SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN - Long Beach Unified School District
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN - Long Beach Unified School District
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN - Long Beach Unified School District
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<strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong> <strong>BULLETIN</strong>05 09<br />
Scholarships are primarily for seniors, unless otherwise noted. Applications are available online. Scholarships not<br />
available online can be obtained in the Career Center. PLEASE allow ample time to complete applications neatly.<br />
Keep copies for your personal scholarship file. See Ms. Arceo, room 115 for any questions.<br />
BLACK MANAGERS ASSOCIATION CITY OF LONG BEACH<br />
Deadline: postmarked by May 8 th<br />
Amount: not specified<br />
! African-American seniors graduating from LBUSD<br />
! 2.7+GPA<br />
! proof of enrollment at a four-year college or university within 6 months of high school graduation<br />
! submit official transcripts<br />
! typed 250-500 word essay: “Living in a Time of Change”<br />
! include extracurricular activities, awards, community service & other accomplishments<br />
! 2 letters of recommendation required<br />
! finalist must be able to interview during the week of May 11 th between 4:30pm-7:30pm<br />
! include recent photograph no larger than 5X7<br />
SOUTHEAST ASIAN <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: postmarked by May 8 th Amount: $2,000<br />
! must be of Southeast Asian ancestry (applicant or at least one parent born inVietnam, Laos,or Cambodia)<br />
! college bound<br />
! demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities in school and/or community<br />
! two letters of recommendation & transcripts<br />
! download application at www.csulb.edu/~dtoji/apply.pdf<br />
PROPELLER CLUB – ILWU MEMORIAL <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: must be received by May 10th Amount: $500 - $1,000<br />
! for seniors who demonstrate strong academics<br />
! applicant must have outstanding citizenship & a record of school and community service<br />
! essay required<br />
! must have interest in international trade, global logistics, transportation or related industries<br />
LONG BEACH ROTARY SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARDS<br />
Deadline: must submit to Ms. Arceo by May 11 th<br />
Award<br />
! must have 2.0+GPA<br />
! write a short statement (not more than a page) describing how you have placed service above self; applicant<br />
may write about a school, community, or personal experience<br />
! selected students will receive a plaque and be recognize at a luncheon aboard the Queen Mary<br />
ROBERT J. ADAMS MEMORIAL <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: Must be submitted to Ms. Arceo (115) or Mrs. Ponce (Career Center, 715) by May 11th<br />
Amount: to be determined<br />
! must plan to attend college Fall 2009 & major in the Visual Arts<br />
! personal statement describing interest in majoring in the Visual Arts<br />
! one letter of recommendation & transcript<br />
PAULA KEARNEY (SCHUCK) MEMORIAL <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: Must be submitted to Ms. Arceo (115) or Mrs. Ponce (Career Center, 715) by May 11th<br />
Amount: to be determined<br />
! must plan to attend a community college and/or enter a non traditional career<br />
(for example: female – law enforcement, engineering, male – nursing)<br />
! essay on college plans & one letter of recommendation<br />
DANA LANCTOT MEMORIAL <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: Must be submitted to Ms. Arceo (115) or Mrs. Ponce (Career Center, 715) by May 11th<br />
Amount: to be determined<br />
! college bound senior involved in the swim or water polo teams for two or more years<br />
! 3.0+ GPA<br />
! essay topic: “What Aquatics Has Meant To Me?”<br />
! letter of recommendation from coach & transcript<br />
STEVEN ROTTY MEMORIAL <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: Must be submitted to Ms. Arceo (115) or Mrs. Ponce (Career Center, 715) by May 11th<br />
Amount: to be determined<br />
! must plan to attend college Fall 2009 & major in Astronomy or Engineering<br />
! personal statement describing interest in majoring in Astronomy or Engineering<br />
! one letter of recommendation & transcript
<strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong> <strong>BULLETIN</strong> continued 05/09<br />
MICHAEL MONAGHAN HONORARY <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: Must be submitted to Ms. Arceo (115) or Mrs. Ponce (Career Center, 715) by May 11th<br />
Amount: to be determined<br />
! must plan to attend CSULB Fall 2009 and pursue career in teaching or counseling<br />
! 3.0+GPA<br />
! Good citizenship and attendance<br />
! No application; submit a 1 page essay about “Why you are entering the education field and why you deserve<br />
a scholarship?”<br />
SSS GOOD SAMARITAN ASSOCIATION <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: May 11, 2009 Amount: $500<br />
! must be of Samoan descent<br />
! 3.0+GPA<br />
! demonstrate outstanding academic achievement & leadership; church &/or community involvement<br />
! two-page biographical essay and include future educational plans<br />
! no application, but turn in essay to Ms. Arceo room 115<br />
LONG BEACH COUNCIL PTA <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: must be received by May 12 th Amount: $500<br />
! for seniors planning to attend LBCC<br />
! 2.0+GPA and submit two letters of recommendation<br />
! parent/guardian must be a PTA/PTSA member<br />
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EQUAL JUSTICE IN AMERICA (NAEJA)<br />
Deadline: must be postmarked by May 15th<br />
! seniors with a 2.5+GPA<br />
! must be a U.S. Citizen<br />
! biographical sketch, two letters of recommendation & transcript<br />
Amount: not specified<br />
MILLIKAN PTSA SENIOR <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: must be submitted to Career Center by May 21 st Amount: $200<br />
! parent or self must be a member of PTSA<br />
! two letters of recommendation<br />
! essay: “How your four years at Millikan prepared you for college and your future”<br />
HAL NAHEM <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: must be received by May 30 th Amount: $250<br />
! must hold a Technician level FCC Amateur Radio License or higher<br />
! for more information, contact Carina Lister at 562 570 5752<br />
CITE <strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong><br />
Deadline: must be postmarked by May 31 st Amount: $3,000<br />
! must be African-American and a U.S. Citizen<br />
! 3.0+GPA<br />
! college bound and plan to major in a Business related major<br />
! must attend ERG leadership conference August 7 & 8, 2009<br />
! download application at www.forcite.org/forcite/scholarships.asp<br />
CBC SPOUSES EDUCATION FUND & CBC CHEERIOS BRAND HEALTH INITIATIVE<br />
<strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong>S<br />
Deadline: postmarked by June 1 st<br />
Amount: not specified<br />
! must pursue an undergraduate degree full-time<br />
! 2.5+GPA, exhibit leadership ability, & participate in community service<br />
! two letters of recommendation, essay, college acceptance letter, photo and transcript required<br />
! download application at www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html<br />
! must mail application to 100 W. Broadway, Suite 100 <strong>Long</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>, CA 90802<br />
Attn: CBC Scholarship Application<br />
! for more information, contact Daysha Austin 562 436 3828 or Daysha.Austin@mail.house.gov<br />
<strong>SCHOLARSHIP</strong> INFORMATION/WEBSITES AVAILABLE ON-LINE<br />
www.fastweb.com www.meritaid.com www.cappex.com www.finaid.org<br />
www.latinocollegedollars.org www.schoolsoup.com www.blackexcel.org www.uncf.org<br />
www.athleticaid.com www.scholarships.com www.TuitionFundingSources.com<br />
www.collegeanswer.com www.scholarshipcoach.com<br />
www.ecampustours.com www.dollarsforscholars.org
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