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Scholarship & College News Plus much more! October, November & December, 2011 January, 2012 Updated October 17, 2011 In this bulletin:  Immediate attention: News Flash!  Take a year before college to volunteer  Career Building Tools  Help with Scholarship and College Essays and Applications  Apprenticeships and Tech Schools  Ethnic minority online scholarships  Online Scholarships  Monthly Deadlines – October, November, December, 2011  Tuition Free Colleges – last page  !!News Flash!! College Week Live – CollegeWeekLive is the leading FREE Online College Fair and admissions event website. http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ The Christian Connector – provides free Christian College Information as well as a $2500 scholarship drawing. See web site: www.ChristianConnector.com.

Take a Year Before College to Volunteer

Fast Web Volunteer Match – Need to take a year off before starting college? Didn’t get into the college of your choice? Taking a year to volunteer can pay off with a more competitive resume and scholarship opportunities. Ameri Corps offers benefits such as living allowance, education award, and health coverage. www.americorps.org The Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) – Offers programs for college-bound grads who want to volunteer, teach or live abroad. www.ciee.org City Year – Offers its members educational and living stipends, health insurance, for a year long commitment to transform schools in the U.S. and Africa. www.cityyear.org Gap-Year.com – offers a wealth of information on taking time away from school to travel abroad, work, volunteer and more. www.gap-year.com Studyabroad.com – offers a wealth of information on opportunities to study in another country as well as volunteer and internship programs. www.studyabroad.com STA Travel – offers gap-year travel and planning information. They also offer travel insurance packages. www.statravel.com California Volunteers Office of the Governor – Community volunteer programs – www.californiavolunteers.org Volunteer San Diego – www.volunteersandiego.org People to People -Traveling to the South Pacific, Asia, Europe and many other destinations, People to People Student Ambassador Programs offer students in grades 5-12 life-changing educational journeys that foster friendship, build the foundation for personal success, and offer unique access to people, places, and activities. www.peopletopeople.com ???? Need Community Service Hours????? HELPING HANDS TEEN VOLUNTEER CLUB; A program of the Escondido Education COMPACT. Helping Hands is a student run club that provides you with the opportunities to meet community service requirements and have fun while volunteering with friends! Become a member by completing 10 hours of community service with COMPACT. Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Escondido Community Room at 2249 East Valley Parkway. Club members share ideas, plan, get information about up-coming volunteer projects and get to know each other. Documentation of your service hours will be provided. Phone number: 760-839-4515 Career Center – come to OGHS Career Center to sign up for opportunities of Community Service. For more information please see Mrs. HIgar at the Career Center.

Career Building Tools / Help with Resumes / Job Searches. CNN – web site calculates cost of living in any city in the U.S. www.cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html Career Builder website helps with resumes, job searches, school searches, helping you choose a career, etc. www.careerbuilder.com www.cbtoolkit.com JobDoggy.com; web site for students looking for jobs. California Career Resource Network Career resources for California residents www.californiacareers.info California Career Zone – Information about 900 California occupations with “day-in-the-life” videos of over 300 + occupations. www.cacareerzone.org Career Voyages – U.S.Department of Ed & Labor Info on growth, in-demand occupations & education needed www.careervoyages.gov Occupational Information Network (O Net) – www.onetcenter.org America’s Career Info Net – www.acinet.org The Riley Guide – www.rileyguide.com Career Resource Center – www.careers.org Job Hunter’s Bible – www.jobhuntersbible.com America’s Job Bank – www.ajb.dni.us Wall Street Journal – Career Information – www.careerjournal.com Requestcareerdirection.com

Links to Financial Aid. http://studentaid.ed.gov Student aid worksheets and loan info www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online application www.pin.ed.gov Get your PIN in order to fill out your FAFSA www.bls.gov/oco U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook. Learn about the current job market. www.govloans.gov Information on Government Loans www.findtuition.com Financial aid, scholarship search, loans, online colleges www. csumentor .edu Californiacareers.com RealityCheck.com Careercruising.com whodoyouwant2b.com Schwab.com/college College savings calculator, college cost chart, saving tips

Help with College and Scholarship Applications and Essays Careers and Colleges – Find colleges and financial aid, prepare for the SAT, ACT or AP. This site offers help writing your college entrance essays, personal statement, scholarship essays. You may also ask questions and have experts give a critique on your essays. www.careersandcolleges.com or www.scholarships.careersandcolleges.com Free essay advice – college admission essays, high school essays, standardized test prep, dealing with exam anxiety. www.brainmass.com/content/refdesk/secondary/essaywriting.php Essay skills with expert advice – www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/index.html This site also helps with SAT prep and other test prep Scholarship essay help Examples, tutorials, advice – This is an excellent site. www.scholarshiphelp.org/scholarship-essay.htm Peterson’s College Planner – Admission essays. www.petersons.com - click on “colleges and universities.” This site offers scholarship searches, college searches, financial aid, essay help. Info Please – Homework help in all subjects…writing, geography, language arts, math, science and social studies. There is also information about writing essays. www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html International Student site – Excellent site – essay advice www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/essay_tips.shtml Essay help – college and scholarship help search and essay help. www.colleges.com/admissions/essays/ Scriptoria - Online community for students to collaborate and receive feedback on their academic work including essays, notes and lab reports. www.scriptoria.com Admissions.com – A new website from Fast Web and Monster…. Enables parents and student to ask questions directly to the Admissions Team. You can research schools, admissions advice, & financial aid. Info: admissions.com

Apprenticeships and Tech Schools Apprenticeships offer training, pay and sometimes benefits during training, AND NO TUDENT LOANS TO PAY BACK! Students finish their training with a certificate or license in the chosen career PLUS the experience employers’ desire. Some apprenticeships also offer college credits and degrees. Begin your search by typing “Apprenticeships in San Diego” in the Google search window. Sites to get you started: www.ispt.sdccc.edu/apprent/programs.htm www.sandiegoatwork.com (click on Education and training) www.dir.ca.gov click on “Division of apprenticeship standards” then “Apprenticeship program search by county”, then find San Diego County in drop down menu. www.khake.com www.courseadvisor.com www.alljobs4me.com www.trainup.com www.apprenticeships.brainly.com www.businesscamber.com www.brainsafe.com http://www.calapprenticeship.org/Programs.htm For San Diego schools which offer apprenticeships: www.sdicregionalconsortium.org click on “Looking for a career,” then click on “Apprenticeship programs”.

Construction Industry Apprenticeships Students may request a copy of informational materials in the career center. Ask for carpentry apprenticeships. Carpentry Apprenticeship; Students must be 17 years old or older, secure a job with a contractor in the program, have own transportation and tools, and be able to do the work. This is a 4 year program which requires attendance one week (40 hours) every three months. Beginning pay is 40% of the journeyman scale. Students work while they learn. Contact: Local Union 547, 8595 Miralani Drive, Ste. , San Diego, CA 92126, 858-621-2674 Or San Diego Training Center, 858-621-2667 Cabinet and Store Fixture Apprenticeship Same requirements as Carpentry but the classes meet two nights per week and starting pay is 45% of journeyman scale. This is also a 4 year program. Contact: Cabinet Makers JATC, 10015 Rose Hills Rd., Whittier, CA 90601, 562-699-0419 Millwright Apprenticeship; Same requirements as above but each apprentice is required to attend 160 hours of daytime supplemental instruction per year. This is a four year program with beginning wages at 60% of journeyman scale. Contact: Millwright Local Union #1607, 932 S. Gerhart Ave., #200, Los Angeles, CA 90022, 323-724- 0178 Pile Drive Apprenticeship; Same requirements. Does not specify length of training but there are training classes as well as on-the-job training. Contact Pile Drivers Local Union #2375, 728 Lagoon Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744, 310-830-5300 Floor Worker Apprenticeship; Same requirements. This is a 3 year program requiring daytime training classes as well as on-the-job training. Contact: Carpenters Floor Workers JATC Office, 10015 Rose Hills Rd., Whittier, CA 90601, 562-699- 0419 Drywall Apprenticeship; Does not specify training. Contact: San Diego Training Center, 8595 Miralani Dr., San Diego, CA 92126, 858-621-2667 Acoustical Apprenticeship; Does not specify length of training but requires own transportation and tools. Contact: San Diego Training Center, 8595 Miralani Dr., San Diego, CA 92126, 858-621-2667 Insulator and weather-stripping installer apprenticeship; Own tools and transportation. Contact: Local Union 1506 – S.D., 8595 Miralani Dr., San Diego, CA, 858-621-2670

Cosmetology/Barbering Apprenticeships Get paid while learning. No tuition or student loans to pay back. Graduate with professional license and experience. San Diego Area Coordinator – Toni Gama, in Rancho Bernardo 858-613-7788 Information online: www.barbercosmo.ca.gov Packet in career center. Cosmetology/Beauty Schools San Diego Beauty Academy in Poway; – www.sandiegobeautyacademy.com . Oceanside College of Beauty offers community college credits. www.ocb.edu . Palomar Institute of Cosmetology; – www.pic.edu . Marinello Schools of Beauty; – 858-547-9260. Paul Mitchell School – 619-398-1590. For other schools search online for Beauty Schools in San Diego County on Google.

Video/Computer Game Design/Security Schools and Scholarships Two year, four year or advanced degrees – most schools offer scholarships and financial aid packages. www.gamediscovery.com/gamedesign/computer-game-design-schools.asp University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, AZ www.gamedegree.com Expression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, CA info.expression.edu All Computer Schools web site lists on-line programs and schools by state. www.all-computer- schools.com Video Game Designer - Job Description Game designers work to create console, PC, and mobile games on a number of different platforms. Many different positions are available in game design, tailored to a variety of skill sets and experience levels. Level Designers work with tools created by the game company to design and populate levels of a game. Systems Designers write code that governs game play. Lead or Senior Designers manage team members and often maintain design documents that cover everything from the game’s plot and art direction, to the code used to create it. Game design teams also include more traditional positions, such as Art Directors, Software Engineers, and Release Managers. Median Salary $73,600 Education Requirements Successful game designers often hold degrees in computer science, 3D Animation, or art, depending on their area of expertise. Job Outlook Video gaming is expected to remain one of the fastest growing businesses over the next ten years. As games continue to grow more complex, and production costs continue to rise, positions in game design should grow by leaps and bounds. www.insidetech.com Auto Tech Training Schools There are many opportunities in the automotive industry. There are more jobs available than there are techs to fill them. Most schools offer scholarships and financial aid. Universal Technical Institute – Ford Fact, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi, Jaguar, Marine, Motorcycle, Diesel, NASCAR – 9 campuses throughout the United States. They offer career assistance, lifetime updates, and financial aid. www.uticorp.com. Arizona Automotive Institute – in Glendale, Arizona – automotive, air conditioning, heating/ventilation, diesel, www.aai.edu. Wyotech – automotive, diesel, collision, motorcycle, aviation, marine www.wyotech.com . Baran Institute; – auto body, automotive, commercial driver’s license (truck driving), motorcycle, electrical, welding, diesel, HVAC/R – financial aid www.baraninstitute.com . Cuyamaca College offers a two year degree in Ford Asset and GM – www.cuyamaca.edu/auto/links/asp . Mira Costa College www.miracosta.edu/Instruction/AutomotiveTechnology/index.htm. Two year A.A. degree in auto technology Mira Mar College T-Ten Toyota/Scion/Lexus Program. Local dealers offer financial assistance and hire graduates of the program. www.toyota.com/about/tten click on “Find a School” and choose California. A list of schools will appear. Auto Service Advisor Training; – www.conceptschools.com. First year salary is $50,000. Careers in Energy In Demand - Careers in Energy – U.S. Department of Labor Publication with tons of information on careers in the energy industry from oil to solar. Online magazine: www.careervoyages.gov or www.platts.com Careers in Nuclear Energy – San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Information at Palomar College. Forty eight scholarships, full tuition and books, paid summer internships ($17.00 per hour), stable career with no layoffs. Earn $10,000 during program, starting salary after training is 43,000 per year and $70,000 after three years. 949-368-2283 or [email protected] National Electrical Contractors Association – NECA This is a non-profit organization. The only charge for the training is for books. Students who are accepted into the program work 40 hours a week at just under $14 per hour, are given a full medical benefits and pension package effective immediately. It is a five year program in which the student graduates with an AA degree and is certified as a journeyman electrician. Types of jobs available are: low voltage alarm systems, sound systems, high voltage systems, solar systems for business and home. Starting pay after training is $35 per hour. Apprentices may start their own businesses during training. Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Must know basic algebra. Applications accepted every Wednesday between 2:00 and 4:00 pm or on the web site. www.positivelyelectric.com

Specialized Scholarships Engineering Scholarships AES Engineers Award $500 – Answer essay questions. Not based on GPA. Info online: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: October 2012 Engineering Scholarships website – www.engineeringedu.com/scholars.html various scholarship deadlines. Athletic Scholarships Ladainian Tomlinson – School is Cool Scholarship - $1000 – GPA 2.0 or higher, good citizenship, essay. Paper application in career center. Deadline: June , 2012 Art/Music/Theater Scholarships Art Institute of California – San Diego – Variety of scholarships with different applications and dates. $2000 and up. Apply online: www.artinstitutes.edu/sandiego/FinancialAid/ScholarshipsCompetitions.aspx Medical/Nursing Scholarships Navy ROTC Scholarships for Nurses Juniors and Seniors, $180,000 full ride scholarships. Take either SAT (530 Reading and 520 Math) or ACT (22 English and 21 Math). Go to web site and look for colleges with “RN” after its name. https://nrotc.navy.mil

Military Scholarships U.S. Army ROTC – Students may be eligible for merit-based, full tuition scholarships, an annual stipend of $5000 for living expenses, plus additional allowances for books and fees. Contact: armyrotc.com Navy ROTC Scholarships Juniors and Seniors, $180,000 full ride scholarships. Take either SAT (530 Reading and 520 Math) or ACT (22 English and 21 Math). Go to web site for infohttps://nrotc.navy.mil American Legion – Various scholarships, amounts and deadlines. Some require that a parent or grandparent be past or present military. Others require no military connection. Explore their web site at www.legion.org. At the top of the home page click on “Legion Programs.” At the top right of that page click on “Legion Scholarships”. http://www.legion.org/search/node/scholarships Army National Guard - $4500 per year for college. College First Program give you the chance to go to college without being federally deployed for two years and you can start your military career at the same time. Information and chat online with a recruiter at: www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com or www.GuardScholarship.com www.military.com/scholarships Air Force – Airforce.com www.militaryonesource.com

Scholarships On Line - Ethnic Minorities African-American Scholarships – www.collegeview.com www.uncf.org www.blackexcel.org www.littleafrica.com.resources/scholarships.htm African-American Women in Computer Science (AAWCS) Florida A&M University is providing scholarships for African-American female seniors in the amount of $4000 to $10,000 plus stipend per year when they enroll in the Computer and Information Sciences program. Financial need and GPA 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to students who apply and are accepted for admission by July 1, 2012. If you have not yet filed your FAFSA you may still apply if you meet the July 1 deadline. The university is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Information: www.cis.famu.edu/~aawacs/ You may download the application on the web site. American Instutue of Chemical Engineers _ John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship - $1000 for minority seniors. Must be nominated by a counselor or teacher. If you are African- American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native and you plan on a career in Chemical Engineering, ask a teacher or counselor to nominate you for this award. Qualifications: GPA 3.0, a career essay, participation in school activities, outside jobs and financial need. Application can be downloaded at: www.aiche.org/about/. Deadline: May 15, 2011 Asian-American Scholarships – www.abetterchance.org www.scholarships-ar-us-.org www.asianamerican.net/edu_main.html www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/ Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship – $5000 Requirement 50% Filipino heritage. Careers in engineering, computers, or a physical science. www.asianpacificfund.org Latino Scholarships – American Chemical Society www.acs.org/scholars Dental Hygienists Assoc. www.adha.org Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund – www.davisputter.org/index.html College Track – www.collegetrack.org The Bay Area Gardeners Foundation – www.bagf.org Dream Scholarship Fund – nakasec.org/blog/1085 The East Bay College Fund – eastbaycollegefund.org The Educators for Fair Consideration – www.e4fc.org Salvadorian American Leadership and Education Fund – salef.org/salef/fulfilling.html The Chicana/Latina Foundation – www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship/information.html Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Women only) www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Hispanic-American Students) www.hsf.net Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute www.chci.org Coors Light Academic Success in Education www.hacu.net Cristina Saralegui Scholarship www.nahj.org/scholarship.html Falu Foundation (technology) www.ubms.edu/falufoundation.html First in My Family (business, computer, engineering) www.hispanicfund.org Plastics industry www.4spe.org Ford/HENAAC (engineering) www.henaac.org/scholarships.html Society of Mexican American Engineers www.maes-natl.org Fulfilling Our Dreams www.salef.org Joel Garcia Memorial www.cccnma.org LULAC General www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html LULAC National Scholastic Achievement Awards (GPA3.5) www.lulac.org/programs/scholar.html Mexican American Grocers Assoc. (business) www.maga.org Microsoft National Scholarships www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/general.asp Newhouse Scholarship Program www.nahj.org/scholarship.html Next Generation of Public Servants Scholarship/ U.S Department of Energy www.hsfi.org/sch_nextgen.html Ronald McDonald House/HACER Scholarships www.sdmcdonalds.com/rmhc_scholarships.lasso Ronald H. Brown Memorial (travel and tourism) www.tia.org SALEF Health Scholarship www.salef.org 2010 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards www.hispanicheritage.org www.hnip.net/ College Scholarships for Latino Students – Thomas Rivera Policy Institute Beca/ Scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status. Deadlines and awards vary. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund web site: www.maldef.org Beca Foundation Scholarships for Latino Seniors - $500 - $2000 (some renewable) – General scholarships available for any college. The Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Scholarship is for students planning to enter the health care profession. Information and application online: www.becafoundation.org American Instutue of Chemical Engineers _ John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship - $1000 for minority seniors. Must be nominated by a counselor or teacher. If you are African- American, Hispanic, Native American or Alaskan Native and you plan on a career in Chemical Engineering, ask a teacher or counselor to nominate you for this award. Qualifications: GPA 3.0, a career essay, participation in school activities, outside jobs and financial need. Application can be downloaded at: www.aiche.org/about/. Deadline: May 15, 2011

Native/American Indian Catching the Dream – Native American Scholarship Fund Multiple scholarships for Seniors. Before applying for CTD scholarships, applicants must have applied for all other scholarships for which they are eligible. $1000 to $3000 awards. www.catchingthedream.org

Other Online Scholarships Nelnet.com/win - Juniors and Seniors $700 - $25,000. Enter daily. No essay required. SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes ($1000) Winner every 2 weeks from October – May. For details visit offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com FastWeb.com Free-4U.com – scholarships for athletes, majors, ethnic minorities. www.free-4u.com

CAPPEX.com Scholarships – When you register online you have access to scholarships, college searches, private foundation scholarships, major specific scholarships, etc. More info: www.cappex.com/scholarships Collegedata.com - search colleges, calculate your chances for admissions, view qualifications and requirements for each college, create outstanding applications (click on “college match”) www.programadvisor.com – Offers help choosing careers www.scholarshipexplorer.net - $2400 drawing www.military.com/scholarships findtuition.com Making it Count - $1000 -$5000 to Seniors who demonstrate winning characteristics. Students must view Making College & Career presentations before being eligible to apply. Information on-line: www.makingitcount.com/scholarship. Download instructions: www.livescribe.com/mapyourcollege CollegeReview.com – Win up to $20,000 in college scholarships. Visit www.view.com. California Dollars for Scholars - www.californiadollarsforscholars.org Academy of Art – University of San Francisco – no deadline but early application recommended. www.academyart.edu Cal Grant and Chafee Grant Information online – www.csac.ca.gov click on “WebGrants for Students.” SallieMae Scholarship Search – www.collegeanswer.com/KFC - $10,000 sweepstakes for parents, student drawing for $1000 – monthly. Scholarships.com – for Seniors only – Scholarship and college search. College View – Students 13 and old may enter to win a free scholarship – www.collegeview.com/scholarship Imagine America Scholarship and Awards Program This web site has menus for high school students, adult students, parents, counselors, military students and career colleges. www.imagine- america.org/scholarship Scholarships4students.com – links to many scholarships Next Step Magazine Free College Tuition drawing. $1000 to $10,000 Monthly $1000 drawing. www.nextstepmagazine.com

Scholarships- Monthly Deadlines October 2009 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards Scholarship $500 to $1500. Juniors and Seniors. The theme for the essay is “The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community. Students should write an essay no longer than 400 words about the importance of ethics and integrity in our community. Information and application on line at http://sandiego.bbb.org/scholarship-program-/ Deadline: October 24, 2011 Miss Teenage California Scholarship Program Young ladies age 13 -19 may be nominated by school faculty by October 30, 2011. To qualify you must be active in your school or community and plan on attending college. Awards range between $1200 to $10,000. You may go to the web site for more information. Ask a teacher or counselor to nominate you if you would like to compete for this scholarship opportunity. www.missteenageca.com Coca Cola Scholars Program $10,000 to $20,000. Seniors only. Minimum GPA 3.0. Application online. Deadline: October 31, 2011 www.coca-colascholars.org CAPPEX.com $1000 – must register online to find out the details. Deadline: October 31, 2011 November American Chemical Society seniors only – up to $5000 for ethnic minorities. Application process begins November 1, 2011 and ends March 1, 2012 Student must demonstrate financial need, have excellent grades and plan on pursuing a degree in a chemical related field. Info and application online: www.acs.org Holiday Bowl Scholarship Award – The Holiday Bowl scholarship award is presented annually to a high school senior (must be a senior the school year of 2011-2012) from San Diego County who has excelled academically and within his/her community (school and outside). Citizenship and leadership in extracurricular activities are particularly important criteria for this award.The award is a stipend of $10,000. The award will be presented to the recipient at the U.S. Bank Holiday Bowl Kickoff Lun- cheon which is a civic luncheon held in late December. Applications must be postmarked by Novem- ber 4, 2011. Application on line: www.holidaybowl.com/about-us/scholarship.html Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (F.I.R.E.) Seniors only. $1000 to $5000. Essay contest…. 800 to 1000 words, on “Freedom in Academia.” For information: www.thefire.org Deadline: November 5, 2011 Stokes Educational Scholarship Program – National Security Agency Scholarship - Stokes is open to high school seniors planning on majoring in computer science or computer/electrical engineering. GPA 3.0. This is a full ride scholarship with requirements for employment after college. Application and info online : www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.shtml Deadline: November 15, 2011 Stop Taxing Our Pupils Essay Contest Seniors only. Scholarship amount is $47,014.05, which is the amount every citizen owes on the national debt. To apply for this scholarship, students will need to write a 1000 word essay on “Why The Federal Debt Matters to Young People” by November 15, 2011. The essay should be in the form of a letter to President Obama, Speaker of the House Boehner, Senate Mojority Leader Reid, and the San Diego Congressional Delegation. For information go to www.stop2011.org. Deadline: November 15, 2011 San Diego Chinese Center 2011-2012 Year of the Dragon Scholarship- open to all graduating seniors in San Diego County and who will attend college or trade school in San Diego County. $500. Based on extracurricular activities and an essay. Information: www.sdcoe.org. Deadline: November 30, 2011 CAPPEX .com A GPA isn’t everything scholarship Seniors - $1000. Info: www.cappex.com/scholarships. Deadline: November 30, 2011.

December KFC Scholars – seniors only. $5000 per year of college. Minimum GPA 2.75. Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. Online application opens December 1, 2011. Deadline is Feb.8, 2012. Info and application: www.kfcscholars.org NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Scholarship - $100 to $1000 in U.S. Savings bonds. Juniors and Seniors The NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund is sponsoring an essay contest celebrating the Second Amendment as an integral part of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The theme of th essay is, “The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important our nation.” Information: www.nradefensefund.org Deadline: December 1, 2011 AXA Achievement Scholarship – Seniors $10,000 to $25,000. Plan on attending a four year college or university beginning in 2012. Outstanding scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, and job experience. Application on line at: www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: December 1, 2011 Traditional Family Coalition Essay Contest – Grades 9-12 - $300 - $3000. Write an essay on ways to reduce social problems such as teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol abuse, AIDS epidemic, school drop-out rate, gang violence, political corruption, and other social problems. Info on line: www.tfcus.org Deadline: To Be Announced… likely deadline, mid-December 2011 The National Center for Learning Disabilities –  Anne Ford Scholarship $2500 per year. Senior with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program in the fall of 2012. Must be able to articulate his or her LD and clearly demonstrate the importance of self-advocacy. GPA 3.0, community service, plan on attending a 4 year college, must be a U.S. citizen, demonstrate LD and financial need. Information and application online: www.ncld.org Deadline: December 31, 2011  Allegra Ford Scholarshipn- one time $2500. Same requirements as above but student must attend a 2 year college, vocational or technical training school. Same web site and deadline. CAPPEX.com - Lead with your Heart scholarship – Seniors - $5000. Info: www.cappex.com/scholarships. Deadline: December 31, 2011 CAPPEX.com - High School Innovator of the Year Scholarship – Seniors - $5000. Info: www.cappex.com/scholarships. Deadline: December 31, 2011

January, 2012 Gates Millenium Scholars Senior only. Full ride. Ethnic minorities only. GPA 3.3 or better, must fill out an application as well as be nominated by a teacher, coach or counselor. Info and application online: www.gmsp.org Deadline: January 11, 2012 Point Loma Credit Union Seniors only, $2500. Based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and an essay. Also there is a $5 fee and a $5 deposit required. Information: www.plcu.com. Deadline: January 15, 2011 through March 15, 2012 Cox Kids Foundation – Seniors only. $2500 per year of college. Must live and plan of attending college in San Diego County, demonstrate financial need, and have a strong commitment to civic participation as demonstrated by involvement in community, church, or school activities. Application on line: www.sdcoe.net Deadline for the 2012-2013 school year: January 27, 2012

Tuition Free Colleges College of the Ozarks – This college is known as “Hard Work U” by the Wall Street Journal. Students pay no tuition and work at least 15 hours a week at a campus work station. College of the Ozarks was named number 4 on the Princeton Review’s list of top 10 Stone-Cold Sober schools in 2008. www.cofo.edu Deep Springs College – is a two year, all-mail liberal arts college located on a cattle ranch in the Inyo-White Mountains of California’s High Desert. Students work 15 to 20 hours a week and receive free tuition, room, and board. www.deepsprings.edu Berea College – Thanks to a large endowment, every student admitted to Berea College in Kentucky receives a full-tuition scholarship valued at more than $90,000. Students are required to work 10 hours a week. Room, board and books are not covered. www.berea.edu Olin College of Engineering – Small college of 300 students in Needham, Massachusetts where every student receives four years of free tuition. It ranks as one of the top undergraduate engineering programs in the country. It is a new school with its first class graduating in 2006. www.olin.edu Cooper Union Located in Manhattan, this college offers degree programs in art, architecture and engineering. Every student receives four years of free tuition. The school was founded in 1858 by the inventor of Jell-O and the first locomotive in the U.S. Enrollment is around 900 students. www.cooper.edu Curtis Institute of Music – Like Juilliard, the Curtis Institute of Music is considered one of the most prestigious performing arts conservatories in the world. All students receive a full scholarship, and all piano, harpsichord, composition, and conducting majors are lent Steinway grand pianos. www.curtis.edu Alice Lloyd College – Small college in Pippa Passes, Kentucky. All students receive full tuition scholarships and work 15 hours a week at the school. www.alc.edu