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 2020-21
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
MENSA Foundation
https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Due: January 15th, 2021
Washington Crossing Foundation Essay Contest
Due: January 15th, 2021
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 15th, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Scholars
Due: January 18th, 2021
Hamilton Scholars
https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/apply
Due: January 27th, 2021
Local: Agriculture Scholarships (Multiple)
Due: January 29th, 2021
Note: Must be Pursuing an Agriculture-based Major
Local: Bay Federal Educational Scholarship
Due: January 30th, 2021
Note: You must either have or open a Bay Federal account with $5 in it before January 30th
For 2022:
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Due: January 8th
Note: Must be a Senior of Jewish Descent
CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Winter Sports
Due:
- Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.
Krishnan-Shah Family Scholarship
Due:
Note: Must be First Gen. College Student (Neither Parent has a Bachelors Degree) and Demonstrate financial need.
February Scholarships
Local: Community Foundation of Santa Cruz (One Application for Multiple Scholarships)
Due: February 5th, 2021
Click Here for the Application (Create an Account and Submit online)
San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarships
Due: February 12th, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria:
- Must have at least a 3.2 GPA
- Must have a demonstrated Financial Need
- Must have a sealed transcript sent directly to the Scottish Rite by your school.
Note: You do not have to have any masonic affiliation to apply for this scholarship.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Due: February 21, 2021 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Identify as female and are pursuing a BS in engineering or computer science full-time at accredited universities
Women's Cyber Security Scholarship
Due: February 22, 2021 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Plan to pursue a degree with a focus in cyber security or information assurance.
Banatao Family Filipino American Education Fund
Due: February 26, 2021 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Must have Filipino heritage (at least 50%), 3.0 GPA, plan on attending a 4-year, and are pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental or physical science.
Local: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Due: February 27th, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
For 2022:
CIF Scholar Athlete Scholarship
Due:
- 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.
CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Spring Sports
Due:
Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.
community service, and leadership.
Local: Bay Area All-Stars Scholarship
Due:
Criteria: 3.0 GPA, This is not a sports-only scholarship
March Scholarships
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Priority Due: March 2nd, 2021 (Online Application)
California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship
Due: March 5, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship
Due: March 15, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria: Portuguese descent, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Due: March 15th, 2021 (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 23, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must be a female pursuing an agriculture-related degree
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Scholarship Award
Due: March 26th, 2021 (Online Application)
Local: Democratic Ideals Award for Outstanding Youth Scholarship
Due: March 29th, 2021(Online Application)
Local: San Jose State University – Santa Cruz Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (Emailed to Organization)
Local: Omega Nu College Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)
Note: 3.2 GPA, must have applied / intend on attending a CSU, UC or California Community College
Local: Omega Nu Vocational Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)
Note: Must be accepted into a full time vocational program
Local: Omega Nu Swimming / Water Polo Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)
Note: Same Requirements as the Omega Nu College Scholarship. Additionally, must have competed in High School swimming and / or water polo for a minimum of 2 years. See Information on what to include in the application.
Local: Slavic American Cultural Organization Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (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: Mike Smith Kiwanis Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Local: Joseph A. Grabill “UNK” Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: Must have been involved in Key Club
TBD / For 2022
April Scholarships
Local: MOAA Scholarship - Santa Cruz Chapter
Due: April 1st, 2021 (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.
Local: Cabrillo College High School Scholarship
Due: April 16th, 2021 - Submit Online
Note: This is a separate scholarship from the Cabrillo Promise Program
Local: Boulder Creek Odd Fellows Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Cougar Club Volunteer Service Award
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Submit Electronically to Charlotte at cachen@slvusd.org
Local: SLV Rotary Club “Service Above Self ” $1000 Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have completed Volunteer Service
Local: San Lorenzo Valley Teachers Association Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling or via email at cachen@slvusd.org
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: Music Boosters Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have completed eight semesters of music classes.
Local: Valley Women’s Cabrillo Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a resident of San Lorenzo Valley, Open to Women & Men, must be going to Cabrillo College.
Local: David Maze Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must be a graduating senior that played a varsity sport.
Local: Mikali Waite Smiles College Scholarship Fund
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have a 3.0 and a combined family income of less than 100k
Local: SLV Little League Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling or via email at cachen@slvusd.org
Note: Must have played on or volunteered with SLV Little League
Local: SLV Athletic Booster Award Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a graduating SLV varsity athlete
ACSA Santa Cruz Charter Region 10 Scholarship
Due: April 26th, 2021 to the email listed in application
Note: Must be pursuing a career in Education / Teaching
Local: SLV Drama Boosters Scholarship
Due: April 28 , 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have participated in SLVHS Theater and/or Community Theatre
Local: Loudheart Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling or via email at cachen@slvusd.org
Note: Must be a female athlete
Local: Boulder Creek Elementary Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have attended and “graduated” from Boulder Creek Elementary
Local: Mike Drake Film, Performing or Media Arts Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 (Note this application is mailed)
Note: Must plan to go into any field of visual performing or media arts
Local: Ted Toft Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must live within the Felton Fire District Service Area
Local: Kirsten Wetterhorn Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: SLV Alumni Association Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Karen & Chet "JR" White Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Interested in the Arts, Elementary School Education or Culinary Arts and pursuing higher education in one of these fields.
Local: Ann Wise Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Must be planning on entering an early childhood education field.
Local: Mike Smith Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student in good standing, planning to enter the Fire Service.
Local: Dr. Ashby Steele Scholarship
Due: April 28th, 2021 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: April 28th, 2021 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: April 29, 2021
Note: Look for the 11th & 12th-grade contest for details
Local: Wayne Richards Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 30th, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Note: 3.0 GPA, Must be a graduating varsity athlete
TBD / For 2022:
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
Local: CAL Trans Scholarship
Due: April 17th, 2020 (Mail to Organization)
Note: Open to any graduating HS Senior. Must be pursuing a career in transportation, which can include: Engineers, Project Managers, Transportation Planners, Environmental Planners, Archaeologists, Land Surveyors Mechanics, Electricians
Local: Big Stick Scholarship
Due: April 20th, 2020 (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.
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: 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.
Local: Chief Robustelli Citizens’ Scholarship
Due: (mailed to scholarship organization)
Note: Must be graduating from SLVHS and pursuing an interest in fire and emergency services.
May Scholarships
June Scholarships
September Scholarships
The Gates Scholarship
Due: September 15th, 2020
Note: Must have a 3.3 GPA, additional requirements (See website for details)
The Don and Roy Splawn Charitable Foundation West Scholarship Grant
Due: September 20,2020
Questbridge Scholarship
Due: September 29, 2020
October Scholarships
LOCAL: Horatio Algers Scholarship
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/Due: October 25th, 2020
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Due: October 30th, 2020
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Application: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Due: Oct. 31st, 2020
Note: This is is open high school seniors. It is an achievement-based scholarship, for students demonstrating service and leadership.
Active Life Scholarship
Application:http://www.getupgetactive.org/active-life-weakness/
Due: Oct. 31st, 2020
Note: This is is open high school seniors that write a 3-5 sentence paragraph.
November Scholarships
LOCAL: Elks National Most Valuable Student Application (Opens September 1st)
Due: November 15th, 2020
LOCAL:Good Tidings Scholarship
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/66701-Good-Tidings-FoundationDue: November 6th, 2020
December Scholarships
NHS Scholarships
LOCAL Community Foundation of Santa Cruz (Multiple Scholarships)