2009 Scholarship Opportunities
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Scholarship Information This site will be updated frequently--please visit often to see the most recent additions. |
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The link below will give detailed information about what must be included with the application form in order for your application to be complete.The link below will give detailed information about what must be included with the application form in order for your application to be complete. Instructions for FBHS General Scholarship Application FBHS General Scholarship Application Form Senior Recommendation Information Form Please click HERE to view a sample resume. |
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Mendocino County Farm Bureau Scholarship This scholarship is to give aid to students who have a desire to start a an ag-related field. The scholarship award is based on leadership skills, high school or college GPA, extra-curricular activities and "a commitment to study agriculture." You must be enrolled in a trade school, college or university full time. Applications are available in the counseling office. This application has a postmark deadline of March 15.
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Italian Catholic Federation be Roman Catholic have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
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Mendocino Study Club Suggested GPA of 3.5 + To apply: FBHS general application with a cover page for the Mendocino Study Club Submit to the FBHS counseling office March 26 deadline |
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Mendocino County Youth Project The Youth Project is once again offering to help a student by giving a $500 educational grant. Their award is designated for a student who has specifically aimed at those students who have overcome significant challenges in graduating from high school. To learn more and for instructions to apply please click on the link below. Deadline to apply is April 1. |
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Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors A GPA of 3.0+ is recommended in order to apply for this scholarship. To apply: Make a cover page for the Coastal Mendocino Association of Realtors Photo copy your FBHS application 0Send your application to: Anna Borcich The applications may also be hand-delivered to the above address. Deadline for application is April 1. |
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Shoreline Riders Inc. Scholarship This scholarship is open to all; it is not limited to members of the Shoreline Riders organization. Please click on the link below to see information about how to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is April 1 |
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Region 14 of the American Iris Society This award shall be given to a student demonstrating interest in iris activities with the Region 14 or pursuing a career in horticulture, floriculture, landscaping, nursery production, or a related field. Applications are available in the counseling office for this scholarship. This application must be postmarked by April 2. |
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Civil Service Employees Insurance Group This scholarship is for students who are children of full-time or retired public service employees. Scholarships of $500 - $1500 will be awarded based on the merit of student essays that propose ways to reduce the accident rate among teenagers. The application is available at http://www.CSEinsurance.com. Deadline for applications TO BE RECEIVED is April 5. |
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The Community Foundation of Mendocino County website displays information on scholarships that are available to FBHS seniors. The California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund offers scholarships in honor of Ukiah teacher Bessie Scott. One scholarship is awarded annually to a student starting at a four-year college with plans to become a teacher. The California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Hilmer Finne Scholarship Fund offers scholarships in honor of Hilmer and Vivian Finne. One scholarship is awarded annually to a student starting at a four-year college with plans to pursue a career in music or music education. Susan Juhl, in honor of Jerry Juhl has created a fund for the arts that gives a scholarship each year to a student starting a four-year college to study performing arts including music, dance,theatre, film, and puppetry. Awardees are selected for their potential for career success in the performing arts and their prior academic performance (a 3.0 GPA is desired, but not required.) The link below will give you the information needed to apply for any of the three scholarship described above. The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Postmark deadline for these scholarships is April 9. |
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Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce To apply: Make a Cover Page for the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. Photocopy your ENTIRE FBHS General Application: application page, resume, essay, letters of recommendation Request a new transcript from the Counseling Office. Enclose all in a folder and mail to: Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce POSTMARK YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN APRIL 9 OR hand deliver it to 217 S Main St by APRIL 9. |
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Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society Criteria:
The application for this scholarship is a photocopy of your entire FBHS General Scholarship Application along with a new cover page and a statement of your interest in earth science or related major, and also a letter of recommendation from your science teacher if your scholarship letters are not from that person. The completed application is to be mailed to: Scholarship Committee Mendocino Coast Gem & Mineral Society PO Box 868 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Postmark deadline for this scholarship is April 15. |
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Fort Bragg Girls' Softball Association To be eligible for this the applicant must have played softball with this organization. To apply: This organization accepts the FBHS general application with a new cover page. Mail the application to: Fort Bragg Girls' Softball Association attn: Scholarship Committee PO Box 154 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Deadline to apply is April 15. |
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Fort Bragg Kiwanis Foundation To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must have been an active Key Club member during his/her last four semesters at FBHS. The application is available in the counseling office. Please send your completed application to: Kiwanis Scholarship Committee PO Box 295 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Deadline for this application is April 15. |
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Mendocino - Lake County Medical Society Health Careers Scholarship The Mendocino-Lake County Medical Society Health Careers Scholarship Committee is offering a $5000 scholarship to a qualified high school senior with a sincere interest in pursuing a career as a physician, nurse, or other healthcare profession who has been accepted to a college, university, or related school. An initial $1000 award will be followed with $1000 annual awards for up to four years based on progress reports. A student from a Mendocino County high school will be selected in time for the award to be presented at the FBHS graduation ceremony. Application MUST BE RECEIVED in Santa Rosa no later than April 15. |
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Portuguese Historical and Cultural Society To be eligible, student must be of Portuguese descent and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in the counseling office. Postmark deadline for this scholarship is April 16. |
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THE FORT BRAGG ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
• Make a Cover Page indicating which of the above-named scholarships you are applying for (you may apply for just one of the three) Enclose all in a folder and postmark it by April 23 addressed to: Fort Bragg Rotary Club Scholarship Committee |
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Empire College Business - Law - Technology - Medical If you are planning to attend Empire College, please pick up this scholarship application in the counseling office. Completed applications must be received in Santa Rosa by April 26. |
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Mendo Lake Credit Union To be eligible for this you must have an open account with the Mendo Lake Credit Union. This organization will accept our FBHS General Application, but your essay must be about your post college plans and goals as they pertain to your field of study. The essay is to be 200 words or fewer. The remainder of the application can be just as the one you submitted here with a cover page stating that it is for the: Mendo Lake Credit Union Scholarship Please send your completed application to: Mendo Lake Credit Union 526 S State Street Ukiah, CA 95482 This application must be received in Ukiah before April 30. |
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Sons of Italy Vocational Scholarship (You do not have to be Italian to be eligible!) Applications are available in the counseling office. The address for the applications is not printed on them. Please mail your completed application to: Tami L. Mee, Youth Services Manager Career Technical Education Mendocino County Office of Education 2240 Old River Road Ukiah, CA 95482 This application must be received in Ukiah before April 30. |
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American Legion Auxiliary Sequoia Unit #96 Ellen Taylor Memorial Scholarship The American Legion and Auxiliary is a national organization composed of honorably discharged veterans. One of the main purposes of this organization is that of furthering the education and welfare of persons who desire to obtain higher educational training. The ability to succeed in schools of advanced learning and financial need are emphasized in the selection of recipients. Primary consideration will be given to scholastic achievement, qualities of leadership, vocational promise, and sincerity of purpose. Unusual talents will be recognized. The award will be granted following graduation from high school during the student’s first semester of enrollment, or equivalent, at an institution of higher learning. Should recipient not make use of the award within nine (9) months of the award, then a first or second alternate will be considered. The Executive Board of the American Legion Auxiliary and the scholarship committee will make the final decision in selecting a candidate. To be eligible for this award the applicant must:
To Apply:
American Legion Auxiliary, Sequoia Unit #96 Ellen Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Enclose all of the above in a folder and mail to: American Legion Auxiliary Sequoia Unit #96 PO Box 908 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 This application MUST BE RECEIVED BY the committee before April 30. |
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Fort Bragg Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship You must be enrolling in a trade or technical program with a course of study that will be completed in to be two years. • Make a Cover Page stating that the application is for the: • Photocopy your ENTIRE FBHS General Application: application page, resume, essay, letters of recommendation Enclose all in a folder and mail to: Fort Bragg Community Federal Credit Union POSTMARK YOUR APPLICATION NO LATER THAN MAY 1 -- OR hand deliver it to: Fort Bragg Community Federal Credit Union @ 120 N Franklin St |
| Mendocino County Cattlemen's Association's Rudy Mora Beef Scholarship (Intended for students who have been accepted or are attending an accredited college, university, or trade school) To be eligible, the student must have high moral character, good citizenship, strong work ethics, financial need and have been active in 4-H. Also, the student must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applications are available in the counseling office. Application deadline is May 1. |
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Fort Bragg Lions Club Scholarship Criteria: Citzenship -- (20 pts.) This includes the student's community involvement, extra-curricular activities, and leadership qualities. Essay -- (20 pts.) The student is required to write an essay presenting a brief background of themselves, their career goals, and why they feel they deserve the scholarship. Grammar, spelling and punctuation will also be considered in the scoring process. The essay should not exceed two pages in length. Grade Point Average -- (20 pts.) The student's grade oint average will be scored on a sliding scale, from 4.0 - 0 points for a 2.0. Students with a GPA below 2.0 will not be considered for the program without requesting an exception from the committee. Financial Need -- (20 pts.) A scoring system based on family income will award points to the student based on their need for financial assistance in achieving their educational goals. "Vocational" nature of student's goals -- (20 pts.) Since the scholarship is designed for a students with a vocational career goal, points will be awarded for students planning to attend a vocational program versus a 4-year university program. All graduating seniors from all Fort Bragg High Schools are encouraged to apply. You may use your FBHS scholarship application, but please re-read your essay and adjust it to fit the above guidelines. All applications should be submitted to the High School counseling office no later than May 7th 2010. |
