Free, live help for the PSAT starts September 29

PSAT Prep Live starts September 29 - Students can get free, live online prep for the PSAT from Kaplan experts the weekends of September 29 and October 6. Even if your student can’t attend, all enrollees get access to the live recordings through email. Sign up here

2019 iVIE Awards

Presented by San Diego County Credit Union

Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Awards & Student Film Festival is a K-12 student video competition and festival conceived to encourage and reward teachers who utilize video as a project based learning tool in their classroom, and students who use film and visual literacy to demonstrate their understanding of classroom concepts. All videos submitted to iVIE integrate the California Common Core State Standards or Content Standards. This year's Awards Ceremony & Student Film Festival will take place on May 19, 2019. Location TBD.

Since 2001, iVIE has grown into a major video competition. In 2018, there were 400 video submissions from 120 teachers, 73 Schools, 23 Districts and a handful of private schools, involving approximately 3,000 students. Submitted videos are judged by media professionals and educators.

CALL FOR ENTRIES DEADLINE: April 19, 2019.

All iVIE nominated videos are shown on ITV Cable 16 in a series called "The Best of iVIE" and are also available on Time Warner's On Demand channel.

See last year's nominees on our YouTube channel!
Elementary Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJJIJzsBJjk
Middle Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTrW2NrEEYE
High Schools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8n7dFufxX0

Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship

For the eighth consecutive year, the Foot Locker Foundation will be awarding $20,000 in scholarship funding to high school seniors to help them pursue a 4-year college degree – not because they scored the most touchdowns or goals, but because sports have helped them grow into strong leaders at school and in their communities.

As an added bonus, one of our 20 winners will be selected for the Ken C. Hicks scholarship for demonstrating superior educational and athletic achievement. This winner will receive an additional $5,000 award (for a total of $25,000).

Know any high school seniors who are exemplary leaders on their sports teams, in their classrooms, and in their communities? Nominate them here!

Deadline: 5:00PM December 14, 2018

Prudential Awards Program 2019

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will grant two students in each state $1,000,
a medallion and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today through November 6, 2018, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for the top youth volunteers of the year in each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards if they have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. The application is available at http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit.

How to Apply To apply for a 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, students and certifiers must complete the following steps: 

• Students complete the online application by November 6, 2018. 
• Then, students submit the application for certification to their principal or head of a local participating organization. 
• Certifiers review all applications for their school or organization, then select a Local Honoree to nominate for state-level judging by November 16, 2018. 

Applications can be certified by a middle or high school principal or head of a Girl Scout council, county 4-H organization, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or an affiliate of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network. (Students can request a paper application by calling 855-670-4787.)

Strike Out Suicide

Join Kumeyaay Family Services for this free event with food and information to raise awareness about suicide prevention. Bowl with the goal of striking out suicide. Space is limited. RSVP by September 24, 2018 but is not required. For more information and to register call Julie(619) 445-1188 x 217 or email jwoochuk@sihc.org

Youth Resident Leadership Academy

Bayside Community Center Youth Resident Leadership Academy
Join us September 20, 2018 at 4:00PM for our information session at BAYSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, 6882 LINDA VISTA ROAD, SD, CA 92111
WHAT? A 10-week course that empowers students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become leaders in their community and create positive change.
WHO? Middle school (6th to 9th) grade students that have a connection with the Linda Vista community and are interested in making change in their community.
WHEN? Every Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00-5:30 pm from September 25th to December 6th.
WHY? Get involved. Impact and improve your community. Make a positive change. Be a leader.
WHERE? Bayside Community Center, 6882 Linda Vista Rd., San Diego, CA 92111. THE YOUTH RESIDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CHANGE AND ACTION WHILE GROWING AS LEADERS. For more information contact Jocelyne Olguin at (858) 278-0771 or by email at jolguin@baysidecc.org

Cal SOAP Fall College Fair

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 24!
Cal SOAP, San Diego Unified School District Counseling and Guidance Department, SUHSD, and GUHSD are hosting the very popular Fall College Fair


WHERE: Scottish Rite Event Center, 1825 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
DATE: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
COST: FREE !


On October 24, dozens of college admissions representatives and workshop presenters will provide you with the knowledge to get accepted to your dream college and learn tips to reduce the cost.
Workshops will cover topics such as "Financing your college dream" and “Getting accepted at a California public college, private college, or even studying abroad.”

We hope everyone will join us at this informative event. For questions related to the event, please visit www.sandiegocalsoap.com

Scholarship Opportunity: The Cirkled In Scholarship

The Cirkled In Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship students can apply to any educational need, such as tuition, books and supplies, even transportation. It’s an easy scholarship to apply for, with no income brackets, no minimum GPA and no lengthy essay to write. It’s free to apply.

Cirkled In’s goal is to help students showcase themselves in the best possible way and increase their success rate across all their applications, from colleges to jobs to internships and more. Cirkled In is the easiest way for students to track educational achievements, share their holistic story, and market their educational portfolio to increase their acceptance rate for any application process. And it’s free for students!

Due Date: October 31, 2018

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest

The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $55,000, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level.

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements and download the entry form before submitting your entry to your local VFW Post.


The 2018-19 theme is:
Why I Honor the American Flag

Entries can be submitted to:
VFW 3787
4370 Twain Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120

Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2018.

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Essay Competition

The theme for the Voice of Democracy competition, which is open to students in grades 9-12, is “Why My Vote Matters.” While the Patriot’s Pen essay competition which is open to all students in grades 6-8, focuses on “Why I Honor the American Flag.”

The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements and download the entry form before you submit your entry.

Entries can be submitted to:
VFW 3787
4370 Twain Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120

Deadline for submissions: October 31, 2018.

2019 SBO Essay Contest

Students you can win your share of $20,000 including matching music products for your school music program!

Ten $1,000 scholarships awarded in two categories:
Five $1,000 scholarships grades four to eight
Five $1,000 scholarships grades nine to twelve

Answer this essay question (in 250 words or less):

What role has your music program played in bringing you closer to your school mates, friends and the community at large?

Click here to submit your essay.

Entry deadline: December 31, 2018

Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 30th class in 2018, the Foundation has provided over 6,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $66 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The application is open! Students who will be graduating in the 2018-2019 academic school year may apply here through Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.


Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:

• Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2018-2019 academic school year
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
• Will receive high school diploma during current academic year
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

Applicants may not be:

• Children or grandchildren of employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries.
• International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)
• High school graduates
• Temporary residents

2018 Torch Awards for Ethics Essay Scholarship

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving the Pacific Southwest conducts an annual scholarship program in conjunction with the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. BBB offers cash scholarships to five high school junior and senior students who write outstanding essays on “The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community.”

This scholarship opportunity is open to all high school juniors and seniors residing in San Diego, Orange, & Imperial Counties. The five recipients of the BBB essay scholarships will be invited to our Torch Awards luncheon. Recipients must be available to attend the luncheon.

Submit your 400 word essay on: "The Importance of Ethics and Integrity in our Community."

Click here to submit your essay.

Essay Scholarship Rules

THE PRIZE: Five CASH scholarships: (1) $1,500 (2) $1,250 (3) $1,000 (4) $750 and (5) $500

ELIGIBILITY: Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a 2017 BBB Torch Awards scholarship:

· A member of the graduating class of 2019 or 2020;

· Attends an accredited high school in San Diego, Orange or Imperial County;

· Resides in San Diego, Orange or Imperial County.



DETAILS: Write an essay, 400 words maximum, about the importance of ethics and integrity in our community. Discuss your viewpoints and give examples, as applicable. You may want to discuss how marketplace ethics involves integrity and civility in our community. An independent panel of judges will evaluate the essays using the following criteria:

• Inclusion of personal viewpoints and/or examples (5 points); 
• Relevance to the theme (5 points); 
• Readability and clarity (5 points);
• Spelling and grammar (5 points).

Click here for more information

Deadline: October 26th at 5:00pm

How do you get into an IVY LEAGUE school?

Students you have an incredible opportunity on Tuesday, September 11, 6:30 pm at Lincoln high school to learn from a senior admissions officer at Columbia University. Come learn the ins-and-outs of Columbia University and see what it takes to be accepted. What you learn here will increase your knowledge about the requirements to enter an IVY LEAGUE school. You don’t want to miss this.