Essay Contests on Ayn Rand's Novels

Have you read any of Ayn Rand's books? Anthem, The FountainHead, Atlas Shrugged. 

Well this is a great opportunity for you to write an essay about that book you read. 

The annual essay contests in Ayn Rand's Novels offers more than 550 awards $80,000 in cash prizes!

For more information visit aynrandeducation.org/contests

Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Programs

Asian Pacific Fund administers 12 scholarship programs, each with unique eligibility criteria. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000 and many are renewable.

Who Can Apply?
Incoming or current college students of various ethnic backgrounds. Must plan to be enrolled full time in the Fall. Minimum of 3.0 GPA and be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

For more information and complete criteria visit their website...

*Application Deadline-February 20, 2015

2014-2015 COBA Scholarship Award

The Council of Black Administrators (COBA) is an officially recognized organization of the Los Angeles Unified School District. One of the chief goals is to enhance educational opportunities for students of the district. COBA will award $1,000-$2,000 scholarships to qualified black students planning to attend a four year college or a university.

Requirements for Scholarship:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • SAT scores on official transcript or copy from College Board
  • Official Transcript
  • Acceptance at a four-year institution.
  • Demonstrate financial need/
  • Two letters of recommendation from one school administrator and one staff member. 
*Deadline to submit application is on Friday, January 23,

Applications should be completed and returned to the College Adviser, who will mail the application along with the recommendations. 


Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars Program

Seniors, are you considering pursuing a career in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics? This is the perfect opportunity for you to get a scholarship towards your college education!

Application Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Must be a resident of one of these counties or communities: Antelope, Conejo, San Fernando, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita Valley or Ventura County.
  • Must be a graduating senior of a public or accredited private high school in sponsoring location
  • Must plan to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student in an approved engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics program
  • Must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1700 or ACT score of 27 (initial application only)
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (un-weighted) 9-12 (initial application only)
Award: $10,000 

The program is accepting applications until February 4. To apply or to get more information about the program visit their website: 
 http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Community/Pages/engineeringScholars.aspx


JVS Scholarship Program

Pumas, The Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship is a great opportunity to get money for college!  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be Jewish
  • Minimum age of 16 years
  • Permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County - for a minimum of three years
  • U.S. citizen or documented legal permanent U.S. resident (green card)
  • Planning to attend an accredited public or private college, university or vocational school in the U.S.
  • Planning to enroll full-time (minimum 12 units per term)
  • Maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA for undergraduate students and a minimum 3.0 GPA for graduate students for every semester or quarter enrolled.
  • Demonstrated and verifiable financial need including FAFSA (student aid report).
Award Range: $2,000- $10,000

The online application period starts on January 15, 2015 and ends March 15, 2015 so go on the JVS Los Angeles website and start your application soon (www.jvsla.org/scholarship)

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program

GMS program is more than a scholarship—it’s an opportunity to change your life! The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential.
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. The 2015 GMS Online Application is open until the Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:59 pm EST deadline. For the complete list of eligibility criteria, visit https://www.gmsp.org/ .
In order to be eligible to be considered for the GMS scholarship, all forms must be submitted online by Wednesday, January 14, 2015 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. 

GASP

This is not the gasp when you breathe hard from astonishment, this is the Global Activities Scholarship Program!

The Global Activities Scholars Program (GASP) is a unique opportunity for students interested in working with individuals, communities, and organizations in a global context as part of their MSW program. Approximately six incoming students will be selected each year to complete a global field placement during the spring/summer term (May - August). The purpose of the program is to provide students committed to global social work practice an opportunity to live in a foreign country while completing a part of their field placement requirement.
Applicants may select any practice method concentration and practice area except for the Interpersonal Practice and Mental Health combination due to limitations in the field. .
Awards are based primarily on previous academic work, recommendations, human services employment experience, previous global experience, engagement in global issues, the applicant's written supplementary statement, and scholarship application materials.
For more information about this scholarship opportunity visit...

Milken Scholarship Program

The Milken Scholars Program identifies outstanding students who will graduate by June of 2015. These students are nominated for the Program based on the following criteria:
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.6 (unweighted) or 90% in all academic high school subject areas;
  • Minimum composite SAT I Reasoning score of 1850 with results submitted for Critical Reading, Math, and Writing, or a minimum ACT score of 28 (This score may be a combination from multiple sittings);
  • Active participation in community service activities;
  • A record of leadership;
  • Financial or Other Obstacles;
  • Admission to a four-year college or university prior to final selection; and
  • United States Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Students who are nominated by their college advisers to participate in the Program must complete a rigorous selection process that includes completion of a five-page application, as well as submission of letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, test score sheets, and a financial aid profile. Finalists are then selected and invited to interview.

*Deadline for nominations is December 19, 2014

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