SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
REVISED
2010 Scholarship Opportunities
Who can apply: Seniors
What: AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be received by February 15, 2010
Amount: $2,000
Additional Requirements/Info: Applications available at www.axa-achievement.com
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Equality Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked February 16, 2010
Amount: $2,000
Additional Requirements/Info: Applications available at http://www.equalityscholarship.org/ Additional requirements/Info: Applicants must have at least one paren who is an Association of California School Administratiors (ACSA) member. applications are available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Joint Chamber of Commerce 2010 Work Ethics Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 pm, Friday, February 26, 2010
Amount: Starting at $250
Additional Requirements/Info: be working part-time in a local business or training in a paid or unpaid internship during the2009-2010 school year; 1 page typed essay; Applications available in the Career Center or online at www.avchambers.com, www.avbridge.info or http://www.palmdalechamber.org/
Who can apply: Seniors
What: CETPA Student Bridge to the Future Scholarship Program
Deadline: Applications must be received by February 28, 2010
Amount: $3000
Additional Requirements/Info: planning on enrolling in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school; nominated by a CETPA member. Applications are available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
What: Edison Scholars
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1, 2010
Amount: $2,500
Additional Requirements/Info: planning to attend a four-year college in or adjacent to Southern California Edison’s service territory, and majoring in one of the following courses of study: Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, or Computer Science/Information Systems; Attend a public or private high school in, and/or reside in, an area serviced by Southern California Edison; Applications available at www.edison.com/edisonscholars.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1, 2010
Amount: Varies
Additional Requirements/Info: Child of Marine; 2008 family income of $80,000 or less; Additional scholarship funding is available to children whose parent is participating or has participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. Applications are available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Edwards AFB Officers’ Spouses’ Club Scholarship Program
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 2, 2010
Amount: Varies
Additional Requirements/Info: Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA; hold a current family member ID card; Begin full-time bachelor’s degree work at an accredited institution in the fall of the coming academic year; For additional requirements and application, visit the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: SAMMY 2010 Award Program
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 5, 2010
Amount: $7,500
Additional Requirements: Must be a student athlete; Applications available at http://www.bodybymilk.com/
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Michael R. Mettler Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 6, 2010
Amount: $500.00
Additional Requirements: Must plan on enrolling in a college or university with a major field of study in agriculture or an ag-related area. Students majoring in veterinary studies will only be considered if the concentration is large animal husbandry. Applications are available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Italian Catholic Federation
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 15, 2010
Amount: $400
Additional Requirements/Info: must be Roman Catholic of Italian Descent and have at least a 3.2 GPA; Applications available in the Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc.
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 15, 2010
Amount: $500
Additional Requirements/Info: Must be of Portuguese descent on mother’s or father’s side; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; maintained 3.5 GPA in high school (Grades 9-12); Applications available in Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Antelope Valley Hospital Student Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be received by 5 pm, Friday March 19, 2010
Amount: $1,000
Additional Requirements: Acceptance to study a health-care curriculum at an accredited college, university or technical school; resident of the Antelope Valley Hospital District for at least two years; minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA; Applications available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Golden Empire Chapter CAROCP Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be received by Friday, March 26, 2010
Amount: $300.00
Additional Requirements: Must have successfully completed a program in the R.O.P or are currently completing a program in R.O.P. Show outstanding leadership and scholastic capabilities, and who desire to continue training in a related vocational field; Applications available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 31, 2010
Amount: $1,000
Additional Requirements/Info: planning on enrolling to a four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program; Applications available at www.usbank.com/studentloans
Who can apply: Seniors
What: The Juanita Cooper Visual Arts Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2010
Amount: From $750
Additional Requirements/Info: Applicants must have GPA of 2.5 or above and plan on pursuing a degree in Visual Arts; Autobiography (1-2 pgs). Applications available in the Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: The Retired Enlisted Association – Chapter 53 Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2010
Amount: $300
Additional Requirements/Info: Applicants must have GPA of 2.5 or above; Autobiography (1-2 pgs). Applications and additional info available in the Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Master Sergeant James C. Ledford, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2010
Amount: $750
Additional Requirements/Info: Applicants must have GPA of 2.5 or above and be a member of ROTC Class Senior Year; Autobiographical essay (1-2 pgs). Applications and additional info available in the Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before April 2, 2010
Amount: From $1,000 – $4,000
Additional Requirements/Info: Applicants must be the children of vineyard employees working in the 2009 or 2010 wine grape growing system; Applicants must attend any campus within the University of California system, California State University system or California Community College system. Applications are available in the Career Center.
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Anthony Brucia Success Award
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before April 2, 2010
Amount: $625.00
Additional Requirements/Info: Geared towards students who may not have had a solid academic record during the start of their high school career but have made a turn-around and would like to attend college. Personal statement/letter describing obstacles you may have faced, your progress despite difficulties and your plans for future success required. Additional info/applications are available in the Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: National Contract Management Association Antelope Valley Chapter Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked on or before April 5, 2010
Amount: $250
Additional Requirements/Info: Applicants must attend college pursuing an undergraduate degree in the areas of contracting, procurement, purchasing, and/or business; students must also demonstrate good character and leadership through participation in extracurricular activities and community activities; 250- word essay on specified topic. Applications available in the Career Center
Who can apply: Seniors
What: Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Program
Deadline: Applications must be received by April 5, 2010
Amount: From $500 - $1500
Additional Requirements/Info: Children of full-time or retired public employees; Essay which proposes ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers; Applications available in the Career Center
** Various other scholarship opportunities are available as well. Visit the Career Center for more information**
**To those interested, there is a Miss Teenage California Contest in which thousands of dollars in scholarships are given away as prizes. For more info, visit the Career Center**