Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information- Arranged by dates due.
October
New as 9/10/19
Create a Real Impact Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: create video, music, art,or write a message to help stop distraction driving.
Application Process: http://createrealimpact.com/about/
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2019
Dell Scholarships
Amount: $20,000 for upto 6 years
2.4 gpa & Above,High School students having financial need, wanting to attend 4 year college
Application process: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Opens: Oct.1,2019 Deadline - December 1, 2019
Edison Scholars
Amount: 40,000
Criteria: Majoring in a STEM studies( Sci.,Tech,Engineering or Math)
Application Process:
Deadline: Open 10/1 - December 14, 2019
AES Engineer Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria: NOT required to be an engineering major
Application Process: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: TBD
Amount: $1,000-3,000
Criteria: Hispanic, 3.0 gpa or higher
Process: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
Deadline: Oct.15, 2019
Burger king Scholarhip
Amount: $1,000 - 5,000
Criteria: High School,gpa 2.0-4.0. any major, first 50,000 applicatants
Application Process: http://www.burgerkingscholarship.com/financial-aid/burger-king-application/
Deadline: Open Oct 15- Dec. 15,2019
Make the U (Haze la U)
Amount : up to $3,500
Application Process:https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/community-responsibility/make-the-u
Criteria: Hispanic student, Academic Excellence, Community Service
Deadline: October 15, 2019
Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Student Athletes; good scholar and citizen
Application Process: www.wendysheisman.com
Deadline: 5 p.m. CST October 17, 2019
Dr Pepper Tution Giveaway
Amount: $2,500 - $100,000
Applicarion Process: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/
Criteria: High School student going to attend a college.
Deadline: Oct 17, 2019
Latino College Expo
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Essay and MUST attend Expo 10/4/19
Must write essay on "Why is a college education important to me"
Application Process: www.thecollegeexpo.org
Deadline: Oct 4, 2019 LA expo
Students Think STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Ag, Math)College Expo
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Essay; MUST attend Expo @ LA Trade Tech College Center
Application Process: www.thecollegeexpo.org
Deadline: October 4, 2019 LA Expo
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $20,000
Criteria: Overcoming adversity, character, fin need, good academics, citizenship
Application Process: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline: October 25, 2019
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 per year
Criteria: High GPA; community service; leadership. Very competitive.
Application Process:https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Deadline: October 31, 2019
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
Amount: Tuition for the college of your choice
Criteria: Major in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or Math
Application Process: https://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/featured/
Deadline Varies
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Criteria : essay on how you will survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Application Process: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship-2016/1003659
Deadline: October 31, 2019
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest
Amount: $30,000 - 1st Place Prize; $15,000 – 2nd Place Prize;$2,000 State level
Criteria: A 3-5 min original written essay then recorded in English on audio tape
Subject for essay:“Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History/Future”
Application Process: https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Voice-of-Democracy-Entry-Form-Fillable.pdf?v=1&d=20180904T165737Z&la=en
Deadline: Oct 31, 2019
ACT Student Champion Scholarship
Amount $ 1,000
Criteria: Must have taken ACT score of 22 or above 1 winner per state.
Application Process: www.act.org/readinesschampions
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2019
November
The Dream US Scholarship
Amount: $12,000-$25,000
Criteria: DACA, gpa 2.5-4.0,
Application Process: http://usascholarships.com/the-dream-us-scholarship/
Deadline: Open Nov. 15th - March 8, 2019
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $30,000 over 4yrs.
Criteria: Minority students High School Graduate, SAT or ACT scores
Application Process: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/?ep_mid=11429444&ep_rid=311466373
Deadline: Opens Nov. 1,2018 -February 1, 2019
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Amount: Funding up to $40,000 a year
Criteria: Undocumented students can apply also, 4 yr college; GPA 3.5+; top 15% SAT/ACT; fin need; income up to $95,000
Application Process: www.jkcf.org/scholarships
Deadline: Opens Sep. 6 - Nov. 20, 2019
Table Grape Commission Scholarship 4yr College
Amount: $20,000
Criteria: Parents work in the table grape. Must submit online only
Application Process: https://www.grapesfromcalifornia.com/community-outreach/grants-and-scholarships/
Deadline: Open Nov 1, - deadline Jan. 18,2019
Soroptimist Club International of Visalia
Amount: $ 1,000
Criteria: Young Women leaving the Foster Care System, human trafficking victim, Domestic Violence or Homelessness.
Application Process: See Ms. Newkirk
Deadline: November 15, 2019
Fisher Talwar Legal Inspritional Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: GPA 3.0 High School Senior going to College
Application Process: http://www.fishertalwar.com/scholarship/
Deadline: TBD
Elk’s National Foundation 2018/2019 Most Valuable Student
Amount: $1,000 - $15,000 per year – varies
Criteria: Financial need; Seniors with leadership qualities
Application Process: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Deadline: November 5, 2019
National FFA Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-1,500
Criteria: FFA Member, or non member majoring in Ag related fields.
Application Process: https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
Deadline: Open Nov.15,2018- Feb. 1,2019
Tri-Counties Bank Endowed Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 & $1,500
Criteria: Income Based: Financial Need, GPA 2.5 Community Service
Application Process: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/54646-Shasta-Regional-Community-Foundation
Deadline Opens Nov.- March 15, 2019
Tri-Counties Bank Endowed Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 & $1,500
Criteria: Merit Based: GPA 3.0 Outstanding Academics,Community Service, or Business Entrepreneurship.
Application Process: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/54647-Shasta-Regional-Community-Foundation
Deadline Opens Nov.- March 15, 2019
National DHIA Scholarship Program (Dairy Herd Information Association)
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Immediate family member/ DHIA test or family member of DHIA employ
Application Process: http://www.dhia.org/scholarship.asp
Deadline: Nov 30, 2018
Education Matters Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Criteria: high school student , write a 250 word essay on Education Matters.
Application Process: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2018
Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
Amount: $1,000 - 500 Plus a trip to United States Hispanic Leadership Institute in Chicago
Criteria: Seniors with Leadership qualities, must be accepted for enrollment full-time 2 or 4 year college.
Application Process: https://www.ushli.org/2018/08/20/scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders-now-available-for-2019-2020/
Deadline: November 30, 2019
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Amount $500-5,000
Criteria: Hispanic Student 3.0-4.0 GPA
Application Process: https://www.hsf.net/
Deadline: Opens Jan1st - Feb 15, 2019
Porterville Elks Lodge # 1342 VETERANS Award
Amount: $1,000 - $12,500
Criteria: Essay on leadership
Application Process: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Deadline: Nov 5, 2019
December
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Dell Scholarships Amount: $20,000 for up to 6 years Criteria: High School students having financial need, wanting to attend 4-year college Application process: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/ Deadline: December 1, 2019 |
No Bull Sports Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 4 awards quarterly
Criteria: Female in sports
Application Process: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/trade-technical-home-school-ged/no-bull-sports-scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2019
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 for student / $5,000 for favorite hunger-related charity
Criteria: Perform unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the USA within the last 12 months (Help must be for non-family members)
Application Process: http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html
Deadline: December 5, 2019
Fresno State President's Honors Scholarship (Smittcamp)
Amount: Varies
Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum 3.8 high school GPA
- Ranking in the top 10 percent of your high school graduating class
- Combined SAT score of 1800 or ACT average score of 27 in English and Mathematics
In order to qualify for admission, you must be a first-time freshman who has not been enrolled full-time at any institution of higher learning (i.e., community college or any four-year university).
Three applications are mandatory in order to be considered for the President’s Honors Scholarship:
- California State University Undergraduate Admission Application – October 1, through November 30
- Fresno State Scholarships Application – deadline: December 12
- Smittcamp Family Honors College President’s Honors Scholarship Application – deadline: December 12
Application Deadline: December 7
Application: Online http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/honors/application/index.html
Educational Employees Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility Requirements:
Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited high school as a senior; or, provide documentation of completion of high school (high school transcript or GED certification); or on an account and you are selected to receive a grant, you will be required to open an account as a primary member before the
grant funds may be awarded.
Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary school (provide all official transcripts); or, planning to enroll in an accredited post-secondary school (provide all official transcripts); or
Currently home-schooled and/or attend a non-accredited private school (provide all official transcripts and photocopy of ACT and/or SAT scores).
Application Deadline: December 13
Application: http://www.myeecu.org/home/resources/mycommunity/student-grant-program
The AXA Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 and $25,000
Eligibility Requirements:
High school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace.
Application Deadline: The 2014 program will be accepting applications from September 5 until 10,000 applications are submitted or 11:59 p.m. CST on December 15, whichever comes first.
Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date.
Apply early!
Application: Online https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/axa-achievement/
EDISON INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $10,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Plan to be a full-time student majoring in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or computer science/information systems at a four-year college or university
- Live in or attend a high school in the SCE service area
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Preference will be given to the students who are the first-generation college students or students who have overcome a significant obstacle or challenge
Application Deadline: December 1st
Application: https://www.edison.com/home/community/edison-scholars.html
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
Amount: Up to $20,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be entering college at a four-year school for an undergraduate degree
- Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community-based sports
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win)
- Not be an officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an officer or director
Application Deadline: December 8th
Application: Online
https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about
Burger King Scholars Program
Amount: $1,000 - $50,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
- Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
- Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
Application Deadline: December 15th
Application :https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/
"HACER" Ronald McDonald Hispanic Scholarship
Amount: Varies $1,000-100,000
Criteria: High school student, 2.7 & above
Application Process: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/es-us/community/hacer.html
January
Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation
Amount: Various
Criteria: Student willing to learn a trade that's in demand. We’re looking for the next generation of aspiring workers who will work smart and hard. This program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar. It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.
Application: https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship-copy/
Deadline: March 28, 2019
"Becas Univision"
Amount: Varies
Criteria: 3.0 or higher, Hispanic, undocumented/documented, complete FAFSA/Dream Act.
Application: https://www.hsf.net/
American Indian College Fund
Amount: Varies
Criteria: American Indian associated with a tribe
Application Process:https://collegefund.org/student-resources/scholarships/how-to-apply/
Deadline: May 31, 2020
Alert 1
Amount: $500
Criteria: Submit the online application form and answer the following three questions (under 300 words each)
- Share a time when you helped a senior citizen keep their independence.
- Share a time when you helped a senior in the pursuit of happiness.
- How will you help seniors in your chosen career?
Application Process https://www.alert-1.com/company/scholarship/6747
Deadline: January 10, 2020
"We Believe In Growing" Ag Expo EM Thorp
Amount: $10,000 for a 4yr University Education $2,500 per year
Criteria: One page typed essay discussing your future educational and vocational or career goals, and how you would like to use the scholarship money if granted to you, 2 letters of recommendation ACT/SAT scores, majoring in Agriculture.
Application Process: https://www.worldagexpo.com/scholarships
Deadline: January 17, 2020
California Assn. of Collectors Education Fund
Amount: 2,500 - 3 awards given
Criteria: Write Essay on Prompt:700-1000 words "THE IMPORTANCE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING GOOD CREDIT DURING COLLEGE YEARS"
For Juniors and Sr. May apply.
Application Process: http://www.cacesf.org/rules_app.html
Deadline: Opens Jan. 2 2019 Deadline June 30
Western Women's Golf Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $8,000 Renewable $ 2,000 a year for 4 years
Criteria: Female High School Senior, any major, essay and 2 tiered application process, Preliminary and Final applications must be submitted.
Application Process: http://www.wwga.org/WWGA.org/Scholarship_Information.html
Deadline: March 1, 2020
Discover Student Loan Scholarship Awards
Amount $2,500 4 awards
Criteria: High school senior Anyone can apply
Application Process: https://www.discover.com/student-loans/scholarships/
Deadline: January 31, 2020
eQuality Scolarship Collaborative
Amount: $6,000
Criteria: Recognize service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community
Application Process: https://www.equalityscholarship.org/apply.html
Deadline: January 31,2020
College Covered
Amount: Varies
Criteria: High School students
Application Process: https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?affiliate_id=default
Deadline: January 31, 2020
February
National FFA Scholarship
Criteria: FFA Member, or non member majoring in Ag related fields.
Application Process: https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
Deadline: open Nov.15,2018- Feb. 1,2019
PG&E Bright Minds
Amount: $2,000 - $20,000
Criteria: Community leadership, personal triumph, financial need, and academic achievement. All majors eligible, with preference given to engineering, science, technology or math majors.
Application Process: www.pge.com/brightminds
Deadline: Feb. 4, 2020
Bartlett Scholarship (you do not have to be a Bartlett graduate)
Start working on your application, it takes time to complete. Do not miss out on this great scholarship.
Amount: $6,000
Criteria: Academics; financial need; CA 4 year college; interview You must fill out online, go to the website below to fill out application.
Application Process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFFlxxYK6JKMctCOY-h0yRPP-3hH3h11r9-KLmaEU6B-T41A/viewform
Deadline: March 8, 2020 5 pm- no later - apps will be time-stamped Interviews will be March 31, 2020.
Sportquest
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: Athlete
Application Process: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500-5,000
Criteria: Hispanic, 3.5 and above GPA
Application Process: HSF.net/scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 15,2020
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Criteria: Must be TYPED, hand-written not accepted. Essay not to exceed 2 pages; single page resume; ONLY one letter of recommendation
Application Process: http://www.ruiz4kids.org/scholarships/#scholarship-info
Deadline: Feb.20, 2020 Postmarked
Tulare County School Boards Association
Amount: $350
Criteria: Citizenship, Community Service
Application Process: http://www.tcoe.org/TCSBAform/TCSBAform2019.pdf
Deadline: Coming Soon
Live Mas Taco Bell Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria: High School student, must create an acct. first.
Application Process: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
Deadline: January 23, 2020
Optimist International's Essat & Oratorical Contest
Amount: Essay $2,500 - Oracal $22,000
Criteria: Write an essay or a speach to be presented to a panel,
Application Process: http://www.portervilleoptimist.com/programs/oratorical-contest.html
Deadline: Feb. 23, 2018
Sons of Italy Western Found Grand Lodge (Italian Lang Study Grant)
Amount: Study in Italy :)
Criteria: Italian descent
Application Process: https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/italian-language/
Deadline: Updated date coming soon
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Grand Lodge (Academic Award)
Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Criteria: Italian descent
Application Process: https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/
Deadline: Updated date coming soon
Catching the Dream Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Native students only
Application Process: http://catchingthedream.org
Deadline: Varies
College Board Opportunity Scholarship Program ( Class of 2020)
Amount: Varies $ 500-2,000
Criteria: Graduate of class of 2020
Application Process: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM114597-&rid=47579361
Deadline: Feb 29, 2020
Criteria: High School Senior, Filipino Decent.
Application Process: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#banatao
Deadline: Feb. 23, 2018
Criteria: Italian descent
Application Process: https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/
Deadline: Feb 28, 2018
March
Tulare County Dairy Scholarship # 1
Tulare County Dairy Women Scholarship # 2
Amount: $250- $750
Criteria: Tulare County Resident, attending 2 or 4 yr college, career goal related Ag Industry, 3.0 GPA or better. Application must be EMAILED by the date to the email address: gomes@farmcreditwest.com
Application: Available in the counseling office
Deadline: March 1, 2020
2019 W.P. Bartlett Trust Scholarship Application
The Bartlett Scholarship is only available to students completing their high school or junior college education, who will attend a four year college or university in California. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selected students will be interviewed and must have an official transcript and FAFSA with them at the time of interview. Students must reside in the Porterville area. (Porterville, Springville, Terra Bella, Strathmore,) Application available https://goo.gl/forms/
Albert Lee Wright Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship
Amount: $ 3,000
Criteria: High School Sr. Migrant Student
Application Process: http://www.nasdme.org/al-wright-scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Charles E. Saak Educational Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Criteria: US Citizen; GPA 2.5+; financial need; activities
Application Process: https://www.csascholars.org/saak/index.php
Opens Live online only: March 1, 2019
Deadline April 30,2019
Association of Calif. Water Agencies Award
Criteria: High School senior in water, renewable energy, engineering related fields
Application Process: https://www.acwa.com/about/scholarships/acwa-scholarship/
Deadline: March. 1, 2019
Criteria: Exemplary student; academics, community service, citizenship
Application Process: Click here
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Criteria: Attend a Tulare County School
Application Process: www.tcoe.org/collegenight
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Tulare County Charter of the A.C.S.A. Scholarship
Amount: $200 - minimum
Eligibility Requirements:
- The applicant must be graduating this school year
- The parent or legal guardian must have a current membership with the Tulare County Charter of A.C.S.A.
- The applicant must have maintained a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher for the seven semesters prior to the application deadline
- Transcript – Sealed Envelope - Courses in progress (Spring Semester).
- The applicant must arrange for three letters of recommendation, in sealed envelopes, from the following:
- Applicant’s high school counselor
- A high school teacher
- An advisor of school, community, or church group.
Application Deadline: March 2nd
Application: Application available in the Guidance office
Catholic Daughters of the Americas - Porterville Chapter #1521
Criteria: Female, practicing Catholic-member of St. Anne's Parish
Application Process: See Ms.Newkirk
Deadline: March 1, 2019
American Legion Post 20
Critieria: Grandparent or parent is a veteran
Application in guidance office
Kiwanis Division 18 Key Club Scholarship
Amount: $250 - $1000
Eligibility Requirements:
- GPA of 2.5 or better
- Paid-up membership in local Key Club
- Citizenship
- Community Involvement
- Extra-curricular activities
Application Deadline: March 15
Application: Available in Guidance Office
Kiwanis Division 18 Agriculture and Conservation Scholarship
Amount: $250 - $1000
Eligibility Requirements:
- GPA of 2.5 or better
- Specific agriculture-related goals
- Citizenship
- Community Involvement
- Extra-curricular activities
Application Deadline: March 15
Application: Available in Guidance Office
CSEA Chapter 38 Scholarship
Applicant must be a son or daughter or grandchild of CSEA Chapter 38 member. Two of four year school. Applications available in the Counseling office . Deadline March 15th
Carmen Martinez Eoff Scholarship NEW
Amount: $2000
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school student graduating from Porterville Unified School District
- Enrolling in a 4-year university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community involvement
Application Deadline: March 27th
Application: Available in the guidance office
Portuguese Fraternal Society of America - PFSA Council #46-Tulare
Criteria: Must be a member of the PFSA council for two years
Application Process: http://www.mypfsa.org/scholarship/application-and-requirements/#/
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Amount: $500 - $2,500
Criteria: Some are for 4 yr college, some for 2 yr college; AG MAJORS
Application Process: http://www.tulcofb.org/documents/Application%202018%20fill%20in.pdf
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Chafee Grant Program
Criteria: 4 year or 2 yr college; Student in foster care or previously in foster care
Application Process: www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
Deadline: March 2, 2019
Criteria: GPA 3.0+ (do not need to be Norweigan)
Application Process: Guidance office
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
California State University, Long Beach President’s Scholars Program
Amount: Four Year Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
The prestigious President's Scholars Program at CSULB provides a four-year scholarship to valedictorians or students ranked #1 from accredited California high schools, and to National Scholars (National Merit Semifinalists/Finalists, National Achievement Program semifinalists/Finalists, and National Hispanic Recognition Scholars).
If you are now a potential valedictorian, you are eligible to apply.
Please note that this is a competitive program. Not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship.
Applicatin Deadline: March 1
Application: Online https://www.csulb.edu/university-honors/application-process
Italian Catholic Federation
Amount: $400
Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 (Calculated from Gr. 9 to 1st qtr. Or sem. Of Gr. 12) Applicant must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent, or live where Branches are established, to qualify if either Roman Catholic parent or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”
Application Deadline: March 15
Application: Available in the counseling Office
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc. Scholarship Committee
Amount: $500
Eligibility Requirements: Application must be fully completed
- Students must be of Portuguese descent on father’s or mother’s side, be a USA citizen or permanent resident
- Maintain a minimum of 3.5 GPA in high school (grades 9-12) and be a graduating senior of a California High School. Transcript of GPA must accompany application.
- Meet all requirements set down by an accredited university or college of the student’s choice.
- Participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school
- Present three letters of recommendation from individuals who will vouch for the applicant’s academic standing, character and personality. At least one of these three letters must be from the Principal, Dean or Counselor, verifying participation in the extra-curricular activities. One letter must be from a Teacher of the high school attended. The third letter may be from any other source except relative. Individuals writing letters are to include their titles or position.
Application Deadline: March 15
Application:
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/scholarship
Sun Pacific Scholarship.
Sun Pacific will award five scholarships, three to four-year accredited university and two to any accredited trade school or community college. (Applicants cannot apply for both) Applicant must be graduating seniors, have a parent or guardian who has worked for Sun Pacific for at least two seasons. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership ability, community service, personal interview and financial need. Applicants must complete an application, submit an essay outlining career goals, submit a copy of SAT or ACT test scores and official transcript, and provide two letters of recommendation. Applications available in the guidance office Deadline March 22, 2019.
OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL’S ORATORICAL and ESSAY CONTEST
Young Women in Public Affairs (sponsored by Zonta)
Jack in Box VTP
Criteria: Parents house hold income less than $50,000 a year, 3.5 or above gpa, school and community activities.
Application Process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RosDNUTI7o-eLqT0E-5vIn8tPVcS0VSf/view?usp=sharing
Deadline: March 16. 2018
Criteria: Italian descent
Application Process: http://www.osiaca.org/Portals/20/documents/2017_SCHOLARSHIP_APPLICATION_STUDY_GRANT_DOCX.pdf
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Criteria: Italian descent
Application Process: https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Criteria: High School Student, leadership
Application Process: Applications in the guidance office
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Porterville Education Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior from the Porterville Unified School District
- Must have at least a 3.8 weighted GPA and include Official High School Transcript with application
- A personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words is required. The applicant should address:
- Career and educational goals
- Challenges that may affect goals
- Volunteer/community involvement
- Achievements/honors/awards
Application Deadline: March 30
Application: Application available in the guidance office
Caltrans District 6/Central Region Scholarship
Amount: $1000 - $2000
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a graduating High School Senior from District6/Central Region (Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern, and Tulare counties)
- Possess a 2.5 GPA or better
- Plan to attend a university or junior college, or trade school
- Plan to pursue a career in one of the following fields or other related transportation field:
Accounting, anthropology, archeology, biology, business administration. Communications, construction, electrical engineering, environmental science, equipment operations, graphic design, human resources, information, technology, landscaping, legal, planning, project management, real estate, surveying
Application Deadline: March 29th
Application: http://www.dot.ca.gov/d6/scholarships/
Fresno Pacific Scholars
Criteria: Attend FPU Various GPA and Majors
Apllication Process: https://scholarships.fresno.edu/scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Criteria: Demonstrate a Christian commitment; admitted to Fresno Pacific University; GPA 3.1+; SAT 900; ACT 19; Undocumented status (in process of becoming legalized); complete CA Dream Act app by March 2, 2018
Application Process: https://www.fresno.edu/students/student-financial-services/types-aid/scholarships/samaritan-scholarship
Deadline: Early Application Deadline of March 2, 2018 and no later than the
Priority Application Deadline of April 15, 2018
Criteria: Design a Google Doodle and submit it
Application Process: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
Deadline : March 2, 2018
Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women Scholarship
Amount
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a resident of or have a permanent address in Tulare County
- Must be entering a post secondary institution
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Application Deadline: March 31
Application: Available in The guidance office
Family Health Care Network Scholarship
Anita de la Vega scholarship is available to first generation college students, 2.5 GPA, from migrant of seasonal farm working family , involvement in community service and pursing a career in health care. Amount $600
Due Date March 30th
Application available here http://www.fhcn.org/about/scholarship-fund/
April
The Porterville Quilters Club Scholarship
Amount: $500
Eligibility Requirements: students who are continuing their education and who have an interest in quilting and other aspects of the medium.
Application Deadline: April 1 2018
Application: Available in counseling office
Springville Womens Club Scholarship Award
Any senior girl student that graduated from Springville School. Two scholarships $1000 each.
Applications in the Guidance office and are due on April 13th.
Amount: $500
Criteria: GPA 3.0+; exceptional sportsmanship, community service, leadership
Application Process: http://www.tcoe.org/CharacterCounts/PVWH/ScholarshipApp.pdf
Deadline: April 4, 2019
CIF SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR - $5,000 & trip to Sacramento DEADLINE: April 10
Open to seniors. Selection based on excellence in athletics, academics and character.
http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/scholar-athlete
Burton Educational Partnership Foundation Scholarship(NEW)
Amount:$500 -1,000
Criteria: Student must have attended Burton Schools, elementary, middle school or high school, GPA 3.0, 50% academics, 30% number of years at Burton School dist., 20% Activities, community service.
Application Process: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ1MIGsqewaLoX8f3CzVefoU9uLldrtsiNHCL5iWu0WDZQ5Q/viewform?c=0&w=1
Deadline: April 15,2018
LendEDU Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: High school senior, 2.5 and above , us citizen
Application Process: Dlendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/
Deadline: April 15, 2018
SUNKIST A.W. BODINE-SUNKIST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: ~$2,000/academic year
Eligibility Requirements:
- A background in California or Arizona agriculture – the student or someone in the student’s immediate family must have derived the majority of his or her income from agriculture;
- Financial need; and
- GPA and extracurricular activities indicative of potential for success
Application Deadline: April 30th Application: Available in the guidance office
Porterville Breakfast Lions Club Scholarship
There will be one winner from this campusAmount:
Eligibility requirements:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Official transcripts
- 2 reference letters (one from an instructor and the other from an employer or community person)
Application Deadline: April 13th
Application: Available in the guidance office
Jack Shannon Memorial Scholarship
Amount:
Eligibility requirements:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Be a graduating senior with an expressed interest in Agriculture or FFA
- Official transcripts
- 2 reference letters (one from an instructor and the other from an employer or community person)
Application Deadline: April 13
Application: Available in the guidance office
Porterville Educator’s Association Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250
Eligibility Requirements:
- The applicant must intend to major in courses leading to a career in education
- Applicant must have a GPA of at least a 3.0
- The applicant must be considered needy as measured by the Cal Grant standards for the year of the individuals graduation
- Include a copy of letter of admission
Application Deadline: April 25th
Application: Application available in the guidance office
SETCO Republican Women Federated (Alan F. Royer Memorial)
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: 4 year college; GPA 3.2+; Major in Poly Sci; Int Bus or public service
Application Process: Applications in the Counseling office
Deadline: April 27, 2018
Buckman-Mitchell. Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $250
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recipient must attend a 2 or 4 year college or university
- Recipient must be a business studen
Application Deadline: April 13th
Application: Available in the guidance office
Charles E. Saak Educational Scholarship
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Criteria: US Citizen; GPA 2.5+; financial need; activities
Application Process: https://www.csascholars.org/saak/index.php
Opens Live online only: March 15, 2018
Deadline April 30,2018
May
DDC Senior Scholarship - All DDC seniors are welcome to apply. Deadline May 1st. Application accessible here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck11JrdPD7trAgsm3rM4EZ0BcFqW8s6ZVw7wyu9HF1FS_M9g/viewform
Southern Gas Company Scholarship Program
"Energizing Our Future"
Amount: $500-1,000
Criteria: Interested in Math, Engineering,Business,Accounting or Any Major
Community Service 2.5-2.75 starting GPA.
Application Process: https://www.imperial.edu/Media/39-IID-Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2017
Link Learning Alliance ScholarshipAmount
Amount $1,000
Criteria: Must a graduate of a Link Learning Pathway
Application Process :http://www.linkedlearning.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Linked-Learning-Alliance-Scholarship-Application-Final-2017.pdf
Deadline: May 3, 2017
Fiat Lux Scholar Program (UC Merced Only)
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Must attend UC Merced incoming freshman
Application Process: http://fiatlux.ucmerced.edu/Prospective_Scholars
Deadline: May 14,2017
B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Need
Application Process: www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: May 22, 2017
June
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship
The Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the Horatio Alger Endowment Fund. Scholarships are awarded to students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives who wish to pursue a career or technical education at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States. The scholarship is worth up to $2500 Due June 15th application Available at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
September- 2019
New as of 9/12/19
2019 Golden Door Scholars
Amount: Various
Criteria: DACA stu (came to the US before the age of 16), attend one of Golden Door Scholar Partner Schools see website
Deadline: September 30, 2019
New as of 9/11/19
2019 Mana Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Criteria: Identity as Latino, 18-35 yrs old, U.S. citizens, legal residents of the U.S., or undocumented residents of the U.S., including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, High Senior, ENrolled full time, Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
Application: https://mydocumentedlife.org/2019/09/11/2019-mana-scholarship-open-to-undocumented-students/
Deadline: October 23, 2019
New as of 9/9/19
APIA Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 - $20,000
Criteria: Low Income, 1st in family to attend college, Community Service/Leadership
Application: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/?SFMC_cid=EM190588-&rid=47043632
Deadline: January 22, 2020
New as of 9/4/19
College Board Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Link College Board and Khan Academy accounts/ Practice Hours up to 20 hrs
Application: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/about/practice?SFMC_cid=EM189438-&rid=47043632
Deadline: December 2019
New as of 8/28/19
Empowering Women in Law Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: Female majoring in Law, minimum 3.00 GPA
Application: https://maisonlaw.com/scholarship/
Deadline: May 31, 2020
NEW as of 8/22/19
El Dabe Ritter Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: 3.0 GPA Minimum & enrolled Accredited University
Application: https://www.personalinjurylawyerslosangeles.com/#scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2020
New on website
The Gates Scholarship
Criteria: HS Senior, at least be one of the following ethnicities: African- American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/ or Hispanic American, Pell - Eligible, US Citizen/ National/ Permanent Resident, GPA 3.3 or higher.
Application: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2019
AXA Achievement Scholarships
Amount: $10,000 (52 awards available)
Criteria: Demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity
Application Process: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Deadline: Opens Sept. 1,2019- December 15, 2019
First 10,000 applications (apply NOW)
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
Amount: Funding up to $40,000 a year
Criteria: Undocumented students can apply also, 4 yr college; GPA 3.5+; top 15% SAT/ACT; fin need; income up to $95,000
Application Process: www.jkcf.org/scholarships
Deadline: Opens Sep. 6 - Nov. 13, 2019
Comision Honorifica Mexicana-Americana, Inc., Youth Heritage Award
Amount: $300
Criteria: Exemplify leadership
Application Process: See your counselor to nominate you
Deadline: Sept. 9, 2019
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Amount: Paid full Tuition
Criteria: Female, Make a 3 minute Science lesson video or STEM Lesson
Application Process: http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Deadline: OPEN SEP - December 11,2019
The Gates Scholarship
Amount: Full Tution Paid
Criteria:Minority High School Students gpa 3.33-4.0
Application Process: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2019
Foot Locker Athletic Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
Criteria: Be part of a team 3.0 and above gpa, good sportsmanship, community service
Application Process: http://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about#eligibility
Deadline: Open Sept 25 - Dec. 7, 2019
Odenza Marketing Group Fall Scholarship
Amount: $500 – 1 award
Criteria: Ages 16-25; Essay question on app
Application Process: www.odenzascholarships.com
Deadline: September 30, 2019
Shout It Out Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: Online written essay for a specific question
Application Process: www.scholarshipexperts.com
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/shout-it-out-scholarship-2017/5016
Deadline: September 30, 2019
Cappex Easy College Money
Amount: $1,000 – one easy scholarship offered every month
Criteria: Create a Cappex profile - No GPA requirement, no essay
Application Process: Tell what you do in free time; click apply, you might win!
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
Deadline: September 30, 2019
Create a Real Impact Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: create video, music, art,or write a message to help stop distraction driving.
Application Process: http://createrealimpact.com/about/
Deadline: September 30, 2019
Discover Student Loan Scholarship Awards
Amount $2,500 4 awards
Criteria: High school senior Anyone can apply
Application Process: https://www.discover.com/student-loans/scholarships/
Deadline: September 30,2019