Scholarship and Workshop Information

[Liz Smith]

Scholarships
 

FAMU GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALES
A NSF entitled African-American Women in Computer Science provides scholarships from $4,000 to $10,000 per year. Dr. Jason Black is the principal investigator and can be reached by email at jbl...@cis.famu.edu.

ANYCOLLEGE.COM
This is a free college search engine for high school students. They give a $2,000 student scholarship four times per year. Sign up by going to: www.anycollege.com and clicking on the "Win a Scholarship" link. Deadline for the scholarship is 3/31. Questions: 866-900-9933 or ehaug...@anycollege.com.

FIDM-THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
There are four campuses: LA. SF, Orange County and San Diego. They have 6 one year scholarships that include tuition, fees, books, and most supplies. Visit website: www.FIDM.edu or call 800-262-3436 or 818-990-2241.

UC SANTA CRUZ ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Provides 2-year scholarship of up to $10,000 for each year to high-achieving, financially disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Electrical Engineering at the Baskin School of Engineering at UC Santa Cruz. Info: www.soe.ucsc.edu.

CALIFORNIA STATE PTA
This is a high school senior scholarship of $500 to acknowledge volunteer service in school/community. There are up to 150 throughout the state. Must be member of local PTA. Application available in scholarship file in counselor's center and may also be obtained at website: www.capta.org. Questions: Mary Lou Gillis at 916-440-1985, ext. 316.

JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Qualifications: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, GPA of 2.5 or higher, high school senior who will enroll at 4-year college in 2009, and has demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular or other activities. Deadline: March 31st. Essay: "What do Freedom and Justice Mean" to the student. Application available in Counselor's center scholarship file. Questions: zoyab...@gmail.com.

COMPASSION & CHOICES OF NORTHERN CA WRITING CONTEST
Matters of Life & Death Writing Contest is open to students in 11th or 12th grades. Its goal is to expose students to the issues surrounding aid-in-dying and to financially assist college-bound scholars. Prizes: $1,000 first $500 second, and $250 for Honorable Mention. Essay or story on one of these themes: 1. Why should CA legalize the right for terminally-ill patients to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner. 2. How has your personal experience shaped your views on aid-in-dying? 3. Create a scenario. Entries can be mailed or emailed to ad...@compassionandchoicesnca.org. Info: 866-825-8967.

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIPS
$400 scholarships are available to Roman Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have at least a 3.2 GPA. Applicant must be a Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian ancestry to qualify if either Roman Catholic parent or grandparent is a member of the "Italian Catholic Federation". Info: 888-423-1924 or visit website: www.icf.org. Deadline: 3/15/09. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center.

ITALIAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF THE EAST BAY, INC.
$500 scholarships. Eligibility: senior having a parent of Italian descent, planning on attending a 2/4 year college, a transcript certifying the scholastic standing, school activity record, and character of the candidate. Deadline: April 30th. Applications in scholarship file in counselor's center.

NORTHERN CA CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Two scholarships of $2,000 each will be given to graduating seniors of Japanese descent in No. CA, Having GPA of 2.5 and actively involved in the local community. Deadline: March 24th. Info: call Steven Hirabayashi at 510-471-7324 or email at yshi...@yahoo.com. Application in scholarship file in counselor's office.

PG & E EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATIONS
There are 6 scholarship areas: Asian employees, Black employees, Filipino employees, Hispanic employees, Pride Network, and Women's Network. For any/all applications download from www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships/. Questions: email at PGEScho...@pge.com.

CA ASSN OF SUPERVISORS OF CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE
Bay Section of CASCWA awards $500 scholarships to high school seniors who have overcome unique obstacles and difficulties, planning on attending a 2/4/vocational school. Applications in scholarship File in counselor's center. Deadline: April 10th.

AFRICAN AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONALS OF AT & T BAY AREA CHAPTER COMMUNITY NETWORK 'BROTHERS AND SISTERS HELPING EACH OTHER
For qualified African American high school seniors. The scholarship is named in honor of Lewis Howard Latimer who was an inventor and draftsman whose blueprints led to the telephone patents. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's office. Info: call Joe Lewis at 510-987-0788.

WEST CONTRA COSTA RETIRED EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Download application at: www.wccrescholarship.org. Deadline: April 3rd. Questions: email thel...@gmail.com. Several scholarships (18 in 2008) of variable amounts are available. Applicants must be seniors planning on attending college and ranking in the upper one-half of their class. Awards based on leadership, 3 letters of character reference, participation in clubs/organizations in leadership capacities, community service, a written essay on plans for continuing education and career. Applications are to be turned in to your counselor.

CABRILLO CIVIC CLUBS OF CA, INC.
Requirements: 1. students must be of Portuguese descent or either parent's side, be a US citizen or permanent resident. 2. 3.5 GPA on transcript. 3. Meet requirements of the college of their choice. 4. Three letters of recommendation. Deadline: March 15th. Info: Law4...@aol.com. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center.

STUDENTS RISING ABOVE
For JUNIORS graduating in 2010. Download an application from: www.studentsrisingabove.org/. Deadline: April 4th. Questions: email sele...@studentsrisingabove.org or call 415-333-4222.

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
Scholarship applications, including support material, must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 3, 2009. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center and will be evaluated based on academic achievement, references, extracurricular activities, and a personal essay. Quality of application and student financial needs will also be considered. Questions: Amy Len at 650-225-8756 or by email to amy...@swe.org.

VIETNAM VETERANS GROUP OF SAN QUENTIN SCHOLARSHIP
They will present a scholarship of $1,500 and may award $750 for the Mary Manley Inspirational Award for an exceptionally inspiring essay. The scholarships will be given to two students meeting these criteria: has a parent or legal guardian currently serving in the Armed Forces, has a parent or legal guardian Honorably Discharged from the Armed Forces, and answer the essay question on "What effect has my parent's military service had on my life" Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center. Deadline: May 29th. Info: call Operation: Mon at 925-706-1736.

OAKLAND-EAST BAY CHAPTER OF PARENTS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER SCHOLARSHIPS
PFLAG offers 16 scholarships (3/$5,000, 3/$2,500, and up to 10/$1,000) Apply online: www.pflag.org and click on scholarships. Deadline: March 13, 2009.

NORTHERN CA GOLF ASSN PAUL PORTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $5,000 award for a senior who will be attending a 4 year college with a GPA of 3.0. Interest in golf is encouraged but not mandatory. Deadline: March 20, 2009. Questions: 831-625-4653. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center.

STEPHANIE BROWN CADET MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The award is for $1,000 for a graduating senior or college student in good standing who has done a significant number of volunteer hours within the last 18 months with a GPA of 3.0 who will attend a 2 or 4 year college, vocational or technical college during the next school year who is a resident of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Download application: www.sbcfoundation.org. Deadline: 3/15.

THE CAPTAIN JOHN W. SPENCER TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship eligibility is for a graduating senior who resides in Richmond or El Cerrito and who plans to attend Stanford Univ. or any campus of the Univ. of CA. Questions: Diana McClelland at 510-965-9680. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center.

NORDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This award is open to high school JUNIORS who meet these criteria: 2.7 GPA, made a substantial contribution to the community, be involved in school activities, require financial assistance to attend college, and be eligible to attend a 4-year college in the US. There are five $10,000 scholarships which will be paid in annual installments of $2,500 over a 4 year period. Applications are available in scholarship file in counselor's center. Info: contact Leslie Aoyama at 650-688-2523 or leslie...@nordstrom.com.

MT. DIABLO PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER 12TH ANNUAL PEACE THROUGH ART & WRITING CHALLENGE 2009
This is for Middle and High School students. The writing topic is: President Obama inspires hope, calls for change, and advocates unity of all people. With these ideals in mind, if you were the president, what measures would you implement to advance world peace? Awards: 3/$500, 3/$250, and 4/$100, Categories: 1. essay 1,000 words or less 2. creative writing-poem, story, or play 3. art-any medium that shows hope and/or unity among people 4. video on DVD. Contest rules available in the scholarship file in counselor's center. Info: 925-933-7850

STUDENT INSIGHTS MARKET RESEARCH FOR HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarships are: 1/$4,000, 1/$1,000, and 4/$500 for students planning on attending 2/4/career schools. Qualifications: log onto www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications and announced in May 2009. Deadline: April 19th. Questions: 724-612-3685 or con...@studentinsights.com.

2009 BAY AREA COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The awards range from $5,000 to $10,000 and are determined by the student's financial situation and the need from their financial aid packages for college. These awards are for high school seniors from underserved Bay Area neighborhoods entering top Bay Area universities (Mills, Santa Clara U., Stanford, UCB, UC Davis, UCSF). Residence from a neighborhood which has been determined by census tract to be at 80% of Area Median Income or below. Visit www.ffiec.gov. or www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.aspx> for details. Deadline: March 23rd. Questions: Kristina Schick at 415-946-8717 or email to ksc...@bayareacouncil.org.

WA SUNG COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB
There will be from 5 to 7 scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,000 each. Qualifications: must be a graduating high school student of Asian descent, resident of Contra Costa County, and starting college in Fall 2009. Selection based on scholastic achievement, involvement in extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service and financial need. Applications in counselor' center scholarship file and may be downloaded from: www.wasungserviceclub.org. Deadline: postmark on or before April 4, 2009. Questions: wasun...@hotmail.com or call 510-869-2589.

BIO-RAD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Bio-Rad scholarship program is for students with a passion for and career interest in science. Two awards are available: Ron Mardigian Memorial of $2,500 and one for $1,000. Requirements: graduating senior within 50 miles of Hercules, GPA of 2.5 or higher, and accepted at a 2/4 year college program at the time that the scholarship is awarded. Deadline: March 15th. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center.

KEVIN DAMON POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
His memorial foundation offers scholarship to high school graduates planning on attending college. Since Kevin was aspiring to become a Mass Communication's Major, the Foundation gives high priority to students going into the field of Journalism. Application must include: transcript, a letter of recommendation from one or more school personnel (principal, teacher, or counselor), a letter of personal reference from a non-family member, and a brief essay about yourself telling why you chose the field you plan to pursue. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center. Deadline: May 2, 2009.

CHINESE AMERICAN CITIZENS ALLIANCE, OAKLAND LODGE SCHOLARSHIP
They will award 10 scholarships in the amount of $800 each to high school Asian descent graduating senior residing in Contra Costa County and planning on attending college in Fall 2009. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center. Deadline: April 25, 2009. Questions: Adrienne Fong at afo...@hotmail.com.

QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
For JUNIORS who may want to apply. Includes 10 college summer programs scholarships (Harvard, Stanford, Univ. of Notre Dame, and Yale), 40 awards of college admissions counseling, 1,000 invitations to college conferences at Stanford and Yale, and 100 all-expense-paid visits to top-ranked colleges. Free to apply for. Deadline: March 31st. website: www.questbridge.org. Questions: educ...@questbridge.org.

CALIFORNIA ALARM ASSOCIATION YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The CAA offers grants for children of law enforcement and fire service personnel. Northern CA regional awards are $1,000/first place and $750/second place. First place winners go on to State and possibly National awards. Rules: student must by 15-20 years old, a graduating senior and accepted for admission to an accredited college. Eligibility: student must have parent or legal guardian who is a full-time active duty employee, and not on disability who is a member of a law enforcement agency or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department located in CA. Along with the completed application the student must submit: transcript, proof of college acceptance, and proof of parent's occupation (ID or supervisory letter acceptable), There is also an essay about how their parent or guardian helps secure their community. Info: 800-437-7658. Deadline: April 11th.

RICHMOND YOUNG SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP
The Richmond Police Activities League gives over 20 scholarships to Richmond residents, RPAL member (past or present), or senior attending school in the WCCUSD. Requirements: senior planning on attending a 2/4/technical school after graduation, GPAof 2.0, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, an essay, and completed application form. Deadline: April 6th. Assistance with the essay question will be available on March 24th from 4-6 pm at the Richmond Police Activities League office. Questions: call Pandora Turner at 510-621-1222. Applications available in scholarship file in counselor's center.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES SCHOLARSHIPS
RMHC offers four types of scholarships: 1. African American Future Achievers 2. Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement 3. Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources (HACER) and 4. RMHC/Scholars. Google their website for information.

 

 

 

Information/College Fair/Workshops
 

RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT YOUTH ACADEMY
The Richmond Youth Academy has professional firefighters who work with high school students to serve the community by promoting public safety and health. The cadets meet every Saturday morning from March to November. Opportunities for field trips, excursions and Summer Youth Employment will be offered to those cadets who demonstrate that they accept the challenge to improve their academic performance, provide community service, and exercise self discipline. Questions: call Richmond Fire Dept. Battalion Chief Byron Berhel at 510-307-8044 (office) or 510-719-8499 (cell).

WESTERN ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING-over 100 colleges and universities will be represented. Monday, April 27, 2009 9am-12 and 6-8 pm. At CA ST University, Stanislaus in Turlock. Free. Info: 209-667-3070 or online www.csustan.edu/admissions/events/wacac.html.

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND-Steps for Success workshops are designed to help 6th to 12th graders finish high school better prepared for college. Parents are invited to attend and have workshops in college admissions and financial aid processes; also a mini-college fair for students and parents during lunch. Workshop to be held March 21, 2009 at Richmond High School from 8:30 am-2pm. Fliers and registration forms available in scholarship file in counselor's center. FREE. Registration can be via fax, mail, or online at www.hsf.net/workshops.aspx. Info: 1-877-HSG-INFOx2341. Questions: Anna Camacho at 415-808-2380 or email acam...@hsf.net.