Senior Scholarship Opportunities
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The following programs are not sponsored by the Redondo Beach Unified School District.
Publicization does not constitute or imply endorsement; rather, it is a community service.
Independent Scholarships
Does not require the Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio.
Independent scholarship information is available at the listed websites and from the Nest.
You will be responsible for submitting all required documents by the application due date.
Please read each scholarship description carefully.
CHECK OUT NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LISTED BELOW.
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CSEA Chapter 57 Scholarship
Application due to the Nest: March 22, 2024
Click here to download application.
The CSEA Chapter 57 will provide scholarships for high school seniors whose parent or grandparent is a classified employee of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, and who is a current member of CSEA Chapter 57 in good standing.
Submit application with required documents to the Nest by March 22 before 3:30pm.
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AYSO Scholarships
AYSO Regions 17, 18, and 34 are offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Click on links below to download applications. You are reponsible for submitting applications and required documents by the deadlines. No expections!
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Apply by: April 1, 2024
Scholarship application details below.
Redondo Beach Educational Foundation Legacy Scholarship
Three $1,000 Scholarships To Be Awarded!
Three $1,000 Scholarships To Be Awarded!
The RBEF Legacy Scholarship is funded through the Senior Class Gift program established by the RUHS Class of 2023. Each year Senior Class gifts are pooled together to fund scholarships for the class that follows. This ongoing chain of giving back leaves a legacy of support for each other and exemplifies the philanthropic mission of RBEF in support of: Our Kids. Our Community. Our Legacy.
Scholarship Criteria:
Applicants must have attended RUHS or Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School for all four years, have a 3.5 GPA or higher (unweighted), hold a Leadership role at RUHS or Dreizler in extracurricular, athletics and/or in the community, 2+ years of community service and attend a college or trade school in the fall.
Application will also require a resume and transcript accompanied by a cover letter that addresses the following:
• How will you use what you have learned in RBUSD schools to leave a legacy on your community and enhance your post-high school experiences?
• What are your post-high school plans?
• Are there any financial circumstances you and your family are facing (such as financial need or Pell Grant Eligibility) that you would like the committee to consider?
• What are your post-high school plans?
• Are there any financial circumstances you and your family are facing (such as financial need or Pell Grant Eligibility) that you would like the committee to consider?
Send cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript to:
[email protected] no later than April 1, 2024.
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Rolling Hills Palos Verdes Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Apply by: March 15, 2024
Click here to apply.
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Cabrillo Civic Club Scholarship
Apply by: March 15, 2024 (postmarked)
Click here to download application.
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California is awarding $500 scholarships to students who meet the following criteria:
Portuguese descent, 3.50 minimum weighted GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities
Portuguese descent, 3.50 minimum weighted GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities
Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15th.
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College should never be out of reach for a family member of the sea services. The Navy League Foundation guarantees this support by awarding scholarships to high school seniors who will attend college in the fall. Navy League Foundation scholarships are available to children and grandchildren of veterans or active duty sea service men and women, who have served in: the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine, or U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
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The SoCalGas Scholarship Program encourages students to pursue higher education and supports their academic endeavors. Our objective is to create a diverse pool of future scientists, mathematicians, technology experts, and engineers that can help address the complex issues our communities face today and tomorrow.
4-Year University Program
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a high school senior with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Live in the SoCalGas service territory
- Plan to attend a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. for the 2024/2025 academic year.
- Plan to enroll in an eligible major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Finance, Accounting. Medical-related fields are not eligible.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Community College or Trade School Program
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a high school senior or current college undergraduate with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Live in the SoCalGas service territory
- Plan to attend a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-year college or trade school in the U.S. for the 2024/2025 academic year.
- Plan to enroll in an eligible major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Plumbing, Electrical HVAC, or Welding. Medical-related fields are not eligible.
- Demonstrate financial need.
SoCalGas or any other Sempra Energy company employees, elected officials and employee’s children/grandchildren, and children of retired employees are not eligible to apply.
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The Beach Cities Masonic Lodge is proud to offer the E.F. Dinty Mohr College Scholarship Fund (EFDM). EFDM scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors that will be attending an accredited two (2) year or four (4) year institution of higher learning such as a college or vocational school as a full-time undergraduate freshman. Annual awards are $1,000 per year.
Application form and required documents must be post marked or delivered to the Lodge mailbox on or prior to April 1st. No exceptions to this rule. Awards are announced in May.
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The Italian Catholic Federation (I.C.F.) is a National Roman Catholic Fraternal Organization composed of persons of Italian ancestry who are of the Roman Catholic Faith.
To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:
- Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or,
- Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”
First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 150 applicants. First year scholarship winners are eligible for second, third, and fourth year awards of $500, $600, and $1,000 respectively.
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Apply by: April 1, 2024
Click here to download application.
Scholarships are open to all students of Japanese American ancestry residing in the South Bay JACL Chapter area and a member of the JACL. Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors and planning to attend a college or university.
Students are required to fill out only one application. The scholarship committee will select the recipients for each scholarship based upon the requirements posted on each scholarship.
Kiichi Egashira Memorial Scholarship
Open to students planning to attend or attending a college or university pursuing a bachelors or graduate degree in Physical and Biological Sciences, Engineering and/or Mathematics.
Janice Kobata Zoeger Memorial Scholarship
Open to students planning to attend or attending a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree in any field of study relating to biological sciences, foreign and/or ancient language or business.
The Ernest K. Tsujimoto Memorial Scholarship
The Tsujimoto Family will award a memorial scholarship to a student planning to attend or be enrolled in a college or university in pursuit of an Undergraduate/Graduate Degree majoring in the STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering or Math.
Gardena Valley Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship
Open to High School seniors only, who are planning to attend a college or university pursuing a bachelors degree in any field of study.
David & Lily Nakatani Scholarship
Open to High Seniors only planning to attend a college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree majoring in the STEM fields.
Students are encouraged to see the South Bay JACL website for more information, membership and the scholarship application form at: www.sbjacl.org.
All information and supporting documents MUST BE COMPLETE in order for your application to be considered. Materials submitted separately are not accepted, everything must be in one packet.
Send the completed application to: [email protected] by no later than April 1, 2024.
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Apply by: April 1, 2024
Click here to download application.
The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating high school senior who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in fall 2024. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.
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Apply by: April 12, 2024
Click here to apply.
Applications for the Jerry Gaines Scholarship are now open. Named in honor of our former board member and dedicated volunteer, this program is designed to empower and support our community’s future leaders.
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