OPEN: NOV 4

DUE: 2/26/21

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. For more information and to apply please click below:  

OPEN:  DEC

DUE: 3/1/21

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 2021.  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 2021

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 2021

For more information and to apply please click below: 

OPEN : OCT
Due: 3/2/21

Award Amount: multiple awards, amounts vary

Students planning on attending Fresno State for the 2021 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: 3/15/21

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:

Cabrillo Club Scholarship Application

OPEN: DEC

DUE: 4/2/21

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:

Police Activity League (PAL) Scholarship Application

OPEN: JAN
DUE: 4/2/21

Award Amount: $1,000 (3 scholarships will be awarded this year)

This is a great opportunity. It is open to senior students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0, who are involved in school, community service, or have any other notable goals they have achieved.  If you completed the GW local scholarship application you don’t need to write a new essay you can just submit the same one for this application.  Applications MUST be mailed to Henry Simon by April 2, 2021.  For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: December
DUE: 4/9/21

Award Amount: $500

Students must be a graduating high school senior in Tulare County, have a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service outside of school, which focuses on improving literacy in Tulare county. They must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, plan on attending a college, university, or trade school in the US and submit two letters of application.  Should you need any additional information, please contact gravessusan8@gmail.com or 559-972-6757. To access the application, which can be found under "Resources," 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: