2016 – 2017 Scholarships

Better Business Bureau of San Diego, Orange & Imperial Counties – 2016 BBB Essay Scholarship Application – The Prize: Five cash scholarships $1500, $1250, $1000, $750 and $500. Theme of essay should be “The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community.” For more details and instructions see:

Deadline: Monday October 17, 2016, 5:00 pm

Horatio Alger Association – Providing financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. The scholarships are given to deserving students each year and range in award value from $7,000 - $25,000. Apply online at

Deadline: October 25, 2016

Good Neighbor Initiative – California College San Diego–As a private, nonprofit college, California College San Diego provides numerous scholarships to help make education more affordable. See

Wendy’s High School Heisman – recognizes achievement, and celebrates standout high school student athletes around the country. Awards ranging from $1,000 - $10,000. Apply at

Deadline: October 3, 2016

Questbridge National College Match: Connecting outstanding low-income high school seniors with full four year scholarships – worth over $200,000 each – to the nation’s leading colleges. Apply online at

Deadline: September 27, 2016

Veterans of Foreign Wars: Annual Voice of Democracy Speech Competition – Theme is “My Responsibility to America”. For more information see the VFW National’s website

Alpha Pi Sigma Fall 2016 Scholarship – A Latina based sorority founded in 1990 at SDSU whose mission is to unite and support all women to advance academically and professionally. Awards of up to $200 based on academic and non-academic criteria. Come to the counseling office for application and more information.

Deadline: November 25, 2016 6:00 pm

Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - $3,000 Senior; GPA of 3.0. Categories: Business/Entrepreneurship, Education, Engineering/Mathematics, Healthcare/Science and Innovation/Technology. rams/youth-awards/

Deadline: 10/02/2016

Colgate Cares - Haz La U $2,000-$15,000 Hispanic heritage, academic excellence; community service; leadership.

Deadline: 10/15/16

Music Center Spotlight - $5,000 Free scholarship and training-in-the-arts program. High school students of ALL talent levels can apply. Categories: Acting, ballet, dance, voice, music. n/Students-at-the-Center/Spotlight/

Deadline: 10/17/2016

Innovation Scholarship - $1,000-$2,500 Essay: How has social media affected the safety of driving?

Deadline: 10/21/16

Horatio Alger - Southern California - Four $7,000 Awards High school seniors living in Southern California; will pursue bachelor's degree; financial need; community services; integrity; perseverance in overcoming adversity; min. GPA 2.0; U.S. citizen.

Deadline: 10/25/16

Horatio Alger- National Scholarships 106 Awards of $22,000 High school senior; will pursue bachelor's degree; financial need; community services; overcoming adversity; min. GPA 2.0; U.S. citizen.

Deadline: 10/25/16

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation - Hundreds of awards ranging $1,000-$20,000 Achievement-based scholarship programs awarding high school seniors who demonstrate the capacity to lead and serve in their community and school.

Deadline: 10/31/16

Student Scholarships.org – A list of more than 10 scholarships. Follow link for more information.