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
Note: Many scholarships are being updated at the moment, be sure to check with Charlotte if you have any questions.
Ongoing Scholarship
College Board Opportunity Scholarships and Recognition Program
Application: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/home
Due: Monthly scholarship drawings
Note: Year-round monthly opportunities for high school juniors and seniors completing these steps:
- Build your college list (Junior / Senior Year)
- Practice for the SAT (Junior / Senior Year)
- Improve your score (Junior / Senior Year)
- Strengthen your college list (Junior / Senior Year)
- Complete the FAFSA (Senior Year)
- Apply to colleges (Senior Year)
- Complete your journey (Senior Year)
Click Below to see the Scholarships for Each Month
Scholarship Search Sites
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:
January Scholarships
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Due: January 8th
Note: Must be a Senior of Jewish Descent
MENSA Foundation
https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/Due: January 15th, 2020
Washington Crossing Foundation Essay Contest
Due: January 15th, 2020
Note: Must be a senior planning to go into a career in government service (local, state or federal)
JKF “Profile in Courage” Essay Contest
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contestDue: January 17th, 2020
Ronald McDonald House Scholars
Due: January 20th, 2020
CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Winter Sports
Due: January 21st 2020
- Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.
Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Application:http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship
Due: January 30
Note: This scholarship helps you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. You write a 140-character message, then finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay. This is is open to all high school and college students.February Scholarships
Note: You must either have or open a Bay Federal account with $5 in it before February 1st
Local: Community Foundation of Santa Cruz (One Application for Multiple Scholarships)
Due: February 6th, 2020
Click Here for the Application (Create an Account and Submit online)
Local: Bay Area All-Stars Scholarship
Due: February 9th, 2020 (Online Scholarship)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, This is not a sports-only scholarship
CIF Scholar Athlete Scholarship
Due: February 10th, 2020
- Possess no less than an unweighted cumulative (grades 9-12) grade point average of 3.50.
- Have demonstrated athletic ability in at least two years of varsity play within
California (must be participating in athletics as a senior); and - Most of all, have portrayed themselves as athletes of character displaying the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Krishnan-Shah Family Scholarship
Due: February 14th, 2020
Note: Must be First Gen. College Student (Neither Parent has a Bachelors Degree) and Demonstrate financial need.
DAR Scholarships (Multiple)
Due: February 15th, 2020
Women's Cyber Security Scholarship
Due: February 19, 2020 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Plan to pursue a degree with a focus in cybersecurity or information assurance.
CA Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarships
Due: February 21st, 2020 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria:
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must intend to be a full time college student (12 units)
Note: You do not have to have any masonic affiliation to apply for this scholarship.
Youth on Course Golf Scholarship
Due: February 17th, 2020 (Online Scholarship)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, must play golf, requires joining their organization.
Local: Santa Cruz County Gardener's Club Scholarship
Due: February 21st, 2020
Must be enrolling in Cabrillo College's Horticulture Program
CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Spring Sports
Due: February 24th, 2020
Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.
community service, and leadership.
Local: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Due: February 29th, 2020 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
March Scholarships
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Priority Due: March 2nd, 2020 (Online Application)
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship
Due: March 6, 2020 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship
Due: March 15, 2020 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria: Portuguese descent, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Due: March 15th, 2020 (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
Local: Democratic Ideals Award for Outstanding Youth Scholarship
Due: March 20th, 2020 (Online Application)
Local: Cabrillo High School Senior Scholarship
Due: March 20th, 2020 (Online Application)
Local: San Jose State University – Santa Cruz Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Due: March 27th 2020 (Turn in to Charlotte)
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Scholarship Award
Due: March 27th, 2020 (Online Application)
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.
Local: Mike Smith Kiwanis Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2020 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Local: Joseph A. Grabill “UNK” Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2020(Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must have been involved in Key Club
April Scholarships
Local: MOAA Scholarship - Santa Cruz Chapter
Due: April 1st, 2020 (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.
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)
Local: Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship
Due: April 3rd, 2020 (Mail to Organization)
Note: Student Must be of Italian Heritage
Local: Sons & Daughters of Italy Agriculture Scholarship
Due: April 3rd, 2020 (Mail to Organization)
Note: Student Must be of Italian Heritage and be pursuing studies in the field of Agriculture Sciences
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
Student-View Scholarship
Application:www.student-view.com
Due: April 22nd, 2020
Note: This is a scholarship where you complete a 15-20 minute application survey. There is no essay, GPA, etc. required.
Local: Boulder Creek Odd Fellows Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Valley Women’s Cabrillo Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a resident of San Lorenzo Valley, Open to Women & Men, must be going to Cabrillo College.
Local: Cougar Club Volunteer Service Award
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Submit Electronically to Charlotte at cachen@slvusd.org
Local: SLV Rotary Club “Service Above Self ” $1000 Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have completed Volunteer Service
Local: Mikali Waite Smiles College Scholarship Fund
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have a 3.0 and a combined family income of less than 100k
Local: San Lorenzo Valley Teachers Association Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 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.
Local: David Maze Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must be a graduating senior that played a varsity sport.
Local: SLV Athletic Booster Award Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a graduating SLV varsity athlete
Local: The Brandon Burja Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have played SLV Varsity Football and be Graduating this year
Local: Chief Robustelli Citizens’ Scholarship
Due: April 24th, 2020 (mailed to scholarship organization)
Note: Must be graduating from SLVHS and pursuing an interest in fire and emergency services.
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
Local: Music Boosters Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have completed eight semesters of music classes.
Local: Wayne Richards Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2020 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: 3.0 GPA, Must be a graduating varsity athlete
Local: Howard Marcus Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2020(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.
Local: Otis Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2020 (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.
May Scholarships
Local: Boulder Creek Elementary Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have attended and “graduated” from Boulder Creek Elementary
Cal Aggie Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Must have at least a 3.50 GPA and plan to enter UC Davis for Fall 2020.
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
Local: Kirsten Wetterhorn Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Natural Sciences Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must be pursuing a degree in the Natural Sciences (Specifically Biology, Environmental Sciences or Earth Sciences)
Local: Mike Drake Film, Performing or Media Arts Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 (Note this application is mailed)
Note: Must plan to go into any field of visual performing or media arts
Local: SLV Alumni Association Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Medley Cannelora Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 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.
Local: Ann Wise Memorial Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Must be planning on entering an early childhood education field.
Local: Mike Smith Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student in good standing, planning to enter the Fire Service.
Local: Dr. Ashby Steele Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student with at least a 2.0 GPA and planning on entering the Medical Field
Local: Ken Frey Scholarship
Due: May 1st, 2020 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student with at least a 2.5 GPA and planning to enter the mathematics and teaching fields.
Ayn Rand Essay Content
Due: May 28th, 2020
Note: Look for the 11th & 12th-grade contest for details
June Scholarships
Educational and Leadership Foundation Scholarship
Due: June
July Scholarships
United Methodist Church Scholarships
Due: Varies
Note: Must be a member of the United Methodist Church
September 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
October Scholarships
AES Engineers Scholarship
Application:https://scholars.horatioalger.org
Due: Oct. 6th
Note: This is is open high school seniors. It is for students that demonstrate character when answering an essay prompt.
College Jumpstart Scholarship
Application:http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us/
Due: Oct. 17th
Note: This is is open high school students. It is for students who plan to attend vocational training or college and who are committed to using education to better their life and the lives of others.
LOCAL: Horatio Algers Scholarship
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/Due: October 25th
National Rice Month Scholarship
Application:https://www.thinkrice.com/scholarship/
Due: Oct.31st
Note: This is is open high school seniors. Students create up to a 3 min. video.
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Application:https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/blog/be-a-coca-cola-scholar/
Due: Oct. 31st at noon
Note: This is is open high school seniors. It is an achievement-based scholarship, for students demonstrating service and leadership.
Halloween Express Scholarship
Application:https://www.halloweenexpress.com/blog/halloween-express-scholarship/
Due: Oct. 31st
Note: This requires an essay and is open to 18 year old seniors.
Active Life Scholarship
Application:http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-weakness/
Due: Oct. 31st
Note: This is is open high school seniors that write a 3-5 sentence paragraph.
November Scholarships
Ivey Scholarship
Application:https://www.iveyengineering.com/about-us/scholarship/
Due: Nov. 1st
Note: This is is open high school seniors that write an essay about a provided topic.
Bennington Young Writers Award
Due: November 1st
LOCAL: 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
Note: Only one student can be chosen for this scholarship, applications are due Nov. 5th and selection is made afterwards.
LOCAL:Good Tidings Scholarship
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/58795-Good-Tidings-FoundationDue: November 14th
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Due: November 30th
December Scholarships
Look Twice Scholarship
Application:https://www.insuranceproviders.com/look-twice-save-a-life-scholarship/
Due: Dec. 1st
Note: This is is open high school seniors who have a valid driver’s license and plan to attend college or training who make product about motorcycle safety.NSCDA Washington Week Workshop Scholarship
Due: December 1st
Buser Memorial Scholarship
Due: December 15th
Odeza Marketing Group Volunteer Award
Due: December 30th
Community Foundation of Santa Cruz (Multiple Scholarships)