Scholarship and College Information:(updated 01/07/2008 8:50am -cf)
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Did you apply to SDSU? Begin your scholarship search at http://www.sdsu.edu/scholarships. You will find a list of scholarships that are specific to SDSU students. You can search for a scholarship by your academic major or you can select a category that searches for "all students, any major."

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Renewed. Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for 2008.  In 2007 we had one winner from Arkansas and one from North Carolina. Please visit our website at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm to learn more about this opportunity.

Hispanic Scholarship Program: Scholarships are available to graduating seniors who are planning on attending a community college or four-year university. Go to WWW.HSF.NET to apply. You can apply on line between Sept 1 – Feb 18th 2009.

The Gates Millennium Scholarships are now available in the counseling center. Seniors must meet the following criteria:

•  Are African-Am, Am. Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic heritage.
•  Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of US
• Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of a 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
• Will be enrolling for the first time at a US accredited college or university as a full-time student, degree-seeking, first year student in the fall of 2009.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular activities , or other activities
• Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
• Have completed and submitted all three required forms ( Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form and Recommender Form) by the deadline…. January 12, 2009Amount of award is determined on financial need

The Muslim Students Association of UC San Diego are looking for seniors to participate in the MSA Scholarship. Scholarships of up to $1,000 will be awarded to Muslim High School Seniors of San Diego based on GPA, a personal statement, as well as an essay. Financial need will also be considered. Applications should be submitted online on their website at islam.ucsd.edu by Feb 29, 2009. You are expected to attend their MSA High School Conference at UCSD held on the UCSD campus on Jan 17, 2009. For more information, you can contact Sarah Elghraoui at selghrao@ucsd.edu

The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund awards recipients between $1,000 – 2,500. dollars. If you are a son or daughter whose parents work in the food industry (retail supermarkets, manufacturers, brokers or distributors of food products sold n retail food stores) and planning on enrolling as a full time student at a four year university, you will be eligible to apply. Go to www.sms.scholarshipamerican.org/davila to apply. Application deadline is January 20. 2009. 

Are you a Senior that has started you own business. Have owned and operated your business for at least one year and have at least one paid employee? If so, go to www.mckelveyfoundation.org for a scholarship offering. Deadline is Jan 25, 2009.

The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA is offering a scholarship for high school seniors who live in the community serviced by the Jackie Robinson’s YMCA. Applications are available in the counseling center and deadline is January 30, 2009. You must complete an application, write an essay, attach official transcript, submit the first official progress report, complete financial information, provide two letter of recommendation; list your community service and extra curricular activities.

The California State PTA is offering seniors a chance to apply for a $500.00 scholarship for your volunteer service in the school and/or community. Applications can be obtained at www.capta.org or in the counseling center. Students must be members of their PTSA and provide a current copy of their membership card. Deadline is Feb 1, 2009.

Burger King Scholars Program grants more than $11.7 million in scholarships to seniors. Awards of $1,000 to each recipient can use the money for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college. For a student to qualify, he/she must be a high school senior and a U.S. resident that meets their criteria. To obtain information about their eligibility criteria, please visit their web site at www.kb.com/scholars. Application deadline is Feb 2, 2009.

Are you a twin? If so, you could be eligible for scholarships awarded by the Southern California Mothers of Twins Club, Inc. Go to www.scmotc.org to download the application or pick one up from the counseling center. Deadline for application is Feb. 2, 2009.

The California Association of Collectors Educational Scholarship is awarding $2,500. to the first place  winner, $2,000 to the second place winner and $1,500 to the third place winner. The scholarship is based upon a simple one page application and three to four pages essay on “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years”. All entries must be postmarked by Feb 2, 2009. See their web site at: www.cacesf.org  You can use the award money towards tuition, fees and books. For further questions, call 916-929.2125. Entries can be e-mailed to cas@calcollectors.net

Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement of At&T is offering a scholarship. Qualifications are: 1) senior in good academic standing – GPA 3.44 weighted GPA or above, 2) plan on attending an accredited college ( 2-4 year) or vocational school. At least one scholarship will be awarded to the top-scoring child or legal dependent of a current APCA member in good standing. You can download the application from http://www.apca-att.org. All information can also be located in the counseling office with Shauna Fitzpatrick.  Applications must be submitted electronically at APCA@att.com by Feb. 2, 2009.

The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program could mean up to $5,000 per year for tuition, books, room and board for a senior who qualifies, applies and is selected. You must have a min. GPA of a 2.75, pursue a bachelor’s degree and be a permanent resident. Students can complete their application on line at www.kfcscholars.org Applications are available on line between Dec 1, 2008 – Feb 10, 2009.

San Diego Ford Dealers are sponsoring the Salute to Education Scholarships for seniors. Award money is $1,000. Selection criteria are based on school and/or community activities, personal character, goals and faculty recommendations. Students can apply in one of the following categories: 1) Arts, 2) Athletics, 3) Automotive, 4) Building Design/Construction, 5) Business Management/Administration, 6) Computer Science/Technology, 7) Education, 8) General, 9) Language Arts, 10) Mathematics, 11) Medical, 12) Performing Arts, 13) Science, 14) Social Science, 15) Vocational/Technical. Applications are available in the counseling center from Shauna Fitzpatrick. Deadline is Friday, Feb 13, 2009.

All teachers need to recommend students for this scholarship. Sometimes they need a little encouraging!

US Bank Internet Scholarship Program is being offered to high school seniors in the amount of $1,000 for each award. No essays, no minimum GPA. Program runs through Feb 2009. Apply on line at: www.usbank.com/studentbanking

You can access an application through Shauna Fitzpatrick, counseling secretary or go on line at: www.sonsofitalyca.org Deadline for all applications is March 1, 2009.

Women in Construction is offering two $1,000 scholarships to a male or female pursuing any college degree and has a parent employed in the San Diego Construction industry; or a female student pursuing a college degree in a construction related profession such as Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management. Applications can be obtained in the counseling office. Deadline is March 6, 2009.

Body by Milk $7,500 scholarship for seniors: If you are an outstanding athletic who is looking for some extra cash for college, apply for the 12th annual “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year” award. The SAMMMY scholarship is looking for athletic directors, coaches, principals, teachers, guidance counselors, parents and relatives to nominate a student athlete for this award. Student should demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership and include milk as part of their healthy lifestyle. Applications and official rules are available on line at sammy.bodybymilk.com until March 6, 2009.

Win $3,500 in cash scholarship by competing in an essay contest on: Why is abstinence before marriage the best choice for teens today?” Go to www.LifeChoicesPoway.org for additional contest information. Deadline for contest is  March 15, 2009.

Asian Pacific Fund has eleven scholarship programs for high school seniors. Students with financial need, demonstrate motivation and potential to succeed and are from Asian decent are eligible to apply. Go to the following web site to see if any of them fits your profile: www.scholarships.com or www.fastweb.com. Go to: www.asianpacificfund.org  to download scholarship applications Deadline is March 25, 2009.

The Janice M Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was created to honor those who were killed during the 911 terrorist attacks. Seniors can apply for these scholarships if they meet the criteria. Six scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,500. Applications are available in the counseling office ( Shauna Fitzpatrick) . 45% of the recipients will be chosen on the basis of NEED. Please feel free to contact or e-mail with questions to: Geraldine@starpower.net or 703-981-0535. Deadline is March 31, 2009.

Are you a member of the Point Loma Credit Union? If so, you could be eligible for a $2,500. Scholarship. Scholarships are based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and an essay. Pick up an application from Shauna Fitzpatrick or contact the call center at 858-495-3400. Deadline is March 31, 2009.

Are you a senior who is interested in pursuing a career in Marine Biology? If so, you can apply for the Brian Graves Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will be paid directly to the “four year” college of your choice.!!Applications are available in the counseling center. Deadline is April 1, 2009.

The Future Educators Scholarship Program is providing scholarships for students interested in becoming teachers. You must: 1) have satisfactory citizenship and grades, 2) demonstrate financial need, 3) demonstrate community involvement, 4) sign a letter of intent to pursue a course of study leading to a teaching credential and 5) seek employment as a teacher with SDUSD. Additional scholarships will also be available for students in math and science from the estate of educators Virginia and Jack Mashin. Applications are available in the counseling office from Shauna Fitzpatrick. Deadline is April 2, 2009.

The Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego is awarding $41,000 to eight gifted musicians. Auditions for the scholarships will be held on May 28th 2009 at Smith Recital Hall at SDSU. The deadline for the receipt of Preliminary applications is April 28, 2009. Final auditions will be held on May 30th. Application fee is $15.00. You can download application from Musical Merit’s website at: www.musicalmmerit.org or come to the counseling center for a copy. All information is also available in the counseling office with Shauna Fitzpatrick.

The Grand Lodge of California Order Sons of Italy is providing scholarships for seniors in the following categories: 1) academic awards, 2) athletic scholarship, 3) Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for the summer of 09.

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline is June 27, 2009. Amount of Award  -  $500.00. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution. Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.

Students, who apply, must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian descent
• Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited Trade School, College, University or Community College for the fall of 2009
• Applicants applying for the Athletic Scholarship must be pursuing a career in Sprots or other Sports related professions

Are you a senior planning on attending CSU, Sacramento? If so, there is a scholarship offering of $1000. called the Balanced Man Scholarship. Deadline is June 30, 2009. More information is available at www.sigep.org

College Applicants: If you are in need of your State I.D. Number for your college application, you can get it from your counselor or it will be posted in front of the registrar’s office.

Help fund your College Education through FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.csac.ca.gov/
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
www.ScholarshipTree.com (scholarships for the field of music, writing and art)
www.sdfoundation.org (to apply for over 100 scholarships with one common application)
www.fastwebmonster.com
www.fastaid.com
www.collegeboard.com/ (college board has a site for scholarship searches)
www.scholarshipprograms.org
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To better prepare you for completing scholarship applications, make sure you have completed the following:

• Visit the college web sites and determine which colleges would best meet students' needs
• Take the SAT/ACT prior to the month of November of senior year
• Finish your resume (include all rewards, extracurricular activities and community service activities)
• Letters of Recommendations from as least two teachers
• Copy of your transcript and test scores
• Start working on your college essay if applying to a UC school

Upcoming Events

Are you a senior who has been identified as Eligible in the Local Context (ELC)? You would be ranked in the top 4% of your class. If so, Santa Barbara will admit all California high school students for the fall of 2009. Let’s start working on those applications!

Seniors who are college bound……

If you have applied to four year universities: Please make sure that you have ordered an “official transcript” for each school that you applied to by going to the front office ( the registrar, Jill Brown) and completing a pink form. She will prepare the transcripts for you and place them in sealed envelopes but it will be your responsibility to send them. Give her 48 hours to prepare the transcripts before coming back to pick them up. Also make sure you go on line to www.collegeboard.com and/or www.actstudent.org to send your official test results to the schools you applied to. Submitting the requested documentation needs to be completed before Jan 31st or they will not consider your application.

If you are planning on attending a two or four year college…..

Starting January 1st you will be able to begin completing the FAFSA forms for financial aid. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to begin your application. Remember, during this difficult economic time, money will be short. The money will be distributed on a first-come first serve basis so do not procrastinate in applying for financial aid! Go to: www.pin.ed.gov to register for your FAFSA pin. This will satisfy the signature page of your FAFSA application.

Seniors who applied to San Diego State University:

SDSU received more than 55,000 applications for fall 2009. Applicants who did not fully complete their application will be notified via e-mail and postal mail that they need to submit required information by January 15, 2009. Applicants should check their application status by logging on to the SDSU WebPortal using their RedID number, and clicking on the “Admission Status” option. RedID numbers are sent to applicants within two weeks of applying. Students needing financial aid should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. They can estimate their family income information and correct it after submitting their tax return to the Internal Revenue Service. SDSU’s federal school code is 001151.

Seniors who have applied to UC Berkeley:

The Achievement Award Program is a four-year scholarship program for incoming freshman and a two-year scholarship program for incoming junior transfer students.  Scholars receive up to $6000 per year and a laptop computer, and take part in program events, seminars, and service to support their success at UC Berkeley. Student’s family income must be less than $86,000 per year, GPA at 3.0 or above. Apply on line between Dec 1 – Feb 2, 2009.

 For more information, please see our website www.alumni.berkeley.edu/scholarships

Juniors and Seniors: Interested in attending UC Irvine? You might be interested in the “Stay-over Program”. This program is designed to help students decide if UC Irvine is right for them. Irvine will be hosting students from Jan 14 – March 5th (Monday through Thursday). There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee for the stay-over. Limited session dates are available so call now to make your reservation at 949-824-5167 or email them at sop@uci.edu. Visit them at their web site at www.housing.uci.edu/sop

CHS College Admission Workshops:

Financial Aid Nights for Seniors Thursday, January 8, 2009, 7:30pm - 8:30pm at CHS Library. Primarily designed for senior parents. Financial aid Power poing presentation and assistance in completion of FAFSA, PROFILE and institutional forms.

PSAT Return Thursday, Januarey 15, 2009 7-8:30pm CHS Cafeteria. Usually the first meeting in this series for parents. Explanation of PSAT results, SAT/ACT information, early college admission planning materials, and suggested activities.

College Admission Night for Juniors Thursday, April 30, 2009 7-8:30pm CHS Cafeteria. For Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen and their parents. Information and materials for early planning for college and the college admission process.

Early Financial Aid Planning Tuesday, May 5, 2009 7-8:30pm CHS Cafeteria. Information and assistance in understanding the financial aid process and in calculation estimated family contribution and its role in college planning (Powerpoint presentation).

2008-09 Junior College Tour, March 4-8, 2009. We will be visiting 9 campuses, both UC and CSU and other fun activities. Cost is $350.00. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Applications will be accepted beginning Dec.1 at 7am on a first come first serve basis. They can be submitted to the Financial Office before school, lunch and after school. A $100 deposit, 3.0GPA in academics and citenship is required to attend. Only 40 students may attend. Any questions? Please see your counselor. Sponsored by the CHS PTSA.

WEBSITES:

www.assist.org (agreements between colleges regarding transferability of units)
www.aiccu.edu (private colleges in California)
www.csumentor.edu (CSU information)
www.ucop.edu (UC system)
www.cvc.edu (online learning for California Higher Education)
www.students.gov (student gateway to the U.S. Government)
www.uccp.org (prepare for the SAT or ACT online...anytime, anywhere!)
www.fafsa.ed.gov (filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

College Search websites:

www.uscollegesearch.org. U.S College Search is a guide to the nation's colleges, universities and online degrees. We offer one the most comprehensive guides to regional colleges on the Internet with a database of 9734 schools and universities
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

SCHOLARSHIPS WEBSITES:
www.fastweb.com
www.salliemae.com
www.ed.gov/offices/OPE
www.finaid.org
www.usafunds.org
www.americorps.org

Scholarship Search Services
www.collegequest.com
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.fastweb.com
www.petersons.com
www.srnexpress.com
www.gocollege.com
www.mach25.com
www.fastaid.com

Financial Aid:
www.financialaidsupersite.com
www.fastweb.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov

Scholarships:
www.scholarships.com
www.ScholarshipTree.com
www.sdfoundation.com
http://sandi.net/awards/index.htm

Military ROTC Scholarships:
Army: www.usma.edu
Navy: www.nada.navy.mil
Air Force: www.usafa.af.mil
U.S. Coast Guard: www.ega.edu
Merchant Marine: www.usmma.edu

Career Explorer: www.careerexplorer.net. Career Explorer is designed to help future college students find which career is best for them.  The site has aptitude tests, career videos for specific career fields and a number of articles to help students make good decisions about college.

Technical Schools Guide: www.technical-schools-guide.com

ACT registration:
www.act.org

SAT registration:
www.collegeboard.com

Test Prep Websites:
www.neverstoplearning.com
www.peterson.edu/educators
www.collegeboard.com/newsat/readiness

College Exploration:
www.csumentor.com
www.majors.com
www.collegeview.com
www.californiacolleges.com
www.eCampusTours.com
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
www.sdccd.net

OTHER INFORMATION:

Student Athletes, who are college-bound and hopeful for an athletic scholarship, must apply with the NCAA clearinghouse. The application process can be found in the “Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete”. You can also access the application at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net or by calling 1-800-638-3731. You must also send in the college applications to the colleges or universities that are considering you for an athletic scholarship.

Students with Disabilities:
College-bound students, who have an active IEP or have been on a 504 Plan for two years or more, are eligible for accommodations on College Board tests. An SSD Student Eligibility Form must be submitted for each student requesting accommodations. This form needs to be submitted five weeks prior to the test date. For more information, you can contact the Clairemont’s Head Counselor or SDRT person. You can also call 609-771-7137 or visit www.collegeboard.com/ssd for additional information.

www.SchoolSoup.com is proud to announce the addition of our proprietary Careers section.
Besides offering the most scholarship information (over $32 billion) on the internet, SchoolSoup now provides a Career Aptitude Test and detailed information on hundreds of careers. Go visit now and see what career would fit you the best.

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