Scholarships & Financial Aid
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California Dream Act - The California Dream Act allows undocumented and nonresident students (U.S. Citizens and eligible non-citizens) who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540) to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state-administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California. (Source: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/)
* The California Student Aid Commission has not now, or in the past, shared any information which would indicate a student's immigration status, either documented or undocumented.
Apply for the CA Dream Act: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
Application period: October 1st - April 2nd (best to apply during this deadline to be eligible for the Cal Grant)
Rotary 4-Way speech Contest Speech Contest Deadline-Jan 19, 2024 Topic-"Create Hope in the World" Speech must be 6 minutes to 8 minutes in length Students will present their speeches Feb 20, 2024 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive a scholarship
Ethics Essay Contest Rotary Club- George R. Hensel Ethics Essay Contest Deadline March 22, 2024 Write on an ethical dilemma that has touched your life. essay must be 500 to 1,000 words 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners see attached application for all details
Rotary Music Competition The Dan Stover Music Competition Deadline Jan 12, 2024 Competition will be held the week of February 14, 2024 Competition is limited to instrumentalists only Maximum of 8 minutes see attachment for all details
Optimist Oratorical Contest Deadline-Tuesday, March 1, 2024 1st place $500.00, 2nd place $300.00, 3rd place $200.00 Speech competition is March 28, 2024 see attached application for all details
Optimist International Essay Contest Deadline-Friday, Jan 11, 2024 by 3pm Scholarships are 1st place $500.00, 2nd place $300.00, 3rd place $200.00 Essay-700 to 800 words see attached application for all details
My Future in Ties for young men Deadline: Feb 16, 2024 Essay between 300 to 500 words Essay Topic-What Makes Me proud? How Have My Struggles Shaped Who I Am? Attend suite fitting March 14 or 15 Attend a dinner at Fuego Casino & Cantina see attached application for all details
Tea For The Soul-for young women Deadline Friday, February 16, 2024 by 3pm Essay between 300 to 500 words Attend Luncheon on March 29, 2024 Acceptance letter from the college you will attend see attached application for all details
Pete and Consuelo Hernandez Memorial Scholarship deadline Dec 31, 2023
- Eligibility: Any underrepresented minority high school student in California who will be the first in their family to go to college (first-generation) may apply for this scholarship.
- Amount: $1,100, $1,600, $2,200
- Winners: 3
- Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2023
- click on link below to set up profile with Bold.org and apply for this scholarship