Scholarships
PATHS SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Grade: 12
Deadline: 4/1/2021
Award: 4 year scholarship up to $10,000 per year
Description:
The PATHS Scholars Program is open to all high school seniors who demonstrate an interest in becoming leaders in advancing historically underrepresented populations in STEM-related fields. Students must be admitted to UC San Diego in a STEM-related field as an incoming freshman. Students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
The first step is to complete and submit an application to UC San Diego. The application for the PATHS Scholars Program opens on March 1, 2021. Please make a special note of the application requirements as well as the required digital copies of unofficial transcripts and other material. Your application will undergo a holistic review process.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://paths.ucsd.edu/apply-now/index.html#Eligibility-Requirements
FOUNDATION 649 ASIAN AMERICAN
Grade: 12
Deadline: 4/1/2021
Award: A brand new laptop and other great prizes
Description:
High school senior with one or both parents who immigrated to the US from East or South-East Asia. Must have demonstrated financial need and a track record of involvement and interest in Asian American communities, issues, or causes.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://www.sdmts.com/inside-mts/events/high-school-laptop-scholarship-contest
RCD Conservation Scholarship
Grade: 9-12
Deadline: 4/5/2021 at 11:59 pm
Award: $1,000
Description:
The RCD Conservation Scholarship is an annual scholarship program for graduating high school seniors pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation, environmental sciences, biology or agriculture. The scholarship is available to students residing in the RCD of Greater San Diego County boundaries (click here for map). Up to seven scholarships of $1,000 are awarded each year.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
http://rcdsandiego.org/education/scholarships/
HIGH SCHOOL LAPTOP SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Grade: 12
Deadline: 4/9/2021
Award: $1,000
Description:
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Reyes Coca-Cola and San Diego County Office of Education are proud to announce the 2021Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest for high school students across San Diego County. The 40 high school students with the best scored essays will walk away with a brand new laptop and other great prizes!
Contest begins March, 8, 2021. All entries must be submitted via mail or email by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://cabe65org.wixsite.com/cabe65/high-school-scholorship
DR. R.S. MOWRY (RANCHO DEL REY ORAL & FACIAL SURGERY CENTER)
Grade: 12
Deadline: 4/9/2021
Award: $500
Description:
Must be a senior planning to attend a four year university. Students must submit a short essay on career goals & why you should be selected for the scholarship. Email Ms. Loya for an application.
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CABE (CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION) SD/SOUTH COUNTY CHAPTER
Grade: 12
Deadline: 4/16/2021
Award: $1,000
Description:
High school senior who is Bilingual/Multilingual (speak, read and write in a language other than English - Seal of Biliteracy preferred, but not required) has an overall G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher and financial need.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://cabe65org.wixsite.com/cabe65/high-school-scholorship
Elks Teenager of the Month Scholarship
Grade: 12
Deadline: 5/1/2021
Award: $400
Description:
For GUHSD seniors on the basis of character, leadership, service, citizenship and scholastic, and essay required. Completed applications need to be submitted to the GRC Secretary, Ms. Gerrity, at mgerrity@guhsd.net.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H5JfLdcFGdOoBqaZUITP-qHQmmdHRlXK/view
La Mesa Lion's Community Service Scholarship
Grade: 12
Deadline: Extended to 5/4/2021
Award: $1,000
Description:
This scholarship is in honor of two great La Mesa Lions for students demonstrating exceptional service to the community. See application for more details.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CKimmfvC2hkkEoYc-eqMr3Q1iWYr0e0M/view
Kid's Chance of California, Inc. Scholarship
Grade: 11 or 12
Deadline: 5/15/2021
Award: $1,000-$10,000
Description:
Kids' Change of California, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to provide post-secondary scholarships to dependent children of workers that have been killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with a California employer.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
https://www.kidschanceca.org/scholarships.html
COURAGE TO GROW
Grade: 11 or 12
Deadline: Monthly (end of each month)
Award: $500
Description:
Must be a junior or senior with a min. 2.5 GPA and is a US citizen. Short essay required. One individual will be selected each month.
Click on the link for the description of eligibility:
www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/courage-to-grow-scholarship/2015420/
SUPERCOLLEGE
Grade: 12
Deadline: Monthly (end of each month)
Award: $1,000
Description:
Must be a senior. Fill out and submit online application
Click on the link for the description of eligibility: