CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Opportunities are listed in order of application deadline

For more opportunities check out https://studentscholarships.org/

PTSA Scholarship

The PTSA Scholarship is open to graduating seniors who will be attending college or vocational school the following school year.  Seniors must have a minimum 2.2 GPA and citizenship grades of B or above to qualify.  PTSA membership (student or parent) is required.  Generally, the application process begins in March and winners are announced on Awards Night.  Up to 8 winners will receive $500.  Counselors will share more information with the senior class in the spring once the application becomes available.

Ohio State University Scholars Program

The Ohio State University Alumni Scholars Program (ASP) is intended to recruit, provide recognition and financial assistance to incoming freshmen. The Alumni Association coordinates with the local alumni club, Admissions and Undergraduate Financial Aid.

The program provides scholarship awards as competitive, merit-based, recruitment scholarships. Selection criteria:

· Students who preferably apply to the University by November 1.

· Preferably accepted to The Ohio State University but not required.

· Demonstrate academic merit.

· Demonstrate involvement in school and community activities.

· Show a sound interest and positive attitude toward college work.

· Be residents of and/or attend high school in the area in which the participating alumni club’s membership is based.

Apply for a club scholarship and others by signing in to ScholarshipUniverse. https://osu.scholarshipuniverse.com/

The application is open from December 1 until February 20.

Columbus Citizens Foundation Scholarship Programs

Download Flier HERE

Eligibility: Miniumum GPA 3.5, Minimum of 25% Italian Heritage, Able to provide my most  recetn federal tax documentation in the application, must be an entering freshman in high school, college or first year of medical school.

Deadline February 20, 2023

World of 8 BIllion Video Scholarship Contest

Deadline: February 22, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,200 (84 Awards)

The Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships are available for the following categories:

● Academic Awards for graduating high school seniors

● Italian Language Study Grants for graduating high school seniors for the Summer of 2023.

● Athletic Award for graduating seniors pursuing a career in sports or a sports related field.

Requirements for Scholarship or Student Grant are as follows:

● Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian descent.

● Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited College, University, or Community College in the Fall of 2023.

Application forms are available online at The Sons and Daughters of Italy, Grand Lodge of California website at www.osiaca.org. Once on the website click on the link for Scholarships.

For additional information, please contact Scholarship Committee Chairperson Rosemarie Biagetti Venderhaar, rgeorev@aol.com.

Submission Deadline is March 1, 2023 (Postmarked)

Sacramento State Alumni Association

APSEA Foundation

Download Flier HERE

Each year, the Asian Pacific State Employees Association (APSEA) Foundation1 awards educational scholarships to students in the greater Sacramento region

Applicants must meet four minimum requirements:

Demonstrate involvement in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community;

Be currently enrolled as a high school senior in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or above);

Reside and attend school in one the following seven counties: (1) Sacramento, (2) SanJoaquin, (3) Solano, (4) Sutter, (5) Yolo, (6) Yuba; (7) Placer

and Attend a four-year university/college, community college, or vocational school in the 2023-2024 academic year

Folsom Concert Association

For college bound high school seniors seeking a career path in the entertainment arts. Scholarships award will be up to the amount of $5000. 

Applications due on Friday, March 3, 2023. 

Please visit https://folsomconcertassociation.org/scholarships/ for more information.

Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship

Deadline: March 7, 2023

For Eligibility: Click Here

$1,000 (2 Awards)

Bryan Potts Scholarship

Bryan Potts, a member of the Rio Americano High School class of 1986, was a versatile student whose enthusiasm for living extended into all areas of his life. His qualities were much admired by his family and friends, and it is in remembrance of those qualities that this scholarship fund was created. It is the hope of the Bryan Potts Scholarship’s contributors and selection committee that, by annually recognizing a Rio Americano senior who shares Bryan’s joy of living, Bryan’s life will continue to touch young people in the community. The selection of the Bryan Potts Scholar is designed to identify a deserving student who best exemplifies Bryan’s personal characteristics. The selection committee will look for that student whose zest for life enriches others and whose inquisitiveness leads to greater knowledge and self-understanding. Ideally, the Bryan Potts Scholar will be an affectionate, warm person whose presence lends a touch of humor and vitality to every situation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a graduating senior at Rio Americano High School
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be accepted to an accredited educational institution in a field of study leading to a baccalaureate degree

Phillip M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Friday, March 10, 2023

This scholarship, which was established to provide financial assistance for college-bound students pursuing a degree in Public Affairs/Administration or Political Science & Government who have endured hardship and/or overcome obstacles to achieve their goals.

This award is based on Philip M. Dowd’s belief that a college education is one of the best tools for those who wish to get ahead in life and his commitment to giving back to the community.

For complete details on this scholarship — and others available through the Foundation — please visit our website: www.sacregcf.org/students.

Benny Goodman Foundation Scholarship

Deadline Extended: Friday, March 10, 2023

This scholarship was established by the Benny Goodman Foundation, for students who have a genuine passion for music, and who use their musical gifts and talents to enrich and inspire the lives of others. The Benny Goodman Foundation was designed to identify deserving students who best exemplify his/her passion, drive, and love for music.

Eligibility Requirements

College students who meet the following criteria are eligible:

·     Be attending any University of California or California State University in the fall

·     Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in music classes

·     Majoring in music with an emphasis in jazz or classical music (preference will be given to the clarinet musician)

·     Have a genuine passion and talent for music and plan to pursue a career in music

The Gregory Kenneth Sherrill Memorial Fund Scholarship - St. George's Episcopal Church

Application Deadline: April 1, 2023

Currently three scholarships will be awarded to individuals who fully intend to matriculate at a college

in the calendar year in which the scholarship is awarded. The amounts of the scholarship are $4,000,

$3,000 and $2,000.

See scholarship terms HERE

Download application HERE

PB&J Scholarship for Current High School Seniors

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

Students who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college

Students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. 

Download informational flier HERE

For complete details on this scholarship — and others available through the Foundation — please visit our website: www.sacregcf.org/students.

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2022 College Scholarships

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