Scholarship Opportunities

All Scholarships require current Seniors to complete and submit their financial aid application (FAFSA).  The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be submitted beginning October 1 -March 2nd annually.  All seniors need to apply for financial aid even if attending Community College in the Fall. Link:  FAFSA APPLICATION LINK

Class of 2025, be sure to choose the correct college year: 2025-2026 you will begin college 7/1/25 (approximate date).  

        ~~~UPDATED  11/20/24

All Senior students should be searching for Scholarships and applying for them (see links below). There are many search possibilities – google your specific major, college, community service, etc.  Come see Mrs. Bondy during snack and lunch! Never pay a fee to apply for any scholarship!  

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ALL STUDENTS AGE16 AND OLDER – VARSITY TUTORS SCHOLARSHIP/ESSAY CONTEST – OPEN -

– DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY BASED ON THEIR PROMPT!   KEEP CHECKING THIS LINK EVERY MONTH FOR THEIR NEW PROMPT!       ENTER HERE

The Hagan Scholarship - has the potential for $7,500 - per Semester!  Applications are due before Sunday,  December 1,2024!  Criteria - 3.5 or above GPA. Must enroll in an eligible four-year college following high school graduation. Applicants must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until 9/2/25. Applicant's adjusted gross household income reported for 2023, must not exceed $100,000. Applicants must apply for FAFSA and Cal Grant and any other Federal/State college assistance student may be eligible for.    APPLY AND READ ALL CRITERIA

Community Foundation of the Verdugos offers eight different scholarships. CFVERDUGOS WEBSITE    Online application will open December 1, 2025 - due date is March 4, 2025! Keep in mind they will require letters of recommendation and your official transcript.  You will need to plan ahead and get it submitted BEFORE the deadline!