2015 - 2016 SCHOLARSHIPS
EHS is eligible for the 2016 Women of Teradata Scholarship Program, which offers
financial assistance to female high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited
four-year college or university and plan to major in a Technology or Engineering
discipline for the entire 2016-17 academic year. Students must complete the application
(available in the Counseling Office.). For the 2016 Women of Teradata Scholarship
Program, up to three $1000 scholarships will be awarded to high school senior girls in
Atlanta, Dayton, and San Diego.
Deadline: January 31, 2016
2016 EAA SCHOLARSHIP
The Escondido Art Association Announces its Annual Scholarship Competition for
Graduating High School Seniors Enrolled in any Escondido-based High School
($1,000 TOTAL AWARD MONEY)
FIRST PLACE:
$500 and a 2-year membership to the Escondido Art Association
SECOND PLACE: $300 and a 2-year membership to the Escondido Art Association
THIRD PLACE:
$200 and a 2-year membership to the Escondido Art Association
These awards are intended to encourage and support participation in the creation and
sharing of the visual arts, especially when sought for possible future career application.
For more information visit the website: www.escondidoartist.weebly.com
Deadline: March 7, 2016, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Announcing Labor’s 2016 John S. Lyons Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Program. Essay Topic: “What would society be like if there were no unions?” $5,500 in
scholarship funds will be awarded. For more information visit the website:
http://chocolate.sdbuildingtrades.com/?page_id=176
Deadline: Postmarked or hand delivered no later than 4:00 pm on Friday January 29,
2016.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior, plan to attend an accredited and
approved four-year institution within the US, show leadership potential, demonstrate a
dedication to community service, present evidence of financial need, be a US citizen,
have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections
or a composite ACT score of 21. www.jackierobinson.org/apply
Deadline: February 15, 2016
San Diego County Ford Dealers – Salute to Education
Senior high school students residing in and attending accredited schools in San Diego
County may apply for one SD County Salute to Education Scholarship.
www.salutetoeducation.com
Deadline: February 19, 2016
Varsity Tutors Scholarship Contest
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must
write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship
webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with
the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is
subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can
enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Check out the scholarships on this website:
www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php
They have various criteria and deadlines.
Gates Millennium
FULL Scholarships to the College or University of your choice!!!
The Gates Millennium awards 1000 FULL scholarships to outstanding African American,
American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American
students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline
area at the college or university of your choice.
Register and apply online at http://www.gmsp.org/
Get started early gathering required documents!
Asian Pacific Scholarship Programs – Asian Pacific Fund administers 12 scholarship
programs, each with unique eligibility criteria. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 $20,000 and many are renewable. Visit the website for more information:
www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships
Who can apply? Incoming or current college students of any ethnic backround. Must
plan to be enrolled full time in the fall. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a US citizen or
permanent resident are eligible.
Deadline: February 19, 2016
The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application gives San Diego students
access to more than 100 scholarships that comprise our Community Scholarship Program by
filling out just one application.
SHOULD YOU APPLY?
Even if you’re not a straight-A, star athlete or student body president, we have scholarship
opportunities if you have:
Commitment to your education
 Potential for success in college
 Minimum GPA of 2.5
 Participation in community service, extracurricular activities and/or work experience
 Financial need (including middle-income families)
Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 2 p.m. (PST).
Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! We're
looking for students who are making a difference today and becoming leaders for
tomorrow.
We want to celebrate students who lead both inside and outside the classroom, by helping
make their college dreams a reality. Don't miss this opportunity. Help us find and reach
the Buick Achievers of 2016!
Scholarships up to $100,000 available – awarded at up to $25,000/year
Visit buickachievers.com for program details
and the online application.
Deadline: February 29, 2016 5:00 p.m. EST
Announcing the 2016 ABWA (American Business Women's Association)
scholarship.
The candidate must be a citizen, live in San Diego County, a female student in the Senior
Class, with at least a 2.5 GPA, and be interested in receiving a $2000.00 scholarship for
this coming Fall Semester at a 4 year college. For more information see website:
www.abwa.org
To apply, interested parties should send name and email address to:
Soaring Eagles Chapter
Suzanne Southwell
suzannesouthwell@sbcglobal.net
I will submit it to get her password. She will complete the application online.
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Announcing the AT&T APCA 2016 National and California Scholarship
The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) a
501(c)(3) non-profit, employee resource group of AT&T Inc. is seeking qualified
applicants for its 2016 National APCA Scholarship Program. We are proud to announce
that twenty-eight $2000 APCA scholarships will be awarded for the 2016 academic year.
For 2016, applicants from Southern California who are not awarded a national
scholarship will automatically be considered for scholarships worth $1000 each.
The application package can be downloaded from our web site at http://www.apcaatt.org/scholarship.html The completed application including essay, recommendation
letter and transcript must be submitted through the online web form in one transaction.
For full details, please visit the website - APCA Scholarship Program
Deadline: 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on January 31st, 2016.
Announcing the Military Dependent College Scholarship Opportunity
We are excited to announce the 2016 Miramar Officer's Spouses Club (OSC) Scholarship
Program. Last year, Miramar OSC awarded over $25,000 in college scholarships and
philanthropic grants. This scholarship opportunity is open to any active duty, reserve, or
retired military dependent stationed at MCAS Miramar or MCRD (more specific
eligibility requirements can be found in the application and on our website).
http://miramarosc.org/giving-back/scholarships/
Deadline: April 1, 2016
Palomar Scholarship Application Now Available!
The 2016/2017 Scholarship application is now available on you student eService
account! The link is on your Student Center Page under “My Finances and Financial
Assistance”. If you see “Scholarship Opt-in”, please click the link in order to authorize
your data to be shared with Academic Works. The next morning you will be able to fill
out the scholarship application.
Deadline: March 4, 2016
Palomar College Financial Aid Office
(760) 744-1150 x2366
The 3rd annual Quetzal Mama Scholars Program is now open for applications.
This is a FREE program and only available to students who meet all eligibility criteria. Students
receive a full year of college admission coaching by national college admission expert and author,
Roxanne Ocampo. Students who have participated in this program have received "full rides" to
very competitive colleges and universities.
http://quetzalmama.blogspot.com/2016/01/in-scholars-own-words.html
Deadline for EHS students to apply to the 2016 cohort is midnight, February 16.
Escondido Republican Women, Federated – Three tiered scholarship where winners
from each city will go on to compete at the SD County FRW level and CFRW Southern
Division level. There are monetary awards at each level. The theme of the scholarship is
“What the US Constitution Means to Me.” See website for details & application:
www.crfwsodivision.org Click on Activities, Federation Programs & Scholarship, scroll
down to SCHOLARSHIPS, click on Charlotte Mousel Scholarship.
Jeanne Bunch
ERWF Scholarship Chair
mjbbunch@sbcglobal.net
760.715.1916
Deadline: March 1, 2016 – Original application received by Escondido Republican
Women, Federated. Postmarks are NOT acceptable:
Del Theta Chi Sorority National Scholarship – 2 scholarships available for men or
women who reside in the US, have a high scholastic average, evidence of financial need
and are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college. Visit the website
for application and other information. www.deltathetachi.org or contact Jaynel Moore
760.436.5600, jaynelmoore@sbcglobal.net
Deadline: February 1, 2016
CSUSM General Scholarship – apply here: https://csusm.academicworks.com/
2016-17 Scholarship Deadline: March 6, 2016
The Farm Bureau of San Diego County 2016 Scholarship – available for students who
are: entering or attending a two-year or 4-year college or university, pursuing a course of
study in agriculture or closely related field and has a permanent residence in San Diego
County. Please visit the website for application and more information.
www.sdfarmbureau.org
Deadline: Postmarked or emailed by April 4, 2016
Caners Foundation – 2016 Scholarship for Students majoring in horticulture or
agribusiness related to horticulture. For eligibility and information see website:
www.cangc.org
Deadline: must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2016
Scholarships Available – visit www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php to see a list
of 9 available scholarship programs that will give out more than 1.5 million dollars to
students in 2016. Students from California school districts are eligible for all of the
awards.
California Alarm Association/Electronic Security Association – The 2016 CAA/ESA
Youth Scholarship Program offers $27,000 in funds to children of active duty law
enforement and fire service personnel in the State of California who are graduating from
high school in 2016. There are 11 regional awards, one statewide award, and two
national awards. The awards are made possible with the support of the CAA Members
and Regional Chapters. Applicant information is available online at www.caaonline.org
Deadline: March 25, 2016
Sunflower Scholarship Fund/Chelsea’s Light Foundation – a unique funding
opportunity offered to academically successful students who are passionate about
inspiring positive change in their communities. Scholarships range from $2,000 $10,000 and are intended to be used for tution, books, fees, room & board and moving
expenses. Eligibility and required supplemental information are listed on the application
at www.chelseaslight.org Applications are also available in the Counseling Office.
Deadline: postmarked no later than Friday, March 11, 2016