Equality & Advocacy
​Junior Guardian Scholars
Apply: https://promises2kids.org/guardian-scholars/
Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school or a university degree.
Deadline: 2/14
​
Student Video Contest (World of 7 Billion)
https://www.worldof7billion.org/student-video-contest/
Amount: up to $1,000. Contest is open to students in grades 6-12. Applicant must create a short video (up to 60 seconds) about the human population growth that highlights one of the given global challenges.
Deadline: 2/25
​
Spirit of Anne Frank Scholarship Award
Apply: https://www.annefrank.com/scholarships
Amount: $5,000. Applicant must be a high school senior who will be attending a four year college in the fall. Applicant must exhibit extraordinary leadership in their school and community and a meaningful effort to address issues of social injustice.
Deadline: 3/1​
​
Chin: Shui Kuen and Allen Chin Scholarship
Apply: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/#chin
Eligibility: Incoming freshman or current, full-time undergraduate at a two-year community college or four-year college/university in 2019-20. Student or parent currently/formerly employed at an Asian-owned or Asian cuisine restaurant. Any ethnic heritage. Community advocacy and social justice work on behalf of Asian American, immigrant, gay and lesbian and/or other progressive causes. Minimum GPA: 3.0. Financial need. No citizenship status requirement. Click here to download the application (or click on above link)
Deadline: 3/2
​
Annual Kaplun Essay Contest
Apply: http://www.kaplunfoundation.org/upload/essay.html
Contest is open to students in grades 7-12th. Applicant must submit an essay.
Deadline: 3/7
​
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship
Apply: http://sdias.info/gandhi-memorial-scholarship-form/
Amount: $1,000
Selection is based on • Essay on Non-Violent Means for Conflict Resolution • Academic Excellence • Community Eligibility: Involvement Open to ALL Graduating Seniors of San Diego County High Schools
Deadline: 3/31
​
Girls Impact the World Film Festival
Apply: https://connectherfilmfest.org/submit/
Eligibility & Requirements: Open to high school students. Create a video that either (1) Raise awareness about critical issues affecting women and girls around the world OR (2) Propose solutions to critical challenges faced by women.
Deadline: 6/15
​
Zeta Sigma Lambda Scholarship for Graduating High School African American Males
Apply: Email ZSL1906SD@gmail.com for an application or questions.
Candidate must meet the following criteria: Must be a San Diego County High School Graduate, High School graduating Senior (2.75 GPA or higher) – must provide a transcript, Application must be accepted to an accredited 2 year or 4 year college (college acceptance letter required), 750 -1000 word essay - Topic: Essay Topic: "Political Corruption, Systemic Racism, and COVID-19: What role can Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated play in these challenging times?". Up to 5 - $1000 scholarships will be awarded in 2021.
Deadline: 6/18
​
Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Apply: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship/
Sponsored by Digital Responsibility, the Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate or graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and complete a short statement on why you pledge not to text and drive in order to qualify for this award.
Deadline: 9/30
​
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship
Apply: http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html
The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships are designed to recognize and reward the great steps students are taking to fight hunger in our communities across the United States.
Opens: 10/5
Deadline: 12/5
​
Education Accessibility Scholarship
Apply: https://cttrialfirm.com/education-accessibility-scholarship/
The Connecticut Trial Firm extends scholarships to deserving students who are the first in their immediate family to go to college. Their firm provides a $1,000 scholarship to a U.S. college student who produces the best essay. It should be 750 words long, and should discuss how you think the public education system in the United States could do more for students to be able to attend a higher education institution.
Deadline: 12/31
​