OPEN: JAN
Due: 1/22/20 by 3:30 p.m.

Award Amount: $8,000 per year renewable for four years totalling $32,000

Golden West High School is invited to nominate one graduating senior from our school to be an NCSF scholarship applicant.  If you would like to be considered for this wonderful opportunity please email Mrs. Waters for the application information:  twaters@vusd.org 

NCSF Scholarship Requirements:

(1) Impeccable character that will develop into leadership both in the academic setting and beyond

(2) Can demonstrate financial need

(3) High GPA 

(4) High SAT or ACT scores

(5) Participates in extracurricular activities

(6) Be willing to earn a portion of their expenses while in college

(7) Have a clear idea of which college courses they intend to pursue and some idea of what they intend to do for their life work

(8) Applicant and both parents must be U.S. Citizens

OPEN:  NOV

DUE: 1/23/20

Award Amount: Varies

For the 83rd consecutive year, the Lions Clubs of California will hold their annual Student Speakers Contest.  All grade levels are eligible to participate. Over $130,500 will be paid out in scholarships to the winning students. Local area winners will win $100 and can advance to the district level where the winner will be awarded a $4,500 scholarship and can advance even further in the contest to win up to $21,000. 

This year students will answer the question: “Homelessness in California; What is the Solution?”  Please visit the Counseling Dept. to pick up and "interest form" from the “Presentation Binder”.   Or click below to print.  Interest forms are due to Mrs. McIntosh in the counseling department by Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

OPEN: NOV

Due: 1/31/20

Award Amount: $6,000

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative is pleased to announce its 30th annual scholarship program.  In 2019, eQuality awarded 23 scholarships totaling $138,000 to graduating high school students, as well as community college transfer, nursing, and medical students. 

In order to apply for the high school scholarship you must meet the following criteria: be a resident of Northern or Central California, have completed or complete high school or equivalent between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2020, and plan to attend or have begun attending an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) for the first time in 2020. Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community.

The eligibility requirements are somewhat different for the health care scholarships, as are the community college transfer and nursing scholarship requirements.  Please visit link below for additional details and to complete an application:

OPEN: NOV

DUE: 2/1/20

Award Amount: up to $30,000 - 4 years

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation’s namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 1, 2020 by 5:00 pm ET.

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
• Show leadership potential
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service
• Present evidence of financial need
• Be a United States Citizen
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation and scholarship, please visit the website below: 

OPEN: NOV

DUE: 2/28/19

Award Amount: $1,000

SENTIENT Furniture strives to infuse artistic ideas and thoughts into our work. We are passionate about original concepts and creative thinking. 

Sentient Furniture is on the hunt for creative-minded students that aim to use their skills in their chosen industry. We are offering a scholarship opportunity for students with original ideas that are able to prove exemplary skills in communicating their ideas within their chosen industry. 

All applicants must compose a short essay exploring how they have used their creative talents to achieve their goals at their college or university so far.

• All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship. 
• Applicants are required to have a minimum 3.0 GPA. 
• Applicants are not required to have a specific Major.
• Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
• Students attending online universities are welcome to apply.
• Applicants must have the ability to communicate original and creative thinking in their essays.

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  NOV

DUE: 3/1/20

Award Amount: varies - different scholarship opportunities

The Grand Lodge of California, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, announces the availability of scholarships for graduating seniors in the Class of 2020.  Scholarships are available in the following categories:

• Academic Awards for high school seniors
• Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for high school seniors for the summer of 2020
• Athletic Award for high school seniors pursuing a career in sports or sports related field
  
  

The requirements applying for a Scholarship or Student Grant with the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy, Grand Lodge of California is as follows:

• Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent
• Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited Trade School, or college in the fall of 2020

For more information and to apply please click below: 

OPEN: DEC

DUE: 3/2/20

Award Amount: Full Tuition

Fresno Pacific University has just created a new institutional scholarship called the Possibilities Grant—it is a full-tuition grant for any student who meets the following criteria: 

1. A 3.6 or higher academic GPA in their 10-12 grade classes

2. Qualifies for full Cal Grant A or B, and full Pell Grant (0 EFC on FAFSA)

The award is renewable at the same dollar amount if enrolled full-time in a traditional undergraduate program, are in good standing, and maintain eligibility for your Cal Grant and full Pell Grant award status.

This is an exciting academic opportunity for students to get an excellent private university education that focuses on their holistic growth. FPU is both a rigorous academic institution and one which offers immense academic support and guidance. We are proud of our 13:1 ratio of students to professors, for example, and of the many layers of institutional support for growth in mind, body, and spirit.

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  NOV
DUE: 3/11/20

Award Amount: varies

Through a partnership with Shasta Regional Community Foundation, Tri Counties Bank is committed to providing meaningful college scholarships to deserving low and moderate income students in the Bank’s footprint.

Additionally, Tri Counties Bank offers a merit based scholarship opportunity for graduating high school students who display outstanding achievements in academics, community service, or business entrepreneurship. 

The Bank provides funding totaling over $100,000 each year for scholarships for college-bound youth (both for Community College and 4-Year Public and Private Institutions).

We encourage applications from talented college-bound high school seniors in the Bank’s 29 counties footprint, which includes much of northern California, the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, the Bay Area and the North Coast, who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement and business entrepreneurship — especially among our economically-disadvantaged youth. 

Students can access the applications (both Merit and Income) by clicking below:

OPEN: OCT

DUE: 3/15/20

Award Amount: $1000

In honor of the bravery exhibited by members of the U.S. Armed Forces, the American Legion Sierra Post 785 Scholarship Fund awards up to $1,000 to young Americans who are the dependent children, grandchildren, great-grand children or niece/nephew of an active duty service member who honorably served or is currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors or high school graduates who are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in any accredited U.S. institution of higher learning.

•  Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons, or niece/nephew of veterans who served or are currently serving honorably in the United States Armed Forces.
• Applicants must be in their senior year of high school or graduated high school and currently attending college.
• This is a scholarship to attend an accredited institution of higher education.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
• Applicant must complete 20 hours of volunteer service within the community during his/her high school/college years. Hours must be verified in writing by the recipient organization(s).
• Applicants must submit the completed application in person or email to the American Legion Sierra Post 785 ON OR BEFORE MARCH 15, 2020.
• Once applications are submitted to American Legion Sierra Post 785 for final review, contact will be made with the applicant for their interview portion of the scholarship.
  
  

For more information and to apply please click below:

Open: Oct

Due: 3/8/20

Award Amount: $500 or $1,000

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST PLAN ON ATTENDING CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OPISPO & PLAN ON MAJORING IN VITICULTURE OR ENOLOGY

Robert “Bob” Miller was an effective leader in the California wine community and a significant contributor to establishing the Central Coast as a premier winegrowing region of California. His family has created this scholarship to honor his memory, his passion for innovation and his commitment to producing high quality grapes and wine.

Bob’s enthusiasm for building a world-class wine region will be perpetuated by investing in the future of young people from the Central Coast who want to make their career in the Central Coast grape and wine industry. Each year either a $500 (for Alan Hancock Community College) or a $1,000 (for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo) scholarship will be awarded.

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

• Be a Central Coast high school senior or a student enrolled at Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo;
• Plan to major or are majoring in viticulture or enology at either Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo;
• Complete the application form;
• Attach official high school transcript and/or most current class enrollment and transcript forms:
• Attach a copy of your SAT or ACT results if you are applying for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo;
• Provide a letter of recommendation from an instructor, the school principal or counselor (high school applicants) or college instructor, counselor or administrator (current Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo applicants). The letter should be signed and provide the address, telephone number and position held in the school.
• Submit a 500 word essay

 For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: NOV 4

DUE: 2/20/20

Award Amount: varies

All applications and supporting documents must be typed and include an essay, one letter of recommendation, a one-page resume, sealed transcript, and documents signed by the applicant and parent.  Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, if planning on attending a CSU or UC or a 2.5 if attending a trade school or community college. Students must also plan on being a full-time student. For more information and to apply please click below:  

OPEN:  DEC
Due: 2/24/20

Award Amount: $2,000

This scholarship  is open to unmarried dependents of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military may apply for this scholarship. For further information and to access the application please visit:

OPEN - OCT

Due: 2/28/20

Award Amount: Varies

Financial Benefits:  Guaranteed paid experience working with K-12 students through the Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program, Eligibility for annual Scholarship of $1250 in spring semester of the freshman year and renewable up to three years, Qualify for $3750 per year through the Federal TEACH Grant Program and approximately $1000 per year for professional memberships, conferences and professional development.  Eligibility Criteria:

Interested in becoming a middle or high school mathematics teacher, minimum 3.5 high school GPA, must have taken calculus in high school and received a grade of C or better.

Two Mandatory Applications:  California State University, Fresno- Admission application (Oct.1 - Nov. 30, 2019) at Cal State Apply  

To access the Mathematics Teaching Scholars application visit the following link: 

OPEN: SEPT

Due: 2/28/20 

Award Amount: (4) $250 each

Criteria for Manuel F. Hernandez PTA Scholarship:

(1) Attended Manuel F. Hernandez Elementary for 3 years
(2) Graduating from high school this school year
(3) Plans to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school
(4) Earned a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative weighted GPA

*If awarded the scholarship, you must show proof of enrollment and claim check by November 30th, 2020 or your forfeit your scholarship.

 To apply please click below:

OPEN: NOV

Due: 2/28/19

Award Amount:  up to $14,500 for A.A & $29,000 for a B.A.

The Dream.US is a national scholarship fund for DREAMers. They provide scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who have DACA (Deferred Action for childhood arrivals status) or TPS (temporary protected status) and who without financial aid, cannot afford to pay for college. The Dream.US is partnered with specific colleges, so you must be interested in attending one of those colleges and meet the following criteria to apply: Be a first time college student, intend to enroll in one of the Dream.US partner colleges by Spring 2020, have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5, have come to the US before reaching your 16th birthday, be DACA or TPS eligible and have received DACA or TPS approval, and demonstrate significant financial need.   If you meet the above criteria and would like to review the list of approved schools, and apply, please visit:

OPEN: SEP

DUE: 2/28/20

Award Amount: $1,000 renewable up to 4 years

Tulare County Office of Education College Night Committee is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship, renewable for up to four consecutive years.   Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:

• 2020 Graduate of a Tulare County High School
• Possess 3.0 cumulative High School GPA
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, service involvement, and financial need
• Plan to attend an accredited community college or university as a full-time student (12 units or more), for four consecutive years beginning the 2020-2021 academic year
• Participate in College Night Scholarship interview on April 28, 2020 (nine finalists only)

Your completed application must include the following:

• Completed ONLINE Application (Mailed Applications will not be accepted.)
• Two Essays (max. 500 words each)
• Two Academic Recommendations - Teachers, Counselors, and/or Administrators, you will submit an email address for each individual that will be providing an academic recommendation for you. They will receive an email with a form to complete online.
• Official high school transcripts, mail to College Night Scholarship, Tulare County Office of Education, P.O. Box 5091, Visalia, CA 93278

You are responsible for contacting your school and requesting that they mail the transcripts.
Scholarship application submission MUST be completed by Feb. 28, 2020. 

For additional information, essay prompts and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  DEC

DUE: 3/1/20

Award Amount: various

Tulare County Cattle Cattlemen’s Association is offering scholarships based on academic achievement, agricultural involvement and leadership skills.

To apply:

• Student must attend school currently, or have graduated from a high school in Tulare County to be eligible.

• Be an undergraduate or graduate

• Be enrolled in a college or university for fall 2020

Available Scholarships:

Art Tarbell Memorial Scholarship - $1500

Robert Travioli Memorial Scholarship - $1500

Multiple other scholarhips in various amounts up to $1000 per scholarhip will be awarded to qualified students.

For additional information and to access a printable application please click below:

OPEN:  JAN

Due: 3/1/20

Award Amount:  (2) $200

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a 2020 graduating senior, and plan on attending an accredited institution of higher learning in the Fall 2020. Applicants must complete an application and submit a 500 word essay responding “How do you feel any aspect of the Nordic culture has had a positive impact on your life or the American culture.”  For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN : OCT
Due: 3/1/20

Award Amount: multiple awards, amounts vary

Students planning on attending Fresno State for the 2020 school year who have completed their Fresno State admissions application, have received a student ID number, and have activated their MyFresnoState account with a valid e-mail address should apply. In order to be entered in to the scholarship pool for Fresno State please complete the application on the following website: 

OPEN:  JAN

Due: March 1, 2020

Award Amount: 3 -$1000 - 1- $1500

This scholarship is based on academic achievement and leadership skills. Students must be planning to pursue an education in the agriculture industry with a livestock emphasis.  For more details and to fill out application please click link below.

OPEN:  SEPT

Due: Submit a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by 3/2

Award Amount: covers UC tuition and fees

If you are planning on attending a UC campus and are concerned about the cost, please make sure to learn about the Blue and Gold opportunity plan. The Blue and Gold opportunity plan will cover education and student services fees if you are a California resident whose family earns less than $80,000 a year and you qualify for financial aid. To learn further details on the Blue and Gold plan please be sure to visit the following link:   

OPEN:  OCT

DUE: Postmarked by 3/6/20

Award Amount: (3) 4 yr, $8000 in UC Or CSU system & (3) 2 yr, $2000 for Community College

CWGGF is offering at least six scholarships to graduating seniors whose parent(s)/ legal guardian is/ was a vineyard employee working in the 2018/2019 winegrape growing season or children of wine grape growers my request a waiver from this eligibility based upon financial need. Applicants must meet criteria, provide a letter of recommendation, submit a 500-word essay and complete an application. For more information about this scholarship visit: 

OPEN:  JAN

DUE: 3/15/20

Award Amount: $500

The Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California will award 150 scholarships Statewide to High School Seniors of Portuguese heritage in the amount of $500 each. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be of Portuguese descent, be a US citizen or permanent resident, minimum 3.5 GPA, meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student’s choice, and participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school. The applicant must also present three letters of recommendations and complete the Application for an Undergraduate Scholarship, including the essay. For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: FEB

DUE: 3/27/20

Award Amount: up to 3 - $500 scholarships

The Visalia Police Activities League will be awarding up to three $500 scholarships to graduating Visalia high school students pursuing post-high school education at a two or four-year College or other post-secondary institution including trade schools.

Applicants Must:

• Be graduating from a Visalia high school.
• Have a current GPA of 2.5 or better.
• Have applied to and have been accepted at a two or four-year post-secondary educational institution or trade school.
• Participated in or assisted with a Visalia Police Activities League program or activity at some point during K-12 grades. (This includes involvement in sports programs, youth leadership programs, volunteer, etc.)

Criteria by which Applicants will be examined:

• Service to the community
• Leadership qualities
• Hardship or special circumstances

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: DEC
Due: 3/27/20

Award Amount: $1,000-$2,000

Department of Transportation District 6 has six Scholarships available: Four are available to students who live in this region, have a 2.5 GPA or better, plan to attend a university, junior college, or trade school and have a major related to the transportation field.

The other two scholarship opportunities are for students related to a current, former, or retired  CalTrans district 6 employee who also meets the above criteria.

For more information: Dept. of Transportation, Dist. 6 - Scholarship Announcement

For any questions regarding the scholarships you can contact Cody Miller by phone:  559-488-7311 or by email at:  cody.miller@dot.ca.gov 

For a PDF of the application please click below: