[BHS Etree] COLLEGE/CAREER: SENIORS: Updated Scholarships Due in Feb & Mar

Sat Jan 27 21:57:03 PST 2018

PLEASE do not reply to this email, contact Mary Jacobs,
maryjacobs at berkeley.net

Seniors: More Updated Scholarships

Refer to monthly scholarship spreadsheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gY3jeHg3G4ONMB9UJHwrHMo4t8dH_b4O6x80Skcj5xw/edit#gid=0
Watch
for due dates- not all applications have been posted for 2018.

*1. Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: *

Due February 1, 2018 https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/

Eligibility:

1. Be a graduating high school senior;

2. Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within
the United States;

3. Show leadership potential;

4. Demonstrate a dedication to community service;

5. Present evidence of financial need;

6. Be a United States citizen;

7. Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical
reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;

8. Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year College when applying for the
scholarship.

Apply here:
https://secure.infosnap.com/family/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2ffamily%2fdirectaction.aspx

*2. Lewis Howard Latimer Scholarship from the NETwork Bay Area Chapter
Black Integrated Communication Professionals*

Due February 19, 2018

For African American high school seniors living in the greater San
Francisco Bay Area in recognition of academic and civic achievement during
high school years.  The scholarship is named in the honor of Lewis Howard
Latimer, who was an African American inventor and draftsman. His blueprints
were used as the basis for a court decision for patents to Alexander Graham
Bell for the telephone. One-year non-renewable award ranging up to $2,000.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded.

Eligibility:

1. Academic good standing (GPA minimum 2.5)

2. African American senior, full-time status in an accredited high school

3. Declared intention to enroll in:  four-year accredited college, two-year
community college, or accredited business school (for business school,
major must be in Computer Science or related to the Telecommunications
industry)

4. Letter of Recommendation needed

5. Download application here:
https://cnaatpbayarea.wufoo.com/forms/m1gi15g09n8gw9/

*3. Kaiser Permanente Asian Association*

Due February 21, 2018

https://kaiserpermanente-asianassociation.org/scholarship/eligibility/

Eligibility:

High school senior graduation Spring 2018

Plan to attend 2 year or 4 year or trade or tech school

Minimum GPA 2.5

Do not have to be of Asian ancestry, but shown leadership within an Asian
community

Apply on-line:
https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fKaiserPermanenteAsianAssoc

*4. Kiwanis Award *

Due February 21, 2018

Kiwanis Club of Berkeley: http://berkeleykiwanis.org/

Eligibility:

1. Only graduating seniors from high schools or G.E.D. programs within the
cities of Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito are eligible.

2. Applicants must submit a completed application, three essays, one
official transcript and two letters of recommendation.

(Application form attached to etree message)

*5. Iota Phi Lambda*

Due February 24, 2018

http://www.iotasf.org/

Eligibility:

1. Award for scholastic achievement to African American female

2. Graduating senior

3. Pursue college degree at accredited college or university in business
related field

4. Demonstrated leadership

5. Financial need

(Application form attached to etree message)

*6. Japanese American Citizens League*

Due March 1, 2018

https://jacl.org/jacl-national-scholarship-program/

Eligibility:

1. JACL Membership

2. Personal Statement

3. Letter of Recommendation

4. Official Transcript

5. SAT and/or ACT test score verification

6. Work Experience

7. JACL and Community Involvement

Application has not been received in CCC office yet, but use this time to
join or renew JACL membership:  https://jacl.org/member/

*7. Pinay Aspirations - Filipino Youth Programs & Scholarship*

Due March 31, 2018

http://www.pinayaspirations.org/

Eligibility:

1. Resides or attends school in one of the 9 San Francisco Bay Area counties

2. Is a high school student of Filipino descent

3. Will attend college the following academic year

4. Demonstrated personal, community and/or academic success

5. Experienced personal hardship(s)

6. Has a deep sense of pride and connection for Filipino heritage, culture,
and identity

Application does not appear ready yet, but check back at the web site or
with CCC.

*8. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,: Anita Baskerville-Harris Scholarship
Award*

Due March 23, 2018 (mail material)

Eligibility and Procedures:

*Graduating senior from Bay Area

*Participate in interview in April

*Minimum GPA of 3.0

*Economic need based on family size and income

*Personal statement of achievements

*Official transcript

*Photo

Hard copy of application in Scholarship Box in CCC (next to
printer/copier), or download application from www.xigammaomega.com or
www.twentypearlsfoundation.org

*9. Toyota/Steve Young Scholar Athlete*

Due March 31, 2018

http://bashof.org/scholarship-application/

Needed:

1. Completed application

2. Copy of school academic record/transcript

3. Student written essay detailing how they display character in their
athletic and academic pursuits (2-page maximum/double spaced)

4. One letter of reference for each of the following:

  a. Athletic skill (a coach or association official)

  b. Academic standing (teacher or counselor)

  c. Personal qualities (adult relative or family friend)

5. Photo of applicant (send by email if possible)

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