DO YOU KNOW A TEEN SUPERHERO?

Nominate a teen who demonstrates outstanding leadership through community service and is helping to repair the world. They could receive $36,000.

The 2016 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards will recognize up to five Jewish teens from California and an additional ten from across the United States for exceptional community service and leadership.

What is the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award?

The award celebrates Jewish teens who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and are actively engaged in projects that embody the value of tikkun olam, “repairing the world.” Up to 15 recipients will be awarded $36,000 each to further implement their vision for making the world a better place or for their education.

Who is eligible?

Jewish teens who are residents of the United States and are 13-19 at the time of nomination are eligible. Teen volunteer projects can focus on the Jewish or general community.

What is the nomination process?

Teachers, rabbis, community leaders, or any individual who knows the value of the teen’s volunteer service may submit a nomination for the award. Teens may choose to self-nominate. Upon nomination, teens will be asked to complete an online application.

Nomination Forms & Information:

www.dillerteenawards@sfjcf.org

The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards are funded by the Helen Diller Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.

Dell Scholars

Our GPA requirement is Grit, Potential and Ambition.

·        Grit by overcoming personal challenges in your life related to your family, school or community.

·        Potential by participating in college readiness programs and seeking out academic rigor.

·        Ambition by dreaming of obtaining a college degree

We’ll work with you to ensure you have the tools you need to complete college with a degree in hand.

Become a Dell Scholar, and we’ll help make sure you also become a college graduate.

APPLICATION OPEN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Visit (http://www.dellscholars.org) 

ALLIANCE OF ASIAN/PACIFIC

ADMINISTRATORS

Date:               October 10, 2015

To:                   Asian / Pacific Island Asian American High School Seniors

From:              Dean Tagawa, Immediate AAPA Past President

Subject:          Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators (AAPA) Scholarships

One of the main goals of the Alliance of Asian / Pacific Administrators is to provide financial assistance to deserving Asian / Pacific Island seniors who wish to further their career goals through post high school education. This can include, but is not limited to, a two-year junior college or a state accredited private trade school. This year, AAPA is offering scholarships of $2,000.00 each. Applicants are advised to carefully read and follow the application procedures listed below:

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION:

• Is of Asian / Pacific Island Asian ancestry
• Will be a graduating senior of the Los Angeles Unified School District in June 2016
• Has maintained at least a 2.5 grade point average or better with evidence of good character, citizenship, and school / community service 

PROCEDURE:

• Answer all items on the scholarship application.
• Type a one page, signed autobiography, which may include special reasons of your need for this scholarship, your future educational goals, etc.
• Secure two signed letters of recommendation written on high school letterhead stationery - one from a teacher, and the other from a school counselor. (Maximum length is one page each).
• Submit a color photo (head shot passport style) taped to an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper (Scanned photos are not acceptable.)
• Submit transcripts, which include first semester grades from the current school year.
• Staple all attachments together.
• Complete applications must reach the scholarship chairperson by Friday, January 29, 2016. Hand-deliver or mail the application packet via U.S. mail with with appropriate postage. The packet will not be accepted if it arrives after that date. 
• Please do not attempt to send the packet via LAUSD school mail.

NOTE: Completed application packets must reach the scholarship committee chairperson by Friday, January 29, 2016. Late application packets will not be accepted. Late applicants or incomplete packets will automatically disqualify the applicant. Applications can also be found at the AAPA website: http://aapa-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

CollegeWeekLive Scholarship

CollegeWeekLive makes researching college and earning scholarships easy. Follow these steps to enter our $1,000 monthly scholarship!

1.    Click on any school logo you’re interested in learning about below.

2.    Visit at least 5 school pages to be eligible for the $1,000 Scholarship.

3.    Keep coming back! We have new scholarships & events happening all of the time.

About CollegeWeekLive Scholarship

CollegeWeekLive makes it easy to chat with college reps, current college students, and admissions experts from your computer, cell phone, or tablet. More than 1.5 million students from 192 countries use CollegeWeekLive to help navigate college admissions. Each month, we enter anyone who visits five college pages throughout that month to win $1,000 scholarship. Just click on any college icon to get started!

Visit www.collegeweeklive.com to get started! 

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes

GIVE ME THE BARE BONES.

The foot Locker Scholar-Athletes program awards $20,000 to 20 high school, college-bound seniors across the nation for being exemplary leaders on their sports teams, in their classrooms, and in their communities. The college scholarship, sponsored by the Foot Locker Foundation, is and in their communities. The college scholarship, sponsored by the Foot Locker Foundation, is intended to help phenomenal student-athletes pursue their dreams of attending and excelling at a four-year college/university. Applications, available at www.footlockerscholaratheletes.com are due on December 17, 2015.

WHAT IS THE FOOT LOCKER SCHOLAR ATHLETES PROGRAM?

For the fifth consecutive year, Foot Locker will be awarding 20 incoming college freshman with $20,000 in scholarship funding (totaling $40,000) to pursue a 4=year college degree – not because they scored the most touchdowns or goals, but because sports have helped them grow into strong leaders at school and in their communities.

As a newly added bonus, one of our 20 winners will be selected for the Ken C. Hicks scholarship for demonstrating superior educational achievement, outstanding leadership, and a true love of the game. This winner will receive an additional $5,000 award.

This year’s 20 winners will join the program’s four previous classes of Foot Locker Scholar Athletes, which will result in 100 total scholarship recipients since the program’s inception in 2011. By 2016, Foot Locker will have contributed over $2 million to supporting the education and future of some of this generation’s most promising leaders, both on and off the field.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The scholarship is open to students who:

·       Are current high school seniors entering an accredited, four-year US college or university in the Fall of 2016

·       Are currently members (in good standing) of a high school sports team or are involved in after-school sports (e.g. intramurals, martial arts, etc.)

·       Have maintained an unweighted GPA OF 3.0 or higher from ninth grade to first semester of 12^th grade

·       Are U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent Legal Residents

·       Are NOT Foot Locker employees or immediate family members of a Foot Locker employee

HOW ARE CANDIDATES EVALUATED?

Applicants will be evaluated based on whether they:

·       Embody good sportsmanship and strong moral character

·       Are passionate and committed to empowering the community in which he/she lives

·       Are confident and enthusiastic leaders

·       Display academic excellence

·       Come from diverse backgrounds

·       Are Foot Locker Scholar Athlete material – they are proactive, highly motivated, inspiring, charismatic, honest, trustworthy, genuine, strong and courageous

WHEN IS IT?

 Applications open October 1, 2015 and close December 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (EST)

WHAT DOES THE APPLICATION INCLUDE?

·       Basic information including name, high school, sports you play, unweighted GPA, test scores, etc.

·       Two 500 word essays

·       One required non-family recommendation and optional second recommendation

·       Applicants can also submit optional; supplementary materials such as photos and videos

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.footlockerscholarathletes.com to start your application!

Jackie Robinson Scholarship

Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $28,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

·       Be a graduating high school senior

·       Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States

·       Show leadership potential

·       Demonstrate a dedication to community service

·       Present evidence of financial need

·       Be a United States citizen

·       Have a minimum SAT score of 1000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21

·       Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship

Application Components

The required components of the Jackie Robinson Foundation application are:

·       The online application, which includes four essay questions

·       A professional, hi-resolution digital photo (headshots only, in a JPEG format) – you may submit a high school senior graduation photo

·       One letter of recommendation (e.g. a teacher, a mentor, a guidance counselor, an employer)

·       SAT or ACT scores: If you have taken the SAT or ACT more than once, please enter your best score from each test. NOTE: JRF does not consider the writing scores as a part of your examination

Additional Information

JRF Application FAQs (www./apply/application-faqs/)

JRF Application Tips (http://www.jackierobinson.org/pdf/2014-jrf-scholarship-application-tips.pdf )

AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievement Scholarship is awarded to students nationwide – one selected from Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Each state receives a scholarship award of $10,000. From that pool of 52 winners, ten are national winners and receive an additional $15,000, bringing the national AXA total scholarship awards to $25,000 each.

What does it take to become an AXA Achiever?
Our scholarship winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and culturally diverse, but they share these qualities:

·       Ambition and drive

·       Determination to set and reach goals

·       Respect for self, family and community

·       Ability to succeed in college

Who is eligible?

Applicants to the AXA Achievement Scholarship must:

·       Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in United States, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico

·       Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 year

·       Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement with community, school or work-related activities\

-Because reducing risk is woven into the fabric c of our company, special consideration is given to achievements that empower society to mitigate through education and/or action in areas such as financial, environmental, safety and/or emergency preparedness.

When to apply:
The application period for the 2016 program is now open. Apply now. The application deadline is December 15, 2015, but only the first 10,000 applicants will be accepted we encourage you to apply early. Winners will be announced in Spring 2016.