Scholarships Due March 15-16, 2012!!! Don't miss these deadlines!

 State and Local Level Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships

Deadline March 15, 2012

We have a new scholarship from the State level of the Italian Catholic Federation! This is the Federation's State level scholarship and requires a separate application.

This scholarship is for $400.

Criteria for  this scholarship include students who are Baptized Roman Catholic and of Italian descent or whose non-Italian Roman Catholic parents, guardians or grandparents are members of the Italian Catholic Federation; achieve a total cumulative (3-1/2 years) GPA of at least 3.2 and who live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Nevada, Illinois and Arizona where Branches of the Federation are established.

Applications will be judged and evaluated on:

• Scholastic Achievement-Total Cumulative GPA (3 1/2 years) and Class Rank
• Financial need
• Leadership role
• Faculty recommendation and character reference
• Extracurricular activities and charitable efforts
• Family Membership/Activities in the Italian Catholic Federation

You will need to have your high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a school official and a personal letter of approximately 150 words about the stated topic.

If  you are interested, applications are located in the Counseling office in the scholarship box.

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.

Coast Central Credit Union Scholarship
Deadline: March 16, 2012

Are you planning on going to CR, Humboldt State, Shasta Community College or Chico State University? Then this scholarship might be for you!

A total of thirteen scholarships may be awarded to qualified applicants , based on their academic record. Serious consideration will be given to those students who have demonstrated a commitment to education, either through outstanding academic performance OR through consistent improvement as well as financial need. These scholarships have a potential value of $4,000 over the course of four years!

Qualifications:

• Graduating senior from a high school in Humboldt, Del Norte or Trinity county
• Must apply and be accepted to College of the Redwoods, Humboldt State University, Shasta Community College or Chico State University as a full-time student for the fall semester (12 units or more)
• Must have a high school grade average of "C" or better

Applications are available in the Counseling office scholarship box, come by and pick one up today!

Don't miss the deadline on this great local scholarship.