Scholarship Information

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016-2017 Cañada College Scholarship. On behalf of the Cañada College community we want to congratulate you on your accomplishments. Please take a moment to view the pictures from the ceremony here.

Each year, the three colleges of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) -- Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College -- award institutional scholarships to new, continuing, and transfer students. The scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, financial need or specific interests such as clubs, athletics, and service.

Funding for our scholarships comes from contributions to San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation. The Foundation is the colleges' partner in promoting student success at our colleges and in ensuring that quality, affordable higher education is available to every member of our community. It is due to the ongoing generosity of donors since the Foundation's inception in 1966 that many thousands of students have attended college and realized a better life. Contributions to the Foundation are received from many sources: individuals (including Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline alumni, faculty, and staff), businesses, civic groups, community organizations, and other foundations. Learn more about the San Mateo County Colleges Foundation here.

2017-2018 Scholarship Application

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The 2017-2018 Scholarship Application will be available November 1, 2016 through March 2, 2017 at 11:59 pm

In order to apply for scholarships, students must have a college-issued "my.smcccd.edu" email address and be enrolled within the San Mateo County Community College District (Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College). If you are not currently enrolled for fall 2016 or spring 2017 semesters but plan to attend next year, please Apply for Admissions to attend the summer 2017 or fall 2017 semesters. Once admitted, you will be sent your "my.smccd.edu" email address and be able to apply for our scholarship program.

Please click HERE to view our Scholarship Opportunities and apply. If you are a new applicant, click the Sign Up button to create your account. If a returning applicant, click Sign In to complete or update your scholarship application. Please click here to download instructions and plan to attend a Cañada Scholarship Workshop if you have questions or need assistance in completing the application. All workshops are in the Financial Literacy Lab, Building 9-123.

Need Help Writing a Personal Statement?

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Outside Scholarships

• STEM Center Scholarship page:   http://www.canadacollege.edu/stemcenter/scholarships.php
• See list of funding opportunities for Non-U.S. Citizens. Published by the National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA); includes applications for an array of nationally competitive and merit-based scholarships.
• Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) - List of scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence. This carefully researched list contains 52 pages of up-to-date information about scholarships available for immigrant students that don't have U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency as well as advice and tips for writing winning scholarship applications.
• EngineeringDegree.com/Scholarships - a comprehensive database of scholarships for anyone interested in pursuing an engineering degree
• Scholarships for California Students - Since 2003, StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship management services for companies, as well as a comprehensive database of scholarships for students.
• MALDEF - Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Scholarship List  - A list of scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status. http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships
• Latino College Dollars, Scholarships for California's Latino Students Directory (current) - The Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory contains clear information on more than 300 scholarships targeting Latino high school, undergraduate, and graduate students across the United States. A guide on how to apply for scholarships in both Spanish and English is included in the directory. For the ease of students and parents, scholarship listings are categorized by education level, deadline, minimum GPA, by whether citizenship is required as well as by region. The online directory is searchable by key categories such as grade level, grade point average (GPA) and citizenship at http://www.latinocollegedollars.org.

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Essay Scholarships

The following scholarships contain a variety of "essay contents/scholarships" from different businesses and organizations that may be promoting goods and services. Our office does not endorse any of them and we encourage all students to fully read the scholarship criteria before providing any information or applying.

• The Absolute Reviews Scholarship Program - $1000 scholarship will be awarded to one student each year. Winner shall be a candidate whose writing is original, demonstrates high-quality and abides by the general laws of the UK English Language. For more information click here.
• Howell & Christmas, LLC Visionary Scholarship - $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high-achieving, bring student who intends to pursue a career in law. Applicants will be judged on the content of their application, the essay they provide and on their academic merits. For more information click here.
• Judge Bill Huggins Public Service Scholarship - $500 scholarship will be awarded to students interested in the path of public service. Current students who volunteer with charitable organizations are eligible and can submit a record of their service hours to enter. For more information click here.
• Candere Scholarship - $350 scholarship for students who can demonstrate their skills as a writer or sketch artist. Applicants must submit a doodle or write an inspirational piece on "what is the next big thing in  fashion". For more information click here.
• Sports Gear Lab Scholarship - $500 scholarship aimed to help students better understand the connection between sports, exercise and learning. For more information click here.

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Honoring Veterans Essay Competition (offered by private law firm)

Deadline to apply: July 1, 2017

Essay contest open to U.S. Military Veterans. The essay should be at least 600 words long and must provide details about the veteran’s service (dates of service, branch of the military, highlights of the veteran’s service, etc.). The essay must also provide details about how the writer knows the veteran. Anyone can nominate a deserving veteran for a cash grant, but the nominee must be a veteran of the U.S. military. Veterans may nominate themselves.  For more information and complete rules see www.injuryclaimnyclaw.com/veterans-grant-contest.

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California Council of The Blind Scholarship

The California Council of the Blind gives a number of awards to the most deserving blind student applicants who are residents of California and who will enter or continue studies at an accredited college or university in either undergraduate or graduate status. Persons attending vocational schools are also eligible. It is not necessary to be attending a college or university in California. These awards are granted in two parts (1/2 each term) upon receipt of proof of enrollment for each term. Awards will be granted on the basis of academic scholarship and other factors. THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN MS WORD FORMAT OR IT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. Even if you have previously applied, you must submit an entirely new application, including supporting documentation. Every year we deny applications solely because they are incomplete. If an item is not applicable, please provide a brief explanation. Do not fail to include a Doctor's statement or a statement from a qualified professional, such as a Rehabilitation Counselor.

To qualify to receive a scholarship award, you must be a full-time student registered for at least 12 semester/8 quarter units for each term of the entire academic year or 9 semester/6 quarter units each term for graduate students. If you believe that you have extenuating circumstances, such as additional disability or job requirements, that do not enable you to meet this requirement, please provide a complete explanation of your circumstances.

 

Once an award has been approved, when the student applies for his or her award each term, he or she must submit written proof of their enrollment, signed by the Registrar on school letterhead, including a complete list of the classes and total units to be taken.

For application, please click here.

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St. Paul's of Burlingame Choral Scholarship (stipend for position in 2017-18 choir)

St. Paul’s is delighted to offer two (2) Choral Scholar positions for college-age students, underwritten through the St. Paul’s Choir School. For the 2017-2018 season, positions for a countertenor/alto and a tenor are available. These two Choral Scholars will be members of the Chancel Choir and receive bi-monthly stipends over the academic year totaling approximately $3000.  Auditions required. See flyer and application for full details on audition, rehearsal commitment, performance requirements, etc.

For more information please click here. For scholarship application please click here.

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Mega National Debt Relief Scholarship

Deadline to apply: January 31, 2018

National Debt Relief will award 5 scholarships of $1,000 each to outstanding college students pursuing studies in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields.

Eligibility:

1. The applicants must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college located in United States.
2. Graduate and undergraduate students can apply
3. Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or above are also eligible to apply for the scholarship.
4. Applicants must be pursuing or intending to pursue their bachelor's degree which can be in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

For more information and scholarship information click here.

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Polson & Polson, P.C - Conquering Adversity Scholarship

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2017

The attorneys at Polson & Polson are excited to offer a financial award of $500 to a student pursuing higher education who can clearly demonstrate the characteristics of perseverance, determination and unwavering commitment to triumphing over roadblocks on the path to individual success as well as overall civic betterment.The applicant must submit an original essay of approximately 750 words (12-point, Times New Roman font) which articulates a circumstance or time-period which presented hardship and explains how those challenges were conquered and were prevented from deterring the applicant’s drive to further the greater good.

All eligible candidates must be enrolled in a course of study at an accredited community or junior college, undergraduate or graduate degree program, or a high school graduate preparing to embark on college-level studies. Potential recipients of the scholarship must show proof of good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of at last 3.0.

For more information please visit our scholarship page at http://www.polsonlawfirm.com/birmingham/#scholarship

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Game Developer Scholarship

Deadline to apply: December 31, 2017

Both current students and rising freshmen are eligible for this scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to one student and the money will be transferred to their University to go towards the tuition fee. The student will be chosen based on their creativity in and commitment to digital media and game development. The choice will be made by a scholarship committee of 2 game publishing experts, and 2 game developers. To apply, applicants need to submit one piece of work. There are no limits on the form of this work. Examples of work would be a game prototype, an essay related to games, an overview of game development technologies, and so forth. The work will remain the student's property.

For more information and scholarship application please click here.

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Innovation in Education Scholarship

Deadline to apply: Monthly

Award a monthly $500 Innovation Scholarship to high school and college students who showcase their creativity and make a positive impact. 

Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
- Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada.

To Enter:

- Submit an essay describing their innovative project (examples include: setting a world record to raise money for cancer research or becoming an activist for a worthy cause.)
- Provide supporting documentation (e.g. website, news article, letter of recommendation, etc.)
- Submissions are due by 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.

For more information and scholarship application please click here.

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CFMA Silicon Valley Chapter Scholarship Application

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2017

The Construction Financial Management Association Silicon Valley Chapter (“CFMA-SV”) is offering scholarships to eligible students for the 2017-2018 academic year. CFMA-SV awards scholarships to assist students with the cost of their books, classes, housing, tools and supplies needed to further their education.

Eligibility Requirements:

At the start of the Fall 2017 semester or quarter, students must

• be enrolled full-time in an accredited junior college, college or university;
• be interested in a finance or construction related career OR be related to an employee of a CFMA-SV member company; and
• reside or be enrolled in a college or university situated in an eligible county (Santa Clara, San Mateo, Monterey, Alameda, San Benito, or Santa Cruz).
• have maintained a cumulative 3.0 GPA for the past two years.

CFMA-SV will consider the applicant’s GPA, interest and work experience in construction or finance, extracurricular activities, and up to two references or advisor evaluations (optional).

Click here for the scholarship application and more information.

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San Mateo County Calif. Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) Division 22 Scholarship

Deadline to apply: March 30, 2017

$1,000-$2,000 Scholarships will be awarded to students planning to attend a public or private college or university enrolled in teacher preparation programs with plans to teach at the elementary or secondary level.

Qualifications for Applicants:

• Complete application
• Currently attending Cañada College, College of San Mateo or Skyline
• Maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Will transfer to a 4-year public or private college or university in 2017-18 year
• Plans to enroll in a teacher preparation program

Completed applications must be received by the Cañada College Financial Aid Office no later than Thursday, March 30, 2017. 

Completed applications may be scanned and emailed to Margie Carrington at carringtonm@smccd.edu .

Questions?
Contact Person: Lyn Chan
Email: lchan0680@aol.com
Phone: 650-490-0125

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2017 - 2018 Palo Alto Rotary Club Robert Smithwick Vocational Scholarship

Deadline to apply: March 1, 2017

The Rotary Club of Palo Alto vocational scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to students who will enroll in an accredited career program or vocational program at a community college in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.  These scholarships are named in honor of Dr. Robert Smithwick, a founder of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District and long-time Rotarian. Dr. Smithwick was active in community service and devoted to improving health and education locally and abroad.

Eligible students will enroll in a program leading to a certificate or degree, and will plan to go directly into employment in that field upon completion of the program. Examples of vocational programs include but are not limited to: automotive technology, accounting, child development, dental hygiene, fashion design, graphic design, medical assisting, and many others. The scholarships are primarily need-based rather than grade-based. The scholarships are not intended for general academic pursuits, for students intending to transfer to four-year colleges, or for graduate degrees.

Eligible applicants include:

• High school seniors who will graduate in June, 2017 and will enroll in a career/vocational program in fall of 2017
• Students currently enrolled in an accredited career/vocational program described above, and continuing in that program in fall of 2017
• Returning students: individuals with high school degrees who have been out of school and are returning to pursue a career/vocational education
• All applicants must enroll in no fewer than 6 units in an accredited career/vocational program in fall of 2017, and must intend to remain enrolled in 6 units or more for the full 2017-2018 academic year.

Instructions for Submission of Application:

• E-mail your completed application as an attachment to: PARotaryRecords@aol.com. In the subject line, please type: Vocational Scholarship Application (add your last name)
• If e-mail is not possible, please mail to the address below:

                         Rotary Club of Palo Alto
                         Vocational Scholarship Committee
                         P.O. Box 592
                         Palo Alto, CA 94302

If you wish to apply or know someone who wishes to apply for a Vocational Scholarship, please download the application here http://www.rotarypaloalto.org/VocationalScholarships.cfm.

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Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2017

The purpose of the Chicana/Latina Foundation (CLF) Scholarship Program is to assist Chicana/Latina students in completing their undergraduate and graduate college education.

Toward this end, the CLF awards $1,500 scholarships and the accompanying leadership training on a competitive-basis to continuing full-time undergraduate and graduate college students of Chicana/Latina heritage.

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible for the CLF Scholarship.

• Be a woman of Chicana/Latina heritage
• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or community college in one of the listed Northern California counties
• Have lived at least two years in one of the listed Northern California counties at the time of application
• Community College and Undergraduate students must:
  • Be enrolled as a full-time college student (as defined by your institution) when applying and for the following academic year and
  • Have completed 12 college units after high school graduation, and
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 of college course work
• Commit to attending the CLF Leadership Institute (one weekend in August after being selected and one weekend the following year in February)
• Commit to volunteering ten (10) hours for CLF before March the year after being selected
• Past CLF awardees may not re-apply until four years after receiving the award.

Additional information, instructions and the application can be found here http://www.chicanalatina.org/scholarship.html. For any questions regarding this scholarship please email CLFinfo@chicanalatina.org.

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Peninsula Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies of California Scholarship

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2017

Several Scholarships of $2,000 or more will be awarded

To be eligible, a student must be:

• A resident of San Mateo County
• Enrolled at a California Community College, a California State University or University of California campus
• Indicate an interest in engineering or land surveying based on courses taken
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher through fall 2016

For complete information and applications instructions click here.

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Best Decision Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2017

Award amount: $2,500
Provider: GoodCall
Online application: https://www.goodcall.com/scholarship/
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students
Essay prompt: Write an essay between 400 and 500 words detailing one of the most important decisions you've made in your life.

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AffordableColleges scholarship resources:

Various scholarships for students. For more information please visit their website.

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Latinos In Technology Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: December 7, 2016

This scholarship will present up to 100 Latino students with up to #30,000 in scholarship aid to help the continue their education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to current college students of Latino or Hispanic origin who have declared a major in STEM
• Current college students entering their junior or senior year in the 2017 academic school year
• Graduate of a high school in the following Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Solano County
  • OR, a Graduate of a high school not in the above counties, but enrolled at a college/university within the 10 listed counties
• Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.5
• United States Citizen or eligible non-citizen (eligible non-citizen include United State legal residents and students who have obtained Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA)

For more information to apply please click here.

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MorningChores Essay Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2017

Students who have a strong passion for gardening, farming, raising livestock, green living, homesteading, agriculture, and/or permaculture are encouraged to apply (though you do not have to have actual experience). Write a 1,500-2,000 word essay about how people living in an urban area can adopt a sustainable lifestyle. In other words, what are the ways or steps people can take in order to reduce carbon footprint and their use of Earth’s natural resources?

For more information and how to apply, please see http://morningchores.com/scholarship/

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POE Scholarships

This is a great scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors from High School or Middle College (Home high school must be: Carlmont, Castilleja, East Palo Alto Academy, Eastside Prep, Everest, Gunn, Los Altos, Menlo-Atherton, Mountain View, Paly, Phoenix Academy, Sequoia, Summit or Woodside)

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For transfer students headed to CSU and UC campuses in 2017.

SF Peninsula high school seniors use Application #1.

Community College Transfer Students use Application # 4.

For more information and how to apply, please see http://www.poescholarships.org/for-students/applications

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 $20,000 Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Award Program at UC Santa Cruz for 2017-18

Dealine to Apply: February 1, 2017

This scholarship is for outstanding UC-qualified junior-level community college students to complete their undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz. The program provides a $20,000 scholarship distributed over two years, mentoring and academic support, and assistance finding paid or volunteer summer work experience.

Submit these items in one packet to Soraya Sohrabi, c/o Cañada College Transfer Center by the deadline, February 1, 2017, no later than 4:30 p.m.: 

• Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program application (with personal statement attached - single-sided paper, no staples)
• Two letters of recommendation
• All official college transcripts (unopened)

Applicants must have applied to UCSC by January 3, 2017
Applicants must apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA or California Dream Act application by March 2, 2017

Questions:
Contact:  Soraya Sohrabi, Transfer Services Coordinator
Email: sohrabi@smccd.edu
Office: (650) 306-3493

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TheDream.US Scholarship Opportunity

Deadline to Apply: March 8, 2017

TheDream.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it; and, who live in any of the Bay Area Counties plus Santa Cruz, Monterrey and San Benito Counties.

This scholarship is for High School Graduates (recent and past graduates) and Community College Graduates transfering to Sonoma State University, San Francisco State University, CSU East Bay, San Jose State University, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced.

For more information and how to apply please see http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/

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CGTrader Essay Scholarship Entry

Enter the CGTrader Scholarship 2016 challenge to win $1000 for educational expenses. All you have to do is write and submit an original essay on the topic "The future of virtual reality: on the footsteps of changing the world or on the brink of failure?"

For more information to apply please click here.

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Big Fish Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: check website below for deadline date

The scholarship is a way for Big Fish to help one promising student on his or her journey through higher education. The $2500 scholarship will be awarded to one qualifying student with the most thoughtprovoking and well-reasoned essay as judged by a panel of Big Fish staff members.

For more information please click here.

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Scholarships for Undocumented Students:

Within the link below please find scholarships that have an upcoming deadline and that are open to undocumented students. These scholarships are provided by either foundations, organizations, or individual donors who believe that all students should have the opportunity to compete for resources that would make their educational dreams a reality.

http://genprogress.org/about/scholarships-for-undocumented-students-2/

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AccuWeb Hosting College Scholarship - $1,000 Scholarship

Deadline to apply: June 1st, 2017

Accuweb Hosting will award a $1,000 scholarship to an incoming or currently enrolled college student for the best Youtube video submission on the following topic: As you know, Cloud Computing is currently a hot topic in the technology industry. Record a 3 minute video on what you feel the next big technology trend will be within 10 years.

For more information and instructions, please see https://www.accuwebhosting.com/college-scholarship.

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Sponsored Scholarship Contests - The following scholarships are being offered by various companies as a means of promoting their services and products. Students are advised to review each carefully before making a decision to apply.

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship Contest - For more information please click here.

Karman Healthcare Scholarship - For students who have a mobility disability. For more information please click here.

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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships – Several opportunities for new continuing and transferring students! Applications accepted in January and February.

SVCF's believes that a good education is key to a bright future. Each year we offer more than 40 different scholarships, with awards up to $40,000.  Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and undergraduates, graduates, re-entry and non-traditional students. Some awards are renewable and you may be eligible to receive multiple scholarships.

Online application opens in January and most program applications have a February deadline. Visit www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships to learn more about the 2017 scholarship opportunities, their eligibility requirements and application instructions.

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2017 Marie Calderilla Scholarship, for female students attending Skyline, CSM or Cañada with awards up to $20,000. 

Deadline to apply: Monday, March 18, 2017

Established in 2007 through a generous gift from Marie A. Calderilla, who believed deeply in the importance of education, this scholarship is to enable women to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. The selection committee looks for academic promise, women who have demonstrated a commitment to completing a degree or certificate program or to increasing their work skills, and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and perseverance. Up to 30 awards will be provided. See http://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/marie-calderilla-scholarship.

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The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) Scholarship at UC Berkeley

This is a scholarship opportunity offered through the Cal Alumni Association. The scholarship is available to incoming freshmen and community college transfer students, including AB 540 Students. TAAP seeks high-achieving, community service-oriented students and provides them with the financial capital necessary to fund their higher education. In addition, the program fosters a strong support network with Berkeley alumni and provides academic, professional, and personal guidance as students pursue their individual academic journeys at the university.

For more information, please see http://alumni.berkeley.edu/services/scholarships/achievement-award-program

Should you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns, please email: scholarships@alumni.berkeley.edu

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2017 180 Medical Scholarship Program – 7 each $1,000 scholarships – Deadline- June 1 each year

Students attending a two-year, four year, or graduate school full time in the fall are eligible to apply. Applicants must be under a physician’s care for a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, transverse myelitis, or neurogenic bladder. For more information and to apply, see http://www.180medical.com/scholarships.

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Mills-Peninsula Hospital Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Mills-Peninsula Scholarship Program is to offer financial assistance to students enrolled in health care career programs. Scholarship awards are based on financial need, scholastic achievement and career potential.  Students seeking high level degrees (PhD, MD, DDS, etc.) are not eligible to apply.  Application deadline: May 15, 2016

Eligibility Criteria:

• Resident of San Mateo County for at least one year (except MPHS employee)
• Minimum grade point average of 2.7 (based on a 4.0 scale)
• Enrolled in a health care service career program with completed prerequisites

Additional information, instructions and the applications can be found here http://www.mills-peninsula.org/scholarship/. Please call the MPHS Auxiliary Office at (650) 696-2465, option 1, with any questions regarding the application process.

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2017 National Association of Women in Construction Founder's Scholarship

Deadline to apply: Sunday, February 28, 2017

The Santa Clara Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will be awarding a scholarship through the NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation. All students enrolled in a construction-related program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply. Click here for detailed instructions.

All applications, with supporting material, must be submitted online at nfsfscholarship@gmail.com

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2017 Chen Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline to apply: Midnight, April 14, 2017

The Chen Foundation is focused on helping economically-challenged youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining higher education. The scholarship is renewable, allowing scholarship recipients to receive an additional $2,000 award for the Fall quarter/semester of their 2nd year of college if they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and active service in the community.

For eligibility requirements and further information please click here.

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 Bay Area Gardener's Scholarship Foundation (BAGSF)

Deadline to apply: May 8, 2017

BAGSF provides financial support to low-income, underserved and underrepresented students who are pursuing a college education. Additionally undocumented students are encouraged to apply. Students must reside within the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara.

Yearly, BAGSF awards twenty scholarships of $2,000; two of the twenty recipients who display community involvement and who are excelling academically will receive an additional $1,000. The BAGSF scholarship is open to high schools seniors expected to graduate in spring of 2017, high school graduates, GED recipients, and students attending college. This scholarship is renewable new and past applicants can apply each year. All applicants must apply using the most current year’s scholarship application

Please click here for scholarship application and more information regarding the scholarship.

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 2017 AFCPE Symposium Student Scholarship

Deadline to apply: September 8, 2017

Eligibility Requirements:

• Full-time students enrolled in personal finance, financial counseling, personal financial planning and consumer science majors.
• Students who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to the field either through service or research.

Submission Process:

• Applicant must complete, sign and submit the Student Scholarship application form.
• Applicant must submit one major financial project from 2016-17 academic year (examples include, but are not limited to, video, research paper, factsheets, case studies, etc.). While the project should be professional, it does not need to be purely academic. A creative project to get people interested or excited about personal finance (example: writing and performing a song on a financial topic or instituting a marketing campaign or competition on a personal finance topic) would also be appropriate.
• Applicant must submit a formal resume. (PDF format preferred)
• Applicant must include a letter of recommendation from a University professor. Letter must be on formal letterhead.
• All materials required for the Student Scholarship must be received no later than September 8, 2017.
• Applicant is responsible for reviewing and following all Symposium Student Scholarship guidelines for submission.

Please click here for scholarship application and more information.

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