California Scholarships

Qualifications are: 1. A background in California or Arizona agriculture - a student or someone in the student's immediate family must have derived the majority of his income from agriculture; 2. Financial need; 3. GPA and extra curricular activities indicative of potential success. The scholarships are available to students entering any undergraduate grade level who are enrolled in or have applications pending at an accredited college and plan to pursue a course of study leading to a recognized degree. While the award amount may vary, it averages $2,000.00 per academic year. Scholarships are renewable based on an annual review for up to four years of full-time undergraduate study and it may be extended under special circumstances. While in college, the recipients must maintain good academic and disciplinary standings. carry at least 12 graded units per term and earn a minimum of 2.7 GPA.

The Christopher Weil Scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled at and will continue to attend San Diego City College. Applicants must have a minimum 2.80 GPA on a 4.0 scale and demonstrated financial need. Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants. Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated involvement in their community through their participation in community service or extra-curricular activities.

Open to San Diego Community College students who are transferring to an accredited four-year university. Eligible students will declare a major in science, engineering, or mathematics. Students must submit a letter of acceptance from the four-year university to which they will be transferring at the time that they receive the scholarship. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in their community college work. Financial need will be strongly considered. Scholarships may be renewable for up to three years provided the recipient maintains a positive academic record (at least a 2.50 GPA) and remains a major in a science, mathematics or engineering field. 2.50 GPA for renewal of scholarship

The purpose of the Frank H. Ault Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to current college students who have declared a major in finance or accounting. Students must be attending an accredited four-year university, community college students who are transferring to an accredited four-year university, or local residents who are attending an accredited four-year university elsewhere. Applicants must have a demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Also, students must have participated in extra-curricular or community service activities. Preference will be given to students who are active members of or have taken leadership in their school's accounting society. Past recipients of this scholarship may re-apply.

Open to students currently attending San Diego City College who have completed one full academic semester. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated financial need, and be attending San Diego City College. Preference will be given to applicants who have taken either Fundamentals of Mathematics 032 or Personal Growth 127.

Open to undergraduate students already enrolled at the University of San Diego, UC San Diego, or San Diego State University with a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be planning to study abroad for a minimum of one semester in a Second or Third World Country whose culture, language and customs are different than their own. Preference is given to students who are interested in studying in fields such as, but not limited to, international relations, business, economics, social development, humanitarian & civil rights, foreign languages, or other similar fields. Scholarships are also offered to foreign students who have come to one of the above named universities from developing nations in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

The Madison & Edith Cooper Scholarship I is open to students who are currently attending and will continue their education at Palomar, Mira Costa, or Miramar Community College. Applicants must have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrated financial need, and be actively involved in serving their community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports, or work experience.

The purpose of the Pre-Nursing Scholarship Program is to increase the number of registered nurses practicing in medically underserved areas of California. Scholarships are awarded to students who are currently enrolled in pre-nursing coursework and who are attending school in one of the following Central Valley counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, and Tulare. Priority is given to students who will be entering an Associate Degree Nursing program within one year. Eligible applicants may receive up to $4,000 per year, and would have a service obligation of 1 year.

The purpose of the Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program is to increase the number of registered nurses practicing in medically underserved areas of California, and to support their articulation from an Associate Degree Nursing program to a Baccalaureate of Science Nursing Degree program. Scholarships are awarded to nursing students accepted to or enrolled in a Associate Degree Nursing programs in California and who agree to obtain a baccalaureate degree at a nursing program in California within five years of obtaining their associate degree in nursing. Eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000 per year, and would have a service obligation of 2 years.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program is to increase the number of appropriately trained professional nurses and to encourage their practice in direct patient care in medically underserved areas of California. Scholarships are awarded to nursing students accepted to or enrolled in Baccalaureate of Science Nursing Degree program in California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000 per year, and would have a service obligation of 2 years. Major in Nursing

Occidental College need-based scholarships require you to: demonstrate financial need; be enrolled on a full-time basis; and make satisfactory academic progress. Need-based scholarships are provided through the generosity of individual donors, private corporations and agencies, alumni gifts, and other College resources. When your eligibility is determined, the Financial Aid Office awards your need-based scholarship from the general financial aid budget. During the academic year the College may notify you that your general need-based scholarship comes from a specific donor. This does not mean you have been awarded additional scholarship funds, but that a specific donor has made possible the need-based scholarship you have already received. Therefore, you may be asked to thank the person or organization that provided your support. We have provided helpful tips about writing thank you notes to assist you with this process.

Each year Occidental College awards a limited number of merit scholarships at the time of admission. Merit awards, ranging from $500 to $42,000 annually, are based on academic ability, achievement, motivation and promise. Recipients are selected by the Office of Admission. Merit awards are renewable for up to three additional years provided that the student continues to make academic progress. Scholarship amounts are prorated if you do not attend the entire academic year or are enrolled less than full time. Students enrolled in less than six units are not eligible for merit scholarships.