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  3/6/25

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 NOW FOR THE MARCH CONTEST – DEADLINE THIS SATURDAY 3/15/25!! 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 – DUE ON OR BEFORE THE 15TH MONTHLY!       ENTER HERE

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIORS:  Crescenta Valley Lions Cub & Northwest Glendale Lions Club - APPLICATION DUE TO MRS. BONDY THIS FRIDAY, 3/7/25! 3.25 minimum GPA, Community service hours (100 or more) and extracurricular activities. Short Essay to their prompts!  APPLY HERE

NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIORS WHO ATTENDED MOUNTAIN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS!  Simple google doc application!  DUE BEFORE MARCH 21, 2025 – ACT NOW DO NOT WAIT UNTIL 3/21/15 TO APPLY!!  APPLY HERE

New Scholarship for Seniors who attended Lincoln Elementary for any grade level  Simple application; no essay required.  See Mrs. Bondy for the form during snack and lunch (OR APPLY HERE). Application deadline is 3/31/25 - Apply early…do not wait until 3/31/25 to apply!!!

New Scholarship for Seniors who attended Dunsmore Elementary for Kindergarten or any grade level  Application is due BEFORE 4/18/25 - APPLY EARLY!!    APPLICATION

THE JEANNE WARD FOUNDATION GRANT/SCHOLARSHIP FOR ART STUDENTS - SENIORS ONLY - 2 years of Art in High School + PLANNING ON ART CLASSES IN COLLEGE AS WELL!  

Note:  Photography, video, cinema, and music DO NOT QUALIFY.  They are asking for 4 pieces of actual artwork.  (Applicants have the option of also submitting digital images, jpeg max 2mb format to: nancy@reayshawlaw.com).   Students must deliver all their artwork in person to the Jeanne Ward Foundation, 2425 Mission Street, Suite 1, San Marino, CA  91108 on April 7, 8, or 9th between

the hours of 10am - 4:00pm by appointment only. Call Nancy Shaw at  626 818-0068 or email her at

nancy@reayshawlaw.com.  Students will also need to make arrangements to pick up their artwork as well on April 11, 2025.   APPLICATION AND ALL ARTWORK ARE DUE BY APRIL 9, 2025!             APPLY HERE   See Mrs. Bondy during snack or lunch if questions!

FOR SENIORS - APPLY HERE HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP – Career Technical for students pursuing an associates degree or certificate program $2500- application period is March 15-June 15, 2025.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINES…ACT NOW! FINANCIAL NEED BASED: Same family income guidelines (for Junior scholarship info above) OR Pell Grant Eligibility! Be sure to read all their criteria and requirements!