March

MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS


MALDEF Scholarships
Website:  https://www.maldef.org/resources/scholarship-resource-guide/#

Rent A Knee Walker Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/2023 expected - watch for updates   Amount: 2 at $500 per cycle, 2 cycles/year
Criteria: 1. Currently enrolled on a 2 or 4 year accredited college as an undergraduate, graduate-level or final year of high school (accepted into college), in the US. 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 3. There are no requirements in terms of physical disability or ability. All applications are welcome. 4. Family or relatives of Rent A Knee Walker employees or associates are ineligible.  ** In 2021 there will be quarterly offers of this type**
Website: https://www.rentakneewalker.com/scholarship

California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: March 4, 2023
Criteria: Must be a dependent of a vineyard employee and plan to attend a University of California, California State University or California community college.
Description: Selection is based upon financial need (which may be waived), demonstrated scholastic ability, community involvement and leadership and/or work history, and determination to succeed.
Amount: $2,000 to $8,000
For more information: https://cawgfoundation.org/scholarship-eligibility-requirements/ 

Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2023
Criteria: Students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following: 1) Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or, 2) Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”
Amount: $400
For more informationhttps://www.icf.org/scholarships/

Bay Federal Credit Union 2023 Education Scholarship

Deadline:  March 17, 2023 by 11:59 PM PST

Description: Bay Federal Credit Union’s Education Scholarship is for students who are pursuing educational and career training opportunities after high school. Up to three individual winners will be awarded $1,500 to pay for expenses directly related to their continuing education.

Amount: $1,500

For more information: http://www.bayfed.com/scholarship

Omega Nu Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Amount:  from $500 for community college and vocational
schools, up to $5,000 for all Cal State and UCs. In addition we have
one supplemental scholarship for aquatics athletes who plan to attend
a Cal State or UC school. This scholarship averages $3,000.
For students headed for a UC or CSU program, 2yr Community CA college or a CA vocational school - new easier apply on line.
New aquatic scholarship open this year for 2year varsity swimming or water polo participants in addition to the traditional.

For more information: http://www.duckyderbysantacruz.org/scholarship-main-page

Automotive Service Councils Educational Foundation (ASCEF)
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Criteria:  Planning to seek employment in the CA aftermarket/independent repair industry. Be a high school senior with min 2.0GPA who plans to enroll in post high school technical & academic training in the automotive field.
Amount:  18 scholarships granted from $500 - $1000 each
Website:   https://automotivescholarships.com/apply-online

Slavic American Cultural Organization Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2023
Criteria: Must be of Slavic heritage (i.e. the former republics of Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, or Slovenia); must be a graduating Senior planning to attend an accredited university, college, junior college or technical school and must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
For more information: Email John Basor at [email protected]  
Scholarship application available in the SHS Counseling Office.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Pre-Medical Scholarship
Amount: $30,000, paid out over 5 years 
Deadline: March 30, 2023
Santa Cruz County High School Seniors that anticipate a career as a doctor. Plans to take pre-medicine courses to prepare for medical school.  Be in top 20 percent of class (verified by transcript). Demonstrate a need for financial assistance to attend a university. Visit the website for complete criteria.
For more information:
https://www.sutterhealth.org/forpatients/premedscholar-pamf

SJSU Alumni Scholarship - Santa Cruz Area Chapter
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Criteria: Available to students who plan to attend San Jose State in the Fall. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, be a graduating senior, show involvement in school and/or community, and have two letters of recommendation.
Description: SJSU would like to award students for staying local. 
Amount: $500 to $2,000 one-time and renewable scholarships available.
I
nformation:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/15b0crcnbDjcv9Usnkvzoy-cAvufRhJUy/view 


Tzu Chi Scholarship
Deadline:
 March 31, 2023
Criteria:
 Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. high school graduating senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the 2020-2021 school year.
Description:
 This scholarship is funded by the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation to recognize and provide financial assistance to outstanding college-bound high school graduates. Applicants are selected based on their financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. 
Amount:
 up to $1,000
For more information
https://tzuchi.us/scholarships

Aviation Scholarships
Amount: Two $4000 scholarships  Deadlines: March 31 and September 30
Would you like to learn to fly airplanes or train to become an airplane mechanic?   Interested in pursuing an aviation related career or want to further your aviation education.
Criteria: 16 to 25 year old, Resident of Watsonville, Freedom, Aromas, or Moss Landing, Legal resident or citizen of the United States and Proficient in English (required by the Federal Aviation Administration)
Website: http://www.pajarovalleyaviation.org/Home/scholarship-information