South Pasadena High School

Scholarships

Please check the following links below for current scholarship information. You can also check Naviance for more scholarship information throughout the year.

Scholarships Links

Below you will find a general list of scholarship websites

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.bestvalueschools.com/scholarships-in/california/

http://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/

http://www.collegexpress.com

Scholarships that may not inquire about Immigration Status or Require Social Security #

*MALDEF Scholarship Resource List

Nationwide Scholarships With Upcoming Deadlines (click on name of scholarship for more information)

NAME	DESCRIPTION	DUE DATE
25 Great Scholarships for California Students	Highlights a variety of college scholarships available to students residing in or planning to study in the state of California. Among these scholarships are general achievement-based programs, as well as specialty scholarships for LGBT students, children of farm workers, golf enthusiasts, and more.	Varied

Regional Scholarships (click on name of scholarship for more information)

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Other Scholarships

NAME	DESCRIPTION	DUE DATE/INSTRUCTIONS
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Program	Amount varies Applicants must be an incoming or current college student of any ethnic background. Students must plan to be enrolled full time in the fall. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident unless otherwise stated (please check on website).	February 26, 2019 unless otherwise noted http://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
Italian Catholic Federation	$400 Scholarship is open to seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 and above and are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian descent, or live where branches are established to qualify.. Applicants parents or grandparents must be a member of the Italian Catholic Federation.	March 15, 2019 www.icf.org
The Oneonta Club Foundation	$10,000 The application process is simple: Interested students should compose a letter to the Foundation, outlining the reasons they deserve to be considered for this award. The letter may be up to three pages in length. No supporting documentation or materials are required or will be accepted.	March 15, 2019 Please download the flyer for more information.
The National CCAA Scholarship	Eight $1,000 Awards The National CCAA Scholarship is awarded to eight college-going high school seniors from various geographic regions attending one of our member institutions in Fall 2019. The National CCAA Scholarship is a one-time, $1,000 award. The application is brief and will take students a few minutes to complete. The deadline to apply is March 15 and award recipients will be selected in mid to late March. Pleasel login to the website for an application.	March 15, 2019 http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/students-parents/financial-aid/nccaa-scholarship.html
1st District Commemorative Scholarship (PTSA)	$750 Eligibility: Students who have overcome adversities or hardships, held a job, or managed extra home responsibilities.	March 15, 2019 Please see below under 1st District Commemorative link to download an application or go to: http://pta1.org/lacoe-juvenile-court-education-programs/
Skilled Labor Shortage Scholarship	Six $2,500 Awards Students must: 1. Be planning to attend a community college, technical institute, or university during the 2019-2020 school year to study anything from construction management, plumbing or carpentry to landscape or interior design. 2. Be 18 or older and a U.S. resident.	March 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
John Wright Memorial Scholarship	One $5,000 Award Eligibility: 1. Student must be an entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States. 2. Student must be planning on pursuing a career in the commercial arboriculture industry.	March 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Susan Foster Award for Community Involvement Scholarship Rotary Club of South Pasadena	One $2,000 Award This scholarship for a SPHS graduating senior continuing with college next year. Primary criteria is community service. Involvement in the Interact Club is helpful but not required. Having participated in RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) or TLC (Teen Leadership Camp) is also helpful. Children of members of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena are ineligible.	March 23, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Karen Kincel Creative Writing Scholarship South Pasadena High School Alumni Association	Amount Varies This scholarship is open to seniors who with an interest in creative writing. The applicant must be planning to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, trade or vocational school to pursue either training in a trade or Bachelor's Degree. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center, Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed application must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Albert Adams Music Scholarship South Pasadena High School Alumni Association	Amount Varies This scholarship is open to seniors who plan to pursue a higher education in the field of music. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center, Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed application must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Keith D. ("Gus") Gustafson Memorial Scholarship South Pasadena High School Alumni Association	Amount Varies The Scholarship recognizes a SPHS senior who aspires to participate in collegiate athletics. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the student’s financial need, scholastic record, school extra-curricular activities, community services and activities and work experience. Only graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center, Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed application must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Maggie Veir Art Scholarship South Pasadena High School Alumni Association	Amount Varies This fund provides scholarships to seniors who plan to pursue higher education in the field of visual arts. The applicant must be planning to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, nursing, trade or vocational school to pursue either training in a trade or a Bachelor’s Degree. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center, Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed application must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Mary Ida Phair Memorial Scholarship South Pasadena High School Alumni Association	Amount Varies The scholarship is offered to graduating seniors who are planning to attend a community or 4 year university, nursing, trade or vocational school to pursue either a training in a trade or a Bachelor's degree. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center or the Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed applications must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Eugene Clark Science Scholarship South Pasadena High School Alumni Association	Amount Varies The Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors who are planning to attend a community college, 4-year college or university, nursing, trade or vocational school to pursue either training in a trade or a Bachelor’s Degree. Only graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center, Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed application must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
South Pasadena High School Alumni Association Scholarship	Amount Varies Applicants must plan to attend a community college, 4 year college or university, nursing, trade or vocational school to pursue either training in a trade or a bachelor's degree. Applications can be picked up in the counseling center, Student Services Office or you may download an application. Completed application must be returned to Mrs. Barela in the Student Services Office.	March 27, 2019 Please see below to download an application
Foothill Credit Union 2019 College Bound Scholarship	Three $2,000 Awards Eligibility: Any Foothill Credit Union Money$mart or MoneyBound member who is either entering their freshman or sophomore year of college may apply for this scholarship. Applicants for the scholarship must have a minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.25 with their last or current educational institution attended. Each applicant must have a Foothill Credit Union Money$mart or MoneyBound account in his/her name. If you are not a member, you may open an account and become eligible to apply. If selected a winner, you must be a member for at least three months before receiving the award. Applicants who are not members for at least three months must wait until this period has ended to be awarded. Applicants who have a full scholarship are not eligible for this award. Foothill Credit Union employees, Board and Committee members and their families are also not eligible to receive this award.	March 29, 2019 Please check below for the College Bound Scholarship pdf
You Deserve It Scholarship	One $1,000 Award Eligibility: 1. You must be a resident of any of the United States, District of Columbia or U.S. Territories. 2. You must be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school.	March 29, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship	One $500 Award Eligibility: 1. Students must be a legal resident of the 50 United States and DC. 2. Students must be 13 years or older at the time of entry.	March 30, 2019 www.odenzascholarships.com
Paul S. Mills Scholarship	Twenty $1,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Be a full or part-time student enrolled or accepted into an undergraduate college or university program. 2. Be pursuing a course of study in a financial service field.	March 30, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Central	Amount Varies Eligibility: -Full time students at an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school -Graduating high school seniors planning to be full time students at any of the above -No GPA requirement -Please go onto the website to apply online	March 31, 2019 https://www.automotivescholarships.com/apply_online.cfm
Toptal Scholarships for Women	Five $10,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Students must identify as women, age 16 and older. 2. Students must be interested in becoming a leader amongst your peers.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
SP High School Scholarships	Ten $10,000 Awards Students must: 1. Be at least 13 years or older and enrolled or will be enrolled in a college or university in the U.S.. 2. Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Plumbersstock Scholarship	Three $2,000 Awards Students must: 1. Be a high school senior. 2. Be planning on going to a school within the United States.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
VIP Scholarships	One $5,000 Award Eligibility: 1. Students must be a United States citizen and currently be enrolled in college or high school. 2. Students must be at least 13 years of age or older.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Boule Foundation Scholarship	Five $4,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 2. Be graduating from high school in the spring of 2019 and entering college as a full-time freshmen in the fall of 2019 and be of African-American descent.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Kezian Science Scholarship	One $1,200 Award Eligibility: 1. Be at least 18 years of age. 2. Be attend college or university in the fall of 2019.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Enterprise Scholarship	One $1,000 Award Eligibility: 1. You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the U.S.. 2. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.	March 31, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	Forty Two $4,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Students must be a women between the ages of 16-19. 2. Students must show active commitment to volunteerism. 3. Students must have experience in local government, student government, or workplace leadership (paid or unpaid).	April 1, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
AFSA High School Scholarships	Ten $2,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Students must be a high school senior planning to enroll for classes. 2. Students must enroll in classes no later than Fall 2019.	April 1, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Protect Yellow Light Scholarship	Ten $5,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Be currently in high school or college. 2. Be attending a college or university in the fall of 2019.	April 1, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Intel ISEF Scholarship Awards	600 Awards--totaling $75,000 Eligibility: 1. Be in grades 9-12 or equivalent; and 2. Not have reached age 20 on or before May 1 preceding the Intel ISEF.	April 1, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Scholarship for Minority Students	Amount Varies Please go onto the website to see if you qualify for these scholarships.	Deadline and amount varies for these scholarships. http://www.lifeprepacademy.org/scholarships-by-minority-status/
Pasadena-Foothills Association of Realtors Charitable Foundation	Ten Awards ($1,000 each) PLEASE EXPLAIN IN AN ATTACHED LETTER: Your future plans, as you pursue your education; including your field of study, expected school of attendance, values, career objectives and why receiving this scholarship is important to you. (min. 150 words) Submit your complete application to: Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS Attn: Scholarship Dept. 1070 East Green St., Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91106	April 8, 2019 For more information and application, please download the flier below under 2019 PFARCF Scholarship
Karl Hwang Scholarship South Pasadena Chinese American Club	One $2,500 Award Students must submit and have: 1. Transcript 2. Leadership involvement in school and community activities in the past three years. List positions held, work involved, years of service, awards and honors. 3. Personal statement. In a short essay, introduce yourself and tell us what you would like us to know about you, such as a talent, experience, and goal.	April 8, 2019 Please see below to download an application http://www.spcc-web.org
National Dairy Shrine Scholarships	Forty Two $3,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Be a high school senior planning to enter a four year college or university with intent to major in the Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis.	April 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Len Assante Scholarship Fund	Ten Awards-$5,000 Eligibility: 1. Be a high school senior planning to enroll for classes in the fall of 2019. 2. Be enrolled in a program that is groundwater industry-related, such as hydrogeology, water resource management, water well construction and supply, geology, etc...	April 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship	Ten Awards-$10,000 Eligibility: 1. Have a 2.5 or higher G.P.A. and be a high school senior or college student. 2. Plan on taking courses related to Culinary Arts, Baking/Pastry or Hospitality.	April 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Car Brain Scholarship	One $1,000 Award Eligibility: 1. Students must be currently enrolled in the last year of high school. 2. Students must be attending a college or university on a full time basis for the 2019 school year.	April 19, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Wagner Family Scholarship 2019 Rotary Club of South Pasadena	One $1,000 Award Primary criteria are community service and interest in fine arts particularly in drawing and painting. Children of members of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena are not eligible.	April 23, 2019 Please see below to download an application
South Pasadena Police Officer's Association (S.P.P.O.A.)	Amount Varies Application is open to seniors and awards monetary scholarships to qualifying and deserving students of character who demonstrate a sincere desire further their education. Eligibility requirements and the S.P.P.O.A. Scholarship Applications are available at Student Services.	April 26, 2019 Applications are available at Student Services
The Daniel Carlos Herrera Memorial 2019 Scholarship	$500 Eligibility: 1. High School graduate who is pursuing a career in education or community service with a focus on serving an ethnically diverse society 2. Student who is bilingual in Spanish/English, or has a Native American Tribal Affiliation 3. Resilient student who in their earlier school career had academic or personal obstacles to overcome 4. Student who is, or has been, involved in outside community work or service	April 29, 2019 Please see below for an application under 2019 Herrera Memorial Scholarship
AMVETS National Scholarships	Twelve Awards-$4,000 Eligibility: 1. Be a deserving high school senior or high school JROTC student. 2. Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the fall of 2019.	April 30, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Allen Chi Gaming Scholarship	Twenty Five Awards-$5,000 Eligibility: 1. Be currently attending a high school, college or university. 2. Be studying for gaming related career or passionate about finding ways to promote gamification.	April 30, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
PEO Chapter AX	Up to $3,000 Female seniors only. Email for an application. Applications are being accepted from March 1, 2019 through May 1, 2019.	May 1, 2019 peoscholarship@gmail.com
Paradigm Challenge Scholarship	One Hundred Awards-$100,000 Eligibility: 1. Be 18 years or younger. 2. Demonstrate a solution to real-life problem using kindness, creativity, and collaboration.	May 1, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Vecinos de South Pasadena 2019 Scholarship	Two $500 Awards Scholarship criteria: 1. Be a graduating high school senior for 2019 2. Attend South Pasadena High School or be a South Pasadena resident 3. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale 4. Be accepted as a full-time undergraduate college student in fall 2019. This includes students attending any accredited postsecondary institution. 5. Submit official high school transcripts. 6. Submit an application. 7. Submit a 1,000 word (max), double spaced essay addressing the one, or more of following: ❏ What insights have you gained through your experiences in the Latino community that help define your identity and your aspirations? ❏ Describe your contributions or engagement with the Latino community. ❏ How do you imagine engaging with the Latino community as you enter adulthood and beyond?	May 6, 2019 Completed applications must be turned into the Counseling Office by Monday, May 6, 2019 at 3:10 pm. You can download an application below. https://vecinosdesouthpasadena.org/2019-scholarship-application/
Student Identimap Scholarship	Ten $1,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Students must be a high school junior or senior in the 2018-2019 school year. 2. Students must submit a 200 to 250 word essay or a brief 30 second video.	May 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Hana Uno Shepard Memorial Scholarship Japanese American Citizens League, Greater Los Angeles Chapter	One $1,000 Award This scholarship may be applied to any college, university, community college, fine arts, or technical school. Applicants must be a senior, residing in Los Angeles County or Orange County, member of a single-parent family and of Japanese descent. You can download an application here. Completed application must be mailed to: Layne Sakamoto GLA Scholarship Committee c/o Louise Sakamoto 834 W. 148th Place Gardena, CA 90247	May 15, 2019 Please see below to download an application.
Kids' Chance California Scholarship	Amount Varies from $1,000-$10,000 Per Year Eligibility: 1. You’re between 16–25 years old. 2. Your parent/legal guardian was killed on the job or had a serious injury that has significantly reduced your family’s financial income. For example, your parent has been unable to return to work for a long time or returned to work and the new job pays a lot less.* 3. You’re enrolled, accepted or applying as a full or part‐time student at a university, college, or vocational school. The school does not have to be in California. 4. You can show a financial need based on the Federal Expected Family Contribution—FAFSA criteria: https://fafsa.ed.gov. 5. Student applicants and/or parent are not required to be a legal resident of CA or live in CA. *The injury would likely not qualify as serious if your parent did not lose any time from work, they were off work for a short period of time, or they returned to their previous job and pay without significant financial impact to your family.	May 15, 2019 www.kidschanceca.org You may download the application below.
LM Scholarship	One $500 Award Eligibility: 1. Students must be currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September 2019. 2. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.	May 31, 2019 www.forkliftcertificationseattle.com
Scholarships for Student Caregivers	Amount Varies There are multiple scholarships with various deadlines. Please visit the website for more information.	Varies with each scholarship https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers#the-caring-com-scholarship
Got a Spine Scholarship	One $500 Award Eligibility: 1. Be attending college or university no later than October 2019. 2. Have achieved a G.P.A. of 2.5 pr greater during their last academic year.	June 2, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Women Forward in Technology Scholarship	Fifteen $3,000 Awards Eligibility: 1. Students must be a woman who is planning a career in one of he STEM fields. 2. Students must be attending at a U.S. accredited university.	June 15, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship	One $500 Award Eligibility: 1. Students must be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the U.S. no later than the Fall of 2019. 2. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.	June 15, 2019 www.usedforkliftcalifornia.com
Lift Parts Express	One $500 Award Eligibility: 1. Students must be a current senior in high school and a legal resident of the United States or Canada. 2. Students must be enrolled or expected to be enrolled in college by the Fall of 2019.	June 30, 2019 www.forkliftpartstexas.com
10 Words or Less Scholarship	One $500 Award Eligibility: 1. Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending college in the fall of 2019.	June 30, 2019 www.studentscholarships.org