SCHOLARSHIPS
Military-Related Resources
For scholarship resources specifically for members of the military and their families, as well as prospective members of the military, visit the links below:
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With the addition of the Post 9/11 Bill, financial aid opportunities for veterans and active duty military students have increased tremendously. Unfortunately, navigating the complex financial aid system remains difficult and time-consuming, causing many students to lose out on valuable financial help. To bridge this gap, PublicHealth.org has created a financial aid guide for military servicemembers and their families.
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Full Tuition Scholarships
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The Gates Scholarship, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is a highly-selective, last-dollar scholarship for Pell Grant-eligible high school seniors from minority backgrounds. The Gates Scholarship aims to help students maximize their potential by attaining academic excellence through college graduation.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: September 15, 2019 (NOW CLOSED) |
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The Jack Kent Cook Foundation's College Scholarship Program is a highly-selective scholarship for high-achieving high school seniors with unmet financial need who intend to enroll full time in an accredited four-year college beginning in Fall 2020. Visit the JKCF website for more information on the scholarship program, benefits, eligibility, the application process, and more.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior Amount: $40,000/Year Deadline: November 13, 2019 |
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The Department of Defense's Science, Math and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship is a "scholarship to service" program that was established in an effort to promote the presence of talented, innovative, and brilliant scientists, engineers, and researchers within the Department of Defense (DoD). SMART Scholars are pursuing technical degrees (bachelors, masters, and PhDs) in STEM fields currently in high demand by the United States government. While recipients will receive full tuition, they will also receive monthly stipends, health benefits, book allowances, and summer internship opportunities. SMART Scholars are guaranteed a civilian position within their sponsoring facility upon completion of their degree.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Senior Amount: Full Tuition Deadline: December 3, 2019 |
Partial Monetary Scholarships
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In 250 words or less, answer the propt: "Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you'd hide and the top five things you'd bring to stay alive."
Age/Grade Requirement: 13 years or older Amount: $2,000 Deadline: October 31, 2019 |
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Do you enjoy giving presentations to spread a "wealth of knowledge" or want to improve your public speaking skills? Do you care about being prepared for the real world? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Ambassador Program allows you, and even your friends, to share tips and resources pertaining to monitoring credit, budgeting, saving, online safety, rentals and housing, student loans and scholarships, and even employment scams. The more you present, the higher your chances of winning are!
Age/Grade Requirement: Grades 9-12 Amount: $1,000-$2,500 Deadline: October 31, 2019 |
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Award honors students' postiive contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Awardees will receive national recognition, a scholarship, and an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C.
Age/Grade Requirement: Middle or High School Amount: $6,000 Deadline: November 5, 2019 |
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Choose one of the following topics to write your 500 to 700-word ConfidentWriters Scholarship essay on:
1: Is technology making people smarter or dumber? 2: What was your first experience making money? 3: What's your dream job and why? 4: What is the most dangerous type of sport and why? Age/Grade Requirement: None. All Grades Welcome. Amount: $300-$700 Deadline: January 15, 2020 |
Ethnic Scholarships
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The Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholars are offering monetary scholarships to low-income high school students from Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent with demonstrated need. APIA Scholars are typically the first of their families to attend college, are community service oriented, and demonstrate leadership potential.
Age/Grade Requirement: High School Seniors Amount: $2,500 to $20,000 Deadline: January 22, 2020 |
Scholarship Search Tools
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For a complete list of fly-in and diversity programs being hosted by colleges and universities across the nation, visit CollegeGreenLight. Fly-in programs are programs that allow prospective high school seniors to visit college/university campuses (oftentimes with travel expenses completely covered).
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Internship Opportunities
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The Pathmaker Level I internship gives high school students the opportunity to actively learn about what it takes to succeed in both high school and the healthcare field from mentors at the Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. Pathmaker interns have the opportunity to attend shifts/rotations in acute care, progressive care, imaging, rehabilitation, intensive care, and emergency care departments.
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