Scholarship Opportunities

♦CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE OAKLAND LODGE ESSAY WRITING CONTEST♦

Deadline: March 2nd (Entry Form Due)

Contest Date and Location: Saturday, March 7, 2020, commencing at 10:00 a.m. and concluding at 11:30 a.m.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Oakland Lodge, 303 Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Eligibility: Open to any student enrolled in senior high school (grades 9-12). No entry fee required.

Requirements: Participants in the Contest are to compose and essay in English not to exceed 500 words, at their Chinese American Citizens Alliance Lodge or a location designation by the Lodge on a subject regarding the Chinese in the United States. The exact essay topic will be announced at the time of the contest.

Scholarship Awards: First Prize- $1000 and Certificate

                                    Second Prize- $700 and Certificate

                                    Third Prize- $500 and Certificate

                                    10 Awards of Merit: $100 and Certificate

All entry forms must be completed and sent to Felicia Yu at felicia.yu@gmail.com no later then March 2nd, 2020. 

http://www.cacaoakland.org/tx/2018%20National%20Essay%20Contest%20Application%20(Oakland)_fillable.pdf

♦AMERCIAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY, CALIFORNIA♦

Deadline:  Match 15, 2020

Through the work of various members of the AABE National Scholarship Committee, Chapter Presidents, Regional Directors, local Scholarship Committees and many AABE volunteers nationwide, the AABE Scholarship Program is advertised and applications are solicited from eligible candidates nation-wide. AABE local chapters review the applications received and select local scholarship winners, from which the top ranked candidates are forwarded to the National Scholarship Committee for consideration of regional and national awards.

Deadline

Applications are due to the local Chapter by March 15, 2020.

Eligibility Criteria

• Unweighted academic average of B or better (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
• Graduating high school senior who intends to enroll next semester in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a business, one of the physical sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics field
• Underrepresented minority (African Americans, Hispanic or Native Americans)

https://scholarship.aabe.org/

♦BIO-RAD Scholarship♦

Deadline:  Match 15, 2020

Bio-Rad is committed to fostering science education and continues to provide scholarship opportunities to local graduating high school students who have an interest in pursuing a science or an engineering career. Please share the following details with anyone in your personal or professional network who may be interested.

Information and Eligibility:

• Twenty (20) $2,000 scholarship awards for graduating high school seniors with an interest in science or engineering.

• One (1) $3,000 Ron Mardigian Memorial scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with an interest in science or engineering.

• One (1) $3,000 David and Alice Schwartz scholarship awarded to a graduating high school senior with an interest in science or engineering.

• Application deadline is March 15, 2019.

• Applicant must be a graduating, college-bound senior from a high school within the following counties: Solano County, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County. 

• The program is also extended to the children of employees working in the Northern California area. Therefore, if you are an employee and your child is a graduating, college-bound senior, your child may be eligible to apply.

https://www.bio-rad.com/webroot/web/pdf/corporate/literature/Bio-Rad-Scholarship-Program-Instructions-Application-form.pdf

Eligibility

♦BOLD Scholarship♦

Deadline:  Match 28, 2020

The High School Social Leaders Bi-Annual Scholarship will award $1,000 every 6 months to students who are focused on solving critical social issues either in their communities or at a global scale.

The scholarship is open to any high school students who plan on pursuing higher education.

To apply, students must be actively involved in organizations working to solve key social issues that we face today.

The scholarship is not restricted to a particular issue or type of organization. Students may be working locally or globally, and may be working independently, with a non-profit, or with a for-profit.

If interested in this scholarship for information.

https://bold.org/scholarship/high-school-social-leaders-bi-annual-scholarship/

♦2020 Buon Tempo Italian Club Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 1, 2020

The Buon Tempo Club awards Scholarships to deserving High School seniors of Italian Heritage. 

1. Athletic Scholarship: Awarded to outstanding Italian male/female prep athletes of the year.  (minimum GPA 2.5)
2. Academic Scholarship:Awarded to outstanding Italian male/female students of the year.  (minimum GPA 3.0
3. Vocational/Technical  Scholarship: Awarded to Italian male/female students pursuing a vocation/trade or similar 2-year certificate program.  (minimum GPA 2.5)

All scholarship applications are available for download at by visiting the Buon Tempo Club website and individuals may access the scholarship page directly at

http://www.buontempoclub.org/scholarships 

♦Wa Sung Community Service Club Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 6th 2020

This year the Wa Sung Community Service Club will be awarding one $2,500 Community Service Scholarship and numerous $1,500 scholarships.  To Qualify, the applicant must be a graduating high school senior of Asian descent currently attending school in Alameda County or Contra Costa County and will be attending college beginning Fall 2018. Selection of awardees will be based upon individual scholastic achievement, involvement in  extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need.

If interested in this scholarship come into the Counseling office to pick up an application.  

Website: https://www.wasung.org/

Application: https://2eb1718a-3dd9-4788-b068-6d0b8351966f.filesusr.com/ugd/29b624_61cc32d283b74fe690fef332a6d409c5.pdf

♦California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance♦

Deadline:  April 12, 2020

Each year CASCWA awards $500.00  scholarships to deserving, graduating high school seniors who have overcome unique obstacles and difficulties. The students we want to recognize & honor are those who may have had to overcome lack of success early on due to personal or family problems, attendance or discipline issues.

Website: https://www.cascwa.org/scholarships

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♦California Association of State & Federal Education Programs Scholarship CAASFEP♦

Deadline:  April 10, 2020

The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support  post-secondary education for qualifying seniors who are attending their first year of college.

Eligibility:

• Be a high school senior who plans to enroll in an accredited college or university
• Have demonstrated leadership in school or community activities
• Have an overall academic record of 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be sponsored by a current member of CAASFEP

♦2019 Ivy & Pearls Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 13, 2020

Scholarship awards of $1,000-$1,500 will be granted to graduating high school seniors attending either a two-year, four-year, or vocational college.

Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Applicants must be of African or African-American descent
• Applicants must reside in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, or Contra Costa Counties
• Applicants may be female, male, or non-binary
• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Applicant must be a high school senior, graduating in Spring 2019

♦CSEA Chapter #692 2018 Higher Education Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 19, 2020

Must be a graduating high school senior enrolled & accepted in a technical or vocational school, community college or university;

-OR- 2nd - 4th year college student continuing your studies in one of the above mentioned schools - OR - You are an active member of CSEA, Chapter #692 wishing to continue your education on a degree track at one of the the above mentioned schools.

If interested in applying for this scholarship, come into the Counseling office to pick up an application.

♦2019 Student-View Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 22, 2020

Award:  1 - $4000 scholarship ≈     2 - $1000 scholarships     ≈ 10 - $500 scholarships

The 2018 Student View Scholarship program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Its quick & easy to apply.

• No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
• No essay required
• No lengthy application forms
• No application fees

Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your are

♦YFPA Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 30, 2020

The YFPA Scholarship Program was designed to serve Bay Area graduating high school students who are involved in the Filipino community and have been accepted into a 4-year college/university to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. 
 
Objective: The objective of the program is to provide financial assistance to college-bound students who have demonstrated academic excellence, exhibited leadership potential, and engaged in serving their communities.  Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, leadership experience, educational and career goals, essay quality (originality, grammar and organization) and financial need.  All shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person interview. 
 

Eligibility Requirements: 

1. Be a graduating college-bound high school senior. 

2. Attend a high school within a 50-mile radius of San Francisco, CA. 

3. Have an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher upon graduation. 

4. Have been accepted to a 4-year college at the time scholarships are awarded. 

5. If chosen as a finalist, attend a 30-minute online interview. 

6. If selected as a recipient, attend the YFPA Scholarship Awards Night in June in San Francisco and read the application essay in front of an audience.
 

https://www.yfpasf.com/uploads/6/0/3/3/60334911/yfpa_scholarship_program_application__april_2020.pdf

♦Robert T. Nahas Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 30, 2020

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of Alameda County's public or private high schools
• Applicant must have a record of community service/involvement for a t least 2 years.
• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Applicant must have competed in a competitive sports program for at least 2 years.
• Applicant must have proof of admission to a four year accredited college.
• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, native born.
• Applicant must remain in good standing academically in order to maintain scholarship eligibility and must be working toward and making progress at obtaining a baccalaureate degree.

Application: http://coliseumscholarshipfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Nahas-Scholarship-Application-2020.pdf

♦George P. Scotlan, Reynolds, and Morgan Family Scholarship♦

Deadline:  April 30, 2020

• Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of Alameda County's public or private high schools
• Applicant must have a record of community service/involvement for a t least 2 years.
• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Applicant must have competed in a competitive sports program for at least 2 years.
• Applicant must have proof of admission to a four year accredited college.
• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, native born.
• Applicant must remain in good standing academically in order to maintain scholarship eligibility and must be working toward and making progress at obtaining a baccalaureate degree.

Application: http://coliseumscholarshipfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/General-Scholarship-Application-2020.pdf