Recommended Scholarships

 

Below are some of the scholarships you should apply to.  Things to consider:

  1. If a link does not lead straight to the scholarship, search for it on the website.
  2. If the contact information is not provided, visit your College and Career Center or Scholarship coordinator to get an application. 
  3. Deadlines are not absolute and may vary from year to year.
  4. Not all schools and areas will have the listed awards.
  5. Programs that are bolded are applicable to undergraduates and/or high schools students.
  6. Before applying, beware of scholarships scams!!  Here are some warning signs:
    • Scholarships should not ask for your financial accounts or your credit information.  You should also not have to pay anything to apply.
    • Legitimate scholarships should not guarantee you the award or mention about completing the application for you.
    • Never pay for a fee-based matching service; the database should be free.    

   Scholarship List

   

Deadline

Award and Amount

Requirements

May 15

Sacramento Emblem Club ($650)

Seniors with a 3.0 GPA and good leadership ability can apply.

Oct 31

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Honor young people in grades 5-12 for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.  Visit website for full details:  http://www.prudential.com/community/spirit/
 

Sept 15

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship ($1000)

This scholarship is available to US Citizens and individuals with Permanent Resident visas.  Visit  website.                                                                                     

Oct 31

Coca-Cola Scholars Program ($4,000-$20,000)

250 merit-based scholarships to well-rounded individuals with highly developed interests in their community. Apply on-line at     www.coca-colascholars.org                                                                 

Nov 1

Target All-Around Scholarship

High school seniors, high school graduates and current undergraduate college students (age 24 and under) who are legal U.S. residents are eligible to apply.  For further information or applications, click on website.                                                                                                                                

Dec 6

Toyota Community Scholars Program ($10,000 - $20,000)

100 renewable scholarships over four years. Awards will be based on academic excellence, leadership and a well-documented record of service.

Dec 10 or Varies

UCD Campus Scholarships

Apply while at UC Davis only.  Visit site.

Jan 3

Frank H. Buck Scholarship

Any student with financial need.  Request application from www.buckscholarships.org/contact.html from address below:

The Frank H. Buck Scholarships
P. O. Box 5610
Vacaville, CA 95696-5610                                                                                                            

Jan 8

Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship

Seniors with excellent academic credentials and outstanding community citizenship. Essay required.  See website: http://www.krosnoffscholarship.com/.                                  

Jan 11

Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships 2003

Juniors who are multitalented, have overcome obstacles and who are giving back to their
communities. Applications available online at
 www.aasa.org/discover.htm.                                                                    

Jan 10

Carmichael Elks Lodge Scholarship Awards

Available for both able and disabled high school seniors based on scholarship, leadership and financial need.                                  

Jan 1-Apr 15

Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits ($1,500-2,000)
 

Visit IRS site and search for "Education Credits."

Jan 15

California Association of Educational Office Professionals (CAEOP) Scholarship ($1000)

Three  scholarships to seniors planning to pursue a career in business, preferably in the field of
education. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in high school and a 3.0 in business courses.  Essay required.                                                                                                      

Jan 31

Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program
 

Seniors with financial need who exhibit scholastic achievements and are active in extracurricular activities and community involvement.  

Jan 31

Hmong National Development Educational Scholarship

Undergraduates Hmong students with residency in the United States attending an accredited college/university or graduate degree program.  For more details, visit http://www.hndlink.org/.                                   

Feb 1

Gates Millennium Scholarship
 

Minority students who have attained a 3.3 GPA, have significant financial need and have demonstrated leadership are eligible for funds that will cover all expenses of attending college.  For full details, visit http://www.gmsp.org/.                                     

Feb 1

Schwab-Rosenhouse Scholarship
 

Scholarship for students in five counties surrounding Sacramento, applying to colleges within a one hundred mile radius of Sacramento. For more information, write to:         

Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Scholarship
PO Box 23470
Oakland, CA 94623-0470                                                                             

Feb 13

 California Masonic Foundation

Seniors and a US Citizen. Download application from website.

Feb 21

Asian Pacific State Employees Foundation (APSEA)

Essay required.  Forms available at www.apsea.org.

Mar 1

Community Service Award Unitarian Church of Davis ($750)

Undergraduates in CA with good academic standing who has a substantial record of community service.  Financial need much be demonstrated.  Application available from Chicanos Studies Department at UCD.                                                                                                      

Mar 7

Asian Pacific State Employees Association Foundation Scholarship
 

Seniors of Asian/Pacific Islander background who have demonstrated academic achievement, financial
need, leadership, volunteer work and cultural contributions.

Mar 10

California Scottish Rite Foundation ($1500/yr)
 

High school senior who works 12+ hours and maintain good academic standing.

March 31

The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship Program

Undergraduate US citizens accepted or enrolled at accredited post-secondary two- or four-year institutions or vocational technical schools, and:

Must demonstrate unmet financial need of more than $1,000 after their financial aid package has been awarded, have a combined family income of $30,000 or less, and have a cumulative grade point average between 2.5 and 3.0 (4.0 scale) or the equivalent. Visit website http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/bridging/.
 

Mar 31

Dorothy Edwards Memorial Scholarship ($600)

Seniors with a 3.2 GPA who will be attending American River College in the fall. 17 six hundred dollar scholarships will be awarded. Student needs three letters of recommendation, a brief typewritten statement of your future goals and a copy of your high school transcript.                                                                    

Apr 1

CAPITAL Scholarship

Undergraduate or HS Seniors, visit http://www.sactocapital.org. 
 

Apr 4

Sacramento Asian-Pacific Chamber of Commerce & RMHC / ASIA

Undergraduate with 3.0 or better who maintains a minimum course load of 6 units each semester.  Must attend a UC, CSU or Los Rios Community College in the Greater Sacramento Region.  For more information, visit http://www.asiancc.org.
 

Apr 1

County of Sacramento Department of Human Assistance Scholarship Award

Open to any resident of Sacramento County who qualifies as low income and has a minimum GPA of
2.5.  http://www.dhaweb.saccounty.net/

Apr 1

Nehemiah Community foundation Scholarship ($5,000)

Seniors in Sacramento County with a 3.0+ GPA from an economically disadvantaged family who are
active in at least one social service program either at school or in the community during the past year.                                  

Apr 5

James E. Roberts 2002 Engineering Scholarship ($1000)

Senior in pursuit of an engineering
degree in the field of transportation and intending to enroll in a Civil Engineering curriculum within the
state of California.                                                                                                      

Apr 14

CSUS Scholarship Program for Future Scholars ($1000)

Disadvantaged seniors who are admitted at CSUS in the Fall term and enrolled on a full-time basis. They must have applied for and be eligible for
financial aid and must include one letter of recommendation and a personal statement.                                   

Apr 15

Los Rios/National Science Foundation Scholarship

Students planning to attend ARC, CRC or SCC who are planning to major in mathematics, computer
information science, engineering or engineering technology. Must have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA during the last two years of high school.

Apr 30

Delta King Scholarships ($500)

Two scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who have an overall academic GPA of 3.0 and Citizenship grade no lower than a C through the last 7
semesters.  Essay required.                                                                    

Apr 30

The Tylenol Scholarship ($1000, $10,000)

Ten $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school and college undergraduates who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to health related fields.  Application forms must be downloaded from their website: http://scholarship.tylenol.com .                                  

May 23

ASUCD Merit Scholarship and Adams Award

Get from UC Davis in May.  Must be UCD undergraduate.

July 15

GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
 ($5000)

Must be a business or engineering major with at least 3.25 GPA and a college sophomore.  See website: http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html.                                  

Varies

College Financial Aid Website

Visit your schools financial aid website.

Hope this helps.  Remember that the first and most important step is to find the scholarship coordinator at your high school and ask them about all the awards in your area.   If you are very ambitious about funding your education, send a scholarship request letter to any scholarship you find.   Since most applications are electronic, visit the website first if possible.

E-mail me should you find any changes in dates or awards.

Good Luck,

Chayan Vang

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