Upcoming Scholarship List

Kassandra Azzoo, Staff Writer

Ensure you meet the critique for the scholarship you are applying for. (Will be updated bi-weekly)

 

 


 

 Oz Foundation is a family organization that has funded the college education of students from low-income backgrounds. The ideal candidate is someone who is presently attending high school or college and has demonstrated that he or she is capable of college/university work but does not have the financial resources to attend college. http://www.ozfoundation.com/


Going to College for Teaching, Tech? Apply for $2,500 Scholarships

San Diego Unified high school seniors interested in degrees in teaching or STEM studies can win scholarships of about $2,500, officials said.

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The San Diego Education Fund says applications for college scholarships will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 21.

The Rising Educators Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a degree in teaching by attending a community or four-year college in San Diego County, can demonstrate financial need and plan to teach for three years in the San Diego Unified School District. The Educators Rising Scholars Program works to increase the diversity of the pool of local educators teaching in San Diego schools. The program awards multiyear scholarships (including teaching credential year) to outstanding, low-income students who reflect the diversity of the San Diego district.

http://www.sdef.org/programs/educatorsrisingprogram.html


STEM Scholarships are for those planning to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics by attending a community or four-year college in San Diego County and can demonstrate financial need.

http://www.sdef.org/programs/futuresteminnovators.html

For more information about SDEF and its scholarship programs, including links to the online application forms, visit

sdef.org

http://www.sdef.org/


Ina Goodwin Tateuchi and her late husband, Atsuhiko Tateuchi, both came from hard-working families and were taught to appreciate and respect education. They wish to provide $5000 scholarships for students from the Pacific Rim states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington) who demonstrate hard work, dedication and sincerity. Students must have financial need, academic merit and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry, including multi-ethnic Asians. Students from middle income families are encouraged to apply. This scholarship will be renewable for up to four years (undergraduate studies only).

Tateuchi Foundation

Academic Year: 2016 – 2017

Scholarship Amount: $5,000.00

Number of Awards: 10

Application Start Date: 12/31/2015

Application Due Date: 3/1/2016

 

The link to this scholarship description can be found here:

http://www.washboard.org/ScholarshipDetails/The+Seattle+Foundation/2016-2017/Atsuhiko+Tateuchi+Memorial+Scholarship+-+Tateuchi+Foundation

 

And a list of other scholarships can be found here:

http://www.washboard.org/Seeker/Scholarships/SearchResults.aspx?val=Seattle%20Foundation


San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation

 

San Diego County Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation is seeking need-based scholarship applicants for the 2016-17 academic year. High School seniors who have financial need and who will be attending a college or university in San Diego County full-time in the 2016-17 school years are encouraged to apply.

 

The application is available online at sdccsf.org through March 2, 2016.


San Diego Downtown Lions Scholarship Fund-$1,500 awarded!!

Criteria:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen(or legal resident) and residents of the U.S. Graduating seniors will be selected only from Hoover, Garfield, Kearny, Monarch, Twain, Lincoln, and San Diego High School..
  • Seeking seniors who have demonstrated a desire to serve their communities. Scholarships will be awarded based on scholarship, financial need and demonstrated community service.
  • Applications in counseling office and ready for pick up by Feb. 8 afterschool in scholarship folders by Mrs. Pringle’s office.

Must mail in and due by March 21 2016


Sunflower Scholarship Fund ranging from$2,000-$10,000 –Local Seniors from San Diego!!!

The Chelsea’s Light Foundation’s Sunflower Scholarship Fund Academic Scholarship is a funding opportunity offered to academically successful students who are passionate about inspiring positive change in their communities. Scholarships have ranged from $2,000-$10,000 and are intended to be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board and moving expenses.

Eligibility:

  • High School senior
  • Must reside in San Diego County
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA

Attending 4 year college or university in the fall 2016. Extra-Curricular activities and community service-Due March 11.

Must mail in application packet… Pick it up in Counseling Office by Feb. 8, afterschool in the scholarship folder by Mrs. Pringle’s office.


FEMALES ONLY

This is a friendly reminder that Athena is pleased to announce that five (5) Merit Scholarships are available to qualified San Diego County graduating high school women who in the 2016 school year will be attending a four-year university and who plan a career in the sciences (science, math, engineering, computer science). Outstanding applicants will be well-rounded young women who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership in school organizations, and community involvement. Each scholarship is a minimum of $2,500 per year for two years, and is subject to renewal for two successive years after the scholarship is initially granted. The Athena San Diego Foundation has the sole and absolute discretion to renew each scholarship based upon the availability of funds for all scholarships previously awarded and to be awarded in the future.

Moreover, scholarships will be considered for renewal as long as the recipient: 1) can demonstrate that she remains enrolled in a science, math, engineering, or computer science program at a four-year university and is thereby committed to a career in the respective field; and 2) provides documentary proof of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Annual attendance by each recipient at the Athena San Diego Pinnacle Awards is encouraged. Scholarships will be paid directly to the university in which the recipient is enrolled.

A copy of the application is posted on the Athena web site at http://athenasd.org/pinnacle-scholarship/how-to-apply/. Submissions must be made by mail (no on-line application process will be provided and no e-mailed applications will be accepted).

All submissions must include the following:

  • A completed scholarship application (attached),
  • An official copy of your high school transcript,
  • A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher at your high school.

 

The deadline for submission of the application packet is February 29, 2016. Please note that all documents must be postmarked on or before that date – including school transcripts.

Application packets should be mailed to:

Amy Romaker

Athena Pinnacle Scholarships

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200

San Diego, CA   92130

 

(( Selection of qualified scholarship recipients will be made in April 2016 and only winners will be notified. Scholarship recipients will be honored at and must attend the Athena San Diego Pinnacle Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 28th, 2016. Each recipient must submit official proof of enrollment in the university of their choice to Athena San Diego no later than October 1, 2016, or forfeit her scholarship to an alternate recipient.))


 Jeffrey D. Sollender College Scholarship

One – two scholarships totalling up to $3,000 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior(s) in San Diego County who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Funds may be applied to college tuition, room and board, and fees.

Eligible students must:
– Demonstrate outstanding achievement in the workplace, entrepreneurial ventures, or community service.
– Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
– Have a gross family income of no more than $90,000 per year.

The scholarship may be renewed based on eligibility.

Deadline: Monday, February 29, 2016, 5 pm.
www.jcfsandiego.org/scholarships

http://jcfsandiego.org/young-adults/jeffreydsollenderscholarship/


http://www.pflag.com/scholarship-applicants/

Minimum 3.0 GPA for High School Seniors

  • Minimum 2.8 GPA for Undergraduate/Graduate Students
  • Resident of San Diego County at time of application
  • LGBT high school senior continuing to full-time undergraduate study or
  • LGBT full-time undergraduate or graduate student
  • Attend the San Diego PFLAG “Launching Leaders Luncheon” on Friday, May 13, 2016 in-person.