Are you looking for a Scholarship?
Below are several links to a list of available scholarships. These are a few of them. There are hundreds of them out there.
For more information, click on their link. But, don't WAIT until they are due to complete them. Many of the scholarships may take several weeks to collect the required information and documents.
Make sure to meet with Andrea for more information by email at azamora@lnesc.org or by Zoom.
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Current Scholarships
| AES Engineering Scholarship | Seniors + College Students (NO GPA) | $500 | 10/5/2020 |
| When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? | |||
| 500 - 1,000 Word Essay | |||
| Include in email: Full name, Current school, and Plans for next year | |||
| Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com | |||
| https://aesengineers.com/scholarships.php | |||
| Embracing Our Differences Scholarship | 13 years old + (NO GPA) | $1,000 | 10/7/2020 |
| Art must be Horizontal | |||
| Submit their interpretation of the theme “enriching lives through diversity and inclusion.” | |||
| Include a brief (200 word maximum) “Artist Statement” explaining your art, your creative process and/or what the theme means to you. |
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| Can sumit Online or via Mail | |||
| https://www.embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art-2021-exhibit/#/ | |||
| Los Hermanos de Stanford Scholarship | Open to Latinx students graduating from high school and plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year | $1,000 | 10/16/2020 |
| Open to all students, both male and female, regardless of legal status. | |||
| Unofficial transcript, 1 LOR (optional), personal info form, 2 essay responses, school profile, and copy of Financial Aid award letter | |||
| Submit all forms online | |||
| https://hermanos.weebly.com/scholarship.html | |||
| College Jumpstart Scholarship | Open to 10th to 12th high school students | $1,000 | 10/17/2020 |
| Must pursue higher education | |||
| U.S. Citizen or Legal resident | |||
| Short 250 word essay | |||
| http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us/ | |||
| Golden Door Scholarship | Applicants must have DACA, TPS, or be undocumented. | up to $30,000 | 10/25/2020 |
| Applicants must not be eligibe for in-state tuition or federal funding. | |||
| Need: high school transcript. Have a good GPA (not specific) | |||
| Applilcant must be applying to or interested in their partner schools | |||
| link to application | https://boards.greenhouse.io/goldendoorscholars/jobs/2301919 | ||
| link to partner schools | https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/partner-schools | ||
| Horatio Alger Scholarship | Seniors , US Citizen, GPA: 2.0 | $25,000 | 10/26/2020 |
| Plan to a attend a 4-year OR community college with intent to transfer | @ 9AM | ||
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Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
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| Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities | |||
| Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity | |||
| Must attend National Scholars Conference in DC (all expenses paid) | |||
| https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/66358-Horatio-Alger-Association | |||
| Coca Cola Scholars Program | Seniors, US Citizen/Nationals/Permanent Residents | $20,000 | 10/31/2020 |
| Planning to attend a post-secondary institution (2-year or 4-year) | @ 3pm | ||
| Commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities | |||
| https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf | |||
| Courage to Grow Scholarships | Applications are due at the end of every month! (Open every month) | $500 | 10/31/2020 |
| Open to juniors and seniors with a 2.5 GPA | |||
| 250 words or less short essay | |||
| https://www.couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | |||
| DR. JUAN ANDRADE JR. SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG HISPANIC LEADERS | High School Seniors accepted for enrollment in a 4 year or 2 year institution | $1000 or $500 | |
| Demonstrate financial need | |||
| At least one parent of Hispanic ancestry | |||
| Full time undergraduates for 2021-2022 academic year | |||
| Essay Questions | |||
| Portrait photo | |||
| Resume | |||
| Unofficial Transcript | |||
| 2 LOR: One academic, another from a professional | |||
| Website url | https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/ | ||
| We Belong in College Scholarship | Share your stories of struggle and triumph on social media using #WeBelongInCollege | $1,000 to 25 applicants | 10/31/2020 |
| Open to those planning to attend a college by December 31, 2021 | |||
| Open to all regardless of legal status! | |||
| Step one: create your own #WeBelongInCollege story | |||
| Step two: share your story on social media using the hashtag | |||
| Step three: fill out the form to enter | |||
| * There is no limit! Every story counts as an entry.* | |||
| Form: | https://getschooled.com/journey/webelongincollege/earn-a-scholarship-for-college/ | ||
| Rules: | https://getschooled.com/article/5422-1000-webelongincollege-scholarship-rules/ | ||
| The Dream.US National Scholarship | Open to DACA and TPS individuals. | Up to $15k for A.A | TBA |
| (Opens Nov.1) | Must have come to the U.S. before the age of 16. | Up to $29k for B.A | |
| Must have resided in the U.S. since Nov.1, 2014 | |||
| In highschool, college, or have received a GED | |||
| No felony convictions | |||
| 2.5 GPA | |||
| Have not been enrolled at a 4-year institutioin | |||
| Link to partnered colleges | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/partner-colleges/ | ||
| Link to application | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ | ||
| Elks National Scholarship Program | Open to current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens | $4,000- $50,000 | 11/15/2020 |
| Must pursue 4-year degree on full-time basis | |||
| https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm | |||
| VIVA Oxnard- Stickers 4 Scholarship | Email VivaOxnard@gmail.com for the application | Pay for CSU/UC app | 11/30/2020 |
| Must self-identify as Latina/o/x |
Includes out of state
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| Must be in financial need | |||
| Must be a senior at an Oxnard public high school | |||
| Must apply to colleges Fall 2020 | |||
| VCCF Scholarships (Opens in December) | Create an account, which includes: financial info, personal info, transcripts, interests | Varies | Juanuary 2021 |
| Based off account, they will pull up scholarships you qualify for. | |||
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There may be additional requirements for specific scholarships: LOR, personal essay, GPA, etc.
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| Nursing: Iris and Roger Wilkins Scholarship Fund | |||
| Argricultural major: VC Agricultural Scholarship Fund | |||
| English/Journalism: SAGE Scholarship Fund | |||
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Open to Seniors and Undergraduate students, transfer students, graduate students | $500-$5000 | February 15 2020 |
| Hispanic Heritage | |||
| Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative) for high school seniors | |||
| Minimum 2.5 GPA (cumulative) for undergrad/graduate students | |||
| Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, four year university | |||
| Open to U.S. residents, Permanent residents, DACA recipients, Eligible non-citizen | |||
| Complete FAFSA | |||
| Emphasis, not required, on STEM majors | |||
| Oxnard College Foundation Scholarship | High school graduates at a Ventura County High School attending Oxnard College | Varies | 2/27/2021 |
| Open to continue/returning/re-entry students (full-time) + Transferring students | |||
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Complete appropriate application. Includes: personal, financial info, essay, 2 recommendations,
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| Unofficial transcripts, and additional essays | |||
| link to OC scholarship rules: | https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/college-information/foundation/scholarships | ||
| link to high school student applicaion: | https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/sites/oxnardcollege/files/scholarships/2020-21_high_school_student_scholarship_application.pdf | ||
| California Dream Act | Open to those who are not eligible for FAFSA | Varies | 3/2/2021 |
| Attend high school in California for 3 years and have gained credit at high school | |||
| Fill out the application: personal info, school info, financial info, parent info | |||
| Link to online application | https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ | ||
| Link to paper application | https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/resources-california-dream-act-application |
MEGA List of Scholarships
Non-LNESC Affiliated Scholarships
Where you can find more Latino scholarships
You can find even more scholarships for Latinos specific to the school you plan to attend or are attending, and the location where you live or went to high school, as well as programs for student of color groups as a whole. Scholarships.com is a great place to search for more Latino scholarships like these, as are Fastweb and Niche.