September

October

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.1,2018 Deadline - December 1, 2018

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Amount: $1,000-3,000

Criteria: Hispanic, 3.0 gpa or higher

Make the U (Haze la U) 

 AES Scholarship - A  high grade point average is not the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Award is $500 and Application is due October 6th http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

 Dr Pepper Tution Giveaway

 Amount: Varies

 Applicarion Process: http://www.drpeppertuition.com/

 Deadline: Oct 17, 2018

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, 2018

November

 Soroptimist International of Visalia   - Transitional age girls 17 thru 21 years of age, residing in Tulare County, who are pursuing an education beyond High School and who lack family or other more traditional support systems.  Potential recipients may be young women leaving the Foster Care System, survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence or have overcome other difficult barriers such as homelessness or substance abuse. $1000 Due November 15, 2018

The Dream US Scholarship-  Amount $12,000-$25,000   DACA students, GPA 2.5- 4.0  Deadline OPENS November 1, 2018

http://usascholarships.com/the-dream-us-scholarship/ 

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

December

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/

 Scholarships Available Now-  More on the GHHS Guidance website with links to the applications. 

January

E.M. Tharp & World Ag Expo "We Believe in Growing Scholarship"

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 - 5:00 P.M.

World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp Inc. team up again to provide the "We Believe in Growing" scholarship, created to further support agriculture education. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties are encouraged to apply.Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who attend a four-year university to major in an agricultural field. The scholarships will be disbursed over four years at $2,500 per year, per student. Application available in the guidance office 

California Table Grape Workers Vocational Scholarship

Amount: $3,500

Eligibility Requirements:

Field workers employed in the California table grape harvest or

Children of workers

Essay

Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadline: 

Application: https://www.grapesfromcalifornia.com/community-outreach/grants-and-scholarships/

DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM - $20,000 DEADLINE: January, For seniors who have participated in an approved college readiness program such as AVID and Upward Bound for a minimum of two years; have a minimum GPA of 2.4; demonstrated financial need (must fill out the FAFSA); plans to enter a 4-year college/university; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. http://www.dellscholars.org/

Dairy Farmers of America Scholarship

Amount: Varies

Eligibility Requirements:

Scholarships are available to students pursuing a career in the dairy industry or a related field

• Must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited degree program
• Applicant’s commitment and passion for a career in the dairy industry, as demonstrated through responses to three essay questions
• Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience
• Academic achievement

Application Deadline: January 15 must include two letters of recommendation and the most recent high school or college transcript.

Application: Online  http://www.dfamilk.com/scholarships

The Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility Requirements:

*Four-year college bound California high school seniors with excellent academic credentials who have demonstrated a breadth of interests, a driving desire to succeed in their chosen endeavors, outstanding community citizenship and the ability to share their experiences through the written word.

*Applicants should have a cumulative grade point average in grades 9-12 of at least 3.0.

*ESSAY

Application Deadline: January 18, 2018

Application:  https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/jeff-krosnoff-scholarship/3796

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
• demonstrate financial need;
• be citizens of the United States of America;
• be high school seniors attending high school in the United States, or any of the U.S. Applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States

Application Deadline: January 4th or when 25,000 applications have been received

Application: Online

For more information, visit https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

February

 The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation will award thousands of dollars in scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year to students with a record of leadership and volunteerism in the community and participation in extracurricular school activities. 
Interested students may receive complete details and apply for the Freemont Foundation Scholarship Program by visiting  FreemontFoundation.com/scholarships.  The deadline is February 2, 2018

BEVERAGE INDUSTRY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $2,500 - $5,000 DEADLINE: February 1

Open to grade 12. For students who  will  attend a four-year  university and whose parent or grandparent is employed full-time with accompany or individual holding a valid California liquor/beer/wine license. This may include hotels, restaurants; wholesale grocery/retail   grocery/drug stores/convenience stores/wineries, breweries, airlines, etc.  Applicants must have participated in athletics and/or performing  arts and demonstrate outstanding community service http://www.christermon.com/scholarship/

EDISON INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP – up to $40,000 DEADLINE: Now CLosed

Open to seniors planning undergraduate study in one of the following disciplines for the entire upcoming academic year: math, physics,

chemistry, engineering (electrical, computer, chemical or mechanical), materials science, computer science/information systems at a 4-

year college or university. Must demonstrate financial need and preference give to students who are the first-generation college students

or students who have overcome a significant obstacle or challenge. http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars

AMS/INDUSTRY MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP - $6,000 DEADLINE: February 3

For seniors who are Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American or other minorities that are underrepresented in the

sciences. Students must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences.

https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-minority-scholarships/

MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOLAR PROGRAM – Up to full tuition DEADLINE: February 1

Open to seniors who are academically talented U.S. citizens and permanent residents from ethnic and racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in U.S. higher education

. http://www.ithaca.edu/mlk/apply/

TULARE COUNTY COLLEGE NIGHT SCHOLARSHIP (Local) - $1,000 DEADLINE: February 1

Open to seniors who possess a GPA of at least 3.0 and exhibit exceptional leadership skills and service involvement.

http://cnsa.tcoe.org/Welcome

We the Students-   This is a competition for high school students from across the US a chance to share their perspectives on a trending topic.  1st place is $5000.00, and 6 scholarships of $1250.  Due February 5, 2018  Link to application  http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

eQuality Scholaryship Collaborative

This scholarship will give out 16 or more $6000 scholarships to students that have demonstrated service to the LGBT+ community.  Deadline  February 1, 2018  Please check out the website link below for more information and applications  http://www.equalityscholarship.org/

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION LEGECY AWARDS - $4,000 DEADLINE: February 3

Open to seniors who are children, grandchildren (includes step-child and step-grandchild) or legal ward of a current Elks Club

member. http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/legacy.cfm

PROTON ENERGY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Up to $100,000 DEADLINE: February 13

Open to seniors who have demonstrated leadership, work ethic and community involvement. An essay question that is intended to be a

detailed description of a well thought out idea or premise relating to renewable energy or hydrogen generation.

https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/proton-onsite-scholarship-program-111_190296.aspx

March

Tulare County Cattlemen's Association

 This scholarship is based on academic achievement, agricultural involvement and leadership skills.  Applications available in the Counseling office.  Due March 1st.  Various Scholarships available ranging from $1000- $1500  

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:

1. Applicant’s high school counselor
2. A high school teacher
3. An advisor of school, community, or church group.

Application Deadline: March 2nd

Application:  Application available in the Guidance office

Catholic Daughter of the Americas- Porterville Chapter-  Must be a a practicing Catholic young lady who plans to attend Porterville College.  Must be a member of the St Anne's Parish.  Due March 1st    Amount  $400 Applications available in the counseling office.  

Tulare County Cattlewomen Scholarship 

This scholarship is based on academic achievement and leadership skills.  Students must be planning to pursue an education in the agriculture industry with a livestock emphasis.  Amount of scholarship range from $1000- $1500   
Applications available in the guidance office.  Due  March 1st

Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarships   Applicants must be a high school senior with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA if applying to attend a 4-year college/university, and 2.5 GPA if applying to attend a trade school or community college. Or must be a community college student with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA applying to attend an accredited 4-year college/university.  Applicants must participate in extra-curricular activities (school and/or community related).  Several scholarships ranging from $1000 to $1500  Deadline March 9th  Applications via the link  http://www.ruiz4kids.org/scholarships/

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

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 25 Coming Soon!

Application: Available in the guidance office 

Team Heidi - This scholarship will be awarded to students that have experienced cancer in their family or contributed to cancer awareness.  Four $500 scholarships.  Due March 31, 2018  Applications in the counseling office

Tulare County Farm Bureau Scholarships (Various Scholarships)

Amount: $500-$1,000

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must attend school currently or have graduated from a school in Tulare County to be eligible.
• Undergraduate and Graduate students may be considered.
• Must complete and return application
• Must submit two letters of recommendation (from different individuals)
• Must submit school transcripts by March 1 deadline.

Application Deadline: March 1

Application: Applications available in guidance or  Apply online: http://www.tulcofb.org/index.php?page=formScholarshipIntro

 Sons Of Norway-Stordalen Lodge Scholarship -  3.0 GPA, must complete and submit a 500 word essay about themselves.  Due March 1st, 2018.  Two scholarships of $200 Applications available in the counseling office.  

Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships 

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 31

Application:  Application available in the guidance office

Porterville Garden Club Scholarship

Amount: $500

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must be pursuing a career in Ornamental Horticulture, Botany, Landscape Design, Agronomy, Floral Design, Entomology, Urban Planning or related discipline.
• Must be registered as a full time student at a community college or university
• Must include with application: school transcript, attendance record, 2 letters of recommendation, and a letter detailing career ambitions

Application Deadline: March 23, 2018

Application: Application available in the counseling office

2018 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 here  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLr0TkDMNmrLtj2q3O_P_z4f4nWsN0IeuyEAlNrtGi6H95Zg/viewform

Deadline March 23rd 

Ray Jones Scholarship Fund  The RAY JONES SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides financial assistance to selected California Indian students graduating from a central valley high school and pursuing a postsecondary degree. Five scholarship awards of $2,500 each will be awarded to selected applicants seeking a post-secondary degree at a two or four- year college, university, or vocational- technical school. One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a selected applicant seeking a bachelor's degree from a four year college or university. Applications are available in the counseling office.  Due March 31, 2018

Tulare County League of Mexican-American Women Scholarship

Amount

Eligibility Requirements:  

• Must be a resident of or have a permanent address in TulareCounty
• Must be entering a post secondary institution
• Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Must demonstrate financial need

Application Requirements:

• Scholarship application
• Financial data & family background form
• Student autobiography
• Two scholarship recommendations Forms enclosed in sealed envelope
• Official high school or college transcripts
• Courses currently in progress

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/

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.

Hope Elementary School Scholarship

Must have graduated from Hope Elementary  Due March 31st  Applications in the Counseling office 

April

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/