CIHS Scholarships
February
2009
Students: Please
remember to notify Ms. Yslas in the College & Career Center immediately
upon receiving any Scholarship Awards, so that she will know to include you in
the Channel Islands High School Annual Awards Program, May 27, 2009.
Scholarships
Union-
Sponsored
·
Raoul
Teilhet Program –Sponsor California Federation of
Teachers CTF offers a $1,000 and $3,000 scholarships to attending seniors and
continuing college students of CFT members who plan to attend or are currently
attending two or four year institutions. To learn more call: (818-843-8226 or
@www.cft.org Deadline: Jan. 10, 2009 and July 1, 2009.
·
California
Labor Federation Scholarships- Sponsor California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO
The labor Federation awards numerous $2,000
scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are dependents of members of
AFL-CIO labor unions in California. To learn more call (510) 663 -4024 or
@www.calaborfed.org
·
Robert
G. Porter Scholarship Program- Sponsor American
Federation of teachers AFT awards four $8,000 scholarships to high school
seniors who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 20 continuing education
grants of $1,000 to AFT members. To learn more call (802) 238-1133 ext 4457 or
porterscholars@aft.org Deadline: March 31, 2009.
·
Union Plus Scholarship Program-
Sponsor Union Plus Foundation
Union Plus and AFT offer scholarships of $500 to
$4,000 to union members (and their spouses and dependents) that have one year
of continuous union membership. To learn more information visit http://www.aft.ofg
or www.unionplus.org /scholarships Deadline:
Jan. 31, 2009
National
Labor College Scholarship Program
This scholarship is for
individuals wanting to attend the National Labor College in Maryland or New
Mexico, the AFL-CIO awards a total of $25,000 to eligible union members or
staff employees of affiliated unions. To learn more go to http://www.unionplus.org/scholarships
Southern
California Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. Deadline: February 2, 2009.
Scholarship is for multiple birth students (twins,
triplets, or higher or a Mother of multiples. Eligibility: Seniors in high
school who plan to attend college, university, trade, or vocational school.
Applicants or their immediate family may not be affiliated with any SCMOTC
member club.
Burger
King Scholarship - February 2, 2009
$1,000
scholarship awarded to eligible high school Seniors. Apply online at http://www.bk.com/scholars using the access key: BKS. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or
higher, work part-time (15 to 40 hours per week), be actively involved in
community service activities, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must
plan to enroll at an accredited two or four year college, university, or
vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year.
Zonta
YWPA Scholarship - Deadline:
February 6, 2009
Student
must be pre-university or pre-college between the ages of 16-20 and show
evidence of volunteering and leadership. Student must also show evidence of
dedication to the advancing status of women worldwide. The award is $1,000 and you may apply at http://www.zontacv.org
KFC Colonel’s
Scholars - Deadline: February 10, 2009
Scholars may
begin their college career by entering into either a 2 or 4 year accredited,
public (state-funded) college or university within their state of legal
residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a scholar’s degree
program. Complete your application online at WWW.KFCSCHOLARS.ORG
Best
Buy @15 Scholarship Program - Deadline: Feb 15, 2009
This scholarship is for
9th to 12th grades students who must be living in the US
& Puerto Rico. Students must have solid grades and must be a volunteer in
community service or work experience. For more information go to http://www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or http://www.at15.com
Phi Delta Kappa Buenaventura Chapter - Deadline: February 17, 2008
Two
$500 scholarships will be awarded to 2 students who are intending to pursue a
career in public education. Applicants
must be high school seniors with an expressed interest in becoming a public
school educator.
The
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship - Deadline: February 20, 2009
Graduating high school seniors planning to
attend college in the US who has promoted vegetarianism in his/her school and
or community. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage,
and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian
diet/lifestyle. Two awards of $5,000 will be given.
California
Federation of republican Women, Charlotte Mousel Scholarship - Deadline: Feb 24,
2009
The
California Federation of Republican Women, Southern Division, Charlotte Mousel
Scholarship is awarded to assist graduating high school seniors who demonstrate
their ability to think constructively in matters affecting our government. Awards in the amount of $1,200.00 (1st
place) and $800 (2nd place) will be based on the following: scholastic achievement, school activities,
community evolvement, political activities, general appearance of the
application, and construction thought demonstrated in an essay.
Sons
of Italy Western Foundation AND Order Sons of Italy in America-Grand Lodge of
California - Deadline: February 29, 2009
Must be of Italian descent; be able to provide official SAT/PSAT/ACT scores,
GPA and activity records, an official transcript, two letters of
recommendation, and two people who will recommend you for this scholarship.
US
Bank Internet Scholarship Program - Deadline: February 28, 2009
High
school seniors planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college full time in Fall of
2008. NO ESSAYS, NO GPA! Award is $1,000. Recipients are selected through a random
drawing process. Apply online at http://usbank.com/studentbanking
Scholar
Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award (SAMMY) - Deadline: March 6, 2009
Available to high
school SENIOR ATHLETES who
demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership
and who have made smart lifestyle choices like eating right, being active to
stay fit and drinking low fat milk. Award includes $7,500 college scholarship,
invitation to a weekend at Disney World Florida and an opportunity to star in a
Milk Mustache ad in USA Today. Application and official rules are available at http://www.bodybymilk.com
2009-2010 California Strawberry Grower’s Scholarship Fund - Deadline: March 13, 2009.
The California Strawberry Commission is pleased to
announce the launch of the 2009 California Strawberry Growers Scholarship
Program. This program benefits graduating high school seniors who are children
of strawberry farm workers. Scholarship awards will be applied toward full time
status at a four year college/university, junior college or accredited trade
school. Please go to http://www.calstrawberry.com
for more information.
Italian
Catholic Federation - Deadline: March 15, 2009
$400.00
scholarship for graduating Seniors who are Roman Catholic of Italian descent
who have at least a 3.2 GPA. (Applicant MUST be Roman Catholic, but does not
have to be of Italian ancestry to qualify if either Roman Catholic
parent or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation”.) For
more information call 1(888)423-1924 or visit http://www.icf.org
Cabrillo
Civic Club of San Luis Obispo #15 - Deadline: March 15, 2009
This
scholarship is available to students of Portuguese (mothers or fathers side)
ancestry who enroll in an accredited US College or University. You must have a maintained 3.5 GPA, be a
graduating senior, have participated in at least 3 extra- curricular activities
while in high school, and meet all requirements set down by an accredited university
or college of the student’s choice.
Commander
William J. Coffey Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: March 20, 2009
This scholarship was
established to provide a scholarship fund and award program to encourage and
support the study of science, engineering, and technology at college and
universities in the local area. The Mugu
Crow’s Club currently supports two $1,000 scholarship awards. One award is provided to a state, university,
Ventura College, or Oxnard College recipient and the other is provided to a
local graduating senior high school recipient planning to pursue a technical
degree. This scholarship needs to be in
Ms. Yslas hands March 15, 2009, so she
may turn it into the committee.
Ventura County Chinese-American Association (VCCAA) - Deadline:
March 30, 2009
Students must be a college bound and a senior
on February 1, 2009, at any high school within Ventura County. Students MUST
write 2 essays. One essay is written on
“What I am doing now and what I am going to do seven years from now.” The
second essay is “Describing what kind of
role you have played in promoting the understanding of Chinese cultural
heritage and/or suggestion to VCCAA that it can play to improve the harmony
between ethnic groups in a multicultural community.”
Tzu Chi
Scholars 2008 - Deadline: March
31, 2009
Tzu Chi Scholars are selected on the bases if
their financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Each
scholar will be awarded a total of $1,000.
Jack Hledik Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: March
31, 2009
The Jacobs Technology Naval Systems Group Jack Hledik
Memorial Scholarships have been established to recognize and reward students in
the top tier of their class. They are students who embody Naval Systems Group’s
commitment to education. A $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded in the
Ridgecrest , California area and a $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded in the
Ventura County, California area.
Japanese
American Citizens League Ventura County Chapter - Deadline: April 1, 2008
JACL is available to
any American of Japanese or part-Japanese ancestry living or attending school
in Ventura County and meet the requirements.
Telesis
Community Credit Union and the Telesis Community Non Profit Trust - Deadline:
April 1, 2009
Applicants must be
completing their senior year in a school located in Los Angeles County, Ventura
County, or in selected areas in Contra Costa County. The students must be in
good standing with their school and may not be on disciplinary or academic
probation. Student will turn in a resume of community service activity as well
as write two essays.
VETERANS
FOR PEACE - Deadline: April 1, 2009
$500 scholarships
checks will be made available to students in the Ventura Unified School
District. There are four contest
selections for you to choose from. Write an essay, Write a poem, create a
poster, or create a song on “How to Promote Peace”.
Gary James Memorial
Scholarship - Deadline: April 7, 2009
This scholarship is open
to ALL senior athletes who will be going to college or a university next school
year. Student must have earned a Varsity Letter in
their senior year and be in good standing. The award is in the amount of
$500.00, has a short application with a short essay.
Ventura Downtown Lions Club - Deadline: April 10, 2009
The applicant must meet the following
criteria: be a full-time high school student, must return a fully completed
application by April 11, 2008, must show financial need, must enroll in a post
secondary institution and must demonstrate areas of serving his/her community
during high school years.
NAWIC National Association of Women in
Construction Ventura-Oxnard #139 - Deadline: April 10, 2009
The Ventura-Oxnard Chapter of The
National Association of Women in Construction is offering scholarship funds
to students in our local educational institutions who may be interested in
pursuing careers in the construction industry. Our scholarships are available
to all students, regardless of gender, in any area related to the construction
industry. In past years, scholarships have been awarded to students in
architecture, construction management, trades and mechanical engineering.
Catching
the Dream-Native American Scholarship Fund - Deadline: April 15,
2009
Three scholarships are offered through
this fund. Students must be ½ or more degree American Indian and be enrolled
member if a U.S. tribe, must be a graduating high school senior planning to pursue
a BA or higher at a U.S. college or university on a full time bad=sis.
Applicants must have an excellent grades, high ACT or SAT scores, have some
work experience, track record of leadership and a strong commitment to their
Indian community. For more information
go to http://www.catchingthedream.org
Ventura County Legal Professionals
Association - Deadline: April 25,
2009
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older on
the date of application or a senior in high school and also must be a resident
of Ventura County on the date of application.
The amount of the scholarship (s) to be awarded will be Category 1: $500
and Category 2: up to $1,000.
Buena
Senior Men’s Golf Club - Deadline:
May 6, 2008
Buenaventura
Senior Men’s Golf Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior boy or girl
who is actively participating in your high school’s gold program and plans to
attend a community college or a four year university. Applications maybe be
obtained in the College & Career Center, from your golf coach. There are 2
scholarships available, one for a male, and one for a female.
Union
Leaders of the Future Scholarship Program - Deadline: May 30, 2009
To help more women and people of color become
union leaders, the AFL-CIO now offers $3000 scholarships to qualifying union
members. Go to http://www.unionplus.org/scholraships
Freedom
Alliance Scholarship Fund Deadline: Applications Accepted Year Round
Graduating high school Seniors are eligible if they are the
dependent child of an active duty service member who was killed or permanently
disabled (100% rating) as the result if an operational mission or training accident,
or who is currently certified ads POW or MIA. The applicant must plan to attend
an institution of higher learning including colleges, universities, or
vocational schools. To apply go to http://www.fascholarship.com.
Writers/Illustrators
of the Future Contest - This contest is held quarterly
Are you an
amateur writer or illustrator with a good fiction or fantasy story to tell?
First prize is $1,000, second prize is $750, and third prize is $500. Interested?
Go to: http://www.writersofthefuture.com.
Athletes
who wish to play collegiate sports in college must register through the NCAA
Eligibility Center
For
more information go to http://www.ncaaclearinghouse.com
and go to “NCAA Eligibility Center” and “Prospective Student Athlete.”
College
Sports Scholarships
Athletic students who want to learn more about college sports
scholarships can go to http://www.athleticaid.com. This site also
gives information regarding the new SAT and how it and NCAA eligibility is
affected.
Hispanic College Fund
Scholarships
Minimum eligibility
criteria for all HCF Programs: Must
have a 3.0 GPA or higher; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must be
studying full-time in the U.S. or through a U.S. based study abroad
program. To apply go to http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org. Register with HCF online. Your information will be matched with
scholarships programs that you can apply for.
Apply to all of the programs on your list.
Hispanic
Scholarship Fund - Deadlines
vary, so check often
Awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500
in support of Hispanics in higher education.
Requirements for all HSF
scholarships are: must be of Hispanic
heritage; be a US Citizen or permanent resident; minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
and must have applied for federal financial aid (FAFSA). Applications available
at: http://www.hsf.net.
TRPI
Latino Scholarships:
Free Latino scholarship website
Latino College Dollars offers a no-cost information about scholarships
available to Latino students. http://www.latinocollegedollars.org.
Military
Scholarships
Various branches of the Armed Services offer
scholarships through college ROTC programs. These programs offer officer
training programs while a student receives a college education and requires
military service upon graduation. For more information speak to a military
representative or go to one of the following websites: Air Force-afrotc.com, Navy
and Marines-nrotc.com, Army-armyrotc.org.
College
Specific Opportunities
Ventura
Promise
is that ALL recent Ventura County high school graduates , regardless of
family income, will have part of their Enrollment, Health, Student Center, ASB
Card, and Registration fees covered during their first year if attendance at
Ventura College.
Cottey
College, Nevada, MO - Deadline:
unspecified
Cottey College is a small private liberal arts college is for female students
located about 100 miles south of Kansas City. It is sponsored by the PEO
Sisterhood and provides safe, nurturing, academically challenging environment
for women. Scholarship and financial aid are based on merit. More information
go to http://www.cottey.edu
CLU
Guarantee Scholarship - Thousand Oaks, CA - Deadline: April 15, 2009
California
Lutheran University is pleased to announce it newest scholarship program for
incoming freshman students. This scholarship was established to provide an
opportunity for eligible students to attend CLU for the cost of attending a University
if California institution, if the student has admitted to UCLA or UCSB. If
incoming freshman students are accepted to CLU and are accepted for admission
to UCLA or UCSB and choose to attend CLU, this scholarship will match the cost
of attendance to a UC. More information go to http://www.callutheran.edu.
FIDM
(Fashion Institute of Design and March.) - Los Angeles - Deadline: April 30, 2009
National
Scholarship Competition for high school seniors and older graduates who
demonstrate and exceptional talent and interest in fashion Design, Visual
Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising or
Graphic Design. A winner in each category will receive a one-year scholarship
to attend FIDM. For more information go
to http://www.fidm.edu
Harvard
University-MA - Deadline: unspecified
Low income minority
students are eligible for up to $40,000 in scholarship funds. Students with family
incomes of under $40,000 a year are eligible to participate in the program. For
more information apply at http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu
Mount St. Mary’s College - Deadline: Mid February
All applications for admission will
be considered for merit-based scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $14,000
depending o various criteria. For more
information go to http://www.msmc.la.edu
National CO-Op Scholarship Program
Deadline - February 15, 2009
Students may apply for a $6,000
scholarship if they are accepted to and plan to attend one of the following
colleges: Drexel University, John &
Wales University, Kettering University, C. W. Post Campus of Long Island
University, Northeastern University, Pace University, Rochester Institute of
Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth
Institute of Technology. Applicant must have a 3.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale,
complete scholarship application including a one-page essay. Apply online at http://www.co-op.edu.
The
Leadership Award Alumni Scholarship
A one-year merit based
scholarship of $1,500 for freshman Fall of 2009 students. Must have a GPA
minimum of 3.3; demonstrative innovative, motivational, leadership impacting
academic, work, or community environments; in person interview in may
2009. Apply online at http://www.alumni.berkeley.edu/scholarship
UC
Berkeley-Berkeley, CA - Deadline:
February 2, 2009
The
Achievement Award Program - A four-year program awarding
$6,000 per year plus a laptop for highly qualified and community-minded
students. Must have a GPA minimum of 3.0 and family income of $86,000 or less
and be a California resident. Must also have intent to register Fall 2009 as a
freshman. Apply online at http://www.berkeley.edu/scholarships
UCLA
Freshman Alumni Scholarships Los Angeles, CA - Deadline: February 18, 2009
All
California graduating high school seniors who apply to UCLA are eligible. The
awards range from $4,000 - $15,000 each and are paid over 4 years. Applicants
should have demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, community
service and employment. Apply online at www. UCLAlumni.net/applyscholarships
UCSC
Baskin School of Engineering-Santa Cruz, Ca - Deadline: varies
Several
scholarships are available to ne3w engineering students. ACCESS Scholarship for
Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Students;
Sony Scholarships for Computer Game Design Students; Amy Beth Snader Memorial
Scholarship. Go online at http://www.soe.ucsc.edu
University
of Dayton-Dayton, OH - Deadline:
unspecified
This is a merit based and need-based
scholarships which range from $20,000-$100,000 are available depending GPA and
test scores. Got to http://www.scholarship.udsayton.edu
USC
Marshall School of Business-the Orfalea Scholarship Fund- Los Angeles, CA - Deadline: unspecified
Financial
assistance for tuition, books, supplies and room and board for students
enrolled full-time in the Marshall school of Business undergraduate program;
must have demonstrated financial need and be a US citizen or permanent
resident. The Marshall undergraduate scholarships application can be downloaded
at http://www.Marshall.usc.edu/web/undergraduatecfm?doc_id=3482
Washington
and Lee University-Lexington, VA - Deadline: March 2, 2009
Need-based
financial aid is available to all deserving students who apply by the deadline.
In addition, the college offers the Johnson Scholarship Program for highly
motivational students based in academic achievement and leadership potential.
Go to admissions@wlu.edu or go to
wlu.edu/Johnson_scholars
Contests and
Competitions
Safe Jobs For Youth Month, 2009
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest - Deadline:
Feb.17,2009
Are you a California teen between 14 and 18?
Design a 30-second video highlighting job safety and health for teens and you
could win a cash prize! First Prize-$400, Second Prize-$300, Third Prize-$200
for a flier come into the College & Career Center.
Girls Going
Places - Deadline: Feb. 27, 2009
The Guardian Life Insurance Company’s annual
initiative designed to reward enterprising and community-minded girls ages 12 –
18. Guardian grants cash prizes to girls who demonstrate budding
entrepreneurship; are taking first steps toward financial independence; and
making a difference in their schools and communities. 1st Place -
$10,000, second place $5,000, third place $3,000, and twelve $1,000 finalist
prizes- for a total of $30,000.
Ayn Rand Essay
Contest for 9th and 10th graders - Deadline: March 20, 2009
Applicants
select one of the three topics a from the book “Anthem” by Ayn Rand, to write
about. Awards range from $30-$2,000. A sheet of the topics and rules are
available in the College & Career Center.
Ayn Rand Essay
Contest for 11th and 12th Graders - Deadline: April 25, 2009
Applicants select one of three topics from the
book “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand, to write about. Awards range from $50 -
$10,000. For more information on this essay come to the College
& Career Center.
Writers of the Future Contest - Contest is held quarterly
Are you an amateur writer with a
good science fiction or fantasy story to tell? Prizes range from $500- $1,000
every 3 months with an annual grand prize of $5,000. Visit http://www.writersofthefuture.com
Illustrators of the Future Contest - Contestis
held quarterly
Are
you an amateur illustrator who enjoys a science fiction of fantasy? Prizes
range from $500- $1,000 every three months with an annual grand prize of
$5,000. Visit http://www.writerofthefuture.com
Save Me a Spot in College Contest - Deadline:
March 20, 2009
This contest if for 9th-12th
grades. Students must answer the question ”Why should California’s leaders save
you and your peers a spot in college?” You can submit a written word, poster
and/or TV ad entry by March 15, 2009. More than $100,000 in scholarships will
be awarded to over 200 students statewide. Visit http://www.collegecampaign.org/contest
Holocaust Remembrance Essay Contest - Deadline: April 30, 2009
This contest is for
high school students in grades 9-12 and must be residents of either the United
States or Mexico. Awards range from $300-$10,000. Students responding to this
year’s writing contest should study the Holocaust and then, in an essay of no
more than 1,200 words:
(a) analyze
why it is vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed to new generations; and
(b) suggest
what you, as students, can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination
and violence in our world today.
Students MUST
submit their essays online. For complete details go online to http://www.holocaust.hklaw.com