Senior Scholarship Opportunities
This program is 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
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Amazon is committed to building a diverse future for the tech industry—and to supporting underserved students with dreams of STEM careers. The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship awards up to a $40,000 scholarship to those pursuing higher education in computer science, robotics, or hardware engineering, along with internship opportunities at Amazon. Apply today to become one of the 400 students that earn this amazing win-win opportunity!
Eligibility Requirements
- Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
- Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Must demonstrate financial need.
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Created in memory of Burger King Co-Founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the Burger King℠ Scholars program provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families. Scholarships are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service.
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Equitable Excellence Scholarship® is the flagship program of Equitable Foundation, the company’s charitable-giving arm. The enhanced scholarship program includes renewable scholarships and engagement to create pathways to opportunities for aspiring college students. This year, Equitable Foundation has a renewed focus to recognize students who demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in their school, local community, or work activities.
To support students throughout their academic journeys, Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board.
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ACS Scholars Program
Application opens: December 1, 2023
Apply by: March 1, 2024
Click here to apply.
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year.
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The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
- Earn a $10,000 renewable scholarship - up to $40,000 total - for tuition, school fees, books, supplies, and on-campus room and board
- Attend an exclusive, all-expenses-paid Scholars Retreat in California
- Receive support throughout their leadership journeys in college and beyond
Eligibility Requirements
- Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
- Display strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
- U.S. Citizen
- Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2024-2025 academic school year
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The Edison Scholars Program recognizes students who want to be makers of tomorrow. 30 high school seniors will receive $50,000 to help them follow their dreams in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) empower them to change the world.
For more information on the program and the application, visit edisonscholars.com.
Requirements:
1. Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.
2. Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.
3. Applicants must live in Southern California Edison’s service area- link opens in new window.
4. The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video and potentially participate in a final interview. Don’t stress, these are just ways to get to know you better.
5. Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible.
For more information on the program and the application, visit edisonscholars.com.
Requirements:
1. Must be a high school senior with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university and show financial need.
2. Eligible STEM majors include computer and information systems, engineering, engineering technology, management information systems, mathematics, natural resources and conservation and physical sciences.
3. Applicants must live in Southern California Edison’s service area- link opens in new window.
4. The top 50 finalists will be required to submit a short video and potentially participate in a final interview. Don’t stress, these are just ways to get to know you better.
5. Dependents of Edison International and SCE employees and retirees are not eligible.
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Your education doesn’t end once you walk across that high school graduation stage. That’s why California State PTA has two scholarships to help you achieve your continuing education dreams and life goals.
Two scholarships are available for your application:
- Volunteer Service Scholarship — This scholarship recognizes graduating seniors for their volunteer service in schools and communities, allowing them to register for courses at accredited colleges, universities, and trade, or technical schools. Applicants must be PTA members graduating from a California high school between January 1 and June 30 of the current academic year.
- $500 Dr. Ralph E. White Graduating Senior Scholarship – Honoring the volunteer and public-service legacy of Dr. Ralph E. White and his wife, Eleanor, this additional scholarship provides $500 each to two successful applicants of the Volunteer Service Scholarship who intend to pursue a career in the medical field.
Applications, reference forms/letters, and all supporting documents must be received in the California State PTA office by February 1. All applicants are notified of their status in March. Scholarship winners receive a letter of congratulations and a recognition certificate from California State PTA along with a check.
For questions and more information, please contact the California State PTA at [email protected].
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The 2024 LA Military Charitable Fund (LAMCF) Scholarship program for graduating high school seniors who are dependents of an active duty/retired Armed Forces member or Department of Defense civilian is accepting applications from Dec 1, 2023 through Feb 28, 2024.
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Sons of Italy Western Foundation
Apply by: March 1, 2024
Click here to apply.
The Sons of Italy Western Foundation announces the availability of scholarships ranging from $500 to $5000 for graduating seniors from the Class of 2024:
- Academic Awards for graduating high school seniors
- Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for graduating high school seniors for the summer of 2024
- Career Education for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in a skilled field
The requirements for applying for a 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 or Trade School in the Fall of 2024
For additional information please contact Scholarship Committee Chairperson Rosemarie Biagetti Vanderhaar at [email protected] or cell/text: 626.222.7768.
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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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Check back in February 2024!