March 15, 2012 A Big Deadline for Scholarships!

March is a busy month filled with scholarship deadlines!

Here are the scholarships we have due on March 15 so far:

The Humboldt Area Foundation

Deadline March 15, 2012

The Humboldt Area Foundation is the largest and most comprehensive source for local scholarships in Humboldt County. HAF offers at least 90 different scholarships in one place! All you need to do is to fill out one application to apply for as many as you like.

This year they have updated the entire application process and put it on the web! Based on each student’s unique interests and background the application will generate all of the scholarships for which the student is eligible. This takes the work out of deciding which ones you are eligible for. They have included a pre-application check list that you can print out to make sure you have everything you need before you apply. That check list is available here.

This is now an easy one stop process that will give you access to all the scholarships they have available.

For all the information and to apply click on the link below. 

The deadline is now March 15, 2012 so follow the link below and fill out your application today!

Humboldt Area Foundation

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Inc, Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline March 15, 2012

The intent of the Cabrillo Civics Clubs of California, Inc. scholarship is to assist students of Portuguese descent who have a desire to secure a higher education. These scholarships are in the amount of $500.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be of Portuguese descent  on mother or father's side, be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50 and be a graduate of a California high school. (Transcript is required and must accompany application)
• Meet all college or university requirements to enroll
• Participated in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school
• Three letters of recommendation: One from principal, dean or counselor verifying participation in extra curricular activities; one from a teacher of the high school attended and one from any source (except a relative) who can vouch for your academic standing, character and personality. Individuals writing letters must include their titles or position.

Applications are available in the Counseling office and are due March 15, 2012

HCLPA Scholarhips

Deadline for the following Scholarships is March 15, 2012

The HCLPA is offering two scholarships for students interested in pursuing their studies in the legal field.

Eula Mae Jett Scholarship:

This scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need. It is geared toward students who are interested in pursuing a course of study in court reporting, paralegal studies, legal secretary or assistant and legal reception.

Judges Harold E. Neville/John E Morrison Scholarship and the Donna Mullen Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded based on the following:

• Applicant’s desire to further his/her education
• Academic achievement and
• Financial need
• Applications for both of these are available in the Counseling office scholarship box.

These scholarships range from $400- $1,000. Come in and get your applications today.