Scholarships
Charlotte Achen, College & Career Specialist
Phone: 831-335-4721 x215 Email: cachen@slvusd.org
Phone: 831-335-4721 x215 Email: cachen@slvusd.org
Local Scholarships 2019-20
Check with Charlotte if you have any questions.
Fall 2019 Scholarships
Horatio Algers Scholarship
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/Due: October 25th
Elks National Most Valuable Student Application (Opens September 1st)
Due: November 5th
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
https://spirit.prudential.com/awards/how-to-apply
Due: November 5th
Good Tidings Scholarship
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/58795-Good-Tidings-FoundationDue: November 14th
Fall 2019 National Scholarships
The Gates Scholarship
Due: September 15th,
Note: Must have a 3.3 GPA, additional requirements (See website for details)
Questbridge Scholarship
Due: September 26
The Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant
https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/splawnscholarship
Due: September 30
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsfDue: October 31,
Bennington Young Writers Award
Due: November 1st
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Due: November 30th,
NSCDA Washington Week Workshop Scholarship
Due: December 1st
Buser Memorial Scholarship
Due: December 15th
Odeza Marketing Group Volunteer Award
Due: December 30th
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Due: January 8th
Note: Must be a Senior of Jewish Descent
JKF “Profile in Courage” Essay Contest
Due: January 17th
PBWC Scholarship
http://pbwc.org/join/scholarships/Due: January 13th
MENSA Foundation
Due: January 15th
Ronald McDonald House Scholars
Due: January 18th
Washington Crossing Foundation Essay Contest
Due: January 15th
Note: Must be a senior planning to go into a career in government service (local, state or federal)
Pending Scholarships (Applications need to be updated)
Spring 2020 Scholarships
Note: All of the following are still listed for Spring 2019 and will be updated in the Winter!
February
Bay Federal Educational Scholarship
Due: February 1st, 2019 (Online Scholarship)
Note: You must either have or open a Bay Federal account before February 1st
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz (Multiple Scholarships)
Due: February 2nd, 2019 (Online Scholarship)
Click Here for the Application
Bay Area All-Stars Scholarship
Due: February 8th, 2019 (Online Scholarship)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, This is not a sports-only scholarship
CA Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship
Due: February 15th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, Must intend to be a full time college student (12 units)
Youth on Course Golf Scholarship
Due: February 18th, 2019 (Online Scholarship)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, must play golf, requires joining their organization.
CIF SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Due: February 11th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
This prestigious program recognizes 2 student-athletes (one male and one female) based on excellence in athletics, academic and character.
Criteria:
- College-bound high school seniors whose academic and athletic careers have been truly exemplary and whose personal standards (i.e., integrity, honesty, etc.) and accomplishments are a positive model for others.
- Possess no less than an unweighted cumulative (grades 9-12) grade point average of 3.50.
- Have demonstrated superior athletic ability in at least two years of varsity play within California (must be participating in athletics as a senior).
- Most of all, have portrayed themselves as athletes of character displaying trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, community service and citizenship.
Native Daughters of the Golden West
Due: February 28th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
March
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Priority Due: March 2nd, 2019 (Online Application)
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship
Due: March 8th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship
Due: March 15, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria: Portuguese descent, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Due: March 15th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must be of Italian Decent and Roman Catholic, but do not need to be a part of the Italian Catholic Federation.
Woman in Agriculture Scholarship
Due: March 19th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must be a female pursuing an agriculture-related degree
Cabrillo High School Senior Scholarship
Due: March 22nd, 2019 (Online Application)
San Jose State University – Santa Cruz Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Due: March 22nd 2019 (Online Application)
Note: Must show proof of admission to San Jose State University
Omega Nu Scholarship
Due: March 29th, 2019 (Turn in to Charlotte in the Counseling Office before 12pm on 03/29)
Note: 3.5 GPA, must have applied / intend on attending a CSU, UC or California Community College.
Mike Smith Kiwanis Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Joseph A. Grabill “UNK” Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2019(Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must have been involved in Key Club
April
MOAA Scholarship
Due: April 1st, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Preference will be given to students who are either: (1) students who are pursuing a military career, (2) or have a parent, grandparent or sibling serving in the military,(3) or are closely related to a MOAA Santa Cruz Chapter member.
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Scholarship Award
Due: April 1st, 2019 (Online Application)
Slavic American Cultural Organization Scholarship
Due:April 3rd, 2019(Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must be of Slavic Heritage and living in Santa Cruz (Regions include Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia)
Democratic Ideals Award for Outstanding Youth Scholarship
Due: April 6th, 2019 (Online Application)
Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship
Due: April 8th, 2019 (Mail to Organization)
Note: Student Must be of Italian Heritage
Sons & Daughters of Italy Agriculture Scholarship
Due: April 8th, 2019 (Mail to Organization)
Note: Student Must be of Italian Heritage and be pursuing studies in the field of Agriculture Sciences
Women's Cyber Security Scholarship
Due: April 8th, 2019 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Plan to pursue a degree with a focus in cybersecurity or information assurance.
ACSA Santa Cruz Charter Region 10 Scholarship
Due: April 12, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling or directly to email listed in application
Note: Must be pursuing a career in Education / Teaching
Loudheart Scholarship
Due: April 19, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: For Female Athletes
Big Stick Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must show some of the following: a commitment to ocean sports, the preservation of the ocean environment and ecology, good citizenship, and sportsmanship.
Alice Hutchinson Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: 3.0 GPA, must be pursuing an education-related major and Must have submitted FAFSA
Boulder Creek Odd Fellows Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Boulder Creek Elementary Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have attended and “graduated” from Boulder Creek Elementary
The Brandon Burja Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have played SLV Varsity Football and be Graduating this year
Chief Robustelli Citizens’ Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 (mailed to scholarship organization)
Note: Must be graduating from SLVHS and pursuing an interest in fire and emergency services.
Cougar Club Volunteer Service Award
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Submit Electronically to Charlotte at cachen@slvusd.org
SLV Rotary Club “Service Above Self ” $1000 Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have completed Volunteer Service
San Lorenzo Valley Teachers Association Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: All Applicants must be the child or dependent of a current SLVTA member and currently enrolled in high school or college. Must have a minimum cumulative and current GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants are eligible to receive the scholarship only one time.
Valley Women’s Cabrillo Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a resident of San Lorenzo Valley, Open to Women & Men, must be going to Cabrillo College.
SLV Athletic Booster Award Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2019 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a graduating SLV varsity athlete
Music Boosters Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have completed eight semesters of music classes.
Wayne Richards Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2019 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: 3.0 GPA, Must be a graduating varsity athlete
Howard Marcus Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2019 (Online Application)
Note: A minimum 3.0 high school GPA, have track & field or cross country high school running experience and plans to continue participation one of these sports at a four-year college or university.
Otis Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2019 (Online Application)
Note: Applicants must reside in Santa Cruz County, have participated in track & field or cross country, and have been accepted into a two or four-year institution of higher learning and have a commitment to lifetime fitness.
CALTRANS District 5 Scholarship
Due: TBA
Note: Open to all students pursuing a career in transportation
May
Cal Aggie Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2019 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Must have at least a 3.50 GPA and plan to enter UC Davis for Fall 2019.
Ted Toft Memorial Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must live within the Felton Fire District Service Area
SLV Drama Boosters Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have participated in SLVHS Theater and/or Community Theatre
David Maze Memorial Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must be a graduating senior that played a varsity sport.
Kirsten Wetterhorn Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Natural Sciences Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must be pursuing a degree in the Natural Sciences (Specifically Biology, Environmental Sciences or Earth Sciences)
Mike Drake Film, Performing or Media Arts Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 (Note this application is mailed)
Note: Must plan to go into any field of visual performing or media arts
SLV Alumni Association Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Medley Cannelora Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Open to graduating seniors that attend SLVHS, Coast Redwood or through Independent Studies whom plans to attend college.
Ann Wise Memorial Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Must be planning on entering an early childhood education field.
Mike Smith Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student in good standing, planning to enter the Fire Service.
Dr. Ashby Steele Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student with at least a 2.0 GPA and planning on entering the Medical Field
Ken Frey Scholarship
Due: May 3rd, 2019 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student with at least a 2.5 GPA and planning to enter the mathematics and teaching fields.
Scholarship Websites
If a site asks for your social security number or money, do not use that site and let the counseling office know.
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If a site asks for your social security number or money, do not use that site and let the counseling office know.
- Scholarship Search Tool: https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
- Student View College Resources: http://www.student-view.com/
- College-Specific Scholarship Search Tool: http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
- Big Future Scholarship Tool: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
- StudentScholarships.org: https://www.studentscholarships.org/
- Weird Scholarships: https://weirdscholarships.net/
- Fastweb.com www.fastweb.com
- Tuition Funding Sources: http://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/
- College Scholarships: http://www.college-scholarships.com/
- Scholarships.com: www.scholarships.com
- Cappex: https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
- Transportation Foundation: http://transportationfoundation.org/scholarships/
- Petersons: https://www.petersons.com/
- College’s with Generous Aid Packages: https://www.college-kickstart.com/blog/item/colleges-with-generous-merit-aid?utm_source=newsletter_299&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert-colleges-with-generous-merit-aid
- More Resources:
- https://www.scholarships4school.com/
- http://www.womenempoweringwomeninc.org/scholarships.php
- http://www.lnesc.org/scholarships
- http://www.alliancescholars.org/scholarships.html
- https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-college-scholarships/
National Scholarships
Note: The following is a listing of some of the scholarship websites, be sure to double check their application deadlines.
Wendy’s High School Heisman
Note: Must be referred by a school employee
https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/application/are-you-eligible/
Student-View Scholarship
Application:www.student-view.com
Due: April 22nd
Note: This is a scholarship where you complete a 15-20 minute application survey. There is no essay, GPA, etc. required.
Due: April 26th,
Note: Look for the 11th & 12th-grade contest for details
Jane Austen Essay Contest
http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/
Due: May 21st
Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Essay Competition for Children of Public Employees
Due: May 3rd
Educational and Leadership Foundation Scholarship
Due: June
Goedeker’s Essay Competition
Due: July 9th,
United Methodist Church Scholarships
Due: Varies
Note: Must be a member of the United Methodist Church
Past Scholarships for 19-20
Check back next year for these!