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Scholarships of county 'Los angeles' within California

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Joan Johnson Fellowship Award for Women in Graduate Study

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Soroptimist International of Los Angeles is offering its annual fellowship to an outstanding woman graduate student. This student must be attending graduate school in Los Angeles County, California. The award of $3,500 is for the 2021-2022 academic year. The field of study is open, but consideration will be given to candidates who have high financial need and contribute to the betterment of a community through volunteer efforts, with particular attention to the betterment of women and girls. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at an accredited institution of higher education in Los Angeles County. Candidates must also have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 3 letters of reference are required. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications, transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be received by December 31, 2021.

Pasadena Alumnae Chapter Scholarship

Eligibility:# Open to: All Thetas who are residents of Pasadena, CA, and all undergraduate and alumnae members of Theta chapters at schools in the greater Los Angeles, CA area# Additional Criteria: First preference given to residents of Pasadena, second preference given to members of Omicron/USC, Beta Xi/UCLA, Delta Psi/UC-Riverside, Zeta Phi/Pepperdine, Zeta Omega/Loyola-Marymount and Eta Mu/Occidental

TELACU Scholarship

It is offered to first generation college students who are permanent residents of Los Angeles County. Recipients must come from a low-income family, be a full-time undergraduate student, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. A GPA of 2.5 is required.

Ebell of Los Angeles Scholarship

Undergraduate students who are Los Angeles County residents, registered voters, and single with a GPA of 3.25 or better are qualified applicants.

The Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship Fund

Giving limited to residents of the greater Los Angeles, CA, area.

HSF/Toyota Motors Scholarship Program

Program Description: Through our longstanding partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. this scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen students at selected universities and in selected majors. The award amount is $5,000. Eligibility Requirements: Be of Hispanic heritage. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired). Be an entering full-time Freshman during the upcoming adademic year at one of the following selected universities: University of Southern California, University of Texas at Austin, Cal Poly Pomona, Texas A&M University, University of Texas at San Antonio, or University of California-Los Angeles. Be pursuing a degree in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, International Relations, Marketing, or Mechanical Engineering. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent).

National Council of Jewish Women Scholarships

Eligibility: The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW/LA) provides scholarships, regardless of religious beliefs, which are residents of Los Angeles County or attend Los Angeles County Schools. Applications must be received during the accepted application dates listed for consideration. Please indicate the scholarship, for which you are applying. Applicants may apply for only two scholarships per cycle. This highly competitive selection criterion includes the ability to articulate a clear statement of goals, the likelihood of goal attainment, and the personal courage and personal commitment of the applicant, and financial need. For more information, visit the website: www.ncjwla.org Contact Information: National Council of Jewish Women www.ncjwla.org 323-651-2930 543 North Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036

Ken Inouye Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a college journalist of color and is aimed at increasing ethnic diversity in newsrooms. Ken Inouye was a 22-year-old cameraman for the International News Service, covering the Korean War, when he was killed aboard an Army aircraft. ($500-$1,000) Students from Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties who have completed at least their freshman year of college.

CalCPA Central Coast Chapter

The CalCPA Central Coast Chapter will be awarding a scholarship to a student selected from your college based on the criteria below. We look forward to receiving your completed application. Funds will be available for the academic year following notification and administered through the financial aid office of the applicable educational institution. Eligibility: • Cuesta Community College or Hancock Community College applicants must have applied to any accredited California four-year college or university with a concentration in accounting and plan to transfer by fall. • Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo applicants must be a sophomore or junior majoring in accounting. PLEASE NOTE: Cal Poly accounting students should not use this form, but should use Cal Poly’s Accounting Area’s Scholarship Application and submit directly to Cal Poly. • Applicants must be a full-time student with a minimum of one full academic year remaining toward a bachelor’s degree. • Applicants should have attained a 3.0 or above grade point average in all college level accounting courses and in all college course work completed in the academic year immediately preceding this application. • Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation—at least one from a college professor and one from a work-related individual, if applicable, regarding:  the applicant’s personal characteristics (such as honesty, integrity, leadership capabilities, motivation and ability to accept responsibilities, etc.);  the applicant’s intellectual ability and communication skills; and  the applicant’s desire to become a CPA. • Applicants must submit an essay (maximum 250 words) describing why you have an interest in an accounting career and describing your career goals. • Applicants must submit a signed declaration attesting to eligibility.

Shu Mei Chien Memorial Music Scholarship Fund

Scholarship awards to qualified students to study music in Taiwan. Application form required. Application address: 274 Denslow Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90049 tel.: (310) 471-3233 Limited to residents of Taiwan.

Chinese American Citizens Alliance Foundation

Scholarship awards to students of Chinese descent and sophomore standing attending a college or university in California. Applicants must include two self-addressed, stamped envelopes of 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 with request. Application form required. Application address: 2460 Venus Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Limited to southern CA.

Ahmanson Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,000 - $5,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 2.5 Eligible Majors: Open Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities Eligible Locations: California Scholarship Detail: This scholarship is available to students from Los Angeles, California. Giving limited to students from Los Angeles, California.

Geffen, David Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $5,000 Classifications: Open Minimum GPA: 3.0 Eligible Majors: Open Eligible Schools: UNCF Member Colleges and Universities (please check the website for the complete list) Eligible Locations: California Scholarship Detail: Students must attend an UNCF institution and be a resident of Los Angeles County, California. Donor/Sponsor Name: David Geffen Foundation

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