In order to earn a diploma from SOAR High School, students must meet specific criteria:
1. Earn a total of 230 credits.
2. Meet the State Algebra requirement.

Things You Need To Know

Things You Need To Know informs students of registration, fees, fines, withdrawals/drops, requirements, restrictions, as well as rules pertaining to SOAR High School/Antelope Valley College. It is recommended to read the entirety of this document as it contains pertinent information about the program. Good Luck!

COLLEGE REGISTRATION

Fall and Summer registrations take place in the Spring. 

Spring and Intersession registrations take place in the Fall. 
 

General Information

• All registrations are completed online by the student through the student’s myAVC portal.
• Registration dates and deadlines are communicated via SOAR High School and AVC email and through AVID classes prior to registration, each semester. 
• Students MUST be registered in an AVC academic course to continue attendance at SOAR.
• College classes CANNOT conflict with high school classes (review your high school schedule prior to college registration). 
• Students may ONLY register for classes from the IGETC list.  If students register for classes that are NOT on the IGETC, they will be required to drop the class and will incur a fine. 

Freshman Specifics:

• ONLY one of the required foundational courses (HD101 or LIB101) and one PE course (KINF or DA) per semester are allowed in your Freshman year.  (See list under “Required Foundation Courses for ALL students at SOAR High School”).
• AVC Summer Course (after 9th grade): must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school and college in order to take 1 AVC course.

Sophomore Specifics:

• Limited to 6 units at AVC per semester. Minimum 3.0 GPA required to take more than 1 AVC course.
• May not take any Communications courses during this year.
• NEW Sophomores must complete foundational courses before moving on to other AVC courses. 
• AVC Summer Courses (after 10th grade):  Minimum 2.5 GPA is required to take 1 course and minimum 3.0 to take 2 AVC courses.  Max units allowed=6.

Junior Specifics:

• Limited to 9 units at AVC per semester.  Minimum 3.0 GPA to take more than 1 AVC course.
• AVC Summer Courses (after 11th grade):    Minimum 2.5 GPA is required to take 1 course and minimum 3.0 to take 2 AVC courses.  Max units allowed=9.

 Senior Specifics:

• Limited to 11.5 units at AVC per semester.  Minimum 3.0 GPA to take more than 1 AVC course.
• If a college course is being taken to meet a high school graduation requirement, the student must meet with their high school counselor.
• High school graduation requirement cannot be completed at AVC during the spring semester of a student’s senior year. 

Summer Classes and Intersession

• In order to take a Summer AVC course you MUST have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in high school and college.
• In order to take more than 1 Summer AVC course you MUST have a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average in high school and college.

Online and Palmdale Classes 

• If you take an online, night, or Palmdale course permission is required. This form is available in the SOAR office. Freshmen are EXCLUDED from taking these classes.

WITHDRAWALS AND/OR DROPS

• Once college registration for SOAR students closes, students must complete an AVC Drop Request Form to withdraw from a class. This must be done by the drop date established by SOAR. The form is available in the SOAR Office. The request will be processed once the $50 fine is received and the textbook is returned to SSV 180 (cash or check only made payable to AVC).
• Once the drop date has passed, if an AVC class is dropped by either the student or instructor, this will incur a $50 processing drop fine payable to AVC in SSV 180 (cash or check only).
• If a student withdraws or an instructor drops you from a class, you may be removed from the SOAR program if you no longer have any academic classes. If you continue in the program you will be limited to one academic class the next semester.

PAYING FINES AND FEES

• Always have your college ID with you when paying fines and fees.
• The Student Health Fee along with the $1 Student Representation Fee must be paid online or at the Cashier’s Office by 11:30 p.m. on the day you register for college classes or you will be dropped from your classes.
• College fees, like library fines or parking permits, can be paid at the Cashier’s Office, located in the SSV building.
• All SOAR fines such as late textbook fines, SOAR class drop fines, or SOAR repeat class fines, must be paid at the Student Life and Services Office, T-700.
• All fines (except withdrawal drop fines) must be paid before the next registration cycle begins.
• Students are responsible to pay any fines and fees incurred.
• No additional registrations can occur if there are ANY holds on your college record such as owing money for dropping a class, a library fine, or student fees.

Required Foundation Courses for ALL students at SOAR High School

• HD101 - College & Life Management
• Lib 101 - Intro to Acad. Lib Research
• (PE) Kinesiology or Dance 
  • Note - When registering it is referred to as Kinesiology (e.g. KINF 108 or DA 102)
• HE101 - Introduction to Health Education
  • Note - That is if you did not complete this class during the summer before your 9th grade year.

 After a student completes the foundational course work, they should refer to their Student Education Plan (SEP) and the IGETC form (from the school year the student began high school) for approved AVC course options. Student Educational Plans will be completed annually

A-G REQUIREMENTS

A-G requirements must be completed to be eligible for a four-year college or university.  UC/CSU’s will only accept a grade of C or better in A-G coursework.

• Students must complete their Foreign Language and Visual Performing Arts A-G requirements at AVC. See the IGETC for which classes you can take to meet these requirements. 

VPA:

• Visual and Performing Arts requirement are met with courses in Area 3 of the IGETC. 
  • NOTE: Language, English, History, Philosophy and Photo classes in Area 3 of the IGETC cannot be used to meet the VPA requirement. 

Foreign Language:

• DO NOT take CHIN or LATN. 
• A 101 level language course must be completed for foreign language even though it is not indicated on the IGETC. 
• It is recommended you take a 102 level language class as soon as possible after completing a 101 level language course. 

A-G approved coursework for both SOAR and AVC can be found at http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/  .

GETTING A “D” OR “F”

**You MUST maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA for high school and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in college in order to continue to attend SOAR High School**

In College:

• If you received a D or F in a college course, every attempt must be made to retake that course the following semester (or summer school, if applicable).
• Students who get a D or F in a college class will be required to pay for the class.
• If a new textbook is required or is not in the SOAR book inventory, student will be required to pay for the textbook.
• Payment must be paid at the time of registration to T-700-E in cash or a check made out to AVC with the memo indicating which class they are repeating.

In high school: 

• If you received a D in a high school A- G course, every attempt must be made to retake that course during summer school, if applicable.  If you received an F in a high school class you MUST retake the course at summer school. 

 Academic Probation (AP):

• Students will be placed on AP based on their high school or AVC GPA from the previous semester.
• High School GPA’s below a 2.5 or AVC GPA’s below a 2.0 will result in AP placement.
• A grade of a D or an F during the semester at the 5-week and quarter marks for freshman and quarter marks for 10th-12th grade students will also result in placement in AP.
• A student on academic probation must complete a certain amount of hours for academic probation per week, as defined in the AP contract.
• A student who is on AVC or high school probation may be withdrawn from the program at the end of the semester if grades have not improved.

TEXTBOOKS

• ALL college textbooks must be returned to the SOAR textbook return, T-500 (Books Help), by the Monday following the end of the term or there will be a $25.00 fine per class.
• If textbooks are not returned within one week after the last day of the term, you will be charged the full cost of replacing each late book, a hold will be placed on your college record, and you will not be able to register for any future terms, nor be issued any additional textbooks until it is cleared.
• Fines for late books should be paid in T-700.
• All fines MUST be paid before college textbooks are released to students.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES

• The CA College Promise Grant must be submitted every year you are in the SOAR program. You must complete this prior to the deadline. Failure to meet the deadline can result in removal from the SOAR program.
• Any medical condition that occurs while enrolled in SOAR which may result in missing college classes must be reported to the college instructor, the high school office, and Dr. Zimmerman’s office.
• It is your responsibility to make sure that your address, phone and email are current with AVC and SOAR. This can be done online or in person through the Admission and Records Office in the Student Services building for AVC and the SOAR Office for high school.
• Make sure you ALWAYS have your college ID when conducting college business.
• Log into myAVC to make sure it works. If it does not, call the help desk at (661) 722-6300, ext. 6535 or 6605 or go to the computer lab for assistance.
• Check your AVC and district emails DAILY.

AVC GRADUATION

• You must apply for graduation in the Graduation Office, SSV 117, by the deadline established by the Graduation Office.
• Verify that you do not have a FERPA hold on your record at the Graduation Office if you want your name to appear in the Commencement Program. Take a photo ID to Admissions and Records to complete the form.
• The SOAR program does not pay for your cap and gown, but if you need help with this contact Dr. Zimmerman.

TOTAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE SOAR PROGRAM

• If you withdraw from the SOAR program during the semester, all textbooks must be returned. If all textbooks are not returned at the time you withdraw, you will be charged the cost of replacing the textbooks.
•  It is your responsibility to review the SOAR Rules, and follow them, so that you understand:
  - Student options to return to SOAR
  - How to return to AVC as a Special Admit Student
  - How to have your transcripts released as a high school graduate

Things You Need to Know 2020-21

Things You Need To Know -Senior year/5th year

AVC GRADUATION

• You must apply for graduation in the Graduation Office, SSV 117, by the deadline.
• Verify that you do not have a FERPA (privacy) hold on your record at the Graduation Office if you want your name to appear in the Commencement Program. Take a photo ID to Admissions and Records to complete the form.
• The SOAR program does not pay for your cap and gown, but if you need help with this contact Dr. Zimmerman.

ALL SENIORS

• Complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA by March 2^nd and include AVC school code: 001113
• Complete a new AVC application online for SUMMER 2021 as a HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.
• Pass ALL High School and AVC college classes with a “C” or better in your senior year.
• If you plan to attend summer school at AVC or any other university you will also complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA, include AVC school code: 001113

5^th YEAR SPECIFICS

• Failure to complete or comply with all bullets in this section AND in the “All Senior” section of this document will make you ineligible for the 5^th year at AVC.
• You must be enrolled for the Fall 2021 semester of your additional year to be funded for the Intersession and Spring terms if you still need to finish your Associates Degree or transfer courses.  All of these courses must be listed on your Student Educational Plan (SEP) for the SOAR program to pay.
• You must earn at least a 2.00 grade point average in each semester/term in which you are enrolled to continue to be funded by the SOAR program.
• You must complete the online orientation if not already completed.
• Students not receiving financial aid (BOG, Cal-Grant) will be funded by SOAR program and must enroll in a minimum of 15 units each semester in attendance to qualify for funding.

5^th YEAR NAVIGATION

• REGISTRATION
  • Make sure all fees and fines are paid so there are no holds on your records – check online for holds.
  • You will be given an appointment time to register online through your myAVC portal. You will register online on your own.
  • Classes must be on your Student Education Plan (SEP). 
  • Spring semester of the 5^th year is your last semester funded by the SOAR program.

• FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • All students must complete 2021-2022 FAFSA by March 2^nd and include the AVC school code:  001113 to be funded for the 5^th year. This will determine your financial aid eligibility.  It is YOUR responsibility to follow up with the Financial Aid Office to see if there are any issues associated with your application.
  • Repeat courses and textbooks will not be paid for by the program.

• TEXTBOOKS
  • All students must apply online @ https://www.avc.edu/studentservices/bookshelp.
  • Textbooks for SOAR students completing their additional year will be purchased by the Books Help Program and distributed through Student Equity Office.

Things You Need to Know-Senior Year/5th Year/ with Signature Page

Princeton Review

We had a lot of enthusiasm last year from students, parents, and faculty when we launched our live homework help program, Princeton Review’s Homework Help. This service will be available again this year. 

Homework help is available to all students in the district.  Each student is allotted an initial 20 hours of LIVE 24/7 tutoring.  Additional hours will be made available to students that take full advantage of this service.

Students can access Princeton Review when logged into their Student PowerSchool Portal by selecting the Homework Help/Live Tutors icon.  Students will use their school ID number as their username, and their password will be their PowerSchool password.  

The Subject Requirement:

• History/social science (“a”) – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of American government or civics.

• English (“b”) – Four years of college preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and modern literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking.

• Mathematics (“c”) – Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include or integrate the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.

• Laboratory science (“d”) – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.

• Language other than English (“e”) – Two years of the same language other than English or equivalent to the second level of high school instruction.

• Visual and performing arts (“f”) – One year chosen from dance, music, theater or the visual arts.

• College-preparatory elective (“g”) – One year chosen from the “a-f” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely in the elective area.

A brag sheet is used to write information about yourself that can be given to a staff member (teacher, counselor, etc.), coach, club advisor, or employer when asking for a letter of recommendation.

• Be as specific as possible.
• Save this document so you can go back to it and update it as often as necessary and print copies when needed.
• Make sure you give your recommenders plenty of time to complete their letters, at least 2 weeks in advance.
• Ask them to save their recommendations for you so you may ask them for an updated reference letter in the future.

SOAR Brag sheet Fillable

There is also a more detailed brag sheet available in Naviance Student that we would prefer students to use for teacher and counselor recommendations.  Students can go to their Naviance Student portal by logging into PowerSchool and clicking on the "Naviance" link to the left of the page, then the "About Me" link once in Naviance, and finally the "SOAR Brag Sheet Survey" on the About Me page.   This form can be edited and updated at any time.

UC WEBSITE

UC TIPS AND TOOLS

uc pERSONAL iNSIGHT qUESTIONS

ACADEMIC PLANNERS - For students grades 9-12

mY aCADEMIC pLANNER EAOP

UC YOUR ACADEMIC PLANNER

WEBSITE

*Applications for Fall 2020 will open on October 1st, 2019

WEBSITE

WEBSITE

There's something special about being the first…

…especially being the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. I'm First! is an online community for first-generation college students—and their supporters. Hear inspiring stories and share your own, discover colleges that care about first-gen students, find answers to your questions about college, and receive guidance on the road to and through college.

WEBSITE

Use Collegeboard's "Big Future" site to search for colleges, narrow down majors and career options, learn how to pay for college, and how to make a tangible plan. They offer information on everything from careers and majors to personal statements and financial aid. Use Big Future to prepare yourself for the road ahead!

WEBSITE

We connect first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life-changing counselors and mentors.

We take the stress out of your college search

Build and organize a college list, rank colleges based on fit, keep track of important application deadlines, and celebrate your acceptance letters.

WEBSITE

Testing is a necessary step toward college and is often a requirement to be considered "eligible" for consideration to a four year college/university. Whether it is the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or the UC Writing Exam, students will most likely be testing at some point throughout their high school experience. This page will provide valuable information regarding testing that is often required for college entrance.

DUE TO COVID-19 TESTING REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED AT SEVERAL INSTITUTIONS, PLEASE CHECK INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONS FOR REQUIREMENTS.

PSAT

The PSAT 8/9 and the PSAT/NMSQT are highly relevant to your future success because they focus on the skills and knowledge at the heart of education. They’ll measure:

• What you learn in high school
• What you need to succeed in college

If you think the key to a high score is memorizing words and facts you’ll never use in the real world, think again. You don’t have to discover secret tricks or cram the night before. The best way to prepare for the test is to:

• Take challenging courses
• Do your homework
• Prepare for tests and quizzes
• Ask and answer lots of questions

In short, take charge of your education and learn as much as you can!

The PSAT is not currently scheduled to be offered at SOAR due to COVID-19.  

PSAT 8/9 Student Guide      

PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide

PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 Score Ranges

PSAT test scores from the October 2019 test are available at www.collegeboard.org.

PSAT Scores and Information

The world needs more people who can solve problems, communicate clearly, and understand complex relationships. The SAT Suite of Assessments focuses on the skills and knowledge that will help today’s students meet that need.

The tests are designed to:

• Measure the essential ingredients for college and career readiness and success, as shown by research.
• Have a stronger connection to classroom learning.
• Inspire productive practice.

REMINDER: Sign up for the SAT with the Essay

SAT Registration

Need some help studying? Check out the new targeted SAT Test prep from Khan Academy.

Khan Academy SAT Prep

• ACT test scores are accepted by all four-year US colleges and universities, including highly selective institutions.
• The ACT is not an aptitude or an IQ test. Questions are directly related to what students have learned in high school courses.

Registering for the ACT Test

You'll need to create an ACT student web account or log in to your existing account (see image). Registration includes a career exploration component that relates to your personal characteristics and career options to help you start thinking about future plans.

Registration takes approximately 40 minutes. As you go through the process, the system will periodically save your data, so you can stop any time and return when you're ready.

We recommend that you have the following items handy for registration:

• Your high school course information
• Payment method
• Photo (now or anytime before the photo deadline)

FEE WAIVER REQUEST FORM

ACT Registration

Entry Level Writing

Entry Level Writing Requirement Website

FAFSA

FAFSA Website

- OPENS OCTOBER 1ST ANNUALLY

DREAM ACT

Dream Act Website

- Due March 2nd Annually

CSAC

CSAC

- For California State Aid Information

In order to receive a Cal-Grant, a student must meet the criteria and submit their FAFSA/Dream Act and Allow their school to submit their Cal-Grant GPA Verification by the March 2nd deadline.

Create an account (After submitting the FAFSA or DREAM ACT) @ MY GRANT INFO and find out if you are eligible to receive a Cal-Grant

Cal-Grant Program Income Ceilings

Cal-Grant Opt Out Forms

Per Assembly Bill (AB) 2160, all seniors will have a Cal Grant GPA submitted electronically by their high school, to the California Student Aid Commission, unless a signed Opt Out form is returned to the Guidance Office (Rm. S3 for the purpose of this document) by October 1st of their senior year. Please see the English or Spanish version of this document below for more information regarding the process.

• Cal Grant Opt Out - English
• Spanish Cal Grant Opt Out

UC BLUE+GOLD OPPORTUNITY

For eligible CA students whose annual income is under $80,000, UC's system wide tuition and fees will be fully covered during your first four years at UC (or two years if you are a transfer student) up to your financial need. Blue + Gold students with sufficient financial need can qualify for EVEN MORE aid to help reduce the cost of attending UC.

VIDEOS:

Overview of the Financial Aid Process

FAFSA Overview

Dream Act Overview

MATRICULATION

Graduates of SOAR High School have been admitted to the following 4-year colleges:

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

JANUARY

JFK Profile in Courage Contest (9th-12th): $10,000, describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. DEADLINE: 1/15/21

Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship (12th): $1,000, 600-800 word essay that describes a challenge you faced, how you overcame it, and how the experience affected you. DEADLINE: 1/15/21

CSTA Scholarship (12th): $10,000, plan to study computer science, create an original computational artifact (e.g., program), description of project and development (two essays of <1,000 words each), project source code and executable file, short video showing and describing the project (2-5 minutes), consent form. DEADLINE: 1/18/21

The Coolidge Scholarship (11th): Full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. DEADLINE: 1/20/21

Live Mas Scholarship (12th): Up to $25,000, submit a 2-minute video that addresses - what is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it? How do you plan to use your passion to uniquely make a positive change in your community or the world? How will your education help enable you to pursue your passion and make a change? DEADLINE: 1/20/21

C-SPAN Student Cam Contest (9th-12th): $5,000, create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme. DEADLINE: 1/20/21

Points Foundation Scholarship (12th): Up to $10,000, leadership & service, academic excellence, working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community, financial need.  DEADLINE: 1/25/21

Black College Expo Scholarship (11th-12th): Amount TBD, essay about "Why is a College Education Important to Me."  DEADLINE: 1/25/21

Equitable Excellence Scholarship (12th): Up to $25,000, demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service. DEADLINE: 1/28/21

Safe Jobs For Youth Poster Contest (14-18 years old): $300, create a poster in any language with a theme related to Safe Jobs for Youth, specifically with workplace safety as it relates to the real threat of COVID-19. DEADLINE: 1/29/21

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, 140-character message about technology addiction. DEADLINE: 1/30/21

InspirASIAN Scholarship (12th): $2000, 3.4+UW GPA, Essay on "Making A Difference in My Community". DEADLINE: 1/31/21

Stars Soaring with Resilience Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, complete the online application and write a response explaining how the COVID-19 pandemic affected you and your family. DEADLINE: 1/31/21

Cappex Easy Money Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, No essay or minimum GPA required to win. DEADLINE: 1/31/21

FEBRUARY

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Jenny Parks Memorial Scholarship (12th): Up to $15,000, 3.2+GPA, proof of 70 hours minimum of community service, 1000 word essay, transcript, one letter of recommendation. DEADLINE: 2/1/21

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship (12th): Up to $30,000, plan to attend a four year, community service, leadership, financial aid, min 1000 combined SAT score or ACT Composite score of 21. DEADLINE: 2/1/21

Significant Challenge Scholarship (12th): $5,000, 3.4+ GPA, leadership, challenging coursework, and  planning to go to college. DEADLINE: 2/1/21

Live Deliberately Essay Contest (9th-12th): $500, 750 words or less response to the writing prompt. DEADLINE: 2/16/21

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* AVC Foundation Scholarship (10th-12th): Amounts Vary by donor, 2.0+ GPA, must be enrolled in at least 6 units. DEADLINE: 2/19/21

2021 Civics Education Essay Contest (9th-12th): 500 words or less about what the rule of law means to you. DEADLINE: 2/26/21

MARCH

Microsoft Disability Scholarship (12th): $20,000, 3.0+ GPA, living with a disability (as defined by WHO), planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college/university, major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field, passion for technology, leadership, and financial need. DEADLINE: 3/1/21

The Renal Medullary Carcinoma Foundation's Fund The Future Youth Scholarship (12th): $1,000, African American or minority students pursuing healthcare. DEADLINE: 3/30/21

OppU Achievers Scholarship (12th): $2,500, submit a short response 500 words or less about why you are an achiever. DEADLINE: 3/31/21

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarship (12th): $20,000 3.3+GPA, must be of African descent, plan to attend a four-year college or university, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing), passion for technology, leadership, need financial assistance. DEADLINE: 3/31/21

APRIL

*LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP* Lancaster United Methodist Church Scholarships (12th): $600, 2.5+ GPA, will attend AVC, application available in Naviance or on the Class of 2021Google Calendar. DEADLINE: 4/1/21

Herbert Lehman Education Fund (12th): $2,000 for 4 yrs, must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less, academic achievement, commitment to public service, completed application form, copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend, two recommendation letters, resume, current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript), personal statement, an essay, copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores; and copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form).   DEADLINE: 4/1/21

College JumpStart Scholarship (10th-12th): $1000, merit based on GPA and personal statement. DEADLINE: 4/15/21

EWaste Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, 140-character message about e-waste. DEADLINE: 4/30/21

MAY

Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship (11th): $1,000+, playing for a hs or club team, Personal Mastery: Making oneself better, Leadership: Making one's teammates better, Honoring the Game: Making the game better. DEADLINE: 5/31/21

JUNE

Probo Medical Scholarship (12th): $500, 3.0+ GPA, essay of 1,500 words or less on the specified prompt. DEADLINE: 6/21/20

OppU Achievers Scholarship (12th): $2,500, submit a short response 500 words or less about why you are an achiever. DEADLINE: 6/30/20

Digital Privacy Scholarship (9th-12th): $1000, 140-character message about digital privacy. DEADLINE: 6/30/21

More scholarship information available from Chamber of Commerce 

TrailHeads is committed to helping people overcome challenges of all kinds. We strive to make giving back an integral part of our culture, and we’re proud of our longstanding partnerships with amazing organizations such as Guiding Eyes for the Blind and Make A Wish.

Through the creation of this scholarship program, our goal is to recognize and support students who have faced and overcome their own challenges.

We realize that it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to reach your educational goals. Although our contribution is small in comparison to the effort you are sure to put forth in pursuit of your goals, through our scholarship program we look forward to easing the way as you blaze your own trail to academic success.

ELIGIBILITY AND RULES

• One time $1,000 scholarship which can be paid towards tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education related expense.
• Must be 17 or older.
• Must be a current high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student.
• Must be accepted to an accredited college or university within the United States. International students are welcome to apply.
• You must attend college / university at some point within the 2021 school year. While the winner is selected during the spring semester, those who will not start their programs until the fall semester are eligible to apply.
• Must submit the application by the deadline: Midnight Eastern Time on January 15, 2021. The winner will be announced on our website on February 3, 2021.
• Only 1 submission per candidate will be considered.
• The contest winner agrees to allow TrailHeads to publish or print his/her name.
• The scholarship award money will be presented in February for winners currently attending college (i.e. undergrad & grad students). The award will be presented in June for those whose programs will begin in the fall (i.e. high school seniors & first year grad students).

STEPS TO APPLY

• Submit a 600-800 word essay that describes a challenge you faced, how you overcame it, and how the experience affected you.
• At the top of your essay please include the following required information:
  • name, mailing address, date of birth, phone number, grade/class (i.e. senior in high school, sophomore in college, 3rd year grad student etc.)
  • name and address of your school (if you are in high school, please include both your current high school and the college you plan to attend. If you are undecided, please include the names of several of the schools you are deciding between).
• In the first paragraph of your essay please reference the name of the scholarship: TrailHeads Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship
• Please save in .pdf format.

If you have any questions about the application process that are not covered on our site you may email support@trailheads.com. Please do not use our chat feature for scholarship questions. The representatives who answer the chat are product specialists. They are not involved in the scholarship program.

ESSAY SUBMISSION

• Please email your essay as a .pdf attachment to scholarship@trailheads.com
• Use the subject line: TrailHeads Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship

TrailHeads Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Contest Topic

Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. 

Contest Deadline

The contest deadline is January 15, 2021. 

Recognition and Awards

First-place: $10,000     Second-place: $3,000     Five Finalists: $1,000 each     Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each

Open to grades 9th-12th

Enter the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is designed to recognize talented high school students intending to continue their higher education in the areas of computer science or technology. The program seeks to promote and encourage the field of computer science and empower young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges outside of the traditional classroom environment.

The Award

Up to four winners will be selected annually and will receive:

• a $10,000 scholarship (administered through the financial aid department at the university the student will attend)
• an expense-paid trip to the CSTA Annual Conference in July (to receive the award)
• recognition on CSTA and ACM's websites

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Cutler-Bell prize, you must:

• Live in the United States

• Be a graduating high school senior at an accredited school

• Plan to continue studying computer science

• Create an original computational artifact (e.g., program)

Application & Review

Students must develop an original computational artifact that engages modern computing technology and computer science. 

The application includes:

• Description of your project and development (two essays of <1,000 words each)

• Project source code and executable file

• Short video showing and describing the project (2-5 minutes)

• Consent form 

A group of educators will review all submissions and judge the project's ingenuity, complexity, relevancy, originality, and the student's desire to further computer science as a discipline.

The application is open until 18 January 2021.

To apply for the award, please follow these steps:

1. Go to the application website.

2. Select "submit an application."

3. Create a Cvent account, using an email address you use.

4. Follow application prompts, and fill out all required information, including the consent form. 

5. You will receive a confirmation message when submitted. If you have any questions regarding the process, please reach out to awards@csteachers.org. All applicants will receive notice of their application status by early March 2021. 

The 2021 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live. 

As a quick refresher, the Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2022 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply).

Coolidge Scholars are selected based primarily on academic excellence. Secondary criteria include: an interest in public policy, an appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed, as well as humility and service. Today’s competitive academic culture regrettably sometimes drives students to hype their accomplishments and pursue ambitious efforts merely to attain credentials. The Coolidge Scholarship pushes back on this trend. Successful candidates are indeed accomplished, but exhibit humility with respect to their achievements and pursue things of genuine interest to them regardless of the perceived prestige associated with the activity. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here. 

The competition for the Coolidge Scholarship is indeed significant -- but even students who do not win have reported to us they are glad they went through the application process because it helps prepare them for college applications later on. Furthermore, the Coolidge Foundation invites 100 of the top applicants to participate in its Coolidge Senators Program, which includes an all-expenses-paid Summit Weekend in Washington, D.C and a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Applicants who make it to the finalist level, but do not ultimately win the full scholarship, also receive a modest one-time finalist scholarship.

Alert: the application requires that applicants read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and complete a few other reading assignments. While the book is not overly long, we encourage applicants to begin the application early so that they have plenty of time. Candidates who begin the application at the last minute are unlikely to be successful. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM EST, Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Apply for the Coolidge Scholarship

StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation.

This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021."

With cash prizes totaling $100,000 each year, C-SPAN awards prizes to the top 150 student documentaries, and over 50 teacher advisers. Since 2004, C-SPAN has awarded over $1 million dollars in cash prizes to past-winning students and teachers.

Deadline: 1/20/21

Enter the C-SPAN Student Cam Competition

California Deadline: 1/25/21

Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students. Point’s multifaceted support of its scholarship recipients (“scholars”) extends far beyond direct financial contribution toward the cost of their education. Each scholar is paired with a mentor and participates in leadership development programs and events.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A POINT SCHOLARSHIP?

Point Foundation considers many factors when assessing scholarship applicants, including:

• A proven track record of leadership and community involvement
• Strong academic achievement
• Working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community
• Financial need

Eligible applicants also:

• Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, in the fall of 2021. Students enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in a United States territory are NOT eligible.
• Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.
• Must be enrolled full-time for the full academic year.
• Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate/ doctoral program. Post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.
• Students studying at community colleges, online programs, or trade schools, are NOT eligible. [But, if you are a community college student, check out our Community College Scholarship]
• Community college students must be transferring to a four-year college or university.
• Must be at least a senior in high school.
• If selected as a finalist, the finalist must be in North or Central America on April 22-24 and be available to fly to Los Angeles in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. All travel expenses will be covered by Point.

Award amount is up to $10,000. 

DEADLINE: 1/25/21

Apply for the POINT scholarship

Every year, students across the country work hard to make a positive and lasting impact in their communities and beyond. And every year, we award $1.8 million in college scholarships to hundreds of these remarkable young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico.

Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. To recognize the important role their dedicated educators play in guiding these students along their path to success, we also award a $1,000 grant to every Equitable Excellence winner’s high school.

ELIGIBILITY

Equitable Excellence^SM award winners come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, but are united by their drive, determination, and strong character.

Applicants to the Equitable Excellence^SM Scholarship must:

• Demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service
• Be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.
• Be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.

HOW TO APPLY

The application period is until January 28th, 2021 or when 10,000 applications have been received. Apply here.

All youth between the ages of 14-18 who live in California can submit a Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster virtually, focusing on workplace safety as it relates to the real threat of COVID-19. 

How Do I Enter?

1. Create a poster in any language with a theme related to Safe Jobs for Youth, specifically with workplace safety as it relates to the real threat of COVID-19.
2. Scan or take a picture of your poster if it’s a hard copy, or save it digitally if it’s already online.
3. Fill out and sign the Entry/Release Form (found in the “Contest Materials” section below). All entries must include a poster and your entry form.
4. Submit your poster AND Entry/Release Form by email to Emely Heras at lohp@berkeley.edu no later than Friday, January 29, 2021.
5. Winners will be notified on or before May 1, 2021, and the top three winning posters will be posted on the Young Workers website. Additionally, the first place winning poster will be distributed to schools and libraries throughout California and sent out upon request.

Enter the Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body.

The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time.

Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

How to apply: Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about technology addiction. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about technology addiction.

Deadline: January 30, 2021

How we'll select the winner: We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.

Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Apply for the Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship 

Apply for the Stars Soaring with Resilience Scholarship

InspirASIAN makes a difference in our community by supporting graduating high school seniors with their college education through our scholarship awards. InspirASIAN awards national scholarships to students residing in any state with a participating local InspirASIAN chapter. All students who apply will be considered for the national scholarships awards. Students who are not awarded national scholarships will be considered for state scholarships if offered by local InspirASIAN chapters.

For the 2021 InspirASIAN Scholarship Program, we will award 28 national scholarships worth $2000 each.

2021 Program Details

Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:

• Full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing (minimum unweighted cumulative GPA 3.40 on 4-point scale), of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in Fall 2021.
• Citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
• Residents of one of the following states where we currently have participating InspirASIAN chapters: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

Students interested in applying will need to complete the scholarship application that includes a student essay. The completed application will need to be uploaded through our online submission page. All applications are due before January 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST. Students who make it into the final round will also be required to send in an official high school transcript.

Apply for the Easy Money Scholarship

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR JANUARY 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN JANUARY (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship - 1/15

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship - 1/17

Girls Impact the Worlds Film Festival - 1/20

APIA Scholarship - 1/22

Ag Day Essay Contest - 1/31

ABPA Harrington-Arthur Memorial Scholarship Essay Competition - 1/31 

California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest - 1/31

CTA Scholarship - 1/31 

Courageous Persuaders Video Contest - 1/31

Freemont Foundation Scholarship - 1/31 

New Year’s Resolution Scholarship - 1/31 

Princeton Prize in Race Relations - 1/31 

SchoolsFirst Member Education Scholarship - 1/31 

Union Plus Scholarship - 1/31

Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000 over four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating high school senior;
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
• Show leadership potential;
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
• Present evidence of financial need;
• Be a United States citizen;
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.

DEADLINE: 2/1/21

Apply for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Significant Challenge College Scholarship

Each year Richie's Spirit Foundation awards $5,000 in college scholarships to three graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, character, and initiative in school and community affairs and merit academic achievement.

Richie Herskowitz died in October 2007 of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) related causes. He was just short of finishing his senior year of high school. Richie lived his life with a positive spirit no matter what obstacles got in his way. 

2021 APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must meet the following requirements:

• A U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident currently enrolled in a U.S. - accredited high school who will graduate in the Spring of 2021;

• Plans to attend a vocational schools, community college, or four-year college full-time during the 2021 - 2022 academic year;

• Has a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent);

• Has taken challenging courses throughout their high school career;

• Has demonstrated strong leadership roles within their community.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The 2021 Scholarship Application is open! Apply to the Significant Challenge Scholarship. All applications are due before February 1, 2021 at 11:59 PM. No exceptions will be made.

If you have any questions, please check the FAQ page, or contact info@richiesspirit.org

The AVC Foundation has over 200 scholarships available to students each year. When applying for a Foundation scholarship, students simply fill out one application, and their application is screened for all scholarships for which they are eligible. 

Foundation scholarships are awarded once a year. 

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN AND APPLY!

• Use your myAVC username and password to log into the system

TIMELINE:

2020-21 Scholarship Program Calendar for 2021-22 Academic Year*

*All dates subject to change 

SUBMIT YOUR CIVICS EDUCATION ESSAY ENTRY HERE

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN FEBRUARY (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

Requirements

To be considered for the Microsoft Disability Scholarship, you must:

• Be a current high school senior living with a disability (as defined by WHO), whether that be visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability.
• Plan to attend an undergraduate program in a 2 or 4-year University/College or Technical College in the fall of the academic year following high-school graduation. Schools must be in the USA or have a USA-Affiliate for financial transactions (contact Seattle Foundation to verify non-USA school’s eligibility).
• Declare an approved major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing).
• Demonstrate a passion for technology.
• Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community.
• Have a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Require financial assistance to attend college.
• Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.

How to apply

To apply for a Microsoft Disability Scholarship, email the following items to scholarships@seattlefoundation.org:

Résumé. Your résumé should include the following information:

—Extracurricular activities (school and community related)

—Honors and awards that you have received (if possible, include awards that are technology related)

—Work experience

Transcript. Include an unofficial copy of your current academic transcript. (If selected as a finalist, applicant will need to provide the Seattle Foundation with official versions)

Three essays.

—In no more than 500 words, describe how you plan to be engaged in the technology industry or technology law or policy in your career.

—In no more than 500 words, please share your vision of how Microsoft can innovate its future devices and services solutions to creatively & successfully support those living with disabilities in the workplace and in daily life to reach their potential.

—In no more than 300 words, describe how your disability has impacted you, and your financial need for this scholarship.

Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. Do not include relatives as references.

Complete Application Form. Fill out the entire Application Form at the end of this page. You can type the information or print clearly. Download the Microsoft Disability Scholarship application (Microsoft Word document, 723 KB)

Email all of the above to scholarships@seattlefoundation.org by March 1, 2021.

Microsoft Disability Scholarship Website

The Renal Medullary Carcinoma Foundation's Fund The Future Youth Scholarship

One of The Renal Medullary Carcinoma Research Foundation's founding ideologies is the focus on promoting and helping the future leaders of medicine in their quest to change the world.

In the United States and around the world, African American and minority peoples represent less than 5.0% of practicing physicians! The Fund The Future Youth Scholarship was created to not only help bridge this gap, by helping minority students attend college, but to also help minority students grow their projects that work to promote racial equality in healthcare and medicine worldwide.

​The Fund The Future Youth Scholarship is a $1,000 educational scholarship intended for African American and minority students that are currently applying to higher education at a College and or University. Furthermore, the scholarship is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and or medical research as well as students who are currently working on projects that help promote racial equality in healthcare. Although this scholarship is intended for African American and minority students we encourage all students who are focused on increasing equity in healthcare to apply!

​If you think you could be the right person to receive this scholarship please fill out the application below. Further, if you know any friends or family who meet the criteria, we hope you will share this application with them! The RMCRF team reviews applications on a rolling basis!

​Fund The Future Applications are now open. The deadline to submit completed applications is March 30, 2021, @11:59 EST.

Apply to the Future Youth Scholarship

FILL OUT THE HOLOCAUST CONTEST ENTRY FORM

Requirements

The BAM Scholarship was created to enable Black and African American students to attend college and pursue a career in technology.  The goal is to empower future generations to do and be more. 

To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:

• Be a US-based high school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, Ethiopian, etc.)
• Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the US in the fall immediately following your high school graduation
• Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing)
• Demonstrate a passion for technology.
• Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Require financial assistance to attend college.

How to Apply

To apply for a BAM Scholarship, submit your application online through the link below by March 31st, 2021 11:59pm Pacific Time with the following items:

Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. (Letters must be on letterhead.)

Résumé. Your résumé should include the following information:

—Extracurricular activities (school and community related)

—Honors and awards that you have received (if possible, include awards that are technology related)

—Work experience

Picture of yourself. Pictures must be in color.

Transcript. Include a copy of your current academic transcript. (Official or Unofficial copies will both be accepted.)

Two Essays.

—In no more than 500 words, describe how you plan to engage in the technology industry in your future career. (If you have done exemplary work using technology during high school, please describe that also.)

—In no more than 250 words, demonstrate your financial need for this scholarship.

All materials MUST be submitted through the online application link below. Emailed or mailed documents will not be accepted. For questions please email BAMScholarshipInfo@microsoft.com.

Apply for the BAM Scholarship

ESSAY

In 500 words or fewer, please tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—or the dreams of others—come true? Please include links to any relevant material that demonstrates your accomplishments.

Apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR MARCH 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN MARCH (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

Application available in Naviance or the Class of 2021 Google Calendar

Herbert Lehman Education Fund

The Herbert Lehman Scholarship is a national, highly competitive scholarship that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate students. The scholarship, established in 1964, is named after the former Governor and United States Senator from New York in recognition of his integrity, courage, and persistence on behalf of numerous civil rights causes.

Herbert Lehman Scholarships were initially awarded to help African-American students attend formerly segregated four-year colleges and universities in the South and to increase the number of African Americans in the legal profession.

Today, the mission of the Herbert Lehman Education Program is to help transform the promise of racial equality into a social, economic, and political reality by supporting talented undergraduate students with financial need to stay in school and successfully complete their bachelor’s degree.

Currently, Herbert Lehman Scholarships are open to students who meet the eligibility and award criteria. Awards generally do not exceed four years.

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Herbert Lehman Scholarship Program awards are $2,000 per year,  over four years, for a total of $8,000 - provided funds are available. Scholars must remain in good academic standing and continue to meet the scholarship criteria in order to maintain eligibility.  

The deadline for the scholarship is April 1, 2021.  

Final decisions are made by mid-July/August at which time all students will be notified of their status via email.

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizenship;
• Must be a graduating high school senior, first-year student in an accredited four-year college, or a student transferring into an accredited four-year college, students beginning as a junior are not eligible;
• Demonstrated financial need - must have a combined family income of $65,000 or less;
• Record of academic achievement; and
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.

Scholarship Application Checklist – Your application must include all  items listed below: 

• Completed scholarship application form;
• A copy of the acceptance letter to the college you will attend;
• Two recommendation letters;
• Resume;
• A copy of your current school transcript (finalists will be required to submit an official transcript);
• A personal statement;
• An essay;
• A copy of your SAT and/or ACT test scores; and
• A copy of your Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form).  The adjusted gross family income line of your FAFSA form must be completed showing a dollar amount.  If not, a copy of your parents’ income tax return must be attached.

Apply to the Herbert Lehman Education Fund

Welcome to the College JumpStart Scholarship Program

The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition -- financial need is not considered -- that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students. The main requirement is that you are committed to going to school and can express your goals for getting a higher education. The first place prize is a $1,000 scholarship to help cover educational expenses. This award can be used at any college or university in the United States.

The deadline for the competition is April 15, 2020. When you are ready to apply, please SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TODAY.

E-Waste Scholarship

Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

How to apply: Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about e-waste. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about e-waste.

Deadline: April 30, 2021 to coincide with Earth Day

How we'll select the winner: We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.

Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Apply for the E-Waste Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN APRIL (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR MAY 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN MAY (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

Probo Medical Scholarship

Probo Medical wants healthcare to be more easily accessible for all, which means supporting future medical professionals. We are excited to award the “Probo Medical Scholarship” biannually (Summer and Winter) to decrease the burden of educational costs for those pursuing degrees in the medical field. We hope to play a small part in helping students achieve their educational goals with our annual $500 scholarship.

To apply for the scholarship, you must submit an original essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how you want to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, and why doing so is important to you and the world. Since that’s our goal with everything we do, we want for you to begin thinking about your impact.

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee made up of principles and employees of Probo Medical. The decision of the panel will be based on originality, research, creativity, and quality of the essay submitted. Any student planning for a medical or veterinary career is especially encouraged to enter, however, students on any career path are also welcome to apply.

Requirements for entry:

• Must be enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States
• Must be either in your final year of high school or enrolled at the undergraduate level in “good standing”
• Must be age 16 or older
• Must be attending a U.S.-based institution
• Must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (or equivalent)
• Entries must be post marked by June 21st

Additional information:

• There is no formal entry form; simply follow the instructions on this page
• No email or fax entries will be accepted. Entries must be sent by U.S. mail
• No additional material or documentation (such as tax returns, letters of recommendation, etc.) is needed or accepted
• Each entry should include the following: printed copy of your essay with your complete contact information on each page (full name, address, email address and phone number) and a statement or transcript showing your current cumulative GPA (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Please send all materials to:

ATTN: Probo Medical Scholarship

9715 Kincaid Drive Suite 1000

Fishers, Indiana 46037

PROBO MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE

ESSAY

In 500 words or fewer, please tell us why you’re an achiever. How have you created opportunity for yourself? How have you created opportunity for others? Did you start a small business? Are you the founder of a community program? How did you overcome the odds and make your dreams—or the dreams of others—come true? Please include links to any relevant material that demonstrates your accomplishments.

Apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship

Digital Privacy Scholarship

Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

How to apply: Complete the application form below including a 140-character message about digital privacy. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about digital privacy.

Deadline: June 30, 2021

How we'll select the winner: We'll select the 10 finalists based on the content of the 140-character message. The winner will be selected based on the content and creativity of the 500- to 1,000-word essay.

Awards: The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Apply for the Digital Privacy Scholarship

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR JUNE 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN JUNE (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR JULY 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN JULY (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR AUGUST 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN AUGUST (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN SEPTEMBER (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN OCTOBER (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN NOVEMBER (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021): 

NO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS TO REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2020

SCHOLARSHIPS TRADITIONALLY DUE IN DECEMBER (Deadlines are subject to change in 2021):