Financial Aid: Scholarship Information

2008-2009 Cañada College Scholarship Program

The 2008-09 Cañada College Scholarship Application deadline has passed.  All completed applications submitted by the deadline will be reveiwed.  Students will receive written notification if they were selected for a scholarship by mid-April.  Scholarship recipients and their guests are invited to a reception on May 9, 2008 from 6 - 9  pm in the Cañada College Student Center.  Save the date.

2008-2009 Cañada College list of tentative scholarship awards for college students.

2008-2009 Cañada College list of tentative scholarship awards for high school seniors.

Other External Scholarships

Posted here is information on current scholarship opportunities offered by other institutions. This information is from various sources and will change regularly.

Directory of scholarships prepared by US Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard's Office. (412k)

Latino College Dollars, Scholarships for California's Latino Students 2007-2008 Directory

The Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory contains clear information on more than 300 scholarships targeting Latino high school, undergraduate, and graduate students across the United States. A guide on how to apply for scholarships in both Spanish and English is included in the directory. For the ease of students and parents, scholarship listings are categorized by education level, deadline, minimum GPA, by whether citizenship is required as well as by region.
Hard copies of the guide can be found in the Career Center, Building 9-113 or downloaded for free at http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/Scholarship_Directory.pdf.

The online directory is searchable by key categories such as grade level, grade point average (GPA) and citizenship at http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/directory.htm.

http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships.pdf - A list of scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status.

7th Annual Bright Futures Award: National ECE Scholarship - May 16, 2008 Deadline

Three scholarships are available for students pursuing degrees in Early Childhood Education or in a related field who meet the criteria for each category below:

1.       $1500 Scholarship for those entering their second year of an associate’s degree program.

2.       $2500 Scholarship for those entering their junior year in a bachelor’s degree program (attention TRANSFER students!)

3.       $2500 Scholarship for those enrolled in a master’s program interested in a teaching career or those in a master’s program in Education, Educational Leadership/Administration or related degree pursuing a career as a director of a child care program.

Interested students may pick up a scholarship packet from the Cañada College Financial Aid Office. Complete applications must be received by Friday, May 16, 2008.

Mail to:

Bright Horizons Family Solutions
200 Talcott Avenue, South
Watertown, MA 02472

2008 San Mateo County Employer Advisory Council Scholarships - April 15, 2008 Deadline

Open to San Mateo County residents who are studying some aspect of Business Administration, Human Resources or some area of study that will ultimately provide the opportunity to make a contribution to our society.   There is no formal application however the applicant must:

• Write a brief letter of introduction (approx. 250 words) stating your financial needs as well as your career and personal goals. Your letter should demonstrate why you should be awarded this scholarship. Include your mailing address and a telephone number where you can be reached; you might also include your email address.
  
• Provide letter(s) of reference from a school counselor,  a community agency, and, if applicable, an employer.
  
• Attach a history of your work record or a resume and evidence of volunteer work or community service.
  
• Demonstrate a desire to learn by providing a history of academic accomplishments, certificate(s) of achievements, and transcripts.
  
• Finalists will participate in a personal interview with EAC Scholarship Committee and must be present at the Scholarship Luncheon in June.

• Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
• Finalists will be interviewed on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
• Recipients will be notified no later than Saturday, May 31, 2008.
• Awards luncheon ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Palo Alto Rotary Club 2008-09 Vocational Scholarships - April 11, 2008 Deadline

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Rotary Club of Palo Alto vocational scholarships for the 2008 – 2009 school year are intended to provide financial assistance to students who wish to enroll in an accredited vocational program at regional schools, such as the community colleges in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Eligible students will enroll in a program leading to a certificate or degree in a vocational field. These scholarships are not intended for general academic pursuits, for students intending to transfer to four-year colleges, or for graduate degrees.

Up to fifteen (15) scholarships will be awarded in amounts varying from $1,000 to $1,500.  The award will be paid to the student upon confirmation of enrollment: it is intended to support the vocational educational goals of the recipient and may be used for tuition or other expenses incurred in pursuit of the educational program. Application deadline April 11, 2008.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• High school seniors who will graduate in June, 2008 and will enroll in a vocational program in fall of 2008.
• Students currently enrolled in an accredited vocational program described above, and continuing in that program in fall of 2008.
• Returning students: individuals with high school degrees who have been out of school and are returning to pursue a vocational education.

All applicants must enroll in no fewer than 12 units in an accredited vocational program in fall of 2008, and must intend to remain enrolled in 12 units or more for the full 2008-2009 academic year.

Information about the scholarships and the application form can be found on the Palo Alto Rotary website at http://www.rotarypaloalto.org/VocationalScholarships.cfm

This year, we request that applications and letters of reference be e-mailed rather than printed and mailed. We hope to save paper, and make the process easier for all concerned.

If you have any questions, please contact:

          Sally Tomlinson
          Chair, Vocational Scholarship Committee
          650-321-6590
          Stomlinso813@earthlink.net