Scholarships and Scholarships and Financial AidFinancial AidDHSHSDHSHS

This version was updated April 2011.

• This is a PowerPoint document. • Click through page by page.• Copy & paste website addresses to look

online for more information.• Date of this list = April 7, 2011.

Financial Aid & FAFSAFinancial Aid & FAFSA

Graduating seniors, you can still apply for FAFSA after March 2 if you plan to attend community college.

You are applying to receive financial aid for 2011-2012.

FAFSAFAFSA

Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Get a PINGet a PIN

Before you start filling out your FAFSA online, get a PIN (personal identification number).

Go to www.pin.ed.gov. Get a PIN for yourself, and ask one of your

parents to get one. This lets you sign your FAFSA

electronically.

Information you need to fill out Information you need to fill out FAFSAFAFSA

Your Social Security Number, and your parents’ Social Security Numbers.

Date of birth for you and for your parents (month, day, year).

Month and year your parents were married, or divorced.

Your driver’s license number, if you have one.Your Alien Registration Number, if you are not a

U.S. citizen.2010 Federal tax information--tax returns for

yourself (if you worked in 2010) and for your parents. US Tax Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.

Spa City Paletteers Art ClubSpa City Paletteers Art Club

Spa City Paletteers Art Club of Desert Hot Springs selected Sabrina Martinez to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

California Desert Association of California Desert Association of RealtorsRealtors

Sheila Ochoa and Ha (Syndi) Huynh were each selected to receive a scholarship from California Desert Association of Realtors.

The Othel Britton Memorial The Othel Britton Memorial Scolarship Foundation, Inc.Scolarship Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Othel Britton was a shop teacher at Raymond Cree Middle School for 30 years.

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to selected students who have at least a 2.5 GPA, recommendations from two teachers, better than average attendance record, financial need, and are U.S. citizens.

DHSHS Scholarship Applications have been submitted.

Palm Springs Modern CommitteePalm Springs Modern Committee

PSMODCOM (www.psmodcom.org) is awarding a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior from DHSHS

The local DHSHS scholarship application will be submitted on your behalf

An extra essay about your interest in architecture or in an architectural preservation career is requested

Minimum GPA of 2.5

National Charity LeagueNational Charity League

Finalists were interviewed in April 6.Winner(s) have not been announced.

California Retired Teachers California Retired Teachers Association, Palm Springs Div 89Association, Palm Springs Div 89

Finalists were interviewed April 7.

La Quinta Arts Foundation Visual La Quinta Arts Foundation Visual Arts ScholarshipArts Scholarship

Visual Arts ScholarshipApplications and art portfolios are

submitted online beginning in FebruaryYou also need 3 letters of

recommendationGo to

http://www.lqaf.com/lqaf-community/visual-arts-scholarship-application/

Deadline for submission is April 8, 2011

Negro Academic Scholarship FundNegro Academic Scholarship Fund

DHSHS Scholarship Applications have been submitted.

Winners will be notified in April.

Desert Hospitality Accountants’ Desert Hospitality Accountants’ AssociationAssociation

Minimum of $500 scholarship for a student who will be studying either Hospitality Accounting or Hospitality Technology.

Applications are due April 10, 2011Go to www.dhaaonline.org. Select Education, Scholarship, Scholarship

application.

UCLA Club of the DesertUCLA Club of the Desert

Scholarships are available to graduating seniors who been accepted and are committed to attend UCLA’s Fall 2011 Freshman Class.

Pick up a paper application in the Career Center.

It is due by April 15, 2011.

Women in Mining CA ChapterWomen in Mining CA Chapter

Five $1,000 scholarshipsFor students who will pursue education

related to mining, geology, engineering, or environmental studies

Pick up application in the Career CenterApplications must be received by April 15,

2011

Inland Empire 4 WheelersInland Empire 4 Wheelers

If your parent has a membership in a 4-wheel drive club and/or Cal4Wheel, you are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship

The application can be downloaded from www.ie4w.com/scholarship.html

Due date is April 16, 2011

Palm Springs Historical SocietyPalm Springs Historical Society

Frank and Melba Bennett Legacy of History and Legacy of Hospitality scholarships

Students who submitted the DHSHS Scholarship Application will be considered

Finalists will be interviewed downtown Palm Springs at the McCallum Adobe Museum

Walter Clark Legal GroupWalter Clark Legal Group

$1,000 Civics Achievement ScholarshipStudents who submitted the DHSHS

Scholarship Application will be consideredMinimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated

involvement in school and community service activities

Desert Outreach FoundationDesert Outreach Foundation

$1,500 scholarshipDownload the application from

www.desertoutreachfoundation.orgApplications must be received by April 30,

2011

Ladies of Mission Lakes Luncheon Ladies of Mission Lakes Luncheon League ScholarshipLeague Scholarship

DHSHS Scholarship Applications have been submitted.

Winners will be notified in May.

Mission Lakes Men’s ClubMission Lakes Men’s Club

Students who submitted the DHSHS Scholarship Application will be considered for a scholarship.

Winners will be notified in May.

NPS Commercial PlazaNPS Commercial PlazaTaber CompanyTaber Company

DHSHS Scholarship Applications have been submitted.

Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.Winners will be notified in May.

Financial Aid TermsFinancial 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 basedon financial need.

Scholarship providers are Scholarship providers are interested in what you want to dointerested in what you want to do

Visit Career Cruising online at www.careercruising.com

Explore your personal interestsResearch statistics about job availability,

colleges and costsStop by the Career Center to pick up our

user name and password

Suggestions for success……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.

Scholarship SearchesScholarship Searches

Register with scholarship search websites. The more scholarship applications you submit, the greater your chances of receiving scholarships. Try:

www.cappex.comwww.fastweb.comwww.hsf.netwww.MeritAid.comwww.SchoolSoup.comwww.StudentScholarships.org

Google scholarships for your own situation, such as “AB-540 Scholarships” or “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.

Beware of Beware of scholarship scams!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.

Some Common Mistakes Students Some Common Mistakes Students Make When Applying to ScholarshipsMake When Applying to Scholarships

1. Miss the deadline2. Fail to complete the application3. Do not proofread application for spelling4. Do not answer the essay question5. Do not read the eligibility requirements6. Provide incorrect contact information7. Submit wrong paperwork/documentation8. Do not follow the instructions given9. Apply to only one scholarship