Scholarships

Charlotte Achen, College & Career Specialist
Phone: 831-335-4721 x215 Email: cachen@slvusd.org

Click Here for Information on how to complete your FAFSA Application!

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

Click Here for the Application

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-contest

Due: January 15th, 2021

Ronald McDonald House Scholars

https://rmhlv.org/what-we-do/scholarship-program/

Due: January 18th, 2021

Hamilton Scholars

https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/apply

Due: January 27th, 2021

Local: Agriculture Scholarships (Multiple)

Due: January 29th, 2021

Click here for the Application

Note: Must be Pursuing an Agriculture-based Major

Local: Bay Federal Educational Scholarship

Due: January 30th, 2021

Click Here for the application

Note: You must either have or open a Bay Federal account with $5 in it before January 30th

PBWC Scholarship

https://pbwc.org/scholarship-program/

Due: January 31st, 2021

DAR Scholarships (Multiple)

Due: January 31st, 2021

Click Here for the Applications

For 2022:

GE-Regan Scholarship

https://www.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/

Due: January 3rd

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award

http://www.dillerteenawards.org/apply/

Due: January 8th

Note: Must be a Senior of Jewish Descent

CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Winter Sports

Due:

Click Here for the Application

Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.

Krishnan-Shah Family Scholarship

Due:

Click here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click here for the Application

For 2022:

CIF Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Due:

Click Here for the Application

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:

Click Here for the Application

Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.

Local: Bay Area All-Stars Scholarship

Due:

Click Here for the Application

Criteria: 3.0 GPA, This is not a sports-only scholarship

March Scholarships

MOAA Scholarship

Due: March 1st, 2021 (Online Application)

Click here for the Application

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Priority Due: March 2nd, 2021 (Online Application)

Click Here for the Application

Tzu Chi Scholars Northwest Region

Due: April 30th, 2021

Click Here for the Application

California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship

Due: March 5, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)

Click Here for the Application

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

Click Here for the Application

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship

Due: March 15th, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

Local: Democratic Ideals Award for Outstanding Youth Scholarship

Due: March 29th, 2021(Online Application)

Click Here for the Application

Local: San Jose State University – Santa Cruz Alumni Chapter Scholarship

Due: March 31st, 2021 (Emailed to Organization)

Click here for the Application

Local: Omega Nu College Scholarship

Due: March 31st, 2021 (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for More Information

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for the Application

Local: Joseph A. Grabill “UNK” Scholarship

Due: March 31st, 2021 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click here for the Application

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

Click here for the Application

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

Click here for the Application

Local: Cougar Club Volunteer Service Award

Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling.

Click Here for the Application (Download and type answers in Word)

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

Click here for the Application

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

Click here for the Application

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

Click Here for the Application

Note: Must have completed eight semesters of music classes.

Local: Valley Women’s Cabrillo Scholarship

Due: April 21st, 2021 to Charlotte in Counseling.

Click here for the Application

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

Click Here for the Application

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

Click here for the Application

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

Click Here for the Application

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.

Click Here for the Application

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

Click Here for the 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

Click here for the Application

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

Click Here for the Application

Note: Must be a female athlete

Local: Boulder Creek Elementary Scholarship

Due: April 28th, 2021 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office

Click Here for the Application

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)

Click Here for Application

Note: Must plan to go into any field of visual performing or media arts

Local: Ted Toft Memorial Scholarship