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Scholarships are an excellent source of funds for paying for college. There are thousands of scholarships out there for everything and anything imaginable (I have seen scholarships for left handed people, twins, etc). It's just a matter of having the time and patience to look for scholarships that apply to you and having the commitment to complete scholarship applications (which can be very tedious and time consuming). But the end result is well worth the effort, when you find yourself with thousands of dollars in free money!!! Here are a few of the scholarships that have come across my desk this year. I have divided them according to application deadline, meaning that if it is under January, then the deadline to apply for that scholarship is in January. **This information is also available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center** You should also check out these scholarship search engines: Fastweb - www.fastweb.com Scholarships.com - www.scholarships.com Merit Aid - www.meritaid.com VENICE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS The Venice High Alumni Association along with several other local groups offer scholarships specifically for Venice High Seniors. The application for these scholarships are now available in the College Center. The following is a list of scholarships and general requirements: The deadline is May 7. Venice High School Alumni Association Scholarships: (Eligible students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and must include a copy of the most recent parent tax return to be considered for VHS alumni scholarships)
October Danforth Scholars Program - for students planning to apply to Washington University in St. Louis. Awards partial or full tuition; renewable for up to 4 years. Students must be nominated. Please see Ms. Reyes if interested. Coca Cola Scholars Foundation - awards range from $10,000-$20,000. Students must be a high school senior; must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident; must have a minumum 3.0 GPA by the end of junior year. www.coca-colascholars.org November Emory University Goizueta Scholars Program - for students planning to apply to Emory University's Undergraduate Business Program. Awards range from 2/3 to full tuition and fees covered for 4 years of undergraduate study. Both scholarship and admission application must be submitted together. Forms available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Emory University Scholars Program - for students planning to apply to Emory University. Awards range from 2/3 to full tuition and fees for 4 years of undergraduate study. Both scholarship and admission application must be submitted together. Forms available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Sullivan Leadership Award - for students planning to attend Seattle University. Students must demonstrate service, leadership and academic achievement. Awards full tuition, room and meals for 4 years of undergraduate study. www.seattleu.edu/sullivan Beat the Odds Scholarship - awards $1.000- &10,000. For high school JUNIORS. Must be nominated by a teacher, counselor, coach, etc. Must reside in Los Angeles County, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate limited income/family support, academic achievement and potential for college success. www.cdfca.org Hispanic Heritage Foundation - awards $1000-$10,000. Students must write a 500 word essay on the following: How do you think education can impact the Heritage of Hispanic generations to come? www.colgate.com/hazlau December Boston University Trustee Scholarship - awards four year full tuition to Boston University. For graduating seniors who plan to attend Boston University Fall 2010. Must be nominated by high school principal. www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee Navy ROTC Scholarship - awards up to $180,000. Must be a U.S. citizen, high school graduate, physically qualified by Navy standards, apply for or gain admission to NROTC Colleges. www.navy.com/benefits/education/nrotc.eligibility January William S. Davila Scholarship Fund - award ranges from $1,000 - $2,500; for students working in the food industry or sons and daughters of parents working in the food industry (does not include fast food or regular restaurant employment). www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davilaFilene Music Scholarship - for students interested in pursuing music at Skidmore College. Awards a $40,000 scholarship (over 4 years). www.skidmore.edu Ron Brown Scholar Program - for Black or African American current high school seniors; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. www.ronbrown.org United Friends of the Children College Sponsorship - awards a $15,000 college sponsorship. Student must be a LA County foster or probation youth with a 2.8 minimum grade point average enrolling in a 4 year college in Fall 2009. For more information contact Lizeth Hernandez at (213) 580-1857 or lizeth@unitedfriends.org. Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship - awards a full tuition four year scholarship. For students planning to attend the University of Miami. Must have a minimum SAT Reasoning score of 1250 (math/reading only) or score of 28 on the ACT and a B+ average. www.miami.edu/hammond Park Scholar Awards - awards full cost of attendance for 4 years. For students planning to attend Ithaca College in New York and planning on majoring in Communications in the Roy H. Park School of Communication. www.ithaca.edu/parkscholars Gates Millennium Scholarship - awards full tuition for undergraduate - postdoctoral education. To be eligible, applicants must be: African American, American Indian/Native Alaskan, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American; a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; have a minimum 3.3 unweighted grade point average; meet Federal Pell Grant Eligibility. www.gmsp.org CSU Long Beach President's Scholars Program - awards full tuition and student fees. For high school valedictorians or National Merit Scholars. You must submit the CSU application by November 30 in addition to the scholarship application. www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/student_application University of Michigan Geisinger Scholarship - awards $20,000. For students who plan to attend University of Michigan College of Engineering program. www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html Maria Cecilia Rosa Memorial Foundation Scholarship - For students in Southern California who plan to attend 4 year college, trade school or approved academy. Based on student's academics and merit. www.mcrmf.org Milken Scholars Program - awards up to $10,000. For graduating seniors with a minimum 3.6 (unweighted) grade point average; minimum SAT I of 1850 or ACT of 28. Must demonstrate active community service, leadership and financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. www.mff.org/scholars Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride" Scholarship - awards full tuition and stipends for up to 10 semesters. Must be attending an HBCU (Historically Black College/University). Must be a U.S. citizen with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and SAT score of 1300 or ACT score of 28. Must have demonstrated leadership through participation in community service and extra curricular activities. Information available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. February California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship - awards ranges from $2,500 - $1,500. Open to all California high school seniors. www.cacesf.orgCalifornia State PTA Scholarship - awards $500. For graduating seniors who are members of their schools PTA/PTSA. Must be a California resident. www.capta.org Burger King Scholars Program - awards $1000 (one time only). For graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA; work part time (15 hours a week); demonstrate community service, financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen and planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college. www.haveityourwayfoundation.org KFC Colonel's Scholars - students must earn a minimum 2.75 grade point average; enroll in a public university within their state of residence; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate financial need. http://www.kfcscholars.org/ Mahatma Rice/Univision Radio Scholarship Program - award is $2000. Open to all graduating seniors who reside or attend school in the Los Angeles or Orange County area. www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program - awards $1000. Open to all 2010 graduating seniors. Must be a high school senior planning to enroll (or already enrolled) full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university and is a United States citizen or permanent resident alien. http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm Best Buy Scholarship - awards $1500. For students in grades 9-12 with solid grades, community service or work experience. www.bestbuy.com/scholarships USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships - awards $1500. For students who are planning to enroll in a four year university for Fall 2010 and are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. 50% of scholarships will target ethnic minorities and disabled students. www.usafunds.org/scholarship Tuskegee Airmen Scholarships - awards $1500. Open to all graduating seniors with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. www.taisf.org LA Clippers Stay in School Scholarship - awards $2500. For graduating seniors based on academic achievement, extra curricular activities, recommendation letter, and student essay. Students must plan to enroll in a 4 year college in Fall 2010. www.clippers.com National Co-op Scholarship - awards $6000. For students planning to attend one of the following universities: Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, Univ of Cincinatti, Univ of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology. www.co-op.edu Nara Bank Scholarship - awards $2000. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; graduate high school in 2010; must meet family income guidelines; minimum GPA of 3.3. Winner must also attend a 2 hour financial literacy skills course. www.narabank.com GALAS (Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society) Scholarship - awards $1000. For students with active involvement in an organization that benefits LGBT community; must be of Armenian descent (first/second/third generation Armenian). Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholarship - awards up to $20,000. For a student of Hispanic descent who attends high school in Los Angeles; must have a minimum 2.75 grade point average; be in good academic standing at the high school; applied to a four year college or university and pursuing a degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) major. www.alliancescholars.org March Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship - eligible for high school seniors and college freshman who can show evidence of activities or work relating to peace and social justice, nuclear disarmament, and/or conflict resoluation. www.grandmothersforpeace.orgItalian Catholic Federation Scholarship - eligible students must be Roman Catholic and of Italian descent with a GPA of at least 3.2 and live in the Roman Catholic Dioceses of CA, NV, IL, AZ. www.icf.org Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Scholarship - student must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent; a U.S. citizen or pernament resident; earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average; demonstrate financial need; pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting. www.alpfa.org Hilton Family Diversity Scholarship Program - student must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average; demonstrate financial need; permanent resident of a Southern California county. https://scholarships.hispanicfund.org SCCTA Lee Brennan Memorial Scholarship - for graduating seniors with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career within the Cable and Telecommunications field (inluding Business Management, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, etc). www.sccta.org Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship - awards range from $1000 - $2000. For African American high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 grade point average showing evidence of worthy character, promise and leadership qualities. www.dstla.org Los Angeles Legal Secretaries Association Scholarship - awards $1000. For graduating seniors who are enrolled for Fall 2010 in a college or business school offering a course of study in the legal field. www.lsi.org Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program - awards $50 - $5000. For students ages 6-18 with demonstrated volunteer efforts that have made a positive impact on others and has occurred in the last 12 months. www.kohlskids.com SAMMY Award Program - awards $7500. For 12th grade scholar athletes with demonstrated academic excellence, athletic excellence, leadership and community service. www.bodybymilk.com AEOE College Scholarship - awards $2500. Open to all LAUSD graduating seniors with a "B" or better average and demostrated financial need. www.aeoe-lausd.org JVS Scholarship Fund - Open to Jewish students who are permanent or legal residents of Los Angeles County, a U.S. citizen with a 2.7 minimum grade point average. Must demonstrate financial need. www.jvsla.org Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship - awards up to $7500. For minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend a 4 year college. Must be a U.S. citizen. www.jackierobinson.org LAUSD Beyond the Bell/Rotary Club of Los Angeles College Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors with an unweighted 3.0 grade point average or better. Extra consideration given to first generation college-bound students and students who perform community service. www.rotaryclubofla.com LAUSD Beyond the Bell/Rotary Club of Los Angeles Career Technical Education Scholarship - awards $1000. For graduating seniors with an unweighted 2.2 grade point avearge and involved in the Career Technical Education programs at LAUSD. www.rotaryclubofla.com US Bank Scholarship - awards $1000. For graduating seniors planning to enroll in a 4 year college or university that participates in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program. www.usbank.com/studentloans Alliance of Asian/Pacific Administrators Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors of Asian/Pacific Island descent. Must be an LAUSD student with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50. Must also demonstrate good character, citizenship, and school/community service. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Associated Administrators of Los Angeles Scholarship - awards $1000. Must be a graduating senior who can demonstrate academic achievement, school service, and community service. Student must submit an official transcript and letter of recommendation. Applications available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Association of Jewish Educators' Scholarship - awards students of Jewish descent who can demonstrate service/involvement to school, Jewish community, and local community. Requires a personal statement, high school transcript and 2 letters of recommendation. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund - awards $5000 (renewable for up to 4 years). For graduating seniors enrolling fill time at a 4 year college or university. Must be pursuing a career in Engineering or Physical/Biological Sciences; of Filipino heritage (at least 50%); have a minimum GPA of 3.0; demonstrate financial need. http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/forstudents.shtml Human Capital Scholarship - awards $1500. Must be first generation college student from a an underrepresented group attending a University of California school. Must be on African American, Aisan American, Latino American, Native American or other heritage from an underrpresented group; must have a minimum GPA of 2.7; must demonstrate financial need; preference given to students majoring in liberal arts. http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/forstudents.shtml Jack and Jeantte Chu Scholarship - awards $5000. For students planning to attend UC Berkeley and majoring in business or education-related field. Must be of Asian heritage (at least 50%); minimum GPA of 3.0; committment to a career in business or education; preference given to students who have lived in Central America or students with a record of community service. http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/forstudents.shtml Thai-American Leadership Scholarship - awards $1000. For students of Thai or Southeast Asian heritage planning to attend a 4 year college or university. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.3; must demonstrate financial need. http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/forstudents.shtml Lapiz Family Scholarship - awards $1000. For students who have parenats who are farm or migrant workers. Must be attending a UC school (preference given to Davis and Santa Cruz campuses); must be a farmer worker or child or farm or migrant worker; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate financial need; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident. http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/forstudents.shtml Ronald McDonald House Charities "Scholars" Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school. Must be legal U.S. residents and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applications available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Ronald McDonald House Charities "Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources" Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors who have least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Must be planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school. Must be legal U.S. residents and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applications available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Ronald McDonald House Charities "African American Future Achievers" Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors who have at least one parent of African American heritage. Must be planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school. Must be legal U.S. residents and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applications available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Ronald McDonald House Charities "Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement" Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors who have at least one parent of Asian Pacific heritage. Must be planning to attend 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school. Must be legal U.S. residents and have a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applications available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. PFLAG National Scholarship - awards $1000-$5000. For graduating seniors who either self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or a as a straight ally. Must demonstrate interest in service to the LGBT community. www.pflag.org B'nai B'rith International Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge - awards $1000-$5000. Open to 9-12th grade students. Write and illustrate a children's book that discusses the topics of tolerance and diversity. www.bnaibrith.org/diverseminds Change a Life Foundation Scholarship - awards up to $5000. For graduating seniors attending LA County public school; Must be enrolling in a 4 year college; must have a 3.5 minimum grade point average; must have minimum SAT of 1500 or ACT of 21. must be enrolled or have taken and passed AP courses; must meet HUD income guideline (see website); must be U.S. citizen or legal resident; must show evidence of extra curricular activities, community service, and/or employment. www.changealife.org LAUSD Human Relations Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership in promoting intergroup/intercultural relations and/or through their actions have significantly reduced intergroup tension at their school or community. Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. COBA (Council of Black Administrators) Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating African-American seniors who meet the following criteria: Must have minimum 3.0 grade point average; SAT scores at time of application; acceptance into a 4 year college; demonstrate financial need. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Gary R. Kranz Scholarship - awards $1000. For graduating African-American seniors who plan to attend a four year institution and plan to pursue a career in education. Must have minimum 3.0 grade point average; SAT scores at time of application; demonstrate financial need. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Cal State Los Angeles President's Scholars Program - awards $20,000 (over 4 years). For graduating seniors planning to attend Cal State Los Angeles in Fall 2010. Must have a minimum 3.75 grade point average; 1200 (Critical Reading/Math) SAT or 27 on ACT; must qualify for college level English and Math courses. www.calstatela.edu/univ/finaid/pdf/pres_scholars_app.pdf Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship - For graduating seniors who plan to attend a 4 year college/university. Must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average and must attend the Alpha Kappa Alpha Anniversary Brunch. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. April Young American Artist Tribute Scholarship - awards $2500. For graduating seniors who plan to attend college or art school and study visual arts. www.tributescholarship.com Student-View Scholarship Program - awards from $500-$4000. For graduating seniors planning on attending a four-year college, community college or career school. www.student-view.com California Alarm Association Scholarship Program - awards from $750-$10,000. For graduating seniors who are children of California Law Enforcement or Fire Service Personnel. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center or call 1-800-437-7658. Chicano Organizing and Research in Education (CORE) Scholarship - awards $500-$1000. For undocumented students. Must be of Chicano/Latino descent, a graduating senior who will enroll in a college for the 2009-2010 academic year. http://www.ca-core.org/scholarships Pepsico Diamond Scholars Program - awards $2500 (renewable for up to 3 years). For graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a two or four year college/university or vocational-technical school. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must have a grade point average between 2.5 and 3.5 and demonstrate financial need. http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pepsicodiamond CES Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship - awards from $500-$1500. For high school seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees. Based on student essay that propose ways to reduce the auto accident rate among teenagers. www.CSEinsurance.com Cuban-American Teachers' Association Scholarship - awards $300-$500. For graduating seniors of Cuban descent planning on attending college. Must have a "B" average; be active in school and community affairs; speak acceptable Spanish and demonstrate interest in cultural heritage. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship - awards $500-$1000. For female graduating seniors who plans to pursue a career in education. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Teen Now California Scholarship - awards $300-$500. For male and female graduating seniors who are expectant or parenting. Must attend a California high school and are planning to pursue further education or training after high school. www.teennowcalifornia.org Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship Contest - For graduating seniors who attend any LAUSD high school, continuation school, or enrolled in a high school completion program at an LAUSD Adult School. www.utla.net/scholarships Sylvia Meyerhoff Memorial Scholarship - For graduating female seniors. Must have recommendation of high school principal, have a 3.0 minimum grade point average, demonstrate financial need and show evidence of community involvement. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Ingoldsby-Espinoza Scholarship - for graduating seniors. Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, come from a single parent income or have other personal hardship and must demonstrate financial need. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Adiba Shaby Scholarship - for graduating high school seniors. Must have been accepted into an two or four year accredited college; have a current 2.0 minimum grade point average. Will consider demonstrated financial need and or special circumstances affecting education. Preference given to students from Venice High School, Westchester High School, and West LA College. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Friar Tux Shop Scholarship - awards $500. For graduating seniors of participating high schools (Venice HS is a participating high school). Will consider academic success, school/community involvement and financial need. www.friartux.com/schools David Alpert Music Scholarship - awards $5000. For students planning to attend Los Angeles City College and enroll in their music program. Student must participate in an audition process to be eligible. For further information please call (323) 953-4000 ext 2880 Los Angeles Council of School Nurses Scholarship - awards $500. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Sigma Pi Phi Scholarship - awards $1000. For African-American graduating seniors in Los Angeles, Inglewood and Compton school districts. Student must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, complete application and essay, and provide two letters of recommendation. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. COLAGE Scholarship - awards $1000. For students with LGBT and/or queer (LGBTQ) parent(s). Student must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution. Must include financial aid form and maintain a minimum 2.0 unweighted grade point average. www.colage.org California Legislative Black Caucus Youth Scholarship - awards $2000. For graduating seniors who intend to pursue higher education at a two-year, four year or vocational school. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. May D.R.E.A.M.S. Scholarship - awards $5000. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, participation in community service and high moral standards. www.dreamsrun.orgZeta Phi Beta Sorority Five Pearl Academic Scholarship - awards $500-$1000. For graduating seniors with a minimum 2.8 grade point average planning to attend a four year college or university. www.inglewoodzetas.org UC Berkeley Franchot & Albert Johnson Diversity Scholarship - awards $1000 (renewable for every year of attendance). For graduating seniors planning to attend UC Berkeley. Targeted towards underrepresented minority students taking into consideration financial need, commuinity service and leadership and personal history. www.berkeleystudentfoundation.org West Los Angeles Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship - awards $1500. For graduating seniors. Membership in the Japanese American Citizens League is a requirement. www.jacl.org **Deadline extended to May 15** Nordstrom's Scholarship - FOR 11TH GRADE STUDENTS. Awards $10,000. For current high school juniors with a minimum 2.7 unweighted grade point average. Must have participated in community/volunteer activities; be planning to apply for financial assistance to attend college; attend an accredited four-year college or university during all years for which the scholarship is awarded; be eligible to attend a four-year college or university in the United States; not have a conviction for any crime. www.nordstrom.com/scholarship Seiji Isomoto Scholarship - awards $1000. Student must have at least one parent of Asian heritage; must have attended school in Los Angeles or Orange County; must have minimum 3.0 grade point average in all academic classes (not counting PE or service); must have lettered in a VARSITY sport; must be college bound. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Council of Mexican American Administrators Scholarship - awards range from $1500-$2000. Students must have at least one parent of Hispanic descent; must graduate from an LAUSD high school in June 2010; must be enrolled in a four year college or university in Fall 2010. Must have a minimum 3.50 grade point average. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Or call Renee Fuentes-Campat at (323) 644-7700 for questions. Hana Uno Shepard Memorial Scholarship - awards $1000. For graduating high school senors; must be a member of a single parent family; be a resident of Los Angeles or Orange County; must be of Japanese ancestry. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Stonewall Scholarship - for LAUSD 11th/12th grade students. Must submit a poem, essay or poster related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender issues. www.utla.net/scholarships Valley Youth Conference Scholarship - awards $1000. For members of Valley Youth Conference clubs (i.e. Venice Bulldogs). For graduating seniors planning to attend a college, university or trade school. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Scholarship - awards $5000. For African-American and Hispanic graduating seniors who plan to pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math at a four year college/university. Must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted grade point average. www.cgcs.org Bill Tainter Scholarship - for students with disabilities transitioning from high school. Must be a transitioning from high school to a community college, vocational/trade school, or four year college. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above with a diagnosed learning or physical disability. Applicants must reside within Los Angeles County. www.laccod.org Models of Excellence Scholarship - awards $500-$1000. For graduating seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment toward advancing the civil rights of the LGBT population. Applicants must be residents of Southern California. For more information call (626) 577-4553 Ogino-Aizumi Insurance Scholarship; Park Place Dental Scholarship; OFL Scholarship; - awards $500-$1000. For students who demonstrate academic excellence, good school attendance, participation in extra curricular activities, participation/involvement in LGBT community activities and/or organizations. Must be able to attend award ceremony in June 2010. For more information call (626) 695-9073 Los Angeles Frontrunners LGBT Athletic Scholarship - awards $1000. For graduating high school seniors who plan to continue in higher education. Must have participated in athletics; demonstrate academic excellence; participate in extra curricular activities; demonstrate participation/involvement in LGBT community activities/organizations. For more information e-mail lafrontrunners@gmail.com GALAA Scholarship - awards $500-$1000. For students who demonstrate academic excellence; good school attendance; participation in extra curricular activities and community service; demonstrate a commitment to advance the civil rights of the LGBT population. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. California Men's Gatherings Scholarship - awards $500-$1000. For a gay male in Southern California entering a school of higher education. Must demonstrate academic excellence; good school attendance; participation in extra curricular activities and community service; demonstrate a commitment to advance the civil rights of the LGBT population. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. June I Won't Cheat" Scholarship Contest - awards $1000. For students grade 4-12. Must write an essay answering the following question: What would you say to your favorite athlete who recently got caught cheating? www.iwontcheat.com Ninth Street Scholarship - for LAUSD seniors who attended Ninth Street Elementary School. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA; must participate in extracurricular/community service activities; must be accepted into an accredited academic institution in Fall 2010. Application available in the Scholarship Binder in the College/Career Center. Howard University Alumni Grace H. Robinson Memorial Scholarship - Students must be residents of the LA county; for graduating seniors planning to attend Howard University; must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. www.labison.org |
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