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 APRIL 2012

TITLE WHO AMOUNT DEADLINE  
Aero Club of So Cal. High School Students who plan to pursue studies in aviation or aerospace; 3.0 GPA or better. $2,500 June 20, 2012.  Apply on-line www.aeroclubsocal.org
Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship Seniors who can demonstrate overcoming personal obstacles associated with drugs or alcohol; strong commitment to athletics and continuing personal growth through higher education. $5,000 Deadline April 30, 2012.
www.sdhoc.com
Building Industry Association of San Diego County Seniors seeking career in building industry. Varies April 20, 2012.  Apply on-line www.biacares.org
Celebrate Success Scholarship Series Varies scholarship opportunities Varies Check website for deadline.
www.fagenfriedman.com
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County Seniors being treated for epilepsy, attending college or trade school, academic performance, financial need. $250 - $2,000 Postmarked by June 1, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.epilepsysandiego.org
Filipino American Cultural Assoc. of No. San Diego Filipino seniors who plan to attend college, academic excellence, community service. No minimum GPA. $100 - $1,100 May 13, 2012.  www.filamsandiegonorthcounty.com
Friar Tux Shop Seniors attending college Fall '12. $500 Deadline April 15, 2012.  Apply on-line @www.friartux.com/scholarships.jsp
India Heritage Award Seniors of Asian Indian Ancestry $500 - $2,000 April 16, 2012.  Email: awardsforgraduates@yahoo.com for application form.
Jump Start Scholarship Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors  continuing education $250 - $1,500 April 15, 2012
www.jumpstart-scholarship.net
Kevin Ortiz Scholarship VHS Seniors, attending 2yr or 4yr college. $1,000 Postmarked by May 4, 2012.  http://Kevin-ortiz.com
Kevin Starks Memorial Scholarship Seniors with a disability, financial need, academic merit. $1,000 April 30, 2012.  www.sdcepd.com
Latino Scholarships Goto website for details: chci.org    
Mahatma Gandhi Seniors, academic excellence & community involvement. $1,000 - $5,000 April 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdias.org/PDF/Gandhi.pdf
Metropolitan Transportation/Coca-Cola Essay Contest Seniors, write essay on public transportation. Lap Top computer April 13, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sdmts.com
Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego Senior, Instrumentalist, Composer, Vocalist, piano or pipe organ Varies April 30, 2012.
www.musicalmerit.org
Nordstrom Scholarship for Juniors Juniors who will attend 4 yr university, minimum 2.7GPA, community service or volunteer activities, financial need. $2,500 x 4 years Postmarked May 1, 2012.  Apply on-line www.shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship
San Diego Flower & Plant Association Seniors who show commitment to the production horticulture industry as student and career objectives, GPA 3.0 $1,500 Postmarked April 30, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.flowerandplant.org
Scholarship Experts.com Different scholarships; Check website for details. Varies up to $20,000 Ck website for deadline; Apply @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Taiwanese American Foundation of SD Seniors, 3.2 GPA, academic achievement, community service, financial need. $500 April 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.taiwancenter.com/about/scholarship
Wise Choice Scholarship Students graduating 2011-2014 $2,500 May 31, 2012 See website for details
www.wisechoice.com/?sid=gcfx
PAPER  APPLICATIONS  FOR  THE  FOLLOWING  SCHOLARSHIPS  ARE  IN  THE  COLLEGE  CAREER  CENTER      
Contemporary Woman of North County Senior girls who will attend Palomar or Mira Costa, 3.0 GPA, financial need $500 Received by April 20, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.cwonc.org
Encore Scholarship Seniors who have worked on an Encore show Unknown Received by April 19, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in Career Center
PBM Images Sports Scholarship Seniors who played Varsity Sports $1,000 April 16, 2012.  

 

 

MARCH 2012

TITLE WHO AMOUNT DEADLINE
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Seniors pursuing a fashion career at accredited school. $1,000 Check website for details: www.fashion-schools.org
Best Moms Essay Contest Grades 4 - 12 write essay describing why their mom should be honored as one of the "Best" in San Diego.  Winner will be awarded a "Sony Tablet S"   Deadline March 09, 2012.  www.twcwest.com/bestmoms
Brads Deals Essay Contest Seniors $2,000 Deadline June 1, 2012.  Chk website for prompt: www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
Building Industry Association of San Diego County Seniors seeking career in building industry. Varies April 20, 2012.  Apply on-line www.biacares.org
CA Retired Teachers Assoc of No. San Diego County Seniors who will attend CA community college, Cal State Univ or UC system, to pursue career in education, financial need, extra-curricular activities, community service. up to $1,500 Deadline: postmaked March 12, 2012.  http://classjump.com/retiredteachersscholarshipfoundationsdc
Change A Life Foundation Seniors, financial need, 4 yr. college, 3.5 GPA, school/community service, and work experience. up to $5000 March 15, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.changealife.org
CHS Foundation Attending 2 yr or 4yr college, agriculture business, horticulture, animal science. $1,000 April 1, 2012.
www.chsfoundation.org
Civil Service Employees Insurance Co. Seniors who are children of full-time or retired puplic employees, 3.0 GPA, 2 or 4 yr. college, or trade school Fall '12. $500 - $1,000 May 11, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm
CSEA State Scholarship Seniors who are dependents of CA Schools Employees Assoc., continuing on to higher education $1,000 March 31, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.csea.com
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Senior, child/stepchild of member/former member of US Navy Submarine Force who have served on active duty in or indirect support of the Force for specified period of service. $3,250 times 4 years March 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.dolphinscholarship.org
Don Diego Scholarship 4-H, FFA, Exhibitor/Employee, Fairest of the Fair, Senior who will attend 4 yr. institution or 2 yr. college. $2,500 - $5,000 Postmarked by April 2, 2012
Apply on-line @ www.delmarfairgrounds.com. 
Click on "Don Diego Fund".
Dr. Martin Luther King, JR/Oceanside Seniors living in Oceanside, extracurricular activities, community service. Varies Apply on-line @ www.ci.oceanside.ca.us.  Applications due April 10, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in VHS Career Center.
GoDaddy Scholarship   $10,000 Deadline March 20, 2012.  Check website for details: www.godaddy.com/scholarship
HACER (Ronald McDonald House Charities) Seniors of Hispanic origin, attending school in Fall '12 $2,500 Postmarked March 31, 2012. www.sdmcdonalds.com
Jessie Klicka Foundation Seniors, medium to outstanding grades, extracurricular activities, financial need, attending 4 yr. college $1,000 - $2,000 renewable "Ignore deadline listed on SDCOE website.  Applications due by March 09, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in College Career Ctr." www.sdcoe.net/scholarships
Junior Seau Foundation Seniors who will attend institutions of higher learning.   Deadline postmarked April 02, 2012;  see application for details: www.juniorseau.org.
Kohl's Kids Who Care Recognition Program Students ages 6-18 yrs. Who donate time, effort, and ideas to transform their communities. $1,000 - $5,000 March 15, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.kohlskids.com
Matters of Life & Death Scholarship Grades 11 & 12 who are college bound, write essay on issues surrounding aid in dying. $250 to $1,000 Deadline April 16, 2012.  www.compassionandchoicesnca.org/essay.php
Metropolitan Transportation/Coca-Cola Essay Contest Seniors, write essay on public transportation. Lap Top computer April 13, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sdmts.com
Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego Senior, Instrumentalist, Composer, Vocalist, piano or pipe organ Varies April 30, 2012.
www.musicalmerit.org
Nat'l Naval Officers Assoc. Seniors, 2.5 GPA or better, attending college Fall '12. Chk website Deadline postmarked April 15, 2012.  Check website for details:  www.nnoa-camppendleton.org/Scholarships.html
Point Loma Credit Union Seniors, academic excellence, extra-curricular, member of PLCU. $2,500 Postmarked March 31, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.plcu.com
Pride of Vista Lions Club Rocco Vallluzzi Memorial  Seniors who will pursue a degree in Environmental Sciences at a 2 or 4 yr. college $2,500 Postmarked by March 14, 2012.  Apply on-line @www.missprideofvista.com
S.D. County Citizens Scholarship Seniors, financial need, attending S.D. County 2 or 4 yr. college, community service. $1,000 March 02, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sdcoe.net/scholarships/res.asp
Sabrina Keller Foundation Girl Scout Scholarship Girl Scout in San Diego County $500 Deadline April 30, 2012.  www.sabrinakellerfoundation.intuitwebsites.com
Scholarship Experts.com Different scholarships; Check website for details. Varies up to $20,000 Ck website for deadline; Apply @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Sunflower Scholarship Fund Seniors, minimum 2.0 GPA, attending 4yr college Fall '12, extra curricular activities, community service $2,000 - $10,000 Postmarked by March 31,2012.  www.chelseaslight.org
Taiwanese American Foundation of SD Seniors, 3.2 GPA, academic achievement, community service, financial need. $1,000 April 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.taiwancenter.com/about/scholarship
PAPER  APPLICATIONS  FOR  THE  FOLLOWING  SCHOLARSHIPS  ARE  IN THE  COLLEGE  CAREER  CENTER      
Anthony Furlano-Unico San Diego Seniors of Italian heritage; academic achievement, community service $2,000 Apply by April 21,2012
Assoc. of CA School Administrators Seniors pursuing career in education, 3.3 GPA or higher, active in community service, financial need. $1,000 Deadline March 30, 2012
Brian Piccolo Memorial Award Seniors, Italian Heritage (25% min.), athletic, academic achievement, community service $1,000 - $2,000 Apply by April 15,2012
Brother Benno Foundation Seniors affected by homelessness, poverty, drug or alcohol abuse, financial need, OR History of volunteering to help the needy in your community; 2.0 GPA min. $500 - $1,000 March 15, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in the Career Center
Encore Scholarship Seniors who have worked on an Encore show $100 - $500 Received by April 24, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in Career Center
Lomeli Miller Sophomores & Juniors, foreign-born or second generation, bilingual, 2.5 GPA, financial need. Varies May 1, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in VHS College Career Center
San Diego - Edinburgh Sister City Society Senior of Scotish ancestry attending 2 or 4 yr college, 3.0 GPA or better $500 Postmarked May 1, 2012.
Veterinary Science Scholarship Seniors who will attend UC Davis Fall '12 to study Vet Science   Deadline May 01, 2012.  See Mrs. DePies in VHS College Career Ctr. for details.
Vista Golden "K" Kiwanis Club Seniors attending Mira Costa, Palomar or  CSU San Marcos  Fall '12 $1,000 April 04, 2012, 12:00pm  to VHS College Career Ctr.
Vista Teachers Association Senors with 3.0 GPA or better; School and Community Activities; All career areas, especially Education Amount varies April 04, 2012, 12:00pm to VHS College Career Center

 

 

FEBRUARY 2012

              TITLE                                             WHO                                                                          AMOUNT                   DEADLINE

Athena Pinnacle Scholarship Seniors, 4 yr. college, career in sciences, math, engineering or computer sciences, leadership & community service. $2,500 March 19, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.anthenasd.org/awards-and-scholarships/2012
BECA Foundation Seniors, Latino students who are pursuing a college education $500 - $2,000 March 2, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.becafoundation.org
Building Industry Association of San Diego County Seniors seeking career in building industry. Varies April 20, 2012.  Apply on-line www.biacares.org
California Coast Credit Union Seniors, member of Calif. Coast Credit Union or son/daughter of member, 3.0 GPA, attend 2 or 4 yr. college. $1,000 - $5,000 Postmarked by March 31, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.calcoastcu.org
California Strawberry Commission Seniors who are children of strawberry farm workers. $200 - $1,500 March 1, 2012  Apply on-line @ www.calstrawberry.com
Camp Pendleton Officers' Wives' Club Seniors who are dependents of Navy or Marine Corp. activate duty, retired or deceased. Varies  Postmarked February 29, 2012,  Apply on-line @ www.camppendletonowc.org 
Cesar E Chavez Essay Contest 9th - 12th $200 - $1,000 Postmarked by March 1, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdchavez.org/programs/essy.htm
CHS Foundation Attending 2 yr or 4yr college, agriculture business, horticulture, animal science. $1,000 April 1, 2012.
www.chsfoundation.org
Cox Scholars Seniors, 3.0 GPA, attending 2 or 4 yr. college in San Diego County, financial need, leadership, community service $2,500 - $10,000 February 29, 2012.  Apply on-line:www.cox-cares.org/scholarships/
CSU San Marcos Scholarships Seniors who will attend CSUCM Fall '12, essay including school & community activities, academics, future plans, any challenges. Varies March 2, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.csusm.edu/finaid/scholarship_all/
Farm Bureau of San Diego Seniors attending 2 or 4 yr college pursuing degree in agriculture or related field. $500 - $2,500 Postmarked by April 9, 2012. Paper Application on-line @ www.sdfarmbureau.org
Ford Salute to Education Seniors, attending university, community college, technical or vocational school. $1,000 February 17, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.salutetoeducation.com HAND WRITTEN INFO. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Future Accounting Professional Seniors pursuing an accounting career at post-secondary school or college. $1,000 Check website for deadline: www.accountingcareersfordummies.com
Jackie Robinson Foundation Senior, minority who will attend 4yr college; leadership, community service, financial need, US citzen, SAT or ACT scores Amount varies March 30, 2012.  Apply on-line www.jackierobinson.org
Japanese American Citizens League Seniors who will attend college or trade school, parent or grandparent of Japanese ancestry and a member of San Diego JACL for the past year. $500 - $1,000 March 1, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.jaclsandiego.org
Jessie Klicka Foundation Seniors, medium to outstanding grades, extracurricular activities, financial need, attending 4 yr. college $1,000 - $2,000 renewable "Ignore deadline listed on SDCOE website.  Applications due by March 09, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in College Career Ctr." www.sdcoe.net/scholarships
Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarship Latino seniors with interest in a journalism career, scholastic achievement, community awareness & financial need. $500 - $2,000 Deadline April 2, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.ccnma.org 
John Steiger Performing Arts Scholarships Seniors who contributed to high school performing arts programs. $750 - $900 April 19, 2012.  Apply on-line www.ocaf.info
Kohl's Kids Who Care Recognition Program Students ages 6-18 yrs. Who donate time, effort, and ideas to transform their communities. $1,000 - $5,000 March 15, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.kohlskids.com
Ladies Auxillary of VFW Creative Patriotic Art Awards, Grade 9 - 12. $500 - $10,000 March 31, 2012
www.ladiesauxvfw.org
Mira Costa Foundation Seniors attending Mira Costa in Fall 2012 Varies March 8, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.miracosta.edu/scholarships
Pacific Islander Festival Assoc. Pacific Island Students $1,000 February 29, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.pifasandiego.com
RB Chorale Seniors with music talent. $1,000 - $2,500 Postmarked by April 12, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.rbchorale.org
Resource Conservation District of SD County Seniors, 2.5 GPA, major in conservation, agriculture, environmental science, biology, or natural science. $1,000 April 6, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.rcdsandiego.org
San Diego Alumnae Panhellenic Senior girls who will attend 4 yr. college with National Panhellenic Sororities, academic excellence, school & community service. $500 March 31, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sdaph.org
San Diego Chinese Women's Assoc. Seniors who are at least 1/4 Chinese, min 3.0 GPA. $500 for 2yr community college or vocational college.
$1,500 for 4yr college
March 31, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdcwa.net/scholarship.html
Student Scholarships Various scholarships for high school students. Amount varies Chk website for detail:
www.studentscholarships.org
Student-View Scholarship Seniors who will attend 2 or 4 yr. college or career school. $500 - $3,000 April 22, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.student-view.com
Univision Scholarships available   Check website for details & deadlines: www.univision.com
USA Funds Seniors from households with annual incomes of $35,000 or less, from ethnic-minority group, have physical disability. $1,500 Check website for deadline. Apply on-line @ www.usafunds.org/students
Women Marines Association Seniors, 3.5 GPA, min. 1600 SAT, attend 2 or 4 yr. college, leadership, service in the home, school and community. $500 Postmarked by March 25, 2012.
www.womenmarines.net
PAPER  APPLICATION  FOR  THE  FOLLOWING  SCHOLARSHIPS  ARE  IN  THE  COLLEGE  CAREER  CENTER      
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Seniors, Oceanside residents, 2.5 GPA, entrepreneurial achievements, work experience, community service, leadership activities. $250 -$500 February 28, 2012, 3:00pm
Vista Optimist Foundation VHS Seniors, 3.5 min GPA, community service, leadership, participation in athletics, arts/drama, other school or community activities, financial need $2,000 Deadline: March 14, 2012
See Mrs. DePies in Career Center

 

JANUARY 2012

TITLE  WHO AMOUNT DEADLINE    
ACT Poster Contest Jr. & Sr., design poster that encourages students to attend college and take ACT. $1,000 - $5,000 January 28, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.actstudent.org/postercontest
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship (3 scholar.) Seniors, African American, 4 yr. college of Black Heritage, 3.0 GPA Varies to $1,500 April 4, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.akasandiego.com
Asian Pacific Fund (17 separate scholarships) Juniors & Seniors, criteria varies
Asian Heritage
Varies Deadline March 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.asianpacificfund.org/awards
Best Buy Scholarships Seniors, community service, academic achievement. $1,000 - $2,000 February 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.bestbuy.com, click on "community relations"
Better Business Bureau Student Ambassador Jr. & Sr. trained to give information regarding scams & frauds to their peers. You will receive training to develop & deliver presentation to min. of 2 peer groups.  Upon completion of program scholarship incentives for most number of students presented to. $250, $500, $1,000. February 8, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sandiego.bbb.org/student-ambassador
BIOCOM/San Diego Senior, attend 2 or 4 yr. college, emphasis on the biological, chemical, physical, or computational sciences, or biomedical engineering. Commitment to serving the San Diego life science community, 3.2 GPA, leadership, community service, extra-curricular, financial need. $1,000 times 4 years February 13,2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/common.shtml
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego by Spence Reese Scholarship Male Seniors who will major in Law, Political Science, Engineering or Medicine, academic standing, financial need. $2,000 x 4 years April 1, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdyouth.org 
Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship Seniors who can demonstrate overcoming personal obstacles associated with drugs or alcohol; strong commitment to athletics and continuing personal growth through higher education. $5,000 Deadline April 30, 2012.
www.sdhoc.com
CA Native American Day Essay Contest Grades 9 - 12 $500 April 27, 2012.
blink.UCSD.edu/GO/NativeAmerican
CA State PTA Seniors who have school and community service, a member of VHS PTSA. $500 February 12, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.capta.org
CA Teachers Association Seniors, must be CTA member, check website check website for amounts. Deadline: February 3, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.cta.org
Cabrillo Civic Club Portuguese descent, senior, 3.5 GPA, min. of 3 extra-curricular activities in high school, attending college. $500 Postmarked by March 15, 2012.
www.cabrillocivicclubs.org
Caners Foundation Seniors interested in nursery industry (horticulture, agribusiness) Varies Postmarked by March 15,2012.  www.cangc.org
Cesar E Chavez Essay Contest 9th - 12th $200 - $1,000 Postmarked by March 12, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.cesarechavezfoundation.org
Change A Life Foundation Seniors, financial need, 4 yr. college, 3.5 GPA, school/community service, and work experience. up to $5000 March 15, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.changealife.org
College WeekLive.com Scholarship 9-12th grade $10,000 Check site for detail. Apply @
www.collegeweeklive.com
Contemporary Woman of North County Senior girls who will attend Palomar or Mira Costa, 3.0 GPA, financial need $500 Received by April 30, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.cwonc.org
CSEA State Scholarship Seniors who are dependents of CA Schools Employees Assoc., continuing on to higher education $1,000 March 31, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.csea.com
Disability Advisory Committee Scholarship Seniors with a permenant disability, US citizen or legal resident of State of CA, minimum 2.0 GPA. $500 Postmarked March 16,2012.
www.pecg.org/Communications/Scholarship App.pdf
Distinguished Young Women Juniors, female.  Check website for details   Deadline: February 4, 2011.
www.distinguishedyw.org
Dolphin Scholarship Foundation Senior, child/stepchild of member/former member of US Navy Submarine Force who have served on active duty in or indirect support of the Force for specified period of service. $3,250 times 4 years March 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.dolphinscholarship.org
Farm Bureau of San Diego Seniors attending 2 or 4 yr college pursuing degree in agriculture or related field. $500 - $2,500 Postmarked by April 9, 2012. Paper Application on-line @ www.sdfarmbureau.org
Ford Salute to Education Seniors, attending university, community college, technical or vocational school. $1,000 February 17, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.salutetoeducation.com HAND WRITTEN INFO. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship Seniors who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, citizenship.  Must be nominated by school principal, elected official or director of non-profit; 3.0 GPA or better; financial need; attending 4yr college in Fall '12. $10,000 for 4 years Deadline February 17, 2012.
www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx

Got milk? Athletic Scholarship Seniors, athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership, community service $7,500 March 9, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sammy.bodybymilk.com
Italian Catholic Federation Catholic, seniors of Italian descent, 3.2 GPA. $400 March 15, 2012.
www.ICF.org
Jessie Klicka Foundation Seniors, medium to outstanding grades, extracurricular activities, financial need, attending 4 yr. college $1,000 - $2,000 renewable "Ignore deadline listed on SDCOE website.  Applications due by March 09, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in College Career Ctr." www.sdcoe.net/scholarships
Marine Corp Scholarship Fundation Seniors, child or grandchild of a Marine or Navy, Max. income $61,000 Varies Deadline: March 1, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.mcsf.us
Martin Luther King Community Choir Visual & performing arts educational grant. Senior, colleg-bound; musician, painter, sculptor, singer, writer, actor, photographer, film maker. $1,500 - $3,500 Deadline: postmarked by March 12, 2012. Application available @ www.mlkccsd.org
Merit Aid Scholarship Check on-line for details.  Numerous scholarships for all ages.   Apply on-line @ www.meritaid.com
Mira Costa Foundation Seniors attending Mira Costa in Fall 2012 Varies March 8, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.miracosta.edu/scholarships
National Association of Women in Construction Seniors girls who will pursue a college degree in construction related profession; i.e. architechture, engineering, construction management and with a parent employed in the SD construction industry. $1,000 Postmarked by March 3, 2012. Get application on-line @ www.nawicsandiego.com 
North County Italian Association Seniors of Italian heritage, 2 or 4 yr. college, 3.0 GPA. $1,000 March 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.northcountyitalianassociation.org
Palomar College Scholarship Seniors attending Palomar Fall 2012, 2.5 GPA, Plans for 2 years with transfer to 4 year college. $8,000 February 14, 2012.   Apply on-line @ www.palomar.edu/fa/scholarships.htm
Photography Scholarship Seniors $5,000 Check website for deadline.
www.caaas.org
Point Loma Credit Union Seniors, academic excellence, extra-curricular, member of PLCU. $2,500 March 31, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.plcu.com
Rotary Club of Vista 4 Way Test Speech Contest; Juniors & Seniors Amount varies January 18, 2012. See Mrs. DePies in VHS CCC for details.
San Diego County Office of Education Various Scholarships   Varies For scholarship details go to www.sdoe.net/scholarships/res.asp
San Diego Foundation Over 100 different scholarships Varies February 13,2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships.
Scholarship Experts.com Different scholarships; Check website for details. Varies up to $20,000 Ck website for deadline; Apply @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
SD Labor's Training and Community Development Alliance College Education Seniors with parent/guardian a member of any local labor union; write essay; 3.0 GPA or better, community/school extra curricular activities. $5,500 Postmarked January 31, 2012.
www.unionyes.org
Spence Reese Scholarship Senior male attending college who will major in Law, Political Science, Engineering or Medicine.  $8,000 April 1, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sdyouth.org
Student Scholarships Various scholarships for high school students. Amount varies Chk website for detail:
www.studentscholarships.org
Taiwanese American Foundation of SD Seniors, 3.2 GPA, academic achievement, community service, financial need. $1,000 April 15, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.taiwancenter.com/about/scholarship
Tzu Chi Foundation, U.S.A. Seniors, 3.0 GPA, enrolled in full-time college, financial need, and academic achievement & community involvement. $1,000 March 9, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.tzuchi.org
UC Berkeley Achievement Award Scholarship Seniors attending Berkeley Fall '12, financial need. $5,700 February 24, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.alumni.berkeley.edu/students
United AgriBusiness League Seniors who will study agriculture and related fields in Fall '12, 2.5 GPA, financial need. check website Postmarked by March 31, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.ual.org/scholarships.html
V.I.D. Seniors who live within Vista Irrigation District, community service, 2.5 GPA $1,500 February 29, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.vid-h2o.org
William S. Davila Scholarship Seniors, working in the food industry or a son or daughter of a parent working in the food industry. $1,000 - $2,500 Postmarked by January 20, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/davila
Young Artists Competition Instrumental and Vocal; studied with a SD County music teacher.   January 13, 2012. www.lajollasymphony.com

 DECEMBER 2011

Title WHO AMOUNT DEADLINE
ACT Poster Contest Jr. & Sr., design poster that encourages students to attend college and take ACT. $1,000 - $5,000 January 28, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.actstudent.org/postercontest
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Octavia Coleman HBCI Scholarship Seniors, African American, 4 yr. college of Black Heritage, 3.0 GPA Varies to $1,500 April 4, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.akasandiego.com
Black College Expo Seniors write essay "Why is a College Education Important to me". Varies Deadline January 9, 2012.  Apply on line www.thecollegeexpo.org
Brads Deals Essay Contest Seniors $2,000 Deadline June 1, 2012.  Chk website for prompt: www.bradsdeals.com/scholarship
Caeop Scholarships Seniors pursuing career in business, financial need, scholastic achievement, initiative, extra-curricular activities. $1,000 Postmarked January 6, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.caeop.org 
CALSA Essay Contest Seniors; write essay on "Why Education Matters". $1,000 Deadline February 1, 2012.  Apply on-line @www.calsa.org
Christian Colleges Scholarship Students who will attend a christian college, check web-site for details. $2,500 Apply on-line @ www.christianconnector.com; check website for deadline
Cox Kids Seniors, 3.0 GPA, attending 2 or 4 yr. college in San Diego County, financial need, leadership, community service $2,500 - $10,000 Chk website for deadline. Apply on-line @ www.coxkidsfoundation.org
Delta Sigma Theta Seniors, African-American, 3.0 GPA, extra-curricular, community service & leadership. Varies Postmarked January 2, 2012. www.sdcoe.net/scholarships/res.asp for deadline details. 
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Black History Essay Contest  9-12th grades. $50 - $100 Postmarked January 31, 2012 www.sdcoe.net/scholarships/res.asp
Delta Theta Chi Sorority Scholarship Seniors attending college Fall '11;high scholastic average; financial need $1,800 - $3,500 Postmarked by February 1, 2012.
www.deltathetachi.org/scholarships
EF Global Citizen Essay Contest Seniors $1,000 Deadline January 31, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.eftours.com. Click on "Learn About EF" then "Global Citizen Award"
Ford Salute to Education Seniors, attending university, community college, technical or vocational school. $1,000 February 17, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.salutetoeducation.com HAND WRITTEN INFO. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Gates Millennium Scholars Seniors, African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian-Pacific Islander or Hispanic American, 3.3 GPA, financial need, leadership, community service, extra-curricular activities. Varies up to Full Ride Apply on-line @ www.gmsp.org  January 11, 2012
Got milk? Athletic Scholarship Seniors, athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership, community service $7,500 March 9, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sammy.bodybymilk.com
KFC Colonel's Scholars Seniors with financial need, who will attend public college in California, 2.75 GPA or better, pursuing bachelor degree. $5000 per year February 8, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.kfcscholars.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities Seniors who will attend 2yr or 4yr college. Varies Deadline January 27, 2012. Chk website for more details.  www.rmhc.org - click on "What We Do"; click on RMHC US scholarships
San Diego County Office of Education Various Scholarships   Varies For scholarship details go to www.sdoe.net/scholarships/res.asp
San Diego Foundation Over 100 different scholarships Varies Check site for deadline. Apply on-line @ www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships.
Southern California Mothers of Twins Seniors who are twins, triplets, or multiple birth students planning to enter college/trade school, financial need. $250 - $1,800 Postmarked by February 1, 2012 @ www.scmotc.org
Student Scholarships Over10 scholarships available for grades 9 -12 and Seniors only. Varies Chk website for details. www.studentscholarsips.org
Unity Lodge (Masons) Seniors with minimum 3.5 GPA or better; attending 4 yr college/university   April 5, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.unitylodge.net/scholarships.html
University of Dayton Seniors who plan to attend University of Dayton in Fall 2012. $2,500 - $40,000 Check website for deadlines.
www.admission.udayton.edu

 

AXA Achievement Scholarships for seniors is due by Dec. 1, 2011

Go to: http://www.axa-achievement.com

 

NOVEMBER 2011

TITLE WHO AMOUNT DEADLINE
American Legion Oratorical Contest 9th - 12th grades, prepared oration on some phase of the U.S. Constitution emphasizing duties & obligations of a citizen to our government. $1,500 to $18,000 Apply on-line @ www.legion.org for deadline and details of contest
American Legion Scholarships Go on-line at Scholarship Search Service @ www.srnexpress.com Ck website for various scholarships Apply on-line @ www.legion.org for deadline and details
Berkeley Student Foundation Seniors who have been accepted to UC Berkeley, African-American, Native American, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, or Filipino, financial need, community service. $4,000 May 1, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.berkeleystudent foundation.org
Best Teen Chef  Partial to full scholarship at The Art Institute $1,000 - $4,000 February 3, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.artinstitutes.edu/btc
Boston University Trustee Scholarship Seniors interested in attending BU Fall '12 4yr ride Deadline December 01, 2011
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee
CA State PTA Seniors who have school and community service, a member of VHS PTSA. $500 February 12, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.capta.org
CA Wine Grape Growers Foundation Seniors whose parent is a vineyard worker, plan to attend UC, CAL, State, or CA community college Fall '12. $4,000 Check site for deadline: www.CWGGF.org
CAL State Long Beach Seniors attending CSULB Fall '12 Varies Deadline January 2, 2012
www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/student_application
Cal State University Fullerton Seniors attending CSU Fullerton Fall '12, 3.75 GPA, leadership, community service Up to Full Ride Check site for deadline.  Apply on-line @ www.fullerton.edu/scholars 
California Assoc. of Collectors, Inc. Essay Contest Seniors who will attend 2 or 4 yr. college or trade school, write essay on "Importance of Establishing & Maintaining Good Credit During your College Years" $1,500 - $2,500 January 16, 2012; www.calcollectors.net
Eugene McDermott Scholars Seniors who will attend Univ. of Texas/Dallas Fall '12.  Top 5% of class; community service; school leadership; science, literature & arts interest. Full ride January 06, 2012 www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott
FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) Seniors write essay on free expression $1,000 - $5,000 Deadline November 5, 2011; www.thefire.org/contests
Ford Salute to Education Seniors, attending university, community college, technical or vocational school. $1,000 February 17, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.salutetoeducation.com HAND WRITTEN INFO. WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest Grades 9 - 12 $300 to $10,000 April 19, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.holocaust.hklaw.com
Latino College Scholarships Check web-site for various scholarhsips and deadlines Varies Apply on-line @ www.latinocollegedollars.org
San Diego Aerospace Museum Bill Gibbs Endowment Seniors, academic achievement, aviation aerospace career, degree in math, physics, science or engineering, 4 yr. college. $1,500 - $2,500 April 01, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sandiegoairandspace.org/education/scholarship_information.php
San Diego Aerospace Museum Convair Alumni Association Seniors, academic achievement, community service, leadership, descendant of persons employed by Divisions of General Dynamics Corp., 4 yr. college. $3,000 - $4,000 April 01, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sandiegoairandspace.org/education/scholarship_information.php
San Diego Aerospace Museum R.A. Rearwin Scholarship Seniors, 3.0 GPA, aviation aerospace interest, degree aerospace related field, 4 yr. college. $1,500 - $2,500 April 01, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sandiegoairandspace.org/education/scholarship_information.php
San Diego Chinese Center Seniors attending 2yr or 4yr college, vocational, trade school in Fall '12; GPA 3.0 or better $500 Deadline November 25, 2011 postmarked; www.sdchinesecenter.org
San Diego Foundation Over 100 different scholarships Varies Check site for deadline. Apply on-line @ www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships.
San Diego Mensa Seniors planning to attend college '11 - '12 $300 - $2,000 Deadline: January 15, 2012. Check website for details
www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Seniors, with 100% or partially of Italian descent, attending 2 or 4 yr. college, accredited trade school  $500 - $5,000 Postmarked by March 01, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.sonsofitalyca.org
Sons of the American Revolution Knight Essay Contest Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors   $500 - $2,500 January 2, 2012. Check web site for  application @ www.SanDiegoSAR.org
The Christopher's Annual Poster Contest 9th- 12th grade, "You Can Make a Difference" poster $100 - $1,000 February 20, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.christophers.org
US Bank Internet Scholarship Seniors who will be attending a 2-4 year accredited college. $1,000 March 31, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.usbank.com/studentbanking
Violet Richardson Award Young women ages 14-17, volunteer action within their communities or schools. $1,000 - $2,500 December 1, 2011.  www.soroptimistvista.org
Washington Crossing Foundation Seniors interested in History, Politics, Gov't or Military Service $1,000 - $5,000 Deadline January 15, 2012
www.gwcf.org
PAPER  APPLICATION  FOR  THE  FOLLOWING  SCHOLARSHIPS  ARE  IN  THE  COLLEGE  CAREER  CENTER      
Brian Graves Memorial Seniors who plan to pursue Marine Biology at a 4yr. College Varies April 1, 2012
Vista High School Scholarship All Seniors Varies Deadline November 30, 2011.  Pickup application in College Career Center

 

 OCTOBER 2011

TITLE WHO AMOUNT DEADLINE
Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Essay Contest $1,000 June15, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarshipawards.htm
Aero Club of So Cal. High School Students who plan to pursue studies in aviation or aerospace; 3.0 GPA or better. $2,500 July 19, 2012.  Apply on-line www.aeroclubsocal.org
American Fire Sprinkler Association Essay Contest Seniors attending 2yr or 4yr college, vocational school $2,000 April 05, 2012. Apply on-line @ www.afsascholarship.org
Anchor Scholarship Foundation Seniors who are dependents of Navy Surface Force members, and who will attend a 4 yr. college. Varies Deadline March 01, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.anchorscholarship.com
Asian Pacific Fund (17 separate scholarships) Juniors & Seniors, criteria varies
Asian Heritage
Varies Check site for deadlines.   Apply on-line @ www.asianpacificfund.org/awards
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Seniors interested in animation related field at accredited school or college $1,000 Deadline May 12, 2012.  www.AnimationCareerReview.com
ASSE Foundation Seniors interested in Safety & Health Professions   Check www.asse.org for a list of scholarship opportunities, criteria, amount.  Deadline December 01, 2012.
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Seniors with interest in automotive career, accepted at accredited college check website Deadline June 30, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.automotivehalloffame.org 
AXA Achievement Scholarship Seniors who will attend 2 or 4 yr. college by Fall 2012, outstanding achievement non-academic activity or project, community, or work activities, academic record, US citizen. $10,000 - $25,000  December 01, 2011 Apply on-line @ www.axa-achievement.com
Ayn Rand Essay 9th & 10th grades $30 - $2,000 Deadline March 20,2012.  Apply on-line @ www.aynrand.org/contests
Ayn Rand Essay 11th & 12th grades $50 - $10,000 Deadline April 20, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.aynrand.org/contests
BBB Torch Awards Essay Scholarship Juniors & seniors graduating in 2012 or 2013. Essay on Ethics & Integrity. $500, $1,500 October 24, 2011.  Apply on-line @ www.sandiego.bbb.org
Bennington Young Writers Competition 10th - 12th grade, submit original poems, short story or one-act play $250 - $500 November 01, 2011.  Apply on-line @ www.bennington.edu.  Click on news & events; click on young writers competition.
Beverage Industry College Scholarship Seniors, parent or grandparent employed full time with organization holding a valid California Beverage Alcohol License, attend a 4 yr. college Fall semester of scholarship year, community service. $1,500 - $5,000 Postmarked by February 1, 2012.  Apply on-line @ www.christermon.com
Brad Fowler Memorial Scholarship Seniors who can demonstrate overcoming personal obstacles associated with drugs or alcohol; strong commitment to athletics and continuing personal growth through higher education. $5,000 Deadline April 30, 2012.
www.sdhoc.com
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Seniors with community service & school involvement, 3.0 GPA at end of Junior year. $10,000 - $20,000 October 31, 2011 Apply on-line @ www.coca-colascholars.org
Colgate-Palmolive "MaketheU" Essay Contest Hispanic heritage; Seniors, 3.0 GPA or better $2,500 ; $15,000
Check website for criteria
December 31, 2011  Apply on-line www.colgate.com/hazlau
Design Institute of San Diego "Green" Tree House Design Competition
Grades 9 - 12
$250 - $1,000 Deadline November 07, 2011.  www.disd.edu/competition
Dreamers Challenge Seniors enter an essay, video, audio recording, artwork, etc. $5,000 -  October 15, 2011 www.DreamersChallenge.org
Education Matters Scholarship Various scholarships Varies Deadlines vary. Apply on-line@
www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Elks Legacy Scholarship Seniors who are children or grandchildren of active Elks members, community service, attending college Fall '12 $500 - $1000 February 01, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy
Elks National Most Valuable Student Seniors, academic excellence, leadership, financial need, attending 4yrs college $4,000 - $60,000 December 02, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.elks.org/enf/scholars
First Freedom Student Competition Essay 9th - 12th grade, Essay prompt found on website $750 - $3,000 November 14, 2011 Apply on-line @ www.firstfreedom.org
Gates Millennium Scholars Seniors, African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian-Pacific Islander or Hispanic American, 3.3 GPA, financial need, leadership, community service, extra-curricular activities. Varies up to Full Ride Apply on-line @ www.gmsp.org  January 11, 2012
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Seniors who have one parent fully Hispanic or each parent half Hispanic, 3.0 GPA, plan to attend U.S. college or university, financial aid Varies Check site for deadlines. Apply on-line @ www.hsf.net 
Holiday Bowl Scholarship Award Seniors who have excelled in academic and athletic citizenship, sportsmanship, and leadership.  2.5 GPA or better $10,000 Apply on-line @ www.holidaybowl.com/ Paper apps Postmarked by November 04, 2011
Jessie Klicka Foundation Seniors, medium to outstanding grades, extracurricular activities, financial need, attending 4 yr. college $1,000 - $2,000 renewable "Ignore deadline listed on SDCOE website.  Applications due by March 09, 2012 to Mrs. DePies in College Career Ctr." www.sdcoe.net/scholarships
Kyoto Scholarship Seniors, attending 4 yr college Fall '12, GPA 3.0 or better, community service, extra curricular or work experience up to $10,000 Postmarked by 5pm December 31, 2011 On-line site www.kyotoprize.org
Mensa Foundation Seniors attending accredited institution in Fall '12. $500 - $1,000 www.mensafoundation.org.  Postmarked January 15, 2012
National Co-op Scholarship Program Seniors, 3.5 GPA, attending one of WACE colleges (see webiste for list) Varies February 15, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.co-op.edu
New Challenges, New Opportunities Art Contest Grasdes 9 - 12.  Check website for details and amount.   Deadline October 14, 2011.  www.fagenfriedman.com
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Grades 9-12, community service/volunteer activity. $1,000 - $5,000 November 01, 2011 Apply on-line @ www.prudential.com/spirit
S.T.O.P. 2011 Essay Contest Seniors $47,014.05 Deadline November 15, 2011.  www.stop2011.org
SAE Engineering Scholarship Seniors earning degree in engineering or related science, us citizen. $1,000 - $10,000 Check website for deadline. Apply on-line @ http://students.sae.org
San Diego Chinese Center Senior attending 2yr or 4yr college, vocational school in Fall '12, minimum 3.0 GPA   www.sdchinesecenter.org  Postmarked November 30, 2011
San Diego County Office of Education Various Scholarships   Varies For scholarship details go to www.sdoe.net/scholarships/res.asp
Scholarship Experts.com Different scholarships; Check website for details. Varies up to $20,000 Ck website for deadline; Apply @ www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
SD Assoc. of Black Journalists Check web-site for criteria $1,000 Postmarked March 19, 2012 Apply on-line @ www.sdabj.org
VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest 9th - 12th, record 3-5 minute essay on "Is there Pride in Serving Our Military?" Up to $25,000 November 01, 2011 Apply on-line @ www.vfw.org Click on Community; Click on Programs
VHS Scholarship Bulletin All students Varies Check website for complete VHS monthly scholarship bulletin @www.vusd.k12.ca.us/hs/vhs.  Click on Career Center; Click on Monthly Scholarship Bulletin
Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship Seniors, 3.0 GPA, participate in one of the sanctioned sports, student leadership check website October 03,2011 Apply on-line @ www.wendysheisman.com
Wise Choice Scholarship Students graduating 2011-2014 $2,500 May 31, 2012 See website for details
www.wisechoice.com/?sid=gcfx
PAPER  APPLICATION  FOR  THE  FOLLOWING  SCHOLARSHIPS  ARE  IN  THE  COLLEGE  CAREER  CENTER      
Vista High School Scholarship All Seniors Varies Deadline November 30, 2011.  Pickup application in College Career Center
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

                                                                                                                       

 

 

 

 

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