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: JAN
Due: 3/30/20

Award Amount: $1000

Eligibility: To be eligible, qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:

• First generation college student preferred
• Planning to attend College of the Sequoias, Fresno City College, Porterville College, West Hills College or San Joaquin Valley
College.
• Cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 or above at last school attended
• Migrant or seasonal farm working background or family
• Involvement in community service
• Pursuing a degree in health or community health

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: NOV
DUE: 3/31/20

Award Amount: TBA

Open to students living in the almond producing regions of California who plan to pursue a 4-year degree in plant science, agricultural economics, or subjects with relevance to almond production.

The Foundation will select candidates based on the following criteria:  academic achievement, extra-curricular activity involvement such as FFA or 4H Club, and financial need.  For futher information and to download the application please click below

OPEN: JAN

Due: 3/31/20

Award Amount: $500

Pentecostal Parks Association of Visalia (PPAV) has announced their annual scholarship opportunity. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be of Portuguese descent, complete an application and submit a one page statement describing goals and aspirations.

Applicants will be evaluated on academics, community involvement, leadership, financial need, and academic honors.

Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2020.  For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  FEB
Due: 3/31/20

Award Amount: Varies

Applicants must meet the following criteria: be a resident of or have a permanent address in Tulare County, plan on entering a postsecondary institution for the 2020-2021, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. 

For more information and to print the application please click below:

OPEN: JAN
Due: 3/31/20

Award Amount: $2500 & $5000

Ray Jones Scholarship Fund, is a non-profit fund, which provides financial assistance to California Indian students graduating from central valley high schools and pursuing post-secondary degrees.

Eligible applicants must be of California Indian descent, a graduating senior in good standing with a 2.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, seek enrollment in a post-secondary degree program at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school, and be graduating from high school in the following counties: Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, or Tulare.

Completed packets must be mailed before deadline of March 31, 2020. For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN
Due: 4/1/20

Award Amount: Varies

Sequoia Visalia Kiwanis will award $6,000 in scholarships this year to deserving high school seniors in the Visalia area. Applicants will be evaluated on GPA, citizenship, community involvement, and extracurricular activities. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 GPA and write an essay explaining, “Why you think you deserve to receive the Kiwanis scholarship.”  Please click below for a PDF application:

OPEN: JAN
DUE: 4/3/20

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 3, 2020.  For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: OCT
DUE: 4/3/20

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: JAN

Due: 4/4/19

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: 2020 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 2020-2021 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: JAN

Due: 4/4/20

Award Amount: varies up to $500

Students must be interested in quilting, sewing, and/or fiber arts, and plan to continue their education.  A college major or minor in this field is not necessary to apply for the scholarship. For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN

Due: 4/6/20

Award Amount: $500 - $1000

The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2020 commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students in 9th through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary. 

All winners will be contacted directly and announced to mainstream and Armenian media by the California Armenian Legislative Caucus on Friday, April 16, 2020. All winners will be awarded scholarships and a trip to the State Capitol in Sacramento to be acknowledged at the California Armenian Legislative Caucus’ annual Armenian Advocacy Day during a press conference on April 27, 2020 and receive special recognition from the members of the Armenian Caucus. Original artwork will be requested from visual arts applicants if they are selected as a finalist, for display in the California State Capitol.

The criteria for each contest are detailed below. Students may enter both contests, but submissions must be entered separately.

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: MARCH
Due: 4/6/20

Award Amount: $500

Caltrans District 6 Disability Advisory Committee announces two scholarships for current high school students graduating in 2019-20 and who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants will have the opportunity to be selected for a $500 scholarship. The scholarship is competitive and is based on the application process.  

Criteria for selection:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Current High School Senior
• Disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  March

Due: 4/10/20

Award Amount: $25,000 in Grants for children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel

Calif. Alarm Assoc. (CAA/ ESA) Youth Scholarship Program offers $25,000 in funds to children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California who are graduating from high school in 2020.  Applicants must submit official high school transcript, proof of acceptance to a college or university, and proof of parent’s occupation. Awards are based on combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular activities and an essay, “What it means to me to have my parent/guardian involved in securing our community.”. For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: FEB

DUE: 4/15/20

Award Amount: $500 - $1,000

OPEN: FEB
Due: 4/15/20

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 2019-20 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 2020,  and provide two letters of recommendation. All applications including recommendation forms must be in the hands of the Scholarship Committee by April 15, 2020.  For more information and to print out the application please click below:

OPEN: JAN

DUE: 4/27/20

Award Amount: $2,000

The Steps For Change Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to high school seniors applying to a college or university to further their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth.

To be eligible for The Steps For Change Scholarship, the applicant MUST:

• Be of legal status in the United States
• Be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2020
• Be in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a college or university
• Have a household income of less than $55,000
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

For more information and to apply, please click below:

OPEN:  MARCH

Due: 4/30/20

Award Amount: varies

In Faith Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Mary Barbara Price Lutheran Scholarship Program for undergraduates.  The scholarship was established to benefit Lutheran students who are residents of Kern County, Kings County, Madera County and Tulare County. This scholarship is open to high school graduating seniors who are a member of a Lutheran congregation. Preference for this scholarship award shall be given to students who plan to attend a Lutheran college or university.  For more information and to apply please click below:

Open: FEB

Due: 5/31/20

Award Amount: $500 or $1,000

We are looking for students who have experienced challenges in their life and who have the drive to succeed.  

Eligibility

• Open to all college-bound seniors at Golden West High School

• Attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in fall 2020

Contact Traven Watase for questions:  808-450-9988 or email: travwatase@gmail.com

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  MARCH
Due: 4/10/20

Award Amount: $500

A $500 Scholarship will be awarded to a High School students who has demonstrated academic achievement and been active in community service for the advancement of the rural setting in America. Student must meet the following criteria: a senior in good standing, minimum 2.5 GPA, and be active in the promotion of the rural setting in America, and plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited academic institution. Applicants must complete an application, submit a two-page essay, and include an official transcript.  For more information and to access the application please click below:

OPEN:  FEB

Due: 4/15/20

Award Amount: max amount $2500

The eligibility criteria is as follows: enrolled full-time as a high school senior and plans to enter college in fall semester, exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit  post secondary institution in US, demonstrated critical financial need, demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity, be a US citizen. For more information and to apply, please click below:

OPEN: MAR

Due: 5/15/20

Award Amount: $1000 - $10,000

Kids’ Chance of California is thrilled to announce that they are currently accepting applications for scholarships for the 2020-21 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, 2020. For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: SEPT

DUE: 6/30/20

Award Amount: (2) - $1500

El Dabe Law is offering two annual $1500 scholarships. This scholarship is our way of providing support to those who want a higher education.

In order to apply for this scholarship, we request you write a 500+ word essay on why having a higher education is important. We’d like to learn more about you as a student, and how you’ve persevered and fought to get the education you want. Tell us about one challenge, and how it has prepared you for the challenges you face as a student.

• Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited university, in the U.S.A.
• Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
• All applications should be submitted no later than June 30th, 2020

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN:  One time

Due: 7/31/20

Award Amount: $1,000

City Property Management HOA Service Scholarship in the Phoenix, AZ is pleased to offer the City Property Management HOA Service Scholarship.

The Scholarship is open nationwide to those who will be attending college during the fall semester of 2020. Special consideration will be given to an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing a career in HOA (Home Owner Association) Management, but anyone meeting the requirements who can demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the Real Estate field will be considered. This Award will be presented to current college students, but high school seniors who will be attending school in the fall semester of 2020 are also welcome to apply.

The award will be presented to a college student who is enrolled by the fall semester of 2020, but will not have graduated by fall semester of 2020 & is still attending courses at this time. This will be a one-time award.

The Scholarship will be judged primarily on merit and need. Academic achievements as well as any leadership experiences will be taken into account.

Requirements:

• Completed application must be submitted online by July 31, 2020. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester 2020.
• Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
• A transcript must be attached to application for consideration.
• Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist.

• This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2020.
• Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.
• Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship

For more information and to apply please click below:

OPEN: JAN

DUE: 9/15/20

Award Amount: $1,000

KompareIt believes in the fundamentals of a strong home and family. We understand that losing a parent or guardian is an incredibly painful experience and it has a huge impact on the home and family. We believe students that are in this position deserve an extra push in helping them with their education, which we’d like to gift via a scholarship towards their educational expenses.

Eligibility

All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship.

• Applicants are not required to have a minimum 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.

Required Application Details

• Please write a 1,000-word essay answering the following questions:
• What are your goals for your education and the future?
• What motivates you to continue your education?
• How do you plan to use your education to assist those in need?
• Please submit proof of enrollment or an acceptance letter in an accredited learning institution. 

For more information and to apply please click below: