• Any woman who is currently a senior
• Must send application form, resume and a sealed transcript
• Must be present March 6^th at 9am at 1165 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, bring photo ID, dictionary
• You will be required to write 300-500 words on a relevant and contemnor topic
• More information on website: www,Geocites.com/sjaauw/
• Applications available in Guidance office, see Mrs. Carlisle
• Deadline: February 27^th

San Jose GI Forum Scholarship Foundation

• Hispanic Seniors accepted to a college or university
• Academic achievement, career goals, community and school activities, financial need
• Interview, autobiographical essay
• Deadline:  2^nd Friday in March

Gordon Stafford Scholarship in Architecture

• Minority students, $2000
• Must be accepted by accredited school of architecture
• 500 word essay
• Deadline: June 21^st

Los Gatos and Saratoga Student Scholarships

• View the site for different scholarships available 
• • Community Service
  • Turn-around grades
  • etc.
• Deadline: March

Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation

• Legal residents and have taken the SAT or ACT
• $3.50 fee, applications available in Guidance office
• Honors and awards, school and community activities, work experience
• Deadline: May 15^th

Northern California Scholarship Foundations

• Looking for unusual qualities, deep rooted scholarship and character that will make for leadership after college
• Looking for students in definite need of financial assistance
• Deadline: February 13^th

DeVry University Scholarship Opportunities

• For those students planning to attend
• Presidential, Deans and Community Scholar scholarships available
• Must take SAT or ACT

American Business Women’s Association Scholarship

• To promote the professional, educational, cultural and social advancement of business women
• Must be a woman, US citizen, starting college in Fall
• GPA minimum of 2,5
• Financial status plays no part in selection
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Deadline: March 1

Got Milk? SAMMY 2004 Awards

• Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
• Based on the following criteria: 35% athletic excellence, 35% athletic excellence, 15% leadership, 10% leadership and 5% milk experience
• www.whymilk.com
• Deadline: March 5^th

New Horizon Arabian Horse Association Scholarship

• Students who have an interest in Purebred Arabian Horses or Half Arabian Horse

• Transcript, test scores optional

• School and community activities, employment, financial aid and your horse related experiences and your interest in horses

• Deadline: March 21^st

• Application available in guidance office

A Voice for Animals Essay Contest

• $500, $250,$100 prizes
• Essay: Demonstrate an understanding, based on facts of the inhumane treatment in the US of one animal species or one animal issue – Explain why the mistreatment concerns you, discuss reasons why it should end, and explain the measures you can take to end the abuse
• Deadline: March 4^th

San Jose/ Peninsula PFLAG

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

And/ Peninsula /South Bay GLSEN

Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network

Joyce Palmer Fulton Memorial Scholarship

• 2 or 4 year college who need financial assistance
• looking for students whose educational history, personal plans and activities demonstrate support for justice and equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons
• 5 @ $1500 each
• Deadline: March 29^th

Vietnam Veterans Group San Quentin Scholarship

• $1500
• available to students who had a parent (or guardian) that served under honorable conditions, or is currently serving as a member of the US Armed Services
• Essay and application: “What effect has my parents military service had on my life”
• The application contains confidential information. This information will be retained by San Quentin Staff and will not be seen by inmates.
• Deadline: April 24^th

Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship

• JACL, 12 scholarships ranging from $3000 to $350
• Not required to join but encouraged
• Must be of Japanese ancestry and planning attending a trade school, business school, college
• Variety of scholarships
• Deadline: March 1^st

Foothill-DeAnza Community College District Chancellor’s Scholarship

• Recognition of scholastic achievement regardless of financial need
• Must enroll at Foothill or DeAnza and be in the top 20% of class

Grove Foundation School-to-Work Scholarship

• Intended to assist students with a focused set of career objectives who are in a career program at DeAnza or Foothill
• Deadline: March 19^th

BAPRM Scholarship Program ( Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management

• Have you moved in the past five years? Do you have a 2.5 GPA? Minimum 1000 SAT score? US citizen?
• You can submit your application on line www.scholarshipprograms.org
• 2 scholarships, $1000
• Financial need will be considered when making the award
• Deadline: February 15

Best Buy Scholarship

• Learn more click on BestBuy.com, Community Relations

• Looking for well rounded students who have given back to the community

• Deadline: February 15

Kaiser Permanente Asian Association Scholarship

• attending  a two or four year college
• Asian descent, minimum gpa 2.5
•  Looking to recognize students who demonstrate through activities in school, community or in the face of unusual circumstances – that they have the potential to be Asian leaders\
• Deadline: March 5

eQuality Scholarship Collaborative Scholarship

• Sponsored by PG&E Pride Network, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network/ San Francisco- East Advocates, Levi Strauss & Co.’s Lesbian & Gay Employee Association
• Must be of good academic standing
• Must show evidence of involvement in volunteer activities promoting understanding of the lesbian, gay , bisexual and transgender community
•  Essay required
• Deadline: March 1

• Interested in majoring in Journalism or Newspaper Technology
• Offering up to $41,000 for college and a job when you graduate. 
• Eligibility: You must belong up to one of the following minority groups:  Asian, African American, Native American or Hispanic. 
• Deadline January, 19th. 
• For an application visit www.mercscholar.com or www.knightridderscholar.com. 

National Alliance for Scholastic Achievements

• $15,000 to $2,000
• Accepted to four year school
• Must be US Citizen or permanent resident
• 2.75 gpa and complete SAT or ACT
• Essay question, letter of recommendation
• http://www.eee.org/bus/nasa for updates and further information