All Scholarships require current Seniors to complete and submit their financial aid application (FAFSA).  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be submitted beginning October 1 -March 2nd annually.  All seniors need to apply for financial aid even if attending Community College in the Fall. Link: www.fafsa.gov

Class of 2024, be sure to choose the correct college year : 2024-2025 you will begin college 7/5/24 (approximate date).  

        ~~~UPDATED 9/18/2023 - BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST  - SEE BELOW!

All Senior students should be searching for Scholarships and applying for them. Never pay a fee to apply for any scholarship!  Visit one or all of the search sites below:

• https://www.fastweb.com/
• https://www.gusd.net/Page/13700 
• https://studentscholarships.org/
• https://www.goingmerry.com/ 
• https://www.scholarships.com/
• https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/
• https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/
• https://www.cash4college.csac.ca.gov/
• https://www.peerlift.org/scholarships
• https://scholarships360.org/fafsa-101-guide/
• https://start.scholarsapply.org/
• https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs
• https://www.unigo.com/
• https://www.wisegeek.com/ 
• https://www.agbu-scholarship.org/dates (Armenian General Benevolent Union)
• Access Scholarships Free Search Engine

JUST A FEW MORE CHANCES TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP - DO YOUR OWN SEARCHES ON THE ABOVE SITES - CHECK FOR CRITERIA AND APPLICATION DUE DATES!

• FOR ALL SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS - YOU CAN STILL ENTER TO WIN!  THE MORE YOU ENTER, THE GREATER YOUR CHANES OF WINNING!  2023 Discover^® Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes!   2023 Scholarship Sweepstakes through 1/31/2024: We’re giving away one $5,000 scholarship each month this year. The earlier your college-bound students and parents enter, the more chances they have to win. No lengthy application or essay required. Please share our new scholarship flyer with your families. See Official Rules for details.  END OF MONTH DEADLINES FOR EACH MONTHLY ENTRY PERIOD - SEE OFFICIAL RULES!   SWEEPSTAKES ENDS ON 1/31/2024

Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) is offering senior women a scholarship! STAR Scholarship provides up to $2,500.  Each applicant must be sponsored by a local PEO Chapter.   Begin their application process here:   PEO STAR SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE

• Each applicant is given 30 days from the date you receive their link from the STAR supervisor to complete and submit all required information/recommendations.  Be sure to readd through all their criteria and submission instructions.  Always ask teachers and your counselor for a letter or recommendation AS SOON AS YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE APPLYING. Provide them with complete instructions.  ACT NOW, check website for all deadlines!

VARSITY TUTORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST - $200 - Students age 16 and older can enter:     ENTER   

Next contest opens September 1 - 15, 2023!  IF YOU DON’T ENTER, YOU DON’T WIN!

The Milken Scholars Program is excited to announce that the Nomination Period for the 2024 program will be open from October 16^th - November 17^th 2023! Established in 1989, the Milken Scholars Program celebrates and supports academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, as well as school and community service among college-bound students who have overcome social, economic or other obstacles.  If you are interested in this scholarship, please see your counselor.

SENIORS - $$ FOR COLLEGE - ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT - ONE OF THE LARGEST AWARDS POSSIBLE!

VISIT:  They are looking for leadership… https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm  for all criteria. APPLICATIONS DUE BEFORE NOVEMBER 13, 2023 (this is the earliest due date - See your counselor before you begin your application ).  Always give your recommenders plenty of time to respond!  See Mrs. Bondy if questions during snack and lunch.  

The 2024 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 13, 2023. ENF awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2024.   Legacy Awards:  The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2023.  Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 5, 2024.  Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.  For any questions, please contact Ruth McNevin (mcnevinr@aol.com).