To My Scholarship Class

I am trying to make arrangements with the Financial Aid office to have laptops in the classroom next week so that one of their staff members can walk you through the COD Scholarship application. Let me know if you have your own laptop--we may not have enough for the whole class.

I want everyone to apply even if you don't think you qualify so that you can experience completing a scholarship application.

In the meantime,  try writing a brief essay which states your reason for being in college; who or what inspired you to select your major;  and your short and long term goals.

Remember that the first paragraph should be powerful.  Speak from the heart.  Check the archives on this BLOG for tips on writing your essay.  You can also GOOGLE "writing a scholarship essay" for some tips.  I will be giving very specific instructions in class on writing your essay, but, for now, you want to be able to apply for the scholarships which are coming up.  Also, read the section on writing your personal essay in the textbook.

You know where my office is.  That essay is the MOST IMPORTANT part of the application so ask for help if you need it.

Desert Outreach Foundation

Mark your calendar!! The 2013 Desert Outreach Foundation annual scholarship program will be available to download on February 15, 2013.

A minimum of five scholarships of between $1,300 - $1,500 per person will be awarded. 

Applications must be received by April 29, 2013. Finalists will be contacted for an interview with the Scholarship Committee to held in late April or early May, 2013.


www.desertoutreachfoundation.org

COD Scholarship

REMEMBER the deadline for the COD Scholarship is March 02, 2013.  If you haven't already applied,  please do so as soon as possible.  This is a fairly easy application and a good opportunity for you to win money for your college expenses.

 

If you need any help with your essay, please come in to see me.

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

A woman, age 35 or older
Low-income
U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associates degree, or a first bachelor's degree
Enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited school.

Deadline:  March 01, 2013

http://www.rankinfoundation.org

Pathways to Success

Up to $2500 for Community College for one year
Up to $5000 for Community College for two years
Up to $5,000 for university  for one year
Up to $10,000 for university for two years

Eligibility Requirements:

• You or your parents must have been residents of Coachella Valley over the past 3 years.
• Must have attended a CA high school for a minimum of 3 years and graduated or completed a GED in the state of CA.
• Must apply for FAFSA by March 2nd priority
• Must demonstrate financial need as identified by academic institutions & FAFSA
• Must be pursuing your first Bachelor or Associate degree at an accredited college, university or academic institution in US.
• Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and maintain full time enrollment throughout the academic year.  Third and fourth year college students must a have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• You will be expected to sign a contract with Pathways to Success involving you in scheduled events, mentoring, workshops, and web based interactions.
• You will be given preference if you have had previous involvement in college preparation program(s), demonstrate community leadership, have been involved in a career pathway program(s), and are first generation or first in the family to attend college.
• You must submit two letters of recommendation from a professor, counselor or community leader.
• You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
• You must submit a copy of your 2013-2014 Student Aid Report from FAFSA.

http://www.cvpts.com/text/pts_scholarship_text.html

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarships

Graduating, College-Bound High School Seniors

Deadline: January 10, 2013

Each year, the program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years--up to $40,000 total per recipient.  Awards are for undergraduate study only and may be used for educational-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board.  In addition, scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.

 

www.reaganfoundation.org

 

Burger King Scholarships

For graduating high school seniors who are college bound.

Deadline:  January 10, 2013

Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post secondary vocation/technical school.  recipients are selected based on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service.

Eligibility:  (Burger King--General Track)

• Be living in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
• Be graduating high school seniors (U.S. and Puerto Rico), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada
• Have GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2013-14 academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico

(Burger King employees will follow different requirements--check with your employer.)

www.haveityourwayfoundation.org