Stockdale High School
Scholarship Scoop
February / March – 2015
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Financial Aid Forms
(FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Apply now for the FAFSA and it MUST be filed by –
March 2nd.
Go to www.fafsa.gov. All students need to complete the FAFSA.
Colleges cannot offer merit nor need based scholarships without a
FAFSA on file.
You will also need Pin # to serve as your electronic signature. You need
one and also one parent. Go to www.pin.ed.gov
GPA Verification forms: Mrs. Michael will complete this form for all
seniors who have their SS# on file. This is done electronically.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & INFORMATION
Student Scholarships.org Many scholarships and deadlines vary.
ScholarshipExperts.com Many scholarships and deadlines vary.
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Veterans' Tribute Scholarship – American Legion: available to children and grandchildren, of all U.S. military veterans, active duty,
Reserves and National Guard. Check out websites: www.srnexpress.com or www.legion.org Deadline: Unknown
DISCUS AWARDS: Honoring the All-Around High School Student. They award a new $2000 scholarship every month. Check it out at
www.discusawards.com
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND – General College Scholarship: The requirements are that you are of Hispanic heritage, be a U.S.
citizen or an eligible non-citizen. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher. Apply at www.HSF.NET. Go to Graduating High
School Seniors link. Deadline: Varies
American Legion: www.legion.org/needalift Deadline: Varies
ASIAN PACFIC FUND: Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships DEADLINE: FEB. 20
HOWARD AND MAMIE NICHOLS SCHOLARSHIP available to all graduating seniors who plan to enroll full time in college next fall and
have achieved at least a 3.0 high school GPA. Deadline: February 28 www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/wellsfargotrust
THE THERESA CORTI AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP available to graduating seniors who have maintained a 2.0 and plan to major in
Agriculture or an Ag related field. Deadline: February 28 www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/wellsfargotrust
BUICK ACHIEVERS: Based on dedication in and out of the classroom. Apply online at www.buickachievers.com. DEADLINE:
FEBRURAY 28.
CSUB FIRST TIME FRESHMAN: Apply at www.csub.edu/finaid/types/schol/ Deadline: March 2
2015 YOUNG WOMAN DEFINIG PHILANTHROPY AWARD: Must have demonstrated a philanthropic spirit through personal
giving/and or leadership. DEADLINE: MARCH 3
W.E. DRURY SCHOLARSHIP: Applicant must plan to attend either a 4-year bachelor’s degree program or a 2-year associate of arts
degree program and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Deadline: MARCH 3 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
JOHN A BIDART SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Based on overall performance and financial need. DEADLINE: MARCH 3 RETURN
TO MRS. MICHAEL
MCGREGOR SCHOLARSHIP: Available to all music students graduating from Stockdale High School. Deadline: MARCH 3 RETURN TO
MRS. MICHAEL
NELSON SCHOLARSHIP: Available to all graduating seniors from Stockdale - MINIMUM 3.0 GPA. Deadline: MARCH 3 RETURN TO
MRS. MICHAEL
DALE SCOTT & CO. SCHOLARSHIP: Applicant must be female and pursuing a career in either finance or political science.
Deadline: MARCH 3 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
THELMA RAE SELF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: Available to high school seniors who have been involved in music programs. Student will
be chosen on the basis of need and musical promise. Scholarship may be renewed if the student progresses. Deadline: MARCH 3
RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
JUAN ARRACHE MEMORIAL TRUST FUND: Essay contest 500-750 words on the subject of Honesty, Integrity and Courage.
DEADLINE: MARCH 3 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
FRAME MY FUTURE: www.framemyfuture.com DEADLINE: MARCH 3
MICHAEL METTLER: Must plan to major in Ag. DEADLINE: MARCH 6
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE INCOMING FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP available to all students enrolling for the 205 fall semester.
Scholarships range from $100.-$500. Deadline: March 6 https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/finaid/scholarships
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KERN CO. FARM BUREAU: Must be majoring in Agriculture. DEADLINE: MARCH 8
ITALIAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Available to catholic graduating seniors of Italian descent who have at least a 3.2
GPA Deadline: March 15
KOHL’S CARES FOR KIDS: Based on community service. DEADLINE: MARCH 15 APPLY AT www.kohlskids.com
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $500 - $5500 scholarships available. www.kernfoundation.org DEADLINE: MARCH 15.
ROD & BOB GRIMM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: Parent must be an hourly employee of Grimmway Farms. Deadline: March 15
KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: Scholarships ranging from $500 to $5500 www.kernfoundation.org DEADLINE: MARCH 15
CABRILLO CIVIC CLUB: Must be of Portuguese descent. DEADLINE: MARCH 15.
CANERS FOUNDATION: Must plan to major in horticulture related field. DEADLINE: MARCH 15
Association of Energy Service Companies: The applicant must be (1) the legal dependent (spouse, natural child, stepchild, or
adopted) of an employee from an AESC member company in good standing at the national level: OR (2) a bona fide employee of the
National AESC member company. www.aesc.net DEADLINE: MARCH 16TH
WOMEN’S CLUB OF BAKERSFIELD: MINIMUM 3.0 GPA, INVOLVED IN SCHOOL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. DEADLINE:
MARCH 18 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
MAYOR’S SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: Must be a resident of Bakersfield and plan to attend a local College or
university. (Bakersfield College 3.0 GPA required, Taft College 3.0 GPA required, or Cal State University Bakersfield 3.25 GPA
required.) Deadline: March 24
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE: Must have a 3.0 GPA, community involvement, financial need, Resident of Kern Co. DEADLINE: MARCH 26
CSEA CHAPTER #81: Minimum 3.0 GPA and your parent or guardian must be a member of CSEA Chapter 81. Deadline: MARCH 27
CALIFORNIA ALARM ASSOC: For children of active duty law enforcement and fire service personnel. DEADLINE: MARCH 27
Democratic Women of Kern is granting a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating female senior who is either a registered Democrat or
who has at least one parent or legal guardian who is a registered Democrat, and will be enrolling in an accredited College or Trade
school in the fall of 2015 and have a minimum 2.0 DEADLINE: MARCH 27.
CALIFORNIA WINE GRAPE GROWERS: Must be related to someone who is a wine grape grower. DEADLINE: MARCH 27
www.cwggf.org
KERN PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: Must be a foster child, attend college in the Fall. Essay required. DEADLINE:
MARCH 31.
BRIGHTHOUSE: 2.5 or better GPA, based on activities and community involvement. www.brighthouse.com/futureleaders
DEADLINE: MARCH 31
US BANK SCHOLARSHIP: Must enroll in a 4 year university/college. www.usbank.com/scholarship. Deadline: March 31
BAKERSFIELD CHINESE WOMEN’S CLUB: Must be of Chinese descent, minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadline: March 31
HARVEY BROCKMEYER: Must be a member of Key Club or a child or grandchild of a KC Kiwanian. DEADLINE: MARCH 31
Peter Pasula Mortgage Solutions “Study Habits Scholarship” Attend an accredited college. www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com
Deadline: April 1.
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VISIONARY SCHOLARSHP: APPLY AT WWW.AMERICANCOLLEGEFOUNDATION.ORG DEADLINE: APRIL 1
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS: Must plan to major in Civil or Environmental Engineering/Science. DEADLINE: ARPIL 1
AMERICAN PETROLEUM: Show interest in the petroleum industry or a closely related field. DEADLINE: APRIL 2.
EARL WARREN JR. HIGH: Attend Warren for a minimum 2 years and 3.5 GPA or above. DEADLINE: APRIL 6
Jessica Ann Cooper Memorial: Must have been a Stockdale Cheerleader or played Stockdale Softball for a minimum of 2 years.
Deadline: April 8 Return to Mrs. Michael
CHOUNG FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP: A minimum 3.0 GPA, school & community activities, attend a 4 year university/college and
financial need (based on family income vs. cost of attending a college. Deadline: April 8 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
STOCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP: Minimum 3.0 GPA, based on activities and academics. Deadline: April 8 RETURN TO
MRS. MICHAEL
CONTRERAS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION: A minimum 2.5 GPA and not more than a 3.5 GPA and financial need are qualifying
requirements. Deadline: April 8 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
NATIONAL HONOR SOCITEY: Must have been a 3 year member of NHS. Deadline: April 8 RETURN TO MRS. MICHAEL
HALL AMBULANCE MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP: For high school graduates planning to attend a Junior college or State University in the
fall. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to major in the medical field – paramedic, EMT, nurse, physician, dentist,
hygienist, etc. Deadline: April 10
FRIAR TUX SHOP: Based on a combination of academic success, school/community involvement and financial need. DEADLINE:
APRIL 15. www.friartux.com/schools
BILL DOLAN LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP: Must major in law enforcement or criminal justice, 3.0 GPA OR ABOVE, lived in
Kern County for the past 5 years. DEADLINE: April 17
ASPIRING FASHION & ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSIONALS: DEADLINE: JUNE 1.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship: Essay contest for $1000 scholarship. www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline: June 14
BigSun Scholarship: Must be active in high school sports. http://www.bigsunathletics.com Deadline: June 21
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