Show me the MONEY! Scholarships!

“Joy comes from using your potential.”

Will Schultz

Madison High School Guidance Department December 2019 - January 2020 Issue

Plea se see Ms. Michelle Sphonix-Rust in the Counseling Office about any of your scholarship questions. Ms. Francescotti has the applications for the individual scholarships that do not reference a website. Note:  New Scholarships that are added to this list are underlined. Most scholarships are for Seniors unless otherwise stated.  www.fastweb.com www.zinch.com www.studentscholarships.org www.scholarshipexperts.com www.scholarships.com www.uncf.org

January:

The Profile in Courage Essay Contest- This essay contest invites United States high school students to consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. elected official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient. A “Profile in Courage” essay is a carefully researched recounting of a story: the story of how an elected official risked his or her career to take a stand based on the dictates of conscience, rather than the dictates of polls, interest groups or even constituents. The contest challenges high school students to discover new profiles in courage, and to therefore research and write about acts of political courage. The winner of the competitive annual contest is awarded a $10,000 prize and is invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy at the Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. Go to www.jfklibrary.org for more details. Deadline January 17, 2020.

February:

NEW→ The San Diego Foundation: 100 or more different scholarships with just one common application. This is a great opportunity, do not wait to look at their website, DO IT NOW!!! Go to www.sdfoundation.org and click scholarship located on the menu on the left side of the screen. NOTE: It may take up to two business days to register your profile before you can access your account. Be certain to leave enough time for this process, as late applications will not be accepted. February 5, 2020 • 2:00 p.m. is the deadline for application and required documents to be submitted online. Go to https://www.sdfoundation.org/ Click on Student Tab.

Other TSDF Scholarships: Outside of the Common Scholarship Application, which offers students a chance to apply for more than 100 scholarships with just one application, The San Diego Foundation manages other TSDF scholarships for students, each with their own application, set of criteria and deadline. For each separate application, follow the instructions on SD Foundation website to receive more information and obtain a copy of the application. Go to https://www.sdfoundation.org/ Click on Student Tab.

NEW→ Jackie Robinson Scholarship: Must be a graduating senior planning 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; A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21. The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are: A completed and submitted online application; One (1) letter of recommendation; SAT or ACT scores sent to the Foundation directly from the testing agencies. The Foundation’s college codes are: SAT 4248/ACT: 6570. Go to https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ to apply. Due February 1, 2020. $7500

NEW→ Flavorful Futures Scholarship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States. Must be a high school senior. Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale (high school/home school seniors). Must be planning on going to a in a vocational/trade, 2-year, or 4-year program. Visit flavorfulfutures.com for full list of requirements. Due February 15, 2020. $5000 (We had a student win this last year).

NEW→ Ford Salute to Education: (No minimum GPA requirement) The purpose of the San Diego County Salute to Education scholarship program is to encourage students to seek a higher education after graduating from high school. The program aims at recruiting students who deserve recognition for their personal accomplishments, and contributions to their schools and communities. Academic achievement is considered, but is not the sole determining factor in receiving a Salute to Education scholarship. The applicant must be a senior high school. The application form asks students to answer basic personal and academic questions and encourages them to write four short essays based on their personal accomplishments, community contributions, personal goals and an autobiography. Judges will select the scholarship recipients based on their personal achievements, financial need, personal challenges, and academic accomplishments, contributions to their communities and schools, and overall character. The students can apply for a scholarship in any one of the following categories: Arts , Athletics , Automotive , Building Design / Construction , Business Management / Administration , Computer Science / Technology , Education , Foreign Language , General , Language Arts , Mathematics , Medical , Performing Arts , Science , Social Science , Vocational / Technical. Download Application at www.salutetoeducation.com. Application deadline is Friday, February 14, 2020. $1000 and maybe a car! Remember application must be typed, first answer essay questions in Word and then copy and paste on PDF form.

NEW→ Asian Pacific Fund: The Asian Pacific Fund offers 10 scholarship programs to help students of various ethnic backgrounds that have a 3.0 GPA or above and plan to be enrolled as a full time college student. To apply for a scholarship administered by the Asian Pacific Fund, please go to their website and view the different scholarships to see if fit their eligibility requirements. Each scholarship has its own deadline. Go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships $500-$5000

NEW→ STEM Scholarship Program: Minimum Requirements are: A senior in high school in the San Diego Unified School District (including charter schools); Plan to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics; Plan to attend a community college or four-year college in San Diego County; Demonstrate financial need. Scholarship Benefits, Up to $2,500 per year, Counseling, Mentoring, and assistance with other financial aid. Go to http://www.sdef.org/stemscholarship.html to apply. Due date February 28, 2020.

March:

NEW→ 2020 Buffalo Soldier Scholarship Application: For seniors going to college or a trade school. Minimum of a 500 word essay typed on one of the following topics A. How has Buffalo Soldier history inspired you? B. Why is it necessary to pass the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers on to future generations? C. Using the philosophies of the original Buffalo Soldiers. How would you apply what you have learned in your communities? In addition to the essay, two letters of recommendations. Please see Ms. Sphonix for the application. Due March 1, 2020.

NEW→ Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Must be full or partial Italian. There are three scholarships to apply to, one scholarship based on academics, another for students pursuing a career in sports or a sport related field and the last one is a grant to go to Italy and study Italian for 30 days in July 2020. Please see Ms. Sphonix for the application. Due March 1, 2020.

Individual Colleges/Universities- Make sure to look at the websites of the colleges/universities your interested in apply to. All of the colleges/universities have scholarships that they offer to incoming students.