Scholarship Information
2020- 2021 Scholarship Information- Arranged by dates due.
March
ACSA Scholarship
Amount: $400
Criteria: Graduating Senior, college plans, the parent or legal guardian must have a current membership with the Tulare County Charter of ACSA, and 2.5 GPA or higher.
Application: Email dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org for the application
Deadline: March 5, 2021
Tri Counties Bank
Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
Criteria: Income Base & Merit scholarship. Students attending a community college or a 4-year college and interested in public service, community engagement, and business entrepreneurship- especially among our economically- disadvantaged youth.
Application: https://www.tcbk.com/about/scholarship-assistance
Deadline: March 10, 2021
Friends of the CA. State Fair Scholarship
Amount: Various Amounts
Criteria: The Friends of the California State Fair offers 14 categories of scholarships with varying eligibility requirements. Applicants may apply for one scholarship category of their choice per year. Applicants must meet all of the criteria for a specific scholarship to be an eligible candidate. Applicants must plan to enroll for both the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. Students graduating after the fall of 2019 are not eligible to apply, as this scholarship is intended for the full academic year. The scholarship categories and requirements are listed on the next application page.
Application:https://www.castatefair.org/scholarship/
Deadline: Extended Deadline March 2, 2021, by 11:59 pm PST
Bartlett Scholarship 2021
Amount: $6,000
Criteria: The selection of recipients for the Bartlett Scholarship are based on the following criteria. Each factor is weighted as indicated.
1. Academic Evaluation-40%
- a. GPA (min 3.0 cum)
- b. Rigor of courses (AP classes, Honors, level of Core courses)
- c. SAT scores (High school only)
2. Financial Need-30%
3. Personal Interview-20%
4. Activities and Employment-10%
Application: https://forms.gle/ovbYRLSvgiKQYX5b7
Deadline: March 12, 2021 by 5:00pm Interviews: Saturday, April 10th
CSEA Scholarship- email me for the application dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
parent or grandparent be a CURRENT ACTIVE PAYING MEMBER AT THE LOCAL CHAPTER 38 LEVEL. THE APPLICANT MUST BE PLANNING TO ATTEND TWO OR FOUR YEARS OF COLLEGE, A VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR COLLEGE AFTER GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL. If applicant is not sure of the parent or grandparent membership status, the applicant’s parent can simply contact our local chapter to verify their current member status. The deadline for The Local CSEA Chapter 38 Scholarship Application is March 20, 2021.
Zonta Club- Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Women age from 16-19 yrs old studying at a secondary school, college or university, community service, experience in local government, student government, or leadership, volunteer leadership achievements, knowledge of Zonta International and its program.
Application: dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
Deadline: March 1, 2020
New as of 1/7/2020
Tulare County Cattlewomen Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Student must attend University or community college, major in an agriculture field with livestock emphasis highly preferred,
Application: dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
Deadline: Postmarked by March 1, 2021
Tulare County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Amount: $1000-$2500
Criteria: HS students attending a Tulare County High school & majoring in Agricultural Career
Application: http://www.tulcofb.org/index.php?page=formScholarshipIntro
Deadline: March 1, 2021
Focus On Unity in Education
Amount: $1000 (4 scholarships)
Criteria: HS Graduate with 2.5+ GPA, must be a full-time student for the Fall of 2021 @ a community college or university. Plan to obtain a credential for a career in Education. Must reside in the Central California county. Must complete application, essay, HS transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation.
Application: NOT AVAILABLE YET
Deadline: March
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, 2021
The Samaritan Scholarship/Fresno Pacific University
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Undocumented students, must have attended & graduated from a California HS, demonstrates Christian commitment, admitted to Fresno Pacific University, and must have completed the CA Dream Act Application.
Application Process: https://www.fresno.edu/students/student-financial-services/types-aid/scholarships/samaritan-scholarship
Deadline: Fall Semester: March 2, 2021, & Spring Semester December 1, 2021
NAF Scholarships (5 available)
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: Must be graduating Pathway senior or graduate of a NAF academy, 3.00 GPA,
Application Process: https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarship/tmcf-naf-scholarship/
Deadline: Different dates
Sportquest
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: Athlete
Application Process: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Tulare County League of Mexican American Women
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Resident or permanent address in TC, entering a post-secondary institution for 2020-2021 yr, 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. Application: Email dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
Caltrans District 6 - Transportation Scholarship
Amount:$1,000- $2,000 (4 scholarships available)
Criteria: HS from District 6/Central Region includes Tulare County, 2.5 GPA or better, plan to attend university or junior college or trade school, plan to pursue a career in one of the following fields or other related transportation fields.
Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zl-zWYOFKuG5gaIWeCrh6s_VLK1pMUkt/view?usp=sharing
Deadline: Postmarked March 27, 2021
Italian Catholic Federation
Amount: $400
Criteria: Students with at least a 3.20 GPA and/or are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois, and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation is established. or 2) if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, the student must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established - membership of a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is mandatory.
Questions call : 1-888-423-1924
Application process: http://www.icf.org/
Deadline: March 15, 2021
April
Read for Life
Amount: $500
Criteria: HS seniors in Tulare County who performed a minimum of 50 hrs of volunteer service outside of school focusing on improving literacy in Tulare County, minimum 3.0 GPA, and plan to attend a college, university, or vocational/trade school in the US.
Application: https://www.readforlife.org/resources#PassTheWordScholarship
Deadline: April 9, 2021
Porterville Education Foundation
Amount: $5,000
Criteria: HS students graduating from PUSD, 3.8 weighted GPA, Personal Statement 500 word including A) Career and educational goals and plans to achieve goals B) Challenges that may affect goals C) Volunteer /Community involvement highlight leadership in or creation of any of these involvements D) other activities in or out of school in which you have enjoyed success E) Achievements/ Honors/Awards
Application: Email dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
Deadline: April 16th
Mike Rowe WORKS Foundation
Amount: Various
Criteria: Students 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/
Lower Tule River Irrigation District Scholarship- The Scholarship has been established for students enrolled in a course of study related to agriculture and water resources. Only those students enrolled in accredited four-year colleges or universities are eligible for the Scholarship. Application https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2?ui=2&ik=2afd24a96e&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f
May
A. Baptista Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $5000
Criteria: One winner will be awarded $5,000. Eligible applicants must be 18+ years of age, enrolled or planning to enroll in college, university or trade school no later than Fall 2022 and a U.S. citizen or legal resident of: Tulare, CA, Kern, CA, Fresno, CA.
Application: https://www.myscholarship.app/ABaptistaMemorialScholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2021
June
Deadline - June 19, 2021
Amount of Award - $500.
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
Scholarship Search Websites:
www.CaliforniaColleges.edu – Complete list of California colleges & universities with $$$ http://www.campusexplorer.com/scholarships - Find scholarships by schools & majors
http://www.cappex.com – College & scholarship search
http://www.chegg.com/scholarships – Scholarship search
http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com/scholarships-for-high-school-students.html
www.collegeboard.com - College search, SAT, PSAT & AP information
www.collegescholarships.com – College & Scholarship search
www.collegeview.com – College, Career & Major search
www.discovercolleges.com – Christian college & university search, scholarship drawings
http://www.education-leadership.org – Professional development internships
http://e4fc.org/scholarshiplists.html - Scholarships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship
http://www.fastweb.com – Scholarship search
http://financialaid.ucdavis.edu/scholarships/outside.html - Scholarship search and tips outside of UC Davis http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ www.Gocollege.com - The Student’s Reference to Finding Money and Getting the Most out of College Education
www.hsf.net – Scholarships for Hispanic students
http://www.icanaffordcollege.com – Money for community college
https://www.salliemae.com/plan-for-college/ - Scholarship search & Student Loans
www.Scholarships.com- Scholarship & College search
https://scholarships360.org – Scholarship search
http://scholarshipamerica.org – Scholarship & Financial Aid
www.Scholarshipexperts.com – Scholarship matching service
http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/ - Scholarship search
http://scholarshipmentor.com/content/current-scholarships - Scholarship newsletter
https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/cancer-scholarships/ - students fighting or have fought cancer
http://www.schoolproof.com – College & Major match
www.Studentawards.com – Scholarship matching and peer to peer support
http://www.suntrusteducation.com – Paying for college plan & advice
www.Supercollege.com – Scholarship & college search
http://studentscholarships.org – Scholarship search & Career and Salary comparison
http://tuitionfundingsources.com - Scholarships, Financial Aid, Student Loans & Career Info https://www.unigo.com/scholarships - Directory of Scholarships
http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship - Monthly scholarship drawings
http://weeklyscholarshipalert.com/ - Weekly notices with links to scholarships
http://www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps - monthly scholarships awards
www.zinch.com - Zinch, helping with paying for books
www.scholarships4students.com- scholarships for every student
www.questbridge.org - scholarships for high achieving low income students
http://www.getintocollege.com/ Student and parent help for college applicationsOctober
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: October 31, 2020
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 per year
Criteria: High graduate, community service, leadership, and competitive.
Application Process: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Deadline: October 31, 2020
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 - $20,000
Criteria: Overcoming adversity, character, financial need, good academics, citizenship.
Application Process: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline: October 25, 2020
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: See the application for details
Application Process: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship-2016/1003659
Deadline: October 31, 2020
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest
Amount: Varies
Criteria: A 3-5 min original written essay then recorded in English on audiotape: See application for more details.
Deadline: Oct 31, 2020
November
Elk’s National Foundation 2020 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 15, 2020
November
Education Matters Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Criteria: high school student, write a 250-word essay on Education Matters.
Application: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Deadline: November 30, 2020
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: https://www.ushli.org/2018/08/20/scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders-now-available-for-2019-2020/
Deadline: November 30, 2020
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
December
Dell Scholarships
Amount: $20,000 for up to 6 years
Criteria: High School students having financial need, wanting to attend a 4-year college
Application process: https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
Deadline: December 1, 2020
EECU's 2020 Student Grant Program
Amount: $2,000
Criteria: must be a member of EECU as of June 6, 2019, pursuing a post-high school education at a community college, university/college, vocational/technical school, or advanced professional training in the U.S. Members who submit a completed application.
Application: https://www.myeecu.org/home/news-resources/financial-resources/student-grant-program
Deadline: December 4, 2020
Science Ambassador Scholarship
Amount: Various
Criteria: full-tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or math, 3-minute video of yourself explaining a STEN topic
Website: https://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/
Deadline: December 14, 2020
AXA Achievement Scholarships
Amount: $10,000 (52 awards available)
Criteria: Demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity
Application: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Deadline: December 15, 2020
The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Create a Video of as to why you deserve this scholarship
Application Process: https://www.leadroster.com/?scholarship
Deadline: December 15, 2020
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: Dec. 15, 2020
Amount: $1,000 - 3,000
Criteria: Hispanic, 3.0 GPA or higher, HS senior, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, or qualify under DACA.
Process: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
Deadline: December 6, 2020
The Samaritan Scholarship/Fresno Pacific University
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Undocumented students, must have attended & graduated from a California HS, demonstrates Christian commitment, admitted to Fresno Pacific University, and must have completed the CA Dream Act Application.
Application Process: https://www.fresno.edu/students/student-financial-services/types-aid/scholarships/samaritan-scholarship
Deadline: Fall Semester: March 2, 2020, & Spring Semester December 1, 2020
Make the U (Haze la U)
Amount: up to $3,500
Criteria: Hispanic student, Academic Excellence, Community Service
Application Process: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/community-responsibility/make-the-u
Deadline: December 6, 2020
January
RAM Trucks Dealer Scholarship, America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, John Deere, AGCO, Ford Built Tough
Amount: $500 - $2,000
Criteria: FFA member, HS student, attending 2 yr or 4yr college or vocational program, student maybe for their FFA activities and/ or work experience, leadership and service activities as well as academic record. Financial need is considered on selected scholarships as required by the sponsor.
Website:https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
Deadline: January 14 2021
dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
Deadline: February 21, 2020
Tulare County School Boards Association
Amount: $350
Criteria: HS grad with a 2.75 GPA or higher, good citizenship, participation in extracurricular activities, community involvement, enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning.
Applications: Email me at dnewkirk@portervilleschools.org
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/
Deadline: February 1, 2021
EM Tharp Scholarship
Deadline February 1st
The E.M. Tharp Scholarship will be awarded based on eligibility as outlined in the criteria below, as well as the quality of the application. Grades and financial need will be assessed but are not the only factors considered when awarding the scholarship. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jspf=001cwdJebsb8a6efNmVWKa_zPuDcMfXXk7uTKswRswZ_zAS4bC0wjUFdrzb2ncaKcQshIDjPpg2rnAvM-ZIOiormNDzdCxKHjaLL71aVP4zVx7fGtQhr04P1BkNeZxU9o-q5ifQspYBIabNrVRxvKBOFE-gpEPbZbIV&c=fd1SGKdlaCcy39-bgOsalRq2pmiajy3-chwRu19P3x6LyqUu_Eu01g==&ch=TH8_UEALQbOcS1MdBr4vGD4MGrQqpkbMNo_6XCssGFruSpgE5BObxg==
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, 2021
Ruiz 4 Kids
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: HS 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 school.
Application: http://www.ruiz4kids.org/scholarships/
Deadline: February 7, 2021
Future of Forestry Scholarship
Amount: $14,000
Criteria: Are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident that are not an Oregon resident, has an unweighted high school GPA of 3.25 or higher OR a transfer GPA of 3.00 or higher and will enroll as a full-time undergraduate student seeking their first bachelor’s degree in Fall 2020.
Application: https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/undergraduate-programs/future-forestry-scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Sons of Italy: National Leadership Grants (Varies Scholarships)
Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
Criteria: US Citizen of Italian descent, enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or graduate program at an accredited academic institution.
Application Process: https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/
Deadline: February 28, 2021