The Tulare Joint Union High School District
G O L D S H EE T
"The Place to Start When Searching for College Scholarships"
G O L D S H EE T
"The Place to Start When Searching for College Scholarships"
General Directions
General Scholarship Application
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Ongoing Scholarship Opportunities
Amount: many scholarships and FULL RIDES
Criteria: Student should be well rounded, determined to
succeed and have demonstrated
Application Process: Apply at www.armyrotc.com
Deadline: Ongoing
C.S.U. Fresno Entrepreneur Scholarships (Lyles Center)--NEW 1/28/2011
Amount $5000.00
Criteria: Plan on attending Fresno State University and owning or starting a business
Application Process: Apply at www.lylescenter.com
Deadline: Open
C.S.U. Bakersfield Freshman Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $5,000
Criteria: Intend to enroll at CSU Bakersfield and good grades
Application Process: Apply at http://www.csub.edu/finaid/scholarships/scholarships.shtml
Deadline: Varies
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Take SAT or ACT and apply to DeVry University
Application
Process: Apply at http://www.devry.edu/tuition/scholarships-detail.jsp
Deadline: Different dates…apply now
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Amount: Amount Varies
Criteria: Plan to attend a 4 Year College, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, apply for (FAFSA), be a legal resident and be of Hispanic decent
Application Process: Apply at www.hsf.net
Deadline: Varies: Some due as soon as September 30, 2011
Imagine-America
Amount: Amount Varies
Criteria: U. S. Citizen;
Financial Nee; Volunteer Community Service
Application Process: Apply at www.imagine-america.org/
Deadline: Ongoing
MeritAid Scholarships
Amount: $ Varies
Criteria: GPA of 2.0 and higher and wanting to go to
college
Application
Process: Get organization’s application
at www.meritaid.com
Deadline: Ongoing
Outstanding Students Of America
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Participate in their Community and be involved in school activities and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application Process: Get organization’s application at: http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/
Deadline: Varies
Scholarships A-Z
Amount: (Many)
Criteria: Is your dream to graduate from college? Dreams can become reality for ALL students, regardless of immigration status. Search through the scholarship list and see how we can help you achieve your dreams.
Read each scholarship for criteria.
Application Process: Apply at http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/scholarships.html
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarships and Grants
Amount: Scholarship and Grants
Criteria: Depending on Scholarship
Application Process: Apply at www.sms.scholorshipamerica.org
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship for Student Wanting to Study Overseas
Amount: varies
Criteria: Search Engine for Scholarships-Many
Application Process: Apply at www.yfu-usa.org
Deadline: January/February
SCHOLARSHIPS U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Many – List of Scholarships
Application Process: Apply at: http://roybal-allard.house.gov/Students/ under: recourses for students
Deadline: Many
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Search Engine for Scholarships-Many
How to Apply: Many- Apply to them up to the day you go to College- APPLY NOW
Application Process: Apply at www.scholarships.com
Deadline: Ongoing
SCHOOLSOUP.COM NEW!
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Search Engine for Scholarships-Many
How to Apply: Many- Apply to them up to the day you go to College- APPLY NOW
Application Process: Apply at www.SchoolSoup.com
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship
Experts
Amount: $1,000.00 and more
Criteria: Search Engine for Scholarships-Many
Application Process: Apply at www.scholarshipexperts.com
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarships4Students.com
Amount: Varies.. Several scholarship opportunities listed
Criteria: Visit scholarships4students.com for details
Application Process: Visit website for details
Deadline: Varies
StudentScholarships.org
The Wells Fargo College STEPS Scholarship Program
Amount: (100) $1000
Criteria: Win scholarship by signing up online
Application Process: Sign at www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/started/scholarships/steps.jhtml
Deadline: Ongoing
UC Berkeley NEW! 3/9
Amount: Full Rides (Many)
Criteria: Read each scholarship for criteria
Application Process: Apply at http://scholarships.berkeley.edu/
Deadline: Ongoing
EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION--46 pages of scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP LIST
May
Kevin Blain Real Estate Team Scholarship--New 3-4
Amount: (3) scholarships of $2000.00
Criteria: Open to seniors who have maintained an active and impacting Christian faith throughout their four years of high school.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) and additional supplement plus
(2) letters of recommendation to your scholastic chairperson.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Tulare Historical Museum Scholarship--New 3-22
Amount: $200
Criteria: Student going on to college with an emphasis in history, art, or museum studies.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your school's scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Tulare Western Class of 1977 Scholarship--New 3-22 Western Only
Amount: TBD
Criteria: Student must be attending Tulare Western, Tulare Union, or Mission Oak High School, 3.0 min GPA, have a blood relative that graduated from T.W.H.S. Class of 1977.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) and supplement to your scholarship coordinator or send to: Janelle Parreira 2092 N. Adams Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Scholarship by Design--New 3-8
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be a current high school senior or an undergraduate student, a Canadian or U.S. resident and attending school on a full-time basis.
Application Process: Apply at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsforcollege.php
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - TU Only
Amount: $300
Criteria: TU FCA member and 2013 graduating high school senior
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application to Mrs. Muñoz or Ms. Denney, along with an essay, "How has Fellowship of Christian Athletes inspired you"?
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Pixley Woman's Scholarship--
Amount: $300 (1 at $300 or 2 at $150)
Criteria: Graduate of Pixley Union Elementary School, 3.0 GPA minimum, intends to enter trade school, or college/university in the fall of 2013.
Application Process: Submit your completed organization application to: Trudy James 682 Helene St. Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Kiwanis Club of Greater Tulare - Morning Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Tulare Western student only. Active Key Club Member, 3.0 GPA or better, planning on attending college or trade school with full time status.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Palo Verde Union Scholarship
Amount: TBA
Criteria: Must be a Palo Verde graduate with a GPA of 3.0 minimum
Application Process: Submit your completed organization application to: Mary Martin 9637 Avenue 196 Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 1, 2013
TUHS Girls Soccer Scholarship--New 3/6
Amount: TBD (To Be Decided)
Criteria: Senior TUHS girls soccer players planning to attend a 4-year university or 2-year junior college and playing soccer at the JC. Verification of University enrollment or JC soccer participation is required.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to Room 56.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Sandra Fowler Memorial Scholarship--New 2/8
Amount: $300
Criteria: Must be a Tipton Elementary School graduate and a graduating senior. Overall 3.0 GPA while attending high school
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: Jane Pharis P.O. Box 787 Tipton, CA 93272
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Tulare Host Lions Club Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Financial need, active participation in and outside of school.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Katie Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship (MO Only)
Amount: To Be Determined
Criteria: MO student who plans on pursuing a career in teaching, agricultural business, or medicine upon graduation from college.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to Denise Aguilar in the career center.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Mission Oak Social Studies Department Scholarship (MO Only)
Amount: $250
Criteria: Student who excelled in social studies courses at MOHS.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to Denise Aguilar in the career center.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Kiwanis Club of Greater Tulare - Morning Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Tulare Western student only. Active Key Club Member, 3.0 GPA or better, planning on attending college or trade school with full time status.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Buckman-Mitchell, Inc. Business Scholarship
Amount: $250
Criteria: Must attend a 2 or 4 year college/university. Must be a business student.
Application Process: Submit your TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your school scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Elita Hawley Central California AFS Endowment Fund
Amount: $500 - $6,000
Criteria: Please see attached
Application Process: Please see attached
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Pat Kavadas Memorial Scholarship--New 4/12
Amount: $500
Criteria: Graduating senior in the CIF Central Section, 3.0 min. GPA, must have participated in a Varsity sport during senior year, participation in a community volunteer program.
Application Process: Submit your completed organization application, along with transcript, 2 letters of recommendation and verification of acceptance to college/university to: Central California AAU c/o Guy Fowler 1255 North Cherry Avenue #524 Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 1, 2013
Read For Life Scholarship --New 4/22
Amount: $250
Criteria: Recognizing one graduating high school senior who has volunteered in the area of literacy in Tulare County. Must have 2.8 GPA and 50 hours of volunteer time in an area focused on improving literacy in Tulare County.
Application Process: Submit your completed organization application and essay to: Read For Life - Pass the Word 520 N. Lombard Visalia, CA 93291 or email all documents to: may.g.stevens@gmail.com
Deadline: May 1, 2013 (MUST BE RECEIVED BY, NOT JUST POSTMARKED)
J.D. Heiskell & Co. Scholarship--New 4/11
Amount: $1500 (3)
Criteria: 3.5 GPA min, agriculture future plans preferred.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: Christina Ashford 1939 Hillman Street Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 1, 2013
C.P.E.C. (Centro Portugues de Evangelization e Culture) --New 4/11
Amount: TBD
Criteria: Must be Portuguese or of Portuguese descent, Catholic, US citizen or permanent resident; 3.0 GPA or higher; Parents, grandparents, or student must be members of C.P.E.C. and in good standing.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Tulare Union Red & Gold Scholarship--New 4/22
Amount: To be determined
Criteria: Parents must be involved in Red & Gold
Application process: Submit your general TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Dan and Gina Dominguez AVID Scholarship - TU Only
Amount: $500
Criteria: Tulare Union AVID Student, in AVID at least 3 years, 3.0 G.P.A, must have an acceptance letter to a 4 year university/college
Application Process: See Mrs. Lew for an application
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Tulare Union MECHA Scholarship--New 3/18
Amount: $200
Criteria: Tulare Union student only, accepted to college/university, Latin descent, min 3.0 GPA.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: Genaro Casas 2852 W. Payson Ct. Visalia, CA 93291
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Tulare Friendship Club Scholarship
Amount: TBA
Criteria: Open to seniors from Tulare Western, Tulare Union, Mission Oak and Tech Prep, 2.5 GPA minimum, plans to enroll in 2-4 year college or trade school.
Application Process: Tech Prep students please hand write in your school name on top of application. All students submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: Tony Gray 644 E. Mariposa Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Independent Grocers Association Scholarship--New 4/12
Amount: 2 @ $500 each, one male and one female for each high school TU, TW and MO
Criteria: Good academic standing with plans of attending a college, university or trade school.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF): to your school scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Tulare Firefighters Association Public Service Scholarship
Amount: $500 (May award up to 3)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA; Interest in public service or has an immediate family member in the firefighter service..
Application Process: Submit your TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF), transcript and completed attachment with essay (Topic: Why are you choosing a career in public service? Why do you want to serve the public?) Give application packet to your school scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Liberty Elementary School Scholarship--New 4/12
Amount: TBA
Criteria: 3.0 GPA min, graduate of Liberty School, essay.
Application Process: Submit your completed organization application and essay to: Lucy Painter PTC President c/o Liberty Elementary School 11535 Avenue 264 Visalia, CA 93277
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Tulare Parks and Recreation Scholarship
Amount: $300
Criteria: Must have participated in a Tulare Recreation Program in the last four years.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: Hollie Tisthammer 830 So. Blackstone Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Dennis B. Moore Scholarship
Amount: $1100 (can vary depending on available funds)
Criteria: Tulare Union students only. GPA, financial need, community and school service.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Bob Mathias Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1750 (one male/one female recipient)
Criteria: Tulare Union student only. Academic achievement, participation in athletics, service to school and community, successfully pursue education at an accredited college or university.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Norm Warren Baseball Scholarship (Tulare Western Only) --New 4/26
Amount: To Be Announced
Criteria: 3.0 GPA minimum and a Tulare Western varsity baseball player.
Application Process: Turn in your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to the Tulare Western Scholarship Coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
Claudine Krohn Memorial Scholarship (Tulare Western Only) --New 4/26
Amount: $500 (2 @ $250 each)
Criteria: 3.0 GPA minimum, participated in a minimum of two (2) sports and two (2) years on a varsity team.
Application Process: Turn in your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to the Tulare Western Scholarship Coordinator.
Deadline: May 3, 2013
TUHS Class of 1975 Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Tulare Union student only. 3.2 GPA and active in school activities.
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: David Sharp 217 East Cardwell Visalia, CA 93277
Deadline: May 4, 2013
Azores Valley Golf Scholarship--New 4/22
Amount: To Be Announced
Criteria: Good GPA and participation in sports.
Application Process: Mail your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to Amaro Serpa, 1341 East Coelho Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274
May 5, 2013
Del Jones Memorial Scholarship - TU Only --New 3/4
Amount: 1- female $1,000 & 1-male $1,000
Criteria: Well-rounded student athlete with at least a 3.2 GPA and varsity sports participation. Someone with goals and aspirations of pursuing a college degree, and an overall strong sense of service.
Application Process: Submit your TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your TU scholarship coordinator.
Deadline: May 6, 2013
Tulare Union Volleyball Scholarship (Tulare Union Only) --New 5/2
Amount: 3 @ $300 each
Criteria: 4 year volleyball player, continue to play at the collegiate level and acceptance to a 2/4 year college in Fall 2013.
Application Process: Turn in your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to the Tulare Union Scholarship Coordinator or to Angela Webb at TUHS..
Deadline: May 6, 2013
Adam Torres Memorial Scholarship (TU & TW only) --New 4/22
Amount: $500
Criteria: 3.1 minimum GPA
Application process: submit your TJUHSD general application (Word, Excel, PDF) to your scholarship coordinator or mail to Paul Torres: 360 North B St. Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 10, 2013
Tulare County Lutheran Scholarship Program For Undergraduates3
Amount: TBA
Criteria: Any high school student who plans to attend a Lutheran college or university. Resident of Tulare County and a member of a Lutheran congregation.
Application Process: Submit your completed organization application to: Jody Jonas 625 4th Ave. S. Suite 1500 Minneapolis, MN 55415
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Cherry Avenue School CJSF Scholarship--New 5/9
Amount: TBD
Criteria: Previous member of Cherry Avenue CJSF and current active member of high school CSF.
Application process: submit your TJUHSD general application (Word, Excel, PDF) and transcript to: Susan Harrell 540 N. Cherry Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Central California Asian Pacific Women Scholarships--New 3/1
Amount: TBD
Criteria: Must be an Asian or Pacific Islander woman, US citizen or permanent legal resident, must be a resident of Central CA, academic achievement, extracurricular achievements, financial need.
Application Process: apply at www.ccapw.org
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Black and Lee Scholarship
Amount: 2- $500 awards
Criteria: Must be between the ages of 15 and 20 on May 15, 2013, be attending a post-secondary institution by the Fall of 2013 and submit answers to the essay question prior to the deadline.
Application Process: Apply at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipsandgrants.php
Deadline: May 15, 2013
Cookies For College Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Financial need, community service/community involvement, planning on attending a 2yr or 4yr school, minimum 2.75 GPA
Application Process: Submit your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to: Sara Souza 1935 N. M St. Tulare, CA 93274
Deadline: May 16, 2013
B. Davis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Students locating scholarships
Application Process: Apply at: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: May 27, 2013
Pursuing Victory With Honor Scholarship--New 5/13
Amount: $500
Criteria: 2013 Graduate of any high school in Tulare County, 3.0 GPA. Exhibit exceptional sportsmanship, school and community service, and leadership. Plan to attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student (12 units or more) during the 2013-14 academic year.
Application Process: Apply at www.tcoe.org/pvwhscholarship. If you have questions about the scholarship or application, please contact Kelley Petty at (559) 740-4303.
Deadline: May 28, 2013
LM Scholarship--New 3/8
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September, must have a 3.0 GPA or greater and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.
Application Process: Apply at www.forklifttrainingtorontoontario.ca
Deadline: May 31, 2013
Caretenders Scholarship--New 3/8
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be attending an accredited university, college, trades, or technical school in the U.S. or Canada in the Fall of 2013.
Application Process: Apply at www.kelownaretirementhomes.ca
Deadline: May 31, 2013
California Teacher Association Scholarship (CTA)--New 5/2
Amount: TBD
Criteria: must be graduating with a 2.0 GPA or higher, be enrolled in an accredited 4 year or 2 year university or college, have a parent or legal guardian who is a full member of the TJUHSD CTA.
Application Process: Send your completed TJUHSD application (Word, Excel, PDF) to Danny Dutto, 755 E. Tulare Ave., Tulare, CA 93274.
Deadline: May 31, 2012
June
Rogers Community Volunteer Scholarship--New 3/8
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be attending school on a full-time basis during the Fall of 2013 and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at any level. Must have contributed a minimum of 10 hours of non-paid, volunteer service within your community during the last 12 months and have maintained a 2.5 GPA or greater.
Application Process: Apply at www.southsurreydentists.com
Deadline: June 1, 2013
BigSun Scholarship--New 9/5
Amount: $500.00
Criteria: Athlete student wanting to continue their education.
Application Process: Apply at www.bigsunathletics.com
Deadline: June 21, 2013
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program--New 9/5
Amount: $1000
Criteria: Essay on topic given on the website
Application Process: Apply at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 14, 2013
Sedary & Associates Scholarship--New 3/8
Amount: $500
Criteria: Must be between the ages of 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, and submit an essay answering the question on the sponsors website.
Application Process: Apply at www.surreylawyers.ca
Deadline: June 15, 2013
BBG Communications Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Must be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2012, submit answers to the two essay questions which can be found on the application page prior to the June 30, 2012 deadline.
Application Process: apply at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
Deadline: June 30, 2013
Lift Parts Express Scholarship--New 3/8
Amount: $ 1, 000
Criteria: A current high school senior or college/university freshman or sophomore, a legal resident of the U.S. or Canada, enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2013.
Application Process: Apply at www.forkliftpartsincalifornia.com
Deadline: June 30, 2013
Sussle Scholarship
Amount: $5,000 paid to your school for tuition and fees
Criteria: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students as of Fall, 2013 at an accredited college or university in the United States. US citizens or legal permanent residents. Win $50 weekly awards along the way.
Application Process: THIS IS NOT YOUR USUAL SCHOLARSHIP. No application or essay. Contribute knowledge about stuff you already know.
URL: http://sussle.org/scholarship
Deadline: Enter any time before midnight June 30, 2013 Pacific time, however, you'll have more time to contribute if you start early.
JULY
Chafee Grant Program
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Senior planning to attend a 4-year college, community college, must have FAFSA, Foster or
Previously in foster care.
Application Process: Apply at www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
Deadline: July 1, 2013