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: www.fafsa.gov

Class of 2024, be sure to choose the correct college year : 2024-2025 you will begin college 7/5/24 (approximate date).  

        ~~~UPDATED 10/20/23 - BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST  - SEE BELOW!

All Senior students should be searching for Scholarships and applying for them. Never pay a fee to apply for any scholarship!  Visit one or all of the search sites below:

• https://www.fastweb.com/
• https://www.gusd.net/Page/13700
• https://studentscholarships.org/
• https://www.goingmerry.com/ 
• https://www.scholarships.com/
• https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/
• https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/
• https://www.cash4college.csac.ca.gov/
• https://www.peerlift.org/scholarships
• https://scholarships360.org/fafsa-101-guide/
• https://start.scholarsapply.org/
• https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs
• https://www.unigo.com/
• https://www.wisegeek.com/ 
• https://www.agbu-scholarship.org/dates (Armenian General Benevolent Union)
• Access Scholarships Free Search Engine

The Milken Scholars Program is excited to announce that the Nomination Period for the 2024 program will be open from October 16^th - November 17^th 2023! Established in 1989, the Milken Scholars Program celebrates and supports academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, as well as school and community service among college-bound students who have overcome social, economic or other obstacles.  If you are interested in this scholarship, please see your counselor.

VARSITY TUTORS ESSAY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST – Next due date is 11/1 – 11/15/23 (ONGOING FOR EACH MONTH) – 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 Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest: Scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis at a U.S. college or university next school year.  Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.  Scholarships range from $1000- $7,500 per year - one of the highest paying scholarships available! Application deadline is November 13, 2023. Apply here.  (all information is on our website)

ALWAYS APPLY BEFORE THE DUE DATE:

• FOR ALL SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS - YOU CAN STILL ENTER TO WIN! THE MORE YOU ENTER, THE GREATER YOUR CHANES OF WINNING!  2023 Discover^® Student Loans Scholarship Sweepstakes!  2023 Scholarship Sweepstakes: We’re giving away one $5,000 scholarship each month this year. The earlier your college-bound students and parents enter, the more chances they have to win. No lengthy application or essay required. Please share our new scholarship flyer with your families. See Official Rules for details.  END OF MONTH DEADLINES FOR EACH MONTHLY ENTRY PERIOD - SEE OFFICIAL RULES! SWEEPSTAKES ENDS ON 1/31/2024