The Camptonville Academy Scholarship List

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1 The Camptonville Academy Scholarship List Scholarships highlighted in red are passed due pay attention to the due date Questions: Call or Mrs. Bains ( X 107) 1. AES Scholarship: 2. Horatio Alger 3. Coca Cola 4. Prudential Spirit of Community Award If you ve made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., next May by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! See flyer in Career Center and apply at website: Application Deadline is November 3, AXA Achievement Scholarship: $10,000 to $25,000 to well- rounded, determined students who have demonstrated achievement at a job, sport or extracurricular activity. AXA Achievers are people who will succeed in life because they possess an extra element of grit and determination. Complete an application at Deadline Dec 2, CAC (California Association of Collectors, Inc. The California Association of Collectors is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors for their use at any accredited college, university or vocational school. The awards can be used by the students toward tuition, fees, or books. A one-page application and a 700-1,000 word essay is required topic: The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Financial Credit During Your College Years. Check their website: cac@collectors.net Deadline: Deadline: January 20, Big Sun Scholarship The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are part of. Deadline: June 6, National Security Agency s Stokes Educational Scholarship Program: The Stokes Educational Scholarship Program facilitates the recruitment of individuals (high school seniors majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering), particularly

2 minority students, who have demonstrated skills critical to the National Security Agency (NSA). As an NSA employee with the Stokes Program, you will attend college full time, receive up to $30,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees and a year round salary. You will work at NSA for 12 weeks during the summer in areas related to your course of study. If selected as a Program participant, you are required to work for NSA in area of study, following graduation for at least one-and-one-half times your length of study. Cost of tuition must be reimbursed to government if employment is terminated prior to fulfillment. See website above for requirements and application or call NSA-HIRE or Deadline: November 15, Courage to Grow Scholarship: For juniors and seniors with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 or better. Students must apply online and submit a 250 words or less of Why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship? The award amount is $500. Visit the website for information and to submit your essay. Deadline: Renews Monthly 11. Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship: The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a meritbased program that helps students fulfil their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, the best-selling authors on education, whose generosity fund this program. Deadline: 12. VOICE OF DEMOCRACY: 13. Abbott & Fenner Scholarships: $1,000 award value available to all high school juniors and seniors. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic: What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you? The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submission must be sent by at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com For more information visit Deadline: June 10, NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award: The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are nonrenewable scholarships created to recognize young people who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. The scholarships are valued between $2,000 and $15,000. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur program was established to raise awareness among the nation s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Apply online at: or applications in the Career Center. Deadline: December 18, Burger King Scholars: Application data must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific) by December 15, If 50,000 applications are received prior to December 15, the application will no longer be available 16. The Shire ADHD Scholarship Program: The Shire ADHD Scholarship recognizes and supports individuals with ADHD in the U.S. who are pursuing higher education at a college, vocational school, or technical school. The scholarship includes a $2,000 monetary award and a prepaid year of ADHD coaching from the Edge Foundation to assist in the transition to higher education. Website:

3 17. California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship: For high school seniors whose parents or legal guardians are vineyard employees of a California wine grape grower. Awards of (4) $2,000 for two years at any CA community college and (2) $8,000 for four years at any UC or CSU. Applications are available on their website: Deadline: March 25, Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program: (CHRISTERMON) $2,000 to $5,000 college scholarship for California High School Senior planning to attend a FOUR year university, beginning Fall Applicant s parents or grandparents (no other family members) must be employed full time with a company or individual holding a valid California liquor/ beer/ wine license. It includes working for a hotel, restaurant, retail-whole sale grocery, convenience stores, etc Also applicant must have participated in athletics and/or performing arts during BOTH 11 th & 12 th grades. Application available exclusively online at Deadline: February 1, Elks National Foundation Legacy Award: $1,000 awards provided to children and grandchildren of Elk members who are high school seniors, going on to college and exhibit the core values of the Elks National Foundation (ENF): Knowledge, Charity, Community and Integrity. Essays required. Applications online at: Deadline: January 29, Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: This scholarship starts at the local level and awards range from $1,000 to $15,000 per year. Judging criteria: SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND FINANCIAL NEED. Eligibility: High School Senior and a U.S. Citizen. Additional information and application in online at: Deadline: December 4, Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship: Awards of $500 to $5,000 for students planning careers in government service, for study at the college of the recipient s choice. (Other awards in amounts as the judges may determine.) Applications is available on Deadline: January 15, California Assoication of Collectors Educational Scholarship Foundation: Awarded to California High School seniors who are in the state legaly for their use as full-time students at any accredited public or private college, university or trade school. Scholarship recipients must start attendance within 12 months of the award and show proof of enrollment in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Studnets have to write essay on Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Finanical Credit During Your College Years. This application is available in the scholarship binder at the front desk. Deadline: Postmarked by January 20, 2016 Award Amount: First Award-&2,500/Second-$2000/Third-$1, Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship:Applicants must be Portuguese descent and be a USA citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 3.50 Total Weighted

4 Grade Point Average for Grades 9-12 and be a graudating Senior of a California high school. (An official High School Transcript must accompany the application). Applicants meets all entrance requirements of the accredited community college, college, trade school, or university the applicant plans to attend. Applicant must have pariticapted in at least three (3) extra-curricular activitis while in high school. Applicant must present three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who will vouch for the applicant s academic standing, character and personality. One letter must be from the Principal, Dean or Counselor, verifying participation in the extra-curricular activities. One letter must be from a teacher of the high school attended. One letter may be from any other source except a relative and may be an additional teacher. Individuals writing letters are to include their titles or positions. Applicants must complete the Application for an Undergraduate Scholarship, including the essay. Pick up a paper application from the front desk in the scholarship binder at LRC. Award Amount: $500 Deadline: Between January 1 st and March 15 th Scholarship Name Deadline Comments The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards November 3, 2015 For students in 5th through 12th grade who have demonstrated exemplary community service. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program Google Doodle November 3, 2015 Deadline not set yet For high school seniors with strong grades and SAT scores and with family incomes under $95,000. An art contest for K-12 students. The deadline will be set on October 19 th. SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES Fastweb : ScholarshipPoints.com ScholarshipPoints.com Cappex.com Cappex.com

5 Scholarships.com Scholarships.com Zinch.com Zinch.com College Board Scholarship NextStudent.com NextStudent.com StudentScholarships.org StudentScholarships.org ScholarshipExperts.com ScholarshipExperts.com Note: Scholarship Scam Red Flags: Check out Fastweb about unregulated scholarship scam artists that you need to be aware of