Attention AVID students, the Dollars for Scholars website is up and running! Dollars for Scholars is a partnership between AVID and Scholarship America that will help you find scholarships that fit you. All you need to do is click the link below, click the students and parents tab and sign up. The more info you fill out, the more scholarships will appear on your inbox! Try to fill out as much information as you can to increase matches, let's do this!
http://www.avidsandiego.dollarsforscholars.org
Urgent!!!! Do not fill out the senior standout application unless you have been selected as the senior standout for your school.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Make a duct tape outfit, win $5000!
The Duck Brand Stuck At Prom Scholarship Contest, now in its 12th year, challenges high school promgoers to create entire outfits out of duct tape for the chance to win scholarships. Duck will choose its top 10, and then the public will vote for the first-, second- and third-place winners (who win scholarship funds for themselves and their schools).
You can start submitting your entries on March 7, but before you start planning, be warned that this is a little more intense than your average duct tape wallet project: Last year's grand prize winners didn't just make a suit and a dress from duct tape; they constructed flowers, lace and a vest and tie combo that, frankly, was nicer than the tux I wore to my prom.
Click on link below:
Due Jun 13, 2012
Want a laptop? Go for it!
High School Seniors: Win a Laptop!
If you're a senior graduating in Spring 2012 from an accredited San Diego County high school, you could be one of 40 students awarded a laptop from the MTS Coca Cola Laptop Scholarship! The 40 students from around San Diego with the top essays will be awarded a laptop computer and commemorative certificate. Click link below:
http://www.sdmts.com/Marketing/Scholarship2012.asp
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
February Scholarship Update
February
2012 Scholarship List
NAME:
ELKS TEENAGER OF THE MONTH
Amount:
$500
Criteria:
High School senior with high GPA, extracurricular activities
and must be US Citizen. Application
available in the counseling center.
Due: Turn in
to Mrs. Robles as soon as you are done with it.
NAME: THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (COMMON
APPLICATION)
AMOUNT:
Varies $500-$15,000
Criteria:
The SD Foundation common application allows
students to apply to more than 100 scholarships in one application.
DUE:
February 9, 2012:
Deadline to register as a new user in the SD Foundation’s on-line
application database.
February
13, 2012: Deadline for application and
required documents to be submitted on line and official transcripts to be
postmarked and mailed to SD Foundation.
NAME: FORD SALUTE TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT:
100 $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS of the 100 winners one students also wins new
ford car.
CRITERIA:
Open to all
high school seniors regardless of GPA who are residents of San Diego. Please visit www.salutetoeducation.com
to apply.
DUE: February 17, 2012
NAME: San Diego County Federation of Republican
Women
AMOUNT: $1,000- $2,000
CRITERIA: Open to high school seniors who can
demonstrate their ability to think constructively on matters affecting their
government. Must write an essay on “What
the U.S. Constitution Means To Me.”
Applications available in the counseling center.
DUE: February 21, 2012
NAME: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN
AMOUNT: $1500 minimum per
commissary
CRITERIA: Open to dependent
unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and
retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on
active duty may apply for this scholarship.
Applicants must enroll or planning to enroll full-time in the fall of
2012 in an undergraduate program of studies leading to a bachelor’s degree at a
college or university. Applicant must
have a minimum cumulative unweighted gpa of 3.0. Please visit www.militaryscholar.org
or www.commissaries.com to apply.
DUE: February 24, 2012
NAME: SUHSD NIA SCHOLARS AWARD
AMOUNT:
VARIES
CRITERIA: Open to SUHSD students of African or African
American descent with a minimum 2.5 gpa and have applied to vocational school,
community college, or university as a full-time student for the fall of
2012. Applications are available in the
counseling center.
DUE:
February 24, 2012
NAME: BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
AMOUNT: $2,000- $25,000
CRITERIA:
Open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a
four-year college or university and plan to major in a field of study that
focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the
automotive industry. Applications
available at www.buickachievers.com
DUE: February 29, 2012
NAME: 2012-2013 COX CARES SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: UP TO $10,000
CRITERIA: Open to students who will graduate in June
2012 form SD high school, have a 2.5 gpa, attend an accredited two-year or
four-year college or university in California as a full time student, exhibit a
financial need, demonstrate a strong commitment to civic participation through
involvement in school, work, and community activities, live in a Cox
Communications service area, and demonstrate the ability to overcome life’s
challenges. Applications available at www.cox-cares.org
DUE: February 29, 2012.
NAME: SUHSD KARANGALAN SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $200-$700
CRITERIA: Open to SUHSD high school seniors of
Filipino/Filipino American descent with a minimum 3.0 gpa and have applied to a
4-year college or university as a full-time student. Applications available in the counseling
center.
DUE: March 2, 2012
NAME: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN
CONSTRUCTION SAN DIEGO CHAPTER #21 SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1,000
CRITERIA: One scholarship open to a male/female student
pursuing any college degree who has a parent employed in the San Diego
construction industry. Second
scholarship is open to a female student pursuing a degree in a construction
related profession such as architecture, engineering/ and or construction management. Applications available in the counseling
center or at www.nawicsd.org
DUE: March 3, 2012
NAME: 2012 CABRILLO CIVIC CLUBS OF CALIFORNIA
SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $500
CRITERIA: Open to senior students of Portuguese descent
on father’s or mother’s side, be a US citizen or permanent resident, have a
minimum 3.50 grade point average, and participate in at least three
extra-curricular activities while in high school. Applications available in the counseling
center or at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
DUE: March 15, 2012
NAME: ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIPS
AMOUNT: $400
CRITERIA: Open to graduating high school seniors who
are Roman Catholic of Italian descent with a cumulative gpa of at least 3.2. Applications available in the counseling
center or at www.icf.org
DUE: March 15, 2012
NAME: PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
SD COUNTY CHAPTER
AMOUNT: VARIES
CRITERIA: Open to high school senior continuing higher
education with a 3.0 overall gpa, and resident of SD county. Applications available in the counseling
center.
DUE: March 16, 2012
NAME: CHULA VISTA MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1,000
CRITERIA: Open to high school seniors who have attended
a Chula Vista high school and become a freshman at SDSU with demonstrated
financial need. Applicants must file a FAFSA ( Free application federal student
aid) Applications available on-line
DUE: April 6, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
$4,000 Scholarship
Check this out! A chance for you to win $4,000 for college and get some Internet fame. Go to:
http://www.whyiapply.com/
Do it!!!
http://www.whyiapply.com/
Do it!!!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Cox Cares Scholarship
Check out the following scholarship from Cox Cable, I recommend that everyone apply to this one if you meet the guidelines:
http://www.cox-cares.org/scholarships/
http://www.cox-cares.org/scholarships/
Welcome
Whats up Eastlake! AVID is in the process of compiling a list of scholarship resources for you to get money for college. Please report any broken links or any scholarships whose deadline have passed. Please help us by posting any scholarships that you may know of so that we can make this the most helpful scholarship list ever!Good luck on your quest for money, get your skrills for the skills! Peace!
Local and General Scholarships
Thousands of scholarships exist to help students pay for their college education. Take the time to research and apply for scholarships. Below are some websites to help get you started.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc_ Scholarships 2012
Annual HCC/AMN Healthcare Scholarship Essay Contest (Due April 1, 2011)
In conjunction with AMN Healthcare, the title sponsor of this year's Finest Awards, HCC is pleased to invite you to participate in the 8th Annual HCC/AMN Scholarship Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a San Diego County school who plan to enter the field of health care upon graduation are invited to enter the contest for the opportunity to win a $1,500 scholarship. The winner will also be recognized in front of many of the San Diego health care industry's leading communications professionals at the Finest Awards on April 21, 2011. HCC and AMN Healthcare are proud to provide one deserving student with the opportunity to begin their academic journey toward becoming a leader in health care. AMN Healthcare is the largest health care staffing company in the United States. AMN recruits healthcare professionals both nationally and internationally and places them on variable lengths of assignments. Letter to Counselors (PDF)
Change a Life Scholarship (Due March 17, 2011) (Word)
Offering 20 scholarships for up to $20,000 will be awarded.
Chargers Champions
The San Diego Chargers are sponsoring a San Diego County initiative benefiting youth and education. The primary focus of "Chargers Champions" is to identify and honor those "Making the Difference" in their communities and in people's lives.
Great Friends Foundation Scholarship
Honoring high school senior(s) of active duty or retired Marine or Navy personnel of the United States of America residing in San Diego County who have excelled in leadership, academics and sportsmanship. To assist students who are immediate family members of Military personnel who excel in leadership, academics and sportsmanship in our communities. To provide awareness and outreach to the military community of San Diego County.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarships (Due June 10, 2011)
Each scholarship has specific criteria, so please review each one carefully.
Jonathan Tarr Foundation
The Jonathan Tarr Foundation provides college scholarships and leadership opportunities to students from continuation, charter, independent and secondary high schools offering alternative education curriculum, including the AVID program. 75% of recipients are Pacific Islander in honor of the late Jonathan Tarr.
MLK Scholarship (Due March 4, 2011) (Word)
Robert Byrd Scholarship (PDF)
Ron Brown Scholarship Program
The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time.
San Diego County Office of Education Scholarship Reference List
The San Diego County Office of Education provides a comprehensive list of a variety of local scholarships.
San Diego Foundation
The Common Scholarship Application allows you to apply for several different scholarships using one application and submitting one set of application materials. All Common Scholarships require an application, a two-page personal statement, two letters of recommendation on official letterhead, official transcripts in a sealed envelope, and a copy of tax forms filed from the previous year. Some scholarships require additional materials, such as an essay, or forms verifying residency. Please review the criteria for each scholarship for specific information. More than 85 scholarships are offered through the Common Application. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $15,000, with an average award of $2,500. Most scholarships are specific to tuition, books and fees, though some include room and board. The San Diego Foundation’s Common Scholarship Application is available annually in late November. For more information, visit San Diego Foundation website.
San Diego Indian American Society Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship
The San Diego Indian American Society will award a minimum of ten Mahatma Gandhi Memorial scholarships to San Diego county high school graduates. They will be honored with a Congressional Certificate of Achievement and cash awards. The SDIA Society has decided to offer scholarship awards of over $30,000 for this annual competition. The award ceremony is to be organized each summer. It will feature talks by selected award winners and invited dignitaries. To be considered for this scholarship, the graduating seniors must have a grade point average of at least 3.8. The selection is open to all irrespective of his or her national origin. Application-PDF or Application-Word San Diego International Sports Foundation Established in 1999 by Ron Fowler, founding Chairman of the San Diego International Sports Foundation, Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a one-year, $5,000 scholarship to high school seniors in San Diego County each year. The recipients must have demonstrated his or her ability to overcome personal obstacles associated with drugs or alcohol, a strong commitment to athletics and continuing their personal growth and development through higher education.
Cal Award Achievement Program gives students, who have earned their admission to UC Berkeley but cannot afford to attend, the opportunity to still go to the university through scholarship funding and support services.
College Answer offers step-by-step information for students about the process of applying to college and how to finance it, as well as rich resources for high school counselors and parents.
Dell Scholars Program enables more underserved students with financial need to achieve their greatest potential through higher education.
FastWeb matches students to scholarships.
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander American*, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education.
NASA's Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology Program (MUST)
The MUST program is for US citizens from an underrepresented group (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and persons with disabilities)
Scholarships.com allows visitors to perform free scholarship and financial aid searches.
For additional scholarship resources visit http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/ and www.scholarshipcoach.com
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AVID Scholarship Opportunites
Scholarship Opportunites
University Club Lamp of Learning Scholarship-AVID Juniors Only
The University Club “Lamp of Learning” Scholarship is specifically designed for outstanding San Diego County AVID juniors, selected by their AVID teacher/coordinator for their strong academic performance and four-year college potential. For this scholarship award, applicants must also demonstrate high academic potential, positive role model/leadership qualities, and a high degree of motivation necessary to successfully complete a four-year college curriculum which may be anywhere in the United States. Scholarship grants will be based on student qualifications and financial needs as determined by the application requirements, and will apply to tuition and related fees only. Applicants are also required to remain in AVID, meet all A-G requirements, have taken or will take SAT/ACT exams, and be enrolled in AP/Honors courses.
Each year up to five juniors (and two alternates) will be selected as nominees for the next year’s scholarship award. Candidates are selected by a committee consisting of University Club and AVID members. The winner, to be announced upon graduation from high school, will receive $10,000 paid to the university or college selected by the student; $2,500 each year for four years. The second through fifth place finalists will receive a $1,000 scholarship award. Applications are available for input and downloading beginning January of each year.
Each year up to five juniors (and two alternates) will be selected as nominees for the next year’s scholarship award. Candidates are selected by a committee consisting of University Club and AVID members. The winner, to be announced upon graduation from high school, will receive $10,000 paid to the university or college selected by the student; $2,500 each year for four years. The second through fifth place finalists will receive a $1,000 scholarship award. Applications are available for input and downloading beginning January of each year.
- Application - PDF
- Application - Word
Dollars for Scholars
Each year the AVID Dollars for Scholars Board has a fundraiser, usually a "walk/run" at a local university to assist school sites in raising their own funds. The SDCOE AVID Dollars for Scholars Program also raises funds for countywide scholarships. This award annually goes to the senior whose AVID program has had the greatest participation or participants at this fundraising event.
AVID Senior Standout (Due Feb. 24, 2012)
The AVID Senior Standout award is the top award for one outstanding AVID senior in the Region 9 AVID Program. AVID coordinators/teachers can nominate one AVID senior per school site. To be considered for a monetary award, senior standout candidates must have a minimum of four years in AVID. Completed applications will also be considered for corporate scholarship awards as well as Founder's Scholarship (for San Diego County students only).
Online Standout Application via Scholarship America Website (Under Construction until Feb. 1, 2012) Due Feb. 24, 2012.
AVID Founder's Scholarship - $35,000
The AVID Founder's Scholarship is a top AVID Scholarship of $35,000.00 which will be awarded to the top finalists selected from the AVID Senior Standout applicants. The Founder's Scholarship will require a separate interview and appearances at the SDCOE/AVID Senior Awards Ceremony and the AVID International Summer Institute. Only San Diego County AVID seniors *(four or more years in AVID required) will be considered.
Applicants who reside in San Diego are selected by the SDCOE Team from among the top 3-5 Senior Standout finalists. Finalists will be notified in late April or early May and will be interviewed by a separate AVID Center team for the Founder's Award.AVID Founder's Scholarship Information Page - PDF
Applicants who reside in San Diego are selected by the SDCOE Team from among the top 3-5 Senior Standout finalists. Finalists will be notified in late April or early May and will be interviewed by a separate AVID Center team for the Founder's Award.AVID Founder's Scholarship Information Page - PDF
Classroom of the Future Foundation and San Diego Indian American Society Scholarships
The Classroom of the Future Foundation and the San Diego Indian American Society scholarships are specifically designed for outstanding AVID seniors who will be majoring in math, science, or technology. Applicants are selected by their AVID teacher/coordinator for their strong academic performance and leadership.Application-PDF -or- Application- Word
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