Scholarships

For more information check with Jeanette Lange in the Counseling office

LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL AID?

Come by the counseling office and pick-up your FAFSA on the web worksheet before checking out the website…www.fafsa.ed.govTuition Funding Sources.com, click here for more information about this website.

Check out these email addresses

If a site asks for your social security number or money, do not use that site.

CHECK OUT THESE EMAIL ADDRESSES
www.fastweb.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.sallemae.com/scholarships
www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/scholarships-highschool-seniors/
www.college-scholarships.com
www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com
www.TuitionFundingSources.com
This Pepsi-Cola Company has generously paid for this resource.
www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships
This PG&E site has several scholarships available.
www.christianconnector.com
The Christian Connector, Inc. gives free Christian college information service as well as a $2500 Christian college scholarship drawing.
www.princetonreview.com/colleges-majors.aspx
Princeton Review – find colleges by filtering on a student’s acaemic and extracurricular history.
www.cappex.com
Cappex – easy to use calculator which tells a student’s chances for admission to a college.
www.youniversitytv.com
YOUniversity TV – take video tours of campuses across the nation.
www.zinch.com
Zinch – create self-marketing profiles resembling college applications that students can send to colleges and/or colleges can use to reach out to students.
www.collegeportraits.org
College Portraits provide reliable information on more than 300 public colleges and universities for you.
www.AnnimationCareerReview.com
To find eligibility information along with the online application form.
NEW: www.NAAS.org for Grants, Loans, Scholarships.

Current Available Scholarships

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc.
Due Date: January 1 – March 15, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:       3.5
Criteria:  Student must be of Portuguese descent and a USA citizen or permanent resident.  Student must have participated in three extra-curricular activities while in high school.  Also, you must present three letters of recommendation. This scholarship is being awarded to a student going to any accredited community college, college, trade school or university in the U.S.A.  Please pick up the application from Jeannette.

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Due Date:  October 2011-March 2012
Value:     $1,000 (40 U.S. Bank Scholarships)
GPA:      
Criteria:  Please check their website at usbank.com/scholarship

Agr-Culture's Scholarship Programs - Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Program
Due Date:  February 24, 2012
Value:     $2,000 (renewable over 4 years) + $2,000 from the American AgCredit.
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student must be entering college and majoring in agriculture. Please see Jeannette for an application.

Native Daughters of the Golden West
Due Date:  February 28, 2012
Value:     $4,000
GPA:       3.5
Criteria:  Student must be a graduate who is planning on continuing to a 4-year college. Gender is not a consideration in the selection of recipients. You must also have completed the SAT and a predetermined 500 word essay plus a 500 word autobiography.  Two letters or recommendation are also required.  Please pick up an application from Jeannette.

Cappex "I Don't Want To Pay for College" Scholarship
Due Date:  February 29, 2012
Value:    
GPA:
Criteria:  Please apply at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/capd.jsp

Scholarship Points Scholarship
Due Date:  February 29, 2012
Value:
GPA:
Criteria:  Please apply http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/sp.jsp

College Prowler "No Essay" Scholarship
Due Date:  February 29, 2012
Value:
GPA:
Criteria:  Please apply http://scholarshipexperts.clickmeter.com/882040/

De La Rosa & Co. ~ The Fabric of Society
Due Date:  March 1, 2012
Value:     $2,000 (for 1 student at SLVHS)
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student must submit an essay of 600-800 words and email, fax or postmark before March 1, 2012.  Contestants are encouraged to discuss essay topic with teachers, parents, friends, and other mentors, but each contestant must write the essay himself or herself, in his or her own words. Please pick up the cover sheet and information packet from Jeannette.
Community Foudation Santa Cruz County-Scholarship 2012
Due Date:  March 5, 2012
Value:    
GPA: Criteria:  Students all the information needed to complete and submit an application can be viewed by going to their website http://www.cfscc.org/scholarships

IBEW Local 234 Scholarship – Essay Contest
Due Date:  March 9, 2012
Value:     3 - $500
GPA:
Criteria:  Student must have at least one present or past union member, of any affiliation, in his or her immediate family and type an essay of approximately 500 words on one of the topics.  Please see Jeannette for a copy of the requirements.

Italian Catholic Federation
Due Date:  March 15, 2012
Value:     $400
GPA:       3.2 minimum
Criteria:  Student must be a Roman Catholic of Italian Descent or Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches are established, to qualify if either Roman Catholic parent or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation”.  For more information please check out their website at www.ICF.org or pick up an application from Jeannette.

Asian Pacific Fund
Due Date:  March 15, 2012
Value:     $1000-$20,000
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student may be of any ethnic background. Pursuing a career in engineering, journalism, business or healthcare.  Must be a resident of San Francisco Bay Area or Central Valley.  Encouraged farm workers or children of farm workers. Student must be a first generation college student.  For applications and eligibility requirements visit www.asianpacificfund.org.

San Jose State University Alumni Scholarship
Due Date:  March 30, 2012
Value:     $500-$2,000
GPA:       3.0
Criteria:  Student must be graduating and show evidence of involvement in school and/or community affairs.  You must complete the application and include a typed student statement along with two letters of recommendation.  Please see Jeannette for an application.

Omega Nu Scholarship
Due Date:  March 30, 2012
Value:     $500 - $2,000 (renewable)
GPA:       3.0
Criteria:  Student must be a graduate and show financial need.  They must plan to attend a public 4-year college/university. Also needed is a letter of recommendation, picture and a short biography.  Please pick up an application from Jeannette.

Superpower Scholarship
Due Date:  March 31, 2012
Value:    
GPA:
Criteria:  Student must respond with a 250 word essay to “Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?” Please apply at http://scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

WiseChoice $2,500 “Find the Right College” Scholarship
Due Date:  March 31, 2012
Value:     $2,500
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student must register with WiseChoice (it’s free) and respond to a 200-word essay on “Do you think “college fit matters” in the college selection process?  Explain in your answer.”  Please apply at http://www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid=gefx

MOAA~The Military Officers Association of America
Due Date:  April 1, 2012
Value:     $500 - $1,000
GPA:      
Criteria:  Eligible applicants must be entering college and have ties to Santa Cruz County.  Preference will be given to 1) students who will pursue a military career, especially as an officer, 2) students whose parents or siblings have or are serving in the military and 3) students who are closely related to a MOAA member. Please see Jeannette for an application.

CA Wine Grape Growers Foundation
Due Date:  April 2, 2012
Value:     2-$8,000 (4 year scholarship) and 4-$2,000 (2 year scholarship)
GPA:      
Criteria:  Must be a graduating high school senior whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are Vineyard Employees of a CA Wine Grape Grower.  Please come to the counseling office for an application.

The Santa Clara Valley SWE Scholarship
Due Date:  April 7, 2012
Value:     $1,000
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student must be a female graduate, pursuing a BS or MS in engineering or computer science.  Please check out their website for more information www.swescv.com/scholarships.

Sons of Italy Lodge #2016
Due Date:  April 13, 2012
Value:     $1,000 (3), $5,000 - $25,000
GPA:       3.0
Criteria:  Student must be of Italian descent and a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge 2016. Student must be living within the Santa Cruz County boundary.  Please pick up an application from Jeannette.

Matters of Life and Death Scholarship Writing Contest
Due Date:  April 16, 2012
Value:     $1,000 (1st), $500 (2nd), $250 (3rd)
GPA:      
Criteria:  Pick up an info page from Jeannette and check out their website at www.compassionandchoicesca.org.

SAN LORENZO VALLEY ALUMNI - MANAGED SCHOLARSHIPS

NEW: Valley Women’s Club
Due Date:  April 20, 2012
Value:     TBD 
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student must be a graduating senior and planning to attend Cabrillo College as a full-time student (12 units) in the Fall of 2012.  You must also include a personal statement about goals and why the major listed was chosen and have two letters of recommendation.  Please see Jeannette for an application.

Wayne Richards Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  April 30, 2012
Value:     1-male-$1,000, 1-female-$1,000, 2 additional-$500
GPA:       3.0
Criteria:  Student must be a graduating senior varsity athlete.  Intend to enroll full-time, starting in the Fall, at a university, college, or trade school of their choice.  Show evidence of involvement in school or community affairs.  Be a citizen of the US.

Athletic Boosters Club of SLVHS
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:       2.5
Criteria:  Student must be a varsity athlete.  Parent Booster involvement may be considered but not necessarily.  Financial need is not a criterion.  Applicants must submit a minimum of one paragraph about the impact of sports in their life.  These writings may be printed in the program at the coaches Appreciation Dinner.   Application must be filled out completely and able to read. 

SLVHS Cougar Club Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:    
GPA:      
Criteria:  500 word essay, explaining service offered by you to the SLVHS or community.

 

Ted Toft Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:    
GPA:
Criteria:  Student must complete the application and live in the Felton area.

Ardeth DeVries Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA        2.0
Criteria:  Student in good standing with a “C” or better, participated in the Performing Arts, complete the Local Scholarship Application Form, and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Ashby Steele Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:       2.0
Criteria:  Student in good standing with a “C” or better, planning to enter the Medical Field, complete the Local Scholarship Application Form, submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Bill Martin Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     to be determined
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student in good standing with a “C” or better, planning to enter the Automotive or other trades, complete the Local Scholarship Application Form, submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Jack Harray Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:       2.5
Criteria:  Student in good standing, planning to study the Industrial Arts, complete the Local Scholarship Application Form, submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Ken Frey Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:       2.5
Criteria:  Student in good standing, planning to enter the Mathematics and Teaching fields, complete the Local Scholarship Application Form, submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Medley Cannelora Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     1 - $500 or 2 - $250
GPA:      
Criteria:  Independent Studies student who is on track to graduate and/or student planning to enter college, worked hard at being a conscientious student, complete the Local Scholarship Application Form, write a paragraph or two about self and interests, complete in own legible handwriting or printing, submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

Alma Schreiber Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $1000
GPA:      
Criteria:  Must be a female student in good standing and qualified to enter CSU or UC system.  Student may choose to enter a community College and still qualify for scholarship as long as course work and grades qualify them for CSU or UC.  Student evidences high need for assistance as exemplified by fact student will.  Need to put self through college rather than have family financial support.  Student is known for work ethic, love of nature and kindness. Complete the Local Scholarship Application Form and submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Mario Esposito Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student in good standing and former participant in Little League.  Worked at being a conscientious student.  Complete the Local Scholarship Application Form and write a one-page essay about plans for the future.

Mike Smith Memorial Scholarship
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student in good standing, planning to enter the Fire Service, completes the Local Scholarship Application Form.

Robert “Speedy” Confer
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:
Criteria:  Student in good standing, planning to enter the Fire Service, completes the local Scholarship Application Form.

SLV Alumni Association Scholarships
Due Date:  May 11, 2012
Value:     $500
GPA:      
Criteria:  Student in good standing and who show interest in future education in academic, technical or vocational training.  Pick up an application from the counseling office.

AccountingCareersforDummies.com-Future Acct. Professional Scholarship  Prog.
Due Date:  May 31, 2012
Value:     $1,000
GPA:      
Criteria:  Applicants must complete the online application and submit a 500-1000 word original essay on the following topic: “Describe the area of accounting that most interests you and why.” Please check out their website http://www.accountingcareersfordummies.com/.