OPEN:   FEBRUARY
DUE: APRIL 15, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: 4 AWARDS - $2000 each

Sequoia Chapter has announced their annual  Triple-X Fraternity of California

The Sequoia Chapter of the Triple X Fraternity (located in Visalia), is offering up to four $2000.00 scholarship awards to deserving graduating seniors for the 2020-2021 school year.  Students must meet the following criteria: be of Armenian descent, US citizen or permanent resident, graduating senior of a Tulare County high school, enrolled in college for Fall of 2021,  and provide two letters of recommendation. All applications including recommendation forms must be in the hands of the Scholarship Committee by April 15, 2021.  For more information and to print out the application please click below:

OPEN: MARCH

DATE DUE: APRIL 19, 2021

AMOUNT AWARDED: $500

Students must be a senior in good standing and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.  They must have been a past or current member of Elbow Creek 4-H.  They must plan on enrolling as a full-time student at a fully accredited academic institution or vocational school.  For more info and application click on the link below.

OPEN: FEBRUARY
DUE: APRIL 30, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: undisclosed

Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women has announced their annual scholarship. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be a resident with a permanent address in Tulare County, plan on entering a postsecondary institution for the 2021-2022 school year, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.  Must submit an application, financial data and family background form, student autobiography, two scholarship recommendation forms, official transcripts, courses currently in progress.  For more information & application form, click on the link below:

OPEN: MARCH

DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: $500

This scholarship is open to childhood cancer and blood disorder survivors, who are pursuing post-secondary education at a college or university within the United States.

 All applicants will need to submit the following: 

1. A 500-word essay on the topic of their choice.
2. An acceptance letter from the college or university they will be (or are currently) attending this year.
3. A letter from their doctor documenting a history of a blood disorder or cancer diagnosed before the age of 18.

For application information, click the link below.

OPEN:  APRIL

DUE:  MAY 1, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: 2 - $1000

This scholarship is awarded to high school seniors intending to matriculate to a 2 or 4- year college in the next academic year.  The winners shall show dedication to their studies, an active faith life within the Catholic Church and his or her local parish, and interest in the intersection of faith and education.  The council is especially interested in applicants demonstrating dedication to learning, evangelization, service, leadership, prayer and other areas of church life.

A one-time payment of $1000 for up to two winners each.  The winner will receive the scholarship at the council’s scholarship night, (date to be determined).

Eligibility:

High school senior at the time of application who is applying for admission to 2 or 4- year college for the following academic year.

• Overall GPA of at least 3.0
• Has completed his/her Catholic Confirmation
• Member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Parish
• Demonstrates active life in the church, including roles in advocacy, community service, leadership, catechesis, and other ministries

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: FEBRUARY

DUE: May 01,2021

AWARD AMOUNT: $500

Multiple $500 scholarships are intended to honor area students for their SERVICE TO THE LESBIAN/GAY/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. Scholarships must be used for post- secondary education at accredited institutions - colleges, universities, and trade schools.For more information and application click on the link below:

Visalia Pride Lions/PFLAG/The Source LGBT

OPEN: JANUARY

DUE: MAY 3, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000

The scholarship is only offered to a high school senior planning on attending California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and majoring in Architecture.

The Darden Architects Student Scholarship Program aims to recognize, support and encourage students interested in the Architectural Profession from the California San Joaquin Valley. Annually, Darden Architects, accepts and reviews student applications with the intent of giving a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a qualified candidate(s).

To be elibible for this scholarship you must be a graduating high school senior, attending a San Joaquin Valley high school (Madera, Fresno, Kern, Kings, or Tulare Counties), have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and provide official transcripts. The applicant must have been accepted to and intend to enroll full-time in the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Architecture program.

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: March

DUE: MAY 3, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: 4 - $500

The PVWH Senior Scholarship Committee is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to as many as four senior student athletes. Applicants must meet the following criteria: 2021 graduate of any Tulare County High School, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, exhibit exceptional sportsmanship, school and community service and leadership skills and plan to attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student (12 units or more) during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Applicants must complete an activities worksheet, include official transcript, two letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay.  For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  MARCH

DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: $2,000

Applicants of the Ellevation Education Scholarship Program must:

OPEN: APRIL
DUE: 6/12/21

AWARD AMOUNT: up to $1,000

Applicants must submit an essay of 500 to 1000 words in response to the topic that appears on the scholarship page website:  "Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals." For more information and to apply please visit:

OPEN: March

DUE: May 15, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: $1000 - $10,000

Kids’ Chance of California is thrilled to announce that they are currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2021-22 school year.  Kids’ Chance is a non -profit organization whose mission is to provide needs-based educational scholarships to the children of California workers who have been fatally or seriously injured on the job.  Kids’ Chance believes they can make a significant difference in the lives of all children affected by a workplace injury by helping them pursue and achieve their educational goals. Applicant must be between the ages of 16-25 at the time of the full disbursement of the Kids’ Chance of California, Inc. scholarship award. Student applicant and/or deceased/injured worker are not required to be a legal resident of California. Applicant must be able to demonstrate financial need. Applicant must have achieved a high school diploma by the time of the first disbursement of the scholarship award, and must be enrolled, accepted or applying for acceptance as a full-time or part-time student at a university, college or technical school. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2021. For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: DEADLINES VARY

DUE: there 4 application periods throughout the year, please view their website

AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000

The Visalia Rotary Community Foundation announces the Robert Harrell Career and Technical Education Scholarship. This scholarship currently gives approximately 30 scholarships at $1,000 each for various vocational technical programs. The scholarship is for a student who is from Visalia (or lives in Tulare County and is attending a vocational program in Visalia) and is pursuing a vocational technical school in an accredited institution. There are four application periods each year for the Robert Harrell Career and Technical Education Scholarship. Please refer to the scholarship for the dates. The scholarship application is available at www.visaliarcfoundation.org

OPEN: Varies

DUE: Varies

AWARD AMOUNT: Varies

The Ultimate List of Scholarships for women and girls, including scholarships for STEM, Teaching, Business, Medicine and more can be found at the website below:

OPEN: Varies

DUE: Varies

AWARD AMOUNT: Varies

Scholarship Buddy California focuses on providing scholarship information to high school and college students in the state of California. We pride ourselves on having the most in depth information available to California students, as it pertains to scholarship programs and scholarship application deadlines across the state. 

By clicking here: Scholarship Buddy - Visalia you will find a list of 14 Scholarship Programs that High School students from Visalia are eligible for.  In total, these scholarship opportunities will provide awards to more than 249 students. While most of the awards are granted to high school seniors, there are several scholarships for junior, sophomore and freshman students.  

For more information and to find applications for these scholarships please click below:

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open beginning with the class of 2020 high school students. There is no citizenship requirement.  Class of 2021 students are eligible next year. This program is open to students regardless of family income.

The more effort you put in, the more chances you get to earn a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2000. If you complete all six steps, you’re eligible to earn a $40,000 scholarship.  Scholarships are awarded through random monthly drawings– to students who complete each step.

1. BUILD YOUR COLLEGE LIST: $500
   Get started by exploring colleges you’re interested in.
2. PRACTICE FOR THE SAT: $1000
   Use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy to get ready for test day.
3. IMPROVE YOUR SCORE: $2000
   Show how practice pays off by improving your SAT score.
4. STRENGTHEN YOUR COLLEGE LIST: $500
   Make sure your college list has a mix of academic safety, fit, and reach schools.
5. COMPLETE THE FAFSA: $1000
   Fill out the free government form to apply for financial aid.
6. APPLY TO COLLEGES: $1000
   Apply to the schools you want to attend.

COMPLETE YOUR JOURNEY: $40,000

Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship

For more information please click below to go to our school link:

OPEN

DUE: varies

AWARD AMOUNT: varies

FIDM awards over $300,000 in scholarships through a national scholarship competition. This scholarship is for students interested in the global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment.  Seven first-place winners who demonstrate an exceptional talent and interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, Graphic Design, or Product Development will each be awarded a full, one-year scholarship to attend FIDM, which includes tuition, fees, books, and most supplies. In addition, the top three finalists in each category will each be awarded a $5,000 scholarship. For more information about this and additional FIDM scholarship programs visit: 

OPEN

DUE: Varies

AWARD AMOUNT: $10,000 per yr room & board + additional stipends

The Minuteman Scholarship is a Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) guaranteed reserve forces duty scholarship that was introduced in 2015 to enhance Army National Guard's ability to recruite highly qualified cadets every year.  All qualified applicants for ROTC may apply for consideration for a Minuteman Scholarship. The Minuteman Scholarship covers full tuition and fees or $10,000 per year toward room and board at any college or university served by an Army ROTC program.  Scholarship recipients also receive a yearly book allowance of $1,200 and a monthly stipend of $420 while attending school enrolled in the ROTC program.

Requirements:

• Currently in the National Guard or eligible for enlistment

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Ability to pass Army Physical Fitness Test

• 2.5 GPA

• Enrollment in ROTC

• Once commissioned - 8 year service obligation

For additional requirements, additional National Guard scholarships, and to apply, please visit link below: 

OPEN

DUE: Varies

Award Amount: Varies

The Naval Reserve/Marine Officers Training Corps (NROTC) has announced it’s 2019-20 scholarship. Selected applicants will receive full tuition and other benefits worth up to $180,000. NROTC units are located at over 160 of the nation’s leading colleges and universities. In order to be eligible you must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 17 years old, but no older than 23, be physically qualified by USMC standards, complete high school, take the ACT or SAT test prior to the deadline and receive listed minimum scores.

For more information see Sergeant Garza who can be found on campus every Thursday during lunch or visit:  

OPEN: April 14, 2021

DEADLINE: July 15, 2021

Amount Awarded: $5,000

For flyer click here: Mary Bowman

OPEN: April 14, 2021

DEADLINE: 7-15-21

Award Amount: $5,000