<p> Pleasant Grove High School SCHOLARSHIPS for Seniors 2017-2018 August-June Deadlines</p><p>DUE DATE SCHOLARSHIP NAME REQUIREMENTS None CollegeNET.com Online social network scholarship opportunities www.CollegeNET.com</p><p>Anytime California-Hawaii Elks Those who plan to pursue an eligible vocational/technical program culminating in an Associate Association Vocational Degree or Certificate. Grant Program http://www.chea-elks.org/scholarshipmenu.html varies Gold Award Scholarship For those who have received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Based on academics, activities, leadership, community involvement and pursuit of individual interests. www.studio2b.org National Commission on www.co-op.edu This scholarship is to attend specific schools with cooperative programs in various Cooperative Education career areas. The deadline is in February, but research should be done early. County of Sacramento, If you are the dependent of a veteran with a service connected disability rating or who had a service Department of Human connected disability rating at the time of death or who died from service related causes; you may Assistance - Veterans qualify to have your college fees waived at California public colleges/universities. Contact the DHA Services office at 916-874-6811 Youth For Understanding Students who have an interest in experiencing life abroad as an exchange student. Multiple National Scholarships scholarships available. Visit www.yfu-usa.org Educational and Training For students in the foster care system or if you were adopted from foster care with adoption Voucher finalization after the age of 16. Orphans, however, are not eligible for this program. Go to www.statevoucher.org to apply. Funds are given on a first come first serve basis so apply early. August 30 – Positive Choices Go to www.positive-choices.org and click on Program Details May 15 ****** ********** As new and updated scholarships arrive, the below will be updated!</p><p>October – U.S. Bank Scholarship Apply only online at www.usbank.com/studentloans February Go to Paying For College then Scholarships Student must plan to attend a two or four year college or university.</p><p>October 31 The Coca-Cola Scholars They are looking for the well-rounded individual with a highly developed interest in their community. Foundation Scholarship based on a balance of academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service. Apply at www.coca-colascholars.org October 31 Voice of Democracy See Mrs. Williams for details. Student will complete a 3-5 minute audio essay (on cassette) on the Audio Essay theme “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” November 7 Prudential Spirit of This is a national competition to honor young people for outstanding volunteer service. Community Award www.prudential.com/spirit </p><p>November 22 Comcast Must be nominated by a school counselor, provide resume to counselor for consideration. Criteria- Strong leadership skills. December 1 Boston University Trustee For students that will be interested in attending Boston University in the fall of 2016. For more Scholarship information: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee December 4 Elks National Foundation Student must be a child or grandchild of an active member of the Elk’s club. Scholarship must be Legacy Awards turned in locally. See Mrs. Williams in the counseling office. www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm </p><p>December 4 Elks National Foundation 3.0 GPA, Leadership, community service, financial need. 350 word essay required. Scholarship Most Valuable Student must be turned in locally. See Mrs. Williams in the counseling office. www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/ourscholarships.cfm December 18 Young Entrepreneur Award Graduating HS senior who operates their own business. For more information visit: www.NFIB.com/YEA December 15 Burger King Scholarship $1000, $5000 and $25000 available to all HS seniors and Burger King employees. https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/ January 10 GE Ronald Regan Exceptional student leaders are encouraged to apply. Please visit the website for more information Scholarship Foundation http://reagan.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=5904.0 January 11 Youth on Course Preference will be given to students with an active interest in golf. 4,000 to 12,000 scholarship range. youthoncourse.org/scholarships January 15 Soroptimist For young women 14-17 that volunteers in the community and faces many obstacles. See Mrs. Williams for an application. January 16 Gates Millennium 3.3 GPA, Minority, Financial Need, Meet Pell Grant Criteria- Full Ride need based scholarship- Scholarship http://www.gmsp.org/ January 14 APIASF Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity, 2.7 GPA or higher. 2500.00-5000.00 www.apiasf.org</p><p>January 19 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship for African American students. Award selection is based on academic achievement, determined financial need and participation in school and community activities January 19 Ronald McDonald House Several scholarships for multiple ethnic groups- Apply at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC Charities January 22 Elk Grove Community For HS seniors in the Elk Grove area. Over 180 scholarships available with varying criteria. Please Foundation visit www.elk groversf.org Due to Mrs. Williams in the Career Center on 1/22. Varied Sacramento Region Over 30 available scholarships at www.sacregcf.org Community Foundation Varied Student Scholarships.org Multiple scholarships available- www.studentscholarships.org</p><p>January 31 Asian Pacific Islanders for 28- $2000.00 scholarships! http://apca-att.org/scholarship.html Professional and Community Advancement February 1 Sacramento Turn Verein German Language and Culture scholarship. Visit www.stv-germanlanguageschool.org Scholarship February 1 Northern California Please submit a resume to Mrs. Williams for consideration. Only 1 student can be nominated from Scholarship Foundation PGHS. 8000.00 per year. February 1 Schwab Rosenhouse For HS seniors from El Dorado, Pacer, Sacramento and Yolo counties. Scholarship www.jewishsac.org/schwabrosenhouse February 6 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority African American HS seniors with a 3.0. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. </p><p>February 8 Herf Jones Scholarship Principal nomination</p><p>February 8 CTA Scholarships Several scholarships for dependents of members of the California Teachers Association. Please see Mrs. Williams for applications. February 8 KFC Colonel’s Scholars 2.75 GPA, Demonstrate financial need. www.kfcscholars.org</p><p>February 13 The Links Inc. African American Students with financial need, strong extra curricular activities and character. See Mrs. Williams for an application. Multiple scholarships available. February 15 Cosumnes River Little Former participant with the CRLL program. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. League February 16 Quality Scholarship To recognize service to the lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender community. collaborative www.equalityscholarship.org February 16 Elk Grove Garden Club For students interested in floral, gardening or careers in agriculture. Elkgrovegardenclub.org</p><p>February 19 Eta Gamma Omega Great scholarship for African American applicants! Ronald McDonald will match if you are selected. RMH applications are due 1/19 February 22 Active 20/30 Club of Greater 3.0 or higher, community service, women-Pick up an application from Mrs. Williams Sacramento February 22 Martin Luther King Jr. Dependent child of an active CTA member and a defined ethnic group. Please see Mrs. Williams Memorial Scholarship for an application. February 25 Simon Youth Foundation For students that live in the vicinity of any Simon Malls. 3000.00 scholarship- wwwsyf.org for an application. February 29 Buick Achievers For students majoring in engineering, technology, design or business with an interest in the automotive industry. Please visit www.buickachievers.com February 28 Optimist International Essay contest for students with speech and hard of hearing difficulties. See Mrs. Williams for an application. February 29 Taiwanese American Need based, 3.0 or above (20-2500.00 scholarships!) Scholarship Fund February 29 Chen Foundation Need based, 3.0 or above (10-2000.00 scholarships!)</p><p>February 28 PG&E Overcome personal challenges and community service. www.pge.com/brightminds</p><p>March 1 Sacramento NAACP 2.0 GPA required, essay required and 3 letters of recommendation.</p><p>March 1 Sacramento State Alumni For students that will be attending Sacramento State in the Fall. Please visit Scholarships http://www.sacstatealumni.com March 1 Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Students of Asian descent- Scholarship http://www.thewashboard.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx/The+Seattle+Foundation/2012- 2013/Atsuhiko+Tateuchi+Memorial+Scholarship+-+Tateuchi+Foundation</p><p>March 1 Visine- Students with Vision Students that have demonstrated a clear vision with their goals. www.aim.applyists.net/Vision</p><p>March 1 Gilbraitting Scholarship Essay- for applications go to www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php</p><p>March 1 Sons of Italy Italian Language and Study grant- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.</p><p>March 2 City of Elk Grove Funded by Allied Waste, seniors who exhibit academic success and a passion to protect the environment. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. March 7 Safe Credit Union (10) 1000.00 scholarships to exceptional seniors. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.</p><p>March 8 County of Sacramento- For students on public assistance or low income. GPA 2.5 or higher. IRS tax forms required. Department of Human Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. Assistance. March 9 Tzu Chi Scholars Buddist scholarship for students with a 3.0 and over, financial need and will enroll in college fulltime for 2013-2014. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.</p><p>March 13 Physicians for Social Essay Contest, total awards 10,250. See Mrs. Williams for an application. Responsibility March 15 Nisei Student Relocation For students of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Loatian, Mein or Hmong ancestry. Commemorative Fund March 15 Edison International Students that will major in math, science, engineering and technology. 2,500 (Renewable) Please visit www.edison.com/edisonscholars for an application. March 15 Cabrillo Club For students of Portuguese descent. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. 3.5 GPA</p><p>March 15 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Essay, leadership and strong community service involvement, 3.0-4.0 GPA. Download application Inc. Eta Alpha Sigma at www.etaalphasigmachapter.com Alumnae Chapter March 15 Asian Pacific Fund 17 possible scholarships- See details at www.asianpacificfund.org</p><p>March 15 National Coalition of 100 African American, financial need, 2.7 GPA or above, and essay. Please see Mrs. Williams for an Black Women, Inc. application. March 17 Society of American Military Pursing a career in engineering. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. Engineers March 23 Festival De La Familia For students pursuing studies in the field of Latino Cultural Arts. See Mrs. Williams for an Scholarship application March 27 California Grape Growers For children of vineyard employees or students who want to major in Viticulture or Enology Visit www.cawg.org/cwggf/ March 29 Sigma Delta Omega For students who are engaged in community service, focusing on health, wellness and promoting educational excellence. 2.5 GPA or better, attending a 2 or 4 year college- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. March 31 Blue Diamond Foundation Academic Achievement, Extra Curricular Activities and Financial Need. Please visit : Scholarship http://www.bluediamond.com/documents/BDG_Scholarship_application.pdf or see Mrs. Williams for an application. March 31 Jack and Jill of America Students of African American Descent. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.</p><p>April 1 Pine Cone Foundation Students for documented learning disabilities, up to $5350.00 per year</p><p>April 1 Knights of Columbus Student must be an active parishioner at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church</p><p>April 1 Sacramento Farm Bureau Agriculture student, essay. Please visit www.sacfarmbureau.org/Programs</p><p>April 1 Young Farmers and Agriculture student- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application Ranchers April 1 Cattle Women’s Assoc. Future leaders in the beef industry- Please see Mrs. Williams for an application</p><p>April 1 American Slavic Social Hall Scholarship for students of Yugoslavian descent. Must have a 3.5 GPA. Essay required. Please Club see Mrs. Williams for an application. April 1 Amador, El Dorado, For future leaders in the beef industry. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. Sacramento Cattle Women April 1 Sacramento Area Fire Must include an essay about firefighting, (2) $500 awards will be given- See Mrs. Williams for Fighters- Local 522 an application. April 4 Northern California Golf Several scholarship opportunities for at risk youth with financial need. Visit http://www.youthon Association course.org April 13 Susie Gains-Mitchell County of Sacramento, African American Caucus- 500 word essay. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. April 13 California Chapter Women Scholarship for women interested in mineral education or mining. Please see Mrs. Williams for an in Mining application. April 19 Blood Source For students who have participated in blood drive committees at their local high school. Students must have a 3.0 or higher. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. April 18 EGEA Scholarships Please visit www.egteachers.org for scholarship information or pick up applications from Mrs. Williams. April 25 SAWWA Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. For students interested in water conservation and water works issues. April 25 Eskwela Natin For deserving Filipino seniors who will be attending a 2 or 4 year university upon graduation. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. April 26 Operation Recognition $500 for winning essay on “How Ordinary Citizens Can Honor Veterans”. Please see Mrs. Williams Essay for essay criteria and contact information. April 26 Premier Bank For students that involved in the community, have excelled academically and have financial need. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. 4/30 AKA, Sigma Delta Chapter African American students with academic and leadership abilities. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. May 1 Matters of Life and Death Essay regarding mental illness/terminal illness and the right to choose. Please see Mrs. Williams Scholarship for an application. May 1 Cosumnes Firefighters Essay. For students that are interested in being firefighters. Please see Mrs. Williams for an Assoc. application. May 2 Japanese Chamber of Students of Japanese descent with a 3.3 or higher. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. Commerce May 10 Kosmos Civic Club 500 Word Essay. Community service, extracurricular activities and financial need. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. May 15 Mayor Joe Serna Must be majoring in business, computer science, engineering, health services or vocational Scholarships programs leading to a professional career. See application at www.sachcc.org May 17 LGBT For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application.</p><p>May 17 Sacramento Area Black Students of African American Descent. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. Caucus June 6 Sigma Phi Epsilon Leadership, Activities and Achievement. More info at www.sigep.org</p><p>June 1 Avid-Horizons Scholarship Must have 3 years of AVID. Please visit www.sacregcf.org to obtain an application.</p><p>June 6 ETC Students who live in Rancho Murieta and are interested in the arts. $2000.00 award. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. June 16 Gordon Stafford Scholarship For minority students majoring in architecture. Please see Mrs. Williams for an application. in Architecture June 22 Big Sun Scholarship For student athlete that plan to participate in athletics in college. http://www.bigsunathletics.com October 5 AES Engineers For students interested in engineering, must provide essay. Please visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarship.html</p>