Scholarships Due from March 25-March 31, 2012

There are several scholarships that are coming due next week so get your applications ready and mailed in soon!

California Women in Timber, North Coast Chapter Memorial Scholarship

Due March 25, 2012

The North Coast Chapter of California Women in Timber is offering several scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in the Forest Products Industry OR have immediate family involved in the Forest Products Industry

Qualifications:

• Scholarships are open to all fields of study, however, students pursuing in a natural resources or forestry and students whose family are/were employed int those industries will be given special consideration
• In addition: the annual David Kinsey Memorial scholarship is awarded to a student that is pursuing a career in the building trades or the forest products industry.
• Scholarship amounts will vary between $250- $1,000 depending on amount available and number of qualified applicants

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• You are currently or have attended a Humboldt or Del Norte county high school
• Students must provide proof of enrollment prior to receiving your scholarship award

What to submit:

1. Completed application
2. Provide a cover letter (explaining your background and future plans)
3. Provide and unofficial copy of your most recent transcript
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. SAT or ACT scores-usually found on your transcript

Submit your application no later than March 25, 2012 to:

California Women in Timber

Scholarship Award

5601 So. Broadway

Eureka, CA 95502

If you have questions you can contact Lisa Perry at (707) 497-9445 or northcoastcwit@gmail.com

Humboldt Association of Realtors Associaion Scholarship

Deadline: March 30, 2012

This scholarship just arrived today and copies are now available to pick up in the scholarship box in the Counseling Office.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must complete an application and write an essay explaining your future plans and how they relate to the real estate industry
• Must be a student from Humboldt County who is enrolled or will be enrolled at a college or university.
• Field of study: professions that are centered on or support at career in real estate sales, real estate finance, real estate management, real estate appraisal, real estate investments, real estate economics, escrow/title, real estate law, interior decorating, construction technologies, landscaping, woodworking, cabinet making, architectural design, engineering and/or drafting.
• GPA of 3.0 or better
• One letter of recommendation
• Scholarship proceeds MUST be used for academic fees and/or academic supplies.

The deadline this year is Friday March 30, 2012.

For more information about this scholarship and organization, click on the link below:

Humboldt Association of Realtors, Inc.

California Alarm Association Youth Scholarship Program

Deadline March 31, 2012

This scholarship is offered to children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California graduating from high school in 2012. There are 11 regional awards of $750, one statewide award of $1,750 and two national awards, first place $7,500 and Second place $2,500.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior who will receive a diploma from a California accredited high school. 
• Must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university
• Must have a parent or legal guardian who is full-time active duty employee, not on disability, member of a law enforcement agency or a full-time or volunteer member of a fire department located in California.

What to submit:

• Proof of enrollment in high school via an official high school transcript AND SAT/ACT scores
• Proof of acceptance to a college or university (letter is acceptable)
• Proof of parents/guardians occupations (ID or supervisory letter acceptable)
• Typed 500-700 word essay (subject of essay is on application)
• Letter of recommendation from teacher, counselor or other agency regarding extracurricular activities

How the awards are chosen:
1. GPA
2. SAT Scores (combined)
3. Essay
4. Extracurricular activities

Applications are available now in the Counseling Office in the scholarship box.

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

Deadline March 31, 2012

At U.S. Bank, we know paying for college can be challenging, especially with the cost of college tuition increasing and student financial aid sources decreasing. Here's your opportunity to apply for one of 40 $1,000 scholarships.

In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program, a student must be:

• A high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank No Fee Education Loan Program;
• Enrolled by September 2012;
• A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.

Application Process:

Apply online - quickly and easily.  Our Internet Scholarship Program is exclusively for Web visitors and our online application is the only way to apply. Applications accepted through March 31, 2012.