Scholarship information will be posted on the website throughout the school year. New scholarships will be listed as soon as the information becomes available. The listings will provide eligibility and deadline information. Some scholarship applications will be available in Guidance. Many organizations offering scholarships, will request that students apply online. Whenever possible, links to scholarships will be provided on the CVHS website. Some scholarship applications may need to be given to Mrs. Wendt for processing. In such a case, the due date will be earlier than that which is listed on the application. Other applications must go directly to the organization sponsoring the scholarship. It is important to note that some scholarships and contests may be open to students at all grade levels.

FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH:  

Check out www.fastweb.com! When students complete theirprofile information, they will be notified of scholarship options.  There is also a collegesearch option.

 eHOMES SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  June 30, 2013

eHomes is offering the 2012-2013 scholarship application.  The scholarship fund awards $1,000 per year to a high school student.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be a resident of Capistrano or Saddleback school districts.
• Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be a high school senior going directly to a postsecondary school.

Apply online @:  http://www.ehomes.com/scholarship/.  Applications are also available in Guidance.

ABBOTT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE:  June 14, 2013

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue their scholarship for the 6th year.  They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner/s.  Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the following web site:  http://www.abbotandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.  Full details are available on the site.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

CVHS has the opportunity to select one graduating senior to be named the Leadership in Service Scholarship recipient.  The student needs to meet the admission standards, but does not need to be awarded based on GPA and test sscores.  If you are a student who has an innate desire for personal development and is committed to service within our school, church or community, see Mrs. Wendt in Guidance.  the University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university.  The scholarship is worth $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years).

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOLARSHIPS

DEADLINE:  Check with University of Oregon for deadlines.

The Summit and Apex Scholarships recognize students who have reached the pinnacle of achievement in high school.  The Summit will provide out-of-state students with $32,000 over four years, or the Apex will award them $16,000. Recipients of either scholarship will be able to combine the Summit or Apex award with most other UO scholarships, such as the General University or Diversity Excellence Scholarships.

The awards will be granted automatically based on GPA and test scores as follows:

Summit                3.80 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale - 1200 combined critical reading and math SAT or 26 ACT

Apex                      3.65 GPA or higher on a 4.00 scale - 1150 combined critical reading and math SAT or 25 ACT

For more information visit www.enroll.uoregon.edu.

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  June 21, 2013

The BigSun Organization has announced it is able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. An annual scholarship is being offered to a deserving student.  All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.  The award is in the amount of $500.  Please visit the website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  October 4, 2013

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.  To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions on the website at http:/www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. The company believes that achieving a high GPA should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped.  For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.  The amount of the awards is $500.

ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND VERIZON SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  April 30, 2013

ELIGIBILITY (MUST MEET ALL CRITERIA):

• High School seniors who are residents of California, Oregon or Washington OR planning to attend college in one of those states
• Plan to enroll as a 1st year college student in a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university as a full-time degree-seeking student majoring in math, engineering, or a science in the Fall of 2013
• Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GOA of 3.0

Ten $1,000 scholarships are available.  For more information and to apply, please visit www.apcf.org.

ATTENTION JUNIORS!

Check out this great opportunity!

Pepperdine University's annual Yourth Citizenship Seminar (YCS) is conducted on the Malibu campus.  The 36th anniversary of the program is coming up this summer.  They are seeking student candidates who represent a wide variety of leadership strenghths: this may include participation in campus clubs and/or student body offices, or perhaps athletic, musical, academic or theatarical accomplishments.  Academic ranking is NOT necessarily a prerequisite for student leadership.  The seminar is from June 17th- June 21st.  If you are interested in being nominated for this opportunity, please see Mrs. Wendt in Guidance for further information.

SUSSLE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  June 30 and December 31 each year

Value: $5,000

Mission:  Sussle is an encyclopedia of the things YOU care about.  This is not your usual scholarship.  There is no application or essay, and it is actually fun.  By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and return, the best contributor will win the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States.
• US citizen or legal permanent resident.

Enter by using Sussle.org by contributing knowledge about your interests.

HEALTHY CHOICES SCHOLARSHIP - $500

DEADLINE:  April 30, 2013

To be eligible you must:

• Be currently attending school as a high school senior or as an undergraduate student.
• Be a resident of either Canada or the United States.
• Be currently attendding school on a full-time basis.

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.chiropractorkelowna.ca/chiropractors.php

SCHOLARSHIP BY DESIGN AWARD - $500

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2013

To be eligible a student must:

• Be currently attending school as a high school senior or as an undergraduate studentt.
• Be a resident of either Canada or the United States.
• Be currently attending school on a full-time basis.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org

BLACK AND LEE SCHOLARSHIP - $500

DEADLINE:  May 15, 2013

To be eligible a student must:

• Be between the ages of 15 and 20 on May 15th 2013.
• Submit answers to the essay question prior to the deadline.
• Be attending a post-secondary institution by the Fall of 2013.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php

CARETENDERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - $500

To be considered eligible you must:

• Be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the fall of 2013.
• In the fall of 2013, you must be attending a school in Canada or the United States.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.bellevilleretirementhomes.ca

YOUTH AUTOMOBILE SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE:  May 3, 2013

Civil  Service Employees Insurance Company has announced this year's award-winning Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Program for 2013, an essay competition for high school seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees.  They will award scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500 based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers.  The application is availabe at cseinsurance.com/scholarship.htm. 

LM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - &1,000

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2013

To be considered eligible for the LM Scholarship Program you must be:

Currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 yars of length or greater) by September.  Additionally, to be eligible a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.southsurreylawyers.ca

ROGERS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP - $500

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2013

To be eligible you must be:

Currently enrolled in a degree program (2 years in length or greater) by September.  Additionally, to be eligible a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.  Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.southsurreydentists.com

SEDARY & ASSOCIATES SCHOLARSHIP - $500

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2013

To be eligible a student must:

• Be between 16-22 on the day your application is due.
• Be enrolled in a college, university, trades, or technical school by no later than the Fall of 2013.
• Submit an essay answering the question on the sponsor's website.

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.surreylawyers.ca

LIFT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000

DEADLINE:  June 30, 2013

To be eligible for the scholarship you must be either:

• A current senior in high school or a freshman or sophomore in college/university
• Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada
• Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2013

Applications can be found by going to:  http://www.forkliftpartsincalifornia.com

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS!

UCI CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE YOUTH SUMMER SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM IS A SIX WEEK LABORATORY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY AT UCI FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & SENIORS.  IT IS FROM JUNE 24TH - AUGUST 7TH.  FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WTHE WEBSITE www.cri.bio.uci.edu. 

DISABILITY AWARENESS FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: To Mrs. Wendt by April 30, 2013

This scholarship is in memory of Sharon Sacks, co-founder of the Disability Awareness Foundation.  The Foundation will give awards to one or more deserving STUDENTS WHO HAVE A DISABILITY.  They will be chosen according to the following guidelines:

Applicant must be:

1. A resident of Orange County.
2. Be a senior student in good standing (as approved by a member of the high school guidance department).
3. Actively participate in at least one school program (i.e. club, sport, newspaper, etc., verification required).
4. Be well-rounded in terms of Academics (2.0 or better GPA).
5. Be involved in a community program.
6. Upon graduation, continue their education at a junior or four-year college, or an appropriate vocational school.
7. Show a desire to educate and inspire others to make the most of their potential.
8. Appicant must watch the promo assembly video from the link below prior to submitting their profile story.  http://web.me.com/junes/DAF/Video.html or go to www.disaf.org.  See Mrs. Wendt in Guidance for more details.

RMVC SCHOLARSHIP - CAPISTRANO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

DEADLINE:  To Mrs. Wendt by Monday, May 13, 2013

Two $500 scholarships are available for seniors at Capistrano Valley High School.  School and community service are the major considerations, as well as financial need.  Applications are available in Guidance.

MARBELLA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

The Marbella Scholarship Foundation was established to help fund college educations for local students.  Senior boys and girls who have participated on a golf team and have attended high school in South Orange County are eligible to apply for the scholarship.  Golfing ability is not a criterion for receiving the scholarhip,  Members of Marbella Country Club are not eligible to apply for the scholarship.  Academic achievement, community service, financial need, letters of recommendation, and a personal interview are all considered for the award.  The scholarship amount is $2,500 per academic year for a $10,000 total over the course of the recipient's 4-year college career, as long as the maintenance requirements are met.  Students must have an Academic GPA of no less than 3.2 and planning to attend a 4-year college or university.  Applications are available in Guidance.

FOROUTAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  Submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, May 13, 2013

This scholarship opportunity is intended for first generation immigrants who intend to enroll in college or vocational school in 2013.  Iranian students who immigrated or whose parents immigrated to the United States are encouraged to apply.  scholarships of up to $10,000 per year are available to eligible and qualified students admitted to an accredited university, college or vocational school.  The online application is abailable at www.foroutanfoundation.org.  More information is available in Guidance.

SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT JIM MIZELL MEMORIAL WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE EXTENDED:  April 30, 2013

Five students will be selected to receive $1,000 each towards pursuing a career in science, engineering, finance or environmental studies within the water industry, paid directly to their junior college or university.  All application information is available on SMWE's website:  http://www.smwd.com/community/scholarship.htm. 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  To Mrs. Wendt by May 10, 2013

Scholarships of $500 will be awarded to selected graduating high school seniors in the Gas Company's service territory who will be attending a vocational/technical schooL or two-year college.  Students attending a four-year college or university are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Applicants must be graduating seniors.
2. Students must enroll full-time in the fall.
3. High school graduates must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5.
4. Applicants must have demonstrated strong community involvement.
5. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
6. Applicants must have a domonstrated financial need.
7. Students with majors in engineering, business, accounting, and math will be given priority, which does not exclude other majors.
8. Children or dependents of elected or appointed officials are not eligible.
9. Children or dependents of Gas Company employees are not eligible.

Applications are available in Guidance.

SADDLEBACK COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2013

Saddleback College's Associated Student government will be recommending one graduating senior from ALL high schools in South Orange County to win a scholarship to cover up to the equivalent of 14 units for their first semester at Saddleback.  The scholarship is worth more than $650.

HERE'S HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Complete a Saddleback College application at www.cccapply.org
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov
3. Complete your online orientation, assessment testing, and student advisement at www.matriculation.edu
4. Submit official transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 GPA to Saddleback College's Office of Admissions and Record
5. Submit a scholarship application with personal statement on or before June 1, 2013

For more information visit www.saddleback.edu/fao/

B'NAI B'RITH SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  To Mrs. Wendt by Friday, May 10, 2013

This $500 scholarship is awarded in memory of Stuart Herman, a deceased member of the former Mission Viejo Lodge and generous benefactor of the scholarship program.

The following are the applicable guidelines:

1. The award is based 75% on scholarship and 25% on service.
2. Not more than five students per school will be interviewed.
3. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.  Interviewees should be well-rounded in terms of academics, school activities and community service.
4. Awards will be made on a totally non-sectarian basis.  Race, creed. color, religion and national origin will not be considered.

Applications are available in Guidance.

CAPISTRANO UNIFIED MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (CUMA) SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  To Mrs. Wendt by April 26th.  This is an extension to the previously announced deadline!!!!

CUMA is offering up to $750 in scholarship money to a qualified graduating senior who is planning on attending college in the fall.   It is also offering a $500 CUMA Legacy Scholarship to be awarded to children of paying CUMA employees who have a graduating senior.  Please see Mrs. Wendt for applications and details.

BankCard SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2013

This scholarship if offered to a senior who is headed to college and whose parent(s) or legal guardian is an active or new BankCard Services Merchant.  The application can be found online at www.e-bankcard.com.

B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE:  May 27, 2013

This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.

• There is no age restriction
• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next,
• This is not an academic scholarship but they would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are.
• Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years?  Why do you think this issue so important?

Your submissions must be sent by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com.

ORDER SONS OF ITALY SADDLEBACK VALLEY LODGE #2566

DEADLINE:  To Mrs. Wendt by Tuesday, May 14th

Applicant must be of Italian Ancestry and a graduating high school senior.  See Mrs. Wendt in Guidance for applications and details.  Two scholarships are available.