Gen and Kelly Scholarship Program

$1000 Gen and Kelly Tanabe Student Scholarship
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a merit-based program that helps students fulfill their dreams of a higher education. The scholarship is named for Gen and Kelly Tanabe, best-selling authors on           education, whose generous donations fund this program.



Eligibility: -Applicants must be from 9th-12th grade

 Amount: $1000

 Deadline: December 31, 2014

*For more information and how to apply visit their website*

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Since 1989, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has helped dreams come true for more than 5,000 outstanding students. In high school, these students began their journey of academic excellence, positive leadership and dedication to service. They are continuing throughout their careers to serve others and realize their full potential to change the world and create an enduring legacy.

Are you a leader academically and in service with others?
This scholarship is the one for you!

Eligibility:
 -Highschool Seniors
 -Selection is based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is shown                                  through leadership, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed.

Amount: $4,000-$20,000

Number of awards: 250 (scholarship may be renewable)

Deadline: October 31

*For more information and how to apply visit their website*

Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship

Hey Students! Do you volunteer in your community? Here is a scholarship opportunity that you can apply for.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award-NATIONAL
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards CSFA
Award: $1,000
Deadline: November 4th
*Check website for more information*
Requirements:
-Students must be in any grade 5-12,
-Be from any state
 -Show participation in volunteer activity.
 

Scholarship Opportunities!

Hey Seniors! Listed below are facts and important information about available scholarships you can apply for...

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest NATIONAL
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
www.eliewieselfoundation.org 
*Check their website for yearly essay question and instruction.*
Award: $500-5,000
Their deadline is December of each year.

The Fountainhead Essay Contest
www.aynrandnovels.com/essay-contests/
*Check their website for more information*
Award: $50-$10,000
Their deadline varies, visit webage.


CSUN Dreamers Scholarship

Hey Seniors!  
California State University, Northridge, is pleased to announce their CSUN Dreamers Scholarship. So they just announced a new scholarship for undocumented students, ie AB 540, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), etc. so if you might be thinking about CSUN but not sure if you can get enough financial aid, the CSUN Dreamers Scholarship will provide much needed financial support for undergraduate students who are undocumented.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • AB 540, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), or other undocumented status
  • Enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student
  • Minimum GPA of 2.50
Application Process and Deadlines:
  • A STARS online scholarship application must be submitted through Financial Aid website at http://www.csun.edu/financialaid/<http://www.csun.edu/financialaid/>
*Respond to 2 out of 3 questions (250 word max each)
  • September 1, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. is the deadline for applicants seeking a scholarship for housing 
  • October 1,2014 at 9:00 p.m. is the deadline for all other applicants
Selection and Timeline:
  • Applications and supporting materials will be reviewed by  selction committee
  • Recipients will be notified of Fall awards by the end of October 2015

*This new scholarship is effective Fall 2014.*

Get to know MIT!


Get to know Massachusetts Institute of Technology 
by joining them for an informational session @

Santa Monica, CA
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica
Simkins Hall 
on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 7:30 PM

or

Redondo Beach, CA
Redondo Union Highschool
Auditorium
on Sunday, September  7, 2014 2:00 PM

To see an additional list of their meetings, visit their website
mitadmissions.org/visit/travel


CSU Super Saturday College Fair!

CSU
SUPER SATURDAY COLLEGE FAIR
@Cal State Dominguez Hills

Saturday, August 23, 2014
8:30am-2:00pm

CSU Dominguez Hills
1000 East Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747

FREE PARKING IN LOT 6 ONLY!!

YOU MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014 TO:
(562) 951-4818 or

csuexternalrelations@calstate.edu

Upcoming College Visits!

Upcoming College Visits
During lunch @ the College Center!

Soka University: September 9th
Mount Saint Mary's: September 11th
University of LaVerne: September 24th


Interested in any of these schools? 
 *Come by the college center to sign up!*


Register for the next SAT and/or ACT!

Registration dates and deadlines
Register for the next SAT on October 11th or the ACT on October 25th.
Registration deadline for the SAT is on September 12th and the ACT on September 19th.
Fee waivers are available at the college center. 

*Read and write as much as you can 
to prepare yourself for the SAT or ACT.
Practice makes perfect. You can do it!*

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