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Cox Cares Scholarship
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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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