Pleasant Grove High School

SCHOLARSHIPS for Seniors 2017-2018

August-June Deadlines

DUE DATE / SCHOLARSHIP NAME / REQUIREMENTS
None / CollegeNET.com / Online social network scholarship opportunities www.CollegeNET.com
Anytime / California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant Program / Those who plan to pursue an eligible vocational/technical program culminating in an Associate Degree or Certificate.
http://www.chea-elks.org/scholarshipmenu.html
varies /

Gold Award Scholarship

/ For those who have received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Based on academics, activities, leadership, community involvement and pursuit of individual interests. www.studio2b.org
National Commission on Cooperative Education / www.co-op.edu This scholarship is to attend specific schools with cooperative programs in various career areas. The deadline is in February, but research should be done early.
County of Sacramento, Department of Human Assistance - Veterans Services / If you are the dependent of a veteran with a service connected disability rating or who had a service connected disability rating at the time of death or who died from service related causes; you may qualify to have your college fees waived at California public colleges/universities. Contact the DHA office at 916-874-6811
Youth For Understanding National Scholarships / Students who have an interest in experiencing life abroad as an exchange student. Multiple scholarships available. Visit www.yfu-usa.org
Educational and Training Voucher / For students in the foster care system or if you were adopted from foster care with adoption finalization after the age of 16. Orphans, however, are not eligible for this program. Go to www.statevoucher.org to apply. Funds are given on a first come first serve basis so apply early.
August 30 –
May 15 / Positive Choices / Go to www.positive-choices.org and click on Program Details
****** / ********** / As new and updated scholarships arrive, the below will be updated!
October –

February

/ U.S. Bank Scholarship / Apply only online at www.usbank.com/studentloans
Go to Paying For College then Scholarships

Student must plan to attend a two or four year college or university.

October 31 / The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation / They are looking for the well-rounded individual with a highly developed interest in their community. Scholarship based on a balance of academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service.
Apply at www.coca-colascholars.org
October 31 / Voice of Democracy
Audio Essay / See Mrs. Williams for details. Student will complete a 3-5 minute audio essay (on cassette) on the theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future.”
November 7 / Prudential Spirit of Community Award / This is a national competition to honor young people for outstanding volunteer service. www.prudential.com/spirit
November 22 /

Comcast

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Must be nominated by a school counselor, provide resume to counselor for consideration. Criteria- Strong leadership skills.

December 1 /

Boston University Trustee Scholarship

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For students that will be interested in attending Boston University in the fall of 2016. For more information: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

December 4 /

Elks National Foundation

Legacy Awards /

Student must be a child or grandchild of an active member of the Elk’s club. Scholarship must be turned in locally. See Mrs. Williams in the counseling office. www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm

December 4 / Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student / 3.0 GPA, Leadership, community service, financial need. 350 word essay required. Scholarship must be turned in locally. See Mrs. Williams in the counseling office. www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm
December 18 / Young Entrepreneur Award / Graduating HS senior who operates their own business. For more information visit: www.NFIB.com/YEA
December 15 / Burger King Scholarship / $1000, $5000 and $25000 available to all HS seniors and Burger King employees.
https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/
January 10 / GE Ronald Regan Scholarship Foundation / Exceptional student leaders are encouraged to apply. Please visit the website for more information
http://reagan.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=5904.0
January 11 / Youth on Course / Preference will be given to students with an active interest in golf. 4,000 to 12,000 scholarship range. youthoncourse.org/scholarships
January 15 / Soroptimist / For young women 14-17 that volunteers in the community and faces many obstacles. See Mrs. Williams for an application.
January 16 / Gates Millennium Scholarship / 3.3 GPA, Minority, Financial Need, Meet Pell Grant Criteria- Full Ride need based scholarship-
http://www.gmsp.org/
January 14 / APIASF / Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, 2.7 GPA or higher. 2500.00-5000.00 www.apiasf.org
January 19 / Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority / Scholarship for African American students. Award selection is based on academic achievement, determined financial need and participation in school and community activities
January 19 / Ronald McDonald House Charities / Several scholarships for multiple ethnic groups- Apply at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
January 22 / Elk Grove Community Foundation / For HS seniors in the Elk Grove area. Over 180 scholarships available with varying criteria. Please visit www.elkgroversf.org Due to Mrs. Williams in the Career Center on 1/22.
Varied / Sacramento Region Community Foundation / Over 30 available scholarships at www.sacregcf.org
Varied / Student Scholarships.org / Multiple scholarships available- www.studentscholarships.org
January 31 / Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement / 28- $2000.00 scholarships! http://apca-att.org/scholarship.html
February 1 / Sacramento Turn Verein Scholarship / German Language and Culture scholarship. Visit www.stv-germanlanguageschool.org
February 1 / Northern California Scholarship Foundation / Please submit a resume to Mrs. Williams for consideration. Only 1 student can be nominated from PGHS. 8000.00 per year.
February 1 / Schwab Rosenhouse Scholarship / For HS seniors from El Dorado, Pacer, Sacramento and Yolo counties. www.jewishsac.org/schwabrosenhouse
February 6 / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority / African American HS seniors with a 3.0. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
February 8 / Herf Jones Scholarship / Principal nomination
February 8 / CTA Scholarships / Several scholarships for dependents of members of the California Teachers Association. Please see Mrs. Williams for applications.
February 8 / KFC Colonel’s Scholars / 2.75 GPA, Demonstrate financial need. www.kfcscholars.org
February 13 / The Links Inc. / African American Students with financial need, strong extra curricular activities and character. See Mrs. Williams for an application. Multiple scholarships available.
February 15 / Cosumnes River Little League / Former participant with the CRLL program. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
February 16 / Quality Scholarship collaborative / To recognize service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. www.equalityscholarship.org
February 16 / Elk Grove Garden Club / For students interested in floral, gardening or careers in agriculture. Elkgrovegardenclub.org
February 19 / Eta Gamma Omega / Great scholarship for African American applicants! Ronald McDonald will match if you are selected. RMH applications are due 1/19
February 22 / Active 20/30 Club of Greater Sacramento / 3.0 or higher, community service, women-Pick up an application from Mrs. Williams
February 22 / Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship / Dependent child of an active CTA member and a defined ethnic group. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
February 25 / Simon Youth Foundation / For students that live in the vicinity of any Simon Malls. 3000.00 scholarship- wwwsyf.org for an application.
February 29 / Buick Achievers / For students majoring in engineering, technology, design or business with an interest in the automotive industry. Please visit www.buickachievers.com
February 28 / Optimist International / Essay contest for students with speech and hard of hearing difficulties. See Mrs. Williams for an application.
February 29 / Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund / Need based, 3.0 or above (20-2500.00 scholarships!)
February 29 / Chen Foundation / Need based, 3.0 or above (10-2000.00 scholarships!)
February 28 / PG&E / Overcome personal challenges and community service. www.pge.com/brightminds
March 1 / Sacramento NAACP / 2.0 GPA required, essay required and 3 letters of recommendation.
March 1 / Sacramento State Alumni Scholarships / For students that will be attending Sacramento State in the Fall. Please visit http://www.sacstatealumni.com
March 1 / Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Scholarship / Students of Asian descent- http://www.thewashboard.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx/The+Seattle+Foundation/2012-2013/Atsuhiko+Tateuchi+Memorial+Scholarship+-+Tateuchi+Foundation
March 1 / Visine- Students with Vision / Students that have demonstrated a clear vision with their goals. www.aim.applyists.net/Vision
March 1 / Gilbraitting Scholarship / Essay- for applications go to www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
March 1 / Sons of Italy / Italian Language and Study grant- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 2 / City of Elk Grove / Funded by Allied Waste, seniors who exhibit academic success and a passion to protect the environment. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 7 / Safe Credit Union / (10) 1000.00 scholarships to exceptional seniors. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 8 / County of Sacramento- Department of Human Assistance. / For students on public assistance or low income. GPA 2.5 or higher. IRS tax forms required. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 9 / Tzu Chi Scholars / Buddist scholarship for students with a 3.0 and over, financial need and will enroll in college fulltime for 2013-2014. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 13 / Physicians for Social Responsibility / Essay Contest, total awards 10,250. See Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 15 / Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund / For students of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Loatian, Mein or Hmong ancestry.
March 15 / Edison International / Students that will major in math, science, engineering and technology. 2,500 (Renewable) Please visit www.edison.com/edisonscholars for an application.
March 15 / Cabrillo Club / For students of Portuguese descent. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. 3.5 GPA
March 15 / Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Eta Alpha Sigma Alumnae Chapter / Essay, leadership and strong community service involvement, 3.0-4.0 GPA. Download application at www.etaalphasigmachapter.com
March 15 / Asian Pacific Fund / 17 possible scholarships- See details at www.asianpacificfund.org
March 15 / National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. / African American, financial need, 2.7 GPA or above, and essay. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 17 / Society of American Military Engineers / Pursing a career in engineering. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 23 / Festival De La Familia Scholarship / For students pursuing studies in the field of Latino Cultural Arts. See Mrs. Williams for an application
March 27 / California Grape Growers / For children of vineyard employees or students who want to major in Viticulture or Enology Visit www.cawg.org/cwggf/
March 29 / Sigma Delta Omega / For students who are engaged in community service, focusing on health, wellness and promoting educational excellence. 2.5 GPA or better, attending a 2 or 4 year college- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 31 / Blue Diamond Foundation Scholarship / Academic Achievement, Extra Curricular Activities and Financial Need. Please visit : http://www.bluediamond.com/documents/BDG_Scholarship_application.pdf or see Mrs. Williams for an application.
March 31 / Jack and Jill of America / Students of African American Descent. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 1 / Pine Cone Foundation / Students for documented learning disabilities, up to $5350.00 per year
April 1 / Knights of Columbus / Student must be an active parishioner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
April 1 / Sacramento Farm Bureau / Agriculture student, essay. Please visit www.sacfarmbureau.org/Programs
April 1 / Young Farmers and Ranchers / Agriculture student- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application
April 1 / Cattle Women’s Assoc. / Future leaders in the beef industry- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application
April 1 / American Slavic Social Hall Club / Scholarship for students of Yugoslavian descent. Must have a 3.5 GPA. Essay required. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 1 / Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento Cattle Women / For future leaders in the beef industry. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 1 / Sacramento Area Fire Fighters- Local 522 / Must include an essay about firefighting, (2) $500 awards will be given- See Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 4 / Northern California Golf Association / Several scholarship opportunities for at risk youth with financial need. Visit http://www.youthon course.org
April 13 / Susie Gains-Mitchell / County of Sacramento, African American Caucus- 500 word essay. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 13 / California Chapter Women in Mining / Scholarship for women interested in mineral education or mining. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 19 / Blood Source / For students who have participated in blood drive committees at their local high school. Students must have a 3.0 or higher. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 18 / EGEA Scholarships / Please visit www.egteachers.org for scholarship information or pick up applications from Mrs. Williams.
April 25 / SAWWA / Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. For students interested in water conservation and water works issues.
April 25 / Eskwela Natin / For deserving Filipino seniors who will be attending a 2 or 4 year university upon graduation. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
April 26 / Operation Recognition Essay / $500 for winning essay on “How Ordinary Citizens Can Honor Veterans”. Please see Mrs. Williams for essay criteria and contact information.
April 26 / Premier Bank / For students that involved in the community, have excelled academically and have financial need. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
4/30 / AKA, Sigma Delta Chapter / African American students with academic and leadership abilities. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
May 1 / Matters of Life and Death Scholarship / Essay regarding mental illness/terminal illness and the right to choose. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
May 1 / Cosumnes Firefighters Assoc. / Essay. For students that are interested in being firefighters. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
May 2 / Japanese Chamber of Commerce / Students of Japanese descent with a 3.3 or higher. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
May 10 / Kosmos Civic Club / 500 Word Essay. Community service, extracurricular activities and financial need. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
May 15 / Mayor Joe Serna Scholarships / Must be majoring in business, computer science, engineering, health services or vocational programs leading to a professional career. See application at www.sachcc.org
May 17 / LGBT / For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
May 17 / Sacramento Area Black Caucus / Students of African American Descent. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.
June 6 / Sigma Phi Epsilon / Leadership, Activities and Achievement. More info at www.sigep.org