California Scholarships

Each year, ACWA awards two $3,000 scholarships to deserving students in a water-resources related field of study. Eligible students must be California residents attending a four-year, publicly funded college or university in California full-time as a junior or senior during the year the scholarship is awarded. Applications must be postmarked no later than APRIL 1 of each year, or the following business day if it falls on a weekend or holiday. Scholarship Eligibility Applicants must be: • A California resident • A full-time junior or senior in the year the scholarship will be applied • Attending an accredited, publicly funded college or university in California • Studying a water-resources related field or discipline • Planning to attend school for the complete academic year Selection Criteria Awards are based on a combination of scholastic achievement and a commitment on the part of the applicants to their chosen fields, best demonstrated by pursuing a degree related to or identified with engineering, agriculture or urban water supply, environmental studies and public administration associated with resources management. Financial need is also considered.

To qualify for a Cal Grant, you must: - be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. - be a California resident attending an eligible school or college in the state. - be making satisfactory academic progress. - be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree or certificate. - not have a bachelor's or higher degree before receiving a Cal Grant. - be attending school at least half-time. - have complied with U.S. Selective Service requirements. - not owe a refund on any state or federal educational grant or have defaulted student loans. Selection for all Cal Grants is based on financial need and grades. For Cal Grant B, disadvantaged background is also considered.

Three (3), $2,000 scholarships are awarded annually. Must be an active member of Student California Teachers Association (SCTA) and be pursuing a career in public education. This scholarship is not available for those who are currently working as members of CTA. Applicants may be undergraduate, credential or graduate students. In order to receive funds, scholarship recipients will be required to show proof of registration in an approved teacher preparatory program in an accredited institution of higher learning in California.

The Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarships, which range from $500 to $2,000 per student, are based on several criteria including commitment to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and financial need. Students must be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year, and must be a California resident or attend an accredited college or university in California. Open to graduate students.

The following are the scholarship requirements: - Attend school or be a resident of California - Qualified under-represented ethnic minority (Black, Latino, Native American) - Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale - U.S.A. citizen or permanent legal resident - Currently enrolled as a junior or above in college - Employed no more than 28 hours per week - Full-time status at a four-year college/university - demonstrated community service

The Joel Garcia Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to qualified Latino students who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. The scholarships, which range from $500 to $2,000 per student, are based on several criteria including commitment to the field of journalism, scholastic achievement, community awareness and financial need. Students must be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year, and must be a California resident or attend an accredited college or university in California. Open to graduate students.

The Ken Inouye Scholarship is for members of ethnic minorities. 1. You must provide proof that you are enrolled or have been accepted as a journalism major at a four-year college. (If your college does not have a journalism program, you must supply a letter from a member in good standing of the Society of Professional Journalists in your geographic area, verifying that you intend to pursue a career as a professional journalist and that you show strong potential as a journalist.) Students in fields such as advertising, public relations, publicity or law are not eligible. Students completing pre-journalism programs must provide proof that they have been admitted to a journalism program. 2. You must have completed at least your sophomore year in college, and you must have at least one semester to complete in a journalism program after the awards of the scholarship. Graduate students in journalism programs are eligible. 3. You must be a resident of Los Angeles, Ventura or Orange counties or be enrolled at a university in one of those three California counties. 4. If you have received a chapter scholarship and continue to meet the eligibility requirements, you may apply to have the scholarship renewed. Renewal requests are considered along with all other scholarships applications and are given no preference. 5. You may apply for more than one scholarship, but no more than one scholarship will be awarded to any applicant. The application form allows you to check off all scholarships for which you are applying on a single page. Do not file separate application forms for each scholarship. Multiple applications will be discarded. 6. Awards are made primarily on the basis of accomplishments and potential. Financial need will be considered in making selections between otherwise equally qualified applicants.

Eligibility Applicants for this scholarship award must: 1. Be a high school senior (and US citizen) graduating from the Long Beach Unified School District. 2. Plan to enroll in a full-time course of study which leads to a degree and a teaching credential at an accredited four-year public college or university in the state of California. 3. Demonstrate a strong commitment and interest in pursuing a career in public education as a K-12 public school teacher in California. 4. Demonstrate outstanding scholastic ability, and a determination to graduate from college and become a public school teacher. For this scholarship you must arrange for at least two letters of recommendation. • At least one letter must be from a member of your school staff (e.g. teacher, academic counselor, principal, etc.). • At least one letter must be from an unrelated adult who has been involved with you in some significant activity outside of school.

The Pine Cone Foundation (PCF), a 501c3 organization, supports LD students who wish to attend a California community college. Once awarded a PCF scholarship, it’s a year-round support program that can total up to $5,500 over a 3 year period. For all scholarship info., FAQs and to download the PDF application please visit: http://pineconefoundation.org/apply/ Students seeking associate, bachelor, technical and vocational degrees at one of 113 California-based community colleges can apply if they meet these criteria: - Have documented learning disabilities - Are a graduating high school senior - Plan to enroll at a CA community college - Demonstrate financial need via BOGFW approval - GPA of 2.5 or higher - Be a U.S. citizen and CA resident For all application info. and to download the PDF please visit: http://pineconefoundation.org/apply/ To be considered, each package must have: - BOGFW approval email - Signed and sealed reference letter - Transcript - Specific learning disability documentation - Completed and signed PCF application with 200 word essay - Photo The scholarship funds can be used for books, eye exams and prescription glasses costs, as well as health service, student center, parking permit and Universal Transit Pass fees.

The LAF/CLASS (California Landscape Architecture Student Scholarship) Fund is designed to assist students enrolled in programs of landscape architecture and ornamental horticulture in California. The awards are given to students in financial need who show promise and commitment to the profession. All applicants must be continuing their studies in landscape architecture or ornamental horticulture. Six $1,500 scholarships for juniors or seniors enrolled in landscape architecture curriculum at: Cal Poly Pomona (2 awards); Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (2 awards); and the University of California Davis (2 awards).

The LAF/CLASS (California Landscape Architecture Student Scholarship) Fund is designed to assist students enrolled in programs of landscape architecture and ornamental horticulture in California. The awards are given to students in financial need who show promise and commitment to the profession. All applicants must be continuing their studies in landscape architecture or ornamental horticulture. Ten $500 scholarships for students enrolled in landscape architecture programs and continuing their current curriculum program. Two students enrolled at University of California, Berkeley Two students enrolled at University of California, Los Angeles Two students enrolled at University of California, Davis Two students enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona Two students enrolled at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

The LAF/CLASS (California Landscape Architecture Student Scholarship) Fund is designed to assist students enrolled in programs of landscape architecture and ornamental horticulture in California. The awards are given to students in financial need who show promise and commitment to the profession. All applicants must be continuing their studies in landscape architecture or ornamental horticulture. Two $2,000 scholarships to juniors or seniors enrolled in a landscape architecture program and continuing a current curriculum program from Cal Poly Pomona or San Luis Obispo or U.C. Davis for participation in an internship program of employment in the field of landscape architecture, landscape construction and a related field within the green industry. Internship programs are supported by specified offices providing the participant with an additional rate of $6/hour. School faculty will participate in jury review.