Awards are $1,000-$1,500 each and the deadline to submit is April 3, 2019.
High school seniors must graduate in Spring 2019 and plan to attend an accredited four-year college in the Fall, 2019. For all awards, students must have a cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA.
The Octavia Coleman Scholarship is awarded to a female or male high school graduate planning to attend a historically black college or university (HBCU).
The Pearlen Denmon Scholarship is awarded to a female attending or residing in the boundary areas of Lincoln HS, San Diego HS or Gompers Preparatory Academy.
The EMRJJ Scholarship for Future Female Engineers is awarded to a female applicant pursuing a degree in a STEM field—preferably entering an accredited College of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace). She must also be a role model with strong ethical character and willing to mentor peers and/or younger students.
The Empowerment Scholarship is awarded to a female applicant who successfully demonstrates overcoming hardship or special circumstances such as: immigrant or refugee status, special physical or learning needs, foster care, etc.
The Unique Health Care Scholarship is awarded to a female applicant planning to pursue a career in a professional medical field. The link for more information on these scholarships and to access the fillable application: https://www.akasandiego.com/scholarships-programs-and-events
Deadline: April 3, 2019
