DUNCAN POLYTECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP LIST 17-18

Due Date Name of Scholarship Criteria Amount Website

September 19,

2017

Siemens Math, Science, and Technology Competition

The Siemens Competition is open to high school students who are citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States. Students must be in good standing, enrolled in, and attending one of the following (during the 2017-18 school year):

High school (grades 9-12) in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Wake and Midway Islands, or the Marianas. § Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school.

Foreign school as an exchange student or because your parent or guardian lives and works abroad. § Homeschool, provided that signatures are obtained from the school district responsible for such programs. If your state does not require district supervision, the parent or guardian responsible for the homeschooling must sign the appropriate forms.

Students must be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) during the 2017-18 school year.

Students submitting individual projects must be in good standing, enrolled in, and be in their last year of high school (grade 12). Students must complete all high school courses required for college admissions no later than September 1, 2018.

$1,000 - $100,000

https://siemenscompetition.discoveryeducation.com/

September 28,

2017

Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundatio n

Must be a KFC employee who has worked in a KFC Restaurant for at least 6 months

$2,000 - $ http://kfcfoundation.org/ourprograms/

December 15,

2017

Mas Family Scholarships Students are eligible to apply for a Mas Family Scholarship if they were born in Cuba or are of direct Cuban descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, are considered financially needy (as determined by a specific formula that takes into account the applicant and their family’s financial situation in terms of how much they can contribute), and complete and submit their application with all other required materials by the specified date.

Up to $32,000 http://jmcff.org/

December 15, 2017 Burger Created in memory of BURGER KING® Co-founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the BURGER KING℠ Scholars program has awarded $32 million in scholarships to more than 30,000 high school students, BK® employees and their families across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico since 2000. In 2017 alone, the Foundation awarded $3.5 million to more than 3,200 students in North America.

Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected based on their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities and community service.

The application period for the 2018-2019 school year begins on Oct. 15, 2017 and closes Dec. 15, 2017. Click here to view the scholarship eligibility requirements and to apply now.

$1,000 - $50,000

https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-king-scholars-program/

NA The Community Foundation for Greater

All U.S. high school, college, and graduate students are eligible. Scholarship competitions consist of one

$250-$2,500 http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships

Atlanta or more quizzes with topics ranging from general "common knowledge" to specific academic subjects, books, websites, and even movies.

January 4, 2018 GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

Eligibility:To be eligible for this award, applicants must:Demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent); be citizens of the United States of America; be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the

$10,000 - $40,000

https://www.scholarship.org/ge-rea

entire upcoming academic year.

January 4, 2018 2017 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Essays can be no more than 1,000 words but must be a minimum of 700 words. Citations and bibliography are not included in the word count.

Essays must be the original work of the student. John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward

M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for essays. Essays must describe an act of political courage by

a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level. See Contest Topic and Information and Helpful Tips for Writing Your Essay for more information.

Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.

Essays about the senators in Profiles in Courage will be disqualified.

Essays must have a minimum of five sources.

$500 - $10,000

https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

January 5, 2018 Fresno State Business Scholars

Business Scholars– receive multi-year scholarships and serve as ambassadors for the Craig School. Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen, incoming transfer students, and select continuing students. Scholarships are competitively awarded based on academic excellence, proven capability for

$20,000 over 4 years

http://www.fresnostate.edu/craig/scholarships/scholars.html

academic success, leadership, and service. Incoming freshmen receive $20,000 over four years-- $5,000 per year with up to three renewals for maintaining qualification. Incoming transfer students receive $5,000 per year for two years for a total of $10,000. Continuing students receive $5,000 per year for up to three years.

First time Freshmen:Minimum requirements for consideration:

1) An un-weighted high school GPA of at least 3.5 or better

2) New SAT I composite score of 1100 or above or an ACT composite score of 22 or better

3) Leadership and service receive additional weighting, as shown by school activities and service to the community.

4) Certify intention of obtaining a B.S. in Business Administration or B.A. in Economics

January 11, 2018 APIASF General Scholarship

APIASF General Scholarship Minimum Eligibility Criteria:

Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census

Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of

Min. Scholarship amount $2,500

http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

Palau are also eligible to apply Be enrolling as an undergraduate student in a

U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 2018. Please read the scholarships by supporter details below for specific eligibility requirements regarding the academic standing required for each scholarship.

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) or have earned a GED

Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Submit one letter of recommendation online.

January 15, 2018 Dell Scholars Program To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:

Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12Graduating from an accredited high school this academic yearEarning a minimum of a 2.4 GPADemonstrated need for financial assistanceEligible to receive a federal Pell grant in first year of collegePlanning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school

$20,000 https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/criteria/

January 15, 2018 Dairy Farmers of America Scholarship

Scholarships are available to students pursuing a career in the dairy industry or a related field

Varies http://www.dfamilk.com/scholarships

Must be enrolled in or applying for an accredited degree program

Applicant’s commitment and passion for a career in the dairy industry, as demonstrated through responses to three essay questions

Extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience

Academic achievement two letters of recommendation The most recent high school or college

transcript.

January 18, 2018 The Jeff Krosnoff Scholarship

*Four-year college bound California high school seniors with excellent academic credentials who have demonstrated a breadth of interests, a driving desire to succeed in their chosen endeavors, outstanding community citizenship and the ability to share their experiences through the written word.*Applicants should have a cumulative grade point average in grades 9-12 of at least 3.0.*ESSAY

$10,000 https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/all/jeff-krosnoff-scholarship/3796

January 26, 2018 California Table Grape Commission Scholarships

Field Worker Scholarships: Up to three $20,000 scholarships to any four-year California college oruniversity and up to three $3,500 scholarships to any junior or community college in California areavailable to table grape field workers and their children.

Up to $20,000

Agriculture Scholarships: Up to three $20,000 four-year scholarships are available to seniors graduating

in 2018 or to highschool graduates, including family members of table grape growers.

January 31, 2018 College Raptor Scholarship

Be legal residents of the United States, District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory.

Be age 16 or older. Be enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of

2019) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning (college, university or trade school).

$2,500 https://www.collegeraptor.com/2500scholarship

February 1, 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. scholar Program at Ithaca College

www.ithaca.edu/mlk

February 2, 2018 The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation

* Must complete high school in the spring of 2018* Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale, excluding home school studies) and plan to attend an accredited HBCU (HBCU is defined as “historically black colleges and universities”.)* Must have minimum SAT score of 1150 or ACT score of 21* Must be a United States Citizen* Must intend on pursuing an undergraduate degree in the sciences * Must plan to matriculate at accredited HBCU for the Fall 2018/Spring 2019 academic year* Must have the endorsement of their guidance counselor, submit two letters of recommendation and an official transcript* Must complete an essay

Varies http://www.freemontfoundation.com/scholarships.html

February 11, 2018 HonorsGradu Design a Better Future

Whether through essays or multimedia, you've used your voices to share visions for a better world. So here's your chance to put them to action! Submit a proposal for how you'll better your community.

Five $10,000 awards are available

https://www.honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarship.htm

Because this will be a much more rigorous process with multiple rounds, we're also raising the bar for tuition awards: from five $1,000 tuition awards to five $10,000 tuition awards! We will also fund the top project up to $5,000.

o be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning on attending an accredited college or university in the United States of America. Additionally, students must have met all of the requirements described on this website (http://honorsgradu.com/).

February 15, 2018 (New Applicant)

California Strawberry Commission

First-time applicants must have a parent that is currently employed as a California strawberry fieldworker for the current and prior two harvest seasons. (Students may also qualify if they are employed as a California strawberry fieldworker).

Full-time enrollment in a trade school, community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested.

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater.

http://www.calstrawberry.com/Sustaining-Communities/Scholarships/Scholarship-Application

February 23, 2018 Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to honor a migrant farmworker student who has overcome barriers presented by mobility, has performed well academically, and who has provided service to his/her community. To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

Be a migrant student! You and your family move for agricultural or fishing employment

$3,000 http://www.nasdme.org/al-wright-scholarship

Be a dedicated student! Show us you care and you’re willing to work hard! We’re looking for academic achievement or improvement in your official transcript

Be a graduating high school senior This scholarship is intended for students who will be entering college for the first time

Demonstrate financial need We want to make sure this scholarship goes to someone who could really use the help, so you need to estimate how much you think your education will cost and how much you have saved so far.

March 1, 2018 Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship Programs

The requirements for applying for a Scholarship or Student Grant with the Order Sons of Italy, Grand Lodge of California is as follows:

Applicant MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian decent

Applicant MUST BE enrolled in an accredited Trade School, College, University or Community College for the fall of 2018

http://www.osiaca.org/Scholarships/How-To-Apply

March 1, 2018 Santa Clara County Legal Professional Association

Applicants shall be restricted to seniors who will have successfully completed high school by the end of June and will be enrolled in the fall semester immediately following the school year in a college or business school offering a course of study in the legal field. All applicants must be legal residents of the State of California and must be attending school within the State of California during the scholarship year.

$2,000 for First Place and $1,000 for Second Place

https://www.sccolpa.org/scholarship/

March 2, 2018 Fresno City College Scholarship

2018-2019 FCC Scholarship Application Open: October 1, 2017 Deadline: March 2, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Those who will be attending Fresno City College during the 2018-19 school year beginning Fall 2018 may complete this application.

$100 - $1,500 https://fcc.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/scholarx_scholarshipsearch.aspx

March 2, 2018 Fresno State Scholarships

Seniors who have applied to Fresno State in the fall of 2018. Numerous scholarships are available.

http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/financialaid/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/index.html

March 15, 2018 Italian Catholic Federation

Each spring, the Italian Catholic Federation receives nearly 400 applications for its yearly scholarship awards. Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Illinois. To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:1. Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and

live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or,

2. Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”

$400 http://www.icf.org/scholarships/

March 15, 2018 Cabrillo Civic Club Seniors of Portuguese descent, 3.5 GPA, min. of 3 extracurricular activities, application, 250 word essay, transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation.

$500 http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/scholarship.asp

March 16, 2016 California Association of Wine grape Growers Foundation

Each year the Foundation awards two 4-year scholarships and four 2-year scholarships to high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a California winegrape grower. In addition, one Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year. The two 4-year scholarships provide a total of $8,000 each for any campus in the University of California or California State University system. The four 2-year scholarships provide a total of $2,000 each at any California community college. Students may study the subject of their choice. The Robert Miller Memorial Scholarship provides either $500 for Alan Hancock College or $1,000 for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. See the link below for the eligibility and study subject requirements of this scholarship.

$2,000 - $8,000

http://cawgfoundation.org/

March 30, 2018 Caltrans District 6/Central Region Scholarship / Employee Family Scholarship

Caltrans District 6/Central Region Employee Family Scholarship

Be a graduating High School Senior from District6/Central Region (Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern, and Tulare counties)

Possess a 2.5 GPA or better

Plan to attend a university or junior college, or trade school

Plan to pursue a career in one of the following fields or other related transportation field:

Accounting, anthropology, archeology, biology, business

$1,000 - $2,000

administration. Communications, construction, electrical engineering, environmental science, equipment operations, graphic design, human resources, information, technology, landscaping, legal, planning, project management, real estate, surveying

March 31, 2018 Ray Jones Scholarship Fund

The RAY JONES SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides financial assistance to selected California Indian students graduating from a central valley high school and pursuing a postsecondary degree. Five scholarship awards of $2,500 each will be awarded to selected applicants seeking a postsecondary degree at a two or four- year college, university, or vocational- technical school. One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a selected applicant seeking a bachelor's degree from a four year college or university.

Eligible applicants must: 1. Be a California Indian descent2. Be a graduating senior in good standing with a minimum 2.0 G.P.A3. Graduate from high school in Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, or Tulare County4. Demonstrate financial need5. Seek enrollment in a postsecondary degree program at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational- technical school

$2,500 - $5,000

April 2, 2018 Prospective Educator Scholarships

PDK Prospective Educator Scholarships are available for high school seniors as well as current undergraduate students. PDK International is a family of education associations, which includes  PDK

$500 - $2,000 http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/scholarships-awards/prospective-educator-scholarships/

International,  Educators Rising, and Pi Lambda Theta.  To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be a member of at least one of the associations:- PDK International, a professional association for educators that works to cultivate great educators for tomorrow while continuing to ensure high-quality education for today. Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to  join us  in this important work.- Educators Rising,  a  free  membership organization for precollegiate young people exploring the path to great teaching and the adults directly supporting them on their journeys. If you are not a member, you can join Educators Rising for  free.- Pi Lambda Theta, a prestigious honor society serving to recognize outstanding preservice and practicing educators.  If you’re pursuing a career in education and have an undergraduate  cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above, you’re eligible and can  apply for membership today.

April 15, 2018 College Jumpstart Scholarship

To apply for the College JumpStart Scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

1) High school 10th-12th grader, college student or non-traditional student;2) U.S. citizen or legal resident;3) Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational / trade school in the U.S.4) Be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.

$1,000 http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/

April 30, 2018 Central California Asian CCAPW scholarships provide financial assistance to Varies http://ccapw.org/scholarships/

Pacific Women Scholarship

Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women pursuing higher education who are from Fresno County in California. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following: first generation student, academic achievement, leadership, contribution to API community, and ethnic diversity. Applicants must be an entering/continuing undergraduate, entering/continuing graduate, or re-entry student in a college or university. Special awards are also available for students studying health and/or business.

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April 30, 2018 1,000 Dreams Scholarship

The 1,000 Dreams Scholarship provides one-time educational assistance for currently enrolled high school or college-aged women of up to $1,000. This scholarship is not for tuition, but rather expenses beyond the classroom and can include assistance for needs including but not exclusive to: educational conferences, instructional programs related to creative or artistic pursuits, graduate exam application fees, or textbooks. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

$1,000 https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-april/1000-dreams-scholarship

April 30, 2018 Henry & Joyce W. Sumid Scholarship

The Henry and Joyce W. Sumid Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students interested in studying theatre arts and whose legal residence is within these states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

$5,000 http://www.sumidscholarship.com/

May 31, 2018 Dorothy and Robert DeBolt Scholarship

The DeBolt Scholarship will be awarded to a youth who has been adopted after being in foster care in California. The applicant must be a California resident at the time of application and must have been accepted for admission to, or be enrolled in an accredited two-year college, four-year university or trade/vocational school in the United States. Maximum age at application is 25 years. Selection of the winner will be based on ability, motivation, community service, financial need, and the potential to succeed.

$3,000 http://www.lilliput.org/scholarship-applications

July 31, 2018 United Energy Workers Healthcare

The award will be presented to a college student who is enrolled by the fall semester of 2018, but will not have graduated by fall semester of 2018 & is still attending courses at this time. This will be a one-time award.The Scholarship will be judged on merit and need. Academic achievements as well as any leadership experiences will be taken in to account.Requirements

o This scholarship is judged & awarded primarily on merit & need.

o Completed application must be submitted online by July 31, 2018. LATE APPLICATIONS

$1,000 https://www.uewhealth.com/eeoicpa-reca/#scholarship-application

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.o INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE

CONSIDERED.o Applicant must plan to attend college by fall

semester 2018.o Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.o A transcript must be attached to application

for consideration. o Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of

official transcripts if selected as a finalist.o This scholarship is a one-time award worth

$1000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2018.

o Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.

o Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship