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(Additional information about each scholarship is available in the Career Center)

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Come to our Career Center to review the NEW Scholarship/Financial Aid Booklet with fifty pages of the latest scholarship websites for you to review (to many pages to copy for everyone).

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

California Strawberry Scholarship Program is available for children of strawberry farm workers.  Awards are between $200 and $5,000.  Applications are available online at www.calstrawberry.com and in our Career Center.                       APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2010

Lynelle Hankins Memorial Math-Science ScholarshipThis $1,000 scholarship is for students of Buena High who are majoring in math or science.  Application is available in our Career Center. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 24, 2010

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority:  Applicants must be of African-American descent and have a 2.75 GPA or above.  Application is available in our Career Center.           APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 9, 2010

Los Hermanos de Stanford ScholarshipTwo $800 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding Latino students based on academic excellence, community service and cultural awareness.  Attending Stanford University is NOT a requirement.   Application can be downloaded at:  http:www.stanford.edu/group/hermanos/cgi-bin/newHermanosSite/ayout/template/main_layout.php                                                                                                APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 9, 2010

Mitz-Khan-a-khan Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is giving $500 scholarships to two Ventura area students.  Applicant must submit a letter of recommendation and an essay of 150 words or less telling who you are and the things you do.  Application available in our Career Center.                                                                      APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 15, 2010

Fabric of Society Essay Competition:  De La Rosa & Co. will award a $2,000 scholarship to a Buena student.   Applicants must write a 600-800 word essay, be in good standing and on track to graduate in 2010.  Application is available online at www.ejdelarosa.com and from your English teacher. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 16, 2010

Channel Islands Masonic Lodge:  One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Buena High student.  Applicants must have 3.5 GPA and plan to attend a two or four-year college.  Application is available in our Career Center. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 19, 2010

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Scholar:  One page application worth up to $50,000.  Short essay (300-500 words) required with specific essay question, three letters of recommendation, sealed copy of high school transcript and a long essay (500-700 words) with specific essay question. Winners attend a formal dinner at the Reagan Library in May.  Come by our Career Center ASAP for an application. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 15, 2010

Chad Briner Memorial Baseball Scholarship:  For any graduating Buena senior who has actively participated in the Buena baseball program and who will continue to play baseball in college.  GPA of 2.5 or higher is required.  This is a merit award given to a student with a strong work ethic, good attendance, and good conduct both at school and in the community.  Application is available in our Career Center.            APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 25, 2010

VCCAA Ventura County Chinese-American Association – Two essays are required.  Student need not be of Chinese descent to apply.  Application is available in our CareerCenter.                                                                                APPLICATIONS DEADLINE:  March 30, 2010

Arizona Press Women:  APW offers a $1,000 scholarship to students who wish to study journalism at an Arizona college or university.  Application is available in our Career Center or online at www.azpw.org/scholarship.html.                       APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 11, 2010

Telesis Community Credit Union:  Applicants must either join or already be a member or have an immediate relative who is a member of Telesis Community Credit Union and must have a GPA of 2.0.  Eight (8) $500 scholarships will be awarded.  Application is available in our Career Center.            APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 15, 2010

VUEA:  Ventura Unified Education Association (for children of Certificated VUSD Personnel).  Must have 3.0 GPA and have met the UC and CSU eligibility requirements.  Application is available online at www.vcea.org and in our Career Center.                                                                                    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 15, 2010

VCEA:  Ventura Classified Employees Association (for children of Classified VUSD Personnel)  There are a total of four $1,000 dollar scholarships awarded; three based on merit and one based on financial need and citizenship.  Must have 3.0 GPA for merit based.  Application is available online at www.venturaclassified.org and in our Career Center APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 16, 2010

Rotary Club of Ventura East:  Selection for this scholarship will be based on academics and financial need.  Application is available in our Career Center.                       APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 12, 2010

California Women for Agriculture:  Applicant must be pursuing a career in agriculture or related subject areas.  Student and/or parent must be employed in Ventura County agriculture and must be member of FFA, 4-H, or Grange.  Application is available in our Career Center.                      APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 30, 2010

Olivas Links Men’s Golf Club is offering a $1,000 Scholarship to assist a boy or girl attending a community college or  a four-year university.  Applicant must be actively involved in high school golf and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Application is available in our Career Center.                    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 8, 2010

River Ridge Senior Men’s Golf Club is offering a $1,000 Scholarship to assist a boy or girl attending a community college or a four-year university.  Applicant must be actively involved in high school golf and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Application is available in our Career Center.                   APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 8, 2010

Nylen Trust: Emma Nylen Trust Fund is based on financial need and student motivation.  Approximately 20-50 scholarships are provided through the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura every year.  Application is available in our Career Center.                                                                                APPLICATION DEADLINE:  May 21, 2010

McDonald’s Association:  Four types of scholarships – application available in our Career Center.

1.       RMHC/African American Future Achievers;

2.       RMHC/Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement;

3.       RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources;

4.       RMHC/Scholars Making a long standing commitment to education

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 12, 2010

National Latino Peace Officer’s Association:  Students need not be Latino, but merely promote diversity in school/work-place.  Consideration will be given to those students interested in law enforcement careers.  Please go to the website: www.nlpoavc.com for an application.                 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 12, 2010

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Scholar:  One page application worth up to $50,000.  Short essay (300-500 words) required with specific essay question, three letters of recommendation, sealed copy of high school transcript and a long essay (500-700 words) with specific essay question. Winners attend a formal dinner at the Reagan Library in May.  Come by our Career Center ASAP for an application. APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 15, 2010

Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California, Inc.:  Applicants must be of Portuguese descent, maintain a GPA of 3.5, meet university entrance requirements, participate in at least three extra-curricular activities, and present three letters of recommendation.  Application available in our Career Center.    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 15, 2010

Soroptimist of Camarillo:  Applicants must be female high school graduating seniors planning to pursue a degree in math or science or a related field at CSUCI.  Students must meet the requirements for admission to the UC system.  Financial need considered but not required.  Award amount: $1,500.  Essay required, certified transcript and two letters of recommendation.  Application information in our Career Center.APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 26, 2010

AHEPA:  Scholarship for women planning to attend post-secondary education after high school.  Must be of Greek descent or related to a member of AHEPA.  Application available in our Career Center.    APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 31, 2010

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.:   Applicants must be accepted into a four year university for the 10-11 academic year, have a GPA of 3.0, and be an African-American senior female.  Nu Omicron Zeta will award TWO scholarships to be paid over four continuous years.  Application information available at the Career Center.   APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 2, 2010

C.S.E.Civil Service Employees – Insurance Company – is launching a Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Program for 2010, and essay competition for high school seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees.  Scholarships of from $500 to $1500 will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers.   Application in our Career Center.  APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: Monday, April 5, 2010

NAWIC:  National Association of Women in Construction for students interested in pursuing careers in the construction industry (architecture, construction management, trades and mechanical engineering).  Application  available in our Career Center.                                                 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 10, 2010

Ventura Downtown Lions Club:  Applicants must be full-time High School students, have financial need, planning to attend college, and demonstrate areas of serving his/her community during High School years.  Application available in our Career Center.                                                 APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 16, 2010

Student Insights 2010 Student View Scholarship Program is offering $8,000 (total) in scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.  No SAT or essay required.  Log on to www.student-view.com before the DEADLINE of APRIL 22, 2010.  *Make sure you are not charged a fee for this application!

A.P.W.A. American Public Works Association: Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a college or university and study engineering/public works related major.  Civil/Structural Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical Engr; Traffic/Transportation Engr.; Geology/Geotechnical Engr.; Geographic Info. Systems; Sanitary Engr.; Environmental Sci.; Public Admin.; Construction Managm.; Architectural Sciences; Land Surveying; Urban Planning; Public Managem.; Geography. Application website: http://ventura.apwa.net/  Some additional information in BHS Career Center. Submit applications to your high school counselor for review before submitting.                                                             APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: Friday, April 23, 2010

Buenaventura Senior Men’s Golf Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior boy or girl who is actively participating in a high school golf program this year and who plans to attend a community college or four year university.  Applications are available from BHS Athletic Director, or the BHS Career Center or at Online website: http://www.bsmgc.org                           APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Friday, May 7, 2010

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION: Scholarships for graduating seniors with 3.2GPA, of Roman Catholic faith, and of Italian ancestry.  Web site: www.icf.org  App. in our Career Center.       DEADLINE: March 15, 2010

C.S.E.Civil Service Employees – Insurance Company – is launching a Youth Automobile Safety Scholarship Program for 2010, and essay competition for high school seniors who are children of full-time or retired public employees.  Scholarships of from $500 to $1500 will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers.                 APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: Monday, April 5, 2010

A.P.W.A. – American Public Works Association: Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a college or university and study engineering/public works related major.  Civil/Structural Engineering; Mechanical or Electrical Engr; Traffic/Transportation Engr.; Geology/Geotechnical Engr.; Geographic Info. Systems; Sanitary Engr.; Environmental Sci.; Public Admin.; Construction Managm.; Architectural Sciences; Land Surveying; Urban Planning; Public Managem.; Geography. Application website: http://ventura.apwa.net/  Some additional information in BHS Career Center. Submit applications to your high school counselor for reviewing before submitting                                                                                                                   APPLICATION RECEIPT DEADLINE: Friday, April 23, 2010

Buenaventura Senior Men’s Golf Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior boy or girl who is actively participating in a high school golf program this year and who plans to attend a community college or four year university.  Applications are available from BHS Athletic Director, or the BHS Career Center or at Online website: http://www.bsmgc.org            APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Friday, May 7, 2010

Student Insights – 2010 Student View Scholarship Program is offering $8,000 (total) in scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.  No SAT or essay required.  Log on to www.student-view.com before the DEADLINE of APRIL 22, 2010.  *Make sure you are not charged a fee for this application!

F.I.D.M. – Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising – Totelly FIDM Scholarship – Totelly competition for $1,000 scholarship.  www.fashionclub.com        More info. in our Career Center.  Also:  “Three Days of Fashion,” spend three days at one of the Fashion Institutes in June.  Find out more at www.fidm.edu     

VETERANS for PEACE: Scholarships for high school seniors who plan to continue their education by attending a university, community college, technical or trade school. email entry to: lalapapa@ix.netcom.com         More information in our Career Center.    DEADLINE: April 6, 2010

C.W.G.G.F. – CA Grape Growers: www.cwggf.org  Scholarship for children of California vineyard employees. Deadline: March 30, 2007.

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Ventura County Community Foundation – V.C.C.F. Scholarship Program – Approx. One Million given annually to V. Co. students.

Scholarship applications available mid-November 2009.   Go to website to print Application and Guidelineswww.vccf.org/scholarships.html

NEW- VCCF student pre-registration required before DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 5, 2010!

VCCF Scholarship Application packets receipt DEADLINE is Friday, January 8, 2010

START NOW to get letters of recommendation, transcript copies, and write that essay!   Complete the application BEFORE Winter Break!  

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Hey Seniors !  Do you recall the steps to apply for F.A.F.S.A.?   Regarding scholarships, any monetary awards you receive will not get to you or to your school unless you apply for F.A.F.S.A. – January 1 to March 2. Website: Pin #: www.pin.ed.gov  / www.fafsa.gov

***Also, turn in your GPA Verification form to your Buena counselor ASAP to facilitate qualifying for Cal Grant monies!            

Come to our Career Center to review the NEW Scholarship/Financial Aid Booklet with fifty pages of the latest scholarship websites for you to review (to many pages to copy for everyone).

UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS for SECOND SEMESTER 2010See New BHS Career Guidance Tech. for information.

Channel Islands Mason’s Lodge; McConnell (Buena) Scholarship; V.C.E.A.-Ventura Classified Education Association (for students of Classified staff members); V.U.E.A.-Ventura Unified Education Association (for students of teachers); The Rotary East Club (just Buena students are eligible); Rotary East Vocation Scholarship; Ronald Reagan Library Scholars (one-page application); Chad Briner Memorial Scholarship (for Baseball); Ventura County Star (newspaper) Scholars; Lynnelle Hankins Memorial Scholarship (for math or science); Army Reserve Honorees (chosen by Counselors);  BE WATCHING FOR THESE IN UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS

C.S.U. Long Beach – National Achievement and National Hispanic Recognition Scholars: Candidates must be planning to enroll at CSU Long Beach for the Fall of 2010.  www.CSUMentor.edu for more information.  Application packets in our Career Center.

BORCHARD – Eric Borchard Memorial Scholarship (graduate of Ventura College), $1,000 scholarship for tuition, board, books and/or materials during college attendance at Ventura College.  Minimum GPA 2.3.  Preference for students with documented physical or learning disability and/or a student entering Nursing or Paramedics as a major.  No deadline shown. 

BROOKS INSTITUTE – High School Scholarship Program: Three scholarships for $12K each for students that have familiarity with programs in visual, media, and design fields.  GPA of 3.0.  More info. and preliminary application in BHS Career Center.

S.C.C.T.A. – So. Cal. Cable & Telecommunications Assoc. – Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 depending on the students excellence in leadership, grades, essay, and contributions to his/her community. Essay topic: “…plans for a future in cable and telecommunications (Business, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Engineering, Network Programming, Gov’t Affairs, Customer Relations, Video Production, Human Resources, Finance and Media/Communications and more).  Applications at: www.sccta.org  DEADLINE: Friday, March 12, 2010

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION: Scholarships for graduating seniors with 3.2GPA, of Roman Catholic faith, and of Italian ancestry.  Web site: www.icf.org  App. in our Career Center.        DEADLINE: Monday, March 15, 2010

C.W.G.G.F. – CA Grape Growers: www.cwggf.org  Scholarship for children of California vineyard employees.DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 30, 2007.

VETERANS for PEACE: Scholarships for high school seniors who plan to continue their education by attending a university, community college, technical or trade school. email entry to: lalapapa@ix.netcom.com       More information in our Career Center.      DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

V.U.E.A. – Ventura Unified Education Association (for children of Certificated VUSD Personnel).  Must have 3.0 GPA and have met the UC and CSU eligibility requirements. App. in Career Center. DEADLINE: Thursday, April 15, 2010

F.I.D.M. – Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising – Totelly FIDM Scholarship – Totelly competition for $1,000 scholarship.  www.fashionclub.com         More info. in our Career Center.  Also:  “Three Days of Fashion,” spend three days at one of the Fashion Institutes in June.  Find out more at www.fidm.edu  No deadlines shown.               

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, Texas: SMU Hunt Leadership Scholarship – for “Demonstrated Extraordinary Leadership” …proven and likely future leadership ability…planning to attend SMU.  Website: www.smu.edu/hunt           

MEDIA ARTS INDUSTRIES – Music Careers in College: Film/Video; Photography; Audio/Recording Arts; Acting; Audio/Video Production; Broadcasting; Filmmaking/Editing; Sound/Audio Engineering.  Main website: http://www.collegebound.net/media-arts-school-guide/  More information in our Career Center.        

C.T.A. – Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship:  Five $2,500 scholarships for children of members of the California Teachers Association.  For more information go to www.cta.org      

DAVILA Scholarship Fund – Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 – Students working in the food industry or sons and daughters of parents working in the food industry, may apply.  Application at: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/avila           

VANDERBILT UNIV.-Nashville, Tennessee: They have several financial aid packages available to interested students – Go to website at www.vanderbilt.edu/financialaid           

C A U T I O N

If a scholarship application asks for $$money$$ run the other way!  They should not be asking for money as part of your scholarship application!  Let someone in the Career Center know if this happens.  Thank you.

Come to our Career Center to review the NEW Scholarship/Financial Aid Booklet with fifty pages of the latest scholarship websites for you to review (to many pages to copy for everyone).

UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIPS for SECOND SEMESTER 2010:  See New BHS Career Guidance Tech. for information.

Channel Islands Mason’s Lodge; McConnell (Buena) Scholarship; V.C.E.A.-Ventura Classified Education Association (for students of Classified staff members); V.U.E.A.-Ventura Unified Education Association (for students of teachers); The Rotary East Club (just Buena students are eligible); Rotary East Vocation Scholarship; Ronald Reagan Library Scholars (one-page application); Chad Briner Memorial Scholarship (for Baseball); Ventura County Star (newspaper) Scholars; Lynnelle Hankins Memorial Scholarship (for math or science); Army Reserve Honorees (chosen by Counselors);  BE WATCHING FOR THESE IN UPCOMING NEWSLETTERS.  I will be retiring Dec. 30, 2009 and I wish you the best of luck in all that you do throughout your life. Warmest regards, Mrs. C. Nelson        

BIG SUN Scholarship: $500 to $12,000 awards.  http://www.bigsunathletics.com  DEADLINE: June 24, 2010.

MUGU Crows Club scholarship  W. J. Coffey Memorial Scholarship - The Missile Technical Historical Association will provide 4 $1,000 scholarships.  Application due date is March 31, 2010. Essay extremely important.  More information available in BHS Career Center.  Application available soon at: www.mugucrows.org

Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Categories: Academic Awards for graduating high school seniors; Athletic Scholarships; Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for summer of 2010.  Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian descent; enrolling in an accredited school (fall 2010); Athletic scholarship-must be purusing a career in Sports or other sports-related professions. The application website is: www.sonsofitalyca.org      APP. DEADLINE: March 3, 2010

S.C.M.O.T.C. for Twins!  The Southern California Mothers of Twins Club is proud to announce their 21st Annual Scholarship for twins, triplets, higher order of multiples and Mothers of Twins.  Download app. at: www.scmotc.org                        

The Ayn Rand Institute offers their annual Atlas Shrugged Essay Contests: Prizes range from $50 to $10,000.  Go to website for all the details: http://www.aynrand.org                      

Get Money For College: 1.7 Million unique scholarships… at CareersAndColleges.com

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FREE ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:

            Scholarship Research Network Express:           www.srnexpress.com

            Wired Scholar:                                     www.collegeanswer.com/index.isp       

            Absolutely Scholarships:                                   www.absolutelyscholarships.com

            Fresch:                                                             www.freschinfo.com

            FastAID:                                                          www.fastaid.com

   

            SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES YOU CAN BEGIN TO INVESTIGATE:

            www.petersons.com     www.csac.ca.gov         www.ed.gov     www.finaid.org

The AMERICAL LEGION scholarships at www.legion.org                        American Legion Military Sources:

  1. National H.S. Oratorical Contest                                              U.S. Army – www.GoArmy.com  
  2. Samsung American Legion Scholarship                                     U.S. Air Force – www.AirForce.com           
  3. American Legion Legacy Scholarship                                        U.S. Marines – www.Marines.com              
  4. Eagle Scout of the Year                                                            U.S. Coast Guard – www.GoCoastGuard.com           
  5. Respiratory Nursing Scholarship Fund                                       U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs – www.va.gov           
  6. A. L. Nat’l President’s Scholarship
  7. A. L. Girl Scout Achievement Award               “College Fee Waiver” – program benefits the spouse and
  8. A. L. Auxiliary Scholarship                                  children of U.S. Veterans: www.cacvso.org 

LATINO COLLEGE DOLLARS – www.latinocollegedollars.org

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND – www.hsf.net         

ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION SCH. – www.icf.org       

AMERICAN FEDERATION of TEACHERS – www.aft.org/aftpluls/scholarships/index.htm

F.I.D.M.-National Scholarship – http://fidm.com/about/scholarship-competition/overview.html

Financial Aid for Active Members, Veterans, & Dependents of servicemen: www.legion.org     

        Anne Gannett – Music – $1,250 – www.nfmc-music.org             

        K. F. Gruber Scholarship – Blinded Veterans – www.bya.org     

        W. S. Stuhr Scholarship Fund – to sons & daughters of active military personnel.

                        stuhr-students@earthlink.net           

        Disabled Veterans – interest-free loans - $2,500/year-write: Nat’l Educ. Loan Fund Director,

                        DAVA National Headquarters, 3725 Alexandria Pk, Cold Spring, KY 41076

        Scholarships for Military Children Program – www.militaryscholar.org    

Private Sources: Education Student Aid Programs: Amer. Dental Assoc.

        ADA Endowment and Assistance Fund, Inc. at www.ada.org   

                        Dental Assisting - 10 - $1,000 scholarships

                        Dental Hygiene – 15 - $1,000 scholarships

                        Dental Student – 25 - $2,500 scholarships

                        Minority Dental Student – 25 - $2,500 scholarships

                        Dental Laboratory Technology – 5 - $1,000 scholarships

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                        American Medical Technologist – www.amt1.com       

                        American Welding Soc. Found. – www.aws.org/foundation

                        Imagine America Foundation – www.imagine-america.org

                        Foundation of The National Student Nurses’ Assoc., Inc. – www.nsna.org           

                        Intel Science Talent Search – www.sciserv.org/sts      

                        National College for Nuclear Training – www.nei.org  

                        Orphan Foundation of Americawww.orphan.org

                        Society of Automotive Engineers – www.sae.org         

                        United Negro College Fund – www.uncf.org/scholarships

                        American Geologic Institute – www.agiweb.org/mpp  

                        American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautic Found. – www.aiaa.org          

                        American Institute of Architectswww.archfoundation.org

                        American Institute of Certified Public Accountantswww.aicpa.org      

                        American Respiratory Care Found. – www.arcfoundation.org   

                        Harry S. Truman Scholarship Found. – www.truman.gov            

                        Institute of Food Technologistswww.ift.org             

                        National Federation for the Blind – www.nfb.org

                        National Society of Accountants – www.nsacct.org    

                        National Society-Daughters of the American Revolution – www.dar.org

                        Native American Education Grants – ksmith@ctr.pcusa.org                      

                        Print & Graphics Sch. Found. (PGSF) – www.pgsf.org 

                        Society of Explor. Geophysicists Found. (SEG) – http://foundation.seg.org            

                        Society of Women Engineers – www.swe.org

*Scholarships are for graduating seniors unless otherwise specified in the write-up. Information may be requested from Mrs. Nelson in the BHS Career Center.

Remember to request copies of transcripts early, as needed for scholarship applications.

The American Legion also publishes a 150 page book "Need A Lift" that includes Educational Opportunities, Careers, Loans, Scholarships & Employment information. Come by the Career Center to review this valuable tool.

Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarships: An online directory of scholarships available only to seniors in Ventura County can be viewed at the following websites http://www.vccf.org or http://vccf.csuci.edu.

http://www.fastweb.com is a free scholarship search service that provides access to thousands of scholarships sponsored by private foundations, organizations, and agencies!

Remember to request copies of transcripts early, as needed for scholarship applications.