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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
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| 50K Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes | Graduating seniors; apply online at http://www.afclending.com/50k/. | $2,500-$5,000 | Available October 1, 2007 | Apply by May 31, 2008 |
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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
| AAUW-AVID Scholarship | Graduating seniors enrolled in AVID planning to attend a college or university. Print form, fill out and turn in. | varies | Available in March | Turn in to the Career Center by Apr 11, 2008 |
| Abbott & Fenner Essay Scholarship | Juniors and Seniors; essay required. Go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for instructions and email essay to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com | $1,000 | Available in February | Email essay by June 20, 2008 |
| ACT Poster Contest | Juniors and seniors; applying for 2008 or 2009 admission to a two-year or four-year college in the US. Download information, rules and entry form or visit www.actstudent.org/postercontest. | $1,000-$5,000 | Available December 7, 2007 | Postmarked by February 16, 2008 |
| AdmissionFacts Student Scholarship | All students grades 9-12 planning to attend a college or university; lives in the USA; 2.0 GPA; apply online at http://www.admissionfacts.com/scholarship-2.html. | $1,000 | Available in October | Apply online by October 31, 2008 |
| AES Engineering | Graduating seniors; DO NOT have to be engineering major; essay required; go to www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm for essay topics. | $500 | Available in June | Received by September 21, 2008 |
| After-The-Fires Scholarship | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a college or university in Fall 2008; 2.5 non-weighted GPA; lost your home or source of income in the 2007 wildfires; financial need. Print form, fill out and send in with required documents. | varies | Available in April | Postmarked by May 16, 2008 |
| All-Ink.com | Graduating seniors planning to be enrolled during spring or fall 2009 or full year 2009-2010. 2.5 GPA, essay required. Apply online at www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx. | up to $5,000 | Available in January | Received by December 31, 2008 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Octavia Coleman HBCU Scholarship | Graduating African American Male or Female seniors; planning to attend an historically black college or university; 3.0 GPA. Print form, fill out and send in. | up to $1,500 | Available in March | Postmarked by April 4, 2007 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Traditional Scholarship | Graduating African American female seniors; planning to attend a 4 year college or university; 3.0 GPA. Print form, fill out and send in. | up to $1,000 | Available in March | Postmarked by April 4, 2007 |
| Alvin Cox Memorial Scholarship | Essay required on any subject as long as it includes the following: 1. Your reason for deciding to attend college, 2. Your chosen college major, 3. Any reasons for why you believe you deserve the scholarship. Email your essay to applications@alvincoxmemorial.com or go to http://www.alvincoxmemorial.com/ for more information. | $1,000 | Available in September | Email submission by November 30, 2008 |
| American Fire Sprinkler Association | Graduating seniors planning to enroll in a college or university in Fall 2009; open-book contest drawing. Read the essay first, then answer questions online. For more information go to http://www.afsascholarship.org/ | $2,000 | Available in August | Received by noon on April 1, 2009 |
| American Foreign Service Essay Contest | All students; essay required on topic: Analyze and explain what you think will be the Challenges Facing the American Foreign Service in the 21st Century; read all the rules first, then complete the application and send in your essay. Complete information at http://mirror.afsa.org/essaycontest/ | $2,500 | Available in December | Received by April 15, 2008 |
| American Legion Legacy Scholarship | Graduating seniors; planning to enroll in a college or university fulltime in Fall 2008; dependent child of active duty personnel who has died on active duty since September 11, 2001; more information at http://www.legion.org/programs/resources/scholarships or download the application here. | varies | Available in December | Postmarked by April 15, 2008 |
| American Scholarship Contest | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a trade school, college, or university; must be a citizen of US or Canada; essay required on diversity. Go to www.americanscholarshipcontest.com for complete details. | $500 | Available in June | Apply online by Sept 30, 2007 |
| Angel Society of Fallbrook Scholarship | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in Fall 2008; 3.0 GPA; extracurricular activities; community service; financial need. Print form, fill out and send in or return to the Career Center. | $3,000 | Available in March | Postmarked by April 7, 2008 |
| Open to all students planning to enroll in a previously unattended post-secondary school program. Apply online Click on "Win a Scholarship" | varies | Available year round | deadline dates are March 30, June 30, Sept 30, Dec 31 | |
| Apprentice Ecologist Awards | All students; conduct your own environmental cleanup projects this year as part of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ . Go to http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php for complete information. | $500 | Available in January | Received by December 31, 2008 |
| Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association San Diego Chapter | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a 4-year college or university and major in Math, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Computer Sciences; must be a US citizen and reside in San Diego County. Check out the guidelines and download the application, or go to http://www.afcea-sd.org/8000.html for more information. | $8,000 over 4 years | Available in October | Postmarked by April 30, 2009 |
| Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association San Diego Chapter Buck Bragunier Leadership Scholarship | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a 4-year college or university and major in Math, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Computer Sciences; must be a US citizen and reside in San Diego County; outstanding leadership in school and local community; 3.0 non-weighted GPA; check out the guidelines and download the application, or go to http://www.afcea-sd.org/buck.html for more information. | $2,000 | Available in October | Postmarked by April 30, 2009 |
| Asian Pacific Fund Banatao Scholarship | Graduating Filipino seniors; 3.0 non-weighted GPA; planning to major in engineering, computer or physical science at a 4-year college or university. Read the instructions for completing the application, then go to http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/banatao.shtml to fill in the application. | $5,000 | Available in December | Postmarked by March 21, 2008 |
| Asian Pacific Fund Jack & Jeanette Chu Scholarship | Graduating seniors of Asian heritage; planning to attend UC Berkeley in Fall 2008; accepted to Haas School of Business or pursuing a teaching career. Read the instructions for filling out the application, then go to http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/chu.shtml to fill in the application. | $2,500-$5,000 | Available in December | Postmarked by March 21, 2008 |
| Asian Pacific Fund Lapiz Family Scholarship | Graduating seniors of any ethnic heritage; farm/migrant worker (self or parents); 3.0 non-weighted GPA; attending a UC campus in Fall 2008. Read the instructions for filling out the application, then go to http://www.asianpacificfund.org/awards/lapiz.shtml to fill in the application. | $1,000 | Available in December | Postmarked by March 21, 2008 |
| Autodesk "Build Something" Student Design Challenge | Students over age 18; design categories: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, industrial design | varies | available in January | Received by April 30, 2008 |
| A. W. Bodine Sunkist Memorial | Graduating seniors; immediate family background in California or Arizona agriculture; financial need. Click here to download an application or go to http://www.sunkist.com/about/bodine_scholarship.asp for more information. | varies | Available in September | Received by April 30, 2009 |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship | Graduating seniors; planning to enroll in a college or university fulltime in fall 2009; outstanding achievement in a school activity, community service or workplace Click here to download the form or go to www.axa-achievement.com for more information. | $10,000-$25,000 | Available in September | Postmarked by December 15, 2008 |
| Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest | 9th and 10th graders; essay required on Anthem novelette; submit essay online or mail in. http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_anthem | $30-$2,000 | Available in the fall | Postmarked by March 20, 2009 |
| Ayn Rand Fountainhead Essay Contest | 11th and 12th graders; essay required on The Fountainhead novel; submit essay online or mail in. http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_tf | $50-$10,000 | Available in the fall | Postmarked by April 25, 2009 |
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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
| BECA General Scholarship | Graduating Latino seniors; planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008. Download form here or go to http://www.becafoundation.org/scholarship.htm for compete information. | $500-$1,000 | Available in January | Received by March 3, 2008 |
| BECA/Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Fund |
Graduating Latino seniors; planning to enter the Medical/Health Care field. Download form here or go to http://www.becafoundation.org/scholarship.htm for compete information. |
$1,000-$2,000 | Available in January | Received by March 3, 2008 |
| Bennington Young Writers Awards | All students grades 10, 11, and 12; fiction, poetry and nonfiction; for more information or to submit your entries online go to http://www.bennington.edu/news_bennyoungwriter.asp | $250-$500 | Available in September | Received by November 1, 2008 |
| Best Buy | Graduating seniors planning to enroll in a college or university full time in Fall 2008; 2.5 nonweighted GPA; volunteer community service or work experience; apply online at https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org/ | $1,500-$10,000 | Available in January | Apply online by Feb 15, 2008 |
| Better Business Bureau Essay Scholarship | Juniors and seniors - classes of 2009 and 2010 - essay required on "The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community." Go to http://sandiego.app.bbb.org/torchaward to apply online or download the application here. | $500-$1,500 | Available in July | Received by October 27, 2008 at 5 pm. |
| Better World Together | Graduating seniors; 3.5 nonweighted GPA; planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college or university; read the application requirements before filling out form. Print form, fill out and mail in. Go to http://www.betterworldtogether.org/scholarships/ for more information. | $1,000 | Available in January | Received by March 31, 2008 |
| Beverly Yip Fund | Graduating seniors; entering post-secondary education in 2008; Asian Pacific Islander decent or refugee status; leadership and community involvement; financial need. Download the form, or go to http://www.upacsd.com/programs_community.html for more information. | $1,000 | Available in February | Postmarked by February 29, 2008 |
| Bill Gibbs Endowment | Graduating seniors; planning to pursue a degree in math, physics, science or engineering at a 4-year college or university; strong aviation/aerospace career interests; academic achievement. Download the form here or go to www.sandiegoairandspace.org for more information.. | $1,500-$2,500 | Available in February | Postmarked by April 1, 2008 |
| Bonsall Rotary Vocational Scholarship | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a community college, technical school or other accredited vocational program. Print form, fill out and send in. | varies | Available in March | Received by March 31, 2008 |
| Bonsall Woman's Club | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008; community service. Print form, fill out and send in. | varies | Available in February | Returned to the Career Center by March 17, 2008 |
| Brian Graves Memorial | Graduating seniors planning to major in Marine Biology at a 4-year college or university. Forms available in the Career Center. | varies | Available in the fall |
Received by April 1, 2009 |
| Burger King Scholars Program | Graduating seniors planning to enroll in a college, university or vocational/technical school in fall 2009; cumulative non-weighted GPA 2.5; work 15 hrs per week, 40 weeks per year; community service; go to www.bk.com/scholars to apply. | $1,000 | Available September 15, 2008 | Postmarked by February 15, 2009 |
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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
| Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California | Graduating seniors of Portuguese descent; 3.5 GPA; participate in at least 3 extracurricular activities. Download the form here or go to http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/ for more information. | $500 | Available in January | Received by March 15, 2008 |
| California Association of Collectors Scholarships | Graduating seniors planning to attend college fulltime; essay required on the subject of "The Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit During Your College Years." Click here to download an entry form, and go to http://www.cacesf.org/ for complete information. | $1,500-$2,500 | Available in September | Postmarked by February 1, 2009 |
| California Association of Educational Professionals | Graduating seniors planning to pursue an Education or Business Administration major at a college or university in Fall 2009; 2.0 GPA; financial need; extracurricular activities. Download the form, print out and send in or go to http://www.caeop.org/ for more information. | $1,000 | Available in October | Postmarked by January 2, 2009 |
| California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) | Graduating seniors planning to attend a private career college who is a member of CAPPS. Information and scholarship forms available in the Career Center or contact info@cappsonline.org for information and forms. | $1000 and up | Available in April | Received by June 30, 2007 |
| California Coast Credit Union | Graduating seniors who are members of this credit union; planning to attend a college or university full time; 3.0 non-weighted GPA. Print form, fill out and mail in or go to https://www.calcoastcu.org/infodesk/2008scholarship.html for more information. | $2,000-$5,000 | Available in January | Postmarked by March 31, 2008 |
| California Dept of Veteran’s Affairs (CalVet) | Seniors planning to attend a California Community College, CSU or UC and is the dependent of a Veteran with a service-connected disability. Print form, fill out and mail in with a copy of your birth certificate or go to http://www.cacvso.org/contentpage.asp?ContentID=183 for complete information. | Tuition and fees | Available year-round | No deadline |
| California Retired Teachers Association North San Diego County | Graduating seniors; planning to attend Palomar, Mira Costa or CSU San Marcos full time in fall 2008; planning to enter the field of education; leadership; extracurricular activities; community service; financial need. Forms available in the Career Center. | $1,000 | Available in February | Postmarked by April 1, 2008 |
| California Special Districts Association-Fallbrook Public Utilities District | Graduating seniors; essay required on special districts. Print form, fill out and drop off at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District Office at 990 E. Mission, Fallbrook, or send to FPUD, PO Box 2290, Fallbrook, CA 92088. | $1,000 | Available in January | Received by March 14, 2008 |
| California Special Districts Association-Resource Conservation District | Graduating seniors; essay required on special districts. Print form, fill out and send in. Go to http://www.rcdsandiego.org/programs/scholarship.html for complete information. | $1,000 | Available in January | Received by April 25, 2008 |
| California Strawberry Commission | Graduating seniors; children of strawberry farm workers planning to pursue higher education; essay required. Forms available in the Career Center. | varies | Available in January | Postmarked by March 14, 2008 |
| Cappex Back To School Scholarship | All students; essay required; 2.0 GPA. Go to http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/backToSchoolScholarship.jsp?code=FW_44 for complete information. | $1,000 | Available in September | Received by October 31, 2008 |
| Career Tech Vocational College | Graduating seniors planning to attend Career Tech Vocational College in Fall 2007 and study Medical Assisting Back Office. Forms available in the Career Center. | $1,000 | Available in March | Received by May 13, 2007 |
| Carpe Diem Foundation of Illinois | Graduating seniors; demonstrated leadership, community service, character, academics and potential to improve the quality of human life. Print form, fill out and send in. | $2,000-$5,000 | Available in April | Received by May 8, 2007 |
| Cesar E. Chavez Essay Contest | Essay Contest open to all grade levels. Download entry form and send in with essay. Go to http://www.sdchavezcommittee.org/ for complete information. | $200-$1,000 | Available in February | Postmarked by March 10, 2008 |
| Change A Life Foundation | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a 4-year college or university; 3.5 weighted GPA; 1,500 SAT; community service; extracurricular activities; economically disadvantaged. Print form, fill out and mail in, or go to http://www.changealife.org/funding_priorities/funding_priorities_college_scholarship_details.aspx for complete information. | Up to $5,000 | Available in February | Received by April 11, 2008 |
| Chargers Champions | Juniors; leadership, community service; 3.0 non-weighted GPA. Print form, fill out and mail in or go to http://www.chargers.com/community/champions/ for complete information. | $7,000 + laptop | Available in January | Postmarked by March 7, 2008 |
| Christophers' Poster Contest | Grades 9-12; poster theme is "You Can Make a Difference;" download an entry form here or go to www.christophers.org for more information. | $100-$1,000 | Available in September | Received by January 19, 2009 |
| Citizens for Global Solutions Multimedia Contest 2008 | all students; video on Darfur conflict. Go to http://www.globalsolutions.org/multimedia_contest_2008 for complete information and instructions for uploading your video to You Tube. | $600-$2,000 | Available in September | Received by October 1, 2008 |
| City of Oceanside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Scholarship | Graduating seniors living in Oceanside; academic achievement; financial need; ability to meet and overcome challenges. Print form, fill out and bring to the Career Center before the due date. | varies | Available in January | Turned in to the Career Center by April 4, 2008 |
| Civil Service Employees Insurance Company | Graduating seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees; 3.0 GPA; will enroll full time in fall 2008. Print form, fill out and send in. More information at http://www.cseinsurance.com/aboutus/scholarship.cfm | $500-$1,000 | Available in January | Received by April 7, 2008 |
| Coca Cola Scholars | Graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university in Fall 2009; 3.0 GPA. Apply online at https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/page.jsp?navigation=15. | varies | Available in September | Received by October 31, 2008 |
| College Christian Leaders | Graduating seniors; 3.0 GPA; entering undergraduate studies; financial need; Christian leadership and testimony; essay required; ministry reference required; primary residence or attending college must be in Southern California. Read the instructions and include the coversheet, application, leadership assessment form and ministry reference form along with all financial documentation. | varies | Available in April | Received by May 7, 2008 |
| College Insider TV | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008; apply online at http://www.collegeinsider.tv/ | $1,000-$2,000 | Available in April | Apply by April 30, 2008 |
| College Prowler Monthly Scholarship | Graduating seniors; submit your college application essay for a chance to win the monthly scholarship. Go to http://campuslife.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp to apply or for more information. | $1,000 | available March-August | submitted by the end of each month Mar-August |
| Combined Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of North County | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in the fall; must be a child or grandchild of one of the local organizations in the Combined Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of North County (there are lots!). Forms available in the Career Center. | $600 | Available in January | Postmarked by March 31, 2008 |
| Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation | All high school students; a new scholarship quiz (tournament style competition) each month; each month is a different subject. Register online at www.cksf.org. | Varies | Available year-round | No deadline |
| Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD) Essay Contest | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008; essay required. Download the guidelines, entry form, rules & regulations, and parent/guardian release form; read all forms carefully; more information at http://www.casd.org/SA/index.cfm?event=showPage&pg=FoundationEssayContest2008 | $1,000-$2,000 | Available in April | Received by May 30, 2008 |
| Congolop, Inc | All ages; describe an issue affecting your community through writing, pictures or video. Go to http://www.congolop.com/index.php for information and to apply online. | $500 | Available in July | Received by August 1, 2008 |
| Convair Alumni Association Scholarship Fund | Graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university; academic achievement; leadership/community service; direct descendent, natural or adopted, or persons employed by Divisions of the General Dynamics Corp that existed on or before Jan 1, 1998. Download a form here or go to www.sandiegoairandspace.org for more information. | $3,000-$4,000 | Available in February | Postmarked by April 1, 2008 |
| Cox Heroes Scholarship | graduating seniors; 3.0 non-weighted GPA; school, work or community activities; demonstrated financial need; planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university fulltime in fall 2009 in San Diego County. Click here for the application or go to http://www.cox.com/sandiego/community/ckf/programs/default.asp#heroes for more information. | $2,500-$10,000 | Available in September | Postmarked by January 23, 2009 |
| Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest | All students grades 9-12; create a greeting card with original artwork, any piece of art, photograph or computer graphics can be submitted. Register at http://www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship.htm; entry form available here. | $10,000 | Available in September | Received by January 15, 2009 |
| CSU San Marcos General Scholarship | Graduating seniors planning to attend CSU San Marcos full time in Fall 2008 and spring 2009; common application for many scholarships; essay required; FAFSA required. Click here to download the form or go to http://www.csusm.edu/finaid/scholarship/index.htm for complete information | varies | Available in January | Received by March 3, 2008 |
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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
| David T. and Dorris E. Staples Foundation AVID Scholarship Program | Graduating AVID seniors planning to enroll at Palomar College in Fall 2007. Follow instructions on how to submit information. | varies | Available in February | Received by March 30, 2007 |
| Dell Scholars Program | Graduating seniors who participate in an approved college readiness program such as AVID; 2.4 GPA; planning to enter a bachelor's degree program in the fall of 2008. Go to www.dellscholars.org for information and to apply online. | $20,000 | Available in November | Apply online by January 15, 2008 |
| Diesel Mechanics Caterpillar Scholarship | Graduating seniors planning to enroll in the Palomar College Diesel Mechanics Technology Certificate or Associates Degree Program in fall 2007. Print form, fill out and send in. | $2,500 | Available in March | Received by April 30, 2007 |
| Dinwiddie Scholarship | Graduating Fallbrook High School District seniors; planning to attend a 4-year college or university in fall 2008; 3.0 GPA. Print form, fill out and turn in. Deadline extended to April 25, 2008. | varies | Available in March | Turn in to the Career Center by April 25, 2008 |
| Discover Card Tribute Awards | Juniors only; community service and leadership activities; 2.75 non-weighted GPA; print form, fill out and send in OR apply online (use access key DISC). Go to http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml for complete inforamtion. | $2,500-$25,000 | Available in December | Postmarked by January 31, 2008 |
| Do-Over Scholarship | All students over age 13; 250 word essay required. Click here to apply online. | $1,000 | Available in April | Apply online by May 15, 2007 |
| Don Diego Fund Scholarship | Graduating seniors; awarded to a 4-H member, an FFA member and a student who has been an employee of the fairgrounds or SD County Fair; also a student who has been an exhibitor in activities and events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Click here for the application or go to www.sdfair.com for more information | $2,500-$5,000 | Available in December | Postmarked by April 1, 2008 |
| Donate Life Juried Poster Contest | All students grades 9-12; poster promoting organ donation. Five categories for entry. Read the guidelines, print the entry form and send in with your poster, or go www.lifesharing.org for complete information. | $1,000 | Available in March | Received by March 31, 2008 |
| DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition | All students grades 9-12; no less than 700 and no more than 1,000 word-essay required on a scientific discovery, theory, event, or technological application that has captured your interest. Go to http://thechallenge.dupont.com/ for complete information and submission rules. | $100-$3,000 + trip to Walt Disney World | Available November 5, 2007 | Submitted electronically or postmarked by January 28, 2008 |
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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
| E. Wright Yount & Jessie T. Yount Scholarship | Graduating Fallbrook High School District seniors; 2.5 GPA; planning to major in medicine and health, computer science or environmental science in an accredited college program in Fall 2008. Print form, fill out and turn in. | varies | Available in March | Turn in to the Career Center by April 7, 2008 |
| eCampusTours.com Scholarship Giveaway | Class of 2008 and 2009; register with ecampustours.com. Go to http://www.ecampustours.com/payingforcollege/scholarshipsandgrants/winscholarship for complete rules and to apply. | $1,000 | Available in April | Apply online by March 31, 2009 |
| Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation | Graduating seniors; must have taken the SAT or ACT. Download form here; forms also available in the Career Center. Go to www.ecisf.org for more information. | $1,000-$6,000 | Available year-round | Received by May 15, 2008, to be considered for this year's awards |
| EF Tours Global Citizen Essay Contest | Sophomores and Juniors; essay required; must have nominating teacher. Download an entry form here; go to www.eftours.com/globalcitizen for complete information. | 10-day international tour | Available January 1 | Postmarked by February 28, 2008 |
| Elks Most Valuable Student | Graduating seniors; community service, leadership, extracurricular activities, financial need; must be US citizen; turn into local Vista Elks Lodge #1968, 1947 East Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084. Read all instructions, download application, fill out before printing. | $500 | Available in September | Turned in to Lodge by January 9, 2009 |
| Enrique S. Camarena Drug Abuse Education Scholarship | Graduating seniors; community service activities and programs; extracurricular activities. Essay, letters of recommendation required. Download the form here or go to http://www.camarenafoundation.org/scholarships.htm for complete information. | $1,000 | Available in October | Received by February 28, 2009 |
| Exploravision Awards | All students; team competition; students of all interest, skill and ability levels to create and explore a vision of future technology by combining their imaginations with the tools of science. Go to http://www.exploravision.org/ for complete information. | varies | Available in September | Received by January 28, 2009 |
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| NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP | QUALIFYING CRITERIA | AMOUNT | DATE AVAILABLE | DUE DATE |
| Fallbrook Football Boosters Scholarship | Graduating seniors; member of the Fallbrook Varsity Football Team; planning to play football in college. Forms available in the Career Center. | $500 | Available in May | May 12, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Garden Club | Graduating senior living in Fallbrook and planning to pursue a course of study related to objectives of the Fallbrook Garden Club, such as agriculture, floriculture, forestry, conservation, urban planning, entomology, plant biology, etc. Print form, fill out and send in. | varies | Available in March | Received by April 15, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008 to pursue a career in the health care or medical field. Forms available in the Career Center. | varies | Available in March | Received by 3 pm on May 2, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Players Junior Conservatory | Graduating seniors who have participated in at least two Fallbrook Players Junior Conservatory productions; planning to attend a college or university in fall 2007 to study any major; letter of reference and essay required. Forms available in the Career Center. | varies | Available in March | Return to the Career Center by April 18, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Quilt Guild | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in fall 2007; interest in fiber arts. Forms available in the Career Center. | up to $1,000 | Available in March | Postmarked by April 7, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Republican Women Federated | Graduating seniors; scholastic achievement; school/community involvement; political activities. Essay required. Winners advance to county and division level. Print form, fill out and return to the Career Center. | $500-$3,200 | Available in January | Returned to the Career Center by Feb 19, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Softball Boosters Club | Graduating seniors; essay and 2 letters of recommendation required; must have played Fallbrook High School Softball at least one year; print form, fill out and turn in. | $500 | Available in April | Turn in to the Career Center by May 15, 2008 |
| Fallbrook Woman's Club | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008. Essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation required. Forms available in the Career Center. | varies | Available in February | Postmarked by May 1, 2008 |
| Federal Employees Scholarship Foundation | Graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university in Fall 2008; 3.0 GPA; school and community activities. Download form or go to www.fesf.org for more information. | $1,000 | Available Feb 22, 2008 | Postmarked by March 15, 2008 |
| Fiesta del Sol San Diego Scholarship 2007 | San Diego County resident; planning to be enrolled in an educational institution in Fall 2007; essay required; letter of recommendation required; must be available to attend scholarship reception and awards ceremony in August. Form available here. | $1,000 | Available in June | Received by June 29, 2007 |
| Filipino American Cultural Association of Northern San Diego | Graduating seniors; Filipino-American Ancestry; academic excellence, commitment to community and social concerns; personal attributes; community service; no minimum GPA requirement. Forms available in the Career Center or request one by email from Sherry Dilag at MsFilAm@yahoo.com. | $200-$500 | Available in April | Postmarked by May 4, 2007 |
| Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest | All students grades 7-12; essay on Americanism; read the rules first, then submit essay with cover sheet attached. Go to http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.cfm for complete information. | $2,000-$15,000 | Available in September | Received by December 1, 2008 |
| Ford San Diego County Salute to Education | Graduating seniors; community service; many different areas to apply in. Download application, fill in form before printing. Form must be typed. | $1,000 | Available in December | Postmarked by February 15, 2008 |
| Foundation For Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Freedom In Academia Essay Contest | High School Students; essay required after watching the videos at https://www.thefire.org/contest.essay.php . In 700-1200 words, please discuss the videos you have seen and explain how these universities betrayed the purpose of a university and violated the constitutional guarantees of free expression. | $2,500-$5,000 | Available in September | Received by November 20, 2008 |
| Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship by EasyAid.com | Graduating seniors planning to attend a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post-secondary education program in the 2008-2009 or 2009-2010 academic year; essay required on global warming. Go to www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html for complete details. | $1,000 | Available in June | Received by December 31, 2008 |
| Fujinkai | Graduating seniors of Japanese ancestry (1/8 or more) with a 3.5 GPA, leadership activities, essay required. Print form, fill out and send in. | varies | Available in January | Received by April 30, 2008 |
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| Gaia Community Autumn Scholarship | Graduating seniors; 3 short essays required. Apply online (must join the Gaia Community) or find more information at http://scholarships.gaia.com/ | $1,000 | Available in September | Received by December 31, 2008 |
| Gates Millennium Scholars Program | Graduating African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American seniors; 3.3 non-weighted GPA; planning to attend a college or university in fall 2008; leadership, community service; Go to www.gmsp.org for complete information and applications. | varies | Available in August | Paper apps postmarked by Dec 31, 2008; online apps due January 12, 2009 |
| Global Challenge | All students; team competition; compete in the Technical Innovation or Global Business Plan competition; complete rules can be found at http://www.globalchallengeaward.org/the_global_.html | varies | Available in October | Received by February 1, 2009 |
| Global Envision Essay Contest | All students over age 14; essay required; write a thoughtful response to the following quote, in no more than 1,000 words: Arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity." - Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. Complete rules at http://www.globalenvision.org/forstudents/30/1744/ | $750 | Available in September | Submit online by December 15, 2007 |
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| Hands Across the Mideast Support Alliance "Dream Deferred" Essay contest | All students; essay required on civil rights in the middle east. More information and submit essay online at http://www.hamsaweb.org/essay/index.html. | $500-$2,000 | Available in February | Submit online by March 30, 2008 |
| The Hear Me Project Story Writing and Video Contest | All students ages 14-22; Your story must be about personal vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. Your story can be either fiction or non-fiction. The characters in the story must be impacted by HIV/AIDS. Video must be 2 minutes about HIV/AIDS. Documentary or narrative. Black & white or color Apply online at www.hearmeproject.org. | $1,000-$2,500 | Available September 1, 2007 | Postmarked by December 1, 2007 |
| Hewlett Packard Scholars Program | Graduating seniors; underrepresented minority (African American, Latino or American Indian) planning to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering at University of California, Los Angeles, North Carolina A&T, Morgan State University, or University of Washington. Click here to download the form or go to www.hp.com/scholars for more information. | $12,000 | Available in September | Postmarked by March 15, 2009 |
| Hispanic Heritage Awards | Graduating Hispanic seniors; planning to attend college in fall 2007; 3.0 non-weighted GPA. Award categories include Business, Education (future teachers), Engineering and Mathematics, Journalism, Leadership, and Sports. Apply online or go to http://www.hispanicheritage.org/youth_int.php?sec=193 for complete information. | $1,000-$5,000 | Available in January | Postmarked by March 14, 2008 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Graduating Hispanic seniors; planning to attend college full time in fall 2008; 3.0 GPA. Find the complete list of requirements at http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=426 , then apply online at https://apply.hsf.net/applications/ | $1,000-$2,500 | Available December 1 | Postmarked by March 15, 2008 |
| The Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest | All students grades 9-12; essay of no more than 1,200 words: (a) analyze why it is so vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed to a new generation; and (b) suggest what they, as students, can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. Complete rules and information can be found at http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp Essay must be submitted online | $300-$10,000 | Available in December | Submitted online by 11:59 pm EST April 30, 2008 |
| Homefront America | Military dependents ages 16-21 of current active duty, retired, disabled, wounded or killed in action service members; will be pursuing an education at a post-secondary institution within the next twelve months; essay required. Download form, fill out before printing. Go to http://www.homefrontamerica.org/ for complete information. | $1,000 | Available in February | Postmarked by April 25, 2008 |
| Horatio Alger California Scholarship Program | graduating seniors planning to attend a college or university fulltime in fall 2009; planning to pursue a bachelor's degree; critical financial need; co-curricular and community activities; 2.0 GPA; California resident and US citizen. Go to http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm for complete information and to apply online | $4,000 | Available in September | Received by October 30, 2008 |
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| icanaffordcollege.com What's Your Dream American Idol Trivia Quiz | All students over age 16; click here for complete rules. Go to the website www.icanaffordcollege.com for more information and to apply. | tickets to American Idol | Available September 24, 2007 | Apply online by October 31, 2007 |
| Imagine America | Graduating seniors planning to attend a career college listed here; go to http://www.imagine-america.org/scholarship/01-high-school-students.asp for complete information and to apply online. | $1,000 | Available year-round | Deadlines are specific to each school |
| Intertribal Timber Council | Graduating Native American seniors; planning to pursue higher education in Natural Resources. Requires letter of application, resume, letters of reference, evidence of enrollment, and transcripts. Download the information letter or go to www.itcnet.org for more information. | $1,500 | Available in September | Received by January 30, 2009 |
| Italian Catholic Federation | Graduating seniors of Italian descent who are Catholic; 3.2 GPA. Print form, fill out and send in. More information is available at http://icf.org/ | $400 | Available in December | Received by March 15, 2008 |
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| J. Cutler Memorial | Graduating seniors; letter of recommendation from teacher. Guidelines available in the Career Center. | $1,000 | Available in February | Return to the Career Center by April 11, 2008 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation | Graduating minority seniors; planning to attend a 4-year college or university in Fall 2008; minimum 1000 SAT math and critical reading; leadership potential; financial need; essay and official transcript required; must be US citizen. Must apply online at http://jackierobinson.org/apply/index.php Please read all instructions before first. | up to $7,500 | Available October 15, 2008 | all forms received by March 31, 2009 |
| Japanese American Citizens League | Graduating seniors who are active JACL members and planning to attend a college, university or trade school in Fall 2008. Download the form here or go to www.jaclsandiego.org. | varies | Available in January | Postmarked by March 1, 2008 |
| Jessie Klicka Foundation | Graduating seniors; planning to attend a 4-year college or university in fall 2008; financial need, extracurricular activities; print form, fill out and bring to Career Center | $1,000-$2,000 |
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Return to the Career Center by April 14, 2008 |
| John F. Kennedy Profiles In Courage Essay Contest | All students grades 9-12; write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage. Submit your essay online (preferred) or send in with a registration form. Go to http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education+and+Public+Programs/For+Students/ for complete rules and submission information. | varies | Available September 1, 2008 | Received by January 10, 2009 |
| Junior Seau Foundation Scholars of Excellence | Graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university in fall 2008; 2.5 GPA. Print form, fill out and send in, or go to http://www.juniorseau.org/programs_scholars.htm for complete information . | $2,500-$10,000 | Available in February | Postmarked by April 21, 2008 |
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| KFC Colonel's Scholars | Graduating seniors; 2.75 GPA; enrolling in a public California college or university; leadership and community service. Apply online at http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/index.html. | Varies | Available in January | Apply online by February 15, 2008 |
| Kyoto Symposium Scholarship | Graduating seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university; 3.0 non-weighted GPA; community/church service, extra-curricular activities or work experience. Essay required. Read the information about this scholarship, then how to apply, and download the form. Go to www.kyotoprize.org for complete information. | up to $10,000 | Available in September | Postmarked by 5 pm on December 12, 2008 |
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| LaDanian Thompson School Is Cool Scholarship | Class of 2008 planning to attend a college or university; essay required on what it takes to be successful; one letter of recommendation, 2.0 GPA, no failing grades, no discipline problems. Print the form, fill out and send in. | $1,000 | Available in May | Postmarked by June 27, 2008 |
| Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Program | Dependents of law enforcement personnel who was killed in the performance of duty or 100% disabled as a result of an accident or injury incurred in the performance of duty. Download brochure for information. Fact Sheet | Equal to Cal Grant | Available year round | No deadline |
| Leonardo da Vinci Essay Contest | Students over 16; 500+ word essay required on Leonardo da Vinci. Go to http://www.leonardo-davinci.org/awards.php for more information and to submit your essay online | $1,500 | Available in April | Submitted online by July 15, 2008 |
| Local Scholarships and Common Application | Graduating seniors from Fallbrook Union High School District schools; read the list of local scholarships, then circle the corresponding numbers of the scholarships you qualify for on the common application. Come to the Career Center if you need help or more information. | varies | Available in March | Return to the Career Center by April 7, 2008 |
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| Magee Scholarship | Graduating Fallbrook seniors planning to major in physics or chemistry at a 4-year college or university in fall 2008. Print form, Fill out and turn in. Deadline extended to April 25, 2008. | varies | Available in March | Turn in to the Career Center by April 25, 2008 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship | Graduating seniors; 3.8 GPA; community service; essay on non-violence. Print form, fill out and send in or go to www.sdias.org for more information. | v | ||