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 MUHSD Senior Newsletter January 2015 College & Scholarship
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Accessible from any school Website at http://www.muhsd.org Click on “Student” then “College Scholarship Info” Contains important information regarding; workshops, deadlines, scholarships and helpful tools to aid in your college decisions Help! Upcoming FAFSA Workshop Presented By: UC Merced & Merced College Financial Aid Advisors, MUHSD College, Scholarship & Financial Aid Counselor and Technician and Cal Soap Representatives. FINANCIAL AID Date
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1/13/15
AHS
6-8
pm
Cafeteria/
Library
1/15/15
GV
6-8
pm
Theater/
Cafeteria
1/20/15
LHS
6-8
pm
Old Gym
Cafeteria
1/22/15
BCHS
6-8
pm
Theater/
Cafeteria
1/27/15
MHS
6-8
pm
Cafeteria/
Library
If Mrs. Lanz or Mrs. Diele are not available and you need help please go to the counseling office and ask for assistance. Mrs. Lanz ([email protected]) College, Scholarship & Financial Aid Counselor Mrs. Diele ([email protected]) College, Scholarship & Financial Aid Technician M & TH ­ LHS (new bldg) T & F ­GVHS (Guidance Office) W & M ­ MHS (Room 111) TH & T ­ BCHS (D­7) F & W ­ AHS (Career Center) Complete the 2015­2016 FAFSA or Dream Act Free applications online at www.fafsa.ed.gov https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ by March 2, 2015 for Cal Grant Deadline (NOT fafsa.com, as this site charges a fee) Cal Grant GPA’s were electronically submitted to CSAC first semester. If you registered at your high school after December 12th, you should have received a paper Cal Grant verification form to mail by FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITIES If you have applied to a four year college or university, it is important to create a student web account on each college website and remember to check it daily for instructions and deadlines. On the following pages is a list of scholarships. Most of them are on line for you to complete and print. If you have any problems with printing please contact Mrs. Diele [email protected] or Mrs. Lanz [email protected] MERCED COLLEGE
Information regarding
orientation, placement tests
and registering for fall 2015
will be available in February.
Listen for announcements for
specific DATES Scholarship Highlights Generic Scholarship ­ By applying for this one scholarship you could be eligible for multiple scholarships March 2nd. Deadline is February 20th! APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITES LISTED BELOW 75.
ALL­ Edgardo “Ed” Tetangco, MD Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Medical Staff at Mercy Medical Center of Merced is offering scholarships to seniors from AHS, BCHS, GVHS and MHS who plan to pursue a career in healthcare. Based on GPA and essay Prompt. Applications available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Minimum GPA 3.20 Deadline: February 1, 2015 76.
All­ Club Mercedes Scholarships are available to seniors at all MUHSD high schools. MUST SUBMIT an essay on the topic of “Describe how participation in sports has impacted your life“ application available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 13, 2015 77.
All ­Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship is available to African American students, both male and female. Must attend a four year college or university. Minimum gpa 2.5 Deadline: March 13, 2015, available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n 78.
AHS ­ Richard Barnes Memorial Scholarship is available to an AHS senior who participated in a varsity sport during their junior or senior year. Minimum GPA 3.3 and a essay on the topic of “The Foundation of Every City is the Education of Its Youth.” application available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 5, 2015 79. Farmland Working Group is offering scholarships to seniors. Must explore topic on “How would you advise community leaders with regard to growth and farmland protection”. It will be the responsibility of the senior to mail their application to the orgaizatin.Application available @ http://www.farmlandworkinggroup.org/aboutus.html#!gallery/c1y1f Deadline:Friday, February 13, 2015 80. AHS/BCHS ­ Atwater Women’s Club Scholarship is available to AHS or BCHS seniors. available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: February 26, 2014 81. LHS ­ Jack and Marge Escola Memorial Scholarship is available to LHS seniors who shows an interest in Textile Design, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Law Enforcement or Fire; Minimum GPA 2.5. Applications available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 12, 2015 82. AHS/BCHS ­ Ebony Socialites Scholarship is available to AHS and BCHS seniors who submit and Essay “Why you feel you deserve the Ebony Socialites of Atwater Scholarship Award” along with completed application returned to Mrs. Lanz’s office prior to http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 6, 2015 83. MHS ­ The Jane Goul Memorial Scholarship is available to a MHS senior pursuing a career as an elementary teacher. Minimum GPA 2.50. available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n You must submit an essay on the following topics: 1. “Why do you want to teach?” AND 2.“What kind of teacher do you think you will be?” Deadline: February 25, 2015 84.
AHS/BCHS/GVHS/MHS ­ Kenneth Schwisow Memorial Scholarship given by the Merced Running Club is available to a student who has participated in cross country, track and field, or is an active member of the Merced Track Club.available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: February 25, 2015 85.
LHS ­ Livingston Volunteer Fire Company is offering a $500 scholarship to a LHS senior interested in a career in Fire Science. available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 12, 2015 86.
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GVHS/MHS ­ Kiwanis Club of Merced is offering scholarships to GVHS and MHS seniors. Who is attending Merced Community College, Minimun gpa 2.5, available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 12, 2014 ALL ­ The African American Catholic Ministry Scholarship (AACM) of the Diocese of Fresno 2014 Student Scholarship for confirmed African American Catholic seniors who are an active member of a Parish with a GPA of 3.0 Mail Applications to AACM Merced Chapter, diocese of Fresno, P.O Box 1003 Atwater, Ca 95301. Applications available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline is March 28, 2015 ALL ­ Merced River Ag Scholarship is available to seniors who are 4­H or FFA members. Minimum gpa 2.0 available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: February 25 ,2015 LHS ­Turlock Chamber of Commerce Ag Scholarship for LHS ONLY ­ Must enroll in at least one agriculture course, attend a community college or University, Minimum 2.5 GPA Applications @ http://goo.gl/WV071n or in the College office. Deadline February 16, 2015 AHS/BCHS ­ Lansing Way Home Scholarship is awarding seniors of AHS & BCHS who are in Foster Care or previously in Foster Care. Students will submit an essay using the prompt: “ How has being in the foster care been a positive experience and how has it changed your life” available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: February 13, 2014 AHS/BCHS ­ Atwater Ag Boosters Scholarship is available to AHS and BCHS seniors who are FFA members and will pursue a degree in an agriculture field and or Horticulture. Application online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 1, 2015 ALL ­ Fancher Scholarship application for graduating seniors planning to major in an agricultural related field. Minimum GPA is 2.5 and must have completed one Agriculture class in high school. Applications must be hand delivered or mailed to MUHSD ℅ Debbie Perez 3430 A Street Atwater, CA 95301Application@ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 20, 2015 The Orphan Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have been in the foster care system. Check website for complete eligibility criteria.. Applications available @ www.orphan.org Deadline: March 31, 2015 Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California is offering scholarships to students of Portuguese descent. Min. GPA 3.5 Application available online @ http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/scholarship.asp Deadline: March 15, 2015 California Teachers Association (CTA) Scholarship to seniors who will pursue a college degree in a teaching­related career in public education and be a member of a defined ethnic minority group. Must be a dependent child of an “Active,” retired, or deceased member. Application available @ www.cta.org Deadline: February 22, 2015 The Italian Catholic Federation Inc. is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who are Roman Catholic and of Italian descent (or whose non­Italian Roman Catholic parents, guardians or grandparents are members of the Federation) with a 3.2 + GPA. Applications available online @ http://icf.org Deadline: March 15, 2015 97.
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The Cyril Smith Scholarship is available to students who attended Merced or Golden Valley High Schools for at least three years. Competitive!! Minimum 3.8 GPA or higher. Applications available online @ http://www.mcoe.org Deadline: March 13, 2015 Japanese American Citizen League is offering scholarships to members of JACL. Applications and eligibility requirements are available on­line @ http://www.jacl.org/edu/scholar.htm Deadline: March 1, 2015 2014­2015 Scholarship Application for students planning to attend CSU Stanislaus is now accepting applications for the 2014­2015 school year applicaitons available online at http://www.csustan.edu/financialaid/scholarships/ Deadline: Check website for deadlines The Masonic Scholarship Finder will guide you through four questions to determine your eligibility for various scholarships offered by Masonic­related organizations in California and throughout the U.S.Multiply scholarship that interests you, you can submit a request for more information. Go to www.freemason.org/scholarshipCenter/eligibility.htm for complete details. Deadline: Check website deadline varies California Farm Bureau Scholarship is available to seniors who will attend a 4 year college/university in California and pursue a career in the agricultural industry. Must be a resident of the State of California and a member of Farm Bureau. Application available @ www.cfbf.com/programs/scholar/ Deadline: March 1, 2015 California Farm Bureau Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship is available to seniors who intend to pursue a career with a focus on rangeland management, with an emphasis towards cattle and sheep ranching in conjunction with good rangeland practices. Must attend a 2yr or 4 year California college Complete eligibility criteria and application available @ http://goo.gl/WV071n or at http://www.cfbf.com type in the search “Rustici and Rangeland scholarshipscholarship. Deadline: March 1, 2015 Ayn Rand Institute is offering scholarships. Check online @ http://aynrandnovels.org/essay­contests.html for eligibility requirements and deadlines. American Legion Auxiliary is offering scholarships to children of veterans online @ http://www.calegionaux.org Deadlines: Multiple dates Farm Kids for College Scholarship is available to seniors who will major in an agricultural field. Application available @ www.nfo.org/Scholarships/ Deadline: March 5, 2015 CANERS Scholarship is available to seniors who will major in a horticulture related field. Application available @ http://www.cancg.org or http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 15, 2015 US Bank is offering scholarships to seniors pursuing a college education. Apply online @ usbank.com/studentbanking Click on Scholarship Deadline: Check website UC Berkeley Achievement Award Program is available to seniors who will attend UC Berkeley. Check website for eligibility requirements and application process @ www.alumni.berkeley.edu/scholarships Deadline: Check website Buick Achievers Scholarship Program for College bound and community minded seniors who are High school seniors and current undergraduates, who plan to enroll full time at a four­year college or university in 2014­2015 and plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry Apply online at http://www.buickachievers.com/ Deadline is February 27, 2015 110. Tzu Chi Scholars is available to seniors. Tzu Chi Scholars are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement and community involvement. Minimum gpa 3.0 Application available online @ www.us.tzuchi.org or http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 2, 2015 111. California Seed Association Ginny Patin Memorial Scholarship is available seniors who have an interest in the seed industry and or agriculture in general, financial need and are an affiliate of the California Seed Association. applications avaliable on line at www.calseed.org Deadline is February 13, 2015 112. Asian pacific Fund Scholarship available for Asian seniors. There is a wide range of eligibility requirements please see webiste for more information @http://www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships Deadline is February 20, 2015 113. AHS ­ Ferreria Family Scholarship is offering scholarships to AHS seniors. Must attend a 2 year or 4 year college; be active one extracurricular activity. Min gpa 3.0 Must submit a 300­500 word essay on “Describe how this scholarship would impact your education goals” application online @ Ferreria Family Scholarship or http://ferreriaproduce.com/scholarship/ if you have any problems uploading drop off transcript to Mrs. Lanz’s office. Deadline: April 1, 2015 114. MHS - Diane Lynn Reid Romero Memorial Scholarship is available to MHS seniors
pursuing a teaching career. Min gpa 2.5 Essays required.Application@ http://goo.gl/WV071n
Deadline: March 6, 2015
115. MHS ­The MHS Class of 1972 is offering two $500 scholarship to MHS Seniors. 1. Scholarship is based on academics and activities with a 3.5 min gpa. 2. Scholarship is based on financial need, academics and activities with a 3.5 min gpa. Application.available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: February 25, 2015 116. Department of Transportation is offering a scholarship to a student who will pursue a transportation related career which encompasses an array of areas which include, but are not limited to: Engineering, Communications, Accounting, Landscaping, Legal, Information technology, Business Administration and construction. Minimum gpa 2.6 Application available @ www.dot.ca.gov/dist10 Deadline: March 28, 2015 117. Young Professionals Network Scholarship and Internship is available to seniors interested in a career as a Real Estate agent, Mortgage Lender, Title officer or related field. Must be a resident of Merced County and active in extracurricular activities. Must submit a personal essay describing yourself including; goals, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Recipient will receive tuition for required classes, testing and licensing fees. Mentoring and internship programs also available. Applications available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 26, 2015
118. The Jesus Salvador Gallegos Memorial Scholarship Is available to seniors at GVHS who have been involved in Community Service, extracurricular activities. Please note specific details if working with “Relay for Life” Application available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 26, 2015 119. Hilmar Cheese Company is offering scholarships ­ 3 different scholarships: 1. Child of a Dairy producer who ships milk to Hilmar Cheese Company 2. Child of a Hilmar Cheese Company Employee 3. Undergraduate Agriculture Major. Complete eligibility criteria & Guidelines available @ http://www.hilmarcheese.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=1807 Applications available @ http://www.hilmarcheese.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=2030 Deadline: March 1, 2015 120. AHS/BCHS ­ Rebecca Starr Roveto Memorial Scholarship is available to students attending AHS & BCHS both male and female. Must attend a four year college or university. Minimum gpa 3.3. Selection is based on academic achievement, activities, community service and financial need. Applications available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: February 25, 2015, 121. All ­ Merced Golden Lions Scholarship is available to seniors attending a 2 year or vocational school. Must have at least 100 community serves hours. Minimum gpa 2.5. Applications available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 6, 2015 122. 2015 Essay Contest Climate Change ­ See website for detailed instructions; must submit an essay on “What if anything, is your community doing to address climate change?” along with other critieria see website @http://www.csus.edu/calst/contests.html Deadline January 30, 2015 123. Albert Lee Wright Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship ­ is for graduating seniors entering college for the first time. Students who show a strong interest in Science, technology, Engineering or math to honor a migrant farmworker student who has overcome barriers presented by mobility, who has performed strongly academically, and who has provided service to his or her community. Bases on Financial need Application available online @ http://goo.gl/WV071n Deadline: March 25, 2015 125. Northern California Scholarship Foundation is offering $28,000 scholarships to high school seniors. Student and parent must be US citizens, high GPA and SAT scores, financial need. Must submit MUHSD Generic application by (and NCSF supplemental form https://docs.google.com/a/muhsd.org/forms/d/1OnO_HPSCyoEzOXQD4xpn8rAk5dzXbZG9d8
FWRUswy5s/viewform ) Deadline: January 24, 2015 126. Castle/Atwater Kiwanis club Scholarship is offering a scholarship to AHS or BCHS seniors who participate in Key Club or Leadership activities (club president, team captain, ASB leadership, Community service project or who have overcome obstacles). Applications available in Mrs. Lanz’s office or online at http://goo.gl/NQS3Pq Deadline is March 16, 2015 127. Merced 20­30 Club Scholarship Is available to seniors who have been involved in Community Service with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Must submit an essay on the clubs mission statement "One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child." along with application. Application available online @ http://goo.gl/NQS3Pq Deadline: April 15, 2015 128. Delia Gonzales Memorial Scholarship is available to an AHS senior who plans to attend a four year college. Based on community service record (minimum 200 hours), 4 year college, essay, financial need and minimum GPA 3.0.Applications online http://goo.gl/NQS3Pq Deadline: March 31, 2015 SUBMIT ONE “MUHSD GENERIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” to be eligible for a variety of local scholarships based on funding and criteria. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS submit a Generic application by February 20, 2015. Available @ http://goo.gl/WV071n 129.
MHS ­ The Munawer Scholarship ­ participation in Varsity level tennis ( priority will be given to athletes who participated all four years), minimum of 100 hours of community service, 3.5 GPA or higher 130.
MHS ­The John P. Montano Memorial Scholarship students interested in teaching and coaching; competed in a varsity sport; Minimum GPA 2.5 131.
MHS/GVHS FFA Boosters students who are FFA members 132.
MHS ­ Nebeker Vision Health Care for health care majors, 4 yr college, 3.3 and above and extracurricular activities 133.
MHS ­ Lakshmireddy Lakireddy & Narayana Lakireddy Memorial Scholarship 134.
MHS ­ Naomi Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship 135.
MHS/GVHS ­ Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Scholarship 136.
Merced Breakfast Lions is offering scholarships: ➢ MHS ­ Leo Club Members given by Merced Breakfast Lions Club ­ Leo Community Service and Academic Scholarship emphasis is on Community 137.
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Service, Minimum GPA 3.0 ➢ GVHS ­ Mort Morov Memorial given by Merced Breakfast Lions Club must be enrolled in a music class and have participated in music performances as a musician. "Preference will be given to students wishing to pursue a music related career".Minimum GPA 3.0 MHS ­ Betty Jackson Memorial Scholarship ­ pursuing higher education MHS ­ Merced Sunrise Rotary Club MHS ­ Drama Club Scholarship MHS Class of 1960 Scholarship ­ female MHS senior who plans to attend Merced College MHS ­Steven O and Val Larie Preece Beal Memorial Scholarship ­ students planning to attend a two or four year college who are currently in an Industrial Arts Drafting class. Minimum GPA 2.75 MHS/ GVHS ­ Merced Garden Club majoring in floriculture, horticulture, plant science, agriculture or related field. All ­ The Jim Acker Memorial Scholarship Minimum gpa 2.80. GVHS/MHS Charles Ogletree Scholarships are now available to African American seniors at GVHS or MHS. AHS/BCHS/GVHS/MHS ­ Pete Fluetsch-Fluetsch & Busby Insurance Scholarship students attending Merced College; majoring in Ag GVHS ­ Doug Bondi Memorial Scholarship GVHS ­ Helen Nixon Memorial Scholarship GVHS ­ J. Leroy Mudd Scholarship ­ GVHS Faculty Scholarship is available to seniors pursuing becoming a teacher GVHS ­ Herbert H. Cruickshank Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors who are planning to attend either a 2 or 4 year college, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 preference will be given to students who have participated in extracurricular activities and will be majoring in education but is not required. 151.
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GVHS ­ Golden Valley Lady Cougar Boosters Club is offering scholarships to GVHS female athletes who participated in GVHS varsity volleyball. GVHS ­ Tina Church Memorial Scholarship student who has participated in a varsity sport at least one year and is planning to attend Merced College; Must submit letter of recommendation from a coach and a teacher; Minimum GPA 3.0 GVHS Peguero Family Scholarship member of FFA, major in agriculture and attend a 2 or 4 year college AHS ­ Karen Bizzini Scholarship female, based on grades, community service and activities, Minimum GPA 3.85 AHS ­ AARP Scholarship academic or vocational majors AHS/BCHS ­ Daniel Caton Memorial Scholarship students who attended McSwain AHS ­ Atwater Rotary Club “Tets Morimoto Ag Scholarship” Ag major AHS/BCHS ­ Atwater Rotary Club Scholarship camp Ryla, Interact, Leadership positions AHS/BCHS ­ Livingston Hills Ferry Scholarship ­ Charles Parle Masonic majoring in education/teaching and min GPA of 3.0 AHS ­ James Brewer Memorial AHS ­ Jeremy Gouveia Memorial Scholarship AHS ­ Pamela K Brewer Scholarship LHS ­ Walter Weimer Family two or four year college, based on math, science, Ag and activities LHS ­ George Yagi Memorial Scholarship majoring in ag or related field, participation in FFA; Minimum gpa 2.5, 2 or 4 year college LHS ­ Livingston Rotary International Scholarship two year or four year college; participation in camp Ryla LHS ­ Livingston High School Class of 59’ vocational degree at community college or trade school min GPA 2.5 LHS ­ Fred and Lorraine Worden Memorial Scholarship participation in extracurricular activities all 4 years, completed 200+ hours, Min. GPA 3.0, 2 or 4 years college LHS ­ Kimberly Hawkins Gore Scholarship business or teaching major; Min GPA 3.0 LHS ­Bob Olson Scholarship given by Livingston Lions Club exceptional ag student LHS ­ Livingston Lions Club outstanding student who show potential of being successful LHS ­ Calvin Okuda Memorial Scholarship deserving student min. GPA 2.0 LHS ­ Carol Guerrero Memorial Scholarship ­ Need based and overcome obstacle LHS ­ Ralph Gomez Memorial Scholarship ­ community service, athletics, LHS ­ High School Key Club Scholarship LHS ­ Sanford Moberly Memorial Art Scholarship ­ outstanding art student LHS ­ Crystal Souza Memorial Scholarship majoring in nursing or agriculture; attending Merced College LHS ­ Woody Campini Memorial Scholarship ­ 200+ Community service hours, Min. GPA 3.0 and 4 year college LHS ­ Rinks Sano Agriculture Scholarship ­ majoring in Ag related majors LHS/GVHS (rotation) ­Al Dibblee and Independent Agents and Brokers of Merced and Mariposa Counties who plan to attend Merced College, have financial need, and plan to pursue a Business related major; Minimum gpa 3.0 BCHS ­ Music Booster Scholarship ­ 4 years of participation in music BCHS ­ Taylor Morrow Memorial Scholarship ­ participation in Farm Power BCHS ­ Buhach Colony Thor Award ­ Multiple sports participation, preference given to F.A.N Students. All ­ Mario Granado Memorial Scholarship music, baseball, softball, obstacles, community service 183.
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AHS/BCHS/GV/MHS ­ Multicultural Connections Scholarships 4 year college, African American ethnicity ALL ­ Merced County NAACP #1047 Scholarships African American ethnicity ALL ­ Clarence Prince Scholarship ­ competitive, leadership positions, community service LHS­ John Alvarez Memorial Scholarship LHS­ Karina Lau Memorial Scholarship music related major, participated in music class 2 or 4 year college ?ALL­ Coury J. Peterson Memorial Scholarship ­ possible at all. 150.
If you are having trouble with the link or need further information please contact Mrs. Diele @ [email protected].