Scholarship Handbook 2015-2016 Academic Year Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 The following pages briefly describe scholarship applications and/or information usually available through the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Guidance Office. Also included is loan, grant, and other financial aid information. Please understand that the information in this handbook should be used as a guide only, it is not independently verified by our staff and is compiled from information received by our office over the past few years. Most of the scholarships included here are merit-based competitive scholarships but there are some which are need-based. Please read the information carefully and visit the website if possible to ensure that you in fact qualify for any program to which you apply. It is anticipated that most of (if not all) the scholarships will be available again this academic year. Aside from ensuring you meet any necessary qualifications, it is especially important to make note of application deadlines; some applications must be received by a particular date whereas others must be postmarked by a certain date. DATES INCLUDED IN THIS GUIDE ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON PAST YEARS’ DEADLINES. A general overview of financial aid process can obtained from the student’s counselor or Mrs. Holley. Guidance Office staff is well versed on federal and state need-based aid programs, aid provided by colleges or universities, and many other sources of aid such as the Santa Barbara Foundation Student Aid Program, and the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara’s Educational Fund. Brief overviews and general information regarding these programs are also included in this handbook. All student aid must begin with the filing of a FAFSA or, Free Application for Student Aid. This can be done online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Without this application students will not qualify for federal or state financial aid programs at any school. The deadline for the FAFSA is usually March 1st. You should also have your child fill out a CAL Grant GPA verification form before this date as well. The CAL Grant program is basically a state funded student grant program. Both, the Federal Pell grant
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 (based on FAFSA calculations) and the CAL Grant awards (also based on FAFSA calculations) are considered free money; they do not need to be paid back (unless your child drops out of school before finishing the term for which they received the funds). The California Student Aid Commission provides California financial aid information via the internet at www.csac.ca.gov. Additionally, an informative web site called “The Financial Aid Information Page” is located at www.finaid.org. It provides a free, comprehensive, and objective guide to student financial aid information resources on the Internet. www.Fastweb.com and www.collegenet.com also offer free online access to scholarship search engines. Any additional scholarship opportunities received throughout the school year will be advertised in the student bulletin. Current scholarships and their deadlines are posted in the guidance office. Please be aware that there are scholarship scams. If you are suspicious of a scholarship “opportunity” please see your student’s guidance counselor or Mrs. Holley in the Guidance Office.
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Contents Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants ....................................................................................................................................... 6 AES Engineers Scholarship ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Air Force ROTC college scholarship ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Allan Hancock College Leadership Scholarship ......................................................................................................................... 6 America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization [Pageant] ............................................................................................ 6 Antique Auto Club Memorial Scholarship .................................................................................................................................. 7 Army ROTC Scholarship Program .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Artists Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley........................................................................................................................................ 7 AXA Scholarship Foundation ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Beverage Industry ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Ron Brown Scholarship ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 Buick Achievers Program ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 Burger King Scholars .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Cabrillo Civics Club of California ............................................................................................................................................... 8 CA Alarm Association/NBFAA .................................................................................................................................................. 9 CA Association of Educational Office Professionals .................................................................................................................. 9 CA Association of Nurseries & Garden Centers.......................................................................................................................... 9 CA Association of Private Postsecondary Schools ...................................................................................................................... 9 CA Association of Wine Grape Growers ..................................................................................................................................... 9 CA Governor’s Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons: Hal Connolly Scholar-Athlete Award............................... 10 California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. ............................................................................................................................... 10 California Masonic Foundation ................................................................................................................................................. 10 California Scottish Rite Foundation........................................................................................................................................... 10 California State PTA.................................................................................................................................................................. 10 California Strawberry Commission ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Catching the Dream (aka: Native American Scholarship Fund) ................................................................................................ 11 Christian College Scholarship Drawing ..................................................................................................................................... 11 CIF/Farmers Scholar-Athlete of the Year .................................................................................................................................. 11 Service Employees Insurance Company’s Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship ................................................................... 12 Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. ........................................................................................................................................ 12 B. Davis Scholarship ................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Delta Theta Chi Sorority ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Elks National Foundation “most valuable student” contest ....................................................................................................... 12 Elks Legacy Awards .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Ellis Hickman-Rice Memorial Masonic Scholarship ................................................................................................................. 13 Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise (FIDM) .............................................................................................................. 13 The Fire’s Freedom in Academia .............................................................................................................................................. 13
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Gates Millennium Scholars ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 GE-Reagan Foundation.............................................................................................................................................................. 14 Coast Hills Credit Union: Gold Standard .................................................................................................................................. 14 Golden 1 Credit Union ............................................................................................................................................................... 14 Grand Chapter of the CA Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship ............................................................................................... 14 Hispanic Scholarship Fund ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Horatio Alger Association ......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Italian Catholic Federation......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program ............................................................................................................................ 15 Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship Fund ................................................................................................................................................. 15 LULAC National Scholarship Program (League of United Latin American Citizens) ............................................................. 15 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Mensa Foundation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Robert Miller Scholarship for Viticulture and Enology ............................................................................................................. 16 Miss Teenage California ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 National Co-Op Scholarship ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 National FFA Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 National Honor’s Society (NHS) ............................................................................................................................................... 17 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards ........................................................................................................................ 17 NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) Scholarship ................................................................................................ 17 Order of the Sons of Italy in America ........................................................................................................................................ 17 PG&E Bright Minds .................................................................................................................................................................. 18 PG&E Employee Resource Group Sponsor Scholarship Program ............................................................................................ 18 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards ................................................................................................................................... 18 Santa Barbara City College Scholarship .................................................................................................................................... 18 SB County Cattlemen’s Association College Scholarship ......................................................................................................... 18 Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen Scholarship ...................................................................................................................... 19 Santa Maria Valley Contractor’s Association ............................................................................................................................ 19 Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community ...................................................................................................................................... 19 SYVUHS Local Scholarship Program ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara .................................................................................................................................. 20 General Scholarship Program ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Scholarship ................................................................................................................................. 20 Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund ............................................................................................................................. 20 Southern CA Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc................................................................................................................................ 20 Student View Scholarship .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Suntrust Off To College Sweepstakes ....................................................................................................................................... 21 US Bank Scholarship Program .................................................................................................................................................. 21
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Vandenberg Spouse’s Club ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Shawn Carter Foundation .......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Washington Crossing Foundation .............................................................................................................................................. 21 Wendy’s High School Heisman ................................................................................................................................................. 22
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Deadline: June 2016 Requirements: To apply for this scholarship you are required to write an essay of 500 to 1000 words. Grade: The A&F scholarship is available to all high school junior and seniors as well as students currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution. Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Essay topic can be found at www.abbottandfenner.com
AES Engineers Scholarship Deadline: October 2015 Requirements: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of 500 to 1000 words. Grade: Open to high school seniors and all students currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution. Amount: $500 Special Provisions: Essay topic can be found at www.aesengineers.com
Air Force ROTC college scholarship Deadline: December 2015 Requirements: Pass a physical Fitness Test, Pass an interview, SAT scores 1100+ or ACT score of 24+, cumulative GPA 3.0+, US citizen, HS graduate (or GED), over 17 yrs. Grade: Open to high school graduates (or GED) Amount: Varies (3 different type of scholarships) Special Provisions: Please see website for full details regarding requirements and obligations associated with this award at www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Allan Hancock College Leadership Scholarship Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Application, Copy of Transcript, 2 Letters of Recommendation, 2.75 cumulative GPA, Grade: 12th Amount: $500 ($250 each semester for one year) Special Provisions: Only those students enrolling in Allan Hancock College FULL-TIME and take LEADERSHIP III classes may apply. Please see complete instructions regarding this scholarship at http://hancockcollege.edu/asbg/scholarships.php
America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization [Pageant] Deadline: June 2016 Requirements: Fill out entry form, submit $20 fee & upload a photo Grade: 13 to 18 years old Amount: $10,000 to the national winner Special Provisions: Please be aware this is a PAGEANT program. You can find additional details on their website at www.nationalteen.com
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Antique Auto Club Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Must plan on pursuing Automotive Technology in a college or technical school and had to have taken high school automotive courses. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, 3 letters of recommendation (2 from school faculty members) & a copy of transcript to apply. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 Special Provisions: Application and more information can be found online at http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/CA/SMJUHSD/PioneerValleyHigh/Uploads/DocumentsCateg ories/Documents/Lompoc%20Antique%20Auto%20Club%20Scholarship.pdf
Army ROTC Scholarship Program Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Be a U.S. citizen; Be between the ages of 17 and 26; Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50; Have a high school diploma or equivalent; Score a minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores); Meet physical standards; Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard). For more information please see: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-schoolstudents/four-year-scholarship.html
Artists Guild of the Santa Ynez Valley Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: Selection is based on citizenship, academic art achievement, and intent to pursue visual arts in college. Only applicant with a demonstrable interest in visual arts need apply. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: At least 5 original pieces of artwork must be presented. Applications and more information can be found online at http://agsyv.org/Scholarship-Info.pdf
AXA Scholarship Foundation Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: Students should be well-rounded, committed to making a difference and have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic year. Be a U.S. citizen Grade: 12th Amount: Varies ($2,000—$25,000 depending on program) Special Provisions: There are two different scholarship programs offered by this organization. Please go online https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html to see which program’s qualification you meet.
Beverage Industry Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Student’s parents or grandparents MUST be employed full-time with a company that holds a valid liquor license, student must participate in sports/performing arts BOTH 11th & 12th grade, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 3.0 GPA, & students must submit an essay. Upon high school graduation, student will attend an accredited four-year college or university within the United States, beginning with the Fall 2016 term/semester and enrollment status of freshman/full-time (12+ units). Grade: 11th Amount: $2,500-$5,000 Special Provisions: Please see additional requirements and online application at http://www.christermon.com/scholarship/
Ron Brown Scholarship Deadline: November 2015 Requirements: Student must be African-American, academically talented, highly motivated to succeed, high school senior, and must wish to pursue a full-time (4yr) undergraduate degree. Grade: 12 Amount: $10,000 ANNUALLY for 4 years Special Provisions: Please see https://www.ronbrown.org/Media/Default/MediaGalleries/ApplicationPDFs/2015_Ron_Brown_Scholar ship_Application.pdf and to fill-out an application.
Buick Achievers Program Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: All majors may apply but those pursing Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or Design are encouraged. Grade: 12th Amount: There are one hundred $25,000 awards and one thousand $2,000 awards available Special Provisions: Please see www.buickachievers.com for additional information and to fill-out an application
Burger King Scholars Deadline: December 2015 Requirements: EMPLOYMENT AT BURGER KING IS NOT REQUIRED! Selections are based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience and extra-curricular/community service involvement. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 - $50,000 Special Provisions: To see additional information about the program and to apply please go to http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/
Cabrillo Civics Club of California Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Only students of Portuguese descent who have maintained a 3.0 GPA may apply. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 Special Provisions: For more information: http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/scholarship.asp
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 CA Alarm Association/NBFAA Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Parent or guardian must be an active (not on disability) member of the police or sheriff’s department of a full-time or volunteer member of a fire department in California. Applicants are judged by class rank, GPA, SAT scores, extra-curricular activities and an essay. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies; 2 Statewide winners of $750; 3 Nation Wide winners (1 each) $2,500, $7,500, &$10,000 Special Provisions: Please find the application and more information online at http://www.esaweb.org/?page=youthscholarship
CA Association of Educational Office Professionals Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: This scholarship is intended to assist business education students who wish to continue higher education and pursue a career in business administration or education. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or better. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Please visit their website. http://www.caeop.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133&Itemid=124
CA Association of Nurseries & Garden Centers Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Must provide two letters of recommendation and a current transcript. Must be interested in a career in ornamental horticulture, agribusiness, viticulture or pomology. Grade: 12 Amount: $2,500 Special Provisions: Additional information and applications can be found at http://www.cangc.org/scholarships.html
CA Association of Private Postsecondary Schools Deadline: June 2016 Requirements: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of no more than 1000 words. Grade: Open to high school seniors and all students currently enrolled in member schools Amount: From $1,000—Full Special Provisions: Please visit their website http://www.cappsonline.org/scholarships-awards to explore the program, schools and awards available.
CA Association of Wine Grape Growers Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Only children of vineyard workers & wine grape growers Grade: 12th Amount: $500-$1000 (Depending on type of college attended)
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Special Provisions: For more information http://cwggf.org/scholarship-info_293.html
CA Governor’s Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons: Hal Connolly Scholar-Athlete Award Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Student must have a disability and have participated in varsity level athletics. Student’s academic and athletic histories must demonstrate qualities of leadership and accomplishment. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Must be CA residents who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities.
California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Must be a handicapped student planning to attend an accredited educational institution or technical school. NOT FOR REMEDIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OR THERAPUTIC SERVICES. This award is intended to assist the student in mainstreaming into the working community. Grade: 12th and above Amount: $2,000/year; renewable for 4 years. Special Provisions: Please find additional information online at https://chea-elks.org/youthactivities/scholarships/
California Masonic Foundation Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Applications, qualifications and instructions can be downloaded from www.freemason.org Grade: 12th Amount: $2,500 - $12,000 per year Special Provisions: Awards are renewable for three consecutive years provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or above. https://www.freemason.org/scholarships/index.htm
California Scottish Rite Foundation Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Applications, qualifications and instructions can be downloaded from www.casrfoundation.org Grade: 12th Amount: Undergraduate $1,000 maximum Special Provisions: Undergraduate awards are renewable for up to four years. For more information and to apply: http://www.casr-foundation.org/scholarships/ruppert-scholarship/
California State PTA Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Based on volunteer service in the school and the community, does not have a GPA requirement Grade: 12th Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Amount: $500 - $750 Special Provisions: Applications available at http://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduatinghigh-school-seniors/
California Strawberry Commission Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Must be the child of a strawberry field/farm worker. Student must intend to be full-time in any accredited secondary institution (tech. school, Jr, College, University, etc.) Grade: 12th Amount: From $200 and up Special Provisions: For information, additional qualifications, application and instructions please go to http://www.californiastrawberries.com/scholarships
Catching the Dream (aka: Native American Scholarship Fund) Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Students must be 1/4 or more degree American Indian, and be an enrolled member of a U. S. tribe. Students must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the U. S. on a full-time basis that is fully accredited. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 to $5,000 Special Provisions: Information, qualifications, application and instructions can be found online at http://catchingthedream.org/category/scholarship-requirements/ or by writing: 8200 Mountain Road N.E., Suite 203, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110
Christian College Scholarship Drawing Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: Students must be enrolling in a Christian college Grade: 12 Amount: $2,500 Special Provisions: Students must log onto http://www.christianconnector.com/Christian-collegesform.cfm
CIF/Farmers Scholar-Athlete of the Year Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: College-bound senior athletes with a minimum of 3.5 un-weighted cumulative GPA (912), have demonstrated superior athletic ability in at least two years of varsity play, and most of all portrayed themselves as athletes of character displaying trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness caring, community service and citizenship. Grade: 12 Amount: multiple awards of $5,000 Special Provisions: Students must log onto http://cifstate.org/parentsstudents/awards_and_scholarships/scholar-athlete
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Service Employees Insurance Company’s Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: The students’ parent or legal guardian must be currently enrolled full-time - or if retired or deceased must have been employed full-time - by a government entity. Additionally, student must write an essay, 500 words or less, discussing ways teenage automobile accidents rates can be reduced. Grade: 12th Amount: $250 - $1,500 Special Provisions: Information, instructions and application can be found online at http://www.cseinsurance.com/Community/youth-scholarship.asp#page=page-1
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. Deadline: October 2015 Requirements: Must have a 3.0 GPA at the end of junior year. May not have any family connections with the Coca-Cola company its divisions or subsidiaries. An application, essay, 2 letters of recommendation & transcripts are required in stage 2. Grade: 12th Amount: $10,000 or $20,000 paid in four equal installments to school Special Provisions: For additional information, qualification, application and instructions please see their website at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs ATTENTION: Finalists are required to fly to Atlanta for personal interviews.
B. Davis Scholarship Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of no more than 1000 words. Grade: Open to high school seniors and all students currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution. Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Essay topic can be found at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Delta Theta Chi Sorority Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Requirements include GPA, evidence of financial need, students of promise and distinction. Grade: 12th Amount: 2 for $3,000 and 1 for $1,400 Special Provisions: Please see instructions, information and application online at www.deltathetachi.org
Elks National Foundation “most valuable student” contest Deadline: December 2015 Requirements: Judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies ($1,000—$12,500) per year for 4 years Special Provisions: Students need not be related to an Elk member in any way. Please see instructions,
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 information and application online at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Elks Legacy Awards Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Must have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the Elk’s Lodge. Applicants will be judged based on integrity, community, charity and knowledge Grade: 12th Amount: $4,000 ($1,000 per year for 4 years) Special Provisions: Please see instructions, information and application online at http://www.elks.org/
Ellis Hickman-Rice Memorial Masonic Scholarship Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Application, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, plans to finance college, three references, and 250 word essay. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Pick-Up application from guidance office
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise (FIDM) Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Student must be enrolling in a FIDM school and must demonstrate talent and interest in the subject. Grade: 12th Amount: Valued at over $10,000 (Tuition, fees, books and supplies for one yr.) Special Provisions: Each interested student must send a postage paid card to FIDM in order to request an application. http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid+scholarships/fidm+scholarships/
The Fire’s Freedom in Academia Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: To apply for this scholarship you are required to write an essay of 500 to 1000 words. Grade: 11th & 12th Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Special Provisions: Additional information, application, instruction and the essay question can be found online at https://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/
Gates Millennium Scholars Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Available to African American, Hispanic American, American Indian/Pacific Islander, Alaska Native and must meet Pell Grant Eligibility. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or earned a GED, meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria, be a U.S. citizen and have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Further, three application documents must be submitted. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Special Provisions: For additional information, application and instruction please see the website at http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/AboutUs.aspx
GE-Reagan Foundation Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Must demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship, have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree. Grade: 12th Amount: $10,000 renewable for four years ($40,000 total) Special Provisions: Additional information, qualifications, application and instructions can be found online at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
Coast Hills Credit Union: Gold Standard Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Must be intending to major in Finance or Business at an accredited secondary institution Grade: 12th Amount: $500 Please see guidance office for more information.
Golden 1 Credit Union Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: 3.0 GPA, Be involved in community service and extracurricular activities totaling at least 24 hours in the last 12 months, be a Golden 1 member for at least one year, or be a dependent of a member who’s been a member for at least one year. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 annually (for two to four years depending on college) Special Provisions: Please see additional information and application online at https://www.golden1.com/scholarships/default
Grand Chapter of the CA Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, strong leadership skills. Grade: 12th Amount: $250 - $5,000 Special Provisions: Please see additional information and application online at www.oescal.org/foundation/scholarship.htm
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Deadline: Varies SEE WEBSITE Requirements: A copy of your parent’s most recent tax returns will be necessary, Hispanic heritage is also necessary. This organization offers various scholarship programs please see website for individual requirements and qualifications Grade: 12th
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Amount: Varies Special Provisions: https://hsf.net/en/scholarships
Horatio Alger Association Deadline: October 2015 Requirements: Financial need, GPA of 2.0 or above, demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, involvement in extra-curricular and community activities. Grade: Open to high school seniors and all students currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution. Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Applications available at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-ourscholarship-programs/
Italian Catholic Federation Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Must be of Italian ancestry or Catholic faith, must maintain a 3.2 GPA, Grade: 12th Amount: $400 - $1,000 Special Provisions: Please see website at http://www.icf.org/scholarships.html
Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Must have volunteer experience that made the community a better place and it must be above and beyond what would be expected of a child your age. Grade: 12th Amount: $10,000 top prize Special Provisions: For additional information please see their website at www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp
Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship Fund Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: 2-4 page essay, application and intention to attend a four year college or university Grade: 12th Amount: $10,000 Special Provisions: Application and essay topic can be obtained through their website at http://www.jeffkrosnoffscholarship.com/
LULAC National Scholarship Program (League of United Latin American Citizens) Deadline: Vary (there are many programs) Requirements: Vary Grade: 12th Amount: Vary Special Provisions: Please see the website for additional information as there are several programs sponsored by this organization: http://lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Students must be the son/daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the reserve; former Marine or Marine reservist who has received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, or who was killed in the line of duty. Grade: 12 Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Applications and additional information can be found online at https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
Mensa Foundation Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Applicants selected on basis of essay ONLY. Essay is 550 words or less that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goal toward which the scholarship will provide. Grade: Open to high school seniors and all students currently enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution. Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Application and additional information available at http://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Robert Miller Scholarship for Viticulture and Enology Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Student must intend to major in viticulture or enology at Allan Hancock College or Cal Poly SLO and submit a 500 word essay that tells the committee about career goals and how you intend to help your community. A letter of recommendation is also required. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 (AHC) $1,000 (Cal Poly) Special Provisions: Application and additional information available at www.cwggf.org
Miss Teenage California Deadline: October 2015 Requirements: Fill out entry form, upload a photo Grade: 12th Amount: $10,000 to the national winner additional prizes vary Special Provisions: Please be aware this is a PAGEANT program. You can find additional details on their website at www.missteenageca.com
National Co-Op Scholarship Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Applicant must be accepted to one of ten colleges/universities (see application information) have a GPA of 3.5 or better, and write a one page essay on why they have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Special Provisions: Application and additional information available at http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
National FFA Scholarships Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Students must plan on pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field (various programs). Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Additional qualifications, information, application and instructions can be found at https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
National Honor’s Society (NHS) Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Students who are members in good standing of an affiliated National Honor Society chapter. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies (gives a total of $250,000 annually) Special Provisions: Additional qualifications, information, application and instructions can be found at http://www.nhs.us/scholarships-awards/nhs-scholarship-program.aspx
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards Deadline: December 2015 Requirements: Financial need is not considered, innovative/entrepreneurial spirit is heavily weighted, and academic records as well as extracurricular and athletic histories will also be taken into consideration. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Special Provisions: All applicants must be nominated by a dues paying member of the NFIB. http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/
NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) Scholarship Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: Must have at least 1150 on the SAT (Math and Critical Reading Only) or 48 on the ACT in order to be considered. There are additional obligations and qualifications associated with this scholarship. Please review the website carefully. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies up to full tuition Special Provisions: PLEASE REVIEW TERM/DETAILS/OBLIGATIONS associated with this scholarship carefully at http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx
Order of the Sons of Italy in America Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: U.S. citizen of Italian descent intending on attending a four year accredited academic
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 institution Grade: 12th Amount: $4,000 - $25,000 Special Provisions: Additional information and application can be found online at https://www.osia.org/students/scholarships.php
PG&E Bright Minds Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Work history, school and community activities, short statement of the student’s educational and career objectives, financial information/ taxes. Grade: 12th Amount: multiple awards of $1,000 Special Provisions: Please see website for full details and to apply https://pge.scholarshipamerica.org/reminder/
PG&E Employee Resource Group Sponsor Scholarship Program Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Varies as there are a few different programs Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Please see website for full details http://www.pge.com/en/about/community/education/ergscholarships/index.page
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 2015 Requirements: Demonstrable community service experience: Must have engaged in a volunteer activity after September 10, 2010. Grade: 12th Amount: State winner will receive $1,000; National winners will receive $1,000; 10 National winners will additionally be awarded $5,000 Special Provisions: Students can not apply for this award they must be nominated by the high school. One nomination per school accepted. http://spirit.prudential.com/media/managed/SOC-How-ToApply.pdf
Santa Barbara City College Scholarship Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Students must be enrolling in SBCC and be first time college students. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 - $25,000 Special Provisions: Applications available at www.sbcc.edu/scholarshipapplication or in the SBCC financial aid office.
SB County Cattlemen’s Association College Scholarship Deadline: April 2016
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Requirements: This scholarship is for graduating seniors pursuing a four year academic degree program at an approved college or university in a field of study which has the promise of providing the applicant, upon completion of that course of study, the opportunity to contribute directly or indirectly through positive promotion and/or good will, to the field of cattle ranching. Fields of study that may meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, education, animal science, and agricultural business, etc. In addition to the school’s normal college scholarship application and an autobiographical essay, candidates submit an additional essay of 300 words or less describing their interest in ranching, and how you would use your planned education and subsequent career to support cattle ranching and the ranching way of life. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 - $2,500 Special Provisions: Please see website for full details http://sbcattlemen.org/scholarship-program/
Santa Barbara County Cattlewomen Scholarship Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Must be a SB county area senior; must have had involvement in the beef industry; have a purposeful educational goal; provide two letters of recommendation; write a 300 word essay on why they deserve the scholarship; and participate in a personal interview. Grade: 12th Amount: $500 - $2,500 Special Provisions: Pick-Up application from guidance office
Santa Maria Valley Contractor’s Association Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: A 3.2 GPA and the intent to study a construction related field is required. Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Pick-Up application from guidance office
Santa Ynez Valley Jewish Community Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: DO NOT HAVE TO PRACTICE THE JEWISH FAITH, 3.0 cumulative GPA Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Pick-Up application from guidance office
SYVUHS Local Scholarship Program Deadline: Mid April 2016 Requirements: Students can apply for as many as 50 different scholarships sponsored by local individuals and organizations by completing one common application and submitting it to each scholarship for which they wish to apply. QUALIFICATIONS VARY WIDELY and ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to apply. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Must write an autobiographical essay. Please pick-up your application packet in the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Guidance Office.
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara General Scholarship Program Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Students must have attended school in SB county 7th -12th grade, must have graduated from an accredited High School in SB County and must be planning on attending a full-time secondary institution. Personal essay and personal interview also required. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Information available at www.sbscolarship.org
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Scholarship Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, leadership and personal characteristics. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: NO MEMBER AFFILIATION NECESSARY http://scottishrite.org/brothers-in-the-community/scholarships/
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Demonstrated leadership abilities, extracurricular activities, plan on attending a four year college/university & have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Grade: 12th Amount: $2,500 Special Provisions: Please see website for more information as there is a bit of information you must submit with your application http://scholarshipmentor.com/janice-m-scott-memorial-scholarship
Southern CA Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. Deadline: February 2016 Requirements: Established for twins, triplets or other multiple birth students. Grade: 12th Amount: $250 - $1,500 Special Provisions: Additional information and application available online at http://scmotcinc.weebly.com/scholarships.html
Student View Scholarship Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Log onto www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute survey about colleges in your area and be entered to win
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Grade: 12th Amount: Top Prize: $4,000; Two 2nd place winners: $1,000; and five third place winners: $500 http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
Suntrust Off To College Sweepstakes Deadline: May 2016 Requirements: Students must complete an online entry form by accessing the Suntrust education loans “Off to College” website Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 (one winner every two weeks October through May) Special Provisions: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/Scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
US Bank Scholarship Program Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Random Drawing Grade: 12th Amount: $1,000 Special Provisions: Enter the drawing at https://www.usbank.com/community/financialeducation/scholarship-application-form.html
Vandenberg Spouse’s Club Deadline: March 2016 Requirements: Students must be dependents of active duty or retires members of the military stationed at Vandenberg Air force Base to be eligible. Grade: 12th Amount: $800 - $1,000 Special Provisions: Please see guidance office for more information.
Shawn Carter Foundation Deadline: April 2016 Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, 25 years or younger, minimum GPA of 2.0. Grade: 12th Amount: varies Special Provisions: Additional information and application can be found online at https://www.shawncartersf.com/scholarship-fund/#app
Washington Crossing Foundation Deadline: January 2016 Requirements: Students must be planning a career in government service. And submit a personal essay Grade: 12th Amount: $500—$5,000 Special Provisions: Additional information, essay topic and application can be found online at http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html
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Scholarship Handbook 2015/2016 Wendy’s High School Heisman Deadline: October 2015 Requirements: Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and must have participated in at least one schoolsponsored sport, be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman. Grade: 12th Amount: Varies Special Provisions: Additional information and application available online at https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/are-you-eligible/
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