December 2005 Counselor Newsletter
Scholarships Financial Aid Colleges Careers Military
Wow, 1st quarter is over! Christmas is just around the corner. Now that the college applications have been mailed it is time to start thinking about how you are going to pay for college. There are just a few more new scholarships listed in this newsletter. Remember this should not be the only place you look for scholarships; there are many more places to search from. The internet is the absolute BEST place. I have listed a few more new web sites towards the end of this newsletter. Please take advantage of this information! Even if you are not a college bound student there is career information that includes military information. Good Luck!
Award: Full tuition, 4 years
Eligibility: Must be African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic. U.S. Citizen or Legal permanent resident must maintain at least a 3.30. Applicant must plan to attend an accredited college or University as full-time in fall 2005. Must also have significant financial need and demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community services, extracurricular activities or other activities. Applicants must also complete a FAFSA application. A staff member of MHS must nominate students.
Deadline: January 13, 2006.
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website: visit www.gmsp.org or call 1-877-690-4677
The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund
Award: $1,000 - $2,500
Eligibility: Students working in the food industry or sons and daughters of parents working in the food industry. Individuals working in a fast food or regular restaurant ARE NOT eligible to apply.
Contact: www.davila.scholarshipamerica.org
Deadline: January 20, 2005
Education is Freedom Scholarships
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 demonstrating financial need.
Contact: www.educationisfreedom.org – no paper applications are available.
Deadline: January 20, 2006
Cal State Fullerton, President’s Scholars
Award: Full tuition, 4 years, cool incidentals including lap-top, book allowance, etc.
Eligibility: minimum 3.75 GPA in grades 10/11, and/or specified ACT or SAT score, application to CSF prior to applying for this scholarship (deadline December 5th), legal resident, school/community contributor, outstanding school achievement.
Deadline: January 27, 2006.
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website/phone: www.fullerton.edu/scholars
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Award: $1,000 - $2,500
Eligibility: Be of Hispanic heritage, 2.7 G.P.A., plan to enroll in a degree-seeking program at an accredited US college or university.
Deadline: Varies between Oct – Feb 15th.
Contact: Mr. Reynaga
Website: www.hsf.net
Salvadorian-American Leadership & Educational Fund
Award: $500 - $2,500
Eligibility: Must be of Central American and other Latino background, must demonstrate financial need, must have a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A., must have a history of community involvement and be willing to give back by becoming a mentor to a high school student, must be accepted to a four college or university.
Deadline: June 23rd, 2006
Contact: Mr. Reynaga
Website: www.salef.org - You can download application in January 2006.
Comision Femenil Scholarship
Award: $1,000 - $1,500
Eligibility: Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.
Deadline: Varies
Contact: Ana Gonzalez, P.O. Bos 86013, Los Angeles, Calif. 90086
Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., Latino Scholarship Award
Award: $200 - $1,000
Eligibility: Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: www.lambdathetanu.org
AAU Youth Excel Program Scholarship Amateur Athletic Union
Award: $500 - $3,500
Eligibility: High School senior athlete who maintained a 2.5 G.P.A., must participate in at least one sanctioned high school sport and show involvement in the community. Persevering through adversity is the key ingredient in the awarding of this scholarship.
Deadline: January 7th, 2006
Contact: Mr. Reynaga
Website: www.aausports.org
Award: $500 - $2,000
Eligibility: Seniors that have a desire to continue their education leading to a career within the cable or telecommunications industry.
Deadline: March 18, 2006
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website: www.sccta.org
Award: $12,000
Eligibility: high school senior, 3.7 G.P.A., or 3.5 G.P.A. with a 1200 total SAT I or a 27 composite ACT score
Deadline: January 20, 2006.
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website: www.csuchico.edu/prs/scholars
Award: $4,000 - $20,000 (250 total awards)
Eligibility: Current high school seniors with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.00. Must be U.S.
Citizen or legal resident.
Deadline: Unknown
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website: www.coca-colascholars.org
Award: $,500 for community college or $5,000 for a 4 year college
Eligibility: Latino students who have a strong commitment toward the Latino community,
a history of leadership and public service. No G.P.A. or major requirement.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Deadline: Unknown
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website: www.chciyouth.org
Award: $6,000
Eligibility: Minority high school seniors who have a high level of academic achievement,
financial need, and leadership potential. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens with
3.00 minimum G.P.A.
Deadline: Unknown
Contact: Joe Reynaga
Website: www.jackierobinson.org
Web Sites:
Scholarship sites
www.maldef.org for a list of scholarships for all students regardless of Immigration status
www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
www.hispanicheritageawares.org
Financial Aid
Student Loans
College search for any college
Community colleges in California
Career search
http://www.princetonreview.com/
Username: Montclair
Password: careers
Military