Welcome back DVC!
Here are a list of scholarships for Seniors that are due this semester:
- Asian Pacific Fund
As the only foundation dedicated to serving our most vulnerable Asian and Pacific Islander community, the Asian Pacific Fund is pleased to share the scholarship opportunities we have available for the 2022-23 academic year. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year and many prioritize Asian students with financial need. Information on these scholarship opportunities are now posted on the scholarships page of our website: www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships.
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VVA South Bay Chapter 53 Scholarships for 2022Vietnam Veterans of America South Bay Chapter 53 is proud to announce our Annual Scholarship Program for graduating high school students. Since 1995 we have been awarding scholarships to graduating seniors from local South Bay area high schools. In addition to encouraging and supporting continued education, we are trying to heighten awareness of the Vietnam War, the men and women who served during that period, and the huge impact it has made on the United States, both then and now. This year Chapter 53 will again award scholarships of $1,000 to selected college- or technical-school- bound South Bay area high school seniors. Essays must be received before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2022. For more information, visit the VVA South Bay Chapter 53 website: http://www.vva53.org/
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Foundation 649 College ScholarshipThe Foundation 649 Scholarship is a grant of $4,000 over the course of 4 years that can be applied to college tuition and expenses. To maintain eligibility each year, there will be a brief check-in and renewal process at the end of each school year. Five recipients will be selected and each recipient will receive an award of $4,000 USD spread over 4 years. Application deadline is March 1, 2022. Here is the link to apply.
- Requirements are 1) Be a degree-seeking, full-time student enrolling in a U.S. accredited university in Fall 2022 as a Freshman or transferring from a community college. 2) Identify as Asian American / Pacific Islander. 3) Have a track record of involvement and interest in AAPI communities, issues, or causes. 4) Have demonstrated financial need for the scholarship. 5)Be a US citizen, resident or foreign national.
- HSF Scholar Application
As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
- Every year, HSF selects ~10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
- HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
- Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
- HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
- Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
- Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students.
Eligibility requirements: Must be of Hispanic Heritage, U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students, Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2022-2023 academic year, Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable). Application is due February 15th, here is the link to apply.
Feel Free to reach out with any questions,
Ms. Aldrete
College and Career Counselor