AXA Achievement Community Scholarship       Deadline February 2009

Must demonstrate: ambition and drive, determination to set goals and reach goals, respect for self, family, and community, and ability to succeed in college. Applications are available on www.axa-achievement.com.

The Air Force, Chapter 116, of Sacramento     Deadline March 2009

Applicant must reach following criteria: be from Sacramento area, an alumni or graduating in 2008, accepted to an accredited 4 year university for full time basis for Fall 2008, pursuing a 4 year degree related to engineering, mathematics, science, or technology, minimum GPA of 3.0, minimum SAT score of 1800 or minimum ACT of 22. Scholarships will be decided on an academic, leadership, community involvement, extra-curricular activities, and personal essay. See Ms. Price for application.

2009 Young Native Writers Essay Contest       Deadline  April 2009

For instructions, writing requirements, and more details, visit www.indian.hklaw.com.

The Italian Catholic Federation                          Deadline March 2009

Offers $400 scholarships to Italian, catholic, graduating seniors with a GPA or at least a 3.2. For more information, call 1-888-432-1924.

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Deadline  January 09

To qualify: graduate high school in the Spring of 2009, attend a 4 year college or university, private or public, within the 50 states, own and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible, have at least one employee, even if only part time. Visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org for more information.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship                 Deadline  January 2009

Visit www.walmartfoundation.org for more information.

Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Scholarship    Deadline  February 2009

Students planning to enroll at a 4-year college or university, 2-year junior college or vocational institution located within 100 miles of Sacramento are invited to apply. A high school transcript, standardized test scores, and 2 letters of recommendation must be submitted. Financial need will be taken into consideration and information to support that need will be requested from finalists. Visit www.jewishsac.org for more information.

Lance D. Atkinson Memorial Scholarship          Deadline  February 2009

Provides four years of tuition for one student entering the College of Business Administration in Fall of 2009. The student selected for this outstanding award must be recognized as a National Merit Scholar with a GPA of 3.5 or above and demonstrate exemplary leadership. Visit www.cba.edu/student_affairs for more information.

President’s Scholar Award in Business Administration Deadline  Feb 09

A four year scholarship for graduating high school honors seniors who will be entering Sacramento State in the Fall of 2008 with a major in Pre-Business Administration. Visit www.cba.csus.edu/student_affairs for more information.

US Bank Internet Scholarship Program Deadline  February 2009

Thirty $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing. No essays, no minimum GPA required. Visit usbank.com/studentbanking for more information.

ASA Affiliated Scholarship                     Deadline February 2009

These scholarships are open to all fields of study. The student’s career choice does not have to be construction related.

1.      Applicant must be a dependent of an ASA member company, a dependent of an employee of a member company, or an employee of a member company

2.      A member of ASA must nominate applicant.

See Ms. Price for applications

ASA Construction Industry Scholarships           Deadline February 2009

These scholarships are restricted to students entering a construction related field of study, and are open to all applicants. See Ms. Price for applications.

Requirements for ASA Scholarships:

1.      The scholarships are to be used for post-secondary education.

2.      Applicants must be high school seniors only, graduating in the class of 2009

3.      The applicant must be attending college or other educational institution for the first time.

4.      The committee may require a personal interview.

California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship Deadline April 2009

If you are related to someone who is a wine grape grower, see your parent’s employer or high school scholarship coordinator for details. To download applications please visit www.cawg.org/cwggf.

Gates Millennium Scholarship                            Deadline  January 12 , 2009

Students are eligible if they are: African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic, have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3, are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the US, full-time student of fall 2008, have leadership abilities in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. For information, visit www.gmsp.org.

Washington&Lee Johnson Scholarship Program      Deadline December 2009

To be considered for this scholarship you must apply to W&L by December and complete a separate Johnson Scholarship application consisting of one additional essay. For more information, visit admissions.wlu.edu/johnson_scholarships.

Order of the Sons of Italy in America-Grand Lodge of California and Sons of Italy Western Foundation             Deadline February 2009

Applications available in the Counseling Office.

1.      Athletic 2009 Scholarship

For anyone pursuing a degree in sports medicine, psychology, coaching, etc.

2.      Italian Language Study Grant

3.      Academic 2009 Scholarship

National Co-op Scholarship                              Deadline February 2009

To qualify for a merit co-op scholarship, students must complete all the required admissions material and be accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year at one or more of ten NCCE Partner Colleges &Universities. Visit www.co-op.edu for more information.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund                                Deadline February 2009