• Academic Consulting Services: free bilingual information and advising about higher education through individual consultation or group presentations in an accessible neighborhood location. Offered both in English and Spanish, the no-cost individual academic consultations are available by appointment call    972-3596 or email Brizia Ceja at b.ceja@partners.utah.edu

•  What to bring when visiting with UNP Academic consultant:
• University Neighborhood Partners is only one of several offices that can assist you with your plans to attend college. This handy reference sheet can give you additional options. Take the materials suggested in the “What to Bring” column when you go to a meeting to get the maximum from it.

Reason for Meeting	Alternate Office	What to Bring Essential – bring this!!
Scholarships	U of U Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 582-6211 SLCC Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at South City Campus 957-3352 http://www.fastweb.com	• Cumulative Grade Point Average  • ACT/SAT scores  • Academic Resume or list of extracurricular activities, awards, honors, career goals
Financial Aid FAFSA Form Only	U of U Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 582-6211 http://sa.utah.edu/finance SLCC Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at South City Campus 957-3352 http://www.slcc.edu/pages/8/asp www.fafsa.ed.gov www.studentaid.ed.gov/completefafsa	• Social Security Number Driver’s License W-2 Forms and other records of money earned  • Your (and spouse’s if married) most recent Federal Income Tax Return such as IRS Form 1040, 1040 EZ  • Parents’ most recent Federal Tax Return such as IRS 1040, 1040 EZ  • Your untaxed income records such as social security, welfare  • Your most recent completed calendar year bank records  • Your most recent completed calendar year business and mortgage information, business and farm records, bond and other investment records  • Your alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen)
Admissions	U of U Admissions Office 581-7281 U of U International Admissions 581-3091 U of U Transfer Center 581-8146 U of U High School Recruitment 581-8761 / 1-800-685-8856 www.sa.utah.edu/admiss SLCC Admissions Office 957-4298 SLCC International Student Services 957-4528 http://www.slcc.edu.pages/4/asp	• Copy of transcript from last school attended  • ACT/SAT score (s)  • Work resume (for U of U)

• Frequently Asked Questions:  (en español)

• Scholarships - How can I obtain money to help pay for school? Check out the resources for financial aid found at U/NP’s University information corner, or call 972-3596 and schedule and individual, free consultation with one of the Campus to Community staff to talk about financial aid.

• What if I am the first person in my family to plan to attend college? Congratulations on making this life-changing decision! The U welcomes students like you and wants you to successfully complete a degree. The U has resources that specifically assist students who are the first ones in their families to attend college. You can learn more at the U/NP’s University Information Corner on your own or call 973-3596 and schedule a consultation.

• I’m just a ninth grader; is it too early for me to think about college? Not at all! You are at an ideal point to plan to attend college by carefully selecting the classes you will need in high school to qualify for admission to college. Talk to the Campus to Community staff at 972-3596 to learn more or check out the Planner Timeline for Grade Eight and Grade Nine .
  
• I’m thinking that I will do better by starting college at Salt Lake Community and then maybe transferring up to the U. Can I still use the U/NP resources? Of course! They are open to all residents of the Westside regardless of where you will pursue post-high school education. In fact, the University’s academic advisors are on site at SLCC and welcome the opportunity to meet with you early in your college career to help you prepare to eventually transfer to the U.

• As a parent, how can I help my teenager prepare for college? Start with gathering information about higher education that you can share with your teen by visiting the U/NP Information Corner. Then joining your teen in an appointment with one of the Campus to Community staff. Talk to your church group or youth group leaders to find out if they have partnered with U/NP’s Campus to Community team so that your teen has a chance to hear about higher education in more than one place. Meet with your teen’s high school counselor as well to determine if your student is taking the necessary courses and preparing for college in other ways.

Why Attend College: (en español)

• Why should your child attend college?
  A college degree can provide your child with many opportunities in life.

Greater Knowledge

A college education will increase your child's ability to understand developments in science and in society, to think abstractly and critically, to express thoughts clearly in speech and in writing, and to make wise decisions. These skills are useful both on and off the job.

More Money

A person who attends college generally earns more than a person who does not.
For example, in 1997, a person with a college degree from a four-year college earned approximately $18,000 more in that year than a person who did not go to college. Someone with a two-year associate's degree also tends to earn more than a high school graduate.

Greater Potential

A college education can help increase your child's understanding of the community, the Nation, and the world as he or she explores interests, discovers new areas of knowledge, considers lifelong goals, and becomes a responsible citizen.

More Job Opportunities

The world is changing rapidly. Many jobs rely on new technology and already require more brain power than muscle power. In your child's working life, more and more jobs will require education beyond high school. With a college education, your child will have more jobs from which to choose.

Some of these benefits of college may not be obvious to your child. Even though he or she has to make the final decision to attend college, you can help the decision-making process by learning about all aspects of College yourself and sharing what you learn with your child.

Help Your Elementary Student Get Ready for College: (en español)

• Read to your younger child daily
• Have your older child read to you
• Attend Back to School Night
• Attend all Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Use good grades on school assignments to consistently tell your child, “You’re smart! You can go to college some day!”
• Display up your child’s school projects receiving good grades on the refrigerator or bedroom wall
• Have frequent conversations with your child about the world around him/her pointing out all the ways in which reading, writing, and numbers are important while driving (reading traffic signs), shopping (making lists, reading label ingredients), doing housework (reading product directions), cooking (reading a recipe, measuring ingredients), etc.
• Set aside a specific place (the kitchen table after dinner, a quiet backroom, etc.) in your home where your child can do his or her schoolwork
• Check in or sit with your child while he/she does school work and confirm that it has been completed
• Explain what college is: “a place to learn important things when you are older so that you can get a good job and learn about how to handle all your responsibilities well”
• Point out different types of workers (firefighter, nurse, teacher, dentist, doctor, mechanic, etc.) to your child and talk about what they do and how they needed to get special training or college to do their jobs
• Ask your child to explain things to you that he/she has learned in school like, “What is your hardest spelling word?” “How did people learn that the world was round?”
• Take your child to an event on a college campus: visit a museum, go tothe library, take a walk to see the flowers and fountains, see a performance, etc.

Get ready to go to college: Grade 8:   (en español)

 

Ask your counselors and teachers the questions you have about going to college. Talk to your guidance counselor and/or teachers about:

• Going to a four-year college or university
• Courses to start taking in grade 9
• The importance colleges and universities place on grades, and in which year school grades will start to be considered in the admissions process
• College preparatory classes you should be taking in high school (grades 9 through 12)
• Academic enrichment programs (including summer and weekend programs) available through your school local colleges)
• Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now and keep your grades up - AND
• Think about pursuing extracurricular activities (such as sports, performing arts, volunteer work, etc.) that interest you

Get ready to go to college: Grade 9:   (en español)

Talk to your guidance counselor and/or or teachers about:

• Attending a four-year college or university
• Establishing your college preparatory classes; your schedule should consist of at least 4 college preparatory classes per year, including:
• 4 years of English
• 2 years of foreign language
• 2 years of history/social studies
• 3 years of math (through Algebra II or trigonometry)
• 2 years of natural science
• 1 year of art
• 1 year of elective from the above list
  · Using a Student Planner to keep track of your courses and grades
  · Enrolling in algebra or geometry classes and a foreign language for both
  semesters (most colleges and universities have math and foreign language
  requirements)
• Create a file of the following documents and notes including:
• Copies of report cards
• List of awards and honors
• List of school and community activities in which you are involved
• Including both paid and volunteer work, and descriptions of what you do
• Keep your grades up and think about colleges you want to attend then visit their websites and start planning now

Get ready to go to college: Grade 10:  (en español)

Talk to your guidance counselors and/or teachers about:

• High school course needed to satisfy the requirements of the colleges you are interested in attending
• AP courses:
• What courses are available
• Whether you are eligible for the classes that you want to take
• How to enroll in them for your junior year
• Update your file, or start one if you haven’t already. It should contain:
  · Copies of report cards
  · List of awards and honors
  · List of school and community activities in which you are involved
• Continue participation in academic enrichment programs, summer workshops, specialty camps for music, arts, sciences, etc.
• Continue participation in academic enrichment programs, summer workshops, and camps with specialty focuses such as music, arts, science, etc.
• Take the PSAT in October. Scores will not count for National Merit Scholar consideration in your sophomore year, but it is valuable practice prior to taking the PSAT again in your junior year (when scores will count) and for the SAT I exam which you should also be taking in your junior year. You will receive your PSAT results in December.
• Register, in April, for the SAT II for any subjects you will be completing before June.
• Take the SAT II in June.

Get ready to go to college: Grade 11:  (en español)

 

Maintaining your grades during your junior year is especially important. You should be doing at least 2 hours of homework each night and participating in study groups. Using a computer can be a great tool for organizing your activities and achieving the grades you want.

Talk to your guidance counselor (or teachers, if you don't have access to a guidance counselor) about the following:

• Availability of and enrollment in AP classes
• Schedules for the PSAT, SAT I and II, ACT, and AP exams
• Discuss why you should take these exams and how they could benefit you.
• Determine which exams you will take. (You can always change your mind.)
• Sign up and prepare for the exams you've decided to take.
• Ask for a preview of your academic record and profile, determine what gaps or weaknesses there are, and get suggestions on how to strengthen your candidacy for the schools in which you are interested.
• Determine what it takes to gain admission to the college(s) of your· choice, in addition to GPA and test score requirements.
• August - Obtain schedules and forms for the SAT I, SAT II, ACT, and AP exams.
• September - Register for the PSAT exam offered in October. Remember that the PSAT test scores taken in your junior year will count towards the National Achievement Program (and it is good practice for the SAT I).
• October - Take the PSAT. Narrow your list of colleges. Include some with requirements at your current GPA, a few with requirements above your current GPA, and at least one with requirements below your GPA. Your list should contain approximately 8-12 schools you are seriously considering. Begin scheduling interviews with admissions counselors. If possible, schedule tours of the school grounds on the same days. You and your parent(s) may want to visit the colleges and universities during spring break and summer vacation, so that you do not have to miss school. Some high schools consider a campus visit an excused absence. Find out the policy at your high school to determine if you may be able to schedule interviews visits on a school day without incurring any penalties.
• November - Review your PSAT results with your counselor. Identify strengths and to determine the areas that you may need to improve upon.
• December - Expect to receive your scores from the October PSAT. Depending on the results, you may want to consider signing up for an SAT preparatory course. Many high schools offer these classes. They can actually help to improve future test scores.
• January - Take Campus tours online or in person. Narrow your colleges to match your personality, GPA, and test scores.
• February - Register for the March SAT and/or the April ACT tests. Find out the admission application deadlines for each college you are considering and which test it requires. Make sure your test dates give colleges ample time to receive test scores. It is a good idea to take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring to allow you time to review your results and retake the exams in the fall of your senior year if necessary.
• March - Take the March SAT I exam. If you are interested in taking any AP exam(s), sign up for the exam(s) at this time. If your school does not offer the AP exams check with your guidance counselor to locate schools which administer the exam(s). Obtain the exam(s) dates and times. Scoring well on the AP sometimes earn you college credit.
• April - Take the April ACT test. Ask teachers whether they would write letters of recommendation for you. Think about what you would like included in these letters (how you to be presented) and politely ask your teachers if they can accommodate you.
• May - Take AP, SAT I, and SAT II exams.
• June - Add any new report cards, test scores, honors, or awards to your file. Visit colleges. Call ahead for appointments with the financial aid, admissions, and academic advisors at the college(s) in which most interested. Talk to professors, sit in on classes, spend a night in the dorms, and speak to students about the colleges. Some colleges have preview programs that allow you to do all of the above. Find out if the schools that you visiting offer these programs and take advantage of them.
• Summer between the Junior and Senior Years - Practice writing online applications Practice filling out rough drafts of applications. Focus on the essay portion of the application, particularly on how you want to present yourself, including your activities outside of school. Review your practice applications. Ask family, friends and teachers to look at the grammar, punctuation, composition, and content of your practice essays. Decide if you will apply under the college’s early decision or early action program. This means submitting your application between October and November of your senior year but offers the reward of receiving the college’s decision usually before January 1. Many of these early notice programs are legally binding, obligating you to attend if the college accepts you. Read your college mail and send reply cards to schools of interest

Get ready to go to college: Grade 12:  (en español)

• September - Check your transcripts to make sure you have all the credits you need to get into your college(s) of choice. Find out if you will need to send official copies of your transcripts (transcripts sent directly from your high school) at the time of application.
• Register for October/November SAT I, SAT II, and ACT tests
• Take another look at your list of colleges, and make sure that they still satisfy your requirements. Add and/or remove colleges as necessary. Make sure you meet the requirements (including any transcript requirements) for all the colleges to which you want to apply. Double check the deadlines and apply.
• Give any recommendation forms to the appropriate teachers or counselors with stamped, college-addressed, envelopes. Make certain that your portion of each form is filled out completely and accurately.
• Most early decision and early action applications are due between October 1 and November 1. Keep this in mind if you intend to take advantage of these options and remember to request that your high school send your official transcripts to the college to which you are applying.
• October - Make a final list of schools that interest you and keep a file of deadlines and required admission items for each school.
• Take SAT and/or ACT tests. Have the official scores sent by the testing agency to the
  colleges/universities that have made your final list of schools. Register for December or January SAT I and/or SAT II tests, if necessary.
• Continue to think about and begin to write (if you have not already started) any essays to be included with your applications.
• November - Submit your college admission applications.
• December - Early decision replies usually arrive between December 1st arid December 31st. If you haven't already done so, make sure your official test scores are being sent to the colleges to which you are applying. Schedule any remaining required interviews.
• January - Complete and submit your college financial aid application and the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) between January 1 and February 15. Check for other financial aid options. In order to be considered for financial aid, you will need to submit these forms even if you have not yet been notified of your acceptance to the college(s) to which you applied. Go to the FAFSA on the Web form now. Request that your high school send your official transcripts to the colleges to which you are applying. Make sure your parents have completed their income tax forms in anticipation of the financial aid applications. If they have not completed their taxes, providing estimated figures is acceptable. Contact the admissions office of the college(s) to which you have applied to make sure that your information has been received, and that they have everything they need from you.
• February - If you completed the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (S.A.R.) within four weeks. Make the necessary corrections and return it to the FAFSA processor. Complete your scholarship applications. Contact the financial aid office of the college(s) to which you have applied to make sure that your information has been received, and that they have everything they need from you.
• March/ April - You will probably hear from the colleges that your ARE or ARE NOT accepted by April 15. Compare your acceptance letters, financial aid and scholarship offers. When you choose a college that has accepted you, you may be required to pay a nonrefundable deposit for freshman tuition (this should ensure your place in the entering freshman class). Subjects you studied in high school. Make a decision by May 1st as to which college you will be attending and notify the school by mailing your commitment deposit check. Many schools require that your notification letter be postmarked by this date. If you were placed on a waiting list for a particular college and have decided to wait for an opening, contact that college and let them know you are still very interested.
  June - Have your school send your final transcripts to the college which you will be attending. Contact your college to determine when fees for tuition, room and board are due and how much they will be.
• Summer After Senior Year - Participate in any summer orientation programs for incoming freshmen. Now that you know you will be attending college in the fall, it is a good idea to decide if student health insurance is needed to cover any emergencies or whether your family's health insurance coverage is sufficient.

Recommended High School Courses for College-Bound Students:

Although academic requirements differ among colleges, the admissions requirements listed below are typical for four-year colleges. The specific classes listed here are examples of the types of courses students can take.

English (Four years) Types of classes American Literature Composition English Literature World Literature Mathematics (Three to four years) Types of classes Algebra I Algebra II Calculus Geometry Precalculus Trigonometry History & Geography (Two to three years) Types of classes Civics Geography U.S. History U.S. Government World History World Cultures

Laboratory Science (Two to four years) Types of classes Biology Chemistry Earth Science Physics Foreign Language (Two to four years) Visual & Performing Arts (One Year) Types of classes Art Dance Drama Music Challenging Electives (One to three years) Types of classes Communication Computer Science Economics Psychology Statistics

 

 

 

CHECK your local Wells Fargo Bank for Scholarship Opportunities

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

634 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 629-2512 Fax (213) 629-0830 www.maldef.org

Scholarships for ALL students regardless of residency status- Becas para TODO estudiante sin necesidad de la residencia legal

 

General Scholarships/Becas Generales

Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

The Center for Education Solutions

Contact:

P.O. Box 208

San Francisco, CA 94104-0208

(925) 934-7304

scholarship@cesresources.org

www.cesresources.org

Award Amount: $1,500

Deadline: April 1st of every year

Requirements: Must value tolerance, compassion, and respect for all other people

in their community and demonstrate their commitment to these values in a 500 to 1,000 word essay. Must also be admitted or enrolled full time in an undergraduate program in a 4-year US college.

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

Contact:

21400 Oakwood Boulevard

Dearborn, Michigan 48121

(313) 240-4000

Fax (313) 240-8641

www.automotivehalloffame.org

Award Amount: varies

Deadline: May 30th of every year

Requirements:

Have a sincere interest in an automotive career. Must already be accepted at an accredited college or university. Must provide official transcript and two letters of recommendation. Send a self-addressed & stamped envelope to receive an application

 

Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace Scholarship

Wiedner & Vandercook M.S.F.

c/o Leal Portis, President

16335 Patricia Way

Grass Valley, CA 95949

(530) 273-6018

Fax (530) 274-3284

www.grandmothersforpeace.org

Contact: Leal Portis

Award Amount: $250-$500

Deadline: March

Requirements:

Be a high school senior or college freshman; Write a brief autobiography of their activities relating to clear disarmament, conflict resolution, or community service. Describe his or her plan for contributing to a healthy planet. Provide information on his or her school and community activities. Include two letters of recommendation. There are no grade point or age requirements, and students from any country may apply.

 

California Teachers Association

CTA Scholarship Committee (Separated into five)

c/o Human Rights Department

P.O. Box 921

Burlingame, CA 9401

scholarships@cta.org

www.cta.org/InstituteCTA/TrainingHR/Scholarship.htm

Award Amount: $500-$5,000

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

Must be a CTA member. Look in website to find out how to become

a member. Must submit an application by deadline. Additional requirements depend on scholarship you're applying for. There are 5 different scholarship programs available that give over 100 awards per year.

 

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

529 Fifth Avenue - Suite 1802

New York, NY 10017

212-490-7777 Fax 212-490-6006

www.eliewieselfoundation.org

epinfo@eliewieselfoundation.org

Award Amount: $500-$5,000

Deadline: December of each year

Requirements:

Open to full time juniors and seniors in college or university. Check our website for yearly essay question. Student must have a faculty sponsor.

 

The Fountainhead Essay Contest

The Fountainhead Essay Contest, Dept. W

The Ayn Rand Institute

P.O. Box 57044

Irvine, CA 92619-7044

(949) 222-6550

Essay@aynrand.org

www.aynrand.org

Award Amount: $30-$10,000

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

There are three different essay contest throughout the year: 1) 9th and 10th graders, 2) 11th and 12th graders, and 3) for college students. Open to international students but may require a social security number. Call to inquire.

 

HACU-CLASE

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)-

Coors Light Academic Success in Education Award (CLASE)

Contact:

8415 Datapoint Drive, Suite 400

San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 576-3208

www.hacu.net

Award Amount: $1,000

Deadline: see website

Requirements:

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students of any major in the

U.S. (including Puerto Rico) or Mexico. U.S. applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and must be enrolled at one of HACU's member or partner colleges.For more details, please visit the provided website. There are various awards, visit website or call for more information

 

Latino Initiatives for the Next Century

Latino Initiatives for the Next Century Scholarship

Contact: Beni Calderon, Project Coordinator

There are two difference addresses, one for applicants in IL and NY

and the other for applicants in CA and TX

(773) 762-8970

www.linc-usa.org

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: Postmarked by July 10th

Requirements:

Awards are given to first generation Latino college students with an opportunity to obtain a degree in higher education. There various requirements, please visit their website and download.

HSF/Club Musica Latino (CML)-Scholarship Program

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Club Musica Latino (CML)-

Scholarship Program

55 Second Street, Suite 1500

San Francisco, CA 94105

(877) 473-4636

www.hsf.net

Award Amount: $2,500

Deadline: see website

Requirements:

Applicants must be of Hispanic background, Club Musica Latino members, and entering freshmen or sophomores at a four year college.For more information, please visit the given website. There are various awards, visit website or call for more information.

 

La Unidad Latino Foundation, Inc.

 La Unidad Latino Foundation, Inc.

359 Prospect Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215

http://foundation.launidadlatina.org

Award Amount: $250-$1,000

Deadline: see website

Requirements:

Scholarships are awarded to Hispanic students who have completed at least one semester of higher education. Applicants must have a 2.7 GPA.

 

Mervyn’s Scholarships

Scholars Management Services Scholarship America

One Scholarship Way

P.O. Box 297

St. Peters, MN 56082

Http://target.com/mervyns_groups/community/

community_main.html

Award Amount: $1,000- $10,000

Deadline: March 30th of each year

Requirements

High school senior with academic excellence & volunteer activities. Must reside in CA, AZ, CO, ID, LO, MI, MN, NV, NM, OK, OR, TX, UT, or WA. Visit your local Mervyn's store to get an application.

MALDEF-Ellen & Federico Jimenez Scholarship

MALDEF

634 South Spring Street, 11th floor

Los Angeles, CA 90034

213-629-2512

www.maldef.org

Award Amount: $2,000

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

CA or TX college or state university undocumented students only. UC or UT students DO NOT qualify. Community Service, Personal Essay, Transcripts, Letters of Rec.

 

National Peace Essay Contest

United States Institute of Peace

National Peace Essay Contest

1200 17th Street, NW Suite 200

Washington, DC 20036-3011

www.usip.org

Award Amount: up to $10,000

Deadline: January 22 of each year

Requirements:

Students in 9th through 12th grades who attend a public, private or parochial school or participate in a high school correspondence program in any of the 50 states, DC or the US territories.

New Horizons Scholars Program

1612 Bridge Street

New Cumberland, PA 17070-1122

www.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet/Hispanic/scholars.html

Award Amount: not mentioned

Deadline: not mentioned

Requirements:

Hispanic or African American students who are infected with Hepatitis C, or who are dependents of someone with Hepatitis C and want to attain a college education. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

 

National Sculpture Society Scholarship

237 Park Ave, Ground Floor

New York, NY 10017

(212) 764-5645

nss1893@aol.com

www.nationalsculpture.org

Award Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 30th of each year

Requirements:

Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture. Send a letter of application from the student, two letters of recommendation, 8-10 photographs of applicant's work, and proof of financial need.

 

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

PMB 121

1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1

Santa Barbara, California 93108-2794

(805) 965-3443

Fax (805) 568-0466

www.wagingpeace.org

Award Amount: $200-$1,500

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

This foundation offers a poetry and an essay contest. Requirements depend on the contest you will be entering. 3 poems or 1 essay are to be submitted.

 

PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program

Seven different scholarships.

www.pflag.org

(202) 467-8180

Award Amount: varies per chapter

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

Graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender student.

 

Migrant Farmworker Scholarships

Scholarship Committee or Geneseo Migrant Center

P.O. Box 549 27 Lackawanna Ave.

Geneseo, NY 14454 Mt. Morris, New York 14510

(800) 245-5681

www.migrant.net

Award Amount: $500-$2,500

Deadline: Varies, please check website for each specific award

Requirements

Recent history of movement for agricultural employment

Scholastic achievement and financial need

Five different scholarships offered. Please call or check website.

 

Poetry Contest

The International Library of Poetry

One Poetry Plaza

Owings Mills, MD 21117

(410) 356-2000

www.poetry.com

Award Amount: $100-$10,000

Deadline: ongoing

Requirements:

Open to all poets. Call or check website for updated information.You can also submit your poem online.

 

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

CSFA

1505 Riverview Road

PO Box 297

St. Peter, MN 56082

www.prudential.com

Award Amount: 1,000 to $6,000

Deadline: last week of October of every year

Requirements:

Students must be in grades 5-12 from any state. Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. Application must be submitted to a school principal, Girl Scout council executive director,

or county 4-H agent by the last week in October.

 

Salvadoran-American Leadership & Educational Fund: SALEF Education for Excellence

Educational Programs Coordinator

1625 W. Olympic Blvd. Suite 718

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(213) 480-1052

Info@salef.org

www.salef.org

Contact: Mayra Soriano at msoriano@salef.org

Award Amount: $500 - $2,500

Deadline: June

Requirements:

Must be of Central American and other Latino background. Must demonstrate financial need.

Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. 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-year university (for undergrad or graduate students)

 

SALEF-"Fulfilling Our Dreams" Scholarship Fund

Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund (SALEF)-

"Fulfilling Our Dreams" Scholarship Fund

1625 West Olympic Boulevard, Suit 718

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(213) 480-1052

info@salef.org or www.salef.org

Award Amount: $500-$2,500

Deadline: see website

Requirements:

Applicants must have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Should have a history of community service involvement. High School students must already be admitted to a four year college. College applicants must be working toward their BA or graduate degree. Transfer students and undocumented students attending a community college are also eligible.

 

The Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference

Student Leadership Awards

HENAAC

Attn: Student Scholarship Committee www.henaac.org

3900 Whiteside St. www.mellcom.com

Los Angeles, CA 90063 (323) 262-0997

Award Amount: Varies

Deadline: April 21st of every year

Requirements:

Students must be majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering. Must have an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. There are various awards, the HENAAC/Ford and Northrop Grumman scholarships are limited to US citizens.

The Hitachi Foundation

The Yoshimaya Award

P.O. Box 19247

Washington, DC 20036-9247

(202) 457-0588

www.hitachi.org

Award Amount: $5,000

Deadline: April 1st of each year

Requirements: *Students must be nominated. Must demonstrate self motivation, leadership, creativity, dedication, and a commitment to pursuing community service. Log-on to

website for complete details.

 

Scholarships for Women

Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Committee

1419 Burlingame Ave. Suite N.

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 373-1084 Fax (650) 373-1090

www.chicanalatina.org or info@chicanalatina.org

Contact: Lupe Gallegos-Diaz

Award Amount: $1,500

Deadline: March

Requirements:

Chicana and/or Latino heritage who has resided for two years and goes to college in selected Bay Area Counties. Must show academic excellence and community leadership.

 

Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community Mercury Scholarships

The Mercury News Human Resource Dept.

Attn: Scholarship Coordinator

750 Rider Park Road

San Jose, CA 95190

(408) 920-5555 www.mercscholars.com

Award Amount: $1,00

Deadline: May 2nd

Requirements:

Students must write an essay. Minority, HS senior, GPA 3.5+, 2 letters of recommendation, community involvement essay.

 

Third Wave Foundation

Contact: Scholarship Coordinator

Third Wave Foundation

511 West 25th Street, Suite 301

New York, NY 10001

(212) 675-0700

www.thirdwavefoundation.org

Award Amount: $500-$5,000

Deadline: see website

Requirements:

*Open to full-time or part-time students age 30 and under who

are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an accredited university,

college, vocational/technical school or community college.

*Visit website for more information

 

Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship

Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship

8820 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 208

Los Angeles, CA 90045

(310) 670-7664

Fax (310) 670-5238

Yofgrants@aol.com

Amount: Varies

Deadline: February

Awards are given based on academic achievement and community involvement. Must be a CA resident and demonstrate financial need. Available to HS students with SAT scores of 1000 or above.

Attn: Ana Gonzalez Attn: Jenny Morales

P.O. Box 86013 Or 379 S. Loma Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90086 Los Angeles, CA 90017

Award Amount: $1,000- $1,500

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

Latino Pursuing her education at an accredited college or

university.

 

Comision Femenil Scholarship 

La Mesa Directiva

1220 Rosecrans Ave. #543

San Diego, CA 92106

community@lambdathetanu.org

www.lambdathetanu.org

Award Amount: $200-$1,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Requirements:

Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university. No specific major required. All California chapters award money each year. Contact the chapter closest to you for more info.

 

Lambda Theta Nu Sorority Inc., Latino Scholarship Award

Latin American Professional Women’s Foundation

P.O. Box 31532

Los Angeles, CA 90031

Award Amount: $500

Deadline: Varies

Requirements:

Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university.

 

Latin American Professional Women’s Foundation Regional Scholarships

Pepperdine University Scholars

BECA Foundation

Suite B

830 E. Grand Ave.

Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 741-8246 or (760) 741-8716

Award Amount: $500-$2,000

Deadline: April of each year

Requirements:

Latino students from San Diego County, CA are eligible. A mentor is also assigned to recipients of medical award. In addition, high school seniors of Latino descent, graduating from schools in SD county are eligible for scholarships in any field of study.

 

California’s Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship

California Wine Grape Growers Foundation

601 University Ave, Suite 135

Sacramento, CA 95825

(800) 241-1800

Fax: (916) 924-5374

www.cawg.org/cwggf/ or info@cawg.org

Award Amount: $2,000- $4,000

Deadline: April of each year

Requirements:

Parent/Guardian must be employed as a vineyard worker by a wine grape grower during the past and current seasons. It is recommended that you already be in the process of establishing residency. Must submit essay. May require a social security number. Call to inquire

 

Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship

4375 Fair Lakes Court

Fairfax, VA 22033

(800) 486-4332

(703) 968-9000 x4549

Fax (703) 968-4625

www.datatel.com

scholars@datatel.com

Contact: Judy G. Knight or Marissa I. Solis

Award Amount: $700- $2, 000

Deadline: January of each year

Requirements:

Must be currently attending a Datatel Client college or university, or who work at a Datatel non-education Client site and will attend any college or university during the upcoming academic year. You must write an essay that summarizes your educational goals and objectives,

and indicate the difference that a Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship would make in your life and to those around you. Requires a social security number. Call to inquire.

 

Commonweal Foundation-Pathways to Success Scholarship

10770 Columbia Pike, Suite 100

Silver Spring, MD 20901

(301) 592-2009

www.commonweal-foundation.org

Award Amount: Not to exceed $4,000 per academic year.

Deadline: see website

Requirements:

Awarded to 9-12th grade students who wish to attend boarding school. Applicants must have a family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and must be willing to participate in work and community service opportunities.

 

Graham-Fancher Scholarship

Attn: Robert Daryl

149 Josephine Street, Suite A

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 423-3640

www.free-4u.com

Award Amount: At least $300

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

Student graduating from a high school in Northern Santa Cruz County. Recommendation from a counselor required.

 

MEChA de UC Riverside Alumni Scholarship

MEChA de UC Riverside Alumni Scholarship

Contact: Alejandro Guerrero

mechapublicityucr@yahoo.com

Or Alfredo_figueroa@ucr.edu

Award Amount: $300 (3 awards)

Deadline: April 18 of each year

Requirements:

Student must be either a high school senior with a 3.0 GPA, a transfer student with a 2.8 GPA, or a student currently enrolled at UCR with a 3.0 GPA or above.

METAS Scholarship

Attn: Rosa Valdez (METAS Program Director)

2600 Mission Bell Drive, H31

San Pablo, CA 94806

(510) 235-7800 ext. 4606 or 4564

Rmvaldez@contracosta.cc.ca.us

Award Amount: $100-$1500

Deadline: May of each year

Requirements:

Must be part of the Metas program at Contra Costa College for at least one year.

 

Chicano/Latino Faculty & Staff Association Scholarship

Chicano Resource Center, PLS 170A

CSU Fullerton

P.O. Box 4150

Fullerton, CA 92834-6830

(714) 278-4391

Award Amount: $500- $600

Deadline: March of each year

Requirements:

Applicants must be full time students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at Cal State Fullerton. Priority is given to first time financial need based scholarships recipients.

 

Muniz Family Scholarship

Muniz Family Scholarship Foundation

Contact: Mario Muralles

700 North Huntington Street

San Fernando, CA 91340

Cututuy@earthlink.net

Award Amount: 10- $1000 scholarships

Deadline: varies

Requirements:  

Preference given to AB 540 students. Restricted to students from 5 participating LAUSD high schools and SPUSD high schools that plan to attend Cal State Northridge. Five scholarships are also awarded to continuing CSUN undergraduate students.

 

Ramona’s Mexican Food Products Scholarships

Contact: Caroline Rentz

13633 South Western Avenue

Gardena, CA 90249

(310) 323– 1950

Fax (310) 323– 4210

Award Amount: $10, 000

Deadline: April of each year

Requirements:

Students must be at Roosevelt HS, Garfield HS, or Lincoln HS in East Los Angeles. Award includes full tuition and books.

Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund Scholarship Program (HEEF) Orange County HEEF Scholarship Program

Orange County Community Foundation

30 Corporate Park, Suite 410

Irvine, CA 92606

(949) 553-4202 ext. 23

www.heef.org

ragarris.heef.org

 

Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity: Tau Chapter Scholarship

CSU-Dominguez Hills

Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity

1000 E. Victoria Street,

Carson, CA 90747

(310) 243-2078

www.tauchapter.com

Award Amount: $500

Deadline: April 18th of each year

Requirements:

Award offered to a high school senior of Hispanic origin. Student must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and accepted to CSU Dominguez Hills for the Fall term.

WHAT IS NAME OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

Award Amount: from $500 - $2,500

Deadline: February of each year

Requirements:

Award offered to Orange County Hispanic students with financial need at all levels of education. Students may apply to more than one scholarship program but they

may only receive one fund or program. Different scholarships may have additional requirements. Fourteen different scholarship programs offered. Please call or visit their website for details.

WHAT IS NAME OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

1470 Fruitvale Ave.

Oakland, CA 94601

(510)261-7839

Award Amount: $750

Deadline: May of each year

Requirements:

For all scholarships, applicants must reside in Oakland, CA. Autobiographical essay is required

Some scholarships may have additional requirements

 

Service Leadership Award

Kaiser Permanente Watts Counseling & Learning Center

1465 E. 103rd Street

Los Angeles, CA 90002

(323) 564-7911

Award Amount: $2, 000

Deadline: April

Requirements:

Must be a HS senior or enrolled in a community college, university or vocational school and have at least a 2.5GPA. Must demonstrate a commitment to community service leadership.

*Must be able to document voluntary community service completed between Jan. 2001-Jan 2003 (not mandated by school or other programs) May require a social security number. Call to inquire.

Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Foundation

 

TELACU Education Foundation

Blanca Ochondo

5400 East Olympic Blvd., Suite 300

Los Angeles, CA 90022

(323) 721-1655

Fax: (323) 724-3372

Download application at www.telacu.com

Award Amount: $500-$2,500

Deadline: End of March

Requirements:

Student must be from LA City, East LA, Montebello, Commerce, Bell Gardens or Monterey Park. Students must attend one of the 17 participating colleges: Cal State Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge and Pomona. Azusa Pacific University, East LA College, Loyola Marymount University, Mount Saint Mary’s, Harvey Mudd, Occidental, Pepperdine, University of La Verne, UC Irvine or Los Angeles and Whittier College. Chavez Award is available for students in engineering, education and post-graduate law or public administration. Art Award is available for student majoring in fine arts, music, dance, drama, or theater.

 

UCLA Latino Alumni Association Scholarship

Contact: Isidro “Skid” Rodríguez

160 Kerckhoff Hall

UCLA Campus

Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 825-2420

Award Amount: $1000

Deadline: May of each year

Requirements:

Applicants must be continuing UCLA students, first year students, or transfer students.

Academic achievement and community service. Interview and personal essay required.

 

Univision: Éxito Escolar Scholarship

Univision– San Francisco

Club Éxito Escolar

Contact: Perla Rodriguez, Community Representative

CALL for more information.

(415) 538-6476

Www.univision.com

uniclave: San Francisco

Award Amount: $500-$2,000

Deadline: April 30th

Requirements:

Must be a member of the Club Éxito Escolar, which is an afterschool program. Scholarships are available for Bay Area students. Membership is FREE!

Athletes

Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Award

350 South Bixel Street, Suite 100

Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213)482-1311

www.lajcc.org

Award Amount: $2,000

Deadline: varies

Requirements:

Students must be well-rounded scholar athletes, show commitment to community, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students that are not athletes must show involvement in other competitive activities (i.e. speech or debate team). Multiple scholarships available. Call or visit website to get details.

 

SAMMY Award

www.whymilk.com

Award Amount: $7, 500

Deadline: November of each year

Requirements:

Open to graduating high school senior scholar athletes. Must demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership, and community service to be eligible. Students must be from one of the 48 contiguous states or District of Columbia

 

Career/Major Based Scholarships