Scholarships on File
The
following scholarships are on file in the Career Center.
Visit the Career Center with questions, to view the most updated list
of scholarships, or to receive a hard copy of the application.
National scholarship listings available at FastWeb.
| Date | Sponsor | Description | Amount | Contact | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2005 | AXA Achievement Scholarship | Students must be current seniors, US citizens or legal residents, and plan to enroll full-time in college next year. Student must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community, or the workplace. | $10,000 (state), +$15,000 (national) | web |
1 (800) 537-4180 |
| 12/15/2005 | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - The Geisinger Scholarship Program | Awarded to six first-year students admitted to the College of Engineering at UMich. Recipients must be pursuing an undergraduate program in engineering. Scholarship is for four years of undergraduate study and annual renewal is contingent on maintenance of a 3.0 GPA. | $20,000 | web |
(734) 647-7113 |
| 12/19/2005 | Metro PCS Community Scholars Program | Open to Seniors who plan to continue education in college (2 or 4 year). Applicants should be students who have demonstrated exceptional involvement in volunteerism and community service, in addition to academics (3.0 minimum GPA). Get application online. | (12) $1,000 | web |
(800) 245-9147 |
| 12/31/2005 | San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club Miss Teen Chinatown, "Miss Teen on Broadway" | Pariticipants must be between the ages of 14-18 and will be
judged on their academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, comunity
service, and personality. Winner must be available for the April 15th Miss
Teen Chinatown 2006 Event. |
Educational scholarship of $2,000 to the winner and a $1,000 award to the school the student attends | web |
Macy Mak Chan (650) 348-2333 |
| 12/31/2005 | The Violet Richardson Award ( Soroptomist International of Silicon Valley) | This award is for young women, ages 14-17, who have made significant and noteworthy contributions as a volunteer. | Ranges from $250-$2500 | web |
(650) 321-6011 |
| 1/9/2006 | Ron Brown Scholar Program | Open to African-American students who excel academically, exemplify exceptional leadership potential, make an impact in their communities, and demonstrate financial need. This program is funded through the generosity of the CAP Foundation | Ten scholarships of $10,000 for four years plus summer internships and work experience. | web |
(434) 964-1588 |
| 1/13/2006 | Gates Millenium Scholars/United Negro College Fund | These awards are for African-American, American Indian, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic citizens/permanent residents who have high academic achievement, significant financial need and leadership capabilities. See Miss Avis in the Career Center if you think you qualify for this award. | No specified amount | Career Center | |
| 1/15/2006 | Skidmore Porter Presidental Scholarship Awards for Outstanding Science and Math Students | Open to students applying to Skidmore college who excel in the sciences and/or mathematics. | Five $40,000 scholarships ($10,000/year) | web | (518) 580 5308 |
| 1/16/2006 | San Jose Mercury News Knight-Ridder Minority Scholarship | For high school minority students who are seniors seeking
a career in journalism or the business/finance side of the newspaper industry.
Two scholarships for journalism and one for business/finance. Winners will
also receive four paid summer internships. |
(5) $40,000 over four years. | web |
(408) 920-5821 |
| 1/17/2006 | RMHC - Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program | For senior students who are eligible to attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Need transcript, essay, letter of recommendation. | $1000 | web | |
| 1/20/2006 | California State University, Chico, "President's Scholars" | Open to seniors who meet one of the following two criteria: GPA of 3.7 in high school or a GPA of 3.5 and a combined SAT score of 1200 or a 27 ACT score. Selection will be made based on communication skills and critical thinking abilities in the on-campus competition. You must apply to Chico during October and November and be available for a Competition Day on Feb. 25, 2006. | Ten scholarships of $12,000 over four years. | Paul J. Zingg | 530-898-5201 |
| 1/20/2006 | University of Connecticut Leadership, Achievement, and Presidential Scholars Award Programs | Various awards for leadership, talents, etc. Open to seniors applying to UConn. | Varies by award from $3000-$9300 | (860) 486-3137 | |
| 1/25/2006 | CSU Chico Music Scholarships and Awards | For students planning to attend Chico State. Instrumental, jazz, keyboard, vocal, opera, and music education auditions will be held 2/4/2006 and limited to 10 minutes. A selection that demonstrates both lyrical and technical skill should be selected. An in-person audition is preferred over sending a tape. |
Amount of award varies | web | (530) 898-6451 |
| 1/25/2006 | The Dupont Science Essay Challenge | Open to grades 9-12. Student should create an essay discussing a scientific discovery, theory, event, or technology application that has captured your interest. 700-1000 words. Judged on creativity, originality, style, and readability, as well as thorough research of subject matter. | $5000 plus trip to Space Center Houston, (8) $1000 finalists. | web | |
| 1/27/2006 | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc | For African-American seniors who are planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college in fall 2006. | Varies | (408) 238-9211 | |
| 1/27/2006 | El Camino Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation | Open to seniors who are permanent residents of Mt. View, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, or Cupertino who will be enrolling as full-time students in one of the following hospital related, health professional programs (premed is not included): Clinical lab technology, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, pharmacy technology, physical therapy, radiation technology, radiation technology, radiation therapy, and respiratory therapy. Must attend college full time next year. Must be a US citizen. | Awards will be sent to the college that the student will attend. No amounts specified | web | (650) 940-7214 |
| 2/1/2006 | Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program | These scholarships are for graduating seniors who will attend a four year college and meet the following requirements: 1 parent or grandparent employed full-time with organization holding a valid California liquor, beer/wine license, 2. student will attend a 4-year college in fall 2006. Applications only available online. | $1,500 - $5,000 | web |
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| 2/1/2006 | California Alliance for Arts Education Emerging Young Artist Awards | Open to high school seniors with financial need to plan to attend a four year college or professional training program in the arts. Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts. | up to $20,000 | web |
626 578 9315 |
| 2/1/2006 | Carnegie Mellon University Academic Scholarships | Award amount and actual deadline varies by scholarship. Andrew Carnegie Scholarships, Carnegie Mellon University Scholarships, Judith Resnik - Challenger Scholarships, Presidental scholarships. Students are automatically considered when they apply for admission. | Half tuition or more. | web | |
| 2/1/2006 | Johnson & Wales University National Student Organizations Scholarships | For graduating seniors who plan to attend Johnson & Wales AND are a member of one or more of the following clubs: BPA, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, NATIONAL FFA, JA, SkillsUSA, TSA. | up to full tuition | (800) 342-5598 ext. 2345 | |
| 2/1/2006 | School of Visual Arts Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship | For first time freshman and transfer applicants to SVA. Based on a review of applicant's creative and academic accomplishments. | Varies | email web |
(800) 436 4204 |
| 2/1/2006 | Whitman College Music Scholarships | Campbell Scholarship is available to anyone regardless of major. Higley Award is granted to talented students who plan to major in music. Auditions are required for these awards and are offered in the areas of voice, piano, organ, and all orchestral instruments. | $500-$7,000/year | (509) 527-5232 | |
| 2/15/2006 | Bay Area All-Star Scholarship / San Jose Sharks | Scholarship awarded to 6 successful students residing within the Bay Area's nine counties. Applicants must be a college-bound senior, display leadership qualities in the classroomsand/or inspirational qualities on the athletic field, have a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic and comminity outreach. Two male and two female students from MV can be nominated by a teacher or coach. Visit the Career Center if you wish to be nominated. | $3000 | Career Center | |
| 2/15/2006 | Mahatma Rice / Univision Radio Scholarship Program | Open to high school seniors who wish to attend college. Students must complete an essay of 150 to 250 words on the topic: "How will College make you different from the person you are today?" Must be attending a SF/San Jose metro area high school. Essays can be in English or Spanish and must be sent via postal mail. | (5) $2000 | web |
(415) 733-5765 |
| 2/15/2006 | Monsanto and Nat. Association of Farm Broadcasters Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program | For senior students who come from a farm family and plan to study agriculture. | (100) $1500 | web web |
(314) 694-3155 (code MAG-03-037 for paper application) |
| 2/15/2006 | San Jose Peace Center/Fellowship of Recognition/Charles Walton Peace Essay | Open to all students grades 9-12. Topic of the essay is: "Describe how a specific war (in the last 100 years) could have been prevented." Essays must be 1000 words in length but no longer than 1500 words. | (1) $1000, (2) $300, (3) $100, (4) $50, (10) $25 | email web |
408 297-2299 |
| 2/15/2006 | Shaped Clay - Syracuse University Ceramics and the Everson Museum of Art | Open to high school students. Shaped Clay is a juried exhibition of ceramic works made by high school students. All artwork must have been completed in the last two years. Each student may submit up to five slides. Entry fee required. | prizes totalling $1500 | (315) 443-3830 | |
| 2/15/2006 | UCLA Alumni Association Merit-Based Scholarships | For seniors applying to and planning to attend UCLA. Alumni Scholarship Program (open to all students) and Bunche Scholarship Program (historically underrepresented students). Applications available online. | $4000-$12000 over four years | web | (310) 825-0947 |
| 2/17/2006 | DECA Scholarships | Various scholarships offered exclusively to student members of DECA. Over $200,000 in scholarships total from DECA's corporate partners. | Varies by award | web | (703) 860-5000 |
| 2/24/2006 | Kaiser Permanente Asian Association Scholarship Program | Scholarships for graduation seniors who meet the following
criteria: live in the Kaiser Permanente Northern CA Service Area, are entering
an accredited 2 or 4 year college, trade or technical school, and are of
Asian descent. Minimum 2.5 (unweighted) GPA. |
(6) $2000 | web |
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| 2/28/2006 | eQuality Scholarship PG&E LGBTEA, GLSEN, KP Price, and Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. | Open to graduating seniors planning to attend a four year college. Requirements include transcript, letter of recommendation, and an essay on the topic, "Explain why you should receive this scholarship. Specifically state how you demonstrate your support for justice and equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons in your community. Describe the impact of how being gay, lesbian, bixsexual, or an ally has had on your life." | (13) totalling $20,500 | web |
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| 2/28/2006 | U. S. Bank | Students with strong academic achievement or who excel in
school and community involvement are encouraged to apply. Students can apply online. |
(30) $1,000 scholarships | web |
(800) 242 1200 ext. 5946 |
| 3/1/2006 | Colorado State University Provost's Scholarship | Awards for the outstanding out-of-state students who will attend Colorado State. Students must be admitted to Colorado State and must submit separate scholarship application. GPA and test score combination requirements. | $5000 + $2000 for study abroad | email web (select "search" and type "provost") |
(970) 491-7023 |
| 3/1/2006 | Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | Open to graduating seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Prizes awarded in categories of Sports, Science & Technology, Mathematics, Academic Excellence, Leadership/Community Service, and Literature/Journalism. | Varies, includes trip to DC, laptop computer, up to $8000 | web | (202) 861-9797 |
| 3/3/2006 | Ohio Northern University Deans Scholarships | For seniors planning to attend Northern Ohio U. ACT greater than 25, SAT greater than 1130, GPA greater than 3.3. Additional scholarships available to students who apply. | Varies, up to $25,000 | web | (888) 408-4668 |
| 3/3/2006 | Silicon Valley Engineering Scholarship (San Jose State University College of Engineering) | For seniors applying to the SJSU college of engineering. Summer internships, faculty mentoring, up to $20,000 scholarship. Apply online, submit transcripts, and have an interview to qualify. | up to $20,000 | web |
(408) 924-3800 |
| 3/15/2006 | Italian Catholic Federation | Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who are wholly or partially of Italian ancestry and of the Catholic faith. Applicants will be evaluated and judged on the following criteria: Scholastics (3.2 minimum GPA), financial need, activity record and other evidence of leadership and character, personal statements, and recommendations. | (200) $400 | ICF Office | (800) 423-1924 |
| 3/17/2006 | De Anza College & Foothill College Chancellor's Scholar Awards and Grove Foundation Award | Seniors who will enroll at De Anza or Foothill and who are
in the top 20% of their class are eligible to compete for Chancellor's Award.
Need application, transcript, essay. Chancellor's Scholarship student must
be in the top 20% of high school class. Grove Foundation Award is for students
who have a focused career objective and are going for a 2-year degree, NOT
a transfer program. Must have a 2.5 GPA. |
Chancellor's = $750 ($250/quarter), Grove = $2000 over 2 years. | Career Center | |
| 3/20/2006 | Ayn Rand Institute Anthem and Fountainhead Essay Contests for 9th-12th graders | Two essay contests, on Ayn Rand's books Anthem (9th & 10th graders) and The Fountainhead (11th & 12th graders). Essays will be judged on both style and content. | Awards range from $30-$10,000 | web | (800) 365 6552 x 209 |
| 3/21/2006 | The DIckens Project Annual Scholarship Essay Contest | Open to students in all grades. Students must write an essay of 3-5 pages on the topic of why it's important to read Dickens today, using examples from at least one Dickens novel. Essays must be submitted by the student's teacher. See website for complete details. Winner and his/her teacher will receive a scholarship to attend the 2006 Dickens Universe program at UC Santa Cruz from July 30-August 5. | Program costs | web | |
| 4/1/2006 | Michael Lee Environmental Fund | Open to graduating seniors who plan to study environmental science and/or technology at an accredited college. | $2500, $1000, $750 | web | Jeni Brill (831) 462-1394 |
| 4/3/2006 | American Iris Society | Region 14 of the American Iris Society offers a scholarship to a student pursuing a career in horticulture or related field. Student must be planning to attend a community college, trade or technical school, or a 4-year college or university. GPA, and test scores are needed. | $500 | web | (707) 964-3907 |
| 4/28/2006 | Blood Centers of the Pacific BCP "Gift of Life" Scholarship | Open to seniors who are US citizens or permanent residents, attend a high school that sponsors a BCP blood drive, have a 2.0 GPA or higher, and write an essay on one of two topics. | (5) $1000 | (415) 749-6634 | |
| 5/1/2006 | Fremont Union High School District Board of Trustees Community Service Award | For graduating seniors who will complete at least 80 hours of community service between July 1, 2005 and May 1, 2006. Visit the Career Center to pick up a log sheet. | No monetary award | Career Center | |
| 5/1/2006 | Holocaust Remembrance Project | National essay contest open to all high school students. Students should study the Holocaust and then write, in an essay of no more than 1200 words, a) why it is so vital that the remembrance, history, and lessons of the Holocaust be passed to a new generation, and b) suggestions for what they, as students, can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination, and violence today. Please see rules for additional information. | Scholarships ranging from $100-$5000 and possible participation in ceremony in Washington, D.C. | web |
(866) 452-2737 |
| 5/12/2006 | SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes | Open the high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college. Winners chosen by drawing. | $1000 | web |