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**Murrieta Dollars for Scholars is our main umbrella we use to organize the Scholarships, however some organizations do their own scholarships that are not part of Dollars Scholars. You will find their links at the bottom of this page
Murrieta Valley Unified utilizes the Dollars for Scholars Program to centralize scholarship offers available to our students. Murrieta Dollars for Scholars has given $2.3 million in scholarships to over 4,900 graduates of Murrieta Valley Unified School District to help local seniors make their dreams of higher education a reality.
Seniors who have a minimum cumulative overall grade point average of 3.25 at the end of the first semester, and plan to attend a two-year community college, four-year university, technical, trade, or a vocational school following graduation are eligible to apply. Scholarships are based on academic achievement, accomplishments, involvement and/or merit. and all applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship. Check back in January 2021 for more information about Dollars for Scholars for the Class of 2021
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This website resource is made for high school students to access many scholarship opportunities/extracurricular competitions before entering college.
Links for 2021-2022 Scholarships:
Deadline Name of Scholarships
January 1, 2021 The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
- Must be a woman.
- All majors are encouraged to apply.
- All GPAs will be considered
Submit a 500-word essay (About healthy lifestyle choices)
January 1, 2021 The Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
- Must be at least 18 years old as of the date of application
- Open to graduating high school seniors.
- Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year, four-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States.
- This scholarship is open to students from all underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds.Essay Requirement: Applicants must submit a 500-word essay designing their ideal future and what the student plans to do to achieve that dream.
January 9, 2021 Ron Brown Scholarships Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be Black/African American.
- Must excel academically.
- Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
- Must participate in community service activities.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
- Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.
January 9, 2021 Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants for consideration of this scholarship must be accepted to a college or university.
- Applicants must have and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA during a scholarship-funded semester.
- If an applicant cannot accept the scholarship or if education is interrupted, the status of funds will be reviewed by AWAF Scholarship Committee
- The scholarship funds awarded will be valid at the college or university to be used toward tuition and fees
- The scholarship check will be awarded in the name of the applicant and the educational institution.
- Scholarship awards will be chosen by application. AWAF Scholarship Committee may conduct interviews.
- Applicants must give written or electronic notification of acceptance within five (5) days of award notification.
- This scholarship is open to North American citizens.
January 15, 2021 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Competition open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
February 1, 2021 Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
- Show leadership potential
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service
- Present evidence of financial need;
- Be a United States citizen;Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21Submit a 500-word essay (About healthy lifestyle choices)
February 2, 2021 CEHA Scholarship CEHA Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a high school junior or senior with interest in Environmental Health residing in Riverside, Orange or San Bernardino CountyMust be a graduating high school senior (Application is here)
February 14, 2021 HSF Scholars
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be of Hispanic Heritage
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
- Minimum 3.0GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent for high school students.
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, in the US for 2021-2022 academic year
- Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
February 20, 2021 Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities
- Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.
February 26, 2021 PWR Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a local, female, student on pace to graduate in June 2021 at the time of submitting application
- Have community involvement
- Have overcome some sort of adversity
- Have a commitment to success; whether it be college or trade school
February 28, 2021 Michelle's Place Cancer Resource Center
Patricia Deroeux Scholarship / Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must be in need of financial assistance due to the death of a parent as a result of cancer.
- Must be under 25 years of age.
- Must be a resident in the City of Temecula.
- Must be a full-time student.
Michelle’s Place Scholarship / Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must have been impacted by cancer.
- Must be used for continuing education only.
Shanen Skinner-Pearson Spirit of Life Scholarship / Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidate must have been impacted by breast cancer to themselves or an immediate family member.
- Must be used for continuing education only.
- Candidate must write an essay on how breast cancer has inspired them to help others and to change the way they experience life.
- Candidate must live in the region served by Michelle's Place.
March 2, 2021 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be the child/step-child of one of the following:
- Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine*
- A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
- Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
- A U.S. Navy Chaplain or Religious Programs Specialist who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
- GPA of at least 2.00 (cumulatively, on an unweighted 4.00 scale)
- Family adjusted gross income for the 2020 tax year that does not exceed $106,000. Non-taxable allowances are not included in the adjusted gross income.
- Attending or planning to attend a college or career training school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website in the 2021-22 academic year.
- Must submit a completed application with all required documents, as outlined in the application or as requested by the Scholarship Foundation, by the deadline. For more details regarding required application documents, please visit https://mcsf.scholarshipapps.org/required_docs.cfm
March 5, 2021 Assistance League Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- At the time of submitting this application:
- You must intend to enroll in a local community college or accredited trade school program in the fall of 2021
- high school students must be on track to graduate in June 2021.
- Classified as living in a family of low/moderate Income (LMI)-complete income limits Certification on page 2.
- Have commitment to success; whether it be college or accredited trade school
- Earned a GPA of 2.5 or better from high school or accredited college
March 15, 2021 Cabrillo Civic Club of California Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be of Portuguese descent and be a USA citizen or permanent resident
- 3.50 total weighted GPA average for Grades (9-12) and be graduating Senior of a California High School.
- Applicant meets all entrance requirements of the accredited community college, college, trade school, or university the applicant plans to attend
- Applicant must have participated in at least three (3) extra-curricular activities while in high school
- Must present three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who will vouch for the applicant's academic standing, character and personality. One letter must be from the Principal, Dean, or Counselor, verifying participation in the extra-curricular activities. One Letter must be from a teacher of the high school attended. One letter may be from any other source expect a relative and may be an additional teacher. Individuals writing letters are to include their titles or position
- Must complete the Application for an Undergraduate Scholarship, including the short essay questions.
March 15, 2021 Louie Family Foundation Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a freshman in the 2021-2022 academic year at a U.S. accredited college/University
- Have a cumulative, un-weighted grade point average between 3.7-4.0
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1300 (out of 1600) or a minimum ACT score of 27
March 19, 2021 Altura’s 2021 Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Altura Credit Union Foundation General Scholarship:
- This scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating from any high school in Riverside County. The General Scholarship specially designates five scholarships for students participating in AVID, and 10 scholarships for students attending University of California, Riverside.Altura Future Leader Scholarship:
- Altura’s Future Leader Scholarship is personally funded by Altura’s CEO and designed for a graduating high school senior who embodies leadership characteristics and tendencies.The Dr. Linda Wisher Educational Endowment:
- This endowment is in memory of Dr. Linda Wisher, a former member of Altura’s Board of Directors. Recipients are female students pursuing a career in education.The Bonnie Gail Polis Educational Endowment:
- This Endowment is in memory of Bonnie Gail Polis and is dedicated to graduating high school senior within the Riverside Unified School District (Arlington, King, North, Poly, Ramona) with the intention of pursuing a degree in public education (i.e. – Teacher, Counselor, Administrator, etc.).
- The Terry Ferrone Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of Terry Ferrone and grants funds for a graduating high school senior from John W. North or Poly High School.
- The Kimberly Jean Flores Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is in memory of Kimberly Jean Flores, a former Canyon Springs High School Student. To apply for this scholarship, you must be a graduating high school senior of Canyon Springs High School in Moreno Valley.
March 25,2021 FEEA Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Children, step-children, and legal dependents of full- or part-time permanent federal civilian or postal workers employed with the federal government for more than three years
March 26, 2021 Video Contest by EMWD
ELIGIBILITY
- For High School Students (Grades 9-12) *requires teacher facilitation*
Video REQUIREMENTS
- 3 minutes maximum
- created for audience of high school-age students
- must include a student biography, teacher biography, and student dedication at the end of the video
- Video becomes the property of EMWD
- No trademarked or copyrighted artwork or materials will be accepted
March 29, 2021 No Essay YDI ScholarshipsELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
- Be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school
March 30, 2021 The Murrieta-Temecula Area Alumnae Chapter
The scholarships are available to African American students attending a public, private, or parochial high school within the service areas of: Hemet, San Jacinto, Perris, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, and Temecula.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Currently be a senior attending a public, private, or parochial high school in the service areas (listed above)
- Have the minimum grade point average for the scholarship you are applying for (based on a 4.0 scale)Name of Scholarships & GPA requirements
- Dr. Laverne Davis Merit Based (3.5 or higher)
- Dr. Sheri Parker Merit Based (2.5 or higher)
- Financial Fortitude (2.0 or higher)
March 31, 2021 CAWA Memorial Scholarship Awards
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-Students planning to become technicians in automotive, collision, heavy duty or agricultural fields.
-Students planning to work for any automotive aftermarket company.
-No GPA requirement
-application here
March 31, 2021 Driver Education Initiative Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College. Employees and relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible
-To be eligible for the contest, submit your essay by one of the submission dates.
March 31, 2021 Dum Spiro Spero Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US
-You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico
March 31, 2021 NC ScholarshipsELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the United States
- Have a GPA of at least 2.5
March 31, 2021 Nitro Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Only open to legal residents of the 50 United States or The District of Columbia
- Age 17 or older at the time of entry
- A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States
March 31, 2021 Pet Lovers ScholarshipELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the United States OR a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to a college or university.
- Applicants must also be a US citizen or a permanent legal resident.
March 31, 2021 SP High School ScholarshipELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be thirteen (13) years of age or older on the date of entry
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the fifty (50) united States or District of Columbia
- Must be currently attending (or planning to attend) a college located in the United States
- Be a high school student planning on attend college in September 2021
- Answer the essay question on the sponsors website
March 31, 2021 The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for WomenELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Check Jan 1, 2021 for requirements
March 31, 2021 The "No Sweat" Scholarship - $2,500
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must be at least 13-years-old
- Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States or the District of Columbia
- Applicant must be currently enrolled in 8th - 12th grade in a school. Homeschool qualifies as well
April 1, 2021 American Nuclear Society Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a high school senior who has enrolled full-time in college courses pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) with an interest in working in nuclear science and technology
April 1, 2021 Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must currently be in high school, college, or university
- Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.
- Must be a resident of the United States or Canada.
- Must complete the application before 11:59 PM ET on April 1
April 1, 2021 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- High school senior with a 2.5 or above GPA OR a freshman or a sophomore undergraduate student with a 2.5 or above GPA
- Current or planned 4-year degree enrollment in the following majors: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics.
April 1, 2021 WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Female high school students planning on pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
April 1, 2021 Young Women in Public Affairs Award
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Women, ages 16-19 on 1 April each year, living in a Zonta district/region, or a citizen of a Zonta country, who demonstrate evidence of the following, are eligible to apply.
A) Active commitment to volunteerism.
B) Experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).
C) Volunteer leadership achievements.
D)Knowledge of Zonta International and its programs.
E) Support in Zonta International's mission of empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
April 1,2021 The Instapot Life "Zest for Cooking" Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Passion for cooking
- US Citizen or legal permanent resident
April 4, 2021 Mental Health Movement Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- share a 300-word essay describing your personal/loved one’s journey and how you want to use these experiences to positively impact the lives of others battling mental illness.
April 5, 2021 Prime Mailbox Women in STEM Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Female students who are passionate about and planning to pursue a STEM career
April 9, 2021 Essay & Visual Arts Scholarship to Raise Awareness of the Armenian Genocide
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- California high school students in 9th through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary.
April 15, 2021 Intertech Foundation STEM Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or higher
- An intent to study computer science
- Graduating high school in the spring of 2021 and enrolling at or accepted to an accredited college or university within the US by the end of August, 2021.
April 15, 2021 National Dairy Shrine Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- All National Dairy Shrine scholarships and student awards are only for U.S. students attending schools, colleges or universities in the United States and majoring in dairy or other agricultural related fields.
- Applicant must be a high school senior planning to enter a four-year-college or university with intent to major in Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis. Student must be planning on a career in dairy journalism or communications. Scholarship is based on communication abilities and future plans.
April 15, 2021 Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- High School Senior
- Childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes
- Successfully managing diabetes with proper medication, exercise and diet
- Commitment to education by maintaining in excess of a 3.0 grade point average
- Commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team
- United States Citizen
- Completion of application with supporting documentation and endorsements
April 16, 2021 Twenty-Third District PTA Graduating High School Senior Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- This scholarship is intended to recognize volunteer service in the school, community, and PTA and does not have a grade point average requirement.
- Applicants must be a Riverside County resident, graduating from a high school in Riverside County with an affiliated PTA/PTSA unit in good standing, and must be a member of his or her high school PTA/PTSA.
- A copy of the applicant’s current PTA or PTSA membership card must be submitted with the application.
April 23, 2021 One Move Ahead Chess Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Write an essay that answers the following questions:
- What is your history as a chess player? How did you begin playing?
- What have you learned from chess that you apply elsewhere in your life?
- What are your life/career goals, and how have they been influenced by your experience playing chess?
- 500–1000 words
April 23, 2021 SCAG Scholarship Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Residency: Must be a resident within the SCAG region (i.e., Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura County, or on Tribal Lands within the SCAG region), and be eligible to work in the United States.
- School Enrollment: Must be a graduating high school senior
- [Graduating high school seniors must enroll in higher education (two- or four-year college or university) immediately following graduation from high school (i.e., no gap year).]
- GPA Minimum: Candidates must have a 3.00 grade point average or higher (based on a 4.00, unweighted scale).
- Internship Requirement and Visit to SCAG: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, award recipients will not be required to complete an internship requirement or make a visit to the SCAG office in Los Angeles to attend a Regional Council meeting.
April 28,2021 VSA Emerging Young Artists Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- A) Artists must be between the ages of 16 and 25 during the application window. With the 2021 extended deadline, birth dates between March 1, 1994 and April 28, 2005 are eligible.
- B) Artists must reside in the United States for at least nine months of the year.
- C) Artists must have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.) This includes sensory, physical, cognitive, learning, socio-emotional disabilities and more. If selected, the artist must be comfortable publicly identifying as an artist with a disability.
April 29, 2021 Sander Jennings Spread the Love Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- All GPAs and planned future fields of study will be considered
- How has your journey with self-love and acceptance impacted your beliefs, relationships, and aspirations? (250–500 words)
April 30, 2021 Kochhar & Co. Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- 1) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2021.
- 2) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September of 2021.
- 3) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
- 4) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.*Note that you can be enrolled in any field of study*
May 1, 2021 TorHoerman Law Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The scholarship is available to all incoming college freshmen and current college students
Essay Topic
- Even though texting while driving can be just as dangerous as drinking while driving, why do we as a society accept it?
- 700-1000 words
May 1, 2021 WiseGeek Entrepreneurship Matters Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Students who show an entrepreneurial spirit and plan to start their own business
- U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
May 7, 2021 RMCCF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a resident of Riverside County
- Must be enrolled in a Riverside County High School
- Must be enrolled in or currently applying for admittance to a Southern California healthcare program
- Must submit a 300 minimum word essay
- Must submit three letters of reference
- Must have a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher
- Must submit current unofficial/official transcripts
May 15, 2021 Review it ScholarshipELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- 1) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2021.
- 2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
- 3) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the US.
- 4) Submit answers to the essay questions no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.
May 31, 2021 Caruso Law Car Accident Injury Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must plan to attend college by fall semester 2021.
- Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
- A transcript must be attached for application for consideration
- Applicant must submit an unopened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist
- This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2021
- Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship.
May 31, 2021 Elevate Mental Health Awareness scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The only application requirement is that students have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to them who have experienced mental health challenges.
June 12, 2021 Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants for consideration of this scholarship must be accepted to a college or university.
- Applicants must have and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA during a scholarship-funded semester.
- If an applicant cannot accept the scholarship or if education is interrupted, the status of funds will be reviewed by AWAF Scholarship Committee.
- The scholarship funds awarded will be valid at the college or university to be used toward tuition and fees.
- The scholarship check will be awarded in the name of the applicant and the educational institution.
- Scholarship awards will be chosen by application. AWAF Scholarship Committee may conduct interviews.
- Applicants must give written or electronic notification of acceptance within five (5) days of award notification
- This scholarship is open to North American citizens.
June 30, 2021 El Dabe Ritter Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited university, in the U.S.A.
- Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- All applications should be submitted no later than June 30th, 2021
- This scholarship will be awarded in the 2021 Fall Semester
June 30, 2021 The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Check Jan 1, 2021 for requirements
June 30 ,2021 The Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Check Jan 1, 2021 for requirements
June 30, 2021 The Little Bundle Superdad Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a graduating high school senior in your final semester who has been accepted to university or must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the United States
- Must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident.
- Must be a single father, child of a single father, or closely impacted by a single father.
- All fields of study and GPAs will be considered.
July 1, 2021 WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community
- U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
July 30, 2021 10 Words or Less Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2021
- This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:
1) Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question: In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $500 scholarship.
2) Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page. Note we will only read the answers provided from people that have "Liked" our page.
July 31, 2021 Doctor Lazare Urology Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- This scholarship is available to all high school seniors and current college students who are planning on entering the medical field. We understand how difficult it can be to pay for college and medical school, and we want to help someone afford a better education.
July 31,2021 Perry, Bundy, Plyler, & Long, LLP Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must plan to attend college by Fall semester 2021
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- A transcript must be attached for application for consideration
- Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist
July 31, 2021 The CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HOA SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must plan to attend college by fall semester 2021.
- Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
- A transcript must be attached to the application for consideration.
- Applicant must submit an unopened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist.
- This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2021.
- Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.
- Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship
July 31, 2021 Law Offices of Anthony Carbone Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants should be enrolled in an accredited university, in the U.S.A.
- Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- All applications should be submitted no later than July 31th, 2021
- This scholarship will be awarded in the 2021 Fall Semester
- There is no application fee
August 2, 2021 WiseGeek Disability Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Students with mental or physical disabilities
- U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
August 13, 2021 Murrieta Rotary Vocational Training Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- non-4 year college bound Murrieta students to cover books and tuition at a trade school, community college, or the like.
- It is for recent graduates (up to age 23) who have chosen a post-secondary education path other than a four year college
**Estimated due date**
Augest 31, 2021 Driver Education Initiative Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
-Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College. Employees and relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible
-To be eligible for the contest, submit your essay by one of the submission dates.
September 30, 2021 Dum Spiro Spero Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US
- You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico
**Estimated due date**
September 30, 2021 Nitro Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Only open to legal residents of the 50 United States or The District of Columbia
- Age 17 or older at the time of entry
- A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States
September 30, 2021 The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Check Jan 1, 2021 for requirements
October 15, 2021 NACME Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- students must either be a high school senior applying to an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, or be currently matriculating in an engineering or computer science program at a NACME Partner Institution, a US citizen or permanent resident, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- NACME's mission is to increase representation of Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American and Native/American Indian in the fields of engineering and computer science.
October 15, 2021 NSHSS STEM Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- demonstrated desire to major in or pursue a degree one of the following (or closely related) STEM disciplines:
- [Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences/Pre-med/health-related fields, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences, Computer and Computational Sciences, including Statistics and Accounting, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Information, Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Oceanography, Operations Research, Physics, and Teaching in STEM areas]
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October 15, 2021 Women's Ministries Scholarship Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a woman who would not be able to attend college without financial help.
- Be a woman who is committed to serving the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education
October 25, 2021 Horatio Alger Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2020 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
- Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- Be a United States citizen
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October 31, 2021 Coca-Cola Scholars Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- will reopen on August 1, 2021
- Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school year
- U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees
- based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
- Will receive high school diploma during current academic year
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution**Estimated due date**
October 31, 2021 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a high-achieving high school senior with financial need who plans to attend a four-year college
- have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
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October 31, 2021 SP High School Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be thirteen (13) years of age or older on the date of entry
- Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the fifty (50) united States or District of Columbia
- Must be currently attending (or planning to attend) a college located in the United States
- Be a high school student planning on attend college in September 2022
- Answer the essay question on the sponsors website
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October 31, 2021 Voice of Democracy
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Open to students in grades 9-12
- Enrolled by the deadline in public, private, parochial school, or home study program in the U.S., its territories or its possessions.
- Dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools are also eligible to participate.
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November 10, 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- begins in September, when information and application instructions are mailed to all middle-level and high schools in the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
- local chapters of five officially designated local organizations:
(Girl Scouts of the USA, National 4-H Council, American Red Cross, YMCA of the USA, andPoints of Light Global Network member)
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November 15, 2021 Dr.Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support.
- At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented).
- Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the next academic year.
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November 15, 2021 Elks Most Valuable Student Competition
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
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November 15, 2021 Overachievers Student Grant
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
- currently attend middle or high school, and between the ages of 13 through 19 years of age. **The Nominee may turn 20 years of age after nomination and still be eligible** for the contest.
- Must be on the honor roll at his/her school according to their school’s performance grading system.
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November 15, 2021 James Cox Student Photography Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
- opens July 15, 2021
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November 29, 2021 No Essay YDI Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
- Be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school
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November 30, 2021 10 Words or Less Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2021
- This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:
- Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:
- In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the $500 scholarship.
- Before or After writing your Answer you will also need to "Like" our Facebook page. Note we will only read the answers provided from people that have "Liked" our page.
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November 30, 2021 Driver Education Initiative Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College. Employees and relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible
- To be eligible for the contest, submit your essay by one of the submission dates.
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November 30, 2021 Points Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US
- B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico
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November 30, 2021 Real World Design Challenge Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) is an annual competition that provides high school students, grades 9-12, the opportunity to work on real world engineering challenges in a team environment.
- Each year, student teams will be asked to address a challenge that confronts our nation's leading industries
- 3-7 students in grades 9-12
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December 1, 2021 Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- An undergraduate student enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year college or a university; or a high school senior accepted for such enrollment.
- Pursuing, or planning to pursue, a course of study leading toward a career in physics teaching in the high schools
- Showing promise of success in their studies
- citizen of the United States of America
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December 1, 2021 Dell Scholars Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
- Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
- Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
- Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation
- a required 2.4 grade point average, Dell Scholars targets low-income, highly motivated students who are better than their numbers indicate and demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a unique "GPA" of grit, potential, and ambition in their quest for a college education
- GRIT - by overcoming personal challenges in their lives related to their families, schools, or communities
- POTENTIAL - by participating in college readiness programs and seeking out academic rigor
- AMBITION - by preparing themselves and planning for their dream of graduating with a college degree
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December 1, 2021 Innovation Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The contest is open to high school juniors and seniors
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December 1, 2021 Lamber-Goodnow Scholarships
TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPLY FOR
- College Scholarship - Two for $1,000 each
- Nursing Scholarship - One for $1,000
- Law School Scholarship - One for $1,000
- Medical School Scholarship - One for $1,000
- Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist Scholarship - One for $1,000
- Summer College Scholarship - One for $1000
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December 2, 2021 National Space Scholarships
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
- The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate students
- The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.
- The applicant can only use the $10,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the next academic year.
- The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner
- The applicant may apply for any of the scholarships offered by the National Space Club and Foundation (Olin E Teague Scholarship and/or Keynote Scholarship) in the same year, but may only win one in the same year
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December 5, 2021 Stephen J.Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
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December 6, 2021 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
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December 6, 2021 Make the U scholarship
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December 14, 2021 Edison Scholars Program
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December 14, 2021 Science Ambassador Scholarship
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December 15, 2021 BURGER KING℠ Scholars program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- High school seniors
- live in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico
- have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
- be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations
- plan to enroll full-time in 2022-23 at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
December 15, 2021 Equitable Excellence Scholarship
December 15, 2021 North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
December 29, 2021 You Deserve It Scholarship
December 31, 2021 CC Bank’s Young Scholars Scholarship
December 31, 2021 Design Thinking Scholarship
December 31, 2021 Easton/ NFAA Scholarship Program
December 31, 2021 Knight Essay Scholarship
December 31, 2021 Pierce/McCoy Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must plan to attend college by fall semester
- Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
- A transcript must be attached for application for consideration
- Applicants must submit an unopened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist.
- This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the Spring semester
- Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application
- Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship**Estimated due date**
December 31, 2021 Thiel High School Fellowship
December 31, 2021 Wealth Wise Scholarship
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Links for 2020-2021 Scholarships:
Prudential Spririt of Community Awards - Due November 10, 2020
Elks Scholarships - Due November 15, 2020
WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship - Due December 31, 2020
El Dabe Ritter Scholarship - Due June 30, 2021
Law Offices of Anthony Carbone Scholarship - Due July 31, 2021
Links to 2019-2020 Scholarships:
Advancing Women in Transportation
Elks National Foundation Scholarships
University of Saint Louis Scholarship
Dept of Defense SMART Scholarship
Kansas University Scholarships
St. Louis University Scholarship
Professional Womens Roundtable Scholarship
Brady Cobin Law Group Scholarships
Adamson Cleveland Scholarships
Links HS Scholarship Links Application
University of Montana Summer Program
American Welding Society Scholarships
Alpha Kappa Alpha Society Scholarships
New Mexico State University Scholarships
Epic Flight Aviation Scholarships
MLL Law Drunk Driving Scholarship
TV Genealogical Scholarship (1) TV Genealogical Scholarship (1)
2018-2019 Scholarships:
California Coast Credit Union Scholarship
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship
Riverside Sheriff's Student Scholarship
Cal Coast Cares Foundation Scholarships
Riverside District 23 PTA Scholarships
Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship
Altura Credit Union Scholarships
Canyon Lake Choraleers Scholarship
CalTrans Transportation Scholarship
Temecula Valley Geneological Society
Temecula Valley Geneological Society
NAEHCY Scholarship for Homeless Youth
Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Education Foundation
Alliance Recruitment Agency Scholarship
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