Scholarships Due February 1, 2013

Scholarship season is upon us! Now is the time that we really begin getting a lot of scholarship notifications in the Counseling Office, usually a few each week. Make sure that you start coming by and checking the Scholarship Box regularly so that you can get a good start on your applications. The blog is an excellent source of this information as it is updated daily during this busy time.

Due February 1, 2013

We have several scholarships that are due Friday February 1, 2013:

• State PTSA Scholarship
• Equality Scholarship
• PG&E Scholarship program
• Soroptimist International Distinguished Youth Scholarship
• Beverage Industry/Christermon Scholarship
• There is also a Student Speaking Contest sponsored by Lions Multiple District 4 that is due on February 1, 2013.

Applications and information for all of these scholarships can be found in the Counseling Office in the Scholarship Box. Stop by soon and pick you your application. There is a lot of money out there that is available for high school seniors. You just have to go out there and apply for it!

All of these scholarships have also been featured here on the blog so you do a search for them to get more details. Otherwise, come into the Counseling Office and look in the Scholarship Box. It’s not too early to get started!

Humboldt Area Foundation

Deadline March 15, 2013

The Humboldt Area Foundation Scholarship page is now live! This is the largest source of local scholarships and you only have to fill out one application to apply for them all! The application is available online. There has been money that has not been awarded in the past because no one has applied! Don’t miss out on money to help you get to college and get your education. Around the first week in February, counselors will take classes into the Navi Lab and will have a specialist from the Humboldt Area Foundation here to answer questions. You can get a head start or just look over what’s available by going to:

http://www.hafoundation.org/haf/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship.html

Cash for College Workshop and Financial Aid Information

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 6:00-8:00pm

Eureka High School: Computer Labe Rm. 105 (Navi Lab)

Keep your eyes out for an envelope from EHS with important information about financial aid including information about the Cash for College Workshop.

It also contains a GPA release form that must be filled out and signed by students and parents allowing GPA information to be released to the California Student Aid Commission to be used in the Cal Grant applications. Please read the information carefully! Be sure to turn in your Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form by February 1, 2013.

What is the Cash for College Workshop? IT is a workshop that is presented by Humboldt County Office of Education Decade of Difference in partnership with Humboldt State University Financial Aid Department Staff to help students and parents get through the FAFSA application process and get other important financial aid information.

This is an opportunity to fill out your FAFSA online with financial aid professionals on hand to answer questions that may come up as you fill out the application. Please read the flyer enclosed in the packet that has been mailed home for more details and specifics about what you need to bring to the workshop.

There is also a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to all seniors who attend the Cash for College workshop, complete an exit survey, submit the FAFSA and apply for a Cal Grant by March 2, 2013.

Don’t miss out on this very important opportunity to have your FAFSA questions answered by the professionals, and a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship as well!

Watch your mail and look for the red label that says Open Immediately! Important Financial Aid Information Enclosed!

2013 Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program Applications Due Postmarked Feb. 1, 2013

Deadline: Must be postmarked by February 1, 2013

The licensed California Beverage Industry offers college scholarships in amounts from $2,000 to $5,000 to qualified graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited four-year college or university based within the United States, beginning with the fall 2013 semester. Students planning to attend a two-year community college are ineligible for this program.

Scholarships will be awarded to children, grandchildren, or legal guardians, of persons who currently hold full-time employment with, or who are proprietor of, a company holding a valid California liquor, beer or wine license. This includes restaurants, hotels, retail & wholesale grocery establishments, airlines, breweries, wineries, distributors, etc.

*Student employment with an establishment holding a California liquor license, and/or eligibility established through family relationship other than parent/grandparent/legal guardian, does not qualify for application to this program.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Student establishes eligibility through parent, grandparent, or legal guardian's full-time employment as outlined above.
• Student demonstrates outstanding community service as evidenced by a student-written essay.
• Scholarship recipients will be honored at one of two gala awards ceremonies planned for Summer 2013. Attendance at the awards ceremony is prerequisite to receiving the scholarship.

All applicants winning scholarships will receive notification of their placement for the program by June, 2013.

For the application to be considered, all directions on the application must be followed exactly with attention to deadlines.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

   HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

• Upon high school graduation, student will attend an accredited four-year college or university within the United States, beginning with the Fall 2013 term/semester and enrollment status of freshman/full-time (12+ units).
• Students participates in specific extra-curricular high school activities, as defined on application.
• Include with your application a 8.5 x 11 typed, double spaced ESSAY (not to exceed 2 pages) instructions below:
• "Include with your application a two page essay. Specific instructions will be given after you complete the application worksheet and click Generate my Application. You must include this 8.5 x 11 typed, doubled spaced essay that cannot exceed 2 pages. This essay will be closely evaluated for your on-topic submission, your attention to page setup and will account for 50% of the application process. It will be edited for impartiality and submitted for evaluation to a panel of twenty individuals. Essays will be critically evaluated for addressing the prompt. You will receive the prompts once you 'GENERATE THE APPLICATION'"

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR WELL-WRITTEN ESSAY, CLOSELY FOLLOWING THE REQUESTED PROMPT, WILL COUNT FOR 50% OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

To apply for this scholarship please click on the link below:

Christermon Beverage Industry Scholarship 

Application must be postmarked by February 1, 2013

California State PTSA Scholarship Applications Due February 1, 2013

Deadline: Close of business February 1, 2013

The California State PTA Graduating High School Senior Scholarships applications are now available in the counseling office!  (This is the California State PTA not the EHS PTSA) This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a GPA requirement. The scholarship is for $500.

Qualifications:

·         California resident

·         Graduating from a high school in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing

·         Be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA and include a copy of your current membership card with your application

What to submit:

1.    Completed application

2.    Legible copy if your PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper

3.    An essay describing:

·         Any PTA/PTSA responsibility you may have

·         Your career plans, goals and other information you feel would be valuable to the selection committee

·         All school service related activities including any service you provide to others at school. Do not use abbreviations for any organization listed, spell them out completely

·         Your volunteer service in the community (non-school related service)

4.    Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes

·         Reference form and letter written specifically for this scholarship

·         First reference form and letter completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served; not related to student

·         Second reference form and letter completed by a high school faculty member

·         Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable

·         NOTE: each completed reference form and letter must be given to the applicant in a separate sealed envelope.

Mail your completed packet in one envelope. All submissions must be received in the California State PTA office by the close of business Friday, February 1, 2013. Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

You can pick up application forms for the scholarship in the counseling office. PTSA/PTA registration forms were mailed home in the beginning of the year packet but are also available in the Finance office.

Equality Scholarship Due February 1, 2013

Deadline: February 1,  2013

Selection Criteria

The criteria on which scholarship recipients will be selected include:

·         Service to the LGBTQ community. Students of all sexual orientations and gender identities are eligible for eQuality Scholarships.

·         Leadership

·         Hardship or special circumstances

·         Academic achievement

Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants must:

• be a resident of northern or central California but may study elsewhere (see map for specific counties);
• have completed or expect to complete high school or equivalent between 1 Jul 2008 and 30 Jun 2013; and
• plan to attend or began attending an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) for the first time in 2013 (proof of enrollment will be required before scholarship funds are disbursed).

·         In addition to completing the written application, applicants for all scholarships must be available for an interview either by phone or in person. Interviews for the high school graduate scholarshiops will be on Sunday, 10 March 2013, and Saturday, 16 March 2013. Interviews for the nursing and medical scholarships will be scheduled in the same time frame.

·         Application

·         We are using an on-line application process. If completing the on-line application is a hardship, students may request a paper or electronic (pdf) application.

·         Deadline

·         Applications, including transcripts and letter of recommendation, must be submitted by 1 February 2013. Applicants will be notified of their application status by 28 February 2013.

For more information and to apply go to:

www.equalityscholarship.org

Scholarships due January 15, 2013

Deadline: January 15, 2013

We have several scholarships that are due Tuesday January 15, 2013. Don’t miss out.

Dell Scholars Program:

Dell Scholars receive $20,000 each to complete their higher education over the course of six years. In addition, the Dell Scholars Program provides its students with technology, a private scholar networking community, resources, and mentoring to ensure they have the support they need to achieve their college degrees. Scholars become part of a support network for each other that is made up of themselves, their schools, families, peers and a dedicated Dell Scholar team at the Michael & Susan Dell foundation.

To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:

• Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two of the last three years
• Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
• Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance
• Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:

• Individual determination to succeed
• Future goals and plans to achieve them
• Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face
• Self motivation in completing challenging coursework
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance

To apply go to:

http://www.dellscholars.org/Default.aspx

CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation

Deadline January 15, 2013

First Award- $2,500       Second Award- $2,000      Third Award- $1,500

This scholarship is open to California high school seniors who are legal residents and plan to attend an accredited public or private college, university or trade school as a full time student. Recipients must show proof of attendance within 12 months of the award and show proof of enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours.

You will need to write a 700-1,000 word, double spaced, 12 point font typed essay on the following topic:

The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years. Do not include personal information (your name etc) and do not staple your essay.

What to Submit:

You must submit your essay and a copy of the completed copy of the application signed by you and your parent.

The application is available in the counseling office or you can download a copy from the CAC website: www.cacesf.org.

You can mail or fax your paper application to:

CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation

1455 Response Road, Suite 240

Sacramento, CA 95815

FAX: 916-929-7682

You can also email a digital copy to scholarship@calcollectors.net. Please be sure to email both the application and your essay at the same time.

Mensa National Scholarship

Dealine January 15, 2013

The Mensa Education & Research Foundation college scholarship program bases its awards totally on essays written by the applicants. Consideration is not given to grades, academic program or financial need.

The U.S. scholarship application process opens
Sept. 15 and closes Jan. 15. No application forms
are available at any other time. Determine eligibility
and begin the U.S. process here.

There are three requirements for applicants:

1. The applicant must currently be a resident of a participating American Mensa Local Group's area.

2. The applicant must be enrolled in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date.

3. The applicant must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals.

For more information and to apply click on the link below:
Mensa National Scholarship

Dell Scholars Applications Due January 15, 2013

Deadline: January 15, 2013

The Dell Scholars program, an initiative of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their educations. In turn, these scholars serve as positive role models and change the trajectories for their siblings, friends and their communities.

The Dell Scholars Program places greater emphasis on a student’s determination to succeed than just academic record and test scores. We empower students to gain the knowledge; skill-sets and attitude needed to cope with their changing world and the circumstances in which they live. We award 300 scholarships annually and since 2004, have provided students with $49 million in college scholarships and support services.

Dell Scholars receive $20,000 each to complete their higher education over the course of six years. In addition, the Dell Scholars Program provides its students with technology, a private scholar networking community, resources, and mentoring to ensure they have the support they need to achieve their college degrees.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:

·         Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program for a minimum of two of the last three years

·         Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year

·         Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA

·         Demonstrated need for financial assistance

·         Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school

·         U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Dell Scholars are students who demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Your application will be evaluated on your:

·         Individual determination to succeed

·         Future goals and plans to achieve them

·         Ability to communicate the hardships you have overcome or currently face

·         Self motivation in completing challenging coursework

·         Demonstrated need for financial assistance

How to apply:

This is an online only application. For more information and to apply go to:

http://www.dellscholars.org/HowToApply.aspx

Grange Co-op’s Rogue Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

Deadline: February 15, 2013

Are you a senior active in FFA, 4-H, DECA, FBLA, Horticulture or Student Body Leadership??? This could be a great opportunity for you. The Rogue Scholarship will award twelve $500 and one $1,500 scholarships. Check out the information below and see if you can qualify for this scholarship!

Eligibility:

·         Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

·         Participated in FFA, 4-H, DECA, FBLA, Horticulture or Student Body Leadership

·         Must live in one of the following counties:

Humboldt	Klamath	Douglas
Jackson	Lake	Coos
Josephine	Curry	Siskiyou
Del Norte	Modoc

What to submit:

·         500-1,500 word essay on the following topic: What economic and social impacts does a cooperative business model have o a community?

·         Letter of recommendation from a current teacher, counselor, administrator or employer

·         Copy of your transcript with a minimum of 3.0 GPA

·         You may also submit, in addition to the written essay, a video introducing yourself and presenting your essay either on DVD or via a link to YouTube

All submissions must be sent via email by February 15^th to scholarship@grangecoop.com

Submission MUST contain all attachments and required information in a SINGLE email to be considered.

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Applications Are Here!

Deadline: December 7, 2012

The Elks National Foundation’s Most Valuable Student Scholarships award scholarships from $4,000 up to $60,000!

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2013 competition.

• Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• College students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Male and female students compete separately.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

What to Submit:

1.    Completed application typed or neatly printed in pen, three-hole punched and in a folder (there are directions on the application for this)

2.    Essay, signed and dated

3.    Official transcript through 7^th semester

4.    SAT/ACT scores (should be on  your transcript)

5.    Counselor Report in a sealed envelope

6.    Copies of Exhibits, double sided are fine

Be sure to READ THE APPLICATION DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY! They are very specific and need to be followed precisely.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office in the Scholarship Box.

This application must be dropped off at the Elks Lodge no later than December 7, 2012

Elks Lodge

445 Herrick Ave

Eureka CA 95503

(707) 442-6652

Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay and Eureka Bay Club's Distinguished Youth Scholarship

Deadline February 1, 2013

The Distinguished Youth Scholarship is given in recognition of outstanding contributions made by young people to home, school, and the world.

Eligibility requirements:

·         Graduating senior of any Eureka high school, Charter school, Community school and not turning 21 before 6-30-2013

·         Have taken  an active part in service in the home, school and/or community

·         Show a high degree of cooperation, courtesy, and consideration for others

·         Have demonstrated the ability to lead with self-control, dignity and responsibility

·         Have pursued your goals with commitment and purpose

·         Soroptomists  and their families are not eligible for this scholarship

What to turn in:

Application must be postmarked by February 1, 2013 to the following address:

Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay

P.O. Box 96

Eureka, CA 95502

Applications are now available in the Counseling office Scholarship Box.