AAA+SCHOLARSHIPS

1. Submit your FAFSA and your CalGrant applications.
2. Then, turn in your JMAP application! All Muir seniors qualify! 3. Then submit applications that apply to you by date.

Feb. 15 Hispanic Scholarship Fund [] Feb. 18 Salute to education [] Feb. 20 Vegetarian Resource [] Feb. 28 Hispanic HACEMOS http://www.hsf.net/HACEMOS.aspx __ March 1st Animal shelter workers, Onaidy [] __ March

Youth Opportunities Foundation Contact: 8820 South Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 208 PO Box 45762 Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 670-7664 Award Amount: $200-500 Deadline: March 2011 Requirements: * Students must rank in the top 10% of their high school
 * Score at least a 1000 on the SATs
 * California resident
 * Full-time student (Two-year, Four-year university)

* At least one parent must be Hispanic March 1 __ Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best young world-changers, 25 and under*. Do Something Award nominees and winners represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause, or issue. In 2011 the five nominees will be rewarded with a community grant, media coverage and continued support from DoSomething.org. The grand prize winner will receive $100,000 during the live broadcast. Check out the 2010 Do Something Award Winners [|**here.**] **Youth Opportunities Foundation Scholarship **

March 1 Hispanic Proctor and Gamble Program Description
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Procter & Gamble Company have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino undergraduates pursuing degrees in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The award amount is $2,500. March 1 HISPANIC SCIENCES OR MATH http://www.hsf.net/Marathon_Oil.aspx March 4 Martin Luther King@@@http://www.carterreese.com/MLK-Foundation-Scholarship.htm March 9

Deadline: Mar 9
==== Comments: The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County is a member of the San Diego Chapter of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA). The CSDA San Diego Chapter is sponsoring a minimum of five (5) $1,000 scholarships for graduating high school students. Applications will be reviewed by the RCD and one finalist will be sent forward to compete regionally for the five scholarships. ====

Application: http://www.rcdsandiego.org/programs/scholarship.html
March 15 Federal Employees Scholarship Foundation Contact: Steve D. Adams, P. O. Box 365, La Mesa, CA 91944-0365 Amount: $1,000 scholarships Deadline: March 15, 2008 Comments: Applicants must be residents of San Diego County, have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher (for college-bound), and participate in school and community activities. Application: [] March 15
 * Scholarship Name: || Verizon Wireless Black History Month Essay Contest (NEA) 2011 ||
 * Scholarship Value: || up to $ 5000 ||
 * **Classifications: ** || High School Senior ||
 * **Minimum GPA: ** || 2.0 ||
 * **Eligible Majors: ** || Open ||
 * **Eligible Schools: ** || Open for 4 Year Colleges Only ||
 * **Eligible Locations: ** || Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia ||
 * **<span style="color: #181868; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Application Deadline : ** || <span style="color: #141414; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 5.25pt 0in; text-align: center;">Tuesday, March 15, 2011 ||
 * **<span style="color: #181868; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">How to Apply : ** || <span style="color: #003366; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 5.25pt 0in; text-align: center;">[|Apply Online] ||

March 17 Change a life foundation [] March 23

Stan Chambers Journalism Awards KTLA WB 5800 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA. 90028 Award Amount: $1,000 (5 awards) Deadline: March 23, 2009 Requirements: * Must be a High School senior * Must submit original essay

March 25 Justicia en Diversidad Scholarship Fund La Alianza at Harvard Law School Harvard Law School Cambridge, CA 02138 www.jdfoundation.org/scholarship scholarship@jdfoundation.org (617) 445-4452 Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: Varies Requirements: * Must be of Latino heritage pursue a career in law * Attend an accredited 2 or 4 year U.S. college on a full-time basis
 * Must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
 * Students must be from a US high school and must be planning to

March 31 League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) LULAC National Headquarters 2000 L Street, NW; Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036 scholarships@lnesc.org www.lnesc.org Or www.lulac.org/programs/education/scholarships/ Award Amount: $250—$5,000 Deadline: March 31, 2010 Requirements: * Student must be enrolled full-time in a college or a university- or will be in an upcoming semester
 * Award amount is based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores

* Check website for more details

March 31 California Coast Credit Union Scholarship Contact: Marketing Dept., PO Box 502080, San Diego, CA 92150-2080 858-636-4276 or 858-636-3060 Amount: $2,000 Deadline: March 31 Comments: High school seniors, transcript, SAT scores

March 2011 PFLAG-HATCH Youth Scholarship Program_ PFLAG National Scholarship Program 1828 L St. NW, Suite 660 Washington, DC 20036 www.pflag.org Award Amount: $1000-$5,000 Deadline: March 2011 Requirements: *Graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or straight-ally who is a high school senior * Must be starting college in Fall 2011 April 1 Davis-Putter Animal, human justice, rights http://www.davisputter.org/apply.html **<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Stan Chambers Journalism Awards **

<span style="color: #5f8494; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; margin: 7.5pt 0in;">Kyoto Scholarship
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The Kyoto Symposium Organization, The San Diego Foundation, and the Inamori Foundation of Kyoto, Japan are pleased to announce the 2011-2012 Kyoto Scholarships, valued at up to $10,000 each. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Named in honor of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for lifetime achievement, these scholarships are presented in the three annual Kyoto Prize categories of //Advanced Technology; Basic Sciences//; and //Arts and Philosophy//. The scholarships are available to high school seniors from all public, private and parochial schools in San Diego County and the greater Tijuana region. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Gala event, “The Kyoto Prize: Celebrating Outstanding Human Achievement,” on Monday, April 4, 2011. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">A companion scholarship is available to students residing in Tijuana – please visit please visit [|www.kyotoprize.org] for details. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Students must be a graduating senior from a San Diego County high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, active community service, and a plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States.The average number of scholarships is six (three from San Diego and three from Tijuana). The average amount of each scholarship is up to $10,000. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">To obtain additional information regarding the Kyoto Scholarship or download a copy of the application, please visit __[|www.kyotoprize.org].__

April 7 Center City Optimist Club Contact: Timothy Smith, 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Ste. 1150, San Diego, CA 92108 858-260-6150 Amount: $1,000 Deadline: April 7 Comments: Transcript, leadership, Essay, min. GPA 3.3, financial need & only for San Diego county students <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Application: counselor’s office or above address

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Holocaust Remembrance Project <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">c/o Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">201 N. Franklin Street, 11th Floor <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Tampa, Florida 33602 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">http://holocaust.hklaw.com **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Award Amount: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">$100-10,000 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Deadline: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">April 15, 2011 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Requirements: ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">* High School student 9-12 grade, 19 years or under <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
 * Submit an essay
 * Open to all residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">the U.S. Virgin Islands. April 17 Metropolitan Transit Development Board/Coca Cola Bottling Company Of San Diego Scholarship Award Contact: MTS, 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA 92101-7490 Amount: Forty awards consisting of one lap top computer and a commemorative certificate. Deadline: April 17, 2009 (Must be postmarked by this date.) Finalists will be notified by May 8,2009 by phone and/or mail of the decisions of the judges. Comments: Applicants must be reside in San Diego County, be in the 12 th grade, and be enrolled in an accredited San Diego County high school. Students should write a 5-minute speech to their fellow students outlining how they can reduce their carbon footprint by taking public transportation. The speech must be the sole work of the entrant. The student is required to sign the entry for verification purposes. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Applications are available at the San Diego Transit Store, high school career centers, and online at __[|http://www.sdcommute.com] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">April 17 –jorge—explain where you live <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">http://www.sandiegolions.org/scholarships.htm

April 30 Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship (Given every year since 1984) Contact: Purvee Parikh, Secretary, Selection Committee, 4168 Pallon Court, San Diego, CA 92124 Purvee1211@yahoo.com Amount: $40,000 worth of scholarships given, 15 to 20 awards a year plus United States Congressional Certificate given in a special ceremony Deadline: April 30 Mail the application to Purvee Parikh, 4168 Pallon Court, San Diego, CA 92124 Purvee1211@yahoo.com Comments: Scholarship awarded by the San Diego Indian American Society, to graduating GPA of 3.8. Each applicant should send the application through the school’s scholarship coordinator with two essays: (1) on relevance of non-violence for a society and/or an individual and (2) on long-term goals of the student. __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Application: __[]

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">May 2 MASS Mutual Hispanic, Asian http://www.hsf.net/massmutual.aspx <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">May 16 http://www.broweryouthawards.org/article.php?list=type&type=54

May 31 Nordstroms Scholarship Contact: Director of Diversity Affairs, 6997 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 619-295-4441 ext 1725 Amount: $10,000 Deadline: May 31 Comments: Essay, transcript, financial statements, community service, interview and recommendations. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Application: HS counselor’s office June 2 PennySaver YES Awards __ Contact: Martie Williamson, 760-599-1481; __mwilliamson@pennysaverusa.com San Diego County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Rd. San Diego, CA 92111 Amount: 15 scholarships at a minimum of $3,000 each Deadline: June 2009 __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Comments: San Diego senior graduating in the Spring 2009. At least 3.0 WGPA, resume, transcript, and one-page essay describing community involvement. For more information, visit __[|http://www.yes.pennysaverusa.com]__

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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Absolutely Scholarships – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.absolutelyscholarships.com <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Affinity Plus Foundation – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.affinityplus.org <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">A.I. of C.E. Minority Scholarship Award – American Institute of Chemical Engineers; 3 Park Avenue; New York, NY <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">10016 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">American Association of Hispanic Accountants Scholarship Committee – 100 N. Main St.; PMB 406; San Antonio TX <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Aspira Association, Inc. - <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.aspira.org/college_resources.htm <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Dorothy Vandercook Peach Scholarship Grandmothers for Peace International Scholarship – 9444 Medstead Way; <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Elk Grove, CA 95758-1067 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.hacu.net/hacu/default_EN.asp <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Hispanic Outlook Scholarship Fund – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.hispanicoutlook.com/ <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Hispanic Scholarship com – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.hispanicscholarship.com <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Hispanic Scholarship fund – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.hsf.net <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">College Board – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.collegeboard.com <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">College Connection Scholarship <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.collegescholarship.com <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Commission Femenil Scholarship – Attn: Ann Gonzalez; PO Box 86013; Los Angeles, CA 90031 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.chciyouth.org <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Justicia en Diversidad – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/alianza/scholarship/ <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Latin American Professional Women’s Education – PO Box 31532; Los Angeles, CA 90031 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.maldef.org <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Migrant Farmworker Baccalaureate Scholarship – Geneseo Migrant Center; PO Box 549; Geneseo, NY 14553 <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">NAHP Presidential Classroom Scholars <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">National High School Essay Contest – 1501 16th St. NW; Washington, DC 20036; Telephone number 202-387-2477 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">National Peace Essay Contest – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.usip.org <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color – 555 W. 57th St.; New York 10013 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Organic Way to Grow Essay Contest – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.mambosprouts.com <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">PAACO Hispanic Student Athletic Scholarship – 5715 North Freeway; Houston, TX 77076; Telephone number 713- <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">697-7600 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Papa John’s Scholarship – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">http://www.papajohns.com/comun/scholar.htm <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Ruben Salazar Scholarship – National Association of Hispanic Journalists; Scholarship Committee; 1000 National Press <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Bldg.; Washington, DC 20045 <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SAMMY Award – <span style="color: #0065ff; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.whymilk.com **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Holocaust Remembrance Project Scholarship **