Serra Scholarships
Students are
able to access scholarship opportunities in Naviance. Scholarships are primarily for seniors,
unless otherwise noted. PLEASE allow
ample time to complete applications.
Keep copies for your personal scholarship file. See Mrs. Bobis in the Counseling Center for
any questions. NOTE: Newly added scholarships are highlighted in yellow.
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Ø High School Seniors
who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade
BBB Torch Award Scholarship
Deadline: October 17, 2017
Amount: $500 - $1500
Ø High
School Junior or Senior
Ø Attends
an accredited high school in San Diego, Orange or Imperial County
Ø Resides
in San Diego, Orange or Imperial County
Ø ESSAY: 400
words maximum
Write about the
importance of ethics and integrity in our community. Discuss your
viewpoints and give examples, as applicable. You may want to discuss how marketplace
ethics involves integrity and civility in our community.
Ø Apply
online at https://www.bbb.org/sdoc/programs-services/scholarship-opportunities/torch-award-scholarship/
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Deadline: October 18, 2017
Amount: $2500 - $100,000
Ø Must be at least 18
but no older than 24 on 12/2/17
Ø Must be a U.S. legal
resident of an Eligible State
Ø Must NOT be an active
NCAA collegiate athlete (any division) in any sport, nor played professional,
semi-professional, or Division I collegiate football at any time
Ø ESSAY: 350 words or less
“Tell us how you’ll change the world in 350 characters or less.”
Ø Apply online at www.drpeppertuition.com
Golden Door Scholars
Deadline: October 25, 2017
Amount: Up to four-year tuition and room & board
Ø High School Senior, recent high school graduate, currently enrolled undergrad, and
transfer
students
Ø Must have
DACA (or have been eligible under previous rules) or TPS (Temporary Protected
Status)
Ø Must maintain
minimum GPA: 3.0 each semester
Ø Lives in a state that doesn't
allow in-state tuition for DACA students
Ø Taking advanced or challenging
high school classes
Ø Driven to excel and help others
succeed too
Ø Has held leadership positions or
is involved in the community
Ø Has applied for a variety of
scholarships
Horatio Alger
Scholarship
Deadline: October 25, 2017
Amount: $6000 - $25,000
Ø High School Senior
planning to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall
following graduation
Ø Exhibit a strong
commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited
non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may
start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year
institution)
Ø Demonstrate critical
financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Ø Be involved in
co-curricular and community service activities
Ø Display integrity and
perseverance in overcoming adversity
Ø Minimum GPA: 2.0
Ø Be a United States
citizen
Ø Apply online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $20,000
Ø Current High School
(or home-schooled) Seniors attending school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools)
Ø Must be U.S. citizens,
U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian
entrants, or humanitarian parolees
Ø Planning to pursue a
degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution
Ø Apply online at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
DontPayFull Student Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $500
Ø High
School Students in grades 9-12
Ø Be
from the U.S.
Ø ESSAY: Minimum 350 words
Please respond to ALL
topics:
1. If
you were to launch an online store, what type of products would you sell and why?
2. How
do you think the internet affects retail product price, and why?
3. Describe your best
and worst experiences with a retail brand (online or in-store)
Apply
online at https://www.dontpayfull.com/page/scholarships
Gifted and Talented STEM
Program for High School
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $26,474 annually, which equates to $12.72 an
hour (Employment Opportunity)
Ø High School Senior who
will have completed at least an AP/IB level physics and calculus course, and
either a computer science, computer programming or an engineering course by
completion of their senior year
Ø Must be at least 16
years of age at the time of hire
Ø Unweighted GPA of 3.5
or higher is preferred
Ø Must be a U.S. citizen
Ø Must be eligible for a
security clearance
Ø Resume
Ø Two (2) teacher recommendations
from a Physics, Calculus, Computer Science or Engineering teacher
Ø Official transcript from
High School (inclusive of the final 11th grade year)
Ø Verification of SAT or
ACT Scores (at least 1200 on SAT/25 on the ACT)
Ø ESSAY: One-page typed written response
“Why am I interested
in STEM?'
Ø Apply online at https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html?Agency=NSA
Good360 Sustainability Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $1,000
Ø High School Senior
applying to college OR currently attending college
Ø Must have an interest
in Environmentalism or Sustainability
Ø Minimum GPA: 3.3
Ø ESSAY: 200- 300 words
What do you do to live
sustainably? Post a photo on Instagram with your essay explaining
what sustainability means to you?
Ø Apply online at https://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/
2017 National Eagle
Scout Association (NESA) Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: Varies
Ø High School Senior and a member of the NESA
Ø Multiple scholarships
with one application:
- Academic Scholarships - based on school and Scouting participation, academic performance, and financial need. Applicants must score a minimum 1800 SAT (if taken before January, 2016), 1290 (if taken after March, 2016), or 28 ACT to apply
- Merit Scholarships - based on school and Scouting participation, and community service
Stokes Educational
Scholarship Program
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $26,474 annually and receive up to $30,000
for tuition per academic year
Ø High School Seniors,
particularly minorities, who are interested in pursuing degrees in Computer
Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering
Ø U.S. Citizenship
Ø Minimum SAT score of
1200 (600 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 600 Math), or ACT score of 25, or
equivalent College Board Score
Ø Copy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores
Ø Preferred GPA of 3.0
or above
Ø Demonstrated
leadership abilities
Ø One (1) Letter of
Recommendation
Ø Provide Official
Transcript
Ø ESSAY: One-page
"I want a career
at NSA because..."
Ø Apply online at https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/icstudents.html?Agency=NSA
Voice of Democracy
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $30,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to
Washington, D.C., March 3-7, 2018
Ø Open
to students in grades 9-12
Ø Must
be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program
in the United States, its territories and possessions; or in an overseas U.S.
military/civilian dependent school
Ø U.S.
citizenship not required, but students MUST be lawful U.S. permanent residents
or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been
denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity
allowed by law
Ø ESSAY: 3-5 mins recorded on an audio CD or flash
drive
Theme: American History: Our Hope for the Future
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $2,000
Ø High School
Students in grades 9 - 12
Ø Be thirteen (13)
years of age or older at the time of application
Ø Be legal residents
of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
Ø Be currently
enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2023) in an accredited
post-secondary institution of higher education
Ø ESSAY: 250 words or less
"Imagine that
your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor,
the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking
dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the
top-five things you’d bring to stay alive."
Ø Apply online at https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship#/
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational
Organization) STAR
Scholarship
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Amount:
$2500
Ø High School Female Senior wome
Ø Planning to attend an accredited postsecondary
educational institution in the United States or Canada in the next academic
year
Ø Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities,
community service and potential for future success
Ø Minimum Cumulative Unweighted GPA: 3.0
Ø Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
Ø Is recommended by and receives the vote of a local P.E.O. chapter
Ø ESSAY: One
page (Must apply for details)
Ø Two (2) Reference Letters
Ø For more information go to https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-star-scholarship-star
Ron
Brown Scholar Program
Deadline: November 1, 2017 (Early Consideration) AND January
9, 2018 (Final Deadline)
Amount:
$40,000 ($10,000/year for four years)
Ø Black/African
American High School Senior
Ø Must excel
academically
Ø Must exhibit exceptional
leadership potential
Ø Must participate in
community service activities
Ø Demonstrate financial
need
Ø Be a US citizen or
hold a permanent resident visa card
Ø ESSAY: 500 words Maximum
You
must respond to both (A) and (B):
(A) Choose the one
activity you listed (your extracurricular, community, employment or other
activities) to you as most important in question #1 and tell us why it is
significant.
(B) Submit one
essay that you plan to send or have sent as part of a college application. This
may be on any topic. If your college application did not require an essay,
please submit an essay on the topic of your choice.
Ø Download
application at https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/rbsp-application
Ron Brown Scholar Guided Pathway Support (GPS) Program
Deadline:
Not stated
Amount: Not stated
Ø African-American High School Juniors and Seniors
Ø Have a strong A-B
academic record
Ø Have demonstrated
leadership and active involvement at school and/or in the community
Ø Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Ø One (1) Reference
Letter
Ø Provide Unofficial
High School Transcript
Ø Provide SAT/ACT
scores
Ø Resume or list of
activities/awards
Ø Submit two brief personal statements (must apply for
more information)
Ø Apply online at http://rbsgps.com/
The NCWIT (National Center for Women in Technology) Award for Aspirations in Computing
(AiC)
Deadline: November 7, 2017
Amount:
$1000
Ø High School Females in grades 9 -12
Ø Be 13 years of age or older at time of account creation
Ø Be a U.S. citizen who attends school in the U.S. or is a U.S. citizen
attending school in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S.
overseas military base
Ø Has a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number
Ø The application includes several short essays and
multiple-choice sections
Ø Apply online at https://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school
2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Deadline:
November 7, 2017
Amount: $1000 - $5000 and a trip to Washington, D.C.
Ø Open to students
in grades 5-12
Ø Be a legal
resident of any U.S. state or Washington, D.C.
Ø Have engaged in a
volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the date of the
application
Ø Submit a completed
application to a school or the head of an official
Ø Apply online at https://spirit.prudential.com/apply/2018
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarships
Deadline:
November 14, 2017
Amount: Up to $40,000 per
year
Ø High School Senior
Ø Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university beginning
in fall
2018
Ø Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA:
3.5
Ø SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT
composite score of 26 or above
Ø Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants
with
family income up to $95,000
Ø Two (2) Teacher Recommendations from core subject teachers
Ø Provide Official transcripts
Ø Financial Form, including a copy of parent(s)/guardian(s) Federal Tax
Return for
the last three years
Ø SHORT ESSAY: 600 word limit
1. How would you describe your high school academic experience? What about it
has been engaging, challenging, and/or underwhelming?
2. What three factors do you attribute to your success thus far?
3. Discuss the subject which you most love learning. What sparked your interest or passion in this
subject?
Ø LONG ESSAY: 1800 word limit
1. Cooke Scholars are committed to making the world a better place. They are inventing solutions, advocating for
others, and giving back to their communities.
However, most started with small steps.
What steps, big or small, have you taken to make your own impact on the
world?
2. What is an important issue for our times, but is currently
under-discussed? Why do you believe
this?
Fisher
and Talwar Legal Inspiration Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Ø Must be a full-time student who is currently attending (or planning to
attend full-time) an accredited institution of higher education
Ø Must provide proof of current enrollment or plans to enroll in an
accredited institution of higher education. If you have not received
acceptance, you may still apply, but be sure to provide proof of acceptance and
enrollment for the scholarship to be released
Ø Minimum GPA: 3.0
Ø Must be a U.S. citizen
Ø ESSAY: 500 words
Who
or what is your inspiration for pursuing an education?
Ø Apply online at http://www.fishertalwar.com/scholarship/
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable
Student
Deadline: November 27, 2017
Amount:
$4,000 - $50,000 for four years
Ø High School Seniors, or the equivalent
Ø Be citizens of the United States
Ø Must be citizens of the United States on the date
their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify
Ø Applicants need NOT be related to a member of the Elks
Ø Male and female students compete separately
Ø Apply online at http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Wells Fargo Scholarship Program for
People with Disabilities
Deadline:
November 28, 2017 OR until the first 700 applications are submitted, whichever comes first
Amount: $1250 - $2500
Ø Be a High School Senior or graduate
Ø Have an identified disability (defined as someone who has, or considers
themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more
major life activity)
Ø Plans to enroll or who is already enrolled in full-time or half-time (at
least 6 credits per term) undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or
four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2018-2019
academic year
Ø Minimum GPA: 3.0
Ø Provide high school transcript
Ø Demonstrate financial need
Ø A completed
Applicant Appraisal Form
Ø Copy of the first
two pages of the most recently filed IRS Form 1040
Ø ESSAY: word limit not stated
What life experiences
have shaped who you are today?
Ø Apply online at https://scholarsapply.org/pwdscholarship/
The
Andrew Flusche Scholarship Contest
Deadline:
November 30, 2017
Amount: $500
school
Ø Be a citizen or
lawful resident of the United States
Ø VIDEO: No longer than 3 minutes
Create a public service advertisement video (PSA) which portrays the
correct way of interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop or any
other encounter.
Ø Apply online at https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/
Comcast
Leaders and Achievers Scholarship
Deadline:
November 30, 2017
Amount: $1000
Ø High School Senior
in a community served or approved by Comcast
Ø Be nominated by
high school principal or guidance counselor
Ø Minimum GPA: 2.8
Ø Demonstrate
leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience
Ø Show a strong
commitment to and involvement in community service
Ø Plan to attend an
accredited nonprofit college, university, or vocational/technical
school in the
United States
Ø For information
see Mrs. Bobis in the Counseling Center
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Deadline:
December 15, 2017 or until 10,000 applications are submitted,
whichever comes first
Amount: $2,500
- $25,000
Ø High School Seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an
accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for
the entire 2018-2019 academic year
Ø Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Ø United States citizens or legal residents living or
claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or
Puerto Rico
Ø Demonstrate
ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school,
community or work-related activities
Ø ESSAY:
Must begin application process to see essay prompt
Ø Apply
online at http://www.axa.com/achievers
Pretty Lightroom Presets Scholarship
Program
Deadline:
December 15, 2017
Amount: $500
Ø High School Senior or be
transitioning from high school to a college or university
Ø ESSAY: 800 – 1000 words
· Carefully research and compose an essay style Adobe
Lightroom tutorial with screenshots and photos included to illustrate your
points on one of the following topics below. Use proper grammar and punctuation
1.
How
Lightroom has changed Photography
2.
Lightroom
techniques for Fall, Winter or Spring photos
3.
How
to re-touch skin in Lightroom for photographers
4.
How
to apply a cinematic look to photographs using Lightroom
Ø For
more information go to https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-lightroom-presets-scholarship-program
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Deadline:
December 31, 2017
Amount: $100
Ø High
School students in grades 9 -12, college, or graduate student including
adult students
Ø Legal
resident of the U.S.
Ø Merit-based
program, which means Financial Need is not considered
Ø ESSAY: 250 words
Please
respond to one of the following:
1. Why do you
deserve to win this scholarship?
2. Describe your
academic or career goals.
3. Any topic of
your choice.
*Feel
free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college
admission or another scholarship competition.
Ø Apply
online at http://genkellyscholarship.com/index.html
Carson Scholars Fund
Deadline: January 8, 2018
Amount: $1000
Ø Students
in grades 4 through 11 who excel academically and are dedicated
to serving their communities
Ø Must
attend an accredited K-12 school in the United States
Ø Minimum
GPA: 3.75
Ø Must
demonstrate involvement in community service
Ø Must
be nominated by a school official (teacher, counselor, or principal) with
nomination deadline December 20, 2017
Ø Requests
from individual students, parents, or other community members cannot be
accepted
Ø The
application includes essay, biographical information, community service
details, report card and teacher recommendation
Ø For
more information go to http://carsonscholars.org/
The Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund
Deadline: January 11, 2018
Amount: $2500 – $20,000
Ø Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) High School
Senior and college students
Ø Plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in a U.S.
accredited college or university in
Fall 2018
Ø Minimum unweighted GPA: 2.7
Ø First in their family to attend college
Ø Demonstrate financial need
Ø Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
of the United States. Citizens of
the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
Federated States of Micronesia and the
Republic of Palau are eligible to apply
Ø One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Ø Apply online at http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html
The Coolidge Scholarship
Deadline: January 24, 2018
Amount: Full tuition, room and board, and required
fees for four years and an annual
stipend for books and supplies
Ø High School Junior who plans on enrolling in college
in the fall of 2019
Ø Be U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Ø Merit
scholarship, granted regardless of geographic location, race, family
background, family income, area of study or university to be attended
Ø ESSAY: Must apply to see prompt
Ø Apply
online at www.coolidgescholars.org
2018 Directing Change
Program Student Film Contest
Deadline:
March 1, 2018
Amount: $250
and $500
Ø Middle or High School Student in grades 7-12
attending any school in California
Ø Produce a 30-60 second Public Service Announcement
(PSA) in any of the following categories:
· Suicide Prevention (60-second PSA)
· Animated Short
(30-second PSA)
· Mental Health
Matters (60-second PSA)
· SanaMente
(30-second PSA)
·
Through the Lens
of Culture (60-second PSA)
Ø For
more information go to http://www.directingchangeca.org/schools/
Digital Arts, Film and Animation Competition
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Amount: $250
Ø Deaf
or Hard of Hearing High School Students in grades 9-12
Ø Parent
or guardian permission to participate.
Ø Teacher
recommendation.
Ø Must
provide high school transcript
Ø Submit artwork on a CD or DVD
Competition Categories:
Interactive Media, Graphic Media, Photo Imaging (formerly Photo
Illustration), Web Page Design, Film, 3-D Animation
Ø ESSAY: 150 – 300
words
Write
a descriptive essay of the processes used for their project
Ø
Apply
online at http://www.rit.edu/ntid/dafac/
Spirit Writing Contest
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Amount: $500
Ø Deaf
or Hard of Hearing High School Students in grades 10–11
Ø Provide High School Transcript
Ø ESSAY: Minimum or
Maximum number of words not stated
Theme of Self Preservation
Ø Apply
online at http://www.rit.edu/ntid/writingcontest/about
American College Foundation (ACF) Visionary Scholarship 2018-2019
Deadline: May 1, 2018
Amount: $1000 - $5000
Ø High
School Students grades 9-12
Ø Must
be a United States citizen or eligible
non-citizen
Ø Financial need is NOT considered; all income levels
are encouraged to apply
Ø Provide
Unofficial High School Transcript
Ø ESSAY: 500 words
"Why College is Important to Me"
Ø Apply
online at https://americancollegefoundation.org/
Rehabmart Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2018
Amount: $250 - $2500
Ø High
School Students grades 9-12 with a disability and an IEP (individualized
Educational Plan) OR
Ø Anyone
enrolling as a Health Science student or Special Needs Education
Ø ESSAY: 250 words minimum
What medical device,
technology, or therapeutic technique do you believe has made the biggest
difference in the life (or will make in the future) of a disabled adult or
child? Tell us what your chosen device / technology / technique is, and explain
how it has/will make a difference.
Ø Apply
online at https://www.rehabmart.com/scholarship/
ABODO Apartments Off-To-College Scholarship Application
Deadline: August 31, 2018
Amount: $500
Ø High
School Junior or Senior planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate or
graduate program in the next academic year, at an accredited two- or four-year
college or university in the United States
Ø Be
legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia
who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of application
Ø ESSAY: 500 – 1000 words
Tell us what you're bringing from
your hometown with you to college and
explain the significance. Then submit your essay along with a few pictures for
bonus points.
Ø Apply
online at https://www.abodo.com/blog/high-school-scholarship/
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES
https://scholarshipamerica.org/what-we-do/students-parents/ (scroll to bottom of page and click Open
Scholarships)
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