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Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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Scholarship / Essay Go to application store – Purchase and download the “Scholly” app Application – Apple Store for 99 cents. This will help you find Scholarships and Essay samples. ITUNES: Schoold Schoold – Free College Search & Scholarship Match (Iphone & application Android) Schoold is the #1 FREE college search app; offering Iphone/Android counseling and future planning tools. Find colleges, universities, scholarships; receive counseling advice on college applications, financial aid, majors, and careers that are relevant to you. Schoold is your Counselor, Banker, and Advisor - Right in your pocket! (This application was recommended by a LHS Parent) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/schoold-free-college- search/id990111320?mt=8 FAFSA & CA Dream Act FINANCIAL AID FORMS: FAFSA & CA Dream Act application application Opens OCTOBER 1, 2016 Please make sure you submit for your Financial Aid papers as soon as possible. Gates Millennium Scholarship Scholarship Requirements: Be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.US citizen or permanent resident,GPA 3.3 or better or earned a high school GED. Will enroll in college our university fall of 2016 as full-time first-year student seeking a college degree Demonstrated leadership Meet the Federal Pell Grant criteria for eligibility Completed 3 required Gates Millennium Scholarship application forms: Student Application Form Nominator Form (independent evaluation of high school students academic record) Recommender Form (independent evaluation of student's community service and leadership activities) Submit Applications - Submit online application by the deadline in January. Gates Millennium Scholarship Application website: https://nominations.gmsp.orgFor more information, go to: http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/AboutUs.aspx PG&E Better Together Not yet available. Check in January 2017/ Open to high school and STEM Scholarship Program college students pursuing a major in a STEM field. Demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, leaders in their schools or community. For more information, visit: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your- community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/bright- Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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JobRedi Grant $10,000 Enroll in a qualified Certificate Program (not an associates degree Cortopassi Family program) and receive $2,500 per semester for up to 4 semesters Foundation (maximum of $10,000). Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity, Graduate HS by Fall 2017, currently live in or graduated from a high school in SJ County or Stanislaus County, demonstrated financial need, you are 35 years of age or younger. Students must have their completed FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application completed by the time they submit their application. There will be an application workshop @ LHS sometime in mid January. Please check at the EPC for future date. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or call 209 365-4563. Apply online at www.JobRediFoundation.org America’s Farmers Grow Providing more than $500,000 in Explore opportunities in the AG Industry! With nearly 60,000 job AG Leaders Monsato Fund openings annually, ag offers thousands of opportunities in business, communications, education, engineering, science and technology. Learn more at GrowAgLeaders.com and apply November 15- February 1, 2017 at www.FFA.org/scholarships

Elks National Foundation (250) $4,000 Who is Eligible? Legacy Awards 1) The applicant must be a high school senior.

2) The applicant must apply online only. The 2017 Legacy Awards application deadline is 11:59 a.m. Central Time on Friday, February 3, 2017.

3) If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

4) Applicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) by December 31, 2016.

5) Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student qualifies for more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level. Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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6) Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

7) If you are selected as a 2017 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform service once a year with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks. To apply, go to: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_elks_national_foundatio n_legacy_awards_8964.php? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2 01701&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87’

We The Students (15) $5,000 The Contest is open to all United States citizens or legal residents Scholarship Contest who are students who are no older than 19 and no younger than 14 as of the end of the Contest Period who (1) attend school in the United States, one of its territories or districts, or an American Armed Forces School Abroad, and (2) who are in grades 8 -12 attending public, private, religious, or charter schools, or (3) are enrolled in a GED or correspondence school program, or (4) are attending a home school program. To apply, visit: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_we_the_students_scholar ship_contest_9059.php? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2 01701&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87 Students Planning to Attend All students applying to Delta must attend Mandatory meeting in the Delta College Science Lecture Hall (Room 1113) MANDATORY Lunch Monday, February 6, 2017 at lunch. Information regarding applying Meeting – Mon. 2/6/17 to Delta will be distributed. Delta College @ Lincoln Students planning to attend Delta College in Fall 2017. There will be High School a Senior Presentation & Application Workshop at Lincoln on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 5th & 6th period at the Library. Please stop by the EPC to pick up a permission slip and to sign up. Delta College “Free Cash SENIORS! If you have not submitted your FAFSA/CA Dream Act for College” Workshop Application and you’re planning to attend a community college or vocational/technical school, please attend this workshop to be considered for financial aid for the 2017=2018 school year. San Joaquin Delta College, February 19th, 2017 11 am – 6 pm in the E- Services Lab Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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Courageous Persuaders (16) $3,000 For more information and to apply, please visit: Video Scholarship http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_courageous_persuaders_ video_scholarship_9061.php? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2 01701&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87

AFA Teens Awareness (3)$5,000 For more information and to apply, please visit: College Scholarship http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_afa_teens_awareness_co llege_scholarship_9062.php? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2 01701&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87

AIS Scholarships (3,500) $10,000 For more information, and to apply, please visit: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_ais_scholarships_9063.p hp? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2 01701&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87

Levin Firm Scholarship $1,000 For more information and to apply, please visit: http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_levin_firm_scholarship_ 9064.php? &utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2 01701&utm_content=1074cbd553c4cf947518f32f5a1a6c87

CA Retired Teacher’s (5) $1,000 Seniors residing in the SJ County. Must be planning a teaching Association SJ Div. #20 career. 3.0 GPA, essay, leadership qualities and abilities, citizenship qualities, financial need. Visit our LHS website for an application or email Mrs. Hernandez for a copy.

Asian Pacific Fund (5) $5,000 At least 50% Filipino Heritage, engineering, mathematics, computer Scholarship Program: science, environmental or physical science major, SF Bay area, Banatao Family Filipino Orange Co., Los Angeles or San Diego residents. Incoming American Education Fund freshmen, no citizenship requirement, and financial need. To apply, go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships

Asian Pacific Fund (2) $1,000 Past/Present worker in an Asian restaurant (or Child of) Open to all Scholarship Program: Shui Ethnicities, record of community advocacy & social justice work, in Kuen & Allen Chin coming freshmen or current undergraduate, no citizenship required, Scholarship financial need. To apply, go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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Asian Pacific Fund (2) $2,500 At least 50% Asian Heritage, accounting, political science, pubic Scholarship Program: policy business administration major or related field. Incoming Matt Fong Asian sophomore, junior or Senior at a CA 4 year College/University in Americans in Public 2017-2018. Community Service or Volunteer Work preferred. Financie Scholarship Minimum of 3.0 GPA. To apply, go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Asian Pacific Fund (1) $2,000 Past/Present Farm or Migrant Worker (or Child of), incoming Scholarship Program: freshmen or current undergraduate at a UC, financial need. To apply, Lapiz Family Scholarship go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Asian Pacific Fund (3) $5,000 At least 50% Filipino Heritage, food science technology or research, Scholarship Program: chemical engineering, incoming freshmen at any CA university. No PHILDEV Goldilock’s citizenship requirements and financial need. To apply, go to USA Scholarship www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Asian Pacific Fund (1-5) $500 - $2,000 At least 25% Filipino heritage, minimum of 2.75 GPA, CA resident, Scholarship Program: incoming freshment at any college in California. Financial Need.To Philippine International apply, go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships and U.S. Scholarship Fund Asian Pacific Fund $5,000 Demonstrates Outstanding Citizenship, community service required, Scholarship Program: first generation Asian American (immigrant) SF Bay area resident, Frederick & Demi incoming freshman, financial need. To apply, go to Seguritan Scholarship www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Asian Pacific Fund (1-4 ) $1,000-$3,000 At least 50% Asian heritage, minimum of 2.8 GPA, Fairfield-Suisun Scholarship Program: resident, incoming freshman, financial need. To apply, go to Helen & L.S. Wong www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Memorial Scholarship Asian Pacific Fund (1-3) $500 - $3,000 At least 50% Filipino Heritage, journalism major or Career, SF Bay Scholarship Program: Maria area resident, incoming freshman or current undergraduate, financial Elena Yuchengco need. To apply, go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarshipsleast Memorial Journalism Scholarship Pacific Italian Alliance $2,000 Open to Seniors (currently in grade 12) Writing prompt: “Food and $1,000 shared meals are very important to the Italian Culture. Describe a $500 meal that is or was special to you. What made it special and why?”. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] Youth On Course 2017 ((20+) Senior student from Northern CA with a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are College Scholarship ranging from $4,000 to $20,000 (over both need and merit based. Must be accepted at a four year 4 years) college/university the same year scholarship is awarded. Youth on Course members and/or golfers will be given first priority, but you Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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do not need to be a member. To apply, please visit: https://youthoncourse.org/2017-schol / and hit APPLY NOW following the form steps. Questions? Email [email protected]

Cal Trans District 10 $1,000 Graduating Senior living in the SJ County, 2.6 or better GPA, planning to attend a university or junior college, pursue a career in the following field (see application for a list) or other related transportation field. To obtain a copy of the application, please visit http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] Sons of Italy Western Academic Awards for high school seniors and Italian Language Foundation Study Grants in Italy for high school seniors for the summer of 2017. For more information, visit: Black Employees’ 2.5 + total/overall/cumulative GPA after 7 semesters (must include 1 Association of SUSD term of senior grade, College bound Black high school seniors of SJ County, HS Diploma, (IEP students are the exception), must attend college/university full time by Fall 2017. , please visit http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] Tzu Chi Foundation $1,000 Demonstrate financial need for college tuition, minimum of 3.0 GPA, enroll full time 2017-2018 academic year, must be a TCNW Tzu Chi Scholarship 4 year award recipient in the past. To obtain a copy of the application, please visit http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] SAFE Credit Union (10) $1,000 Senior, 3.0 or above GPA. Application is available digitally at safecu.org or To obtain a copy of the application, please visit http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] **Lincoln USD Senior, students who exhibit strength in character, involvement in Tod A. Anton Scholarship community and pride in their education. To obtain a copy of the application, please visit http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] 2017 Northern CA Cherry Graduating senior of Japanese American descent, minimum of 2.5 Blossom Festival GPA, must be actively involved in or his local community. To obtain a copy of the application, please visit Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] North Stockton Rotary Club (1) $1,000 Must attend a Stockton high school. Consideration for the award is *Cliff Dochterman based upon demonstration of community service, extracurricular Scholarship (For students activities, support of the ideals of Rotary and a sense of planning to attend UOP) responsibility toward education. Immediate family members of *Scholarship for Any Rotarians are not eligible. Financial College/University (5) $1,000 **Completed North Stockton Rotary Club Scholarship applications MUST be submitted to Mrs. Hernandez by the deadline (Monday, March 13, 2017. I will be sending ALL the student application as a group. Please do not be late. Please visit the LHS website for a copy of the application or email Mrs. Hernandez to get a copy. PDK Prospective Educator HS Seniors who intend to attend college and major in education and application is submitted to the local PDK for chapter consideration. To obtain a copy of the application, please visit http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] Italian Catholic Federation College Scholarship to further education of students who achieve 3.2 GPA (3 ½ years), Roman Catholic and of Italian descent, live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of CA, Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, must be Roman Catholic, but need not be of Italian descent or live where the Branches of the Federation are established, membership of a Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is mandatory for #2. For more information and to apply, please go to www.icf.org

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of $500 Senior students of Portuguese descent and be a US Citizen or California permanent resident. 3.5 total GA, meet entrance requirements of accredited community college, trade school or university. Participated in at least three extra curricular activities while in school. To apply, please visit: cabrillocivicclubs.org or , go to: LHS Website http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. UC Davis Young Scholars Strives to engage approximately 40 academically talented high Program school rising juniors and seniors in a variety of research experiences within the areas of biological and natural sciences. June 25 – August 5, 2017. For more information, go to: http://ysp.ucdavis.edu Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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SJ Farm Bureau Federation: $2,000 Parent or guardians or applicant must be employed by an agriculture Agricultural Employee operation in SJ County. Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited junior college, 4 year university or agricultural related vocational school or program. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931

SJ Farm Bureau Federation $2,00 The purpose of this scholarship is not only to reward those who have 2017-2018 Scholarship demonstrated a commitment to agriculture, but also to secure a viable future for the agriculture industry by funding the education of tomorrow’s leaders. Parents or guardians of the applicant must be a current voting member of the SJ Farm Bureau Federation. Voting members include Agricultural and Business members (Associate and Collegiate members do not qualify, grandparents or other relatives do not fulfill the membership requirement). Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited junior college, 4 year university or agricultural related vocational school or program. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation $2,000 Any student entering or attending an accredited 4 year university Robert J. Cabral Memorial Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of Agricultural Scholarship study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation $2,000 Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited 4 year Robert J. Cabral Memorial university Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the Education Scholarship major area of study being in the education industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation $1,000 Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited junior college, Robert J. Cabral Memorial Must be enrolled in the major area of study being agriculture or Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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Junior College Scholarship education. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation (2)$2,500 Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited junior college, The Clifford Dale Wunsch 4 year university or agricultural related vocational school or program. Memorial Scholarship Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation $2,000 Providing assistance to students who seek a career in the agriculture Alexander Hildebrand industry. Applicant must be entering or attending a four year Memorial Scholarship college/university. Must be a career in a scientific or technical field that will be used to benefit agriculture ( for example, engineering, soil or plant sciences, irrigation science/technology, etc.) Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation (2) $500 (junior college) Scholarships awarded to high school seniors based on career goals, Gary Simas Agricultural (1) $1,000 demonstrated leadership abilities in agriculture, and perceived ability Scholarship (4 year college) to contribute to and succeed in an agriculture-related field. Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited junior college, 4 year university or agricultural related vocational school or program. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation: $2,500 One scholarship for a high school student. The purpose of this Young Farmer & Ranchers scholarship is to reward those who have demonstrated a commitment to agriculture, but also to secure a viable future for the agriculture industry by funding the education of tomorrow’s leaders. Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited junior college, 4 year university or agricultural related vocational school or program. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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SJ Farm Bureau Federation ( Planning to attend an accredited four-year college, university or Raymond Camera Memorial graduate program pursuing a career in scientific or technical field Scholarship that will be used to benefit agriculture (for example: engineering, soil or plant science, irrigation science/technology etc.) Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited 4 year university Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 SJ Farm Bureau Federation (2) $1,000 Student planning to attend an accredited 4 year college, university Barbara Mettler Memorial and purusuing a career in any agricultural field and that has been Schoalrship involved in their community. Applicant must be entering or attending an accredited 4 year university. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with the major area of study being agriculture and the intentions of a career in the agricultural industry. Applications are available at our website: www.sjfb.org under the Foundation tab. If you would like additional information, please call the SJ Farm Bureau Federation office at 209 931-4931 Grand Lodge Legionarios (6) $500 Graduating high school students of Filipino Heritage. Their goal is del Trabajo In America to give financial assistance to the descendants of Filipinos who immigrated in this country to further their pursuit of a better life thorugh higher education. Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher. CA Assoc. of Wine grape (2) $8,000 4 year Seniors, if your parent or legal guardian is employed by a wine grape Growers Foundation (4) $2,000 grower, apply for the CAWG foundation scholarship program. 2 year Please visit: www.cawgfoundation.org or call 916 379-8995 C CA Assoc. of Wine grape Senior students interested in majoring in Viticulture and Enology, Growers Foundation attending Alan Hancock Community College or Cal Poly, SLO. Robert Miller Scholarship Please visit: www.cawgfoundation.org or call 916 379-8995 CA Alarm Association $25,000 Scholarships and Grants for children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel. To apply, go to: www.caaonline.org

Asian Pacific Community (20) $2,500 US Citizen or Permanent Resident AND direct blood descendant of a Fund Taiwanese citizen. HS Senior or 1st year college student residing in Taiwanese American US. Plan to attend a 4 year or 2 year college. 3.0 GPA, household Scholarship Fund income at or below the Federal/State/County Low income level. Must submit a short Youtube video. Online application, three references and official transcript. For more information, please visit: Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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Asian Pacific Community (10) $1,000 HS seniors who reside in California, plan to attend a CSU or CA Fund Community College, 3.0 GPA, household income at or below CA Chen Foundation State County Low Income Level, scholarship is open to ALL MAJORS and there is NO ETHNICITY REQUIREMENT. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://apcf.org/2017- chen-foundation-scholarship-program/

Lambda Theta Phi (4) $500 Senior Female, graduating senior, 3.0 minimum GPA (need an official transcript verification), 1 letter of recommendation from a non-relative, 500 word 1 page essay and community volunteer work. To apply, go to: LHS Website http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. Stockton JACL 2017 The following scholarships are available to Stockton JACL members and/or Japanese American graduating high school students in San Joaquin County. PLEASE NOTE: One one complete application , transcript and one letter of recommendation are needed for the JACL Scholarships listed. You do not have to send in an application for each scholarship offered. You will be considered for all the scholarships. *Elizabeth Humbarger $1,200 *George & Amy Matsumoto Scholarship $1,000 *Stockton Chapter JACL $1,000 *Union Bank $500 *Edward & Bernice Endow Scholarship $500 *Baba Family Memorial Scholarship $300 *Dobana Family Memorial Scholarship $300

To apply, go to: LHS Website http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. Aerospace Museum $10,000 Exceptional college bound senior student who plans to major in science, technology, engineering, or math and further, aspires to pursue a career in the aviation or aerospace industry. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Applications will be selected based on the following criteria 1) completed application 2) Academic achievement 3) Financial need 4) quality of composition 5) letters of recommendation 6) community involvement. Application is available digitally at www.aerospaceca.org Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

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or LHS Website http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. *Lincoln USD (1) $1,000 Senior, current Band Member in good standing, 3.0 GPA, planning to The Hall Family Band attend a four year college. To apply, go to: LHS Website Scholarship http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. *Lincoln USD (1) $1,000 Senior, 3.0 GPA, Evidence of community involvement, evidence of LHS Dominic’s Designated financial need, essay. To apply, go to: LHS Website Driver http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. *Lincoln USD $1,000 LHS senior who is pursuing a teaching career. Approximately a 3.0 The Ghio Family Teacher cumulative GPA. Essay, Official transcript and two letters of Scholarship recommendation. Submit completed application to Mrs. Hernandez – EPC by noon on 4/12/17. To apply, go to: LHS Website http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. *Lincoln USD $1,000 Graduating senior of LHS, 3.0 GPA or higher, economically Herbert and Beverly E. disadvantaged, motivated and plans to enroll in a four year program Markowitz Memorial at an accredited school. . To apply, go to: LHS Website Scholarship http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. CA Women for Agriculture $1,000 Intended for Seniors planning to major in agriculture at a State SJ Chapter College or University. Funds will be paid directly to the recipients. Participated in FFA, 4-H or Grange activities during the high school years. He/she will be a goal oriented student that demonstrates the ability to balance an academic schedule, extra curricular activities, and work ethic with a plan for ag major and/or career in the agricultural industry. To apply, go to: LHS Website http://www.lincolnhigh.org/news/educational_planning_center or email Mrs. Hernandez at [email protected] for a copy. 2017 Student-View (1) $4,000 No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average, no essay Scholarship Program (2) $1,000 required, no lengthy application forms, no application fees. Simply (10) $500 log on to: www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. Scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all complete application. For more information about the company, log on to: www.studentinsights.com Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

OUT OF STATE COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE: Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

. Students who are residents of WICHE states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state.

. The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates. Many institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each academic year, so apply early!

. WICHE members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

. For more information, please visit: http://www.wiche.edu/wue

. Money for College Available NOW for Middle Income Families . . California's Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program is available to undergraduate students with family incomes up to $150,000 who attend a UC or CSU campus. MCS awards will be based on a sliding scale according to family income. . . Scholarship amounts will vary by student and institution, and the maximum award will be 40% of the system wide - or base - tuition and fees amount once the program is fully implemented in 2017-2018. Scholarships for this academic year are still available. . . Students who are currently enrolled at a CSU or UC and have not yet applied for financial aid (submitted a FAFSA) can apply TODAY to see if they are eligible for a Middle Class Scholarship. Students should contact their campus Financial Aid Office for more information. . To file a FAFSA go to: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ . For more information on the MCS program go to: http://www.csac.ca.gov/mcs.asp . . Scholarship/Financial Aid Workshop Website: . www.fastweb.com . http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ . www.scholarships.com . https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/ . ITUNES: Schoold – Free College Search & Scholarship Match (Iphone & Android) Schoold is the #1 FREE college search app; offering counseling and future planning tools. Find colleges, universities, scholarships; receive counseling advice on college applications, financial aid, majors, and careers that are relevant to you. Schoold is your Counselor, Banker, and Advisor - Right in your pocket! . SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE: . www.athleticaid.com . Additional Scholarship Resources: . https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/scholarship-resources

. SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES (IN ALPHA ORDER): Educational Planning Center (Room 1418) Scholarship/Event Newsletter - Spring 2017 Updated 2/3/17

. http://collegeprofiles.com/scholarships.html#Q . College Scholarship – The Ultimate Guide 2017 . https://www.moneysavingpro.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-college-scholarships/ . . MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS . www.meritaid.com . . FASHION SCHOOL . http://www.fashion-schools.org/articles/top-10-fashion-merchandising-schools-southwest-2014 . . ANIMATION SCHOOL . http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ . . DELTA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION . To see a list of scholarships, please visit: https://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/finaid/scholarships/index.html .  Scholarship Gateway – Free Scholarships for Minorities  http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm

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