Alliance of Asian/Pacific Administrators

$2,000 AAPA Scholarship 2014-2015
The Alliance of Asian/ Pacific Asian Administrations (AAPA) is accepting applications for scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors. One of the main goals of the AAPA is to provide financial assistance to deserving Asian/Pacific Seniors who wish to further their career goals.

Criteria for Selection:
  • Is of Asian/Pacific Island Asian ancestry
  • Will be a graduating senior of the Los Angeles Unified School District in May 2015
  • Has maintained at least a 2.5 GPA or better with evidence of good character, citizenship, and school/ community service
Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2015

For more information and to access the application visit their website

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Opportunity!




The Ronald McDonald House Charities have four scholarship opportunities. This year , RMHC of Southern California will award 109 scholarships. More than $300,000 will be awarded.

Scholarships : 

1. RMHC/HACER for Southland Hispanic high school seniors for demonstrating excellence in academics and financial need to pursue a higher education.

RMHC/African-American Future Achievers honors Southern California African-American high school seniors who plan to make an impact in their communities.  Students submit an essay describing their community service and leadership abilities and how their future endeavors will benefit society.

3.RMHC/ASIA scholarship program pays tribute to high school seniors of Asian Pacific descent.  Students must submit an essay detailing their leadership skills and community service, along with a letter of recommendation from a nonprofit community-based organization.  In addition to the scholarship, a $500 honorarium is awarded to the community-based organization of each recipient’s choice. 

4.RMHC/Scholars scholarship is open to all high school seniors demonstrating excellence in academics, character, leadership, and financial need. 

Eligibility: 

  • Be a currently enrolled high school senior who is eligible to attend an accredited two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a completed course of study. 
  • Reside withing Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura counties 
  • Be a legal U.S. resident.
  • be less than 21 years of age.
  • Have a minimum 2.7 GPA.
*You can apply beginning October 1, 2104 at http://rmhc.org
*Application Deadline: January 20, 2015


Awarded scholarships vary in amounts.Visit http://aim.applyists.net/RMHC to apply! You can only apply to one of the scholarships mentioned above so review the requirements and eligibility on http://rmhcsc.org/scholarships.php and pick the one that fits your profile better. 


Profiles In Courage Essay Contest

Do you like to read? Are you an exceptional writer? Does Politics interest you? This is the scholarship for you! Anyone in grades 9-12 is welcome to participate. 


To participate you must write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less (but no less than 700) that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Students should use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews to address the following topic: 

Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a United States elected official that took place during or after 1956. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level. 


Awards: 


  • First Place Prize: $10,000. 
  • Second Place Prize: $1,000. 
  • up to 5 more finalists receive $500.


Visit www.jfklibrary.org for more information about this contest. the deadline for submission in January 5, 2015. 


Free Speech Essay Contest

Are you a Senior or Junior looking for scholarships? Do you think you have exceptional writing skills? The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education has the perfect scholarship opportunity for you. To participate in this contest you have to watch a couple of videos on the foundation's website and write an essay between 800-1,000 words. 

Topic: 

"Why is free speech important at our nation’s colleges and universities?
Using examples from both videos, discuss how censorship of student speech is incompatible with higher education."
Prize:
  • First Place: $10,000.
  • Second Place: $5,000.
  • Three Runner-up Prizes: $1,000.
  • Four $500 Winners from the remaining entrants in a drawing.


The deadline for essay submissions in January 1, 2015. For more information or to enter the contest visit the Foundation's website at www.thefire.org/contest. Good Luck!
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