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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

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Central High School has teamed up with Going Merry to make applying for scholarships much easier!  Every senior should set up a Going Merry account using their personal email account. Sign up at Goingmerry.com.
 
We will list scholarship opportunities on this page, but there are a lot more scholarships available on the Going Merry site.  This will be our main hub for scholarships this year, including all local scholarships.  Make sure to be thorough when completing your profile. 
 
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
A lot of scholarships will require at least one letter of recommendation.  When you ask someone to write you a letter, make sure you ask early (at least 2 weeks before you need it) and give them a resume or "brag sheet" about yourself to help them write a high-quality and personalized letter. 
 
 
 
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order.  Please read carefully for scholarship criteria and deadlines!
Please notify Mrs. Lynd ([email protected]) if any links are not working.
 
 

ASSOCIATION OF CA ADMINISTRATORS (ACSA) FRESNO COUNTY CHARTER SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors whose parent/guardian is a member of ACSA, 3.0 GPA

Application, Statement of college and career goals, 2 letters of recommendation

AWARD AMOUNT - $TBD

Deadline to apply - April 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

ACSA FRESNO COUNTY CHARTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(Make a copy of the google form)

 

ACSA TEACHER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors who are a member of the Teacher of Tomorrow Club, CTE Education Pathway, or Education Related Field of Study and carry a minimum 3.0 GPA

Application, statement of college and career goals, 2 letters of recommendation

AWARD AMOUNT - $TBD

Deadline to apply - April 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.

ACSA TEACHER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(Make a copy of the google form)

 

 
BANK OF SIERRA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Seniors with a minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 who are living in the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, or Ventura County, CA, and plan to attend a US accredited 4-year college/university or a community college and will be enrolled as a freshman in the fall of 2024. The applicant must have financial need with a household income at or below the low or moderate income level (must be able to show a 2022 or 2023 income tax return if selected for award). In addition to the application, the applicant must include a recommendation form from a community service advisor and a high school transcript. 
AWARD AMOUNT: $2,000
Deadline to apply - APRIL 15, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. 
 
NEW CALIFORNIA LATINO LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS FOUNDATION
Eligibility- The student must:
  • be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
  • submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
AWARD AMOUNT: $5,000
Deadline to apply - June 1, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. 
 
 
INCREDIBLE HEALTH
Incredible Health is a leading career platform for nurses to get connected with full-time jobs, career resources, and a thriving community of other nurses in the U.S. Are you looking at a career in nursing? Click the link below for a list of available scholarships and grants for nursing students. 
 
 
JIM A. YOVINO STUDENTS OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors, 2.5+ GPA in grades 10-12, graduating from public Fresno County HS and attending college or CTE program
Application requires application form, 3 short answers and 1 essay
AWARD AMOUNT - $1,000
Deadline to apply - April 15, 2024
JIM A. YOVINO STUDENTS OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
 
 
KEVVY'S ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Senior from Fresno-area, participating in African-American High School Recognition Program, 2.5 GPA or higher, played a sport 4 years in HS, 
Application requires 4 short-answer questions, letter of recommendation from a coach, transcript
AWARD AMOUNT - TBD
Deadline to Apply - May 10, 2024
 
 
MARTIN MACIAS HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors, current or former English Learner, must meet requirements for Seal of Biliteracy (see Mrs. Lynd if you are unsure if you qualify)
Application, essay, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, proof of Seal of Biliteracy
AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000
Deadline to apply - April 12, 2024
 
NEW MELVA LEE DURAN SCHOLARSHIP
Melva Lee Duran worked in the educational field and had a passion to help students succeed.  She started her career as an elementary school Teacher’s Aid and finished her career as a Medical Education Job Placement Director. This $500 memorial scholarship is available to Fresno County public high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA. 
AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000
Deadline to apply - April 30, 2024
 
 
NOVIA WALTON MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Senior from Fresno-area participating in African-American High School Recognition Program, with a 2.7 GPA or higher, majoring in medical-related field
The application requires four short-answer questions, letter of recommendation, and a transcript.
AWARD AMOUNT - TBD
Deadline to Apply - May 10, 2024
 
 
NEW PARSEC EDUCATION: ADVANCING EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility- The Parsec Education: Advancing Excellence Scholarship is open to all high school seniors in Fresno County public schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000
Deadline to apply - April 30, 2024
 
 
PG&E BETTER TOGETHER STEM SCHOLARSHIPS 
Seniors, living in CA, majoring in engineering, computer science, environmental science or cyber security
Application completed online
AWARD AMOUNT - varies, multiple scholarships given
Deadline to Apply - TBD
 
 
SIKH WOMEN ORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL CA (SWOCC) SCHOLARSHIP 
Graduting seniors from Fresno County who plan to attend a US accredited 4-year college/university or a community college and will be enrolled as a freshman in the fall of 2024. The applicant must have financial need with a household annual income below $80,001. Students are advised to read through all instructions on the application.
AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $2,000
Deadline to apply - APRIL 25, 2024
 
 
STATE BANK OF INDIA SCHOLARSHIP 
Seniors with a minimum cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 who are living in the counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, or Ventura County, CA, and plan to attend a US accredited 4-year college/university or a community college and will be enrolled as a freshman in the fall of 2024. The applicant must have financial need with a household income at or below the low or moderate income level (must be able to show a 2022 or 2023 income tax return if selected for award).  In addition to the application, the applicant must include a recommendation form from a community service advisor and a high school transcript. 
AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000
Deadline to apply - APRIL 15, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. 
 
NEW STEPS FOR CHANGE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility- The student must:
  • be of legal status in US
  • be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2024. 
  • be accepted and attend a college or university in Fall 2024
  • have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5
  • have a household annual income of $55,000 or less
  • submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
AWARD AMOUNT: $2,000 (renewable up to 4 years)
Deadline to apply - May 3, 2024
 
 
NEW VIPIN AGRAWAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Eligibility- The student must:
  • be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2024. 
  • be accepted and attend a CSU or UC in Fall 2024
  • pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, science technology, engineering or medicine
  • have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
  • they or their parents immigrated to the United States
  • have a household annual income of $75,000 or less
  • submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline.
AWARD AMOUNT: $2,000 (renewable up to 4 years)
Deadline to apply - June 1, 2024
 
OTHER SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SITES:
 
This is a list of scholarships offered locally that have been curated by EECU
 
 
Amounts, requirements, and deadlines will vary.
 
 
Amounts, requirements, and deadlines will vary.
 
 
Amounts, requirements, and deadlines will vary.
 
 
NROTC Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps 
Juniors
$180,000 (minimum)
4-5 year obligation active duty upon college graduation
 
 
SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

African-American Student Scholarships (African American)


UNCF (African American)


Hispanic Scholarship Fund (Latino)


MALDEF (Latinx)


American Indian College Fund (Native American)


APIA Scholars (Asian/Pacific Islander)


HAEF  (Hmong)


Unigo (First Generation)


Federal Student Aid

Alliance Scholars (STEM) 


Creative Writing Award

 
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2024-2025 PRESIDENTIAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Texas Tech University has just released the 2024-2025 Presidential Merit Scholarship information! Merit Scholarship awards are guaranteed for qualifying students who are admitted by May 1, 2024. Our goal is to enhance the clarity and accessibility of scholarship information that allows students and families to make well-informed financial decisions.

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  • Students will designate if they would like to be considered through our test-optional policy for both admission and scholarships on the application. Once an admission decision has been made, the test-optional designation cannot be changed.
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To increase their opportunity to receive additional scholarships, students are encouraged to apply no later than December 1.

 

Rider University awards scholarships and financial aid to 99% of its students each year. Of those thousands of students, 10 are selected annually to receive the most generous award of all: the full-tuition Trustee Scholarship

To apply for the Trustee Scholarship, students must apply for early action admission by November 15 and meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants submitting test scores: 3.7 GPA and 1340 SAT or 29 ACT
  • Test optional applicants: minimum 3.8 GPA 
  • Submit a 400-500 word Trustee Scholarship essay
  • Submit a 4-to 5-minute video

We encourage your students to learn more about the Trustee Scholarship at our upcoming virtual information session on Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. EDT. Feel free to forward this email to your colleagues and students.

If you have any questions regarding the Trustee Scholarship application, please contact myself at [email protected] or 609-896-5053.

We look forward to working with you and your students!

Kaleen Butterfield
Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission

 
Other Recommended Scholarship Search Sites
(these are national databases available to all students seeking scholarships)