OPEN: August 1, 2021

AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000

DEADLINE: June 30, 2022

1. Student (of any age) currently enrolled in an American High School
2. All years are eligible to apply (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
3. No GPA requirement

General Info

Link to Apply

OPEN: October 2021

DUE: 4/1/22

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 Scholarship Application

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: