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Service Academy Day- 1/28

January 12, 2023 by Monique Aldrete

Hosted by the office of Congressman Ted Lieu, we would like to invite any students and their parents to come take part in Service Academy Day! It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the different branches of armed services and have your questions answered.

If interested, REGISTER HERE!

(Juniors) 2023 USC Bovard Scholars Application Due January 13th

January 3, 2023 by Monique Aldrete

The 2023 USC Bovard Scholars application is now open!We are excited to welcome our seventh cohort of Bovard Scholars to the USC campus this summer. As I write to you, our sixth cohort is in the midst of the college application process, working with our program’s college admissions counselors to refine essays and applications. And our fifth cohort is enjoying their first year as college freshmen at top-tier universities across the country — think Harvard, Columbia, the University of Chicago, the University of California, Berkeley, and right here at USC.

We invite all high-achieving high school juniors with financial need to apply.Do you or someone you know fit these requirements?

Junior in high school (11th grader) at time of application
Currently hold a 4.0 GPA or above
Enrolled in Algebra II, Trigonometry or above
Demonstrate financial need

If so, you are eligible to apply.

If selected, each Bovard Scholar will have one full year of support through the admissions cycle and spend three weeks on the USC campus, where they will receive:

Personalized career exploration
Expert admission and financial aid support
Comprehensive test preparation
Leadership development

This year, the summer intensive runs from July 10, 2023 through July 29, 2023.We offer the program at no cost to students or families. USC will pay for transportation to and from campus for students coming from outside of Southern California.

Applications are due January 13, 2023, at 5:00 pm PST.

Apply Now!

(Seniors) 2023 Los Angeles Military Charitable Fund Scholarship Application now open!

December 9, 2022 by Monique Aldrete

Happy Friday DVC!

The 2023 LAMCF Scholarship program is now open for graduating high school seniors who are dependents of an Armed Forces member or Department of Defense civilian and is accepting applications through Feb 28, 2022. Eligible students can download the eligibility requirements and an application at https://lamcf.weebly.com. Last year, LAMCF awarded $29,500 in scholarships to seniors from El Segundo, North, Villa Park, Troy, and Ambassador High Schools.

In case you have difficulty reaching the website, I have attached the applications for your records.

2023 LAMCF Scholarship Application for HS Seniors FINAL

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Ms. Aldrete

(Seniors) Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship- Due 1/11

December 6, 2022 by Monique Aldrete

The 2023 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) scholarship application is now open to minority high school seniors!

JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $30,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference” in New York City and other regional events throughout the year. JRF Staff will be hosting a Q&A session on Wednesday, December 21 to answer any questions about the application process. Drop by any time using this link between 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET.

To apply please review their flyer HERE or click on this LINK.

El Camino College Dual Enrollment Webinar Recording

November 28, 2022 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC,

Here is the webinar recording for the El Camino College Dual Enrollment Information session that was held on 11/16. Students who are planning to enroll in Dual Enrollment courses are highly encouraged to watch the recording with their parents before applying to El Camino College.

Ms. Aldrete

College and Career Counselor