay Area SMACNA Summer Intern Program.
Contact:
Bay Area Chapter Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association Airport Corporate Centre 7677 Oakport Street Suite 1100 Oakland, CA 94621 Toll Free: 866-5SMACNA Tel: 510-635-8212 Fax 510-635-0320 https://www.bayareasmacna.org/scholarships/
Amount:
$8000
Awards:
Several
Deadline:
May 31
A scholarship program for high school seniors interested in pursuing engineering careers This scholarship program helps support promising high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program and who live in communities where Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has a major presence. Northrop Grumman will award multiple $8,000* scholarships to qualified high schools seniors in: Maryland and Baltimore city (15 scholarships statewide) One scholarship in each of the following locations: Alabama Huntsville City, Madison County, Madison City California (McClellan) Sacramento County California (San Diego) San Diego County California (South Bay) A resident of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Torrance, Lawndale, or LAUSD Local District South California (Woodland Hills) Conejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Ventura County California (Sunnyvale) Alameda or Santa Clara County Colorado Boulder County, El Paso County, Adams County, Arapahoe County, Broomfield County, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson County Florida Orange or Seminole County Illinois Arlington Heights, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, Inverness or Mt. Prospect Maryland All 23 counties, plus Baltimore City New York Erie or Niagara County Ohio Butler, Clermont, Hamilton or Warren County Utah Davis, Salt Lake, Weber or Utah County Virginia (Charlottesville) Albemarle County Virginia (NOVA) Fairfax County. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be a resident in one of the counties or communities mentioned above. Must be a graduating senior of a public or accredited private high school in sponsoring location. Must plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program. Must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 27 (initial application only) Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (un-weighted).
Amount:
Up to $2500
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
May 31
The grant and scholarship program was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. The program was renamed in 2009 in the memory of CTA member and educator Guy DeRosa. Guy was a life long advocate for civil and human rights, particularly gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues. The grants will support projects and presentations that promote understanding and respect for GLBT persons and to support GLBT safety in public schools. As you distribute this information to potential applicants, make sure grant applicants are: A CTA/SCTA member, or A public school student(s) sponsored by a CTA/SCTA member, or A public school district(s) sponsored by a CTA/SCTA member *Autonomous groups and CTA Caucuses are not eligible The scholarship program will support CTA/SCTA members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program who are pursuing a career in public education. Awardees are expected to address any experiences and/or your personal philosophy and how it benefits the GLBT public school community. Applicants must be a: A CTA/SCTA member, or A public school student(s) sponsored by a CTA/SCTA member *Autonomous groups and CTA Caucuses are not eligible
Amount:
$10,000
Awards:
4
Deadline:
June 1
Must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized California Tribe. (Documentation of Native identity is required. Attach a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood, Letter from Tribe, and Photograph). Must be a full-time student at an accredited College or University. Be actively involved in the Native American community. Two letters of recommendation are required: 1) Academic Recommender and 2) American Indian Community Recommender. Letters of reference must be on official letterhead from the individual supplying the reference. Must have completed The Rodney T. Mathews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for California Indian and be in good standing in accordance with all Scholarship Rules and Regulations. All undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and all graduate students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Must complete 60 hours of community service with a designated California Indian Community Agency (see attached list of agencies) Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have financial need as determined by the appropriate Office of Financial Aid.
Contact:
RTM Scholarship Coordinator 11952 Potrero Road Banning, CA 92220 https://morongonation.org
Amount:
$2000
Awards:
Minimum 1
Deadline:
June 5
Open to high school students. Must be resident of San Diego. Minimum 3.7 GPA. Demonstrated leadership in school and community.
Contact:
Questions? Contact: Gloria McKearney, Scholarship Chair, at [email protected] https://sandiego.afceachapters.org/project/buck-bragunier-leadership-scholarship/
Amount:
$1000-$5000
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 5
ou must be attending a post-secondary institution in the United States in the upcoming academic year (starting in the Fall of this current year) when applying. The application is open to students who attend community college, university, and trade/vocational school. Applicants should have a strong history of engagement within the API and/or LGBTQ communities.
Contact:
If you have any remaining questions, please contact us at [email protected]. https://theprismfoundation.org/scholarships
Amount:
$10,000
Awards:
Deadline:
June 10
The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified students from minority groups underrepresented in our law schools. What schools are participating in the scholarship program? University of California - Berkeley School of Law; Golden Gate University School of Law; Stanford Law School; University of California - Hastings College of the Law; University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law ; University of San Francisco School of Law; University of California - Davis School of Law; Santa Clara University School of Law.
Amount:
Varies
Awards:
Varies
Deadline:
June 16
Applicants to the CNCDA Foundation's Car Career Scholarship must: Be a resident in California. Be high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates who plan to enroll in part-time (minimum of 6 credits) or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year. If a student is selected as a recipient and will not be enrolled for the entire academic year, the award amount will be prorated. Be pursuing an Automotive Technology degree. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Members and/or relatives of members of the board of directors are ineligible.
Contact:
Need Help? Reach out to us at [email protected] 507-931-1682 https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cncda/