Martin Luther King Jr Community Choir Educational Grant

Grant Applications

We are looking for High School artists with flair (and grit and determination). If you sing, dance, play an instrument, paint, sculpt, film, act, write stories or plays, or pursue any other form of artistic expression, we'd like to know. Apply today!

How to Qualify

• You must be a Graduating High School Senior
• You must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
• You must be a Resident of San Diego County, and a US citizen
• You must intend to pursue your art by attending a university, accredited four-year college, community college, conservatory, or art school in the next school year.

How to Apply

• Download our 2018 Educational Grant Application (pdf, requires the latest Acrobat Reader).


• Print it out and follow the directions.
• Send the completed application no later than March 5th, 2017, to:
  MLKCCSD
  Educational Grant Committee
  P.O. Box 5445
  San Diego, CA 92165
• Call us at (619) 447-2823 if you have any questions, or send email to parker.shelly@gmail.com

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CA Retired Teacher's Association Scholarship

Teachers Never Stop Caring…

As members of CalRTA we continue to show our support for California’s youth and current teachers by sponsoring scholarships and teacher grants. Year after year — at both the state and Division levels — CalRTA provides this financial support. Last year, CalRTA awarded nearly $600,000. In addition, the Laura E. Settle Scholarship Foundation, named after CalRTA’s founder, has bestowed millions of dollars in scholarships to California’s future teachers since it was created more than 50 years ago.

Value: $2,000 

 Eligibility Factors: 

1. High school senior graduating in current school year from a San Diego City high school. 

2. Proven academic ability with a GPA of 3.2 or better. 

3. Demonstrated leadership qualities. 

4. Participation in extracurricular activities.

 5. Volunteer and/or work experience. 

Limitations: 

1. Award must be applied toward costs at an accredited four-year college or university for the immediate ensuing school term. 

2. Scholarship is awarded directly to the student after official documentation is received. 

3. Scholarship awards will be presented to recipients at a time and place to be determined at the January Foundation meeting. 

Click Here To Download Application

Deadline:  March 21, 2018

Chloe Nichols Memorial Scholarship

The Chloe Nichols Memorial Scholarship exists to honor Chloe Nichols by awarding scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate superior creativity.

Click Here To Download Application

Requirements

• Must be a graduating high school senior who intends to continue their education at a credentialed College or University.

• Official High School Transcripts - Submit Official High School(s) Transcripts(s) with application packet. Applications without Official High School Transcripts will not be considered.

• Creative Work – Applicant must submit a creative work for consideration. Creative submission can be any expression of creativity. Your creative work may be submitted in written, photographic, or digital formats. Applications without creative work will not be considered.

• Letters of Recommendation - You must arrange for TWO individuals who are not related to you but are familiar with your achievements, abilities, and character to provide a letter of recommendation. BOTH letters must be submitted with this application. Please ask your referee to sign the letter, and place it in a sealed envelope prior to returning it to you.

• Proof of Acceptance to College or University – If you already have it, please include your letter of acceptance to the College or University you plan to attend with the application.

Guidelines

Creative submission can be any expression of creativity. If selected as scholarship recipient, applicant must allow creative work to be featured on the Chloe Nichols Foundation website (www.chloenichols.org) and in any promotional material created by the foundation. Recipients must also feature their photo and short bio on the Chloe Nichols Foundation website.

Amount

A minimum of one $1,000 scholarship awarded each year. Additional scholarships of different denominations may be awarded based on the total number of application submissions. Scholarship will be paid to the recipient upon proof of College or University enrollment.

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Deadline: The application deadline is April 15, 2018. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

The Chloe Nichols Foundation will use the postmarked date to determine mailed entries.

Please submit applications by April 15, 2018 to:

Chloe Nichols Foundation

ATTN: Scholarship

3290 Avenida Anacapa

Carlsbad, CA 92009

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarships

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first Greek letter organization founded by university educated African American women. Grounded in service to mankind, this international sorority gives back to local and global communities in a variety of philanthropic endeavors. The San Diego Chapter has awarded academic scholarships since it's chartering in 1949. These scholarships are available to female San Diego county African American high school seniors who will attend accredited 4-year colleges and universities in Fall of 2018. Download the fillable PDF application at: http://www.akasandiego.com Be sure to include your essay and sign on the last page before mailing the application packet.

Eligibility for Traditional Scholarships with additional criteria listed below:

• Must be an African American female in her last semester of a San Diego County High School 
• African American males are eligible to apply only for the Octavia Coleman Award 
• Must be accepted by and plan to attend an accredited four-year institution of higher learning 
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average 
• Must submit (2) two letters of recommendation (at least one school official) 
• Completed Application using PDF fill-in (handwritten not acceptable) 
• Official Transcript (in sealed envelope) 
• Recent formal color portrait (recommendation - senior portrait) 

One-time $1,000.00 for the following Scholarships:

EMRJJ Scholarship for Future Female Engineers

In Addition to the above criteria: 

• African American or African Diaspora Female 
•  3.5 / 4.0 GPA (Junior & Senior Years Acceptable) 
• Strong ethical character, No unexplained N’s o U’s 
• Role model who has or is willing to mentor peers and/or younger students 
• (AP) Calculus and/or (AP) Physics GPA 3.0 / 4.0 (Junior & Senior Years Acceptable) 
• Acceptance to and plans to attend accredited College of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace preferred) 

Octavia Coleman HBCU Scholarship

In Addition to the above criteria:

• Must be an African American male or female in his / her last semester of a San Diego County High School 
• Must be accepted by and plan to attend a Historically Black College or University 

Pearlen Denmon Memorial Scholarship

In Addition to the above criteria:

• Must be an African American female attending or reside in the school boundary areas of Lincoln High School, San Diego High School or Gompers Preparatory Academy 
• Must express an interest in giving back to her community.

Deadline: March 28, 2018

SDEF: Teacher Scholarship

Teacher Scholarship 

Minimum Requirements 

• A senior in high school in the San Diego Unified School District (including charter schools) 
•  Plan to pursue a career in teaching 
• Plan to attend a community or four-year college in San Diego County 
• Demonstrate financial need

Click Here To Apply

Deadline: 2/28/18

For more information contact Mary Castleberry at (619) 886-7124 or marycberry@sbcglobal.net


The San Diego Education Fund, established in 1954, provides scholarships, mentoring and counseling to first generation, ethnically diverse college students to become teachers, scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in San Diego.

SDEF: STEM Scholarship

STEM Scholarship

Minimum Requirements 

• A senior in high school in the San Diego Unified School  District (including charter schools) 
• Plan to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics 
• Plan to attend a community college or four-year college in San Diego County 
• Demonstrate financial need

Click Here To Apply

Deadline: 2/28/18

For more information contact Mary Castleberry at (619) 886-7124 or marycberry@sbcglobal.net






The San Diego Education Fund, established in 1954, provides scholarships, mentoring and counseling to first generation, ethnically diverse college students to become teachers, scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in San Diego.

2018 Alexander Kreiglowa Navy & Marine Corps Dependents Education Foundation Scholarship

Administered by the San Diego Council, United States Navy League

Up to $15,000/year for tuition, books, and academically related fees for a maximum of 4 years*

Eligibility: Dependent child of active duty, retired, or deceased Naval Service (USN or USMC) resident in the state of California Graduating High School Senior in the top 10% of class if school ranks or 3.6 cumulative GPA or higher (unweighted grades) Evidence of acceptance for Fall 2018 by an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States

Deadline: April 6, 2018


Click Here to Download Application

*Scholarship does not cover costs for Room & Board

2018 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

The Endangered Species Coalition (ESC) is pleased to announce our 2018 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest, which is open to K-12 grade students, including those who are homeschooled or belong to a youth/art program. The contest is an integral part of the 13th annual Endangered Species Day on May 18, 2018. 

http://www.endangered.org/campaigns/endangered-species-day/saving-endangered-species-youth-art-contest/



Contest Guidelines


Please review and follow contest guidelines carefully
All entries are to be submitted electronically at endangered.org/submit-your-art. (See “Submitting Artwork” section below for details on sending student art.)
All artwork must depict species chosen from one of the lists as noted in “Subject Matter” (below). We will make no exceptions to this rule.
Entries must be received by March 1, 2018. Late entries will not be judged.
All entries become the property of the Endangered Species Coalition. 

Subject Matter


To be eligible, students’ artwork must depict a land or ocean-dwelling species that either lives in or migrates through the United States and its waters, or a plant/flower that is found in the United States, and has been placed on the threatened/endangered species list or is considered a recovered species or a candidate species (proposed to receive protection). You can choose a species from one of these groups.


Threatened/endangered vertebrate animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes), invertebrate animals (clams, snails, insects, arachnids, crustaceans), flowering plants, and non-flowering plants (conifers and cycads, ferns and allies, lichens) : https://www.fws.gov/endangered/species/us-species.html


Recovered/delisted species
Species proposed to receive protections


If you choose a species not included on one of these lists, it will not be accepted.
We strongly encourage participants to have their pieces tell a story of hope. An example of this could be a painting of an endangered marine species with people in the background cleaning up a beach. 

Judges particularly appreciate artwork showing species in their habitats. Don’t forget about the plants that support all life! 

Artwork 

Students’ artwork must be original. Computer-generated images and traced images will not be judged. It is critical that submitted artwork not be overly derivative of images found on the Internet, in print media, or elsewhere.
Media: We accept artwork done in crayon, ink, acrylics, oil paint, pastels, water color, colored pencils, scratchboard, color marker, chalk, pastels, charcoal, or paper collage. We cannot accept artwork done using plain black pencil or weak colored pencil.
No lettering, words, signatures or any other markings may appear on the front of the artwork. This includes labeling the depicted species, writing one’s name, or a signature. Lettering that is creatively incorporated into the art (such as a posted sign) is allowed. If you are submitting artwork with accepted writing, please check the appropriate box on the entry form. Submissions that include prohibited writing will not be judged. 

Submitting Artwork 

• Artwork should be submitted electronically at endangered.org/submit-your-art. It must be 2700×3600 pixels resolution. Accepted file types are limited to: jpeg, psd, tiff, jpg. 
• Follow directions carefully and provide all information requested on the submission form. 
• You must submit your artwork by March 1, 2018. Late entries will not be judged. 

Judging

A prestigious panel of judges will select winners in four categories: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. The grand prize winner will be selected from the four grade-level winners. In choosing the grand prize winner, judges pay particular attention to the concept or story that the artwork tells. We encourage artists to pay attention to the overall theme, saving species.


The art will be judged on four primary artistic elements:

• Concept: How well does the work relate to the endangered species theme? 
• Composition: How well do the elements of line and form work together? 
• Color: How does color enhance the artwork? 
• Expression: How imaginatively does the work convey an idea or emotion? 

Prizes


Grand Prize: The grand prize-winner will receive a round-trip flight arranged by the Endangered Species Coalition to Washington, D.C. and accommodations chosen by the Endangered Species Coalition for himself/herself and one guardian to attend a rewards ceremony in May, 2018. All other expenses related to the trip are the responsibility of the winner’s guardian. The grand prize is not redeemable for cash. The grand prize-winner will also receive an award plaque, an art lesson from a professional wildlife artist (in person or via Skype) and $50 worth of art supplies. In order to provide a competitive opportunity for as many youths as possible, the grand prize winner is not eligible to win again for three years.


Grade Category Winners: Each of the grade-level winners will receive a plaque and $25 worth of art supplies.


ESC will award certificates to contest semi-finalists (usually the top ten in each grade category). In addition, teachers, parents, and youth leaders can download and print a Certificate of Participation for all contest participants here.


The Endangered Species Coalition will seek opportunities to exhibit the artwork of the contest semifinalists.

Contest Partners


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service


The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier government agency dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife, and plants, and their habitats. It is the only agency in the federal government whose primary responsibility is the management of these important natural resources for the American public. The Service also helps ensure a healthy environment for people through its work benefiting wildlife, and by providing opportunities for Americans to enjoy the outdoors and our shared natural heritage. www.fws.gov


Endangered Species Coalition


The Endangered Species Coalition is a national network of hundreds of conservation, scientific, education, religious, sporting, outdoor recreation, humane, business and community groups across the country. Through public education, scientific information and citizen participation, we work to protect our nation’s wildlife and wild places. The Endangered Species Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan coalition working with concerned citizens and decision-makers to protect endangered species and habitat. www.endangered.org


Association of Zoos and Aquariums


Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. Look for the AZA logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in global wildlife conservation and your link to helping animals in their native habitats. www.aza.org

San Diego County Citizens' Scholarship Foundation

 Eligibility Requirements 

1. Be a senior in high school in San Diego County 

2. Be a resident of San Diego County for the last year 

3. Plan to attend an accredited college in San Diego County 

4. Plan to attend college full-time in Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 

5. Demonstrate a financial need 

There is no minimum GPA or citizenship requirement 

Application Available: January 1, 2018 

Application Deadline: March 2, 2018 

Application available online at http://sdccsf.org/applicants/ or from your school counselor 

SDCCSF, PO Box 7484, San Diego, CA 92167 | scholarship@sdccsf.org | call or text 619-354-7974 

Don Diego Scholarship Foundation - College Scholarship 3/19

DON DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OFFERS $73,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 35 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS IN SAN DIEGO AREA



DEADLINE: 3/19/18

In 2018, Don Diego Scholarship Foundation will award a record $73,000 in college scholarships to 35 outstanding students who reside in the San Diego area and have participated in the San Diego County Fair and/or other activities associated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Scholarships are offered in six categories. Individual awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. The deadline to apply is March 19, 2018. Eligibility details and applications are at www.dondiegoscholarship.org. For questions, contact cmannen@sdfair.com.


Finalist interviews will be held in May. Recipients will be honored at the exclusive Don Diego Gala during the 2018 San Diego County Fair. Each recipient also will receive a personalized Legacy Brick installed at the Fairgrounds.


SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN
Scholarships of $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000 will be awarded in each of four categories: 4-H, FFA, Employee and Exhibitor/Participant.
Four $2,500 and 13 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 4-H and FFA students who participate in the 2018 Fair’s Junior Livestock Auction.
Two 2,500 Vocational Education scholarships will be awarded to students who wish to pursue an AA/AS degree or certificate at a community college or accredited trade schoo
The coveted $5,000 Spanjian Family Scholarship will be bestowed upon the most outstanding 2018 recipient.


The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation was named for Don Diego, AKA Tom Hernandez, who served as the Fair’s welcoming goodwill ambassador from 1947-1984.

To date since its inception in 1986, the Foundation has awarded approximately $862,000 in scholarships to 204 students and in agriculture education grants. More information is at www.dondiegoscholarship.org and www.facebook.com/DonDiegoScholarship.

CRUISE San Diego Mesa College

Creating Rich Unique Intellectual Student Experiences (CRUISE) is a fun and FREE 3-day college preparation program offered during the summer and winter for NEW, incoming students.

CRUISE will help you become confident and prepared for your first year at Mesa College!

• You will meet and engage with fellow incoming students
• You will connect with a Peer Navigator who will serves as a mentor throughout the academic year at Mesa
• You will get exposure to campus resources and clubs
• You will explore the college through a campus tour
• You will participate in academic and counseling workshops with faculty and staff

Click here for More Information

Making College Possible Conference

College Avenue Compact presents the Making College Possible Conference. Free event open to all families. Conference will include: lunch, guest speakers, child care, resource fair, giveaways, live entertainment and fun activities for everyone.

College Workshops/Topics include: college options, financial aid, college tests, transition to college and support for undocumented students.

Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018

Time: 9am-1pm

Location: Hoover High School

Register Now at: bit.ly/CACregistration

This is a free event.

Workshops available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

For more info call (619) 594-0987.

North Island Credit Union Annual Scholarship Program is now available!

North Island Credit Union, A Division of California Credit Union is pleased to announce our Annual Scholarship Program is now available. Our program is designed to acknowledge exceptional students throughout the greater San Diego area. We will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 each to students who are motivated in their academic endeavors, active in their schools, and contributing to their community, giving back to others through their participation, service, and volunteer work. Submission of an essay and letter of recommendation will provide a testament to the character and abilities of the student applicant.


Applicant Qualifications

* Graduating high school senior enrolling into a two- or four-year college
or
Community college student transferring into a four-year university
* Minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA)
* Evidence of community and/or school involvement
Online applications are being accepted through March 16, 2018.

For more information  or to apply visit  northisland.ccu.com/scholarship

Cal Coast 2018 Foster Student Scholarship Program

This program is for college-bound high school seniors and current college students who are in or have been in the foster care program. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist foster students in furthering their education by enrolling in or continuing their studies at accredited colleges or universities.

To be eligible, the applicant must:

• Provide documentation that the applicant has been in the foster care program
• Have a cumulative high school or college grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of at least 2.5 (on a scale of 0-4.0). An official transcript (sealed) is required.
• Be accepted by or currently attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis
• Submit a scholarship packet with all required components to the Cal Coast Cares Foundation, postmarked no later than March 31, 2018. No exceptions will be made. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

Click here to view more details about the scholarship and download the application.

Each scholarship will be payable no later than December 31, 2018.  Please send all scholarship applications to:

Cal Coast Cares Foundation
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 502080
San Diego, CA 92150-2080

For more information, please contact California Coast Credit Union's Community Relations department at (858) 636-4233 or (858) 636-3012.  

Cal Coast 2018 High School Scholarship Program

This program is for college-bound high school seniors in the San Diego or Riverside counties. The scholarship is in honor of James L. McPheters who retired after 21 years as California Coast's President/CEO.

To be eligible, a graduating high school senior must:

• Be a member of California Coast Credit Union, or the child, grandchild, or legal ward of a member in good standing
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 0-4.0). An official transcript (sealed) is required
• Be accepted by or have applied to attend an accredited college or university on a full-time basis
• Submit a scholarship application packet with all required components to the Cal Coast Cares Foundation, postmarked no later than March 31, 2018. No exceptions will be made. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Click here to view more details about the scholarship program and download the application.

Black History Month Speech Contest

Black History Month Speech Contest

Thursday, February 22, 2018

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Horton Elementary School (Auditorium)

5050 Guymon St

San Diego, CA 92102 

Sign up for one of the following grade levels to give a 2-minute speech about and African American person throughout Black History and win a prize!

Contestant must be enrolled in any school throughout San Diego County.

Grade Levels

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

Middle School 6th - 8th

High School 9th - 12th

To register visit: www.aaaesandiego.org

Black College Expo

The National College Resource Foundation, in conjunction with San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego Unified School District, will be hosting  “Black College Expo” for the first time here in San Diego.  This is an amazing opportunity for all students to inquiry, apply, and receive on-the-spot admission and scholarships from the participating colleges and universities.  This event is on it’s 19th year and has provided opportunities for all students to attend college.

Buses will be provided at the following locations: Morse, Crawford, Hoover, Lincoln, and San Diego High—leaving each respective school at 3pm and returning around 7pm.