Monday, March 19, 2012

Ludwig & Ada Strauss Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$4,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-San Diego

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement. Preference given to students with financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Louis Armstrong Jazz Scholarship Honoring Duke Ellington 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of California at Los Angeles pursuing studies in Jazz Composition. Due date and award amount may vary. Contact UCLA for more information and/or application.

Lockheed Martin Orincon Graduate Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
May 01, 2013

Amount
$3,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for full-time, postgraduate students currently enrolled in a master's degree program at an accredited university in the greater San Diego, California geographical area majoring in electrical engineering, computer or systems engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, computer technology, communications technology, communications engineering, or information management systems. Number of awards varies.

Lockheed Martin Orincon IT Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
May 01, 2013

Amount
$3,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for students currently attending school full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the greater San Diego, California geographical area majoring in electrical, computer, chemical, systems or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics. Number of awards varies.

Leni Fe Bland Music Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
April 01, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for California residents enrolled at a postsecondary institution majoring in Music (voice or instrumental). Students must have financial need, be under 30 years of age for voice students, and under 25 years of age for instrumental students, and demonstrate talent in classical music. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable.

LAF-CLASS Fund Irrigation Scholarship Program 2013 2014

Deadline
April 04, 2013

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona in an Irrigation Program. Student must have financial need and show promise and commitment to the profession.

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Grant

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for California residents who are dependents or spouses of California Law Enforcement Personnel who have been killed or totally disabled in the line of duty and are enrolled at a postsecondary institution in California. Students must have financial need. Due date and number of awards may vary.

Kirt Brooks Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 01, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for California Water Environment Association (CWEA) members and their immediate family (spouse, son, daughter, sibling, stepson, or stepdaughter) who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution pursuing studies related to the Water Environment field. Number of awards and award amount may vary. A photocopy of membership card and a personal statement must be included with application packet.

Joseph T. DeSilva Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
May 31, 2013

Amount
$3,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of Southern California

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students who are union members affiliated with the UFCW local 770 or the spouse, parent or child of a member. Students must attend the University of Southern California. Selection is based on essays, acedemic records, achievements, and oral interview.

Ken Milam Scholarship 2013 3014

Deadline
May 02, 2013

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students attending a California university in an accredited Planning program. Applicants must show an interest in public planning in California. Selection is based on financial need, academic excellence, and commitment to serve the planning profession in California. Contact the college's planning school for more information and/or application.

Jesuit-Marymount High School Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$12,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Annual award for incoming freshmen enrolling at Loyola Marymount University who are graduates of a Jesuit or Marymount secondary school. Selection based on academic achievement. Candidates must file the FAFSA. Due date and number of awards may vary.

Joseph Henry Jackson Literary Award 2013 2014

Deadline
January 31, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for Nevada or Northern California residents who are writers working on unpublished manuscripts. Students must be 20 to 35 years of age and residents for a minimum of three years prior to the January 31 deadline. Unpublished work may be fiction (novel or short stories), nonfiction prose, or poetry.

James D. Phelan Art Awards 2013 2014

Deadline
May 03, 2013

Amount
$7,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for California-born Artists in four different disciplines: film, photography, printmaking and video. A copy of the birth certificate must be included with application packet. Awards are distributed for film and video in even-numbered years, and in photography and printmaking in odd-numbered years. This is an art competition.

James Duval Phelan Literary Award 2013 2014

Deadline
January 31, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for California-born writers working on unpublished manuscripts. Students must be 20 to 35 years of age and residents for a minimum of three years prior to the January 31 deadline. Unpublished work may be fiction, nonfiction prose, poetry, or drama.

International Freshman Academic Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
December 10, 2013

Amount
$16,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Medical University of South Carolina

Description
Scholarship for international, incoming freshmen students attending the University of Southern California full-time. Applicants must be in the top 10% of their class and have competitive SAT or ACT scores. Number of awards varies.

Herbert Greenberg Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-San Diego

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Hispanic Scholarship-Council Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement, financial need and community service. Preference given to first-generation college students. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Description
Scholarship for greater Los Angeles, California residents who are incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at Michigan State University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Half-Century Trojans Endowed Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
December 10, 2013

Amount
$3,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Medical University of South Carolina

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen or transfer students attending the University of Southern California full-time. Applicants must be related to a Half-Century Trojan (graduate of 50 years ago or more). Selection criteria include academic achievement, potential for leadership and community service. Number of awards varies.

Graduating Student Merit Awards 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for California residents who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university to study Planning. The faculty in each accredited professional program designates one graduating student annually. Selection is based on academic performance, professional promise, financial need and increasing diversity in the profession of planning. Recipients will receive a one-year student membership in the American Planning Association. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.

Freshman Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for first-time freshmen students attending California Maritime Academy. Selection is based on merit and financial need. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.

George Parker Memorial Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement, financial need, and been orphaned or in foster care at least three years prior to the age of 18. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable.

Fee Waiver for Senior Citizens Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
California State University-East Bay

Description
Annual award for California residents, 60 years of age or older, who have applied for regular admission to California State University, Hayward. Award is equal to tuition fees, application fees and University fees. Due date and number of awards varies.

FPME Scholarships 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for third and fourth year full-time Podiatry students attending a select Podiatry College. Selection criteria is based on financial need, GPA, podiatric community service, and leadership involvement. Award amounts start at $1,000. Due dates and number of awards may vary. Select schools are: Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences (FL); California College of Podiatric Medicine (CA); Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine (IA); Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine (IL); New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NY); Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OH); and the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (PA). Contact the Financial Aid Office of select school for more information and/or application.

Ellen & Roger Revelle Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$2,500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for University of California-San Diego incoming freshmen. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Renewable.

Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Alumni Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 12, 2013

Amount
$12,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-Los Angeles

Description
Scholarship for entering freshmen planning to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Preference will be given to historically underrepresented groups (minorities). Applicants must have great leadership promise to become the leaders of tomorrow. Candidates must attend UCLA the fall quarter immediately after graduating, but not apply until after a one-year sabbatical in a study-abroad program. Interview may be required. Recipients must complete 30 service hours annually to UCLA and the UCLA Alumni Association. Number of awards varies. Renewable.

Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshman Grants 2013 2014

Deadline
February 12, 2013

Amount
$5,000

Award Type
Grant

Applicable School(s)
University of California-Los Angeles

Description
Scholarship for entering freshmen planning to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Candidates must attend UCLA the fall quarter immediately after graduating, but not apply until after a one-year sabbatical in a study-abroad program. Interview may be required. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Number of awards varies. Nonrenewable.

Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation Scholarship 2013 3014

Deadline
June 30, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution within the Desert Southwest Annual Conference (Nevada, Arizona, and California). Due dates are June 30 for fall semester and December 31st for spring semester. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay must be included with application packet.

Council of Building & Construction Trades Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
March 01, 2013

Amount
$300

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
California State University-Fullerton

Description
Annual award for continuing full-time students attending California State University-Fullerton. First preference will be given to students who are members or whose immediate family are members, active or retired, of a labor union affiliated with the donor. Applicants can be with or without union affiliation. Candidates must have scholastic achievement and demonstrated financial need.

CSUSM Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 29, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for Latino students who are undergraduate students enrolled at California State University-San Marcos. Students must demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, and community service. An interview is required. Number of awards and award amount may vary. An essay and a copy of the SAR must be included with application packet. Nonrenewable; recipients may reapply.

Continuing Student Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for California residents who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university to study Planning. Selection is based on academic performance, professional promise, financial need and increasing diversity in the profession of planning. Recipients will receive a one-year student membership in American Planning Association. Due date and number of awards varies.

Continuing Education Scholarships 2013 2014 for School Nurses

Deadline
November 15, 2013

Amount
$500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for licensed registered nurses employed in California public schools seeking continuing education at Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) approved institutions such as schools of nursing, hospitals, organized nursing groups and private providers who meet BRN requirements. Nurses must have a minimum of one year work experience in the public schools and plan to continue as public school nurses, be PTA/PTSA members and have an assignment in at least one PTA/PTSA school. Number of awards may vary.

Continuing Education Scholarships for Credentialed Classroom Teachers & Counselors 2013 2014

Deadline
November 15, 2013

Amount
$500

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for elementary and secondary classroom teachers and counselors who are employed in the public schools in California and are continuing their education at a college or university in California. Teachers must be PTA members and have been employed full-time for a minimum of three years. Counselors must have a counseling position at a PTA/PTSA school and have been employed at least half-time for a minimum of three years. Number of awards may vary.

Clair A. Hill Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
February 01, 2013

Amount
$5,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for California residents who are undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled at a postsecondary institution in California. Students must demonstrate academic achievement.

Community Outreach Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for students currently enrolled in a Physician Assistants program and are student members of the California Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA). Applicant must be in good academic standing and demonstrated community outreach or other philanthropic activites. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable.

Charmaine & Maurice Kaplan Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$5,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-San Diego

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement, financial need and extracurricular activities. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Chinese Student Club Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen of Chinese descent who are enrolled full-time at California State University-Fresno. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Chancellor's Freshman Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-San Diego

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to the University of California-San Diego. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

Career Grant 2013 2014

Deadline
September 30, 2013

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Grant

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students who are members of the California State Employees Association. Selection is based on need, career goals and objectives, citizenship and CSEA involvement. Number of awards may vary.

Central Coast Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
$1,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties, California residents who are pursuing postsecondary education at an accredited college or university to study Public Planning. Selection is based on academic performance, professional promise, financial need and increasing diversity in the profession of planning. Due date and number of awards varies.

California Retired Teachers Association - Division 16 Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Annual award for current Shasta College, California student that is pursuing postsecondary education to enter a career in Education. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.

Canadian Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
June 01, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
Azusa Pacific University

Description
Scholarship for Canadian incoming freshmen enrolled at Azusa Pacific University. Renewable.

California Institute of the Arts Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
February 29, 2013

Amount
$8,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the California Institute of the Arts. A FAFSA and a statement of purpose must be included with application packet. Contact the school's admissions office or Scholastic for more information and/or application.

California Community College Transfer Entitlement Cal Award 2013 2014

Deadline
February 29, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for California residents who are transfer undergraduate students enrolled at a postsecondary institution in California. Award amount may vary.

California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
February 29, 2013

Amount
$2,750

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for California residents preparing for an Agricultural industry career at a 4-year college or university in California. Selection is based on career goals, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, determination, and demonstration of leadership. Renewable; must reapply. Number of awards and award amount varies.

California College of the Arts Scholarships 2013 2014

Deadline
February 01, 2013

Amount
$2,000

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)

Description
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled at the California College of the Arts. Number of awards may vary. A FAFSA and a statement of purpose must be included with application packet. Contact the school's admissions office or Scholastic for more information and/or application.

Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
May 25, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of the Pacific

Description
Scholarship for underrepresented minority law students attending select colleges/universities in California. Selection based on potential and financial need. Select schools include: University of California-Berkley; University of California, Hastings College of Law; University of California-Davis; University of San Francisco; Golden Gate University; University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law; Santa Clara University; or Stanford University. Number of awards and award amount may vary.

Cal Aggie Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship 2013 2014

Deadline
November 01, 2013

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-Davis

Description
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at the University of California, Davis. Students must demonstrate leadership skills, extracurricular activities, community service, employment, or personal situations. Number of awards and award amount may vary.

Alumni Regents Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
University of California-San Diego

Description
Scholarship for University of California-San Diego incoming freshmen. Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents. Award is based on outstanding leadership. Deadlines and award amounts may vary.

A & R Miller Scholarship 2012 2013

Deadline
Open

Amount
Varies

Award Type
Scholarship

Applicable School(s)
--

Description
Scholarship for unmarried entering freshmen students attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Applicant must have good character and demonstrated financial need. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies.