Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Fall 2016 Updated Dec. 8, 2016
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Scholarship / Essay Application – Apple Store / Go to application store – Purchase and download the “Scholly” app for 99 cents. This will help you find Scholarships and Essay samples.
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FAFSA & CA Dream Act application / FINANCIAL AID FORMS: FAFSA & CA Dream Act application Opens OCTOBER 1, 2016
Please make sure you submit for your Financial Aid papers as soon as possible.
Gates Millennium Scholarship / Early Jan. TBA / Scholarship Requirements: Be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.US citizen or permanent resident,GPA 3.3 or better or earned a high school GED. Will enroll in college our university fall of 2016 as full-time first-year student seeking a college degree Demonstrated leadership Meet the Federal Pell Grant criteria for eligibility Completed 3 required Gates Millennium Scholarship application forms: Student Application Form Nominator Form (independent evaluation of high school students academic record) Recommender Form (independent evaluation of student's community service and leadership activities) Submit Applications- Submit online application by the deadline in January. Gates Millennium Scholarship Application website: https://nominations.gmsp.orgFor more information, go to: http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/AboutUs.aspx
JobRedi Grants Sponsored by Cortopassi Foundation / $2,500
(Maximum of $10,000) / Dec. 13th @ 6th period / There will be an Informational Scholarship Presenattion on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 during 6th period @ the Educational Planning Center. Stop by the EPC to sign up.
Application opens January 2, 2017. I No GPA requirement to apply. Senior, you would need to enroll in an approved CERTIFICATE program (not an associates degree),
PG&E Better Together STEM Scholarship Program / TBA
Check in
Jan. 2017 / Not yet available. Check in January 2017/ Open to high school and college students pursuing a major in a STEM field. Demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, leaders in their schools or community. For more information, visit: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your-community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/bright-mind-scholarships/bright-mind-scholarships.page
National Space Club Scholarship / (1) $10,000 / 12/2/16 / US Citizen, Seniors in HS pursuing a career in the STEM fields. For more information, go to: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_national_space_club_scholarship_9014.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201610&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87
CA Assoc. of Educational Office Professionals / $1,000 / 12/12/16
(post-marked by) / HS Senior majoring in business or education. To obtain an application form, go to: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e31c6db3db2b9c198b0912/t/580013f29de4bbe7fc807b8e/1476400114767/Scholarship+Application+2017.pdf
Burger King Scholars Program / $1,000 to $50,000 / Deadline
12/15/16 / Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000, and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service. The application period for the 2016-2016 school year begins on Oct. 15, 2016 and ends on Dec. 15, 2016.
https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/ ONLY THE FIRST 50,000 applicants will be accepted. Application must be electronically submitted.
NRA Scholarship / (4) $1,000 / 12/31/16 / Open to elementary, junior high and high school students. Essay about 1,000 words, neat and legible (double spaced, typed preferred. For more information, please go to:
http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_nra_scholarship_9009.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201610&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship / 1/5/17 / *Note: Will close once 25,000 applications are received. Apply early. For more information, go to: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
2016-2017 San Joaquin Engineers Council Scholarship / $1,500 / 1/7/17 / Graduating Seniors planning to enroll in an engineering curriculum. For more information and to apply, please go to: www.sjec-ca.org
Ron Brown Scholar Program / Final deadline: 1/9/17 / Must be Black/African American. Must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential. Must participate in community service activities, demonstrate financial need. US Citizen or permanent resident visa card. For more information, go to: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description
Lincoln Center Scholarship / (3) $1,000 / 1/9/17 / Graduating HS Senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher, enrolled in a school located in SJ County. Complete and mail application with attachments by 1/9/17. Please visit:
http://lincolncentershops.com/scholarship-program/
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative / $6,000 (?) / 2/1/17 / Graduating HS, community college, nursing, and medical students in northern and central California.
To recognize service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer community. For more information, please visit: www.equalityscholarship.org
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Access Network ERG / $3,000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors and continuing students. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Black ERG / $1000 - $5000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors and continuing students. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Asian ERG / $2000 - $3000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors
IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Latino ERG / $1000 - $2000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors and continuing students. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Legacy ERG / $3000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students, and continuing students in certificate programs related to supporting Senior communities. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Pride Network ERG / $6000 / 2/1/17 / High School or community college graduate between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2016. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
PSEA ERG / $1000 / 2/1/17 / Related to PG&E Employee Dependents ONLY. College-bound high school seniors and continuing students. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Samahan ERG / $1000 - $2000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learnmore and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Veterans ERG / $5000 – or more / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors and continuing students. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
PG&E Employee Resource Group (ERG)
Women’s Network ERG / $3000 - $5000 / 2/1/17 / College-bound high school seniors. IMPORTANT! Students need to complete the general scholarship application AND the supplemental application to the specific Employee Resource Group. If students are applying for multiple Employee Resource Group scholarships, supplemental applications must be completed for each one.. Deadline for all application materials is MONDAY, February 1, 2017. To learn more and apply, visit: http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/
Sons of Italy Western Foundation / 3/1/17 / Academic Awards for high school seniors and Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for high school seniors for the summer of 2017. For more information, visit:
CA Assoc. of Wine grape Growers Foundation / (2) $8,000 4 year
(4) $2,000
2 year / 3/24/17 / Seniors, if your parent or legal guardian is employed by a wine grape grower, apply for the CAWG foundation scholarship program. Please visit: www.cawgfoundation.org or call 916 379-8995
C CA Assoc. of Wine grape Growers Foundation
Robert Miller Scholarship / 3/24/17 / Senior students interested in majoring in Viticulture and Enology, attending Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, SLO. Please visit: www.cawgfoundation.org or call 916 379-8995
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE: Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
§ Students who are residents of WICHE states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state.
§ The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates. Many institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each academic year, so apply early!
§ WICHE members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
§ For more information, please visit: http://www.wiche.edu/wue
§ Money for College Available NOW for Middle Income Families
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§ California's Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program is available to undergraduate students with family incomes up to $150,000 who attend a UC or CSU campus. MCS awards will be based on a sliding scale according to family income.
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§ Scholarship amounts will vary by student and institution, and the maximum award will be 40% of the system wide - or base - tuition and fees amount once the program is fully implemented in 2017-2018. Scholarships for this academic year are still available.
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§ Students who are currently enrolled at a CSU or UC and have not yet applied for financial aid (submitted a FAFSA) can apply TODAY to see if they are eligible for a Middle Class Scholarship. Students should contact their campus Financial Aid Office for more information.
§ To file a FAFSA go to: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
§ For more information on the MCS program go to: http://www.csac.ca.gov/mcs.asp
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§ Scholarship/Financial Aid Workshop Website:
§ www.fastweb.com
§ http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
§ www.scholarships.com
§ https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
ITUNES: Schoold – Free College Search & Scholarship Match (Iphone & Android)
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§ SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE:
§ www.athleticaid.com
§ Additional Scholarship Resources:
§ https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/scholarship-resources
§ SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES (IN ALPHA ORDER):
§ http://collegeprofiles.com/scholarships.html#Q
§ MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
§ www.meritaid.com
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§ FASHION SCHOOL
§ http://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/top-10-fashion-merchandising-schools-southwest-2014
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§ ANIMATION SCHOOL
§ http://www.animationcareerreview.com/
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§ DELTA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
§ To see a list of scholarships, please visit:
https://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/finaid/scholarships/index.html
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· Scholarship Gateway – Free Scholarships for Minorities
· http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm