SCHOLARSHIP MASTER LIST 2015/2016 As of May 31, 2016 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CUMMULATIVE LIST OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FROM CURRENT AND PREVIOUS YEARS. FOLLOWING EACH DESCRIPTION IS THE DATE THAT THE CAREER CENTER RECEIVED THE INFORMATION. FOR CURRENT INFORMATION CONTACT THE OFFERING ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES AS THE DATES MAY CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR. SPECIFIC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: Arizona State University Scholarships and tuition awards available to incoming Freshman. For details visit https://scholarships/1836 Deadline: February 3, 2012 (2011/2012) Boston University Trustee and Presidential Scholarships Merit based scholarships available to students with outstanding academic records and strong leadership skills. Deadline: December 1, 2014 (2014/2015) California East Bay Music Scholarships Music Scholarships Auditions, February 18, February 19. For more information or to apply, email music@csueastbay.edu or visit them at music.csueastbay.edu, or call (510) 885-3135. Deadline: February 11, 2013 (2012/2013) California State University Fresno The Smittcamp Family Honors College Presidential Scholarship Application available at http://honors.csufresno.edu Deadline: March 30, 2013 (2012/2013)

California State University Long Beach President’s Scholars Program at CSU Long Beach President’s Scholarships are awarded to California high school seniors graduating from accredited California high schools that are either valedictorians or National Merit Finalists and Semifinalists and apply to CSU Long Beach. You must apply to CSU Long Beach by November 30, and then apply for the scholarship at www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/counselor_nominee Deadline: January 2, 2015 (2014/2015) DeAnza College Chancellors Scholar Award Program is available to students who are in the top 20% of their high school class and who enroll at either DeAnza College or Foothill College upon leaving high school. Deadline: March 16, 2012 (2011/2012) Drew University, New Jersey Available to students committed to community service and would like to attend a liberal arts college in the east. Details available in the career center or at www.drew.edu/wanted. Deadline: February 1, 2011 (2010/2011) Emory University, Georgia Merit based scholarships available based on outstanding academic achievement and significant contributions to their class. For application details please see Marie in the career center. Application deadline: November 15, 2010 (2010/2011) FIDM For information on scholarships at FIDM go to www.fidm.edu/fidmscholarships (2015/2016) Gonzaga University A variety of scholarships available Application available in the career center. Deadline: January, 10, 2012 (2011/2012)

Indiana University, Bloomington For details visit www.scholarships.indiana.edu Deadline: November 1, 2012 (2012/2013) Ithaca College MartinLuther King Jr. Scholar Program Scholarships offered to exceptional incoming freshman from ethnic or racial backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in United States higher education. For additional information go to www.ithaca.edu/admission Deadline: January 15, 2015 (2014/2015) Ithaca College Park Scholar Awards, School of Communications The Park Scholar Program offers much more than a scholarship, it creates a dynamic learning community that develops future communications leaders who engage critically, act globally, and perform ethically. For additional information go to www.ithaca.edu/admission Deadline: January (2015/2016) Lake Forest College, Chicago Details available in the career center or at www.lakeforest.edu/scholarships Deadline: December 1, 2012 (2012/2013) Marist College Scholarships for students who are majoring in Computer Science and Information Technology and Systems. Details and application available at www.marist.edu/technologyscholarships Deadline: February 15, 2011 (2010/2011) Montana State University 2012 Presidential Scholarships, the most prestigious scholarship awarded, full tuition plus a stipend for four years. Application can be downloaded from www.montana.edu/honors. Deadline: December 5, 2014 (2014/2015) Mount St. Mary’s College Los Angeles (Women’s College) MUSIC Scholarship Auditions. Online application and further information about the Music Department may be found at http://www.msmc.la.edu/undergraduate-bachelor-programs/music.asp Auditions January, February and March. (2012/2013)

Pacific Lutheran University Music Scholarship Auditions School of Arts and Communication. Department of Music Scholarships are available to all students regardless of major, who have skills in the following areas: voice, winds, brass, strings, percussion, keyboards, composition, guitar/harp. 2015-2016 audition dates: February 20, February 21 and February 22. Deadline: February 9, 2015 (2014/2015) Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) New student scholarships, freshmen and transfer students are considered for these scholarships throughout the year. Awards are based on overall quality of your portfolio, admissions essay, and GPA. $1,000-$15,000 per academic year, renewable. For more information visit pnca.edu/scholarships, email admissions@pnca.edu or call 503-821-8972. (2015/2016) Pacific University of Oregon (2013/2014) Music, Choir, Theatre and Dance Scholarships Pacesetters Scholarship Competition Merit Scholarships Various scholarships are available. Visit PacificU.edu/Apply for details. Penn State Millennium Scholars Scholarships for Science and Engineering Students Candidates must have excellent Math SAT performance, exceptional letters of recommendation, and a high school transcript that reflects a strong foundation in math and science. For complete details, visit http://milleniium.psu.edu. (2013/2014) Portland State Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship Out of State Opportunity Scholarship For details visit www.pdx.edu/scholarships (2010/2011) Queens University of Charlotte (NC) The Gossett Jewish Leadership Scholarship Candidates must demonstrate commitment to Judaism and successful leadership experience in their Jewish and/or secular communities. For details and to access the application, visit www.queens.edu/jewish-life. Deadline: March 1, 2015 (2014/2015)

Saint Mary’s College of California (2010/2011) Various scholarships available. For details visit stmarys-ca.edu/scholarships San Francisco State University Engineering Scholarships (2015/2016) Society of American Military Engineers’ Charles J. Nicholas Scholarship, Gannon Foundation, Bay Area Engineers Council, Engineers Club of San Francisco award approximately $39,000 to graduating seniors from local Bay Area High Schools as part of a program called “Students Committed to Engineering Excellence”. Application available in the Career Center. Deadline: December 4, 2015, 5:00pm. San Jose State University Engineering Scholarships: For details visit www.engr.sjsu.edu/students/scholarships/silicon-valley. Sarah Lawrence College Presidential and Dean’s Scholarships For details visit www.slc.edu/scholarships (2010/2011) Savanah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Scholarship competition for a variety of disciplines. Visit www.scad.edu/scadchallege for details. Deadlines: vary (2013/2014) Scripps Women’s College Applicants must have GPA’s over 4.0 and SAT scores over 1400. Information available at the Scripps website Deadline: November 15, 2011 (2011/2012) Seattle University The Sullivan Leadership Award. A four year scholarship. Recipients are selected on the basis of commitment to service, academics, community, spirituality and global awareness. Application available at: www.seattleu.edu/sullivan. Deadline: November 15, 2014 (2013/2014) Sierra Nevada College High School Writing Contest Open to US Juniors and Seniors. Students may enter all three categories, Poetry, Fiction and Non-Fiction. All submissions must be original, unpublished work by the student writer. Entries may be submitted electronically to www.sierranevada.edu/writer or sent by US postal service.

Details available in the career center. Deadline: December 1, 2010 (2010/2011) Skidmore College Department of Music’s Seventh annual Filene Scholarship Competition. Open to high school seniors interested in pursuing a liberal arts education at Skidmore. Winners do not need to be music majors but must be active in musical life. Additional details in the career center. Applications also available online at www.skidmore.edu, select prospective students. Deadline: January 15, 2011 (2010/2011) Southern Methodist University Texas The Hunt Leadership Scholarship Proven and likely future leadership ability is a key requirement. For additional information visit www.smu.edu/hunt or the Career Center. Deadline: January 15, 2015 (2014/2015) Southwestern Oregon Community College 10 Art scholarships available. Portfolio review and essay are required. Details available in the career center. Application deadline: May 1, 2011 (2010/2011) Stetson University, Florida The J. Ollie Edmunds Distinguished Scholarship Program is a nationally competitive, merit based program that pays full expenses for four years. For details and application go to: www.stetson.edu/edmunds (2010/2011) St. Johns University, New York Various scholarships available to students who choose to attend St. Johns University. For details on the different scholarships, visit stjohns.edu/scholarships. Deadline: February 14, 2014 (2013/2014) The Art Institutes of California San Francisco Has a variety of scholarships available. Details available in the career center and at www.aicasf.artinstitutes.edu. Deadline: February 4, 2013 (2012/2013) The College of Idaho Visionary Scholars Application available at www.collegeofidaho.edu/admission/visionary/ Deadline: February 1, 2013 (2012/2013)

The College of Idaho Heritage Scholarship Qualifications: 3.85 GPA, minimum ACT composite score of 31 or have a minimum SAT score (Reading and Math) of 1380, each applicant will need to complete an application for admission and be accepted at The College of Idaho prior to being invited to campus for his or her Heritage Scholar interview. Further details regarding the application process can be found at http://www.collegeof idaho.edu/admissions/scholarships-financialaid/ scholarships/heritage-scholarships The Evergreen State College (Washington) Scholarships and tuition awards available to incoming Freshman. Deadline: March 1, 2012 (2011/2012) The Robertson Scholars Program at Duke University and the University of North Carolina 36 FULL scholarships each year. To learn more go to www.robertsonscholars.org. (2011/2012) The University of Montana Montana Tech Computer Science Department Scholarship Program For details visit http://cs.mtech.edu (2010/2011) The University of Rochester Simon Scholar Award The Simon Scholar Case Competition is an on campus event on February 17-18, 2013. Participating applicants are given 24 hours to work with their assigned teammates toward a business solution for a given case study of a real-world business scenario. This event culminates in a 15 minute presentation that illustrates their teamwork, leadership, and problem solving skills. The most successful participants will receive an annual $15,000 scholarship to attend the University of Rochester. Only high school seniors intending to apply to the University of Rochester may participate. Deadline: December 1, 2012 (2012/2013) UC Los Angeles Scholarships and tuition awards available to incoming Freshman. Visit alumni.ucla.edu/scholarships Deadline: February 14, 2012 (2011/2012)

University of Cincinnati The University of Cincinnati announces Cincinnatus XVII, a scholarship program where $22 million will be awarded to students who will be judged on academic abilities, creative skills and leadership potential. Deadline: December 1, 2012 (2012/2013) University of Colorado Boulder The Denver Bound Scholarship offers awards to out of state freshman with a demonstrated record of academic achievement. Visit abovetheordinary.ucdenver.edu for details. University of Dayton (Ohio): What’s Your Point? Post a Video on Facebook that tells us about your future. What’s your plan? How will you make your mark? What are you going to do, or where will your map take you? Up to $40,000 in scholarships available. For details go to udayton.edu/apply (2012/2013) University of Michigan, College of Engineering The Geisinger Scholarship is awarded to non-Michigan resident students from selected geographic areas. For questions contact the College of Engineering Scholarships Office coe.scholarships@umich.edu Deadline: January 15, 2015, 11:59pm (2014/2015) University of Oregon Summit and Apex Scholarships (2012/2013) The Summit Scholarship provides out of state students with $32,000 over four years, or the Apex will award them $16,000. For questions about applying for these scholarships contact financialaid@uoregon.edu. University of the Pacific, Powell Scholars Program Details and application available at www.go.pacific.edu/powell Deadline: November 15, 2011 (2011/2012)

University of Puget Sound Lillis Scholar Academic performance in high school, measured by grade point average, rigor of high school curriculum, and performance on SAT or ACT, will be considered when selecting candidates. Lillis Scholars will be well positioned for candidacy for competitive undergraduate and postgraduate fellowships and scholarships, such as the Rhodes Scholarship, The Truman Scholarship, or the Watson Fellowship. Potential candidates for the scholarship must apply for admission to the university by January 15. The admission committee will invite 30 freshman applicants to submit a Lillis Scholarship. (2011/2012) University of Puget Sound Matelich Scholarship Scholarships are awarded annually to high-achieving members of the incoming freshman class who demonstrate exceptional motivation, excellent academic potential, a commitment to service, outstanding, integrity, and unmatched leadership potential. Deadline: January 15, 2012 (2011/2012) University of Toledo Presidential Scholarship Application and details available at utoledo.edu/admission/apply Deadline: December 1, 2010. (2010/2011) Washington and Lee University, Virginia Scholarships and merit awards available to incoming freshman. For details visit www.wlu.edu Deadline: December 1, 2012 (2012/2013) West Valley College Scholarships Available high school students planning to attend West Valley College. Must maintain full time enrollment (12 units or more), minimum high school GPA 2.5, must declare a program of study. Award amount $1,000 per year, or $500 per semester. Application available in the Career Center. Deadline: May 14, 2015 (2014/2015)

Whitman College, Washington Garrett Sherwood Scholarship for leadership and community service. Students may self nominate themselves by submitting their applications by December 15th and indicating on the Common Application they would like to participate in the selection process. Visit www.whitman.edu/garrettsherwood for details. Deadline: December 15, 2013 (2013/2014) Willamette University Music Scholarship Auditions (2010/2011) For music scholarship information go to Willamette.edu/cla/music. Call to schedule an audition at 1-503-370-6687. Auditions are November 13, 2010, January, 22, 2011, February 21, 2011 or February 25, 2011. SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY ORGANIZATIONS: 2016 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Scholarships available to graduating seniors of Japanese American descent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Students will be awarded scholarships on the basis of commitment to their community, essays, academic achievement and personal character. Applications available in the career center, or contact Steven Hirabayashi at 510-471-7324 or at yshiraba@yahoo.com. Deadline: March 12, 2016 (2015/2016) Abbott and Fenner Scholarships Program Details and application at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: June 15, 2015 (2014/2015) AES Engineers Scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Essay questions can be found at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm. Amount of award is $500. Deadline: October 7, 2015 (2014/2015)

Air Systems Foundation, Inc. Scholarships available to high school seniors graduating in Santa Clara County. Applications available in the career center or at http://www.asifoundation.org/grants.html. Deadline: May 1, 2016 (2015/2016) Alexis Briski Memorial Scholarship Scholarships awarded to students who exemplify the qualities that Alexis displayed during her life – a love of softball, a competitive spirit and a never give-up attitude both on the field and the classroom. In order to be eligible, a student must have played in the LGSGSA softball program and must be a member of the graduating class from Los Gatos High School. Applications are available in the career center. Deadline: May 01, 2015 (2014/2015) American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply. Apply at www.AmericanCollegeFoundation.org Deadline: April 1, 2016 Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program Scholarships available to students interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. For more formation visit www.animationcareerreview.com (2011/2012) Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships provided to Asian students with financial need. 12 scholarship programs available, each with different eligibility requirements. Visit www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships or contact the Scholarship manager, Sue May, at scholarship@asianpacificfund.org. Deadline: February 9, 2016 (2015/2016) Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their scholastic and personal achievements, leadership, community involvement, work experience, a letter of recommendation and person essay. Application available in the career center and at http://apca-att.org/scholarship/scholarship.html Deadline: January 31, 2016 (2015/2016) Association of Mexican American Educators, Inc.

Scholarships available to students attending high school or community college. The GPA requirement for high school students is 3.0 and for college students 2.5 and scholarship recipients families much earn less than $50,000. Application is available in the career center. Deadline: March 1, 2014. (2013/2014) Bank of America Charitable Foundation Student Leaders Student leaders participate in a paid summer internship with a designated local nonprofit organization where they experience first hand how they can shape their communities now and in the future. They also will participate in a six-day, all expense paid Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC provided by Bank of America. Information about the program is available at www.bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders Deadline: January 12, 2011 (2010/2011) Best Buy Scholarship Program Details available at www.bestbuy.com-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com Deadline: Feb 15, 2012 (2011/2012) Big Sun Scholarship Available to high school senior scholar athletes who will be attending a post secondary institute and involve in some sport at that institution or in the community. Details available at http://www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline: June 20, 2014 (2013/2014) Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Applications are available in the career center or at www.us.tzuchi.org. Deadline: March 01, 2011 (2010/2011) Buick Scholarship (2010/2011) Buick is making $1 million dollars available for college scholarships for students who succeed both in the classroom and in the community. Bret Moore (1990 Los Gatos High School graduate ) of Moore GMC would like to pass this opportunity along to the students of Los Gatos High. Scholarship information is available at www.buickachievers.com. Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholars Program

Scholarships available for high school seniors, Burger King employees and their dependents. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship information is available at: http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram Deadline: December 15, 2015 (2015/2016) Cabrillo Civic Clubs Available to students of Portuguese descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.5, participate in at least three extra-curricular activities while in high school, and present three letters of recommendation. For complete details the application is available in the career center. Deadline: March 15, 2015 (2014/2015) California Alarm Association Scholarships available to children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel in the State of California. An essay on how their parent or guardian helps secure their community is required. Application available in the career center. Deadline: March 27, 2015 (2014/2015) California Association of Collectors Inc. Scholarship is based upon a simple one-page application and a three to four page essay on “Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during your College Years. Application available at www.cacesf.org. Deadline: January 20, 2016 (2015/2016) California-Hawaii Elks Association Vocational Grant Program $1,000 grants to students enrolling in a two-year or less vocational/technical course culminating with a terminal associate degree, certificate or diploma. Students planning to transfer to a four-year school to pursue a bachelors degree are not eligible for this program. The grants are renewable for a second year. Information available at: Santa Clara Elks Lodge, 1680 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, 510-547-5571, between the hours of 9:30am and 3:00pm, by telephone or by person. (2014/2015) California Scholarship Foundation CSF sponsors the Annual Miss Teenage California Scholarship Program. There is no swimsuit or talent competition. Candidates are evaluated in the areas of Academic Achievement & Activities, Personality, and Poise & Presence. Minimum 3.0 GPA. School & Community involvement.

Additional information at www.Missteenageca.com. Deadline: October 26, 2012 (2012/2013) California Teachers Association Applicant must be a member of an under-represented group, be attending high school or community college, and pursuing a degree at an accredited four-year institution beginning in 2015, and a credential for a teaching career in Pre-K-12 Public Education. Application and complete details available in the career center. Deadline: April 30, 2016 4:00pm. (2015/2016) California Wine Grape Growers Foundation This scholarship is available to High School Seniors whose parent or legal guardian is a vineyard employee of a California Wine Grower. Four and two year scholarships are offered. Applications are available at www.cwggf.org and in the Career Center. Deadline: March 25, 2016 (2015/2016) Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board and expenses for four years of undergraduate study and leadership training. Students of any background, planning to pursue any academic discipline of study in college may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind program. For the application and additional information visit www.coolidgescholars.org. Deadline: March 18, 2016. (2015/2016) CASA Essay required. Application available in the career center. Deadline: April 1, 2011 Chi Am Circle Club Scholarships available to seniors of Asian descent who demonstrate academic excellence as well as involvement in the school and community. Scholarships are awarded for merit and service, as well as financial need. Deadline: March 15, 2015 (2015/2016)

Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Scholarships are available to seniors of Asian descent who have exhibited good academic abilities as well a commitment to community service. An essay on the topic “How Ethics Benefits Society” and a handwritten autobiography in about 100 words are required. Applications available at www.cacc-sc.org or in the career center. Deadline: June 3, 2012 (2011/2012) Civil Service Employees Insurance Group Available to high school seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees. Scholarships will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers. Deadline: May 11, 2012 (2011/2012) Club Estrella Scholarships available to students of Mexican-American, Chicano, Mexican, or Latin Ancestory. Applicants will be considered based on autobiographical statement, financial need, academic achievement, interview and letters of recommendation. For more information and to get the application go to http://www.estrellaclub/news/scholar.pdf Deadline: May 29, 2015 (2014/2015) Coca-Cola Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org. Deadline: (2011/2012) Colgate-Palmolive Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund announce the return of the “Make the U” Scholarship Program. 11 grants will be awarded. Download the application from www.colgate.com/hazlau. (2011/2012) DAR Daughters of the Revolution Good Citizens Program Essay on being a good citizen. Application available in the Career Center Deadline: October 29, 2013 (2013/2014)

El Camino Hospital Auxiliary Scholarships available to individuals pursuing careers in health professional fields. Application is available in the career center or at www.elcaminohospital.org/scholarship. Deadline: January 29, 2016, 4:00pm. (2015/2016) eQuality Scholarship Collaborative Applicants must be a resident of Northern or Central California, have completed or complete high school or equivalent between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2015 and plan to attend or have begun attending an accredited post-secondary institution (college, university, or vocational/trade school) for the first in 2015. Deadline: February 1, 2016 (2015/2016) Fastweb Scholarship Website (2010/2011) A variety of different scholarships available. Log on to www.fastweb.com for all the details. Fagen Friedman & Fullfrost Photography Scholarship Contest For high school seniors attending California Public Schools. Application details at www.caaasa.org and www.fagenfirendman.com. (2010/2011) Gates Millennium Scholars 1,000 students in the 2011/2012 academic year as Gates millennium Scholars. You must be choosing to study in: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science, the scholarship can continue through the pursuit of a doctoral degree. Deadline: January 11, 2012 (2011/2012) Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary To qualify students must have volunteered in a health care setting and have served at least 100 hours within the past two years and be interested in a career in health care. An essay, letter of recommendation from a teacher and a copy of school transcripts are required. Applications are available in the career center.

Deadline: February 15, 2013 (2012/2013) Good Tidings Foundation Community Service Scholarship Scholarships awarded based on serving the community. Applications available in the career center. Deadline: November 10, 2014 (2014/2015) Guardian Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award For information go to www.girlsgoingplaces.com Deadline: February 28, 2011 (2012/2013) HEAT (Humanities, Entrepreneurship and Technology) Institute in Silicon Valley Scholarships available for applicants in the Humanities and Design Tracks. For details visit http://lingo.stanford..edu/heat/apply. (2013/2014) Hope Graduation Hope Graduation is a Utah based graduation supply company looking to support those in pursuit of a higher education. Five $1,000 scholarships available to all seniors of the 2014 graduating class who have been accepted by an accredited college or university. Information on the scholarships can be found at honorsgraduation.com/graduation-scholarships.htm. Deadline: April 1, 2014 (2013/2014) Horatio Alger Association (2012/2013) Scholarships available to teenagers, who have risen above adversity in their lives to maintain their grades, remain active in their community and participate in extracurricular activities. For an application to be considered complete a high school counselor must fill out an online portion. Online passcode is available in the career center. Application available at http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm. Deadline: October 25, 2012 Italian American Heritage Foundation Applicants must be of Italian heritage attending a high school in Santa Clara County and are planning to attend an accredited community college or university for the 2011-2012 academic school year. Applications are

available in the career center or at www.iahfsj.org. Deadline: May 18, 2015 (2014/2015) Italian Catholic Federation Scholarships available to Roman Catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have a GPA of at least 3.2. For more information call 1-888-423-1924 or visit the website at www.icf.org. Deadline: March 15, 2016 (2015/2016) Japanese Chamber of Commerce Scholarships available to students of Japanese ancestry/legal Japanese residents of the United States, have a GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale, will enter an accredited college or university as a freshman, and have demonstrated academic interests in the study of fields of US-Japan relations. Deadline: May 03, 2013 (2012/2013) Japanese American Citizens League Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are student members of JACL OR whose parent or parents are of Japanese ancestry. The applicant must be planning to attend a trade school, business school, college, university or any institution of higher learning in the Fall of 2015. Applications are available at www.sanjosejacl.org. Deadline: March 1, 2016 (2015/2016) Kaiser Permanente Asian Association Scholarship Program This scholarship recognizes students who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to the Asian community and have the potential to be future leaders. Students may have demonstrated this potential through their activities in school, in the community, or in the face of unusual circumstances. Applications must be submitted online, visit https://www.aim.applyists.net/KaiserPermantenteAssianAssoc to apply. Deadline: (2015/2016) Kaplan’s Why College Essay Competitions The contest runs May 5 thru June 10. Win as much as $3,000. For details go to www.kaptest.com/whycollege. Deadline: June 10, 2014 (2013/2014)

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Scholarships available for students with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. Must have a GPA of 2.75, planning on enrolling in a public college or university within their state of legal residence. Visit www.kfcscholars.org for details. Deadline: February 8, 2012. (2011/2012) Krishnan Shah Scholarship Scholarships available for financially needy students who demonstrate academic potential and active community involvement. Students must be planning on enrolling in a full-time four-year college or university in fall 2016. Deadline: February 24, 2016 (2015/2016) Lillian Gong-Guy Memorial Scholarship Scholarships available to exemplary seniors of Chinese descent who have demonstrated academic achievement balanced with strong community service involvement. The application is available at http://www.chcp.org/scholarship. For questions email scholarship@chcp.org. Deadline: March 28, 2016 (2015/2016) Los Gatos Little League Memorial Scholarships (2012/2013) Ed Balzar Memorial Scholarship and John Baggerly Memorial Scholarship. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, a student must have played in the Los Gatos Little League program and must be a member of the graduating class from Los Gatos High School. Applications available in the Career Center. Los Gatos Morning Rotary Charitable Foundation $4,000 scholarship available to a Los Gatos High School student. See Mrs. Rector for the application. (2010/2011) Los Gatos Rotary Charitable Foundation (2010/2011)

Application available in the career center. See also www.lgmorningrotary.org. Lt. Jose A. Santiago Memorial Foundation See website for details regarding this scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2012 (2011/2012) Marist College Scholarships for students who are majoring in Computer Science and Information Technology and Systems. Details and application available at www.marist.edu/technologyscholarships Deadline: February 1, 2015 (2014/2015) Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity Scholarships available to students who come up with a distinctive solution to a problem faced by your school, or a student who has developed an innovative way to save the environment or improve people’s health or a student who has solved an artistic, scientific, or technical problem in a new or unusual way. Applicants must be planning on attending college in Connecticut or in New York City metro area. Download the application from www.cfgnh.org/scholarships Deadline: April 30, 2016. (2015/2016) National Association of Secondary School Principals Community service based scholarship. The online application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit. Deadline: November 1, 2010 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Culture to Culture Foundation is sponsoring an essay contest focusing on student mental health. All submissions will be recognized and selected winners will receive a $500 scholarship. For details visit www.culturetoculture.org. Deadline: May 31, 2013 (2012/2013) National League of American Pen Women (N.L.A.P.W) Scholarships available for Female Artists, Musicians (Composers/Instrumentalists) and Writers. $1,000 first place scholarship and a $500 second place scholarship to female high school students graduating in 2015, undergraduate college students or returning college students of any age who are continuing their education in the fields of Art, Writing or Instrumental Music and Composition. Application available in

the Career Center. Deadline: March 14, 2015 (2014/2015) National Security Agency Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Open to high school seniors planning on majoring in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. Open to sophomores who are majoring in Mathematics, Regional Studies (Middle East, South, East, Central Asia), Topical Studies (terrorism, proliferation, or related sciences), International Banking and Finance, Telecommunications and Information Systems Networks, intelligence/information analysis, philosophy, international relations/studies/security studies. You will attend college full time, and then work in the summer at NSA for 12 weeks in areas that are related to your course of study. Apply online at www.NSA.gov/Careers. Deadline: November 15, 2015 (2015/2016) Northern California Golf Association The award is both merit and need based. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interest in golf is not mandatory. A number of scholarships are available. Application available in the career center. Deadline: April 15, 2013. (2012/2013) NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award If you are a budding entrepreneur and have dreams of owning your business go to www.NFIB.com/YEA to apply. (2012/2013) NISEI Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to eligible Southeast Asian American high school seniors in Northern California who will be attending college next year. Eligible students are those of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Mien or Hmong ancestry. For additional information visit www.nsrcfund.org. (2014/2015) Northern California Golf Association The award is both merit and need based. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interest in golf is not mandatory. A number of scholarships are available. Application available in the career center. Deadline: April 15, 2013. (2012/2013)

Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems-Marine Systems $10,000 scholarship for high school students pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics at an institution of higher learning. $2,500 will be offered over 4 years. The winner is required to accept summer internships two out of three summers during their undergraduate education. Additional information and the application is available at http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Community/Pages/engineeringscholars.aspx. Deadline: February 3, 2016. (2015/2016) Oz Foundation The ideal candidate is someone who is presently attending high school or college and demonstrated that he or she is capable of college/university work but does not have the financial resources to attend college. If accepted, recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA per term and complete at least 12 units each quarter/semester while attending college to remain eligible. Apply for this scholarship after you have been accepted to college and have received the response regarding financial aid from your college. The application can be found at www.ozfoundation.com. Deadline: June 1, 2015 (2014/2015) Peninsula Insurance Professionals Criteria for selection are grades, work experience or community service, essay response and the achievements outlined in the application. Must be a resident of San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties. GPA of 2.75 required. Application available at www.pip-iaip.org. Deadline: April 15, 2015 (2014/2015) PEO Scholarship Financial need based scholarship available to a graduating female. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Application available in the career center. Deadline: May 6, 2013 (2012/2013) PG&E

A number of scholarships available to college bound students living in the PG&E service area. For details and an application visit http://www.pge.com/about/community/scholarships Deadline: February 28, 2014 (2013/2014) PG&E Bright Minds Scholarships Scholarships available ranging from $2,500 to $30,000. For details go to www.pge.com/brightminds. Deadline: February 9, 2015 (2014/2015) Philippine Professional & Business Society of Santa Clara Valley, Inc. Scholarship available to a graduating senior of Filipino ancestry and with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applications available in the career center. Deadline: June 20, 2016 (2015/2016) Playing with Purpose Award The 2013-2014 SQ PWP Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for Christian Student Athletes. For complete listing of benefits and opportunities and to fill out the online application, visit www.playingwithpurpose.org. Deadline: February 1, 2014. (2013/2014) Questbridge Questbridge is a non-profit organization that serves as an intermediary between the nation’s high-achieving low-income students and leading colleges and universities. Their College Prep Scholarship program provides more than 1,000 awards that equip outstanding low-income high school juniors to compete for admission to selective colleges. Additional information available at www.questbridge.org or in the career center. Deadline: September 28, 2012 (2012/2013) Rho Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Ivy and Pearl Foundation Need based and merit based scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college for Fall 2002. Application available at http://bcafairorg.ipage.com/webpage/scholarships.html. Deadline: April 16, 2012 Rigo Chacon’s Abrazos & Books Scholarship available to students with 3.0 GPA or higher. Ethnic

background not a factor. Applications available at www.abrazosandbooks.com Deadline: June 15, 2011 (2011/2012) Ronald McDonald House Charities Applications and additional information available at www.rmhc.org and in the career center. Deadline: January 20, 2015 (2014/2015) Ron Brown Scholar Program Available to academically talented, highly motivated African American students who are currently seniors in high school. Applications and information available at www.ronbrown.org. (2015/2016) Deadline: January 9, 2016 San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club Vision Care Service Foundation 45th Annual Scholarship & Charity Gala Miss Teen Chinatown 2014 The event will be held Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the South San Francisco Conference Center, SF. Application available in the Career Center. For additional details visit http://sfclionisclub.org. Deadline: December 20, 2013. (2013/2014) San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation The committee considers strong financial need, strong grades (minimum GPA of 3.5), high ideals and ability. Students must graduate from a public high school located in Santa Cruz or Santa Clara counties, be accepted for admission to a standard academinc field by a fully accredited college or university and at the time of application be a resident of California. Information available in the career center and at www.sanjosescottishrite.org Deadline: February 3, 2016 (2015/2016) San Jose UNICO Concetta D’Ambrosio Foundation Applications available in the career center. Deadline: May 15, 2012 (2011/2012)

Santa Clara County Legal Professionals Association Scholarships available to students interested in positions within the legal field. Those fields include legal secretary, legal assistant, court reporter and law office administrator. Applicants are restricted to High School students who are California residents and who have completed secretarial/business courses in high school and will be enrolling in the Fall semester immediately following the school year in a college or business school offering a course of study in the legal field. Deadline: March 1, 2016 (2015/2016) Santa Clara Elks Lodge #2347 Scholarship, Leadership and Financial Need Application available at www.elks.org/enf/findalodge.cfm to find a lodge close to you. For questions go to www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm Applications available in the career center as well. Deadline: December 5, 2015 (2015/2016) ScholarshipExperts ScholarshipExperts.com is a free scholarship matching service with a database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth over $14 billion. Check out their website for free scholarship resources. http://www.scholarshipexperts.com (2010/2011) Scholarship Guidance Scholarship Slam, $1,000 Mean Stinks, $10,000 Out-Of-The-Box-Thinking, $1,500 Scholarship Points, $10,000 Scholarship details available at http://scholarshipguidance.com Deadlines vary. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Is a comprehensive center for philanthropy that inspires greater civic participation throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The foundation administers 46 scholarship grants between $1,000 and $10,000.

Applications available in the career center. Deadline: various (2015/2016) Silicon Valley Engineering Council Engineering Education Awards Application available at www.svec.org Deadline: January 1, 2010. (2010/2011) Sons of Italy Western Foundation Two different scholarships available 1) Academic 2) Italian Language Study Grants. Applicants must be of Italian decent. Complete application details available in the career center or visit www.sonsofitalyca.org. Deadline: March 1, 2016 (2015/2016) Student Insights Market Research for Higher Education Scholarship Program To apply simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute survey about colleges in your area. Deadline: April 22, 2015 (2014/2015) Student Scholarships.org This website contains numerous scholarships that may be useful to a Los Gatos High student. To search for something that works for you, go to www.studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php Various deadlines (2013/2014) Student Search Award $1,000 scholarship available. For details and to apply, visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: March 27, 2013. (2012/2013) Sussle Scholarship $5,000 scholarship available. This is not your usual scholarship. There is no application or essay, and it’s actually fun. By participating, you will be posting your knowledge for the benefit of others, and in return, the best contributor will win the scholarship. Deadline: June 30 and December 31 of each year. (2012/2013)

SWE SCV Scholarship (Society of Women Engineers) Available to female high school seniors pursuing a BS and/or MS in engineering or computer science. Engineering students must be enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering programs. Computer science students must be enrolled in CSAB-accredited programs or attend schools with ABET-accredited engineering programs. For additional information visit https://sites.google.com/site/swescv2/scholarships. Deadline: March 1, 2016. Tall Club of Silicon Valley Scholarships available to students who meet the minimum height requirements, for men 6’2” and for women 5’10”, in stocking feet. Deadline: February 16, 2010 (2009/2010) The American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship For details visit the website. www.americancollegefoundation.org Deadline: April 1, 2016 (2015/2016) The American Legion Scholarship and financial aid information at your fingertips. For more information visit: www.legion.org/needalift (2012/2013) The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional Community Advancement (APCA), a non-profit Employee Resource Group of AT&T’s, is seeking qualified applicants for its 2015 National APCA Scholarship Program. Nineteen $2,000 scholarships and four $1,000 state scholarships will be awarded for the 2015 academic year. Information about the scholarship program can be found at http://apca-att.org/scholarship.html The California Museums 2011 Dreamers Challenge Scholarship Tell them how you would change the world for your chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship and attendance at the 2011 California Hall of Fame. For details visit DreamersChallenge.org. (2011/2012)

The Christermon Foundation Beverage Industry College Scholarship Student application must be affiliated with the California licensed beverage industry through a parent or grandparent current employment with a company holding a valid liquor, beer or wine license. Pre-requisites are detailed at www.christermon.com (2014/2015) Deadline: February 1, 2014 The Conservative Forum of Silicon Valley Of interest to US Government and US Economics Students two scholarships of $1,000 are being offered. An essay is required on a specific topic. Detailed information and the essay topic are available in the Career Center. Deadline: February 15, 2013 (2012/2013) The International Culinary School of the Arts Institutes New for 2011 a Best Teen Chef will be crowned at every participating school across North America. For your chance to be one of them, enter at the participating school where you’d like to earn your culinary degree. For official rules visit: Art Institutes.edu/BTC Deadline: February 25, 2011 (2010/2011) The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship is for high school seniors and students who will be attending a college, university or vocational school in the United States as a freshman during the 2013-2014 academic year. Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding personal achievements, academic merit, leadership qualities and/or community service. Special considerations are: a demonstrated financial need, parents who did not attend college, have a documented disability, have overcome significant adversity or who have parents that are United States veterans or are currently in the US military. Deadline: March 15, 2013 (2012/2013) The Mahatma Rice/Univision Scholarship $2,000 in scholarship money will paid to each of five winners in the essay contest. The winners may spend the money on any college-related expense and this will enable them to buy books, pay lab fees or even get a ticket home for the holidays. The entry form may be downloaded and printed at mahatmarice.com/scholarship.

Deadline: March 1, 2014. (2013/2014) The National League of American Pen Women Scholarships available in the categories of art, writing and music composition. GPA of 2.5 or higher, letter of recommendation froma teacher or counselor. Sample of your artwork. Application and details available at www.nlapwsantaclara.org or in the career center. Deadline: March 14, 2014 (2013/2014) The  Nisei  Student  Relocation  Commemorative  Fund  The  Nisei  Fund  is  a  national  scholarship  program  created  by  the  second  generation  Japanese  Americans  (Nisei)  who  were  interned  during  World  War  II  to  help  students  complete  their  educations.    To  be  eligible  applicants  must  be  of  Southeast  Asian  ancestry  (at  least  one  parent  born  in  Vietnam,  Laos,  or  Cambodia),  attend  a  high  school  in  Northern  California,  graduate  high  school  or  complete  GED  in  2015,  attend  university,  community  college,  or  an  accredited  vocational  or  technical  school  in  the  fall  of  2015  and  have  a  cumulative  GPA  of  2.0  or  higher.    Applications  available  in  the  Career  Center  or  at  www.sxrcfund.org.  Deadline:  March  15,  2015  (2014/2015)   The Schwartz Scholarship Fund The application minimum requirements are 1) minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.25 2) student must be a Junior or Senior at an accredited CA high school 3) student must be residing legally in the state of CA 4) students combined family household income must be below $150,000 5) winning students must attend an accredited college or university. The Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Foundation Scholarships available to Graduating High School students, significant number volunteer hours, GPA of 3.0 or higher, will be attending a 2 or 4 year academic, vocational or technical college during next school year, resident of Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Deadline: February 05, 2016 (2015/2016) The Tom Baer Teachers of the Future Fund Two $2,500 scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and be planning to attend college to prepare for a career in primary or secondary education. If the recipient continues on to a teaching

credential, an additional $2,500 will be awarded to the student. Applications available in the career center. Deadline: April 15, 2013 (2012/2013) Toyota/Steve Young Scholar-Athlete Award Qualifications require an unweighted, cumulative grade point average (grade 9-12) of 3.5, have demonstrated superior athletic ability in at least two years of varsity play within California, have acted as athletes of character, displaying trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, community service and citizenship and have been accepted and are planning to attend a college or other institute of higher learning. Applications are available in the career center. Deadline: January 31, 2013 (2012/2013) Tzu Chi Foundation Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. Applications available in the career center or at http://northerncal.us.tzuchi.org Deadline: March 9, 2014 (2013/2014) United States Marine Corp Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) four year scholarship Marine Option Program. Packet available in the Career Center. (2014/2015) USBank $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. No essays, no minimum GPA. Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2012 (2011/2012) Verbal Inc. Transcription Services Scholarship $1500 scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshman and may be renewable for up to four years. Details available at

http://www.verbalink.com/scholarship (2011/2012) Veterans Supportive Services Agency Scholarships available to Santa Clara County students who are children, grandchildren or relatives of veterans. More information can be found at http://www.vssainc.org/scholarship/ Deadline: May 1, 2015 Vietnam Veterans Group of San Quentin Applicant must have a parent or legal guardian currently in the Armed Forces, have a parent or legal guardian honorably discharged from the Armed Forces, and write an exceptionally inspiring essay on “What effect has my parent’s military service had on my life”. Application available in the career center. Deadline: May 17, 2013 (2012/2013) WACAC Applications being accepted submissions from current high school seniors and community college students attending schools in Santa Clara County through April 1, 2014. Two winners will be chosen for a one-time award of $500. For additional information go to www.zinch.com/wacac Deadline: April 1, 2014 (2013/2014) Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Athletics Citizenship Scholarships available to male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Applicants must be entering their senior year and have a B or better average. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply. Deadline: October 3, 2014. (2014/2015) Westly Foundation Scholarships available to students considered young innovators in California with creative solutions to community problems. Application available at www.westly.org/westly-prize Deadline: November 2, 2012 (2012/2013) West Valley Light Opera Association WVLO Two scholarships available, 14th annual Gene and Cele Pincus Memorial

Theater Arts Scholarship and the 2nd annual Janet Cazel Memorial Theater Arts Scholarships. $1,000 available to two Santa Clara County graduating high school seniors. There is only one application to file for both scholarships. Applications available at www.wvlo.org. Deadline: March 15, 2016 (2015/2016) Will to Win Scholarship Program $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to two deserving high school seniors in each of the following five categories: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics, and science. Applicant must be a high school senior with asthma, excel in one of these five areas, and will attend college in the fall. For complete information visit www.scheringploughwilltowin. Wineries of Santa Clara $1,000 scholarship to any graduating high school senior who resides within Santa Clara County and is planning to attend an accredited four year college or university majoring in an agricultural related field, preferably with an emphasis in viticulture or enology. Deadline: April 15, 2016 (2015/2016) Youth on Course These scholarships are both merit-based and need-based and each applicant must be a full time high school senior with a GPA 3.0. Applicants do not need to be Youth on Course members, but Youth on Course members re given priority. To register for Youth on Course, visit http://www.youthoncourse.org. Deadline: January 11, 2016 (2015/2016)