These are local scholarships for 12th graders, which you have higher chances of receiving, that are due between April 1st and June 6th. Please apply!
These are all posted on the Lawndale website: http://www.lawndalehs.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=101322&type=d&pREC_ID=908849
Vietnam Veteran Scholarship: 500 word essay, if you do not know a Vietnam Veteran then, call the number at the bottom of the flyer and ask to please pair you up with a Vietnam Veteran. You can schedule your interview at the Media Center or a Public Library (remember they are giving you their time so, make sure you take them something as a thank you). It is $1,000 dollars. See the attachment, follow the prompt/questions, and cc me so I know that you have submitted it and I can follow up: [email protected] Due: April 16th, 2017
Beach Cities Lodge: $1,000 (with a possibility to be renewable up to 3 years): Senior, US Citizen, minimum of a 3.0 GPA, accepted at a 2 yr Community College or 4 yr university. Counselor needs to sign and verify GPA. Download application and needs to be postmarked by
-Due: April 1st, 2017
Grupo Guadalupano: Multiple $500 scholarships-Hispanic/Latin Heritage, Catholic and family should be registered at St. Catherine Laboure Church. Senior, applying to a 2 yr Community College or 4 yr university. Due: April 19th, 2017 Download and Return completed application to Ms. Rojas
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union: offers nine scholarships at $1,000 each to deserving students. Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college students with a minimum 2.5 GPA who plan to attend a college or vocational school in the fall of 2016. A short video or essay is required http://www.lafcu.org/pdf/scholarship_app.pdf application is -Due: April 30 and winners will be notified May 15th. You must be a LAFCU MEMBER to participate.
Durfee Family Scholarship: Provides financial assistance to deserving young people who might not otherwise be able to attend institutions of higher learning. Five $800 Durfee Family Scholarships will be awarded to help cover the expenses of tuition and supplies. Preference for California state colleges, community college, or technical school. Students who have demonstrated an active interest in volunteering, who are graduating from high school in spite of adverse personal or family circumstances. Download application at the bottom of this page -Due: Completed applications must be mailed to the Volunteer Center by May 1st.
AJ Wang Foundation - Scholarship Fund: The scholarship provides up to three consecutive years targeting between 40 to 50 students attending the following community colleges: Los Angeles Community College District, Cerritos College, Santa Monica College, Moorpark College, Oxnard College, Ventura College, El Camino Community College/Compton Center, Pasadena City College, and Coastline Community College in Orange County. http://www.ajwangfoundation.org/ -Due: April 15th to June 1st Annually.
The Foundation for Global Sports Development: 10 scholarships, $5,000
-Be a high school junior or high school senior planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in the fall of 2015, Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA, participated in community service, volunteerism and/or mentorship activities Apply online:
http://globalsportsdevelopment.org/exceptional-youth-scholarship/
Due: June 6th, 2017
