Name

Chinese American Environmental Professionals Association  

Eligibility

Eligibility: Asian American students who are currently enrolled in a high school in the following counties: Marin, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara. Asian American is defined as individuals of East Asian, South Asian and Southeast Asian origin. Students from CAEPA member families are especially encouraged to participate in this contest.

Award

First Prize Award: $500; Second Prize Award $400, Third Prize Award: $300 

Comments

Apply online: http://caepa.net/do.php?ac=event

Deadline

March 29, 2013

Name

Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship Fund 

Eligibility

Be 16-19 years of age; Reside at a Hearthstone Housing Foundation property OR be a resident in a county where a Hearthstone Housing Property is located (SF listed); Attend college/university, trade school, professional/leadership training in 2013-204 academic year; 3.0 GPA; Must be available in May 2013 for a phone interview      

Award

$500 - $5,000 

Comments

Apply online at:http://www.hearthstonehousing.org/scholarship.html - Essay Required

Deadline

March 30, 2013

Name

Gilbraitti Scholarship 

Eligibility

Be between the ages of 16-20; must be attending a college or university in the Fall of 2013; must complete the application form including the essay prior to the deadline

Award

(1) $500

Comments

Application online at: http://www.mortgagebrokerssurrey.ca

Deadline

March 30, 2013

Name

Youth on Course Scholarships–

Northern CaliforniaGolf Association Scholarships (NCGA)  

Eligibility

High School Senior enrolled as a full time student in an accredited Northern California high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0; have been accepted for enrollment at a 4-year college or university the same year that the scholarship is awarded. Copy of official high school transcript and official copies of SAT or ACT scores necessary. One letter of recommendation required .

Award

Variety of scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $1,250/year

Comments

Application online at: http://ncgafoundation.org/grants/scholarships/

Deadline

April 1, 2013

Name

ElmiraSanderson Freshman Scholarship – For accepted SFSU students only!

Eligibility

Graduating senior attending a San Francisco high school AND plan on enrolling in SF State for the Fall semester 2013; Comes from an educationally or environmentally disadvantaged background; Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for junior and senior years

Award

(5) $1,500

Comments

Paper Application – See Ms. Martinez or Ms. Zales if no application copies are in scholarship bin. One letter of recommendation and an official sealed transcript required

Deadline

April 4, 2013

Name

Students Rising Above - Juniors ONLY  

Eligibility

MUST CURRENTLY BE A JUNIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL; Overcome obstacles that are not of their own making; Low-income or living on government assistance; High school senior in 2013-2014 school year; U.S. citizen or permanent resident (current green card required); Committed to earning a college degree from a four year institution;  Highly recommended by a teacher, counselor or mentor; G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher; Must live within the eleven-county Bay Area; Comply with Students Rising Above program requirements

Award

50- 75 students will be selected to receive mentoring support, financial assistance, and career guidance

Comments

Application online at: https://scholarselect.com/scholarships/4775-copy-students-rising-above-program.

Deadline

April 4, 2013

Name

ABC7 Top Scholars

Eligibility

Graduating senior; Minimum of 3.7 GPA – student must be nominated by Ms. Martinez/Ms. Zales. If you have a 3.7 GPA or higher and are interested in being nominated see Ms. Martinez/Ms. Zales

Award

(7)  $1,000

Comments

If selected you must be willing to be interviewed for television. If you are nominated an application is required (application form, typed essay, list of school you applied to, one letter of recommendation and a sealed official transcript is required)

Deadline

April 10, 2013

Name

United Administrators of San Francisco (UASF) Scholarship

Eligibility

SFUSD High School Senior; Graduating high school seniors whose career goal is to become an educator or to study towards a social service career.  This scholarship is established for the purpose of promoting future educators and social service professionals recognizing exemplary academic achievement, leadership and community service in the area of working with youth.

Award

(4) $2,000

Comments

Paper Application – See Ms. Martinez for a copy.          

The selection process will include: Application Form (see attached); Essay:  1-2 pages (Topic: Why you wish to be a teacher or a social service professional); Two Letters of Recommendation; Transcripts; Committee Review at UASF; Interview, if necessary, for more information

Deadline

April 12, 2013

Name

Peace First Prize Scholarship  

Eligibility

The prize will recognize young people between the ages of 8-22 for their compassion, courage and ability to create collaborate change.

Award

$50,000 – 2 years Peace First Fellowship 

Comments

Application online at: http://www.peacefirst.org/prize/

Deadline

April 12, 2013

Name

Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award 

Eligibility

Over the past 2 years the student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work; over the past 2 years the student must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher; Student must be under the age of 21 on the day of the deadline; A student must submit an essay on this year’s topic 

Award

(1) $500

Comments

Apply online at: http://www.bbgcommunicationssandiego.com

Deadline

April 15, 2013

Name

Healthy Choices Scholarship

Eligibility

Be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2013; a student can be enrolled at any level in any program that is 2 years in length or longer; students must be Canadian or U.S. residents 

Award

(1) $500

Comments

Apply online at: http://www.chiropractorkelowna.ca/chiropractors.php

Deadline

April 30, 2013

Name

Asian Pacific Community Fund – Verizon Scholarship Awards

Eligibility

High school senior who is a resident of CA, OR, WA OR plan to attend college in one of those states; Plan to enroll as a 1^st year college student in a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student majoring in math, engineering or a science in the Fall of 2013 ; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Award

(10)  $1,000 – applied to cost of attendance only 

Comments

Apply online at www.apcf.org; Official high school transcript needed with application; one recommender form required. Essay required.

To mail official transcript (if unable to send) send to:

Asian Pacific Community Fund

Attn: Scholarship Program

1145 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 105

Los Angeles, CA 90017

Deadline

April 30, 2013 – 1^st cycle deadline

Name

The Tang Scholarship  

Eligibility

Mr. Edward C. Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary education. This scholarship is to help LGBT youth proudly achieve educational pursuits and dreams without shame. This scholarship awards up to two outstanding students annually, a combined scholarships totaling up to $15,000. These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three more years (a total of four years) provided each student annually meets the renewal requirements.

Award

(1) $15,000

Comments

Apply Online:  https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship/

Deadline

April 30, 2013

Name

Nordstrom Ten 4 U – Juniors ONLY

Eligibility

Award

$2,500 every year for 4 years

Comments

Application online at: http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/nordstrom-cares-scholarship. Online recommendation from a current high school official will be required for applicants

Deadline

May 1, 2013 – 3 PM PST

Name

Scholarship by Design Award 

Eligibility

Currently attending school as a high school senior or as an undergraduate student; be a resident of either Canada or the United States; be currently attending school on a full-time basis  

Award

(1) $500

Comments

Apply online at: http:///www.studentscholarships.org

Deadline

May 1, 2013

Name

Community Service Scholarship – Lions Club

Eligibility

Graduating senior living in the city of  San Francisco from an accredited high school; Cumulative GPA  of 2.5; Actively involved in his/her local community

Award

(1)  $500

Comments

Paper application – see Ms. Martinez if no copy in the Scholarship bin. Students are chosen based off of 2 written essays, academic achievement and personal character. Winner must attend the SF coordinating Council of Lions Clubs Awards Dinner in August 2013. Mail application and all required documents to:

SF Coordinating Council of Lions Clubs

39 Santa Ynez Ave.

San Francisco, CA 94112

Deadline

May 10, 2013

Name

CRAEF Scholarship Program

Eligibility

Since its inception in 1981, the California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (CRAEF) has awarded deserving students and educators more than one million dollars in scholarships and grants. Traditionally, these scholarships are allocated to eager and talented high school seniors and undergraduate students who dream of pursuing higher education in the restaurant, food service and hospitality industries.

Award

Comments

Apply Online: http://www.calrest.org/foundation/our-programs/scholarships/craef-scholarship-qualifications-and-procedure/

Deadline

May 15, 2013

Name

Black and Lee Scholarship 

Eligibility

Be between the ages of 15 and 20 on May 15^th, 2013; submit answers to the essay question prior to the deadline; be attending a post-secondary institution by the Fall of 2013  

Award

(1) $500

Comments

Apply online at: http://studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php

Deadline

May 15, 2013

Name

Caretenders Scholarship Program 

Eligibility

Be attending an accredited university, college, trades or technical school in the Fall of 2013; In the Fall of 2013 you must be attending a school in Canada or the United States

Award

(1) $500       

Comments

Apply online at: http://www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca

Deadline

May 31, 2013

Name

LM Scholarship Program 

Eligibility

Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September 2013; must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to th submission deadline

Award

(1) $1,000    

Comments

Apply online at: http://www.forklifttrainingtorontoontario.ca

Deadline

May 31, 2013

Name

RogersCommunity Volunteer Scholarship 

Eligibility

Must be attending school on a full-time basis during the Fall of 2013; be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at any level; must have contributed a minimum of 10 hours of non-paid, volunteer service within your community during the last 12 months and have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater

Award

(1) $500       

Comments

Apply online at: http://www.southsurreydentists.com

Deadline

June 1, 2013

Name

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Eligibility

GPA of at least a 2.5; exhibit leadership ability; participate in community service activities; 

Award

Varies

Comments

Apply online at: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/7 Personal statement, two electronically submitted letters of recommendation, electronic copy of detailed Federal Student Aid Report (SAR), one-page resume, recent photograph, official sealed transcript required.

Deadline

June 6, 2013

Name

Sussle Scholarship

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall, 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States; US Citizen or legal permanent resident

Award

(1)  $5,000

Comments

Apply online at: www.sussle.org Sussle is an encyclopedia of the things YOU care about. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it’s actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. 

Deadline

June 30, 2013