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Must be a San Bernardino County youth who is graduating from high school, has overcome adversity, and is continuing their education at a college, trade, or technical school.

Apply using this link:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SchoolHouseConnection/_2025SchoolHouseConnectionScholarshipApplication

If you have questions or run into any issues, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jordyn at Jordyn@schoolhouseconnection.org.

Deadline: 11:59PM JUNE 2ND,2025

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The A. Gary Anderson Endowed Scholarship Fund was designed to “Shine-A-Light” on graduating seniors and young adults who have experienced foster care, poverty, homelessness, abuse, and or neglect in the County of San Bernardino to pursue and continue their post-secondary education and training.  All applicants and their nominators should review the guidelines before applying. The application process requires important information from both the applicant and the nominator.

Apply using this link: A. Gary Anderson Scholarship | Children's Fund

Deadline: February 28,2026 @ 5pm

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Open to San Bernardino County youth who is graduating from high school, has overcome adversity, and is continuing their education at a college, trade, or technical school

Apply using this link: 13e013_661e8ddde9494c0782a52c87e86dd02d.pdf

Deadline: March 13, 2026

AWARD SELECTION DATE: April 4, 2025

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Open to students who have experienced homelessness and/or have a history of poverty.

To apply, email a one page scholarship interest letter and a letter of recommendation to

ANHearn@communityvessels.org

Deadline: February 20th,2025

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Open to HS seniors from a continuation or other alternative education school who demonstrated great resiliency and resolve in overcoming obstacles and difficulties in completing their high school education with the help of a Child Welfare & Attendance Professional.

Apply using this link:

https://cascwa.wildapricot.org/Scholarships

Deadline: March 1st, 2026

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Resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress.

It involves turning problems into challenges and obstacles into opportunities, helping people find potential they didn't know they had. You are a resilient Scholar and your story is powerful, it will help you to stand out from the rest. Do not hesitate to be vulnerable, honest and creative when applying for these opportunities.

Write about why/how education and holding onto your dreams has helped you through your adversity. Below are some details you should incorporate in your

student essay:

1) Describe your adversity (challenges and/or hardships)?

2) Did adversity impact your education? If so, how?

3) Explain how you overcome adversity?

4) Share if an adult and/or program has helped/mentored you? if so, how?

5) What college[s] have you applied/been accepted to attend?

6) What are your educational and/or career goals?

7) If possible, how would you give back to others in the future?

Please note, your essay must be NO MORE than 2 pages in length.

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Southern California Association of Governments Scholarship Program

For students interested in urban planning, public policy, and/or public service.

Apply using this link:

https://scag.ca.gov/scholarship

Deadline: March 21st, 2025 by 5pm

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Scholarships are up to $4,000 a year and support California students majoring in hospitality management, culinary arts, food science, and related fields.

Apply using this link:

https://calrestfoundation.org/scholarships/

Deadline: May1st,2026

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Scholarships - CRF | California Restaurant Foundation

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For over four decades, the California Restaurant Foundation has supported future industry leaders with college scholarships. Scholarships are up to $4,000 a year and support California students majoring in hospitality management, culinary arts, food science, and related fields. This year, the Foundation awarded $170,500 in co-branded scholarships! Meet our student scholars.

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Eligibility

4-Year University Program

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Be a high school senior with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Live in the SoCalGas service territory

Plan to attend a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. for the upcoming academic year.

Plan to enroll in an eligible major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Finance, Accounting. Medical-related fields are not eligible.

Demonstrate financial need.

SoCalGas or any other Sempra Energy company employees, elected officials and employee’s children/grandchildren, and children of retired employees are not eligible to apply.

Apply using this link:

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/socalgas/

Deadline: Deadline February 26, 2026 1:00 PM PT

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The SoCalGas Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education and supports their academic endeavors.

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Scholarships for women based on major, degree, adversity faced, religion, minority status, education level

Apply by going to https://www.scholarshipsforwomen.net/high-school/

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Overview

Girls in high school have plenty of opportunities for finding scholarships and grants for college. Businesses and large corporations now seek to support women entering fields such as engineering, math, and computer technology. Other programs give girls the chance to hone their writing skills, make videos, or submit art and poetry in order to compete for scholarships. Some colleges offer scholarships that are only geared toward young women who have gained admission to that particular college.

To find these scholarships, young women in high school should start the application process early. A young woman in high school may want to begin looking at scholarships during the freshman or sophomore year of high school.

Many scholarships are listed on scholarship search engines, while other scholarships will require more focused research on the websites of particular colleges. Some scholarships, such as the Scholastic Art Portfolio scholarship, require an immense amount of time and energy. The earlier you know about this type of scholarship, the earlier you can start preparing the necessary work for it.

Making a list with all of the potential scholarships one is interested in is a good start. On this list, an applicant should place the deadline next to each scholarship. This will motivate an applicant to keep materials organized early on and submit the application as soon as possible. Knowing the deadlines also helps a high school student to balance her time between schoolwork and applying for scholarships.

I. Corporate Scholarships

A few corporations are renowned for the support they offer young women. Obtaining a scholarship from one of the following corporations can mean that a young woman graduates tuition-free from college. While corporate scholarships are rather competitive to obtain, they do provide substantial financial assistance to those who ultimately receive such scholarships. Below is a list of the top corporate scholarships for women in high school.

The Kellogg Company

The Kellogg Company offers incredible financial opportunities for minorities and women in high school. Every year, this corporation provides over $200,000 in support for minorities and women to attend college. Kellogg Scholarships are available through particular colleges, so young women will have to check out the website to find out more about the application process.

General Electric

General Electric scholarships typically provide up to $5,000 per winning applicant. The money supports women entering fields such as engineering or business. To apply, one will have to submit three letters of reference, a transcript, and a personal statement describing one's career goals.

Best Buy Scholarship

The Best Buy Scholarship program offers $1,000 to over 1,200 winning applicants. The winners are selected on the basis of grades, volunteer participation, and extracurricular activity involvement.

Dell Scholarship

To apply for a Dell Scholarship, young women must be in their last year of high school. The minimum GPA requirement is only a 2.4, but that does not mean this scholarship isn't competitive. The scholarship puts forth its criteria in selecting winners based on such phrases as "individual determination to succeed" and "ability to communicate hardships you face and ability to overcome them."

Winning this scholarship is much more than just winning a paycheck. In addition to winning $20,000, students become part of a Dell Scholar community. These scholars also receive the latest technology equipment from Dell so that they can succeed in college. They receive textbook credits, PCs, laptops, printers, ink, and other supplies.

Apple Scholarship

Apple offers scholarships to high school seniors as well. Apple provides $2,000, as well as a MacBook Pro and iPod Nano. To apply, visit www.apple.com for more information.

II. Community College Scholarships

Community college scholarships are often easier to obtain than corporate scholarships or competitive merit-based scholarships. A community college scholarship can provide hope to a young woman who may find herself in difficult circumstances in high school.

Community college scholarships exist for young women who may be pregnant, have a low income, or face other hardships in life. This is not to say one must be facing these tragic circumstances to qualify for a community college scholarship. Some of these scholarships do benefit young women who are at the top of their class in high school. Attending a community college for a couple years on a scholarship and then transferring to a larger university is an attractive option for young women who are supporting their own education.

Dual-Enrollment Programs

Dual enrollment is typically the most popular way to earn college credits while in high school. The reason this program is so beneficial for young women is because it helps them save money in college.

A young woman in high school can earn 20 to 40 college credits during high school that ultimately transfer to a University. When these credits successfully transfer, she will be able to graduate a year or two early from college. With the average cost of tuition being around $20,000 a year, this means a young woman could potentially save $40,000 in tuition fees by graduating early.

To learn more about a dual-enrollment program, speak with the guidance counselor at your high school. You should have information about the ability to obtain credits from a local community college. Some high schools provide the dual-enrollment program free of charge to young women in high school. Inquire about any scholarships that are available for the dual-enrollment program.

The way that the dual-enrollment program works is a student can take up to two extra college courses in a regular semester. The typical high school student will take these courses in the evening after her high school classes. Some high schools will allow these courses to be taken in lieu of high school courses. This can save a student time in her high school schedule.

DePaul's Programs

DePaul University is one of the leading universities to build a partnership with local community colleges. DePaul is one school that supports the giving of community college scholarships to young, gifted women who may then transfer and complete their degrees at DePaul.

Learning More About Dual Enrollment Programs

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has put together a comprehensive website for young women in high school who are gifted. This website contains other links to websites explaining the dual-enrollment process and applicable scholarships. This website is quite organized, as young women can research dual-enrollment programs on a national, state, or organizational basis. The site also posts links for information on early admission to major Universities in the area.

Summer School Scholarships

Another form of dual enrollment is the summer school program. Summer school programs allow high school students to get a taste of college life during their high school years. Through these programs, students take up to two college courses over the course of eight weeks during the summer. Students can attend all different types of summer schools.

Harvard Summer School Program

Young women can even apply for the Harvard Summer School Program, if they so choose. The Harvard Summer School Program is one of eight programs offered at Ivy League colleges throughout the United States. This program features courses such as Political Philosophy and Introduction to Western Art History. Classes are usually taught by Harvard faculty, although some faculty come from other colleges around the world such as Oxford University.

If a young woman in high school has her heart set on attending a summer school program, she may apply for financial aid directly from that program. It is a little-known secret that summer school programs are very generous in their financial aid offers. Colleges like Harvard want to see the best and brightest young women attend their programs, so they will try to work with your financial situation.

Joyce Ivy Foundation

In addition to financial aid from summer school programs at schools like Brown or Yale, young women can also obtain financial assistance through the Joyce Ivy Foundation. The Joyce Ivy Foundation provides summer school scholarships to Ivy League colleges to young women in the Midwest.

Every year, the Joyce Ivy Foundation expands the number of scholarships it offers to young women. They provide full and partial scholarships to cover the cost of tuition expenses, living expenses, and travel expenses for the summer. In addition, young women join a network of scholars who will serve as a support system in the future. The program also provides mentors for these young women as they embark on a summer of educational freedom.

Applicants considering this program should apply early, as they will also have to apply separately to a summer school program. The list of programs that have been approved by the Joyce Ivy Foundation can be found at its website. They include schools such as Brown, Duke, Harvard, MIT, Yale, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

III. Merit-Based Scholarships

National Merit Program

The National Merit Program awards over 10,500 scholarships every year. It is one of the oldest scholarship programs in the United States, begun in 1955.

To participate in the National Merit Program, applicants must be a United States citizen, be a full-time high school student, and obtain a qualifying score on the PSAT test. The PSAT stands for "Preliminary SAT." If a student scores in a certain percentile, he or she will be invited to apply for a spot as a National Merit scholar.

To become a finalist, one will then have to submit other information. A committee will consider an applicant's high school endorsement, self-reflection essay, transcript, involvement in extracurricular activities, and most recent score on the SAT exam.

Out of over 15,000 Finalists, only about 8,000 will ultimately receive scholarships in this program. It is a highly competitive program for very accomplished and gifted students. Winning one of these scholarships is typically a very positive accomplishment to list on one's applications for colleges. Highly selective colleges in the Ivy League system will typically look for this sort of accomplishment in the application of high school students.

Girl Scout National Competition

The Girl Scouts organization provides tremendous support for young women in high school. It administers a few different scholarship programs every year. Some programs, like the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, focus more on the community service aspect of an applicant's application. This program awards scholarships to high school students who have demonstrated exceptional public service to their local and state communities.

The GSCNC Gold Award Scholarships are given to young women who have earned their Girl Scout Gold Award. Only 17 of these scholarships are given every year. To qualify for one of these scholarships, young women will interview with local businesswomen, submit high school transcripts, and submit a personal reflection essay. Semifinalists who are not selected for this scholarship will still receive a bond worth $200.

Be sure to check out the Girl Scout website for other scholarships available to particular communities. The site also lists other more specific scholarships, such as the Corinne Jeannine Schillings Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship was created to commemorate the life of Corinne Schillings. At only 26 years old, Corinne lost her life in a water taxi accident. The scholarship is given to Girl Scouts who are pursuing a major or minor in a foreign language.

IV. Adoption Scholarships

Some young women in high school find themselves in uneasy predicaments. To deal with issues like pregnancy, different supportive scholarship organizations have developed over the years. The following organizations issue scholarships to young mothers or young women who choose to go through the adoption process. These organizations usually provide much more than a simple sum of money to these young women. They can also provide a supportive network of individuals who will help the young mother care for her children, while she seeks to accomplish her educational goals.

Birth Mother Scholarship Program

This organization has a board committee that allocates scholarships to young mothers who choose adoption. Every year, the number of scholarships given differs. The amounts awarded also depend on how many young women apply and the tuition of their respective colleges. The scholarships given by this organization are renewable for eight semesters. One must maintain a 2.5 GPA to qualify for the scholarship every year.

Teen Parent Connection

This program offers scholarships exclusively for young mothers who wish to attend vocational school or college. There is one caveat with this program, and it is that young women must live in DuPage County, Illinois. A young woman may apply for this scholarship when she is still pregnant. If this is the case, then the organization awards the scholarship upon the birth of the child.

APS Education Foundation

This scholarship program also offers financial assistance to young mothers. However, it differs from other scholarship programs, because it does not disqualify women who are not pregnant from applying. The scholarship will be provided after the child has been born. The parent must be enrolled in classes in order to receive the scholarship.

V. College Scholarships

Young women can be strategic about the way they apply to colleges in high school. By applying to a college with an all-female student body, a young woman may bolster her chances of receiving a full scholarship.

In addition, entering non-traditional fields for women will typically result in a young woman being gifted with a scholarship from a particular college. Fields such as technology, math, and science are striving to increase the number of women who work within them. As a result, many alumni develop strong scholarship programs at colleges geared toward young women in high school.

Applying for a particular engineering program or science program may ensure that a young woman receives a full scholarship to college. For the young woman who is seeking to achieve a full ride to college, applying to specific programs at colleges is the key. This will offer the best chance of success for a young woman.

Wellesley College

Because Wellesley College is an all-female student body, the support for this college is tremendous in regards to scholarships for young women in high school. This school provides scholarships to women and men who have been accepted into Wellesley. It provides merit-based and need-based scholarships. These scholarships can range in amount from $5,000 to $9,000. The trustees of this organization are responsible for choosing the winning applicants.

Financial Aid Offices

Visit the particular financial aid offices of schools like Smith College or Wellesley College to learn more about how they can help you attend college at a decreased cost. Typically, when you apply for admission to an all-female school, you will automatically be considered for financial assistance.

If you have been denied financial assistance, however, do not let that stop you. Meeting with financial aid representatives in person can actually go a long way in changing your current financial aid package. Do not let an initial offer dissuade you from attending a particular school. Every school will work with you to find a way that you can ultimately attend.

VII. Being Organized for Scholarship Success

To ensure that you have the best chances of success in applying for scholarships in high school, you should be as organized as possible. The more organized you are, the more scholarships you will apply to. Many young women never even attempt applying to corporate scholarships because they think the competition is too stiff and that they have no chance. The truth is that thousands of these scholarships are not even given out since too few students apply for them.

1. Make a List of Scholarships

First, make a list of all of the scholarships that interest you. Do not pay attention to how big your list becomes, the requirements, or the deadlines for the particular scholarships. Simply allow yourself to create this list. You can use the scholarships listed in this resource for your list, as well as the scholarships listed through search engines provided in this material.

2. Narrow Down the List

After you make your list, now is the time when you can narrow it down. Look at your schedule and decide how much time you can allocate to applying for scholarships. Honestly, this is one of the most important things you can ever do in your lifetime. You will never again be able to save $20,000 to $40,000 on tuition with free money.

Because of this, you should put aside at least 10 hours a week for working on scholarships. That may sound like a lot of time, but it can be divided up over the week. You can decide to do a few hours throughout the week and then use a chunk of time on a Saturday or Sunday for scholarship applications. You can simply decide to work two hours a day on scholarships. Whatever way works best for your schedule, do that.

Even if applying for scholarships means you take fewer hours at your part-time job, you should still devote the time to scholarship applications. The money you can earn from scholarships will outweigh the small earnings you could have made from a part-time job.

3. Gather "Easy Information"

Now that the list of scholarships is completed, start to gather all of the "easy" information for scholarships with upcoming deadlines. "Easy information" are things like high school transcripts, proof of citizenship, and signatures from your professors. You can easily gather these things by sending a simple email to your high school guidance counselor or making copies at the library.

Once you have this information, your next step will be to organize it into a file system. If you can, use a filing cabinet with a folder marked for each scholarship application. You can also use a travel portfolio if that is less expensive for you. Just make sure that each scholarship has its own designated spot somewhere. This will allow you to refer back to each file instantly in the event that a scholarship committee requests an additional copy of information. Materials can also be easily lost in the mail, so always make copies of everything you send out to a scholarship in an application.

4. Ask for Letters of Recommendation

Gathering the "easy information" is the best way to get started on a scholarship. This way you will feel as though you already have accomplished a part of the application, so you will not be dissuaded from giving up on the application.

The second step is to obtain any recommendation letters you will need from teachers, principals, employers, family, or spiritual leaders. Carefully read the requirements of your scholarship. Some scholarship applications will prefer letters that are only from your teachers, as opposed to employers or family. Never send a family recommendation if a scholarship clearly specifies that it requires recommendation letters from a teacher.

Some young women fret about asking particular teachers for letters of recommendation. The truth is that most teachers are more than willing to provide letters of recommendation, even if you may have received a mediocre grade in the class. A teacher simply wants to know that you tried your best in a particular class.

Of course, smart students will choose to obtain letters of recommendation from teachers who may know of their achievements and support such achievements. For example, perhaps you are the leading point guard on your high school's basketball team. Maybe your English teacher is also the coach of your basketball team. If you have succeeded in both the class and on the basketball team, then asking this teacher for a letter of recommendation is a very wise idea.

You should always try to ask for letters of recommendation from your teachers in person, as opposed to email or over the phone. This will allow your teacher to associate your name with your scholarship application. At some high schools, a teacher may teach hundreds of students in a given day. Separate yourself from the crowd by having the courage to ask for a letter of recommendation in person. Teachers have written hundreds of letters of recommendation for students before, so they are not at all surprised when students ask for scholarship recommendation letters. In fact, some teachers are flattered by it.

Be sure to follow up with your teachers and let them know about the status of your scholarship, whether you won or lost. Also, be sure to ask for letters of recommendation at least a month ahead of the due date. This gives your teacher the necessary time to write a thoughtful letter in support of your application.

5. Write the Essays

The essays are typically the most difficult part of the scholarship application. For this part, you should plan on setting aside about three hours to complete an essay that is about 1,000 words. Try to write the essay from your heart. Scholarship committees want to hear about how much you desire this scholarship, the obstacles you have overcome in your life, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your dreams.

Scholarship essays can actually be great fun, because they force you to sit down and consider all of your career goals. You have the chance to really think about your education and how it will help you accomplish your life goals.

After you have written an essay draft, be sure to "let it breathe" over the next few days. Take a break from writing the essay. Come back to it with a fresh pair of eyes. After you have let it sit for a while, read through it again and correct any grammatical or phrasing errors in it.

You may also want to have your parents read it and spot any errors they see. You can even ask an English teacher in your high school to proofread it. He or she will be more than happy to help you. Catching simple errors, such as grammar or spelling errors, is absolutely essential as you apply for scholarships. Some committees will throw out an essay simply due to one or two spelling errors. Avoid this disqualification by being as prepared as possible.

VII. Stay on Track

Set a goal for yourself every week for how many scholarships you want to complete. Perhaps in the beginning stages, you set a goal of applying to one scholarship a week. This takes off the pressure to complete every single one on your list. As you become more efficient in applying for scholarships, then you may want to increase this number to two or three scholarships a week.

Also, set a monthly goal for yourself so that you remember to set a weekly goal for scholarship applications. This may sound like being a bit over-obsessive; however, you may forget to even set a weekly goal for scholarship applications in the beginning weeks. So many high school students are busy with school, work, and sports, so avoid getting too caught up in all of this by remembering to set one goal for yourself that relates to scholarships every week.

VIII. Follow Up on Scholarships

After you have submitted your scholarship applications, you should be notified within a few weeks of whether you won. Look on the website for scholarships to find out when the notification letters are sent out. Some scholarship organizations may not notify you right away.

If you have not heard from a scholarship organization, then be proactive and follow up on it. Try to contact a director of the organization by using the phone number listed on its website or application. Otherwise, you can also try emailing the director of a scholarship organization.

The reason you should always follow up is because it may not always mean you lost. Just because you have not heard from a scholarship committee does not mean they disqualified you. Instead, it may mean that the directors simply forgot to choose this year's winner. You will be more likely to win the scholarship if you have been the one to remind the committee. Some scholarships are run by parents or business people who forget that they have applications sitting in a mail box waiting for approval. Not every scholarship is run by a large group of people, so just be sure to remember this as you apply.

Also, as a last bit of advice, do not let the scholarship process get you down. Just because you do not win every scholarship you apply to does not mean you should stop submitting applications. Simply apply to as many as you can. You never know if the one scholarship you win is a full ride to your dream college. Envision success for yourself during the process, and you will win a scholarship that benefits your education.

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American Industries Scholarship

The Trade Scholarship designed to help Americas Foster youth between the ages of 17-25 succeed and thrive. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have completed a high school diploma or GED. Must plan to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, or two-year college.

Apply using this link:

https://academics.fosterlove.com/american-industries/apply/

Deadlines: Early Admissions Deadline: March 28, 2025 | Priority Deadline: April 25, 2025 | Final Deadline: May 30, 2025

BrandSource Scholars

A Trade Scholarship designed to help America’s foster youth succeed in their vocational program.

Apply using this link:

https://academics.fosterlove.com/brandsource-scholars/apply/

Deadlines: Early Admissions Deadline: March 28, 2025 | Priority Deadline: April 25, 2025 | Final Deadline: May 30, 2025

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Family Fellowship Program Winter Trip | Foster Love

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Our 2025 Build A Better Future scholarship will be a design-thinking community improvement project based on the LAUNCH Cycle. We will award $10,000 to five new seniors, with the top recipient receiving an additional $5,000 grant to continue funding their project.

Apply using this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLMEOVLEQ6z9LuUV4D7c3rSReDpTfzBiCgUckmpDlkDTrDcQ/viewform

Deadline: April 7, 2025, at 9:59pm

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The program aims to encourage students with high financial need to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical-need languages (those deemed important to national security). Thousands of $5000 scholarships are awarded to cover program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport and visa fees.

Apply using this link:

https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/

Deadline: March 2025

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

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The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. The Institute of International Education has administered the program since its inception in 2001.

Why Gilman?

A Gilman Scholarship enables American students to gain proficiency in diverse languages and cultures, skills that are critically important to their academic and career development.

The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints.  The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security). Veterans of military service are encouraged to apply, and preference is given to veterans when other factors are equivalent. By supporting undergraduate students who have high financial need, the program has been successful in supporting students who have been historically underrepresented in education abroad, including but not limited to first-generation college students, ethnic minority students, students with disabilities, students attending HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) or other minority-serving institutions, students attending community colleges, and students coming from U.S. states with less study abroad participation.

Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman

This is a congressionally funded program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late congressman Benjamin A. Gilman from New York. With his support, the program was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. Shortly thereafter in 2002, Congressman Gilman retired after serving in the House of Representatives for 30 years and chairing the House Foreign Relations Committee.

Study abroad is a special experience for every student who participates. Living and learning in a vastly different environment of another nation not only exposes our students to alternate views, but also adds an enriching social and cultural experience. It also provides our students with the opportunity to return home with a deeper understanding of their place in the world, encouraging them to be a contributor, rather than a spectator in the international community.
Benjamin A. Gilman

Award Benefits

Nearly 3,000 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study or intern abroad.

Award Recipients

Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study or intern abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance, international airfare, passport and visa fees. For more information, please check Eligible & Non-Eligible Expenses.

noncompetitive eligibility (NCE) for Federal employment

Under Executive Order 13750, Gilman scholars are eligible for 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility (NCE) hiring status within the federal government, with the possibility of extensions if certain criteria are met. NCE allows U.S. federal government agencies to hire eligible exchange program alumni outside of the formal competitive job announcement process and to compete for certain federal employment jobs that are only open to federal employees. In other words, a Gilman alumna/us can receive a job offer with as little as an open position and a résumé that reflects the necessary experience and education for an agency.

Additional information is available through the following resources:

Gilman Noncompetitive Eligibility document

U.S. Department of State’s Exchange Alumni website

U.S. Department of State

For more than 50 years the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has sought to cultivate mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly, and peaceful relations, as mandated by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961.

ECA accomplishes its mission through a variety of exchange programs and other initiatives that support mutual understanding by protecting cultural heritage across the globe and providing educational resources for people interested in learning about American culture and the English language. ECA programs engage participants from a variety of backgrounds and specialties.

Learn more about ECA

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Program Overview - Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

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The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be r…

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California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship Program

$5,000 scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors and currently enrolled college students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (Application available in march 2025)

Apply using this link:

https://www.cllcf.org/scholarship-program

Deadline: June 1st, 2025 5:00pm

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All high school seniors and college students (even graduate students) planning to study at any type of school (technical, community college, university) - min GPA 2.7

Apply using this link:

https://aim.applyISTS.net/HeritageGrocers.

Deadline: March 21st,2025

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The Cardenas Markets Foundation continues its commitment to supporting the communities it serves by providing scholarship funds to students in the areas where Cardenas Markets operates. In sum, 65 scholarships totaling $277,000 will be awarded for the 2025 academic year, and we are now accepting applications!

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Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School. The Bridging the Dream $10,000 Scholarship Program is to help minority and other historically underserved high school seniors make the dream of higher education a reality (min GPA 2.75).l Seniors

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Information coming soon

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Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors

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Our Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program awards scholarships worth up to $10,000 to help outstanding minority students from under-resourced, underrepresented, and underserved communities access college.

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Powered by The Giving Back Fund, The Legacy Lab Foundation Scholarship is inviting applications from Black or African-American undergraduate or graduate-level students attending colleges, universities or similar accredited institutions (such as technical schools) in the United States. They are searching for a future leader studying with the intent to revolutionize an industry, change social norms, and/or build a long-lasting brand solution in culture. We will champion one of tomorrow’s leaders

Apply using this link:

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/race/african-american

Deadlines: Varies by scholarship.

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Provides scholarships to deserving African American graduating seniors in the Inland Empire who are pursuing a post-secondary course of study at either a college or university.

AWARD COMPONENTS:
Multiple $1000 scholarships and individual certificates awarded to students selected by the Inland Empire High School Black Graduation Scholarship Committee.

CRITERIA:
1.  Be an African American student living in the Inland Empire area (San Bernardino/Riverside Counties).
2.  Be a 2025 graduating high school senior.
3.  Demonstrate positive impact on and involvement in the community.
4. All Grade Point Averages (GPA) are eligible to apply.

Apply using this Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc02UnVijjn4f9qtCSwP_6PFhve1NeebmR9dfqP4Jfdp9w-Ew/viewform

Deadline: March 1st,2025

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Get Schooled is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people get to college, find first jobs, and succeed in both. They designed their services to meet the needs of youth from low-income families, racial minorities, and first-generation college students. All the scholarships listed on this page are sorted from the most immediate deadlines to the furthest deadlines. For any scholarship-related questions, text #Scholarships to 33-55-77!

Check these Scholarships out by following this link:

https://getschooled.com/article/4685-california-scholarships/

Deadline: Varies by scholarships

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California Scholarships to Apply For Right Now!

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Here’s a list of California scholarships we think you should know about!

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Multiple Career and Technical Education Scholarships

Application process opens March 15th,2026-June15th,2026

Use this link to register:

https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/

Deadline: Varies by Scholarships

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Career & Technical Education Scholarships - Horatio Alger

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SCHOLARSHIPS National Career & Technical Education Scholarship Award Amount: 500 scholarships at $2,500 each (funded in part by Jim & Janet Dicke

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Name: Chegg Textbook Rentals

Website: https://www.chegg.com/books

Name: One Simple Wish

https://www.onesimplewish.org/wish/view-wish?id=140871

At One Simple Wish we believe that everyone should experience love, hope & joy. Join us in restoring hope & happiness to those who have been impacted by the trauma of foster care and childhood crisis.

Scholarship fund (Foster Youth, age 17+)

Ask your Give Back coach to help you apply

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Scholarship Search Engines

Allows you to search by interest, GPA, award amount, college and major and save your results for tracking. On some of these sites, you can reuse your information – everything from contact details to teacher recommendations, video uploads, essays, and more – from one application to another.

https://www.scholarsnapp.org/students/

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

https://www.unigo.com/

https://www.fastweb.com/

https://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/Toolkit/find-scholarships.aspx

https://www.chegg.com/scholarships

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There are many financial aid opportunities for undocumented/dreamer students including: Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, UC Grants, State University Grants, California College Promise Grant (CCPG), EOP/EOPS, some University scholarships and some private scholarships administered by campuses.

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The Youth Essential Skills (YES) is a non-profit community-based organization with the vision to develop underserved youth for social responsibility in the community and in the workplace. YES strives to equip youth with essential soft skills through programs within our four primary modules: Social, Leadership, Health and Education. The William and Agnes Hoston Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of a couple who epitomized community leadership and service through advocacy for literacy, higher education, voter participation, and job creation. Together, William and Agnes, promoted the importance of education, and sacrificed so that all five of their children were able to obtain college degrees. They influenced and positively impacted so many lives, and this scholarship will allow this impact to continue. The purpose of this scholarship is to increase the number of underserved youth who are aspiring to attend higher education institutions. Although the scholarship targets all underserved youth, African American candidates will receive a higher rating.This is a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior with a GPA 2.5 or higher.

Eligibility Candidates for an this scholarship must meet the following eligibility criteria: • GPA: 2.5 or higher • A graduating high school senior who has applied to one or more accredited colleges/universities (junior colleges and above). • SAT or ACT official scores (optional) • Extracurricular Activities • Recommendation letters (2) • Essay (600 words or less) • Resident of San Bernardino and Riverside.

Apply using this link:

https://youthessentialskills.com/publications/scholarshipApplGuide_25.pdf

Deadline: April 22nd, 2025

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Keeping with the YES vision to develop underserved youth for social responsibilty in the community and in the workplace, we are pleased to announce our annual education scholarship in partnership with Williams and Agnes Hoston Memorial Scholarship.

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2025 Children Deserve Sucess Scholarship Application

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2025 Children Deserve Sucess Scholarship Application

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Words are dope but mean very little when not coupled with actions and resources. Here are a few that are aimed at helping young people access the education and support they need to thrive. The below scholarship resources are mainly for California residents but this list is ever expanding to all states.

This is just the beginning. We'll be expanding this section with all kinds of useful information and tools, from housing resources to youth development strategies and family supports. Stay tuned for updates that will help empower and uplift youth and families with tangible needs.

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Words are dope but mean very little when not coupled with actions and resources. Here are a few that are aimed at helping young people access the education and support they need to thrive. The below scholarship resources are mainly for California residents but this list is ever expanding to all states.

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Free Teaching credential from UCR! Apply in 2026

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Teacher Education Residency and Scholarships

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Supporting Your Academic Journey Below is a summary of the residency program and a list of scholarships for UCR Teacher Credential Candidates. For information about financial aid, please refer to UCR’s financial aid department.

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Deadline to Apply: February 298th,2026

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Youth who have experienced foster care, Homelessness, and youth from indigenous communities across San Bernardino

Deadline to apply is February 28th, 2026

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All applicants must be current high school seniors in San Bernardino County who are graduating, have overcome adversity, and are continuing their education at a college, trade, or technical school.

Applications are due by March 13, 2026 to Daisy.Esparza@sbcss.net with the subject line: 2026 GDTF Scholarship Application followed by the applicant’s first name and last initial

The application is attached and can be accessed above.

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2026 GDTF - Horace Boatwright Memorial Scholarship Application (updated)

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2026 Minerva Scholarship Program: Women in California Leadership Foundation

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2026 Minerva Scholarship Program: Women in California Leadership Foundation

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Beginning, April 13, the Women in California Leadership (WiCL) Foundation Minerva Scholarship program will begin accepting online applications from eligible students who identify as women or girls. A total of 128 $3,000 Minerva Scholarships and one $10,000 Golden Minerva Scholarship will be awarded this year.

To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements:

Be a full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university OR be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Eligible students must identify as a woman or girl.

Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.

Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline. Please note: All materials must be submitted together online. We do not accept items submitted separately via mail, in person, or through legislative offices.

Complete scholarship requirements and details (including the application) are now available on the WiCL Foundation’s website:  http://wicl.us/scholarship-program/. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found at: http://wicl.us/frequently-asked-questions/.

The deadline for submission is May 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.  There are no exceptions.

A public announcement of all scholarship winners will be made on July 10, 2026, via the WiCL website, and each winner will receive a congratulatory letter from their LWC member’s office on behalf of the WiCL Foundation.

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2026 Minerva Scholarship Selection Process.docx

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California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship (DUE 06/01/2026)

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California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship (DUE 06/01/2026)

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Link to application: https://www.cllcf.org/scholarship-program