Scholarships

$2,000	Wang Foundation	Each recipient will receive $2,000 a year up to 3 years. Have a 2.5 GPA Seniors Only www.ajwangfoundation.org	6/01/20
$1,000	Old Courthouse Museum Society & Junior Achievement of Orange County Scholarship Essay Contest	Open to HS Seniors who will enroll in a college in Fall of 2020. Must write a one page essay on the following topic: The 6th Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees everyone accused of a criminal act the right to a trial by jury. In O.C., the District Attorney and his staff of attorneys represent the "people" which are responsible for prosecuting the individual accused of a criminal act. Anyone accused of a crime has the right to be represented by an attorney. The defense attorney represents the interests of the accused. Please compare and contrast the respective duties of the prosecuting attorney in a criminal trial. Be sure to include any actual O.C. criminal trials that might support your essay. Must include a cover page with essay title, full name, high school and teacher name. Also include the essay and a bibliography. Email completed application to Angela Johnson, ajohnson@jasocal.org	4/3/20
$1,000-$2,000	Larry Acterman Public Education Award	Must be a Senior who plans to enroll in full time study leading to a degree and a teaching credential. Must be a US Citizen with a strong commitment to pursuing a career in teaching in public education in grades K-12 in California. Must demonstrate outstanding scholastic ability. Apply at www.longbeachcf.org/larry-acterman/	4/16/20
$1,000	Willow Tree Scholarship	Must be a graduating Senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be attending a two or four year institution next year. Applicant's must submit an essay responding to this year's prompt. Apply at www.thewallpovproject.org/apply-for-scholarship	6/8/2020
$2,000	Lapiz Family Scholarship	Must be a child of a past or present farm worker. Must be attending a University of California school next year and have financial need. www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships	4/24/20
$2,000	Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship	Available to Seniors planning to enroll in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program in Fall 2020 that will lead to employment. Must attend a not for profit program. Must demonstrate financial need and be Pell Grant Eligible. Must be a US Citizen. Apply online at http://application.horatioalger.org	4/15/20
$500-$9,000	OCC Greanleaf Scholarship	Must be enrolling in a career technical education program, 2 year college program or 4 year college program in Fall of 2020. Apply at http://orangecoastcollege.edu/student_services/ScholarshipOffice/Pages/greenleaf.aspx	4/30/20
$1,000-$7,500	California Alarm Association Youth Scholarship	Must be a Senior with a parent who is employed full time in California in law enforcement, fire fighting, paramedic or EMT. Must complete an essay to apply along with the application. Go to http://www.caaonline.org to apply	4/10/20
$500 - $5,000	Student Insights Scholarship	Must go to www.student-view.com and compete a 15-20 minute survey to apply. All Seniors eligible to apply.	4/22/20
$1,000	Mega Bank Scholarship Program	Graduating Seniors who plan to attend a 4 year or 2 year college in the state of California in the Fall of 2020. Must have a minimum UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.0. Parents must have an income at or below the low income level. Apply at https://www.apcf.org/2020-mega-bank-scholarship-program	4/17/20
$2,000	Royal Business Bank Scholarship	Graduating Senior planning to enroll in an accredited 4 year University in the Fall of 2020. Must have a minimum UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.0. Parents must have an income at or below the low income level. Apply at https://www.apcf.org/royal-business-bank-scholarship-program/	4/17/20
$5,000	Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund	US Citizen or US permanent resident who is a direct blood descendant of a Taiwanese Citizen. Must plan to enroll in an accredited 4 year college. Must have a minimum UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.0. Parents must have an income at or below the low income level. If selected you must film and submit a short video on youtube. Apply at www.TAScholarshipFund.org	4/17/20
$1,000	2020 Preferred Bank Scholarship	Must plan to attend a 4 year college or a 2 year community college in California in Fall 2020. Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be at or below the low income level. For more information and to apply visit http://apcf.org/2020-preferred-bank-scholarship-program/	4/17/20
$500	Women's Division of the GG Chamber of Commerce	Must be a Senior with a 2.85 GPA or higher, complete the application along with the essay and submit transcripts. Provide two letters of recommendation. Open to male and female students. See Mr. Hubbard in the Counseling Office for an application	4/3/20
$1,000	GG Straweberry Festival Association	Selection will be based on career goals, school and community activities, grades, and financial need. See Mr. Hubbard in the Counseling Office for an application.	4/15/20
$750	Louise Rocky Scholarship	Must be planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college in Fall of 2020. Must be pursuing a career in psychology, school counseling, audiology, social work or as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Academic record, community service and personal character will be considered. Pick up an application from Mr. Hubbard in the Counseling office and submit back to him by April 3rd.	5/8/20
$1,000	PLV Scholarship of Orange County	Must be a graduating Senior with a weighted GPA of 3.5 or above. Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Have to be willing to be featured on their blog with a possible written interview required. Visit https://mymellowbrickroad.com/2020-plv-scholarships.	5/3/20
	Goldenwest College Scholarship	Must be enrolling in at least 12 Units at Golden West College in Fall of 2020. Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Must fill out FAFSA or Dream Act as well. Application available at http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/scholarships/highschool	4/3/20