Scholarships and Financial Aid DHSHS

1. Scholarships and Financial AidDHSHS This version was updated November 16, 2011.

2. Scholarship Search • Go to the websites shown for more information • Or visit the DHSHS Career Center for more information

3. Scholarship Searches Register with scholarship search websites. The more scholarship applications you submit, the greater your chances of receiving scholarships. Try: www.cappex.com www.NextStepU.com www.fastweb.com www.icanaffordcollege.com www.hsf.net www.MeritAid.com www.SchoolSoup.com www.Scholarships.com Google scholarships for your own situation, such as “Scholarships for Twins” or “Scholarships for Musicians” or “Scholarships for Writers.” Be sure to keep a list of all user names and passwords you use.

4. Ronald McDonald Scholarships Apply online beginning November 11, 2011 at http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ Download an application for one of these: RMHC Scholars RMHC Asia RMHC African-American RMHC Hacer

5. SoroptimistViolet Richardson Award The Coachella Valley’s Soroptimist International clubs award up to five young women (14-17 years of age) with Violet B. Richardson Awards every spring. These monetary awards are based on volunteer/community service. Each of the awardees receives a cash award, and the charity for which they volunteer their time receives an equal monetary award ($300 for the student and $250 for the group for which she volunteers). Completed applications are due November 18, 2011. More info in the Career Center.

6. The CSUSB Financial Aid Office is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year.  No paper autobiographical statements.  No paper letters of recommendation.  No paper transcripts.  The application deadline is February 3, 2012.Current students, and CSUSB "Applicants" with a Coyote ID, can access the scholarship application through their MyCoyote account.  Look for the “Apply Scholarship Online” link under Student Self Service.  CSUSB Scholarship

7. www.kfcscholars.org Minimum high school GPA of 2.75 Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree Be a US citizen or permanent resident Demonstrate financial need Accepting online applications December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012 Up to $20,000 scholarship

8. http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm • The 2012 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a U.S. Citizen • Applications are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Applications are online at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm • Deadline to submit an application is December 2, 2011 but due in the Career Center November 28

9. DHSHS Scholarship Application • Due December 14, 2011, in the Career Center • Download it to your student drive from the DHSHS Career Center website • Prepares you to have components you need to submit other scholarship applications (see next page)

10. DHSHS Scholarship Application complete packet = • 3 pages of your Personal information • Personal Statement (essay) • At least two letters of recommendation • Identify clearly your college and career goals • See next slides

11. DHSHS Scholarship Application • When your completed DHSHS scholarship application is received in the Career Center, a scholarship file is made for you. • Copies of your application are submitted for you when you fit specific eligibility requirements for GPA, test scores, activities, etc., for local scholarship opportunities.

12. Many of the Local Scholarship providers accept the DHSHS Scholarship Application. *An asterisk means an extra form, essay, photograph, or family member’s military Honorable Discharge papers must also be submitted. Local Scholarships – page 1

13. American Legion, Owen Coffman Post #519* APWA – American Public Works Association* Othel Britton Memorial Scholarship Foundation Reynaldo Carreon M.D. Foundation* with Pathways to Success California Desert Association of Realtors* California Retired Teachers Association, Division #89 California Women for Agriculture* Walter Clark Legal Group COD Alumni Association in conjunction with Pathways to Success* Desert Healthcare District Healthcare Professionals with Pathways to Success* Coachella Valley Pathways to Success – CVPTS* Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic - CVAP Daughters of the American Revolution, Cahuilla Chapter* Desert Escrow Association* Desert Hot Springs Rotary Desert Hot Springs Women’s Club Local Scholarships – page 2

14. Elks Club* The Gas Company* La Quinta Arts Foundation* Military Officers Association of Palm Springs* National Charity League* National League of American Pen Women* Navy League Scholarship Fund* Negro Academic Scholarship Fund Paletteers Art Club Palm Springs Art Museum* Palm Springs Historical Society Palm Springs Leadership Association - PSLA Palm Springs Teachers Association* - PSTA Palm Springs Lion’s Club ParissaLabbaf Memorial Scholarship SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union UCLA Club of the Desert* USC Trojan League of the Desert* Women Leaders Forum* with Pathways to Success Local Scholarships – page 3

15. Members of scholarship committees read your application and make their decisions according to their own unique criteria. At some point you may receive an invitation to be interviewed.

16. ALL applications (college, job, and scholarship) will require time, energy, attention to detail, accuracy, and thought from you.

17. Gates Millennium Scholars The Gates Millennium Scholars deadline for application is January 2011 Visit http://www.gmsp.org/ You need a minimum GPA of 3.3 You need a lot of time to complete this application. Start early.

18. With the exception of the Gates Millennium Scholars program,all applications must be submitted using the HSF online application system.  Please note that you can only apply to scholarship programs that are open. • http://www.hsf.net/

19. CA Association of Collectors $2,500 First Place Award Fill out a one-page application Write a 700 to 1,000 word essay on the “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years” www.cacesf.org Entries must be postmarked by January 16, 2012

20. American Legion, Owen Coffman Post #519 American Legion requires proof of honorable discharge or proof of U.S. military service by someone in the family to accompany the DHSHS Scholarship Application. Please provide this documentation to the Career Center by February 1, 2012.

21. Pathways to Success Pathways to Success scholarship applications are due by March 17, 2012 For the online application, go to http://pathways.cvscholars.com

22. California Desert Association of Realtors Students who submit the DHSHS Scholarship Application will be considered. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Finalists will be interviewed in March.

23. National League of American Pen Women A $1,000 scholarship is offered to a student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and who exhibits outstanding creative ability in Writing, Art, Drama, or Music. Student must be highly recommended by a teacher or counselor with first-hand knowledge of her work. Entries due by April 11, 2012.

24. California Retired Teachers Association, Palm Springs Div 89 You will be considered if you submitted the DHSHS Scholarship Application. CRTA will interview finalists for their $1,500 scholarship. Special consideration given to students interested in a teaching career. This group’s scholarship interviews are usually held in April.

25. CoachellaValley Panhellenic Association Female candidates who submit the DHSHS Scholarship Application will be considered if they meet the following requirements: 4.0 GPA, and at least 1000 combined SAT Reading & Math scores. Finalists will be interviewed, probably in March.

26. DHS Women’s Club If you submit the DHSHS Scholarship Application and live in DHS, you will be considered. Number of scholarships vary, but the DHS Women’s Club gives as many as they can: $1,000 for students attending 4-year colleges, and $500 for community college. Finalists will be interviewed. If you miss your interview, you will not be eligible to receive this scholarship.

27. National Charity League Female candidates who submit the DHSHS Scholarship Application will be considered. There will also be a NCL Scholarship application to complete. Finalists will be interviewed, probably in March or April.

28. www.colgate.com/hazlau • Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund will award 11 Haz La U grants: • Grand Prize will receive a $15,000 grant • 10 Second Place winners will receive $2,500 each • Applications are being accepted through December 31, 2011 • Log on to www.colgate.com/hazlau and follow the application process to submit 3 short essays on the topics provided

29. Financial Aid & FAFSA • Apply for FAFSA after January 1, 2012 • Colleges where you have been accepted for admission will give you a financial aid offer to review in the spring

30. Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.gov after January 1 Before January 1, you can get an estimate of your eligibility, even before your senior year, by using FAFSA4caster. www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov

31. California state aid • www.webgrants4students.org • www.calgrants.org • www.csac.ca.gov • www.ca.gov/education

32. AB 131 Dream Act • Signed into law in September 2011 • Effective for 2013-2014 school year • Online application will be opened January 2013 to gather FAFSA-like information

33. RCAEOP Scholarship $1,000 For students who wish to pursue a career in business administration or education. Essay required and 3 letters of recommendation. Pick up the scholarship application in the Career Center. Entries due January 6, 2012.

34. Coachella Valley Chapter, California Women for Agriculture This scholarship is $2,250 per year plus bonuses for good grades for a student attending a 4-year college, or a one-time $2,500 award. Student must be studying veterinary, agricultural business, accounting, chemistry, biology, dairy, vintners, farm management, mechanics, engineering or other related fields. Pick up a paper application in the Career Center Applications are due March 1, 2012

35. Cabrillo Civic Clubs of Calif $500 scholarship You must be of Portuguese descent, with at least a 3.5 GPA Apply online at www.cabrillocivicclubs.org or pick up a paper application in the Career Center Deadline March 15, 2012

36. APWA The Coachella Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) provides a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to students who have been accepted to a four-year college with a major in a public works related field such as civil engineering, public administration, construction management, traffic engineering or structural engineering. Visit the DHSHS Career Center before March 12, 2012, for more details.

37. Navy League Scholarship $1,500 You must be a U.S. citizen, and belong to JROTC or are a dependent or direct descendant of an active, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged member of the military service. Download an application online at www.palmsprings.navyleague.us Due March 15, 2012

38. ParissaLabbaf Memorial Scholarship Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating DHSHS students Candidates must demonstrate financial need, have excellent grades, and be accepted by a 4-year college to pursue a B.S. or B.A. Visit http://desertstarweekly.com/2011/11/11/desert-hot-springs-scholarship-announcement-2/ Winners will be selected from the DHSHS Scholarship Application entries

39. The Paletteers Art Club Scholarship $1,000 • For a student who has talent in painting, and who would pursue further training in art • You will need to submit samples of your art in jpg format • Ask your art teacher for help with putting your art samples into electronic format • Your Local DHSHS Scholarship Application will be submitted • Entries complete with art samples are due by February 15, 2012 to the Career Center • Winner will attend an Art Show at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

40. Advertising Campaign - AAF • Create an original and effective advertising campaign against Cell Phone Usage While Driving to be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship from American Advertising Federation – Palm Springs - Desert Cities (AAF). • Create a print ad, radio or TV commercial, billboard or a web campaign. • Accent is on creativity in art and copy. • Entries are due in the Career Center no later than February 28, 2012 (new due date)

42. Suggestions for success…… Present yourself well. Neatness counts. Check your spelling on everything. Be sure your name is on each page. Submit all requested information, and submit it on time. Be prepared to go to the post office for postage and to mail your own entries.

43. Think about what you want: • Visit Career Cruising online at www.careercruising.com • Explore your personal interests • Research statistics about job availability, colleges and costs • Stop by the Career Center to pick up our user name and password

44. Financial Aid Terms Scholarships are free money for college and are usually based on your area of study or merit, such as good grades, special talents, or community service. Work Study or Student Employment Programs let you earn money for college in a job on or off campus. Loans are borrowed money that you must repay, usually with interest. Grants are money you don’t have to pay back and are usually based on financial need.

45. Beware of scholarship scams! • These scam-spotting rules are from www.FastWeb.com: • Don’t pay money to get money. • Too good to be true? It probably is. • Spend time, not money. • Legitimate scholarships are never guaranteed. • Feel suspicious? Trust your instinct.