Scholarships
Charlotte Achen, College & Career Specialist
Phone: 831-335-4721 x215 Email: [email protected]
Phone: 831-335-4721 x215 Email: [email protected]
Local Scholarships 2022-23
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:
September Scholarships
The Gates Scholarship
Due: September 15th
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 18
Questbridge Scholarship
Due: September 27
October Scholarships
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Application: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Due: October 31
Note: This is is open high school seniors. It is an achievement-based scholarship, for students demonstrating service and leadership.
November Scholarships
LOCAL:Good Tidings Scholarship
https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/goodtidingsscholarship2022https://goodtidingorg/scholarship/Due: November 11th
LOCAL: Elks National Most Valuable Student Application (Opens August 1st)
Due: November 14th
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Due: November 17
December Scholarships
NHS Scholarships
January Scholarships
GE-Regan Scholarship
Due: TBD 2024
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Due: TBD 2024
Note: Must be a Senior of Jewish Descent
MENSA Foundation
https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Due: TBD 2024
Washington Crossing Foundation Essay Contest
Due: TBD 2024
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: TBD 2024
CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship - Winter Sports
Due: TBD 2024
- Only One Male and One Female Athlete Applicant can be chosen by each school as applicants.
- Winners will be selected based on demonstrated principles of good sportsmanship, school and
community service, and leadership.
Krishnan-Shah Family Scholarship
Due: TBD 2024
Note: Must be First Gen. College Student (Neither Parent has a Bachelors Degree) and Demonstrate financial need.
PBWC Scholarship
https://pbwc.org/scholarship-program/Due: January 27th, 2023
Local: Community Foundation of Santa Cruz (One Application for Multiple Scholarships)
February Scholarships
Local: Agriculture Scholarships (Multiple)
Due: February 3, 2023
Note: Must be Pursuing an Agriculture-based Major
Local: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Due: February 28th, 2023 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
March Scholarships
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Priority Due: March 2nd, 2023 (Online Application)
CIF Scholar Athlete Scholarship
Due: March 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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- 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.
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Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship
Due: March 15, 2022 (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Criteria: Portuguese descent, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities
Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship
Due: March 15th, 2022 (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.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Due: March 20th, 2023 (Submit Application Online)
Note: Identify as female and are pursuing a BS in engineering or computer science full-time at accredited universities
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Scholarship Award
Due: March 30th, 2023 (Online Application)
Local: SLV Athletic Booster Award Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a graduating Senior that has competed for at least 2 seasons as a Varsity Athlete
Local: San Jose State University – Santa Cruz Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Due: March 31st, 2023 (Emailed to Organization)
Local: Democratic Ideals Award for Outstanding Youth Scholarship
Due: TBD 2023(Online Application)
Click Here for Application
Local: Slavic American Cultural Organization Scholarship
Due: March TBD (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Click Here for Application
Note: Must be of Slavic Heritage and living in Santa Cruz (Regions include Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia)
Local: Omega Nu College Scholarship
Due: March TBD (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)
Click Here for Application
Note: 3.2 GPA, must have applied / intend on attending a CSU, UC or California Community College
Local: Omega Nu Vocational Scholarship
Due: TBD (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)
Click Here for Application
Note: Must be accepted into a full time vocational program
Local: Omega Nu Swimming / Water Polo Scholarship
Due: TBD (Emailed or Mailed to Organization)
Click Here for 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: Mike Smith Kiwanis Scholarship
Due: TBD (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Click Here for Application
Local: Joseph A. Grabill “UNK” Scholarship
Due: TBD (Mailed to Scholarship Organization)
Click Here for Application
Note: Must have been involved in Key Club
April Scholarships
Local: MOAA Scholarship - Santa Cruz Chapter
Due: April 1st, 2023 (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: Sons & Daughters of Italy Scholarship
Due: April 7th, 2023 (Mail to Organization)
Note: Student Must be of Italian Heritage
Local: Boulder Creek Odd Fellows Scholarship
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Mikali Waite Smiles College Scholarship Fund
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have a 3.0 and a combined family income of less than 100k
Local: David Maze Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must be a graduating senior that played a varsity sport.
Local: Music Boosters Scholarship
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have completed eight semesters of music classes.
Local: SLV Little League Scholarship
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling or via email at [email protected]
Note: Must have played on or volunteered with SLV Little League
Local: The Robert Lahey Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 13, 2023 (To the SLVHS Counseling Office)
Note: Requires a 3.0 GPA and must be interested in pursuing a career as a teacher, or in math or science.
Local: Nurse Debbie Ruskin Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student with at least a 3.0 GPA and planning to enter the medical field such as nursing, EMT or becoming a doctor.
Local: Ted Toft Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must live within the Felton Fire District Service Area
Local: SLV Theatre Boosters Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Note: Must have participated in SLVHS Theatre and/or Community Theatre
Local: Loudheart Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling or via email at [email protected]
Note: Must be a female athlete
Local: Boulder Creek Elementary Scholarship
Due: April 21st, 2022 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 21, 2022 (Note this application is mailed)
Note: Must plan to go into any field of visual performing or media arts
Local: Kirsten Wetterhorn Scholarship
Due: April 21, 2022 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Due: April 27, 2023
Note: Look for the 11th & 12th-grade contest for details
Local: McCrary Family Scholarship
Due: April 28, 2023 (Email or Mail Application)
Note: Must plan on majoring in forestry or attend a trade, vocational or truck driving school.
Local: The Lewis Design Build Remodel (LDBR) Student Scholarship
Application Due: April 30, 2023
Local: Cougar Club Volunteer Service Award
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Submit Electronically to Charlotte at [email protected]
Local: SLV Rotary Club “Service Above Self ” $1000 Scholarship
Due: April 13, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling
Note: Must have completed Volunteer Service
Local: San Lorenzo Valley Teachers Association Scholarship
Due: April 28, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling or via email at [email protected]
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: Valley Women’s Cabrillo Scholarship
Due: April 13th, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a resident of San Lorenzo Valley, Open to Women & Men, must be going to Cabrillo College.
Local: Valley Women’s STEM Scholarship
Due: April 13th, 2023 to Charlotte in Counseling.
Note: Must be a resident of San Lorenzo Valley, Open to Women & Men, must be enrolling in a STEM-related major in the Fall 2022
Local: Big Stick Scholarship
Due: April 3, 2023 (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: SLV Alumni Association Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Local: Karen & Chet "JR" White Memorial Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 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 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Must be planning on entering an early childhood education field.
Local: Mike Smith Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student in good standing, planning to enter the Fire Service.
Local: Dr. Ashby Steele Scholarship
Due: April 20, 2023 to Charlotte in the Counseling Office
Requirements: Student with at least a 2.0 GPA and planning on entering the Medical Field
Local: Chief Robustelli Citizens’ Scholarship
Due: April 21, 2023 (mailed to scholarship organization)
Note: Must be graduating from SLVHS and pursuing an interest in fire and emergency services.
ACSA Santa Cruz Charter Region 10 Scholarship
Due: TBD 2023 to the email listed in application
Click Here for Application
Note: Must be pursuing a career in Education / Teaching
May Scholarships
2023 Youth Scholarship
Due: TBD 2023
Note: Requires 2.0+ GPA. Two Letters of Recommendation and an essay (Max 500 words) on How will you, if selected, as a scholarship recipient envision your college education addressing the needs of the African American community in Santa Cruz County along with a personal outline of your background and why you would benefit from this award.
2023 Steps for Change Scholarship
Application Due: TBD 2023
Eligibility:
- Have a household income of less than $55,000*
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
Horatio Algers CTE Scholarship
Due: TBD 2023
Must be pursuing a degree with a Career Technical Education Focus
June Scholarships