The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation
The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools, students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of 2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a higher educational opportunity. This group is generally not the recipients of college scholarships and is typically ignored by the Board of Education.
The Shawn Carter Foundation offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States who desires a higher education. One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to the community?".
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a High School Senior, College Student, and/or between 18-25 years of age
Must be pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Be a US Citizen
Deadline: May 15, 2012
$1,250 DegreedUp.org Cash Scholarships
DegreedUP.org is proud to announce up to FOUR $1,250 Cash Scholarships for Spring 2012. ANY student (future or current) that has been accepted or attends a community college, technical/trade college, or university may apply.
Apply online at www.degreedup.org/cash-scholarship.html
Upcoming Deadlines: May 27, 2012; June 27, 2012; and July 27, 2012
2012 Hartnell College Nursing Scholarship Application
Hartnell Nursing Scholarships are awarded to selected students who show scholastic achievement, promise for professional advancement, and the ability to contribute to the Nursing profession and the community.
Eligibility is based on:
Acceptance into the Vocational and Registered Nursing Programs; OR
Planning to transfer to a BSN program (evidence of acceptance required) AND
Receiving a grade of "C" or better in ALL course work.
Deadline: May 7, 2012
California Association of Pest Control Advisers-Monterey Bay Chapter 2012 Scholarship Program
In their continued commitment to promote education and awareness of Agriculture in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, Monterey Bay CAPCA is offering at least one $1,000 scholarship to a person pursuing a career in Agriculture.
Applicants Must Be:
Pursuing a Bachelors or Associate's Degree in Agriculture
A Resident of Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito County
All paperwork must be submitted by: June 15, 2012
Junior League of Monterey County 2012 Scholarship
The JLMC Scholarship is designed to assist women 18 years of age or older who want to improve their career opportunities by furthering their education. All applicants must have specific degrees or training goals in mind and demonstrate community involvement.
Applicants must be:
A minimum of 18 years of age
Currently enrolled at an accredited 2- or 4- year college or vocational school
Registered for a minimum of 9 semester units, or equivalent
Residents of Monterey County
Citizen or legal resident of the US (may be required to show proof)
Click here for application
Deadline: April 27, 2012
Please mail applications to:
Junior League of Monterey County, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
391 Decatur St
Monterey, CA 93940
Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives Scholarship
The AHHE is inaugurating the Jose "Pepe" Morales, Jr. Scholarship with three $1,000 scholarships.
Seeking students who:
Visit their website for more information: www.ahhe.org/scholarships2012/
Deadline: March 30, 2012
2012 One Scholarship Competition sponsored by Higher One
Higher One is pleased to announce the One Scholarship Competition to donate a total of $50,000 toward the tuition of 20 deserving students ($2,500 each) at Higher One colleges and universities.
To qualify for a One Scholarship, you must:
To Apply, click here.
Deadline: April 30, 2012
The 2012-2013 HACU Scholarship Program
The Hispanic Association of College and Universities has a variety of scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate students searching for help with their educational expenses. Applicable majors include: Nursing, Health Sciences, Engineering, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, etc.
Please visit their website for more information regarding scholarship and internship programs:
www.hacu.net/hacu/HACU_Student_Programs.asp
Scholarships Deadline: May 25, 2012
2012 Monterey County Film Commission Film Student Scholarship Program
A fund providing financial help and encouragement to the next generation of filmmakers has been established by the Monterey County Film Commission. If you're a student of film and resident of Monterey County, or if you are currently enrolled in a community college or university in Monterey County, you may apply.
Visit their website for more information: filmmonterey.org/scholarship.htm
Click here for application
Deadline: April 6, 2012
Women's Education Leadership Initiative 2012 Scholarship Program
WELI is designed to increase the leadership capacity, workforce skills, college enrollment, and college completion rate of women, single parents, and re-entry students in the Salinas Valley. The program supports students who have the desire to improve their lives and the lives of their families through higher education. 25 lucky candidates will be awarded $1,500 scholarships upon completion of a Leadership Skills Training workshop.
Click here for informational flyer
Click here for application
Application Deadline: April 9, 2012
Pesticide Applicators Professional Association 2012 Scholarship
The objective of the PAPA Scholarship is to assist undergraduate students with financial support for their education and interest in the Agriculture and Horticulture Sciences. Emphasis will be given to those majors directly related to or supporting pesticide application or related industries. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to two applicants meeting the required qualifications.
Click here for application or visit their website for more information: http://www.papaseminars.com/
Deadline: April 1, 2012
California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers
Up to $6,000 in scholarships are available to students pursuing a career in a Horticulture related field. Qualifying majors are: Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Majors such as Ag. Business Management, Ag, Economics & Finance, Ag. Pest Control, Plant Genetics, and Botany may qualify if career relevance to Horticulture and Nursery Industry is indicated.
Please visit their website for more information: http://cangc.org/
Deadline: April 20,2012
MassMutual Scholars Program
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company is pleased to announce that its MassMutual Scholars program is now a national program for high-achieving African-America, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic students interested in careers in the insurance and financial services industry.Thirty $5,000 scholarships are being offered for 2012.
Please visit their website for application and eligibility information: www.act.org/massmutual/
Deadline: May 4, 2012
Carmel Valley Women's Club Scholarships for 2012
The Carmel Valley Women's Club is offering scholarships for females who are residents of the Carmel Valley Area (93923 or 93924 area codes). The intent of these scholarships is to assist and encourage women to pursue higher levers of education.
click here for more information
Deadline: April 12, 2012
Bruce Church Educational Foundation Scholarships
Bruce Church Community College Student Scholarships, in the range of $500 - $1,500, are awarded to students committed to studying Agriculture at Hartnell College. Applicants should have at a least 2.5 GPA and be actively involved in service to their schools and/or communities. "Studying Agriculture" includes Ag. Business, Agronomy, Horticulture, Entomology and other academic disciplines reasonably related to a career in Agriculture.
click here for application and eligibility requirements
Deadline: April 1, 2012
A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship
The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial scholarship was established in memory of Arthur W. Bodine, a distinguished director of Sunkist Growers and a respected agricultural leader, to provide funds for undergraduate students from agricultural backgrounds who are in need of financial assistance to further their education.
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Click here for more information and application
The Campus Explorer Exclusive Scholarship
$1,000 will be given away monthly to help students pay for their higher-education expenses. Every month, Campus Explorer will announce a new scholarship- and a new way to win. A winner will be randomly selected from the entrants.
Click here to apply
STEM Scholarship Program
Hartnell College and the National Science Foundation offer $5,000 scholarships awarded over a 2-year period to eligible students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Technology, Earth Science, Engineering, Math, and Physics.
To apply, submit a general Hartnell scholarship application.
Click here for eligibility requirements
