List 2015- Due Date Amount Requirements Japanese American Citizens League s Raincross Chorale Vocal Reginald Keith Edmond II Fund Charlotte Mousel State Farm Good Neighbor The Annual Links Award 3/1/16 Up to $500 s are open to JACL members, their dependents, or any American of Japanese Ancestry. Available for high school students who are planning to attend college this fall. Applications are available in the guidance office. 3/1/16 Up to $1,000 The Raincross Chorale is a semi-professional singing group formed for the purpose of raising funds for vocal scholarships to be given to promising college music majors who have a home residence in the Riverside area. The Chorale gives Fall and Spring concerts and also presents an Evensong as part of the Riverside Dickens Festival. The applicant must have a home residence in the greater Riverside area, be a graduating high school senior, meet entrance requirements for an accredited four year college/university, be a music major, with a voice emphasis and a goal of a career in music. Applications available in the guidance office. 3/1/16 $1,000 This scholarship is for outstanding senior athletes graduating from RUSD and AUSD that are members of Crossword Christian Church and planning to attend a two or four year college/university full time. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, be currently participating in a team sport, show community and school involvement, and demonstrate financial need. * If chosen to receive a scholarship, student must be available to attend the Reginald Keith Edmond II Walk-a-thon program on April 2,, Saturday, 8:30 AM 11:00 AM, California Citrus Park. 3/1/16 1 st place = $500 2 nd place = $250 This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors. Students must submit a type written double spaced essay not to exceed 1000 words with your thoughts on the topic, What the US Constitution means to me. Award based on GPA, participation in school activities and/or community service as well as political activities. Application available in the guidance office. 3/2/16 Varies The State Farm Good Neighbor program does not require a high GPA, but rather focuses on students who are volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must meet the following criteria: be a graduating high school senior, have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, plan to enroll full time for the - 17 academic year at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational-technical school and must be a U.S. citizen. Apply online at www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/ 3/7/16 Varies This award will be presented to an African American high school senior who is a resident of the Inland Empire with a 3.0 GPA, intends to pursue a degree from an accredited four year college or university and has participated in community service. Applications will be scored on the basis of academic performance, essay and need. 1
List 2015- Due Date Amount Requirements Altura Credit Union Foundation s Italian Catholic Federation Riverside Woman s Club Assistance League of Riverside College Inland Empire 4 Wheelers California Alarm Association (CAA)/Electronic Security Association (ESA) Youth Program 3/14/16 by 5:00 PM $1,000 Each year, the Altura Credit Union Foundation awards monetary scholarships to Riverside County High School seniors pursuing a college education. s are available from three separate funds, each of which has a different criteria. Students applying for any of the Altura Credit Union Foundation scholarships need to fill out only one application. Awards are based on academic achievement, community service, extra-curricular activities and financial need is considered. Students must complete application form, submit transcript, essay, three letters of recommendation, SAT or ACT scores and a copy of your FAFSA EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) page. Applications available online at www.thecommunityfoundation.net or in the guidance office. 3/15/16 $400 Applicant must be a senior level student who is Roman Catholic (need not be of Italian decent) who has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Application available online at www.icf.org. 3/23/16 $750 Riverside Woman s Club is a community service organization that strives to promote education. This scholarship is for high school seniors (male and female) and awards are based on academic achievement, extra- curricular achievement, community service and personal essay. Financial need will also be considered. To request an application and/or any questions, you may email: rwcscholarshipapplication@gmail.com. Application and attachments must be emailed to the above email address. 3/25/16 $1,000 The Assistance League of Riverside is offering 4 scholarships to a Riverside Unified School District, Alvord Unified School District, or Jurupa Unified School District AVID senior or other college bound senior who will be attending a trade school, two or four year university. Applicants must have a 3.0+ total GPA and demonstrate financial need. The application will be reviewed on the basis of the applicant s academic record, test scores, youth and community activities, essay, and letter of recommendation. Applications available in the guidance office. 3/25/16 $1,000 Any Inland Empire area high school senior who will be attending college in the fall semester and they or their parent(s) hold a current membership in a 4-wheel drive club and/or California Off-Road Vehicle Association (CORVA). Apply online at www.ie4w.com 3/25/16 $1,000 - $8,500 Must be a child of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the state of California who are graduating from high school in to apply. He or she must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. There are eleven regional awards, one statewide award and two national awards. This program rewards students who have excelled academically and are active in community service and extra-curricular activities at school. Essay required. Apply online at www.caaonline.org. 2
List 2015- Due Date Amount Requirements Riverside Sheriffs Association Student Program Janice M. Scott Memorial Fund RCTA 23 rd District PTA Poly PTSA 3/31/16 $2,500 (4 awards granted) $1,000 (4 awards granted) Applicants must be high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four year college or university in the US who are children of members of the Riverside Sherriff s Association or students who are attending high schools in Riverside County. Four awards will be granted. Financial need will be considered in the selection of scholarship recipients. Application materials are available online at www.rcdsa.org. 3/31/16 $2,500 The Janice M. Scott Memorial Fund was established in October 2001 by the husband and family members of the late Janice Marie Scott to honor her legacy as a tremendous advocate for youth and a dedicated supporter of community service within the Greater Metropolitan Area of Washington, DC. Mrs. Scott was one of the 125 individuals who perished in Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. To be eligible, applicants must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US, be a high school senior planning to enroll full time at a US accredited four-year college or university, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or extra-curricular activities, have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher and must demonstrate financial need (combined adjusted income of the parents cannot exceed $60,000.) Applications available in the guidance office. 4/1/16 by 5:00 PM $500 - $1,000 The Riverside City Teachers Association is awarding multiple $500 and $1,000 scholarships. All RUSD graduating seniors are eligible to apply. At least one of the twelve scholarships is designated for the son or daughter of an RCTA member, no matter from which high school he/she may be graduating. Students selected for consideration will be applicants who demonstrate excellence in academics (3.0 GPA or higher) and who have shown leadership in community activities or in RUSD schools. Application forms are available in the guidance office, RCTA office and/or online at www.myrcta.org. Applications must be received at RCTA office by 5:00 PM. 4/7/16 Varies This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirement. Applicant must be a Riverside County resident, graduating from a high school in Riverside County with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and must be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA. A copy of applicant s current PTA/PTSA membership card must be submitted with application. Application available online at www.23rdpta.org. 4/8/16 $250- $1,000 This scholarship opportunity is available to all seniors graduating in June who will pursue higher education at a 2 or 4 year college/university or technical/trade school. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be a current member of PTSA. Selection based on the applicant s history of volunteerism within the community and their potential for success in college. Applications available in the guidance office. The completed application must be in the PTSA 3
List 2015- Due Date Amount Requirements mailbox at Poly HS office no later than 3:00 PM. Recipients will be notified in May. The Rebecca R. Harris Memorial The Rebecca R. Harris/LaFern Cunningham Memorial Riverside Alumnae Panhellenic Association Ben and Bernice Hammerschmidt Memorial Greenberg & Greenberg, APLC California Inspirations Link Crew 4/12/16 Varies Riverside area graduating female African American senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA, school leadership, commitment to her community, character and determination. Applicant should demonstrate financial need. 4/12/16 Varies Riverside area graduating female African American senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA, school leadership, commitment to her community, character and determination. Applicant should demonstrate financial need. 4/13/16 $1,000 s will be awarded to outstanding young women from the Riverside area who have exhibited academic excellence and participated in community and extra-curricular activities. Applicant must be a female, graduating, high school senior from Riverside, Alvord, Jurupa or Moreno Valley School Districts or a private high school in the Riverside area. You must be planning to attend a four year college or university where National Panhellenic Conference Sororities are represented and have an overall GPA of 3.5 or greater for all high school coursework. Applications available in the guidance office. Applications MUST be received by the date, not postmarked. 4/15/16 $1,000 Available to Poly High School senior athletes (one male and one female) who will be entering a higher education full time in the Fall of. Must have lettered in at least one sport and have a minimum GPA of 2.5, plus exhibit the qualities of dedication, leadership, commitment, integrity and respect. Additional requests: two letters of recommendation, essay (max. 500 words), and interview. 4/15/16 $2,000 At Greenberg & Greenberg, APLC, we want to know what inspires you. Who is your role model and how do they push you? What types of things inspire your career path? Everybody finds inspiration in something, and we want to hear about it. This scholarship is open to any high school senior or college student in California. He or she must be enrolled at a two-year to five-year institute in. A minimum GPA is not required. To apply, create a short (30-120 second) video telling us about how you find inspiration. This could be in many different forms; we just want to find out what is personal to you. Also, tell us how this scholarship will help you reach your goals. Upload your video to YouTube. Complete the application and include a link to your video on YouTube. Apply online at http://danielgreenberglaw.com/scholarship. 4/15/16 $500 Every year The Boomerang Project offers ten, $500 scholarships to outstanding senior Link Leaders. The criteria used for allocating scholarships are based on the following: individual initiative, successful impact, sustainable change and action above and beyond 4
List 2015- Due Date Amount Requirements the call of duty. This scholarship is open to all graduating senior Link Leaders who have completed at least one year of service as a Link Leader. To apply: download and complete the application, submit with a letter of recommendation from a Link Coordinator (applications will not be accepted if letter of recommendation is missing.) Mail your completed application together with the recommendation form to: The Boomerang Project PO Box 600 Santa Cruz, CA 95061. Applications must be postmarked by April 15. Download application at www.boomerangproject.com/blog/link-crew-scholarships. The Riverside Construction Company, Harmon/Lounsbury Fund The Pavement Recycling Systems Fund 4/18/16 $1,000 This scholarship provides college financial assistance to outstanding graduating seniors from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties who are pursuing a college education in engineering, particularly in the area of construction or civil engineering. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, exhibit community and school involvement, and demonstrate financial need. Work experience is a consideration. 4/18/16 Varies This scholarship opportunity is available to graduating seniors of Riverside with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who will pursue higher education through approved certified colleges or training institutions. Additionally students must demonstrate community/school involvement and financial need, work experience will be considered. Award amount is based on rigor and performance in current classes. Applications are available in the counseling office. Student View Program 4/22/16 $500, $1,000 & $4,000 The Student-View Program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a fouryear college, community/junior college or career school. It s quick and easy to apply: no minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average, no essay required, no lengthy application forms and no application fees. Apply online at www.student-view.com to complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. winner will be announced in May. The Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director s Association 4/22/16 $500 The Citrus Belt Area Athletic Director s Association provides scholarships annually to senior student athletes from Riverside and San Bernardino area high schools. This year there are ten $500 scholarships available. They are interested in what makes you stand out above the other athletes in the area. Applications are available in the guidance office. RCCD s 4/29/16 Varies Riverside Community College District offers scholarships for high school seniors who plan to enroll at any college within RCCD (MVC, NC, RCC). The application process is entirely an online application. Go to www.rcc.edu for the Riverside campus. Read carefully all the information regarding applying for scholarships on the Financial Aid webpage. Be sure to follow all directions exactly. Important: Students must apply first and activate student email address. Then, students must email Paula Farish at paula.farish@rcc.edu with your 5
List 2015- Due Date Amount Requirements name and college student ID number. You will receive a return email to let you know when you can log-in to apply for scholarships. Carol Rude Community Service The Ruth Schroff Fund Elizabeth C. and Jack B. Clarke, Sr. Endowed Fund The Dr. Barnett Grier and Eleanor Jean Grier Fund Financial Aid and Miscellaneous s 5/1/16 $500 Carol Rude was a dedicated parent volunteer in RUSD from 1974-1997. She believed that children were our highest priority, and acting on that belief, gave thousands of volunteer hours to them. She was Riverside Council PTA s president at the time of her death in December 1997. Requirements are: graduating student from RUSD, planning to attend college/university full time, GPA of 2.5 or higher, must be a member of PTSA - include proof of membership and be involved in community service. Applications available in the guidance office. 5/2/16 $1,000 This scholarship is available to outstanding African-American or Hispanic/Latino students residing in Riverside or San Bernardino counties. Applicants will be judged on a variety of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership in school activities, commitment to the community, character, determination and financial need. 5/2/16 $1,000 This scholarship honors the late councilman and his wife for their service to the Riverside community. This scholarship is open to students from all backgrounds; however, preference may be given to African American students. Applicants will be judged on a variety of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership in school activities, commitment to the community, character, determination and financial need. 5/2/16 $1,000 This fund is the legacy to their efforts to ensure equality in education, housing, employment, and opportunity for underrepresented and disadvantaged citizens in Riverside. Outstanding graduating seniors from high schools within the City of Riverside are eligible to apply. Applicants will be judged on a variety of criteria, including academic achievement, leadership in school activities, commitment to the community, character, determination and financial need. Applications available in the guidance office. Varies Varies See the following websites for information: www.scholarshipexperts.com www.meritaid.com www.hsf.net www.studentscholarships.org www.latinocollegedollars.org www.salliemae.com www.apcf.org www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org www.uncf.org www.legion.org/needalift www.dar.org 6
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