Miss Teenage California Scholarship Program

Deadline October 25th

This program is sponsored by the California Scholarship Foundation and for the past thirty-four years has sponsored the Miss Teenage California Scholarship Program. This program stresses education, encourages personal development, leadership and scholastic achievement. (There is NO swimsuit or talent competition in this program)

Candidates for Miss Teenage California will be evaluated in the areas of Academic Achievement and Activities, Personality and Poise and Presence. Female students who are at least 13 and not over the age of 19 are eligible to participate

Miss Teenage California 2013 will receive a $10,000 college scholarship to the college of her choice, $500 cash and will represent California at the annual Miss Teenage California Pageant all expenses paid, a wardrobe from Crown Diva and Claire’s Collection, digital camera, luggage and several other wonderful prizes.

The four state runners-up will receive college scholarships between $4,000 down to $1,000. Additional educational scholarships will also be awarded.

Each candidate will receive first class hotel accommodations for two nights in Los Angeles.

There are 40 slots available so if you are interested, come to the counseling office get more information on being nominated.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship-Due October 25 2012

Deadline: October 25, 2012

The Horatio  Alger Association is now accepting applications for the 2013 scholarship!

The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship Programs are as follows:

• enrollment full time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

To apply:

To apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs, the following items must be completed by 

October 25, 2012:

• Online application.
• Support and Verification Form. Applicants must be logged in to the application process to access this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• You must submit a High School transcript. Applicants have three options for how to submit a transcript. Please only select one of the following options: upload your transcript through the application (available under Paperwork Status/Transcript Upload after you log into your application), have your high school counselors upload your transcript under the Certifications Form, or you may send it via mail. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
• Online Certifications Form. Must be completed by applicant's high school.
• Copy of the front page of your parent/guardian's 2011 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If your parents/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as public assistance or disability payments.

For more information and to apply, click on the link below:

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship