• October Scholarships
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• December Scholarships
• January Scholarships
• February Scholarships
• March Scholarships
• April Scholarships
• May Scholarships
• June Scholarships
• July Scholarships

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Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS: Available to all high school students who are centered on, or support a career in real estate transaction activity. Scholarships awarded are in the amounts of $250-$1,000. Applications are available at www.cvar.net or in the College and Career Center.

College Answer: Register online at www.collegeanswer.com and enter “Next Step” in the promotion code field. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded each month.

CollegeView:  Register online at www.CollegeView.com and enter promotional code “CV9805”. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded each month.

EcampusTours: 10 scholarships worth $1,000. Register online at www.ecampustours.com

The Abacus Scholarship: The Abacus Scholarship is open to all students enrolled in any institution of higher education. Deadline: Midnight, December 15, and Midnight June 15, annually, 2 per calendar year awarded for $1234.00 each. Awards announced January 15 and July 15, annually.

The Lucky Draw Scholarship: GoCollege.com offers a free $250 monthly scholarship to students. To enter, all we ask is that you use the GoCollege.com website and tell us how we can improve it for you.

The Off To College Sweepstakes:  If you area a high school senior planning to attend college or a current college student who will be continuing their undergraduate studies in the fall of 2012, you are eligible to enter our sweepstakes. Fifteen drawings will be held and one winner will be chosen every two weeks from October through May.

The LIVFund Scholarship:  Live, Intern and Volunteer in Latin America.  Candidates coming to Latin America with an organized program, designing their own program or still waiting to be accepted to an abroad program are all eligible to apply. Students, interns and volunteers who are already abroad are also eligible to receive funding

The Institute for Humane Studies: Internships, Fellowships and Scholarships offered to students and recent graduates with an interest in individual liberty.

OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIPS

AES Engineers

• Criteria: Submit 1000 word essay
• Deadline: October 7

 

NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS

WorldNomads.com: Travel Scholarships

• Deadline is November 8th.

Foundation for Developmental Disabilities - Each December, the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities provides funds through the Peterson Scholarship Endowment for financial assistance to undergraduate, and/or graduate students from San Diego and Imperial counties, who are attending a college or university in San Diego and Imperial counties. The Foundation awards scholarships to students who, upon graduation, plan to use the knowledge and skills they developed to work with and contribute to the betterment of persons with developmental disabilities in San Diego and Imperial counties. Students must be willing to sign a Letter of Intent to that effect.

• Deadline is November 15
  
  

DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS

All-Ink Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Deadline: December 31

American Council of Engineering Companies of PA - To qualify, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen, a full-time student working toward a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited engineering program, and must meet one or more of these criteria:

• Attend college in Pennsylvania,
• Be a Pennsylvania resident, or
• Serve/has served as an intern with the Pennsylvania office of an ACEC/PA member firm.
• Deadline December

ASHRAE Scholarships

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Electrical Engineering or Industrial Systems Engineering.
• Deadline: December 1

 

California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

• Criteria: Student must be majoring in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance, have a 3.0 GPA and be a CAHPERD member.
• Deadline: December 1

College Blogging Scholarship - We're looking for the best 500-600 word blog post that tackles the following question: "As the nation approaches its 57th Presidential Election, we're asking the future leaders of this country, students, to define the single most important political issue in this election. Tell us not only what that issue is, but also tell us why and how you propose we come to a solution that benefits the majority?"

• December 31

Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest - Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate junior or senior at an accredited 4-year college or university. Suggested essay topics: Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself

• Deadline: December 5

 

Felix Morley Journalism Competition

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in English, Journalism or Human Studies.
• Deadline: December 1

 

The Getty Foundation - Graduate Internships

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Art History or related fields. This is a full-time internship for 9 months.
• Deadline: December 15

 

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund/ Winchell's and Yum Yum Donuts Scholarship - The Winchell's & Yum Yum Donuts Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in a 4-year college or university of Hispanic heritagein California. All undergraduate students welcome to apply. Preference will be given to business-related majors.

• Deadline 15

The Jarrett Meeker Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring within the college of Sciences, have completed 75 units GPA 3.2 and attend a university in San Diego County.
• Deadline: December 31

 

Soroptimist International of La Jolla - Women's Opportunity Awards

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a woman who is the head of a household.
• Deadline: December 1
• www.silj.org/scholarships.html

Soroptimist International of Vista

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in English or Science, and be a female undergraduate senior or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA.
• Deadline: December 15
• Contact: Mary L. DeLong
  155 So. Las Flores Dr . #7
  San Marcos , CA 92069
  (760) 727-4668

UNCF- Merck Undergraduate Science Research Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicants must be African American, enrolled full time, in a life or physical sciences, or engineering major. GPA 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, a citizen of US, summer internship.
• Deadline: December 15
• http://umsi.uncf.org/UndergraduateInstructions/tabid/210/Default.aspx

JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation

• Three types of scholarships: Merit, Financial, & Youth P.A.C. Scholarships
• Deadline: January 15
• www.akaeaf.org/scholarships.htm

American Psychological Association - Minority Fellowship Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Neuroscience.
• Deadline: January 15
• www.apa.org/mfp

Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program for Minorities

• Criteria: Applicant must be African-American, Hispanic, or Native-American majoring in Accounting.
• Deadline: January 30
• For more information and an application, write to:
  33 West Monroe St.
  Chicago , IL 60603
  (312) 507-3402

Association for Women in Science

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Sciences, Social Sciences or Engineering.
• Deadline: January 26
• www.awis.org/careers/edfoundation.html

Budweiser Conservation Scholarship Award

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, or other related fields.
• Deadline: January 27
• http://www.nfwf.org/programs/budscholarship/index.cfm

California Mathematics Council CMC-SS Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Mathematics - Teaching Credential.
• Deadline: January 31
• www.cmc-math.org/southgrant

California Teachers Association Human Rights Department

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Teaching related fields.
• Deadline: January 27
• www.cta.org/insideCTA/TrainingHR/scholarshipprograms.htm

Charles Babbage Institute

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Information Processing.
• Deadline: January 15
• www.cbi.umn.edu/research/tomash.html

Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California (CELSOC)

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Engineering, Surveying or related studies.
• Deadline: January 8
• www.celsoc.org/contentpage.asp?contentid=110

Cox Kids Foundation

• Criteria: 2 page , double spaced personal statement, transcript, two letter of recommendations
• Deadline: January 29
• www.coxkidsfoundation.org

Future Leaders Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be a sophomore or junior enrolled full time, in good academic standing and must provide a written narrative.
• Deadline: January 15
• http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org/future_leaders/

Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association

• Criteria: Current enrollment and matriculation in a state approved nursing program. Taking 6 units or more. Financial need and US citizen.
• Deadline: January 11
• www.nsna.org

Gates Millennium Scholars

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be an outstanding student with financial need.
• Deadline: January 12
• www.gmsp.org

Hattie M. Strong Foundation

• Criteria: Open to all or most fields - Applicants must be entering their final year or undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Deadline: January 1
• www.hmstrongfoundation.org

Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Western Region

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a full time student of Korean American heritage.
• Deadline: January 31
• www.kasf.org/application_set.html

San Diego MANA - Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a resident of San Diego County and have a 2.5 GPA.
• Deadline: January 15
• www.sdmana.org

Microsoft Minority Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be an African-American, Hispanic or Native American sophomore or junior pursuing studies in computer science or related disciplines in math. Must apply for scholarship 2 years before receiving bachelor of science degree.
• Deadline: January 15
• http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_reqs.mspx

National Roofing Foundation - O'Hare International Center

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be an employee or related to an NRCA contractor member.
• Deadline: January 31
• www.nrca.net/rp/related/nrf/scholarship.aspx

National Society of Black Engineers

• Multiple scholarships are offered, each with specific criteria.
• Deadline: January
• http://www.nsbe.org/programs/nsbescholarships.php

National Space Club - Goddard Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Science or Engineering.
• Deadline: January 6
• www.spaceclub.org/goddard.html

Newberry Library Committee on Awards

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Deadline: January 10
• www.newberry.org/research/felshp/fellowshome.html

Orange County Mensa

• Criteria: All orange county residents enrolled in a degree program in an accredited American post secondary education.
• Deadline: January 15
• www.us.mensa.org

Rob Brown Scholar Program

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be an African-American high school senior.
• Deadline: January 9
• www.ronbrown.org

San Diego Black Nurses Association

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Nursing. Applicant must also be African-American with a "C" GPA.
• Deadline: January 16
• www.sdbana.org

The San Diego Foundation

• Criteria: Open to all majors - Database has 85 different scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors, Current College Students, including Graduate Students, and Adult Re-Entry Students.
• Deadline: January 21
• www.sdfoundation.org

Smithsonian Institution Office of Fellowship

• Offers Graduate, Predoctoral, Postdoctoral and Senior fellowships.
• Deadline: January 15
• www.si.edu/ofg

Talbot's Charitable Foundation, Inc.

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a woman with at least two semesters remaining to complete her undergraduate degree.
• Deadline: January 31
• www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, Environmental Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Deadline: February 15
• www.acs.org/minorityaffairs/

American Marketing Association - Parker Pike Nonprofit Marketing Scholarship

• Criteria:  The Scholarship is available to all college students, undergraduate and graduate attending any San Diego County college, university or extension program, part-time or full time.
• Deadline:  February 25th
• Application Information

American Meteorological Society

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in the Sciences, planning to pursue a career in the atmosphere or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences.
• Deadline: February 10
• www.ametsoc.org

American Nuclear Society

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Nuclear Science, Nuclear Engineering or a Nuclear related field.
• Deadline: February 1
• www.ans.org/honors/scholarship

American Physical Society Minorities Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Physics.
• Deadline: First Friday in February
• www.aps.org/educ/com/scholars/index.cfm

American Society of Naval Engineers

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Naval Architecture, Marine, Ocean Mechanical Civil, Aeronautical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Physical Sciences.
• Deadline: February 15
• www.navalengineers.org

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Mathematics, Natural Science, or Engineering.
• Deadline: February 15
• www.act.org/goldwater

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Educational Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Behavioral Sciences, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Child Counseling.
• Deadline: February 2
• www.camft.org

California Retired Teacher's Association North Shores Division 78

• Criteria: Juniors, Seniors, & Graduate Students. 3.0 or better GPA
• Deadline: February 4
• http://area11.calrta.org/Div78.html

California Environmental Health Association Awards

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Environmental Health Sciences.
• Deadline: February 25
• www.ceha.org/awards.html

Clair A. Hill Scholarship (ACWD)

• Criteria: Applicant must California residents attending California schools.
• Deadline: February 1, 2011
• www.acwd.org

Clark E. Dehaven Scholarship Trust

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Food Service Administration or a related field.
• Deadline: February 15
• http://www.nacufs.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3334

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation

• Multiple scholarships available.
• Deadline: Various dates in February
• www.cksf.org

Dorothy C. Wisner Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and be a female California resident and an undergraduate enrolled in the field of medicine.
• Deadline: February 15
• Contact: Kelly Sawyer, LW, Member
  37 Coastal Oak
  Aliso Viejo , CA 92656
  Or contact Patti Baer at daisybaer@aol.com

Government Finance Officers Association

• Criteria: Open to all fields. Three scholarships available with different criteria for each.
• Deadline: February 24
• www.gfoa.org/services/scholarships.shtml

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Public Service. This is a merit based scholarship.
• Deadline: February 6
• www.truman.gov/candidates

Jewish Community Centers Association

• Criteria: Open to all fields, for graduate students only.
• Deadline: February 1
• www.jccworks.com/scholarship.lasso

 

Latin American Educational Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen of Spanish ancestry.
• Deadline: February 15

 

LeRoy Nosbaum Engineering Scholarship Program

• Itron, Inc. has established a scholarship program to assist students in a STEM related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) who plan to continue their education in college and accept a paid internship with the company. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at one of a number of selected institutions in the United States.

• Deadline: February 1, 2012

 

P.E.O. Scholarship Fund Committee

True to the mission of promoting educational opportunities for women, education continues to be the primary philanthropy of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. In fact, the P.E.O. Sisterhood proudly sponsors no less than six international philanthropies, or projects, designed to assist women with their educational goals

 

Ruth G. White P.E.O. Scholarship Fund

• Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate character, integrity, financial need, academic excellence and be a female California resident seeking a degree in the field of medicine.
• Deadline: February 15
• For more information, write to: 130K Road Runner Ter., Sunnyvale CA 94087

 

Society of Exploration Geophysics

• Criteria: Applicant must be a freshman or undergraduate student pursuing a career in geophysics, physics, mathematics and/or geology.
• Deadline: February 1
• http://foundation.seg.org/scholarships/application/

Society of Women Engineers - San Diego County Section

• Criteria: Applicant must be a female student majoring in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Deadline: February 1
• www.swsandiego.org

Southern California Mother of Twins Club, Inc.

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Scholarship intended for twins/multiples.
• Deadline: February 1
• www.scmotc.org

Union of Pan Asian Communities

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be Asian, Pacific Islander and/or refugee.
• Deadline: February 10
• For more information, please write to:
  1031 25 th Street
  San Diego , CA 92102
  (619) 232-6454

Washington Theological Union

• Criteria: Applicant must be a Graduate student majoring in Liberal Arts.
• Deadline: February 1
• www.twtu.edu/admissions/educationcosts.htm

William E. Simon Fellowship for Greater Purpose

• Criteria: Open to all majors.
• Deadline: February 1
• www.isi.org/about/misc_forms/simonapp.pdf

MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

Air Force Aid Society Education Assistance

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a son, daughter, or spouse of active duty, retired, or deceased Air Force members.
• Deadline: March 10
• www.afas.org/education/body_grant.cfm

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting

• Criteria: Applicant must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage, majoring in Accounting, Finance, IT or related fields with a 3.0 GPA.
• Deadline: March 31
• www.alpfa.org

American Geological Institute Minority Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Geosciences, geochemistry, hydrology, meteorology, physical oceanography, planetary geology or earth-science education.
• Deadline: March 10
• www.agiweb.org/mpp

Americorps

• Criteria: Must be at least 17 years old and a US citizen.
• Deadline: March 15 fall session July 15 for winter session.
• www.americorps.org

Appraisal Institute Education Trust

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Real Estate Appraisal, Land Economics, Real Estate or Allied related fields.
• Deadline: March 15
• www.appraisalinstitute.org

Barbara Wiedner & Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a high school senior or in the first year of college.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.grandmothersforpeace.org/scholarships/

Brain Track Scholarship

• Criteria: Essay
• Deadline: Nov. 1 st and March 1 st
• http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#scholarship

BECA Foundation - Alice Newell Joslyn Fund

• Criteria: Applicant must be a Latino pursuing a career within the Medical/Health Care Profession.
• Deadline: March 2
• www.becafoundation.org/scholarship.htm

Brain Track Nursing School Scholarship

• Criteria: Essay question & must be currently enrolled in a Nursing program
• Deadline: November 1, 2009 & March 1, 2010
• http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#scholarship

CHCI Scholarship Award

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Award is given to Latino students who have a history of performing public-service oriented activities.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.htm

Colorado Alumnae of the Sacred Heart Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be from Colorado .
• Deadline: March 1
• For more information, contact:
  Marge Reidy
  356 Dexter Street
  Golden , CO 80220
  (303) 377-2864
  
  Maureen Gemger
  10499 Kicking Horse Dr
  Littleton, CO. 80125
  (303) 973-6267

Diversity Essay Competition

• Criteria: Applicant must write an essay on a designated topic.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.sikhcoalition.org/essay.asp

Dolphin Scholarship Foundation

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be related to members of Submarine Force.
• Deadline: March 15
• www.dolphinscholarship.org

Eleanor Harper Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing a major that falls under one of the phases of the construction industry.
• Deadline: March 10
• www.nawic.sd.org/scholarships.asp

Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors. International students may also apply.
• Deadline: March 31
• www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html

George M. Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities

• Criteria: Applicant must be of a minority background and majoring in Real Estate.
• Deadline: March 31
• www.irem.org/home.cfm

The Greater San Diego Business Association Charitable Foundation

• Criteria: Award will be given to self-identified gay and lesbian students.
• Deadline: March 31
• www.gsdbafoundation.org

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Awards will be given to minority students that demonstrate leadership potential.
• Deadline: March 31
• www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in American History or Political Science, or Teaching in History.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.jamesmadison.com

Japanese American Citizens League

• Criteria: Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, graduates and law students.
• Deadline: March 1 (For entering freshman), April 1 ( For continuing students)
• www.jacl.org

Jeanette Rankin Foundation

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Awards given to low-income women age 35 or older.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.rankinfoundation.org/apply/apply.html

Karla Scherer Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Finances or Economics. Award available to female students only.
• Deadline: March 1
• http://comnet.org/kschererf

Kyle O'Connell Memorial Scholarship

• Criteria: A scholarship for junior, senior and graduate students enrolled in the study of healing arts including nursing, marriage and family therapy, and the Sciences.
• Deadline: March 30
• www.sandiego.edu/alumni/alumnirelations

Liberty Mutual Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be an undergraduate junior or senior majoring in Business.
• Deadline: March 15
• www.fihe.org

Marin Education Fund

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a Marin County resident.
• Deadline: March 2
• www.marineducationfund.org

Marine Corps Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must have a parent or grandparent who served/is serving as a U.S. Marine or U.S. Navy Corpsman who served with Marines.
• Deadline: March 1 (For Graduating High School seniors), April 15 (For college students)
• www.mcsf.org

MOAA Educational Assistance Program

• Criteria: Open to all majors. This is an interest-free loan.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.moaa.org

National Association of Women in Construction Founders' Scholarship Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be in a construction related program such as Architecture, Engineering or Construction.
• Deadline: March 15
• www.nawic.org

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicants must be legally blind.
• Deadline: March 31
• http://www.nfb.org/nfb/scholarship_program.asp

National Gardens Club Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Biology, Economics, or Environmental Studies.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.gardenclub.org

National Society of Accountants

• Criteria: Applicant must be an undergraduate majoring in accounting.
• Deadline: March 10
• http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp

NHSC Recruitment Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Primary Health Care related fields.
• Deadline: Last Friday in March
• http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applications/rraa.asp

The National Italian American Foundation

• Criteria: There are two categories of scholarship. One is open to all majors, and the other is for Italian Language or Italian Studies Field majors only.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.niaf.org

National Society of Accountants

• Criteria: Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and be an Accounting major.
• Deadline: March 10
• http://www.nsacct.org/foundation.asp

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Division

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a dependent child of a member of the Navy or Marine Corps.
• Deadline: March 1
• www.nmcrs.org/education.html

PFLAG/SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHAPTER

• Criteria: Must be a San Diego resident.
• Deadline: March 27, 2009
• www.sdfoundation.org / www.pflag.com

Phi Beta Kappa

• Criteria: Applicant must be a Liberal Arts graduate student.
• Deadline: March 15
• www.sdpbk.org/fellowships.htm

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Auxiliary

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Allied Health and Nursing fields.
• Deadline: March 31
• For more information, contact:
  Beatrice Fulgham
  98888 Genesee Avenue
  P.O. Box 3377
  La Jolla , CA 92038

Senior Legacy Scholarship

• Criteria: These scholarships are designed to recognize students who have excelled academically, contributed to the USD community through extracurricular participation, or have special financial circumstances. (Further information and an application will be available soon)
• www.sandiego.edu/alumni/alumnirelations

Society of Daughters of the United States Army

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a female related to an officer of the U.S. Army.
• Deadline: March 1
• For more information, write to:
  11801 Grey Birch Place
  Reston , VA 20191

Therese Whitcomb '53 Alumni Scholarship

• Criteria: This scholarship rewards undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional service to the university and community.
• Deadline: March 30
• www.sandiego.edu/alumni/alumnirelations

United Methodist Communications Fellowship and Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Journalism or Communication Studies and meet other specified criteria.
• Deadline: March 15
• For more information, write to:
  P.O. Box 320
  Nashville , TN 37202-0320
  1-888-278-4862

United Negro College Fund

• Criteria: Each scholarship has different criteria. Please view the website for more information.
• Deadline: March & April

 

US Bank Scholarship - In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student must be:

• A high school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan Program.
• Enrolled by September 2012.
• A United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
• Deadline March 31

APRIL SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic and Career Development

• Must be AICPA student affiliate member , enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in accounting, finance, or information systems.
• Deadline: April 1
• www.aicpa.org
• Contact:
  Michelle Phillips
  mphillips@aicpa.org

American Association of University Women - Danville/Alamo Branch

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be female undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior or graduate from San Ramon Valley
• Deadline: April 5
• Contact:
  Beth Clark @ bclark143@comcast.net
  Jennifer Brandenburg @ jenniferbrandenburg@msn.com
  AAUW
  P.O Box 996
  Alamo , CA 94526

American Association of University Women - Fallbrook Branch

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Different scholarships have specific criteria. See website for more details.
• Deadline: April 20
• Contact:
  Diane O'Brien
  P O Box 1061
  Fallbrook, CA 92088
  dobrien1224@roadrunner.com

 

American Association of University Women - San Diego Branch

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must have earned at least 60 semester units of credit with at least a 3.4 GPA.
• Deadline: April 20

 

American Dream Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to African-American students with financial need. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, meet Pell Grant eligibility and be enrolled full-time at an undergraduate institution.
• Deadline: April 15
• www.salliemaefund.org

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

• Criteria: Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Accounting.
• Deadline: April 1
• www.aicpa.org

American School Health Association

• Criteria: Student must be majoring in Youth/School Health, School Health Education, School Nursing, Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine/Dentistry, etc.
• Deadline: April 7
• http://www.ashaweb.org/

AMVETS National Headquarters

• Criteria: Open to all or most fields - Undergraduate and Graduate programs.
• Deadline: April 15
• www.amvets.org

•  Patrick Charnon

• Criteria: Awarded to full-time undergraduates who demonstrate their commitment to building communities.
• Deadline: April 1
• http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences, or Math and reside within San Diego county.
• Deadline: April 29
• www.afcea.sd.org

Armenian General Benevolent Education Development

• Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing a Master's degree in Communication, Education Administration, Public Administration or International Relations, or a Ph.D. in American Studies.
• Deadline: April 1
• www.agbu.org/programs/projects.asp?program_id=4

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners: Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Accounting or Criminal Justice.
• Deadline: April 21
• www.acfe.com

Blinded Veterans Association: The Katherine F. Gruber Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Open to all majors and all educational levels who are dependent children or spouses of blinded veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Deadline: April 13
• www.bva.org

Business and Professional Women Foundation Scholarship Division

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Teacher Education, Certification, Computer Science, Paralegal Studies, Engineering, and Science or pursuing a professional degree.
• Deadline: April 15
• www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381

California Retired Teachers Association

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Teaching, be a college junior with 90 completed units and a resident of Morongo Basin .
• Deadline: April 25
• Contact:
  Nolan Lockwood
  P.O. Box 561
  Twenty-nine Palms, CA 92277

Coalition for Nursing Careers in California CNCC

• Criteria: Nursing student with demonstrates financial need who best exhibits one or more of the following attributes: academic achievement, health care involvement, and passion for nursing.
• Deadline: April 20
• http://www.choosenursing.com

Citizens for Global Solutions Flash Movie Contest

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must create a short, themed film.
• Deadline: April 1
• http://globalsolutions.org/flash/

CREW Network Scholarship Opportunity

• Criteria: Female students enrolled in their junior or senior year of study pursing a career in commercial real estate
• Deadline: April 30
• www.crewcareerzone.org

Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund

• Criteria: Students awarded are actively working for peace and justice.
• Deadline: April 1
• http://www.davisputter.org/

Exclamation Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicants must write an essay on a designated topic.
• Deadline: April 25
• http://www.exclamationbycoty.com/scholarship.html

First in My Family Scholarship

• Criteria: For Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be enrolled as full-time undergraduate students.
• Deadline: April 15
• www.salliemaefund.org

Fresno County Women Lawyers Hanson Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be at least a first year law student.
• Deadline: April 21
• Contact:
  Suzanne D. McGuide, Esq.
  5260 N. Palms St., Suite 421
  Fresno , CA 93704

The Fruit Company Scholarships - Deadline April 30.

• Roy Webster Memorial Scholarship - This $1,000 award is for graduates of Oregon and Washington high schools pursuing degrees from U.S. colleges and universities. Application must be received by April, 30 2012 to be awarded Fall 2012
• The Fruit Company Gift Basket Entrepreneur Award - This $4,000 scholarship will be given to the any U.S. high school graduate we feel has the drive and vision to make their mark on the business world. Application must be received by April, 30 2012 to be awarded Fall 2012
  
  

Golden State Minority Foundation Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Business Administration, Economics or related fields and be a resident of or attend a school in southern California .
• Deadline: April 1
• Contact:
  333 S. Beaudry Ave., Suite 216 - C
  Los Angeles , CA 90017
  (213) 482-6300

HENAAC

• Criteria: Encourages all engineering, applied science, computer science and math students to apply
• Deadline: April 30
• www.henaac.org

Hispanic College Fund, Inc.

• Criteria: Student must be majoring in Business, Science, Computer Science, Engineering, NASA-related, or Business-related fields and be of Hispanic background.
• Deadline: April 15
• www.hispanicfund.org

Hudson Institute - Herman Kahn Center Fellowships

• Criteria: Student must be majoring in Education, International Political Economy, Domestic Political Economy, or National Security.
• Deadline: April 1
• www.hudson.org

Jewish Vocational Service

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be Jewish and a legal resident of Los Angeles County .
• Deadline: April 15
• www.jvsla.org/scholarship_fund.html

Kappa Gamma Pi - National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicants must have been elected to membership in Kappa Gamma Pi.
• Deadline: April 20
• www.kappagammapi.org/_cornaro.html

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, INC.

• Criteria: The son or daughter of a Marine, a senior in high school, a high school graduate, currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a institution and your family income is $65,000 or less.
• Deadline: April 15
• www.mcsf.org

The National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Student must be majoring in Journalism as an undergraduate or graduate and be a NABJ member.
• Deadline: Mid-April
• www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.html

North American Indian Department

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be North American Indian.
• Deadline: April 1
• www.iokds.org/scholarship.html

The Oaklead Club Naval Medical Center San Diego

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Medical, Dental, or related fields and have a family member or be a member of the U.S. Military.
• Deadline: April 15
• Contact:
  Trudy K. Apple
  34800 Bob Wilson Drive
  San Diego , CA 92134
  Jtapple1@yahoo.com

Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be a skateboarder with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Deadline: April 20
• http://www.skateboardscholarship.org/apply/

Public Relations Student Society of American Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Communication Studies or Public Relations and be of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native or Pacific Islander ancestry.
• Deadline: April 14
• www.prssa.org/resources/award-multiculturalaffairs.asp

Scripps Memorial Hospital Chula Vista Auxiliary

• Criteria: Applicant must be an Associate or Baccalaureate student pursuing a career in Health Care fields with a 3.0 GPA.
• Deadline: April 30
• www.scrippshealth.org

St. John's University Graduate Scholarships

• Criteria: Applicant must be an Education graduate student.
• Deadline: April 1
• www.stjohns.edu/academics/graduate/education/graduate/scholarships

Tylenol Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student with at least one year of education remaining majoring in a health-related field.
• Deadline: April 30
• http://scholarship.tylenol.com

UNICO National - Ella T. Grasso Literary Award

• Criteria: Open to all majors.
• Deadline: April 15
• Contact:
  Joseph M. Pitocco
  72 Burroughs Place
  Bloomfield , NJ 07003-3496
  (973) 748-9144

V.E.T.S. - Victory Ensured Through Service

• Criteria: Open to all undergraduate and graduate majors. Applicant must be an immediate family member or grandchild of a veteran.
• Deadline: April 1
• Contact:
  Candace Filek
  8698 Midview Drive
  Palo Cedro , CA 96073-8631

WyzAnt College Scholarships - Compose an essay of 300 words or less that answers the question: "What is the most important lesson you have learned in your life?" Using your email and social media, reach out to friends and family to get votes for your essay. Finalists will be determined by popular vote.

• Deadline April 1

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Mu Sigma Zeta Graduate Chapter

•  Criteria: Graduate or undergraduate women who are currently attending an accredited college or university. Three letters of recommendation, official high school/university transcript and a personal statement of 300 or more words.
•  Deadline: April 4
•  Contact: Zeta
PO Box 880433
San Diego , CA 92168
musigmazeta@hotmail.com

American Association of University Women

• Criteria: Female High School Graduate, reside in San Diego in the following areas: Poway Rancho Bernardo, Sabre Springs, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Mira Mesa, Rancho Penasquitos, Scripps Ranch, or Ramona.
• Deadline: May 12
• www.aauwpowayarea.org

Apple Scholars Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be a college-bound high school senior who demonstrates innovative use of technology in academics.
• Deadline: May 30
• http://www.apple.com/education/students/scholars/?cid=WWW-EDU-SCHOLAR060220-AGZ6R

A World Connected Essay Contest

• Criteria: Applicant must write an essay on the topic of global education, poverty and entrepreneurship.
• Deadline: May 31
• http://www.aworldconnected.org/subcategory.php/311.html

Book builders West

• Criteria: Applicant must be pursuing a career in Book Production or Publishing. Student must be an undergraduate junior or senior.
• Deadline: May 6
• www.bookbuilders.org/Gen-scholarship.html

California Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Business or Real Estate, have completed 12 units and be a legal resident of California .
• Deadline: May 17
• Contact:
  525 S. Virgil Avenue
  Los Angeles , CA 90020
  (213) 739-8200
  marym@car.org

CAS Trust Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be Mathematics major.
• Deadline: May
• http://www.casact.org/academ/scholarship.htm

Chinese American Construction Professional

• Criteria: Full-time junior or senior year or graduate student in the major of architecture, engineering, design, urban planning, environmental studies, construction management and other related construction fields.
• Deadline: May 11
• www.cacpla.org

College Prowler Essay Contests

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be a high school sophomore, junior, senior or college freshman or recent transfer student.
• Deadline: May 1
• http://www.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp

Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must have permanent residence in San Diego County . Award is for students who have epilepsy or are involved in epilepsy research.
• Deadline: May 15
• www.epilepsysandiego.org/scholarships.htm

Goetz Higher Education Scholarship Fund

• Criteria: Applicant must be a high school senior with a minimum 3.5 GPA or an undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.2 GPA. Applicant must be a California resident.
• Deadline: May 2
• http://www.libertyhill.org/common/goetz_scholarship.html

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

• Demonstrate financial need. For more information, specific criteria, and online application, please visit our website.
• Deadline: May 25
• http://scholarships.hacu.net

International Association of Black Actuaries

• Criteria: For undergraduate or graduate level qualified black students who are interested in pursing actuarial careers.
• Deadline: May 12
• www.blackactuaries.org/membership/ActuarialScholarshipInfo/

Mamashealth.com Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must be freshman, sophomore, or junior undergraduate student with a minimum 2.3 GPA.
• Deadline: May 1
• http://www.mamashealth.com/aboutus/scholarship3.asp

 

MoneyMatters101.com Scholarship Award

• Criteria: Open to all majors. Applicant must have a minimum 2.3 GPA.
• Deadline: May 31
• http://www.moneymatters101.com/aboutus/scholarship2006.asp

NAMEPA National Minority Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be an African American, Latino or American Indian transfer undergraduate student majoring in Engineering.
• Deadline: May 15
• www.namepa.org/awards.html

National Parks Science Scholars Program

• Criteria: Applicant must be majoring in Biology, Physical, Social or Culture Science, or Technology Innovation in support of Conservation Science.
• Deadline: May 2
• www.nature.nps.gov/canonscholarships/

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

• Criteria: For students pursing a career in the Restaurant and/or Food Industry.
• Deadline: May 2
• www.nraef.org

Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship

• Criteria: Open to all majors.
• Deadline: May 31
• www.patricias-scholarship.org/scholarship.html

Roberto J. Duran Scholarship Fund

• High School Seniors scheduled to graduate in June or a high school graduate currently enrolled in or formally accepted to a Trade School, Junior College, College, and University.
• Minimum overall, cumulative high school G.P.A. of 2.5 or have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 for college courses.
• Have a financial need.
• Candidate’s participation in community events/programs will be strongly considered.
• One page essay outlining qualifications, accomplishments and financial need.
• Deadline: May 20
• http://duranscholarship.com

Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program

• Criteria: Be a US citizen or a permanent resident, have a family adjusted gross incomeof $30,000 or less, be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll or a student already in a full-time institution, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Deadline: May 31
• www.salliemaefund.org

San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be a high school student pursuing advanced studies, or a current college student. Student must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and reside in San Diego County .
• Deadline: May 15
• http://www.sdchcc.com/scholar/scholarships.htm

Unmet Need Scholarship

• Criteria: Program is intended to supplement financial aid packages that fall short more than $1,000 of need. Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Deadline: May 31
• www.salliemaefund.org

Women's Travel 2006 National College Essay Scholarship Competition

• Criteria: Applicant must be a female undergraduate student enrolled or accepted to a 4-year university, with U.S. Citizenship and be under the age of 27.
• Deadline: May 31
• http://www.womenstravelmagazine.com/scholarship.html

The Abacus Scholarship: Every Student Counts Sweepstakes

• Criteria: This scholarship is tailored to any student either enrolled or accepted for enrollment in full or part-time programs of study. Eligible applicants will also be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents. Additonal terms are on their website
• Deadline:  June 15 and December 15
• http://www.gocollege.com/abacus/

JUNE SCHOLARSHIPS

 

BigSun Scholarship - All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Please send us a short essay answering the following question: How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?

• Deadline June 22
  

JULY SCHOLARSHIPS

Association of Environmental Professionals Student Scholarship

• Criteria: Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student actively engaged in the pursuit of a career in a field with an environmental emphasis, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

• Deadline: July 31

• Application     www.sandiegoaep.org/students.html

• Disclaimer: The University of San Diego is dedicated to assisting students with their financial need.  The outside scholarship information is provided by the USD Office of Financial Aid (OFA) as a supplemental service and is intended for the use of students and prospective students to identify and evaluate possible sources of scholarship assistance.  These scholarships are clearly marked as “Outside Scholarships” and are not affiliated with the OFA or with USD itself.  The OFA does not maintain the websites listed, and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information found at any of the links above.  It is important that students verify information, particularly where deadlines are concerned.  Student’s feedback is encouraged if you determine that a scholarship opportunity may be outdated or information has changed.