RED=Local Scholarships Scholarships may require essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation, class rank and/GPA so make sure to give

yourself plenty of time to complete the application and fulfill all the requirements. Scholarship Deadline Requirements Amount Receive Application from:
Christian Men and Women in Action April 28, 2012 Deserving senior in the community. Prefer a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Demonstrated potential to succeed. Two scholarships in the amount of $500. Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version.

First United Methodist Church of PG

April 29, 2012

Must be enrolled in local HS. Active member in Christian church. 3.0 GPA or higher. Community service.

$1, 000

Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version.

Insurance Professional of Monterey Bay

April 30 , 2012

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Min 2.75 GPA, official transcript needed, Essay,

$1,000

Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. Or online at:

Jane Parker Instigator of Excellence

April 30, 2012

Prefer: Students who have served in an elected position during their High School career. Students who have worked for community, Students who are engaged in local government, Students who are planning to attend Monterey Peninsula College or Hartnell College.

$250

http://www.janeparker.org/schola rship/application

SHS Alumni Association

April 30, 2012

Essay questions

$500

Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us

Burk-Weber Memorial Scholarship

May 1 2012

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Salinas Valley student interested in agriculture or pharmacy. May re-

$2,000

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Also check left hand side for printable version. $1, 000 to 3 or more deserving candidates Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. Or online at www.montereycoe.org/studentservices/headstart/parent-resources

Monterey Officers Association

May 1, 2012

3.0 or higher, provide transcripts, essay required.

Head Start Scholarship

May 4, 2012

Prior head start student, 3 letters of recommendation, completed application

2 scholarships $250, $500

Monterey Masonic Lodge

May 7, 2012

High school senior, US citizen, 3.0 GPA unweighted, 2 letters of rec, official transcript, proof of college admission.

2 scholarships at $500 each

Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version.

Rutherford H. Walker memorial Education and scholarships Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

May 7, 2012

$500.00 High school seniors of the Monterey County Area.

Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. http://www.studentscholarships.org/s cholarship.php

May 30, 2012

Must be a high school senior, U.S. citizen and under the age of 25. Students must complete the following two essay questions: Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school? (in under 1000 words) and Describe your career plans, goals, and personal ambitions. (in fewer than 500 words)

$5,000

Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship

May 30, 2012

Must be a resident of the U.S. and a fulltime high school student in 2012 and be able to answer the essay

$500

http://www.studentscholarships.org/s cholarship.php

question in 500 words or less found on the application page. Big Dig Scholarship June 1, 2012 All high school seniors must submit an essay that is under 1000 words by the stated deadline and the topic can be found on the companys website. Bay area, US residents who have been accepted to a 4 year university, family income less than $40, 00 Currently enrolled Hispanic high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.0, a history of civic engagement or community service, concrete plans to attend college in the fall of 2012, and significant demonstrated financial need are encouraged to participate in the NCLR Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship Program. Students must complete an essay between 500 and 1000 words on the topic: What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your prospective on life change as a result of this difficulty? Resident of Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito County, 2 letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts. $3,000 http://www.studentscholarships.org/s cholarship.php

Palpung Lungtok Choeling

June 1, 2012

$1,000

Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version. http://lideres.nclr.org/section/opport unities/2012bestbuyscholarship

2012 NCLR Best Buy Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship Program

June 1, 2012

One grand prize winner will receive a onetime payment of $15,000. One winner will receive a onetime payment of $5,000. Two winners will each receive a one-time payment of $2,500.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

June 15, 2012

$1,000

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/sc holarships.htm

CAPCA

June 15, 2012

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Application available in the counseling office. Contact Ms. Arieas : varieas@mpusd.k12.ca.us Also check left hand side for printable version.

Big Sun Scholarship

June 22, 2012

All student athletes are eligible.

$500.00

http://www.bigsunathletics.com/