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
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
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