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CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS
SENIOR COLLEGE CLIPS
- October College Clip
http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship
Nordstrom is excited to award $10,000 scholarships to 80 outstanding high school students to help them achieve their dreams of going to college. The Nordstrom Scholarship recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Check out our video to see recent winners!
Due May 1, 2013
Mass Mutual Scholars Program
To participate in the competition, you must comply with the following eligibility criteria:
- Be of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic descent
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
- Will be entering sophomore, junior, senior or 5th-year senior year in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at an accredited two- or four-year college or university
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Plan to attend a degree-seeking program, full-time at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam
- Interested in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry
- Demonstrate leadership and participation in extra-curricular activities
- Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov
Is there a fee to apply? No
When is the deadline for submitting applications?
The deadline to submit an online application is 5:00 p.m., central time, May 3, 2013.g/massmutual/faq.html
Friar Tux Scholarship
Program Overview
Friar Tux Shop has been a supporter of the high schools and the students they serve since it opened in Lakewood California in 1974. Presently, we have 31 locations and serve tens of thousands of students each year at well over 400 high schools throughout Southern California. Friar Tux Shop believes in working closely with each community we serve and giving back where we can. We also value continuing education and understand the difficulty students have paying for college. With that, we have our 4th annual College Scholarship Program. Over the past 3 years, Friar Tux Shop has awarded 45 scholarships to deserving students. This spring, we will once again award scholarships to a new group of graduating seniors.
Eligibility
Applicant to the Friar Tux Shop scholarship program must be high school seniors from high schools within our service area. The applicants must have applied to colleges or universities for admission in the Fall of 2013
Scholarship Awards
Scholarship awards will be $500 each. The criteria for each scholarship will be a combination of the applicant's academic success, school, and community involvement and financial need. Scholarship will be awarded May 2013. For the students to apply, visit http://www.friartux.com/scholarships.aspx and follow the steps. Application deadline is April 15th.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: The nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, with particular attention given to those whose parent has been killed or wounded in combat, or who have demonstrated financial need. Awards vary from $6,000 to $40,000. Application deadline is March 1.
Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program: Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers from across the country who have made a difference in their communities. In 2013, Kohl's will award 2,300 kids with more than $425,000 in scholarships and prizes. Persons aged 21 or older can nominate volunteers aged 6 to 18. Top winners each receive $10,000 for higher education. Application deadline is March 15.
Nordstrom Scholarship Program: The Nordstrom Scholarship Program recognizes students across the country for their exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Awards of $2,500 per year; $10,000 over four years. Application deadline is May 1.
MassMutual Scholars Program: A national scholarship program for high-achieving college students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Hispanic descent interested in pursuing careers in the insurance and financial services industry. Awards vary from $2,500 to $5,000. Application deadline is May 3.
Alliance/Merck Ciencia(Science) Hispanic Scholars Program
Application due March 15
The Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program is a partnership to improve Hispanic student access to higher education and degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Program provides scholarships at two levels:
High School Seniors -- $42,500 Scholar Package. Promising Hispanic students attending high school in Brownsville, TX; Elizabeth, NJ; and Los Angeles, CA are invited to apply to become one of ten Alliance/Merck Ciencia Scholars that will be selected in the Spring of 2013. Scholars will receive up to $20,000 in scholarship (up to $5,000 each of four years of college) and up to $22,500 in summer internship stipends (up to $7,500 each of three summers). Scholars will also receive mentorship and professional development support to complete a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and pursue a STEM career.
NAF Scholarship Opportunities!
- Marriott International Inc. Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship
$1,500 scholarships open to Academy of Hospitality & Tourism seniors and AOHT alumni who are pursuing higher education in hospitality and tourism related fields. Five scholarships will be given. - American Express Jesse Blackman Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Scholarship
$1,500 scholarship open to Academy of Hospitality & Tourism seniors who are planning to pursue higher education in hopsitality and tourism related fields. One scholarship will be given. - NAF Alumni Business Scholarship sponsored by Gene and Carol Ludwig
$1,500 scholarships open to NAF graduating seniors and Alumni from any theme pursuing further education in business and/or financial services. Five scholarships will be given.
PATRICK ANGELO DE MESA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The de Mesa Family and El Camino Real High School have created in 2009 the Patrick Angelo de Mesa Memorial Scholarship Foundation to keep Patrick’s memory and legacy alive. This scholarship is to provide assistance to college bound seniors with a financial award that will assist the recipients in meeting college expenses. Hopefully, the foundation’s generous outreach will allow the recipients of this award to envision a brighter tomorrow and contribute toward making this world a better place.
Application is due March 11, 2013 and available in the College Office
An Outstanding College Scholarship Opportunity for Emerging Young Jewish Leaders
The Brawerman Leadership Institute of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is proud to announce that $10,000 annual scholarships are now available to a select group of Jewish graduating seniors who will be attending a 4-year accredited college beginning in the fall of 2013.
Application deadline is March 1, 2013
Change a Life FoundationChange a Life Foundation has launched our 2013 Scholarship Program for Los Angeles High School Seniors! Application deadline is March 14, 2013 and our maximum award amount per student is $5,000.
The Milken Scholars Program celebrates and supports academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, as well as community service among college-bound students who have overcome social, economic or other obstacles. Over the past twenty three years, 305 high school students have been selected to become Milken Scholars. They attend or have graduated from over 65 colleges and universities across the country, and form an invaluable network of experienced undergraduate and graduate students as well as young professionals.
William L Harry Scholarship by Sierra Pacific Flyfishers Due April 15, 2013
Cal Lutheran Guarantee Scholarship Program
The CLU Guarantee Scholarship was established to provide an opportunity for eligible students to attend CLU for the average cost of specific University of California institutions:
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB);
- University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
- University of California, Davis (UC Davis)
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
If a student is admitted to any of these institutions, CLU will match the average cost of attendance!
WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
Residents of WICHE states can gain affordable access to programs, states avoid costly and unnecessary duplication of programs and facilities, and colleges and universities can devote their resources to improving the quality of their educational offerings.
- FastWeb It offers students more than 180,000 listings of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans. FASTWeb creates a private mail box based on the student's last name and home zip code. A list of awards for which a student is eligible is compiled and transferred to the student's mail box.
- Paying for College: Student Resource Guide (Courtesy of US Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard) Please check this out!
- Hispanic Scholarship Funds The Hispanic Scholarship Fun, Inc (HCF) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1993 to develop the next generation of Hispanics business leaders in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students.