March
AWSCPA Scholarship Award
Apply: https://us.aicpa.org/interestareas/accountingeducation/resources/awscpa-scholarship-award
This award provides financial assistance to outstanding female students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field. The AICPA Foundation, the AICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee and its AWSCPA task force sponsor the AWSCPA Scholarship Award to support the success of women in the accounting profession.
Deadline: 3/1
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Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship
Apply: https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/2021_tateuchi_scholarship/
Graduating High School Seniors planning to attend an accredited vocational school, college or university (2-year or 4-year degrees). Preference will be given to students of Japanese ancestry or other Asian ancestry. Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at current school or the most recently completed academic experience.
Deadline: 3/1
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Project Yellow Light Scholarship
Apply: https://www.projectyellowlight.com/how-it-works
Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is a scholarship competition designed to encourage high school and college students to promote the need to embrace safe driving habits. The competition will award a video, billboard design, or radio spot created to motivate, persuade, and encourage peers to not drive distracted. The competition takes various forms, it is a video, billboard, and radio competition: Videos are due April 1. Billboard designs are due March 1. Radio Recordings are due April 1.
Deadline: 3/1 and 4/1
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Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships
Apply: http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/
Amount: 10 different scholarships. Up to $20,000. Scholarships are open to students in California that are of Asian Descent. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details.
Deadline: Varies by scholarship, Feb-May
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A Bridge For Kids 8th Annual Essay Contest
Apply:
Eligibility: Open to all High School students who currently qualify for the government sponsored free and reduced lunch program. Students must be currently enrolled in high school.
Instructions: Submit an original essay of 750 words or less describing your thoughts on the following: What have you done in your life that you are the most proud of and how has this accomplishment impacted your life or the life of someone else?
Deadline: 3/1
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Apply: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
Scholarship is open to African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors intending to already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or chemically related science.
Opens: 11/1
Deadline: 3/1
Anchor Scholarship
Apply: http://www.anchorscholarship.com/scholarships.html
Scholarship is open to family members (Children or spouses) of qualified Surface Navy sailors.
Recipients are selected on the basis of academic performance, character, extracurricular activities and financial need. Anchor Scholarships MUST be applied to tuition and tuition related expenses only.
Deadline: 3/1
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CSEA Dependent Scholarship
Apply: https://www.csea.com/education (Scroll down)
Amount: $1,000
IRS Dependents of California School Employee Association members (including spouses) can apply for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, character, leadership and extracurricular activities within the community.
Opens: 1/14
Deadline: 3/1
Microsoft DisAbility Scholarship Provided by Seattle Foundation
Apply: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx
Create a profile on this website and then you can apply for the scholarship. Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.
Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation.
Deadline: 3/1
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Eric Dostie Memorial College Scholarships
Apply: https://www.nufactor.com/patients/resources/factor/eric-dostie-scholarship-form.html
Scholarship is open to students with hemophilia or a related bleeding disorder, or to the family members. Applicant must be a citizen of the US and enrolled full-time in an accredited two or four-year college program
Opens: 11/1
Deadline: 3/1
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Foundation
Apply: https://seg.org/Scholarships
Applicant must be either a high school senior planning to enter college next fall or an undergraduate or graduate student whose grades are above average. Applicant must be intending to pursue a college curriculum directed towards a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field.
Deadline: 3/1
Tall Clubs International Student Scholarship
Apply: http://www.tall.org/tci-foundation.html
Scholarship is open to students who will be attending their first year of college in fall 2016. Women applicants must be at least 5’10’’ and men applicants must be 6’2’’.
Deadline: 3/1
Life Lessons Scholarship
Apply: https://www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons-scholarship-program/
Scholarship is open to legal residents of the 50 United States who are between 17 and 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian. Applicant must be currently enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a college, university or trade school.
Opens: 2/1
Deadline: 3/1
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Mu Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, presents the Lena K. Smith, Lady of Leadership Scholarship
Apply: https://m.facebook.com/sandiegozetas/photos/a.1074620069379687/1840217289486624/?type=3
Eligibility: Female seniors residing in San Diego County or currently matriculating at a San Diego County college or university with financial need. Awards: (3) scholarships in the amount of $1000 each
Deadline: 3/1
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James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
Apply: http://www.jrhmsf.org/
Scholarship is open to sons, daughters, and financial dependents of Teamster members who are graduating high school seniors. Applicant must be in the top 15 percent of their high school class and planning to attending an accredited four-year college or university.
Deadline: 3/1
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The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Apply: https://pprize.princeton.edu/apply
Description: This prize recognizes and rewards high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts.
Eligibility: Open to 9th through 12th graders. 2 part Application (one for student and one for sponsor).
Selected winner will be awared a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University, where they will meet and engage with other Prize recipients from across the country. Prize recipients are recognized at ceremonies in their local regions by Princeton alumni.
Deadline: 3/1
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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
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Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest
Apply: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greetingcardscontests.htm
Open to all high schools students, 14 years and older & college students. Must be U.S Citizen or Legal Resident. Design a greeting card for the opportunity to win yourself a $10,000 scholarship and $1,000 for your school. Plus, your winning entry will be made into a bona fide greeting card by The Gallery Collection.
Deadline: 3/9
Middle Class Scholarship
Apply: https://www.csac.ca.gov/middle-class-scholarship
Students must meet the following requirements: be a California resident attending a UC or CSU; be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or have AB 540* student status; meet certain income/asset and other financial aid standards; maintain satisfactory academic progress; not be in default on a student loan; and, must not be incarcerated.
Opens: 10/1
Deadline: 3/2
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San Diego County Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation
Apply: http://sdccsf.org/applicants-2/
Need-based scholarships for first-year, full-time college students in San Diego County.
Eligibility: 2.0 GPA. Be a senior in a high school in San Diego County and a resident of San Diego County for the last year. Plan to attend an accredited college or university in San Diego County full-time in the Fall and Spring. Demonstrate a financial need and complete FAFSA or Dream Act. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be invited to participate in a short interview. Please see website for location of interview in Mission Valley and dates.
Deadline: 3/2
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DNA Day Essay Contest
Apply: http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml
Contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to genetics.
Deadline: 3/3
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Annual Kaplun Essay Contest
Apply: https://www.kaplunfoundation.org/essay-contest
Contest is open to students in grades 7-12th. Applicant must submit an essay.
Deadline: 3/7
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The PFLAG San Diego County Scholarships
Apply: https://pflagsdc.org/scholarships/
The scholarships are awarded to LGBTQ+ high school seniors continuing on to higher education or full-time undergraduate and graduate students through a competitive application and essay process. In addition to general scholarships, some are offered for specific areas of study: STEM, Art, Education, Community College, and Vocational Studies. Applicants should meet the following requirements:
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Minimum 3.0 GPA for High School Seniors
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Minimum 2.8 GPA for Undergraduate/Graduate Students
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Be an established resident of San Diego County at time of application
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LGBTQ+ high school senior continuing to full-time** undergraduate study or
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LGBTQ+ full-time** graduate student
​The scholarship committee selects recipients based on commitment to their chosen field, financial need, and academic achievement.
Deadline: 3/8
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Qualcomm San Diego Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Scholarship
The Qualcomm San Diego Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and students currently attending a community college in San Diego County who are planning to attend UC San Diego, San Diego State University, or CSU San Marcos. Students who are studying electrical engineering, computer, engineering, or computer science are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to students who participate in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience.
Deadline: 3/8
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(ICS)2 Undergraduate Scholarships
Apply: https://iamcybersafe.org/s/undergraduate-scholarships
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Eligibility: Must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance, Min. GPA 3.3
Deadline: 3/8
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Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship
https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
High school seniors who are facing financial challenges may apply to win a $10,000 scholarship to help them attend college or a vocational-technical school.
Deadline: 3/8
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Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Apply: https://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows-Scholarship
Eligibility: Be 18 or younger as of Oct. 1, 2018. Be a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident of the U.S. There is no minimum age for eligibility.
Note: This scholarship is for high-achieving students. The Davidson Institute is looking for students whose projects are at, or close to, the college graduate level with a depth of knowledge in their particular area of study. This scholarship is not geared toward students at the novice level. See specific Category Requirements on website.
Deadline: 3/10
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The Future Construction Leaders Foundation & National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) San Diego College Scholarship Program
Apply: https://www.futureconstructionleaders.org/nawic-annual-scholarship-program
Eligibility: Two scholarships will be awarded. 1) Male or female student pursuing a college degree and has a parent currently employed in the San Diego Construction industry. 2) Female student pursuing a degree in the construction industry, such as architecture or construction management.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: 3/12
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CORE Que llueva Cafe Scholarship (Chicano Organizing and Research in Education)
Apply: http://www.ca-core.org/que_llueva_cafe_scholarship_program
Scholarship is open to college bound undocumented students of Chicano/Latino descent.
Deadline: 3/14
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Distinguished Young Women of San Diego County College Scholarship Application
Open to 11th grade females on track to graduate. Five $1,000 scholarships and seven $250 scholarships will be awarded. Once you apply online more detailed information will be sent to you.
Deadline: 3/14
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NSHSS Scholarships: Claes Nobel Future Female Leader Scholarship
Apply: https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/claes-nobel-future-female-leader-scholarship-2020/
Female high school seniors with a 3.5 minimum GPA who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in their schools and communities. Resume; Transcript; Educator Recommendation; Principal's and counselor's name and email address. Color headshot suitable for website posting. Personal statement of 500 words in response to a passage. $1,000
Deadline: 3/15
BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship
Apply: https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships/bmw-sae-engineering-scholarship
Eligibility: U.S. resident. Must be an incoming freshman. 3.75 or better GPA. Rank in the 90th percentile in both math and critical reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores. Pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program.
Deadline: 3/15
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Journalist of the Year
Apply: http://jea.org/wp/home/awards-honors/journalist-of-the-year/Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Applicant must be a student of a JEA adviser and a state winner. To be considered for the scholarship, applicant must submit a portfolio of their work.
CA Deadline: 3/15
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NSHSS STEAM Scholarship
Apply: https://www.nshss.org/scholarships/s/nshss-steam-scholarships/
High school seniors planning to major in a STEAM field (science/medicine, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics)
Deadline: 3/15
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Beyond the Boroughs Scholarships
Apply: http://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements/
Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited four-year college, university or equivalent and are from a low-income household.
Deadline: 3/15
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Catching the Dream Scholarship
Apply: http://catchingthedream.org/
Applicant must be ¼ or more degree American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe. Applicant must be attending or planning on attending a college or university within the US on a full time basis that is fully accredited.
Deadline: 3/15, 4/30 and 9/15 Multiple deadlines. See application for more details.
UCT Heaston Scholarship Program
Apply: http://www.uct.org/uct-in-action/scholarship-programs/
Scholarship is open to high school seniors who demonstrate evidence of hard work to overcome obstacles, academic success, extracurricular success in high school, and commitment to community service.
Deadline: 3/15
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Athena Pinnacle Scholarship
Apply: http://www.athenasd.org/how-to-apply, or Hoover students can pick up scholarship application with Mrs. Pringle afters school in Main Office.
Eligibility: 5 Merit Scholarships are available to San Diego County high school women who will be attending a four-year university and plan to have a career in the sciences including math, engineering, computer science. Also must be U.S. Citizen with a social security number and have a 3.0 or better
Deadline: 3/16
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San Diego Downtown Lions Club Scholarship Program
Only available for Hoover and Lincoln High Schools. (Download application here).
We are seeking individuals who have demonstrated a desire to serve their communities
and will continue to foster a spirit of community service. For this reason, scholarships
will be awarded based on demonstrated community service, financial need and
scholarship.
Deadline: 3/17
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What Does Equal Protection Mean to Students? Civics Contest
Apply: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest/
Information: Contest offered by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The theme is how the equal protection clause applies in an education setting. Submissions can be in essay or video format.
Eligibility: Open to high school students.
Award: Up to $2,000.
Deadline: 3/17
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Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition
Apply: http://www.hsa-haiku.org/virgilioawards/virgilio.htm
Contest is open to students in grades 7-12. Student can submit up to three haiku poems.
Deadline: 3/22
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Jeffrey D Sollender College Scholarship
Apply: https://jcfsandiego.org/young-adults/jeffreydsollenderscholarship/
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior in San Diego County who plans to attend a four-year college or university. Funds may be applied to college tuition, room and board, and fees. Demonstrate outstanding achievement in the workplace, entrepreneurial ventures or community service. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Gross family income of no more than $90,000 per year. Open to all faiths. The scholarship may be renewed annually based on eligibility, demonstrated need and available funding.
Deadline: 3/23
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The Western Digital Scholarship Program
Apply: https://www.wdc.com/about-wd/philanthropy/scholarship.html
Undergraduate student enrolled on a full-time basis at a four-year accredited University located in the countries where scholarships are being offered. Majoring in Computer Science (B.S. programs only), Engineering, Mathematics or Science (excluding agricultural sciences, health and other life sciences). Minimum grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Demonstrated financial need. Traditionally under-represented populations in the STEM disciplines, including females and individuals of African-American or Latino descent in the United States
Deadline: 3/24
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California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) Scholarship
Apply: https://div4.calrta.org/scholarships-and-grants/
Eligibility: High school senior graduating in current school year from a San Diego Unified District high school. Proven academic ability with a GPA of 3.2 or better.Demonstrated leadership qualities. Participation in extracurricular activities. Volunteer and/or work experience.
Note: Must be going to a 4 year college or university for the immediate ensuing term.
Award Amount: $2000
Deadline: 3/24
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San Diego Chinese Women's Association (SDCW) Scholarship
https://sdcwa.net/scholarships/
Every year, the San Diego Chinese Women’s Association awards scholarships to selected outstanding students of Chinese descent who are attending high school in San Diego County. Scholarships are open to both male and female applicants of at least one-quarter Chinese descent. Graduating high school seniors of Chinese descent to apply for merit or need based scholarships of $1500 if attending a 4-year college program or $1000 if attending a 2-year community college.
Deadline: 3/26
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Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest
Apply: http://bjconline.org/contest/
Go to the website to learn more about the essay topic. The contest is open to juniors and seniors. There are no requirements regarding GPA, faith, after-school activities or clubs.
Deadline: 3/26
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John Lyons Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior enrolled in a San Diego or Imperial County school system and the child of a union member in good standing. Must have minimum GPA of 3.0 and participate in community service and/or extracurricular activities.
Deadline: 3/26
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Executive Women International-San Diego Chapter EWISP Scholarship
Apply: https://app.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarship/ewisp
Eligibility: For top high school seniors with financial need who currently reside in San Diego County and plan to pursue a four-year degree in any business or professional field of study.
Amount: $5000.00
Note: Only one student from each high school in San Diego County is eligible to participate, so check with your high school counselor first.
Deadline: 3/26
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Pacific Islander Festival Association’s (PIFA’s) Scholarships
Apply: http://www.pifasandiego.com/scholarships.htm
Minimum GPA 3.0, letter of acceptance to community college, university or trade school. Two letters of recommendation to PIFA (one from a teacher or counselor and one from a community leader or employer). Essay stating accomplishments, leadership or scholastic honors/awards, pacific islander and community involvement/service, goals for the future and how you plan to give back to PIFA. Proof of ethnicity (Melanesian, Micronesian or Polynesian descent).
Deadline: 3/2
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Don Diego Scholarship Foundation
Apply: http://dondiegoscholarship.org/scholarships/
Note: Many scholarships to apply to, but most relevant to our students would probably be the Exhibitor/Participant Scholarship
Deadline: 3/29
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PFLAG Scholarship
Apply: http://www.pflag.com/scholarships/
Amount: $2,000
The scholarships are awarded to LGBT high school seniors continuing on to higher education. Min 3.0 GPA. Essay, letter of recommendation.
Deadline: 3/30
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Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Apply: http://www.odenzascholarships.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php
Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 25, who are citizens of the US and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must submit two essays on given topics.
Deadline: 3/30
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The Blades of Green Scholarship Fund
Apply: https://www.bladesofgreen.com/culture/blades-green-scholarship-fund
Amount: $1,000
Blades of Green has created a merit-based scholarship fund for individuals seeking undergraduate or graduate level education in environmental studies or related fields. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic excellence, the pursuit of further study in environmental education at an accredited college or university, and passion for further study.
Deadline: 3/31
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American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Vocational and E.C. Hallbeck Scholarships
Apply: http://www.apwu.org/issues/scholarships
Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are children or grandchildren, (including stepchildren or legally adopted children) of an active member, Retirees Department member, or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.
Deadline: 3/31
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Pride in Your Heritage GRHS Youth Essay Contest
Apply: https://www.grhs.org/pages/Current_Contest
Contest is open to students attending public, private, parochial or home schools, and to students attending accredited universities. Student must submit an essay on a topic related to German Russian history, heritage or culture. Student does not need to be ethnic German-Russian to enter contest.
Deadline: 3/31
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AfterCollege Nursing Scholarship
Apply: https://www.aftercollege.com/company/aftercollege-inc/10/scholarship/192/
Scholarship is for students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
Deadline: 3/31
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Creative Patriot Art Awards
Apply: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
Applicant must be in grades 9-12. Applicant must submit an original piece of art that expresses patriotism to the local Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Chairman.
Deadline: 3/31
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Chicana Latina Foundation
Apply: https://chicanalatina.org/programs/programs-scholarship-guidelines/
Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: (1) Self-identify as a Chicana and/or Latina (2) Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, San Francisco, Sonoma, or Yolo (3) Commit to attending the CLF Leadership Institute (August 2020 and February 2021) (4) Commit to volunteering 10 hours for CLF before March the year after being selected
Deadline: 3/31
David E. Ballard Scholarship
Apply: https://hobmusicforward.org/programs/scholarships/Amount: $10,000Established in the memory of David E. Ballard, with the support of the Living Legacy Foundation, this $10,000 scholarship supports youth who have experienced homelessness and/or been part of the foster care system pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but is not limited to live event operations, production, music engineering, music business management, customer service, hospitality and/or other related fields.
Deadline: 3/31
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Gamers Helping Gamers Scholarship
Apply: http://gamershelpinggamers.org/content/home
Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students who have an interest in Magic.
Deadline: 3/31
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MyPoint Credit Union
Apply: https://mypointcu.com/learn/articles/scholarship-program
Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Eligibility: GPA 2.75, Essay, Letters of Recommendation
Essay: An essay explaining why you feel you should receive this scholarship. Include your scholastic ambitions and your career plans after you complete your education.
Deadline: 3/31
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Scholarship Poetry Contest
Apply: http://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
Scholarship is open to all US high school students. Applicant must submit an original poem with 20 lines or less. Only one submission per poet per quarter.
Deadline: June 30th (Fall), September 30 (Winter), December 31st (Spring), March 31st (Summer).
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Superpower Scholarships
Apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 US who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2025) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. In a short written response, student must explain which superhero or villain they would want to change places with for a day and why.
Deadline: 3/31
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Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship
Apply: https://hobmusicforward.org/programs/scholarships/Award: $10,000Established to support women pursuing a career in live entertainment. Fields of study may include but not limited to: live event operations, production, music engineering and/or other related fields.
Deadline: 3/31
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship
Apply: https://www.mesothelioma.com/scholarship/
Scholarship is open to students who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma) or who have a parent, sibling,immediate family member or close friend who has battled or is currently fighting cancer. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an accredited 2-year or 4-year University, Community College or Junior College, or a graduate degree program.
Deadline: 3/31
Writers of the Future Contest
Apply: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/
The contest is open only to those who have not professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories, in any medium. Professional publication is deemed to be payment, and at least 5,000 copies or 5,000 hits.
Opens: 1/1
Deadline: 3/31
Illustrators of the Future Contest
Apply: https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest/
Contest is open to new and amateur artists who have not been professionally published and paid for more than three black-and-white story illustrations, or more than one process-color painting, in media distributed broadly to the general public.
Opens: 1/1
Deadline: 3/31
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship
Apply: https://www.dstsandiego.org/scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., San Diego Alumnae Chapter recognizes and honors students who are committed to academic excellence, positive leadership, and community service. Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to African-American female High School Seniors who reside in the San Diego Alumae Chapter service area. The applicant should demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum 2.75 G.P.A. in all classes, and Leadership ability demonstrated through participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and/or the holding of positions in organizations.
Deadline: 3/31
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3rd Annual Litner + Deganian College Scholarship Program
Apply: https://www.litnerlaw.com/scholarship/
Amount: $2,500
We challenge you to create a superhero dedicated to bringing awareness to this issue and improving driver safety in the United States.
Deadline: 3/31
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Beauty and Wellness Scholarship for Women
Apply: https://www.skincareox.com/scholarship/
Amount: $500
Established to provide financial support to college women who are striving to lead healthy lifestyles. If you’re a female high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is committed to maintaining personal wellness, this scholarship is for you.
Quarterly Deadlines: 1/1, 3/31, 6/30, 9/30
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Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Apply: https://www.regions.com/promo/black-history-scholarship
Scholarship contest is open to high school seniors and college students who live and attend school in a state where Regions do business (see website for specific states). Applicants must submit an essay on what inspires them.
Deadline: 3/31
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Blacks at Microsoft (BAM)
Apply: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspxCreate a profile on this website and then you can apply for the scholarship. The mission of the Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) African American Heritage Scholarship is to encourage and enable black high school students to (a) go to college, (b) realize the impact technology has on the world, and (c) target a career in the technology industry.
Deadline: 3/31
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The 2023 Black Future Foundation Scholarship
Apply: https://www.blackfuturefoundation.org/scholarships
The 2023 Black Future Foundation Scholarship awards 3 students $5,000 towards their first year of college. Applicants must be Black or African-American high school seniors, who have a GPA higher than 2.7 and plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. Two short essay questions will be presented to applicants, as well as a request to submit transcripts and two letters of recommendation.​
Deadline: 3/31