| DEADLINE October 2001 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 10/20/2000 |
MySAT.COM EDUCATIONBOX.COM,INC. |
College bound-high school studentspreparing for their SAT | On-line diagnostic test and essay | |
| October 31, 2001 | $4,000 - 20,000 |
COCA COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION www.thecoca-colacompany.com |
U.S. citizen, permanent resident, planning to puruse degree at accredited U.S. post-secondary institution | Character, leadership, extracurricular activities, motivation to serve & succeed in all endeavors, background |
| DEADLINE November 2001 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| Enroll during October or November 2001 | $12,000 and $500 | CSU CHICO PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARS AWARD Chico, CA 95929-0150 530-898-5201 |
Students must apply
for fall 2002 admission to CSU Chico during the month of November
2000 and meet one of the following: GPA of 3.7 in high school or GPS of 3.5 in high school and a 1200 total SAT score or a 27 composite ACT score |
Superior academic accomplishments in high school who demonstrate their communication skills, problem solving and critical thinking abilities in a written competition. Also involvement in extracurricular activities. |
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November 1 (for spring term) July 1 (for Fall term) |
Various Scholarships available | NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION(DAR) |
Students majoring in American history, political science, history, government or economics or historic preservation.
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Letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapter. Academic excellence, commitment to field of study and financial need. |
| 11/15/2000 |
EMORY UNIVERSITY |
Senior, character, outstanding academic achievement, impressive communication skills, leadership and creativity in school or community | High scores on aptitude tests and excellect academic and personal records. | |
| 11/17/2000 |
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AWARD |
Senior. Top 20% of their class
and demonstrate leadership. Must have nominee, adviser/counselor
and principal's signatures. (one student per school) |
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November 30, 2001 - Admission application
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MARY C & WILLIAM G DRAKE SCHOLARSHIP |
Students majoring in mechanical engineering. Must apply for admission to UC Berkeley and be U.S. citizen by August 15, 2002. | Oustanding achievements in academic studies and extracurricular activities. |
| DEADLINE December 2001 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 12/1/2001 | Grand Prize $15,000 | FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST Frank Ivie, Essay Chairman 20 Helvic Monterey, CA 93940 |
Grades 7 - 12. Submit an essay not to exceed 350 words. Theme: "What Memorial Day Means to Me" | Must be sponsored by a branch of FRA or unit of the Laidies Auxiliary. |
| 12/1/2001 or 2/1/2001 |
MOUNT ST. MARY'S COLLEGE | President's Scholarships. Minimum 3.4 GPA, minimum SAT score 1100. Future Teacher's Scholarships. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 1000 SAT total. Complete and submit the Mount St. Mary's Application for admission. | Actual award depends upon course selecton, review of the essay, reference, extracurricular and service activities. | |
| 12/1/2001 |
SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS |
Must intend to earn a degree in engineering; must be a citizen of the U.S. at the time of application, must be a high school senior. | 3.5 GPA for 10th and 11th grades; SAT or ACT scores (usually successful candidates will rank in the 90th percentile in both math and verbal. | |
| 12/2/2002 | $10,000 - $20,000 | TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM Interested students must see Ms. Briscoe |
Senior, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, attending 4 yr. Institution | GPA 3.0, top 10% of graduating class, actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school and/or community. |
| 12/1/2000 | DEPT. OF THE AIR FORCE AIR UNIVERSITY (AETC) Regional Director of Admissions AFROTC Detachment 088 California State University-Sacramento 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-6094 |
2.5 GPA at end of junior year, top 40; minimum SAT scores of 530 Verbal, 520 Math, 1100 Total or ACT scores of 21 English, 21 Math, 24 Composite. | Merit based. Must complete physical fitness test. | |
| 12/8/2000 | $30,000 over 4 years | NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION
ARTS AND SCIENCES Scholarship Committee National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 111 West 57 Street, Suite #1020 New York, NY 10019 |
Major in a communications-related field in a 4 year college or university commencing 2001. Submit brief creative essay as part of application. | SAT or ACT by November 4. Emphasis on creative accomplishments of eac applicant. |
| 12/14/2001 | $1,000 | SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS Human Resources Dept, Attn: Jane Shaffran San Jose Mercury News 750 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95190 or (408)271-3689 (fax) or email: jshaffran@sjmercury.com |
Seniors of ethnic minority seeking a career in journalism or business/finance side of newspaper industry. During summer recipient will work at Knight Ridder paper as intern. Chance to win $40,000 scholarship in national competition. | Superior academic ability, two letters of recommendation, submit 500 word essay, experience on school newspaper or yearbook for journalism scholarship. |
| 12/15/2001 | BURGER KING SCHOLARS www.bkscholars.csfa.org |
Student should have GPA of 2.5 - 3.5, work an average of 15 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year. Demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities | Financial need. Need written recommendation from both school official and employer, plan to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational-technical school. | |
| 12/15/2001 | $2,000 |
3M SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST National Pro-Am Youth Fund Office |
Monterey County college-bound seniors. Submit 2 page, type-written (double spaced) essay, 500-word limit. Theme: "What innovative idea(s) do you have (academic, administrative, extra-curricular, etc.) to improve your high school for those who follow in your footsteps?" | Judging by Monterey Peninsula College, English Department |
| 12/31/2001 | $2,500 |
HORATIO ALGER CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Senior, demonstrate integrity, hard work, and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree. Minimum 2.0 GPA. U.S. citizen. | Financial need based. Co-curricular and community activities. |
| DEADLINE January 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 1/1/2002 | KNIGHT RIDDER SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES | |||
| 1/11/2002 | $10,000 | JEFF KROSNOFF SCHOLARSHIP P.O. Box 8585 La Crescenta, CA 91224-0585 |
Senior with excellent academic credentials GPA 3.0 min. Submit essay 2-4 pages, double spaced. Topic: "If you could witness one event in world history (past or present) what would it be? Why? How would it affect you?. | Demonstrate breadth of interests, driving desire to succeed in their chosen endeavors, ability to share their experiences through ther written word and outstanding community citizenship. |
| 1/12/2001 |
DISCOVER CARD TRIBUTE AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS |
Juniors 2.75 GPA in 9th and 10th grades. State and national scholarships for post-high school education in any area of study at technical and professional schools, 2 year colleges or 4 year colleges and universities. | Multi-talented young people who take the lead, who may have overcome obstacles, who are making life better for those around them. | |
| 1/11/2002 | $4,000 - $30,000 over 4 years |
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION "MOST VALUABLE STUDENT" call Monterey Elks Lodge, 373-1285 |
Senior, U.S. citizen.Two letters of recommendation | Financial need, leadership and scholarship. |
| 1/14/2002 | ALICE NELSON MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP SAN LUIS OBISPO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION 1661 Hillcrest Place San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
Open to instrumentalists. Residents of Monterey. | Performance | |
| 1/19/2000 | SCANTRON SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION c/o Anderson Communications Co., Inc 3 Corporate Plaza, Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
Senior planning to enter the teaching profession, CA resident, 2/4 year college. | 3.0 GPA, essay, transcript | |
| 1/24/2001 | $1,000 |
NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST |
Grades 9-12 Must have a sponsor or contest coordinator within school or community who will review essays and act as communicator. | Promote serious discussion among students, teachers and national leaders about international peace and conflict resolution. |
| 1/31/2001 | $1,000 |
SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP WAL-MART FOUNDATION |
Seniors. Children of Associates are not eligible. All areas of study. See your counselor for futher information. |
Applications available in late December. |
| DEADLINE February 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 2/1/2001 | $1,000 |
CALIFORNIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Berkeley Alumni Scholarship Office, Alumni House #7520 |
U.S. citizen entering U.C. Berkely, Fall 2000 or Spring 2001 | Athletics, school clubs, leadership, community service, employment |
| 2/1/2001 | $1,000 |
CHICO, COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES JAMES 0. HAEHN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS |
Attending CSU Chico, majoring in one of the degree programs in the Coll. of Behavior and Social Science | Competitive GPA plus written statement of educational and career goals and reasons for applying for scholarship assistance. Two letters of recommendation. |
| 2/1/2001 | $1,000 |
CHICO, COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ACADEMIC & PERFORMANCE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP |
Attending CSU Chico, majoring in one of the degree programs in the Coll. of Behavior and Social Science | GPA. Activities related to social sciences.e.g. service to community organizations, participation student government or school-based service functions. Civic essay contests. Two letters of recommendation. |
| 2/1/2002 | GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS (GMS) Selection process |
African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic, U.S. Citizen, 3.3 GPA, financial need | Academic performance in math & science, community service, leadership, extracurricular activities | |
| 2/1/2002 |
BEVERAGE INDUSTRY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM |
Seniors applying to a 4 year college whose parent/grandparent is employed in the licensed beverage industry. | Extra-curricular activities, essay. | |
| 2/2/2001 | Up to $1,000 | HAL CONNOLLY SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARDS Governor's Committee for Employment of Disabiled Persons Scholar-Athlete Awards Program Employment Development Department P.O. Box 826880, MIC 41 Sacramento, CA 94280-0001 |
Seniors GPA 2.8 or better, competed during high school in varsity or equivalent-level competitive athletics and who have a disability. CA residents who plan to attend accredited college or university. | Essay on "How Sports Participation Has Affected My Life at School land in the Community As a Person With a Disability". |
| 2/15/2001 | $500 - $2,000 |
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION(DAR) Various Scholarships available |
Students majoring in American history, political science, history, government or economics or historic preservation. Medical scholarships. |
Letter of sponsorship from local DAR chapter. Academic excellence, commitment to field of study and financial need. |
| 2/15/2001 | $1,000 |
ORIGINAL POETRY AND LITERARY SCHOLARSHIP |
Seniors and juniors. Must submit original, unpublished poems (in English). Must be accepted or anticipate being acepted by accredited university or college. | Your poem will be reviewed for artistic creativity and originality. |
| 2/15/2002 | $1,500 per annum up to 4 years. | CSUMB LOCAL AREA SCHOLARSHIP see Ms Briscoe |
Submit an application and personal statement addressing achievements, academic potential, career goals etc. | Low income students who meet CSUMB admission standards, active involvement in community and/or school activities. |
| 2/15/2001 | ALICE NELSON MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP SAN LUIS OBISPO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION 1661 Hillcrest Place San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 |
Performance | ||
| 2/15/2002 |
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONS email : ncsf@pacbell.net |
Seniors, superior GPA, high SAT scores, extra curricular activities, financial need. | Must be in good health and be recommended because of high moral character. | |
| 2/15/2002 | TUSKEGEE AIRMEN INC. San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Attn: Charles Drummond 15155 Oak Hills Drive Salinas, CA 93907 |
Seniors, 3.0 GPA.2 essays, one personal, one entitled "The Tuskegee Airmen". | Academic achievement, extra curricular and community activities, relative financial need, and recommendations. | |
| 2/22/2002 | $1,000 - 3,000 | CHURCH OF THE WAYFARER P.O. Box 2205 Carmel, CA 93921 |
Citizen of the U.S., membership in Christian fellowship, reside on the Monterey Peninsula, attend 4 yr college | 3.50 GPA, interest in community affairs, school activities, and church involvement, letters of recommendation. |
| 2/22/2002 | PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES DIRECTORS
ASSOCIATION (BOLLINGER) PHADA Scholarship Committee 123 Rico St Salinas, CA 93907 |
Senior living in public or assisted housing at a PHADA member agency.3.0 GPA | Essay topic: "How my public housing and high school experiences influenced my life (350-500 words). 2 recommendations. | |
| 2/27/2002 | CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE Lori Wing Salinas Lodge CACA 771 Bedford Dr Salinas, CA 93901 |
Open to all high school students of Chinese descent. | Essay contest on March 2, applicants are expected to write a 500 word essay on selected topic. |
| DEADLINE March 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 3/1/2001 | $750 - $2,500 plus $500 for school or sponsor |
AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASOCIATION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST |
Grades 9-12. Submit a 1,000 word essay on a global issue that is important to you in US international relations today. | Selection will be based on quality of research, quality of analysis, form, style and mechanics. |
| 3/1/2002 | Tuition, fees, campus housing, board, and books. |
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY |
Scholarships covering: tuition/fees, campus housing and board and books. Apply on-line. | On campus interview at 9:00 a.m March 16. |
| 3/1/2001 | $500 |
AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL GROUP American General Scholarship |
Senior, average to above-average grades, top half of senior class but not in the top 10 percent, two letters of recommendation. | Respect, kindness, and good citizenship. Evaluated on extracurricular activities, and written response to a question about character. |
| 3/2/2001 | $1,000 - $2,000 | CHURCH OF THE WAYFARER
P.O. Box 2205 Carmel, CA 93921 |
Citizen of the U.S., membership in Christian fellowship, reside on the Monterey Peninsula, attend 4 yr college | 3.50 GPA, interest in community affairs, school activities, and church involvement, letters of recommendation. |
| 3/3/2001 | AMERICAN LEGION AUXILLARY DEPARTMENT
OF CALIFORNIA 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 113 San Francisco, CA 94102-4586 |
child/grandchild/great-grandchild of veteran, CA resident (one student per school) |
Transcript, civic participation, extracurricular activities | |
| 3/8/2002 | $4,000 | NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SCHOLASTIC
ACHIEVEMENT 10820 Beverly Boulevard A5 #600 Attn: Scholarship Application Whittier, CA 90601 |
Senior applying to 4yr academic college or university, U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 2.75 GPA or higher.Complete SAT or ACT test. Complete appplication and essay question | Letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official. |
| 3/8/2002 | $1,000 per term |
DEVRY |
Seniors who have already applied to attend any U.S. DeVry Institute and submitted qualifying ACT/SAT scores, automatically eligible | ACT composite scores of 24 or higher, or SAT composites of at least 1100 |
| 3/9/2001 | up to $40,000 |
DEVRY |
Seniors who submit an application to attend any U.S. DeVry Institute and submitted qualifying ACT/SAT scores, automatically eligible | Scholastic achievement, community service, extracurricular activity and an essay. |
| 3/13/2001 | $100 - $5,000 | THE SKIRBALL INSTITUTE ON AMERICAN
VALUES Skirball Essay Contest 635 S. Harvard Blvd., Ste. 214 Los Angeles, CA 90005 |
Grades 10-12. Essay on "What do U.S. history and literature teach us about the role of religion in American public life? | Panel of judges evaluate essays. |
| 3/15/2002 | NEW MILLENIUM SCHOLARSHIP The Fishwife Seafood Restaurants and Turtle Bay Taquerias 1996 1/2 Sunset Drive Pacific Grove, CA 93950 |
3.0 G.P.A. planning to enter college in the fall of 2002. | Personal reference, transcript | |
| 3/15/2002 | $400 | ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION Attn: Scholarship Committee, 675 Hegenberger Road, Suite 230 Oakland, CA 94621 |
Catholic, Italian descent | Scholastic achievement, financial need, leadership, extracurricular activities, recommendation. |
| 3/15/2002 | BEST BUY CO CVSA PROGRAM Scholarship Management Services CSFA 1505 Riverview Road PO Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 |
Senior with extraordinary volunteer contributions to community, live within 100 miles of a Best Buy Store, and enrolling in 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational-technical school. | List school and community activities over past 4 years and any work experience. Brief statement or summary of your educational plans and career objectives. | |
| 3/15/2001 |
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION |
Seniors resident in California. All areas of study. Award value not specified. Must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year college as full-time undergraduate freshmen for the fall. Minimum 3.0 GPA. US citizen. | Financial need. | |
| 3/15/2002 | CALIFORNIA STATE PTA 930 Georgia Street Los Angeles, CA 90015-1322 |
Senior, volunteer service in school and community, member of PTA, transcript. | Reference letters. | |
| 3/20/2001 | 10 @ $1,000 1 @ $25,000 |
YOUNG VISIONARIES ESSAY COMPETITION DENNY'S |
Seniors and Juniors. College of your choice.Submit an essay (of no more than 1,500 words) on the topic "Living African-American Heroes - The Living African-American Who Most Inspires My Vision For the Future of America." | The goal of the competition is to spark the talents of tomorrow's writers as they pay tribute to the African-Americans who have touched their lives. |
| 3/21/2001 |
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONS email : ncsf@pacbell.net |
Seniors, superior GPA, high SAT scores, extra curricular activities, financial need. | Must be in good health and be recommended because of high moral character. | |
| 3/21/2002 | $250 - $500 | NEW HORIZON ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION Scholarship Committee 17098 Holiday Drive Morgan Hill, CA 95037 |
Seniors with an interest in Purebred Arabian Horse or Half-Arabian Horse. | Transcript and test scores. Letters of recommendation. |
| 3/22/2001 | $500 - 1,500 | NATIONAL NAVAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Monterey Chapter SMC Box 1431 2 University Circle Monterey, CA 93943-1431 |
Senior entering an accredited college or university., minimum GPA 3.0 | Letters of reommendation, typed 100 to 300 word essay. |
| 3/28/2002 | COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE MONTEREY
PENINSULA Box 222811 Carmel, CA 93922-2811 |
Resident of the Monterey Peninsula for at least 1 year in the past 3 years, must attend a 4 year academic college | 3.5 minimum GPA, involvement in community affairs and service activities, part-time work, transcript, 3 letters of recomm. | |
| 3/29/2001 | FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH P.O. Box 60 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 |
Active member of a Christian Fellowship, reside on the Monterey Peninsula | 3.0 GPA, attend 4 yr college/2 yr community college, interest and participation in community activities, 3 letters of recomm., interview | |
| 3/29/2001 | CALIFORNIA ALARM ASSOCIATION 3401 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1C Marina del Rey, CA 90292 |
Senior accepted for admission to accredited college or university, parent or legal guardian who is a full-time active duty employee member of police or sheriff's dept, or full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire dept. in CA. | Essay "How Your Father, Mother or Guardian Helps us Secure our Community." Test scores, GPA. | |
| 3/30/2001 | MERVYN'S LOCAL HERO SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM Scholarship Management Services, CSFA 1505 Riverview Road, P.O. Box 297 Saint Peter, MN 56082 |
Senior enrolling in 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school. Essay describing one organized after-school activity. Letter of recommendation. | Academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances. | |
| 3/30/2001 | CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES INS COMPANY'S Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Scholarship Contest, CSE Insurance Group, P.O. Box 8041, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8041 |
Senior, CA resident, attending 4yr/2yr college or university or trade school. Applicant's parent or legal guardian must be currently employed full-time by government entity. | Overall GPA 3.0, essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced. | |
| 3/30/2001 | CALIFORNIA EGG COMMISSION Scholarship Contest P.O. Box 5007 Upland, CA 91785-5007 |
College bound senior planning to attend California college | Essay (500 words or more) "Please tell us the last advertisement that made you go out and buy the product advertised" |
| DEADLINE April 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 4/1/2002 | Up to $1,000 | RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MONTEREY COUNTY CHAPTER P.O. BOX 1363 MONTEREY, CA 93942 |
Son/daughter of a career member of U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Nat'l Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin., or Public Health Service; active, retired or deceased; attend 4 yr. college; financial need. | Academic accomplishments, leadership potential, , financial need |
| 4/1/2002 | BURKE-WEBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS Monterey County office of Education P.O. Box 80851 Salinas CA 93912 |
Seniors pursuing a career in Pharmacy and/or Agriculture. | S.A.T. scores as well as GPA considered. | |
| 4/1/2002 | $500 - 1,500 | SEASIDE JAZZ ART SCHOLARSHIP Dave Pacheco Seaside Art Commission P.O. Box 810 Seaside, CA 93955 |
Senior attending college to study in the arts (drama, music and or art). | Letters of recommendation and personal statement. |
| 4/1/2001 | AMERICAN HOTEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Various Scholarships available. |
Students attending hospitality management programs, pursuing degree in hotel management. | See your counselor. | |
| 4/5/2002 | CALIFORNIA WINE GRAPE GROWERS FOUNDATION 555 University Avenue, Suite 250 Sacramento, CA 95825 |
Students of vineyard workers employed in 2000 or 2001 | Financial need, scholastic ability, community involvement and leadership, work history. | |
| 4/5/2002 | $500 | CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES INS COMPANY'S Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Scholarship Contest CSE Insurance Group P.O. Box 8041 Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8041 |
Senior, CA resident, attending 4yr/2yr college or university or trade school. Applicant's parent or legal guardian must be currently employed full-time by government entity. | Overall GPA 3.0, essay discussing ways the teenage automobile accident rate can be reduced. |
| 4/6/2001 | CALIFORNIA WINE GRAPE GROWERS FOUNDATION 555 University Avenue, Suite 250 Sacramento, CA 95825 |
Students of vineyard workers employed in 200 or 2001 | Financial need, scholastic ability, community involvement and leadership, work history. | |
| 4/13/2002 | POM ANNEX THRIFT SHOP c/o Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 2032 Seaside, CA 93955-2032 |
Must be a family member of an acrtive duty, reserve, or retired member of the U.S. Armed Forces, of the Presidio of Monterey community. | Academic achievement, educational and career goals, extracurricular activities and community involvement, financial need,work experience, honors, awards and offices held. | |
| 4/14/2001 | $500, $750, or $1,000 |
UNA-USA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST UN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA |
Grades 9-12. Submit an essay of 1,500 words or less on a theme selected by the sponsor. This year's theme is "Culture of Peace". | |
| 4/15/2002 | CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 5716 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, CA 93923 |
Must be Jewish, reside on Monterey Peninsula and be actively involved with the Jewish community. Submit essay describing how applicant's Jewish heritage has influenced his/her life. | 3.0 or higher GPA, active in extracurricular school activities and/or community service, bound for 4 year academic college, essay. | |
| 4/15/2002 | $50 - $10,000 | AYN RAND INSTITUTE P.O. Box 6004 Inglewood, CA 90312 |
Open to Juniors and Seniors | Essay on "The Fountainhead" |
| 4/15/2002 | $1,000 | CHARLIE FROST MEMORIAL STUDENT ATHLETE
SCHOLARSHIP Mr. Charles W Frost P.O. Box 2507 Monterey, CA 93942-2507 |
Attending college, resides within city limits of Monterey or within 10 miles from any point of its city limits, participated in inter-high school activities | 2.5 average GPA, excelled in scholarship and athletics as well as other school & community activities & has demonstrated reasonable need |
| 4/15/2002 | $500 | MONTEREY COUNTY FARM BUREAU P.O. Box 1449 Salinas, CA 93902 Ph (831)455-2600 |
Senior entering 4 yr college or university with an interest in pursuing a career in agriculture. | GPA, financial need, and extra curricular activities, 2 letters of recommendation. |
| 4/15/2002 | $600 | ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION Attn: Scholarship Committee, 675 Hegenberger Road, Suite 230 Oakland, CA 94621 |
Catholic, Italian descent | Scholastic achievement, financial need, leadership, extracurricular activities, recommendation |
| 4/15/2002 | $250 - 1,000 | JOHN & JEANNE PRYOR EDUCATIONAL
FOUNDATION P.O. Box 1449 Salinas, CA 93902 Ph (831)455-2600 |
Senior entering 4 yr college or university with an interest in pursuing a career in agriculture. | GPA, financial need, and extra curricular activities, 2 letters of recommendation. |
| 4/16/2001 |
CALIFORNIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION |
Each applicant must complete the National Restaurant Assos. Ed. Foundation form. Student pursuing career in hospitality/culinary industry. | Award based upon written applications and personal interviews. | |
| 4/16/2002 | NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOC. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP | Seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to both a post-secondary foodservice education and a career in the restaurant and foodservice industry. GPA of 2.75. 250 hours of foodservice-related work experience. Acceptance to a foodservice-related post-secondary program | Evaluated on industry related work experience, presentation of the application, essay question, commitment to the industry.Letter of recommendation from employer. | |
| 4/17/2002 | $500 |
CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF SALINAS and CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS
ALLIANCE call 757-0671 (Lori Wing) |
Chinese descent, senior | Transcript, SAT scores, letters of recommendation |
| 4/19/2002 | $500 or $2,000 | MONTEREY COUNTY CATTLEMEN AND CATTLEWOMEN
SCHOLARSHIPS Jae Eade P.O. Box 2500 King City, CA 93930 |
Reside in Monterey County, major in BEEF industry or related livestock fields. | Transcript, letter of recommendation, grades and work experience. |
| 4/30/2002 | SWISS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY OF SAN
FRANCISCO 456 Montgomery Street, #1500 San Francisco, CA 94104-1233 |
Swiss of Swiss descent by demonstrating that at least one parent or applicant is a Swiss citizen AND either one parent or applicant is registered with the Swiss Consulate; reside within a 150 mile radius of San Francisco City Hall for a minimum of at least 3 yrs., applied for admission to an accredited institution of higher learning, GPA 3.2 for last 2 yrs. | Academic potential, respect and support from fellow students and teachers, financial need. | |
| 4/30/2002 | $5,000, 12,500 and 20,000 | Schering/Key WILL TO WIN ASTHMA
ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS 2918 North 72nd Street Omaha, NE 68134 |
Senior, ambitious athlete, disciplined, determined and believe in healthy competition, asthma sufferer. Transcript, letter of support, essay. | Winners selected by a panel of physicians. |
| DEADLINE May 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 5/1/2002 | $1,000 | PHILOMA GOLDSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove PO Box 1007 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 |
Senior, minimum GPA of 3.0, good citizenship throughout high school. | Written description of activities or interests related to local history, historic preservation, or the cultural heritage of P.G. |
| 5/1/2002 | $1,500 | YELLOW BRICK ROAD BENEFIT SHOP Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 846 Carmel, CA 93921 |
Senior, good character and active participation in a church program, 2 letters of reference, min 2.5 GPA and financial need. | Personal statement 200-250 words or less. |
| 5/1/2002 | $500 | PACIFIC GROVE MUSEUM OF NATURAL
HISTORY 165 Forest Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 pgmuseum@mbay.net |
Pursuing studies in the natural science field. | Excelled in natural science classes, top 25% of senior class. |
| 5/15/2002 | $1,000 | CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
CONSULTANTS ASSOC. P.O. Box 3553 Salinas, CA 93912-3553 |
Scholarship to be used at Cal Poly; San Luis Obispo; Fresno State, UC Davis; Cabrillo, Gavilan or Hartnell College. Student must have a commitment to agriculture. | GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript. |
| 5/15/2002 | $1,000 | EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION 721 N McKinley Road Lake Fores, IL 60045-5002 |
Legal US resident, have taken SAT or ACT | Semifinalists to provide limited data on financial status and an essay. |
| ON-GOING | $1,000 | IMAGINE 2000 SCHOLARSHIP P.G. Pride Board of Directors |
Essay entitled "How this schoarship will help me achieve my academic and/or vocation educaton goals." | At-risk demographic characteristics, Financial need, single parent, average academic skills |
| DEADLINE June 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| N/A |
| DEADLINE July 2002 |
AMOUNT/TYPE | ORGANIZATION/ADDRESS | ELIGIBILITY | EVALUATION |
| 7/22/2002 | NATIONAL RESTAURANT
ASSOC. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION'S ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ProStart Certificate of Achievement Scholarship |
Senior, accepted to an accredited Hospitality Management Program with a focus on restaurant management or foodservice-related program. | Have a National ProStart Certificate of Achievement. Evaluated on industry related work experience, presentation of the application, essay question, commitment to the industry. | |
| not listed | Grant equal to Cal Grant Award | LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL DEPENDENTS
(LEPD) California Student Aid Commission Specialized Programs P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029 |
Dependent of California peace office, law enforcement officer, corrections officer or firefighter killed or totally disabled in the performance of their duty. | Be enrolled in 2 yr community college or 4 yr college. Financial need. |
PG High School Counseling
Pacific Grove Unified School District
Monterey County Office of Education
Questions or comments to: PG
High Counseling Office
updated: 3/25/2002
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