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Scholarships 2024-2025
DeadlineInformation and Requirements
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October
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NROTC Scholarship - Naval Reserve Officer Trainin Corps Scholarhip. $ 180,000
Early deadline - October 31st, 2024 Late deadline - January 31st, 2025.
Basic Requirements:
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December
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Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) Scholarship- Must be a Latinx/who has lived in Orange County for the past three years. OC graduate who plans to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university. First-generation college student. Financial need (must complete FAFSA or California Dream Act application and submit your Student Aid Report (SAR) or CalSAR.
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Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship - Merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of higher education. The scholarship is named after Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on education.
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Equitable Excellence Scholarship - To support students throughout their academic journeys, Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board. Click HERE for more infomration.
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SuperMoney Financial Literacy Scholarship SuperMoney's mission is to help everyone reach his or her financial goals. SuperMoney's Financial Literacy Scholarship seeks to celebrate students who share our same mission. Our scholarship program awards $2,500 a year to a student who wants to help Americans improve their financial wellness through continued education.
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$2,500 scholarship “No Sweat Scholarship”
Amount: $2500
Due Date: December 31st, 2024
Eligible Candidates: 8-12th grade students
Students Apply at https://cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Application Process: Apply at the URL above. Free application.
Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.
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CSEA Dependent Scholarship Are your dependents going to college or planning to enroll in college? The CSEA Dependent Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors as well as those currently enrolled in community colleges, college/universities, or trade/vocational schools. Applications will be available November 1, 2024.
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The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program We’re helping to send the next generation of leaders to college. Will you be next?
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers $40,000 college scholarships for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Application period: November 2024 - January 2nd, 2025
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| Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarship - Navy ROTC Program educates and trains qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line, the Navy Nurse Corps and the Marine Corps. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. | |
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US Air Force ROTC - Air Force ROTC offers a variety of scholarships that will help relieve the financial burden of a college education. Air Force ROTC Scholarships cover your tuition and most lab fees, plus an annual textbook allowance and up to $500 in spending cash monthly stipend.
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February
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Elks Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks members.
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California State PTA is excited to offer scholarships for graduating high school seniors. This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who are PTA members for volunteer service in their schools and communities. This scholarship can be applied towards courses at accredited colleges, universities, trade or technical schools. Additionally, graduating seniors who intend to pursue a career in the medical field are also eligible to receive one of two Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarships available this year.
More information about these opportunities and the application process and link can be found online HERE. Applications are due February 1.
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Harris Personal Injury Lawyers Inc., serving and representing accident victims in 13 locations across California offers a biannual, $1,000 scholarship to students who have demonstrated a determination to pursue their education despite suffering a difficult injury. Applications are due February 7, 2025
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2023 CSUF Black Student Scholarship Program Together, the Orange County
Community Foundation and CSUF have established a dedicated scholarship program to promote the college aspirations of Black students in our community. |
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Beverage Industry College Scholarship Program - Students qualify through their parent's or grandparent's employment with a company holding a valid California beverage alcohol license including restaurants, retail and wholesale grocery establishments, convenience stores, drug stores, airlines, wineries, breweries, etc.
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Discover Student Loans Scholarship. $50,000 in scholarships to high school and college students. Students are automatically entered to win a $2,500 scholarship when they sign up to receive helpful tips on planning and paying for college at College Covered. Five winners will be randomly drawn. No purchase or student loan is necessary for students to enter or win.
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National Charity League Monarch Chapter provides scholarship funds to local high school senior girls who have demonstrated a commitment to community service, philanthropic volunteerism and leadership, all in-line with our Chapter core values.
The NCL Monarch Scholarship applications are now open and will be accepted through February 18, 2025. Here is the link: NCL, Inc., Monarch Chapter
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The Vegetarian Resource Group - The Vegetarian Resource Group will award $10,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Deadline is FEBRUARY 20, 2025.
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The City of Mission Viejo Scholarship committee. Offers a scholarship opportunity ($1000) for high school seniors applying to college or trade school certificate programs. There are 5 awards to give out this year to those seniors attending south Orange County high schools. 2025 Application is coming soon. |
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OCCACCF grants $20,000 scholarships to EACH of 10 students of Chinese descent every year. |
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San Clemente Garden Club Scholarship There is a scholarship available through the San Clemente Garden Club for college bound students pursuing studies, certificates, or degrees related to Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Issues, and Conservation by promoting study in the areas of: Agriculture, Agronomy, Biological Sciences (excluding pre-med), Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Plant Biology, Plant Sciences, Viticulture, and Wildlife or Marine Science and related studies. Funds available to award 3 or more $2,000 scholarships. The application submission deadline is 3/1/25. More information at: https://www.sanclementegardenclub.com/scholarship |
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2025 CVHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Capistrano Valley High School PTSA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships this year for our graduating seniors. All seniors planning on attending a trade/professional school, community college or 4-year college or university after graduation are eligible. The number of scholarships available and amounts awarded depend upon the number and quality of applicants. The minimum scholarship award is $500. The CVHS PTSA Scholarships are awarded based primarily upon school and community
involvement/work experience, short essay response, and teacher recommendation. **All applicants MUST be current student members of the CVHS PTSA as of March 27, 2025.** Join online at https://jointotem.com/ca/mission-viejo/capistrano-valley-high-school-ptsa. Students with financial needs may qualify for a membership waiver; please talk to your guidance counselor. To be considered for a CVHS PTSA Scholarship, the student must submit a completed application
package. All forms can be found at https://www.cvhs.com/forms |
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CVHS Foundation Senior Scholarships: The Capistrano Valley High School Foundation will be awarding up to five scholarships of $500 each to Seniors who have made a positive impact while at CVHS. The deadline to apply is typically the end of March. Scholarship recipients will be selected by a committee of community representatives. The scholarship awards will be presented at the Capistrano Valley High School Senior Awards Ceremony in May. Click Here to apply. Questions can be emailed to the CVHS foundation at: foundation.cvhs@gmail.com
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Assistance League of Capo Valley (ALCV) Scholarship - This philanthropy provides scholarships to Capistrano Unified School District graduating seniors of military families, and families in need of financial support for college and technical school entrance.
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Pacific Coast Corvette Scholarship Program The Pacific Coast Corvettes (PCC) club scholarship in the amount of $3000 will be offered to an eligible candidate who is a graduating senior at a high school within the Capistrano Unified School District. Because PCC wishes to encourage automobile enthusiast activities and the continued advanced development of automotive technology, this scholarship is supportive of, but not necessarily limited to, that end. Deadline is March 31st. Apply HERE
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Hearthstone Scholarship Many students struggle to obtain a college degree due to the rising costs of education. To address this need, the Hearthstone Scholarship Fund was established in 2009. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to students who reside in a Hearthstone property or in the surrounding community. Application window open December - March.
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Create a Greeting Card Scholarship - $10,000 scholarship plus win $1,000 for SJHHS! Design a greeting card that will be published by The Gallery Collection.
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The Horatio Alger Scholarship for Juniors The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.
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Eagle Community Credit Union program is NOW OPEN to students pursuing a higher education this fall —whether you’re attending college, a trade school, or making a career change later in life. There’s no age limit to apply, and we welcome lifelong learners who are eager to invest in their future.
Scholarship award amount is $4,000
Deadline is March 31st.
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Warner Bros. Animation/Hanna-Barbera Honorship - $10,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to a graduating high school student passionate about the entertainment business. You must be enrolling in a college, university, or trade school to study animation. In addition, you will be awarded a paid internship during the summer. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Student View Scholarship Program is a unique opportunity for High School seniors. It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.
Student Insights were awarded the following prizes:
It is exceptionally easy to apply:
* NO minimum SAT or ACT score
* NO minimum grade point average * NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork * NO essays * NO application fees Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
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The Orange County Golden State Republican Woman's Club is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior , info , qualifications and application are on the website. The deadline is April 15, 2025
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The Capistrano Coast Chapter of the National Charity League is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2025 Scholarship Awards. We will be awarding $1000 scholarships to qualified applicants this year. These scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
Community Service & Leadership
Academic Experiences/Awards
Activities/Employment Experiences
One Essay (500 words)
One letter of recommendation from a trusted adult
The 2025 Scholarship Application deadline is April 15, 2025.
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The Society of Women Engineers Orange County Section (SWE-OC) was organized in 1983 and chartered in 1985. SWE-OC is a volunteer, nonprofit, educational, service organization whose members support the advancement of women in engineering. Through the generous support of businesses and individuals, scholarships are awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in the field of engineering and computer science. SWE-OC will award one Endowed Student Scholarship in the amount of $1,250. The minimum criteria for selection are as follows: ● Identify as a Female ● Must be a high school senior at a High School in the Orange County area of Southern California ● GPA of 3.0 or higher ● Plans to pursue a degree in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science Evaluation will be based on academic performance, work experience, community involvement, letter of recommendation, and evidence of leadership, motivation, character, and plans to pursue a career in engineering. The recipients of each scholarship will be announced & celebrated at the SWE-OC Professional Development Conference held in May. The online application must be submitted and all documentation emailed by no later than Sunday, April 6th. |
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Future Scholars Program - Each year at California State University Fullerton, up to fifty incoming freshman and first-year transfer students are selected as scholarship recipients and are awarded $1,500. Applicants must be first-time freshmen or first-year transfer students attending CSUF. In addition, must have earned a GPA of at least 2.5. For further information please contact the Future Scholars Program via email at futurescholars@fullerton.edu or via phone at (657) 278-5494. The CSUF Honors & Scholars Programs Joint Application will open for Fall 2025 in November 2024 through March 2, 2025.
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Abbott and Fenner Scholarship - $1000 scholarship awarded to the student who best writes an essay describing your educational goals explaining your plans on achieving the goals.
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The Brad Evans Scholarship is now open! This scholarship awards one student in the amount of $10,000. Please share the attached flyer with your student contacts and encourage them to apply for this great opportunity. For more information about Brad and the Brad Evans Foundation, please visit: http://www.bradevansfoundation.org/ [bradevansfoundation.org]
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Odenza Vacations College Scholarship - $500 scholarship awarded.
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July
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Course Hero Scholarships - Veteran Hero Scholarship; Rise-Up First Generation Scholarship; Community Hero Scholarship; High School Super Senior Scholarship
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Washington Media Scholars Foundation Scholarship - Two scholarships available; Media Scholars Program and Media Plan Case Competition ($10,000) and Media Fellows Program ($25,000). Application and information can be found at MediaScholars.org
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