WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AND HOW DO I APPLY?
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
- Review weekly the SC Scholarship website on a regular basis. Although most of the scholarship opportunities listed below are for graduating seniors only, some do not have grade level restrictions. Most of the scholarship listings in the chart below have either a direct link to the donor's website or an application that you may download and complete and send to the organization.
- Begin your search early and start collecting the pieces of information you will need for your applications: essay about yourself, high school transcript, recommendation letters from teachers, community members, employers, etc., resume of honors and activities and awards. Update your information as needed.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 - 2016
Make sure your applications are complete, neat, and submitted by the deadline. You will need to send your completed application to the address listed on the application and be sure to adhere to the organization's deadline. If the organization requires an official transcript you need to order through www.parchment.com/register. Be sure to give yourself time to have the official transcript sent to you. Keep the official transcript sealed and attach to your scholarship application.
SEE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
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Name of Scholarship (Scroll through the entire chart and click on the scholarships name, website, or click here) of the scholarship / organization to obtain the application and additional information) Adhere to organization's deadline. Newer scholarships are posted weekly at the bottom of the chart. For organizations to post scholarships - contact Judy Rasmussen @ jjrasmussen@capousd.org |
Comments (Most scholarships required a student to be a U.S. citizen) |
| September 28, 2015 |
Questbridge National College Match. Go to |
Are you in the top 5-10% of your class, in the most challenging courses available/ Come from households earning less than $60,000/ Qualify for your school's free or reduced-price lunch program.. then apply |
| November 4, 2015 | DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest - click here | SCHS nominee automically receives $100/chapter winner = $1,000 national winner = $5,000. Dependability, service, leadership, patriotism. US Citizen not required. Two parts: 1) Student complete personal statement (transcript and 2 letters of recommendation and 2) Timed essay |
| December 4, 2015 | ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION - Most Valuable Student Scholarship |
Scholarship, leadership, financial need. |
| No deadline - first come first serve | ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION - California Hawaii Elks Association | Grants from $500 to $2,000 with an option to renew for a second year. |
| March 15, 2016 | ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION - Students with Disabilities | Students with disabilities. Applications start November 15th. Over $48,000 in scholarships |
| March 28, 2016 | SC Woman's Club - Seniors Only - click here | Judge on grades, financial need, volunteer service to school and community non-profit organizations |
| January 20, 2016 (postmark deadline) | California Association of Collectors, Inc. www.cacesf.org | Seniors - attending any accredited college, university or vocational school. $1,500 - 2,500 |
| February 15, 2016 | The Make Sense Foundation. Click here for the application | Outstanding female youths in our school who are college bound in 2016-2017. |
| May 15, 2016 | Surterre Properties - 2nd Annual Orange County High School Photography Scholarship. Visit www.SurterrePhotoScholarship.com for details. | Earn up to $500 for college. Use your photography skills and creativity by capturing the natural beauty of our local environments, while also earning money for college. |
| October 26, 2015 | Horatio Alger Association. Go to www.horatioalger.org | $7,000 - $22,000 and a trip to Washington DC. Recipients must exhibit: integrity, academic promise and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity. Also had household earnings of $55,000 or less, etc. |
| October 31, 2015 | LendEDU company - a marketplace for student loans and student loan refinance offering a scholarship at https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/ | For high school seniors and college students. $2,500 |
| June 10, 2016 | Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program - visit: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm |
Business consultants offering their scholarship program to all high school juniors/seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution. Students are required to write an essay between 500 and 1000 words. Visit the website for further details.
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| December 15, 2015 (postmark deadline) |
California Association of Educational Office Professionals. Click here |
To assist business education students who wish to continue with higher education and pursue a career in business administration or education. Criteria: financial assistance, scholastic achievement, initiative, extracurricular activities, and quality and completeness of application materials. |
| January 1, 2016 | Hispanic Educational Endowment Fund Scholarship (HEEF) Apply online at http://oc-cf.org/scholarships. |
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| March 25, 2016 | California Wine Grape Growers Foundation - go to www.cwggf.org to apply. Also for the "Robert Miller Scholarship for Viticulture and Encology. Seniors graduating 2016 only may apply. | Eligibility: Only the children with a parent/legal guardian employed by a CA vineyard during 2015-2016 winegrape growing season are eligible to apply. (And possible waiver for winegrape grower.) At least 2 four-year scholarships worth $8,000 each and four two-year scholarships worth $2,000 each to qualifying students in 2016. Students may study the subject of their choice at any campus within the UC, CSU, or CA Community College system. |
| December 1, 2015 | BOSTON UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION For more information: www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee | Earn a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to BU. |
| March 1, 2016 | San Clemente Garden Club - SCHS Scholarship. Click here for details and application | A $1,000 scholarship will be given to a SCHS graduating senior attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university in the fall of 2016. Eligibility: Academic GPA (weighted) of 3.0 or more; Specific study area (see application); College enrollment,Volunteer service in environmental concerns and completion and submission of all required application materials/signatures by deadline (see application for further details) |
| December 15, 2015 | GNGF Scholarship. go to www.drakelawgroup.com/scholarship | Seniors graduating who will attend a 2 - 5 year university, or a current college student. The Drake Law Firm is offering a $5,000 scholarship. Create a short 30-120 second video telling about the superhero or superheroes that have influenced your education. Also tell how this scholarship will help you reach your goal. |
| January 20, 2016 |
Ronald McDonald Scholarship |
Seniors who are eligible to attend a two or four year college/university with a full course of study. Legal U.S. resident with a valid social security number.. resident of Orange county... Single and multi-year scholarships available to more than 100 students per year. |
| February 29, 2016 |
Buick Achievers http://buickachievers.com/?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BA2016 |
Seniors and current undergraduates, U.S. military veterans and their dependents, Those planning to attend a four-year college or university in 2016-2017. Those who plan to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry. |
| April 15, 2016 | Soroptimist Scholarship. Click here for details and application. | Senior girls who plan to continue their education at a higher level. 1,000 scholarship |
| February 12, 2016 | Junior League of Orange County, CA, Inc. Click here for details. | High school senior or a post-secondary student. Please read the application for further details. |
| March 31, 2016 |
2015-2016 CUCPTSA Senior Scholarship Application : Go to: |
All seniors in CUSD high schools who are PTSA members and have met certain minimum academic requirements are invited to apply for one of the PTSA scholarships - CUCPTSA or California State PTA. Must be a member of PTSA by March 1, 2016 to apply. The application and all attachments should be mailed to CUCPTSA c/o CUSD, 33122 Valle Road, SJC, CA 92675 |
| February 1, 2016 | California State PTA Scholarship. Go to: http://www.cucptsa.com/index.asp?scid=93 | The State PTA offers graduating High School Senior Scholarships in amount of $500 each. This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average restriction or requirements. |
| March 31, 2016 | SCHS PTSA Senior Awards Scholarship: Details - click here Application - click here (need both) | Please read the detail information sheet and to apply - click on the application. |
| February 19, 2016 | Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Programs. click here for details and application information. For Frequently Asked Questions go to www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships | 12 scholarship programs, each with unique eligibility criteria. Scholarship amounts arrange from $1,000 to $20,000 and many are renewable. |
| December 15, 2016 | 2016 PFLAG South Orange County Scholarships. Click here and or visit: www.pflagsouthoc.com | Must identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer or straight ally./ LGBTQIA student attending or planning on attending a vocational school / See website for further eligibility criteria. Awards range from $500 to $2,500. |
| May 1, 2016 | SC Area Republican Women, Federated. Application at www.scarwf.org and/or click here. | Graduating seniors graduating from San Clemente HS who reside in SC, Dana Point, SJ Capistrano, Cap Beach, or Camp Pendleton. US Citizen and Registered Republican (or intent to register, if not 18) |
| March 1, 2016 | Photo Contest click here for details | 9 categories for photo contest. Up to $1,000 awarded and more! |
| April 23, 2016 |
American Legion Post 281, Laguna Niguel. Scholarship award of $2500 for high school seniors for tuition to a college or trade school. Must have a parent, grandparent, brother or sister who is a veteran or an active duty in the U.S.A. Military service. Apply to Dennis Mulvaney, Post 281 Vice Commander, dennismul@att.net at 949-495-4141 |
Application must show: Personal Information, academic information, proof of family military duty. A copy of one of these items: DD214, Honorable discharge, Service card or photo of family veteran in uniform. Schools you are planning to attend, intended major, community service and leadership activities, extra-curricular activities, awards, letters of recommendation. If you qualify you will be called on for an interview by April 27. Award presented at the May 21 Armed Forces Day dinner. |
| March 15, 2016 | SC Junior Woman's Club - FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP. Click here for details. | Up to $1000.00. Includes Fine Art, Photo & Video, Music, Drama, Dane and Music. |
| April 22, 2016 | 2016 Student-View Scholarship Program. Log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2016. | $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. |
| March 31, 2016 | Art-A-Fair Foundation Click here for application and details | Juniors and seniors, residents of and students in southern CA, actively planning further art education or a career in the arts, ... see for further details... |
| March 15, 2016 | SC Junior Woman's Club - Teen Citizen Scholarship Click here for details and application. | Contest to high school seniors. Complete all sections of the application and judging is all aspects of Sections II - V. Up to $1000 |
| March 15, 2016 | SC Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Click here for details and application. | Up to $4,000 awarded to applicant(s). Review detail criteria listing. |
| April 10, 2016 | Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship Click here for details and click here for application. | Graduating senior or a post-secondary student. GPA 2.5 or above, citizen of US, etc. See application for further details |
| March 16, 2016 | 2015 CHANGE A LIFE FOUNDATION Go to http://changealife.org/scholarship-program/apply for details and application. | Graduating senior to attend a four-year College or University. Min GPA - 3.5. SAT score of 1500 or ACT score of 21 minimum. Must be enrolled in and/or have passed Advanced Placement courses. Must be at or below HUD Income guidelines, a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident. Show evidence of extra-curricular activities in school/community involvement or employment. Community service from 9th grade to first semester of 12th grade (minimum of 40 hours). |
| April 11, 2016 | AN OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Click here for application and detail information. | Graduating senior to attend a community college, financial need, etc. |
| April 11, 2016 | NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - CAPISTRANO COAST CHAPTER Click here for application and details | Community Service, Financial Need, etc.. Recipients to attend the May 16, 2016 patroness meeting for recognition. |
| March 31, 2016 | SC Choral Society click here for details and application | $500 to two outstanding seniors, member of Vocal Arts, GPA 2.5 or higher, enrollment in 2 or 4 year university, etc. |
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April 7, 2016 5:00 pm |
Assistance League of Capistrano Valley click here for details and application | High school graduating with gpa 2.5 or above, must have an immediate member of the family currently enlisted in the military, etc. |
| March 24, 2016 |
San Onofre Parks Foundation - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. Click here for details and application or visit: www.SanOnofreParksFoundation.org |
San Onofre Parks Foundations will award up to four $1,000 scholarships for graduating San Clemente High School seniors attending an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university in the fall of 2016. See details for eligibility. |
| March 13, 2016 | Coral Thrift Shop. Click here for details and application. Send application to jimandcarol@sbcglobal.net | Graduating seniors seeking higher education. Please see details for eligibility. |
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March 24, 2016 5:00 p.m. |
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - MONARCH CHAPTER 2016. Click here for application and detail information. Send application to annamariaburke@Hotmail.com | Graduating female senior who plans to attend a two or four-year college as a full-time student. Minimum grade point average - 3.0. etc.. If selected for final consideration, applicants are required to attend an in-person interview on Sunday April 24th, 2016 |
| April 22, 2016 | NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - LAGUNA CHAPTER Click here for application and detail information. | $500 - 1,000 awarded to young women on a non-need basis - emphasis on philanthropic work within the community, supported by overall achievements, academic performance and individual character. Must be applying to full-time status at an accredited educational or vocational institution. Can not be a member of any chapter of National Charity League, Inc., or an organized philanthropic organization such as Assistant League or Girl Scouts. |
| 20th of each month submission window closes starting the 21st and reopens on the 1st at 8:00 a.m. | LA Tutors 123 Click site for detail information www.latutors123.com/scholarship | $500 Innovation Scholarship each month to high school and college students who showcase their creativity in a new exciting way to make a positive impact -... GPA of at least 3.0, essay, supporting documentation, etc. |
| April 13, 2016 | DANA POINT HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The "Lucy Chavarrias-Saunderson Scholarship." Click here for application. | $1000, live in Capistrano Beach (zip code = 92624). Based on merit and financial need. Students who are applying to a two year college, trade school, state college or university. Active in community, including part-time or volunteer work. |
| April 20, 2016 | MARBELLA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION. Click here for application | $2,500 per academic year for a $10,000 total over the course of the recipient's four year college career...Have been a member of a high school golf team in South Orange County for at least one season., see application for further details |
| June 1, 2016 | SURFING HERITAGE & CULTURE CENTER Click here for details and application | Seniors only: Essay Contest, $1000. |
| April 22, 2016 | San Clemente Ocean Festival Click here for details and application. (Application deadline states April 18 - but still send in application by April 22.) | Read details of eligibility, and may not be an immediate relative of a San Clemente Ocean Festival Associate or Director. |
| June 12, 2016 | Math, Science, & Arts Scholarship www.oc-cf.org/scholarship | Be a graduating senior from SCHS, plan to study math, science, or art, enroll as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year college or university, etc.... |
Scholarship Resources:
Check out these free online scholarship search websites:
http://www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/scholarships-highschool-seniors/:
More Useful websites:
Military Family Members Scholarships:
www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/family.htm
www.navysealfoundation.org/what-we-do/apply-for-assistance/educatoin-and-motivation
www.military.com/scholarship/search-for-scholarships.do
www.navyleague.org/scholarship
African American scholarships:
Asian American scholarships:
Latino scholarships:
Native American grants and scholarships:
www.aises.org/what/programs/scholarships
Scholarships for students with disabilities:
Capistrano Unified School District