LHS EDUCATIONAL PLANNING CENTER SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER Spring 2013

Friday, March 8, 2013, 2013

SCHOLARSHIP NAME / AMOUNT / DUE
DATE / BASIC CRITERIA / GRADE
2013 Stockton USD Scholarship Catalog / click on Parent & Student Tab, select Scholarship Catalog & Scholarship application. There are many local scholarships that Lincoln students can apply to.
For more information, contact Mrs. Hernandez
Any College / Go to: / 12
It Pays to Think / Over $1 Million in Scholarships . . . You choose who wins! Go to:
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Grafius Family Scholarship / The Grafius Family Scholarship will not be award 2012-2013 school year. Thank you. / 12
American Legion Need A Lift? / Get Money for College the kind you don’t pay back! For more information, visit:
North Stockton Rotary / (4) $1,000 / 3/11/13 / Cliff Doctherman (students planning to attend UOP), 3 other scholarship will be awarded to students planning to attend any college or university. Demonstration of community service, extra curricular activities, support of the ideals of Rotary and sense of responsibility towards education. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
North Stockton Rotary
Lisa Hunefeld vocation scholarship / (4) $500 scholarship / 3/11/13 / Seniors who’s career goals are towards medical/dental assiting, nursing, construction or the automotive industry. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Programs / $1,000 to $2,000 / 3/15/13 / The Asian Pacific Fund administers 12 scholarship programs, each with unique eligibility criteria. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000 and many are renewable. Who can apply? Incoming or current college students of various ethnic backgrounds. Must plan to be enrolled full time in the Fall. Minimum of 3.0 GPA and be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident unless otherwise stated. Application deadline: March 15, 2013.
Rotary Club of Stockton Frank Thornton Smith Music Scholarship / 3/15/13 / Awarded to promising music students graduating from high school majoring in music. Essay and Audition is required. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of CA / $500 / 3/15/13 / Portuguese ancestry, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extra-curricular activities. Goto: / 12
Italian Catholic Federation / $400 / 3/15/13 / Graduating Seniors of Italian Descent who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Must be Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or lives where Branches are established, to qualify if either Roman Catholic parent or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation”. Visit their website at
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Tod A. Anton Scholarship / 3/28/13 / Looking for students that exhibit great character, community service, and commitment to education. Scholarships are available to student continuing their education at any junior college, college, university or trade school. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application
Caltrans 2013 Engineering/Architectural Scholarship / $1,000 / 3/29/13 / Senor, intend to enroll in engineering or architectural curriculum at a CA Comm. College, CA State College or CA University, must be creative in addressing transportation issues, exhibit community and school involvement. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form / 12
California Alarm Association / $40,000 / 3/30/13 / Children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of CA.Essay about how their parent or guardian helps secure their community. This essay is judged on grammar and contenct. See Mrs. Hernandez
Stockton Republican Women Federated / 3/31/13 / Senior, 3.0 GPA or better, registered for college in the fall of 2013, US Citizen. See Mrs. Hernandez for more information / 12
Caltrans District 10 Scholarship. / $1,000 / 3/31/13 / Senior, 2.6 GPA, plan to attend a university or junior college. Applicants must meet the scholarship criteria to apply. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form.
Stockton Japanese American Citizens League
Elizabeth Humbargar,
Goeroge & Amy Matsumoto
Stockton Chapter JACL, Union Bank, Edward & Bernice Endow, Baba Family Memorial and Dobana Family Memorial Scholarships / (7) Scholarships / 4/1/13 / Stockton JACL Membership required on 5 of 7 scholarships. Membership application attached. Please complete only ONE application, transcript and one letter of recommendation needed to qualify for the JACL Scholarship. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form / 12
Northern CA Golf Association (NCGA) Foundation / 4/1/13 / Numerous scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. Preference will be given to those with an active interest in golf, but it is not mandatory. Please visit for more details.
CA Assoc. of Supervisors of Child welfare & Attendance / (7) $500 / 4/1/13 / Looking for candidates who may NOT have a perfect academic record throughout high school. CASCWA is looking for a student who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to a variety of reasons, including but not limited to personal or family problems. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
CA Wine Grape Growers Foundation / 4/5/2013 / HS Seniors whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are vineyard employees of a CA Wine Grape Grower. Download application at: or see Mrs. Hernandez
CA Wine Grape Growers Foundation Robert Miller Scholarship / 4/5/13 / For Viticulture and Enology majors at either Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
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Leo’s Club Scholarship / $500 / 4/8/13 / Senior graduating from LHS, active member of Leo’s Club, must attend an accredited college or university. 2.5 GPA. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
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Sherry Pratt Memorial Scholarship / $500 / 4/8/13 / Graduating senior who is attending college next year and has the following qualities: academic improvement throughout high school, determination to succeed despite obstacles, ability to work cooperatively with others, shows a passion for life. See Mrs Hernandez / 12
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Lt. Col. Mark D. Taylor, M.D. Memorial Scholarship / $1,000 / 4/8/13 / Graduating senior of LHS ROTC program who best exemplifies Lt. Taylor attributes: self sacrifice, unselfishness, determination, bravery and teamwork. If an ROTC graduate cannot fulfill this scholarship, other graduating seniors may be considered for this award. Must have at least a 3.20 GPA. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form.
LUSD Alex G. Spanos Scholarship / $500 / 4/8/13 / 3.0 GPA, essay, demonstrate financial need. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
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CB Merchant Scholarship / $1,000 / 4/8/13 / Senior who is interested in pursuing a college education, or advanced training, in the field of business or a business related major. Student should have demonstrated the ability, interest, and enthusiasm for the field of business as a high school student. This could be accomplished in a class, classes in high school, employment or individual entrepreneurship. See Mrs. Hernandez for application
form.
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CSEA Lincoln Chapter 282 / 4/8/13 / Senior, mother, father , grandparent or guardian must be a member in good standing of CSEA #282. 2.5 GPA. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
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Clark Construction/
McCarthy 4 year scholarship / (1) $10,000 renewable 4 years / 4/15/13 / Senior, 2.0 GPA, student of the Engineering and Construction Academy, pursuing a 4 year degree associated with construction. Full time student, available to work as a Summer Intern with a construction company. See Mrs. Hernandez / 12
SJ Co. Chapter of CA Women for Agriculture Scholarships / $500 (2 year)
$1,000 (4 year) / 4/15/13 / Participated in FFA, 4-H or Grange activities during high school, goal oriented student that demonstrates ability to balance an academic schedule, extra curricular activities, full time student, agriculture major and/or career in the agricultural industry. See Mrs. Hernandez / 12
Lodi District Grape Growers Assoc. Jim Kissler Memorial Scholarship / (3) $2,000 / 4/15/13 / Senior, have a relationship with a farming operation in Crush District 11. Essay explaining his or her career aspirations. See Mrs. Hernandez / 12
Michael David Family Foundation Scholarship / (3) $2,000 / 4/15/13 / Seniors who will be graduating from high school in Crush District 11 that have a relationship with a farming operation in Crush District 11 (such applicants may major in area of study). Or will be majoring in agriculture related field. Essay explaining how agriculture has been a positive influence on your life and how do you think it will shape your future. See Mrs. Hernandez
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Cowell Education Scholarship / (2) $500 / 4/19/13 / LHS Seniors of ethnic minority groups (African-Americans. Asians, Filipinos, Hispanics and Native Americans), 3.2 GPA, letter of acceptance from a four year educational institution, strong desire for a career in education (teaching, school counseling, school psychology or speech therapy). See Mrs. Hernandez / 12
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The Andrew Cox Memorial Scholarship / $500 / 4/19/13 / Lincoln HS Senior, must not have accepted a full ride scholarship, pursuit of an athletic career at the collegiate level, 3.0 GPA. Essay, letters of recommendation and a list of community involvements required. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form / 12
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The Ghio Family Teacher Scholarship / $1,000 / 4/19/13 / Lincoln Senior who is pursuing a teaching career. 3.0 GPA. See Mrs. Hernandez for an application form. / 12
Student Insights (Market Research for Higher Education / (1) $4,000
(2) $1,000
(9) 500 / 4/21/13 / No Minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA, no essay required, no application form and no application fees. Simply log on to and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. A random drawing of all completed applications will be selected. For more information about the company, log on to / 12
FilMAPS Scholarship / (5) $500 / 4/25/13 / Senior, Filipino descent, 3.5 GPA or higher, pursue a college education. See Mrs. Hernandez.
Asian Pacific Community Fund Verizon / $10,000 / 4/30/13 / Current high school seniors planning to major in math, engineering, or a technical science (i.e. informatics, computer science, aerospace engineering, etc.) Please go to:
Civil Service Employees Insurance Co. / $250 to $1,500 / 5/3/13 / Seniors, children of full time or retired public employees. Application are available online at cseinsurance.com/community/youth-scholarship.asp
Compassion & Choices, No. CA
Writing Contest / $1,000
$500
$250 / 5/15/13 / Typed essay, no more than 1,000 words. Essay prompt: “Why do I need an advance directive when I turn 18?” See Mrs. HErnandez / 11 & 12
WiseChoice / $2,500 / 5/31/12 / US students graduating from high school in 2013-2016. Register for WiseChoice (it’s free). Respond200 words max): Do you think “college fit matters” in the college selection process? Explain your answer. Apply at:
Athletic Website Scholarship / Go to:
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Lincoln Latin Leadership Award / TBA / Information will be available next week
CA Chafee Foster Youth Grant Program / Full Ride / Current or Former “foster youth” planning to attend a technical or vocation school or college.
See Mrs. Hernandez
CA Dept. of Veterans / Full Ride / Veteran’s disability must be service connected. Contact Ron Green, Co. of SJ Veterans Service 468-2916
CA College Fee Waiver Program / College Fee Waived / Parent who is disabled veteran. Must be a CA resident. Go to
CSEA Scholarship / Parents must be CSEA Members. Go to:
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Latino Scholarships /