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Scholarships

AXA Achievement Scholarship
Open to high school seniors who plan to enroll at a 2 or 4 year collage or university. Must be U.S. citizen and must have demonstrated ambition and self drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school, community or workplace activity.
Deadline: 2009-12-15
Web Address AXA Achievement Scholarship
Contact: D. Williams

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
For enterprising seniors entering their freshman year at a two or four-year university, college or vocational institute. Based on academic records, extracurricular activities, leadership and character. Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and initiative will be heavily weighted, financial need is not a factor.
Deadline: 2009-12-31
Web Address NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
Contact: D. Williams

Elks National Foundation
Legacy Awards. Must have parent or grandparent that is an active member of the Elks. Apply on-line
Deadline: 2010-01-08
Web Address Elks National Foundation
Contact: D. Williams

Ventura County Community Foundation - V.C.C.F. Scholarship Program
Over 50 Different scholarships available!
Deadline: 2010-01-08
Web Address Ventura County Community Foundation - V.C.C.F. Scholarship Program
Contact: D. Williams

Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Funding renewable for up to 5 years at any U.S. accredited college. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; U.S. citizen or legal resident; GPA of 3.3; first year student; have leadership; and qualify for Federal grants.
Deadline: 2010-01-11
Web Address Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Contact: D. Williams

The Friends Performing Arts Scholarship
High school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts either on stage or as a teacher, therapist, administrator, entertainment lawyer, etc
Deadline: 2010-01-15
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

Violet Richardson Award
Scholarship for girls, age 14-17, who are active in volunteer community service and reside in Ventura.
Deadline: 2010-01-15
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

California Association of Educational Office Professionals
CAEOP offers a scholarship to business education students pursuing a career in business administration or education. Student must demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, initiative, extracurricular activities, and quality and completeness of application materials
Deadline: 2010-01-15
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

William S. Davila Scholarship Fund
You must be enrolling as full time student for the fall term in an accredited four-year college or university. Applications available online
Deadline: 2010-01-20
Web Address William S. Davila Scholarship Fund
Contact: D. Williams

Southern California Mothers of Twins
High school seniors planning on attending college, university, trade or vocational school after graduating. Must be multiple birth student (twins, triplets, or higher) or a mother of multiples. Based on financial need, academic achievement, educational background, essay, educational plan, letters of recommendation and extra-curricular activities.
Deadline: 2010-02-01
Web Address Southern California Mothers of Twins
Contact: D. Williams

California State PTA
Graduating seniors with volunteer service in their school and community may apply. Must be a California resident and current member of PTSA; copy of membership card required
Deadline: 2010-02-01
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

KFC Colonel's Scholars
Must demonstrate financial need and be graduating from high school by 8-31-2010; maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75; enroll in a public in-state college or university; pursue a B.A.; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Awards up to $5000 per year for tuition and fees.
Deadline: 2010-02-10
Web Address KFC Colonel's Scholars
Contact: D. Williams

Phi Delta Kappa
The Buenaventura Chapter of PDK will award two $500 scholarships to local high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in public education. All students who are pursuing a career in education will be considered. The awardees’ application packets will then be forwarded on to PDK International for consideration for more awards.
Deadline: 2010-02-12
Web Address Phi Delta Kappa
Contact: L. Dawes

Dr. Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go Scholarship
Recognizes a High School senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with a $5000.00 scholarship award. Must be graduating in 2010.
Deadline: 2010-02-15
Web Address Dr. Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go Scholarship
Contact: D. Williams

The National Commission for Cooperative Education
Merit based scholarship for graduating seniors attending partner schools; Johnson & Wales, Drexel University, Kettering University, Pace University, RŸIŸT, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Apply online
Deadline: 2010-02-15
Web Address The National Commission for Cooperative Education
Contact: D. Williams

Scholarships for Military Children Program
Dependents of active duty, Reserve, Guard and retired military members, survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military may apply. Must be a full time student starting with the fall semester and must submit an essay.
Deadline: 2010-02-17
Web Address Scholarships for Military Children Program
Contact: D. Williams

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Available to Jewish teen residents of California. Nominees must self-identify as Jewish, have demonstrated remarkable leadership, and be actively engaged in projects which embody the spirit of tikkun olam (repair the world.)
Deadline: 2010-02-19
Web Address Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award
Contact: D. Williams

The Achievement Award Program (TAAP)
Four year scholarship for prospective UC Berkeley students with significant financial need who demonstrate a commitment to community service and volunteerism.
Deadline: 2010-02-24
Web Address The Achievement Award Program (TAAP)
Contact: D. Williams

Sons of Italy
Graduating seniors may apply for 3 different scholarships: Academic, Athletic or Italian Language Study. Must be wholly or or partially of Italian descent; must be enrolled in an accredited trade school, college, university or community college for the fall of 2010; must be pursuing a career in sports if applying for the athletic scholarship.
Deadline: 2010-03-01
Web Address Sons of Italy
Contact: D. Williams

SCAG Scholarship Program
Graduating seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA; must write essay, submit 2 letters of recommendation, and provide transcript. Application and terms available online
Deadline: 2010-03-05
Web Address SCAG Scholarship Program
Contact: D. Williams

Italian Catholic Federation
Graduating seniors who are Roman Catholic and of Italian descent with at least a 3.2 GPA may apply
Deadline: 2010-03-15
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

Cdr. William J Coffey Memorial Scholarship
High school seniors planning to pursue a degree in engineering or related scientific and technical subjects and area colleges or universities. Based on academic merit, character, leadership and interests in science and technical fields. Must have 2 letters of reference from science department teachers. Must turn into Career Center.
Deadline: 2010-03-19
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
High school seniors planning to enroll at an eligible four-year college or university.
Deadline: 2010-03-31
Web Address U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Contact: D. Williams

California Wine Grape Growers Foundation
Program for the children of California vineyard employees. Students may attend any UC, CSU, or Community College in California. Applications online
Deadline: 2010-04-02
Web Address California Wine Grape Growers Foundation
Contact: D. Williams

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - FIDM
National Scholarship Competition program for students demonstrating an exceptional talent/interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising or Graphic Design.
Deadline: 2010-04-30
Web Address Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - FIDM
Contact: D. Williams

PTSA Scholarship
The Ventura High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will award six $500 scholarships to Ventura High School Seniors this Spring. Applications will be available in the Career Center beginning Monday March 15th and will be due back to the Career Center on Friday April 30th. The scholarships are for VHS seniors who are members of the PTSA (IT'S NOT TOO LATE TOO JOIN!!!) and who will be attending vocational school, or two or four year college in the Fall. Selection emphasis is on student involvement and service within the school and community. Remember students MUST be members of the PTSA! Underclassmen are encouraged to join PTSA and to take part in PTSA activities. If you have questions, please contact Pat McCart-Malloy at pmccartmalloy@att.net
Deadline: 2010-04-30
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: L. Dawes

National Association of Minority Engineers National Fund - NAMEPA
National and regional scholarships for African American, Latino and American Indian students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing a degree in engineering.
Deadline: 2010-05-26
Web Address National Association of Minority Engineers National Fund - NAMEPA
Contact: D. Williams

Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship Program
NROTC offers scholarships for college-bound seniors covering tuition, books, lab fees and student expenses; also includes monthly stipend.
Deadline: 2010-06-07
Web Address Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship Program
Contact: D. Williams

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Must submit essay on the topic that appears on the website. Currently "What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?"
Deadline: 2010-06-19
Web Address Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Contact: D. Williams

Big Sun Scholarship
High school senior currently involved in some sport at school or in the community.
Deadline: 2010-06-24
Web Address Big Sun Scholarship
Contact: D. Williams

AES Scholarship
Scholarship based on character as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Engineering courses not required. Application information online at www.aesengineers.com.
Deadline: 2010-10-08
Web Address AES Scholarship
Contact: D. Williams

Coca-Cola Scholarship
Sullivan Leadership Award: A four-year full-ride scholarship to Seattle University. Recipients selected on the basis of commitment to service and leadership, academic rigor, community, spirituality and global awareness. Application online at www.seattleu.edu/sullivan.
Deadline: 2010-10-31
Web Address Coca-Cola Scholarship
Contact: D. Williams

Sullivan Leadership Award
A four-year full-ride scholarship to Seattle University. Recipients selected on the basis of commitment to service and leadership, academic rigor, community, spirituality and global awareness. Application online at www.seattleu.edu/sullivan.
Deadline: 2010-11-12
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management
Four year room and board scholarship for computer science and business management honors program for high-ability students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 1. Must complete application for admission to UNL at http://admissions.unl.edu.apply 2. Must complete application for Jeffrey S. Raikes School including transcripts and 2 letters of recommendation 3. You must complete the UNL admissions application to obtain an NU ID and password. With an NU ID and password, you may access the Jeffrey S. Raikes School application through MyRed at http://myred.nebraska.edu. Deadline: Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2010.
Deadline: 2010-11-15
Web Address Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management
Contact: D. Williams

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Students must submit an application, essay, transcript, test scores, counselor report, and optional exhibits. Based on grades, test scores, community service, leadership, and extracurricular activities. Deadline: Application must be submitted to the Elks Lodge nearest your home by December 1, 2010.
Deadline: 2010-12-01
Information available in the Career Center
Contact: D. Williams

Tikkun Olam Award
Scholarship for Jewish teens who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engaged in projects which embody the spirit of tikkun olam (repair the world). Must be nominated; forms available online at www.jewishfed.org/diller/teenawards. Deadline for nominations: December 17, 2010.
Deadline: 2010-12-17
Web Address Tikkun Olam Award
Contact: D. Williams

Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; have a 3.3 GPA; have demonstrated leadership through community service or extracurricular activities; meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. More information available online at www.gmsp.org. Deadline: January 10, 2011.
Deadline: 2011-01-10
Web Address Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Contact: D. Williams