Name of Scholarship	Deadline	Eligibility Requirements	Special Requirements	web address	Value of Scholarship
Imagine America Scholarship		Must be senior. Criteria: must demonstrate financial need; show demonstrated voluntary community service		www.imagine-america.org	$1,000
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations	1/31/2012	Open to all high school students. Must have been actively involved in a volunteer activity in the last 12 months that has had a significant, positive impact on race relations- broadly defined - in his or her school or community	Requires a supporter’s form Apply online or via mail	www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize	various @ $1,000
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship	2/1/2012	Must be senior planning to enroll full time in a two or four-year college in the fall of 2012; must have demonstrated an outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace. Must be citizen or legal resident.	Must be recommended by an adult who is unrelated.	www.axa-achievement.com	Various @ $2,000
California State PTA Graduating High School Senior Scholarship	2/1/2012	Senior, member of PTSA. Must demonstrate volunteer service in the school and community. Must be used fall 2011 at an accredited college or university	Copy of PTSA membership card must be submitted	www.capta.org/sections/programs/high-school-grad.cfm	various @ $500
Carl’s Jr. Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders’ Scholarship	2/1/2012	Must be senior planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university in the fall of 2012. Judged on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities. Financial need and personal or family circumstances considered.		www.carlsjr.com/promotions	60 @ $1,000
Christermon Foundation, Beverage Industry Scholarship Program	2/1/2012	Must attend 4-year college beginning fall 2012. Must have participated in high school athletics and/or performing arts in both 11th and 12th grades. Demonstrate community service.	Parent/grandparent /legal guardian must be employed full time with individual or company holding a liquor license (for example restaurant, hotel, grocery store, etc.)	www.christermon.com/scholarship/applications.php	$2,000 - $5,000
Davidson Fellows Scholarships	2/1/2012	Extraordinary students who have completed a significant piece of work in one of the following areas: science, math, technology, music, literature, philosophy, outside the box	18 or younger as of October 4; US citizen or permanent resident. Must be able to attend award reception In Oct 2012 in Washington, D.C.	http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/Article/Davidson_Fellows___How_to_Apply_362.aspx	$10,000, $25,000 and $50,000
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards	2/1/2012	Must be Senior, Must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk who joined on or before April 1, 2009. See FAQ’s for more info.	Must take SAT or ACT by 12/31/2011	www.elks.org/ENF/Scholars/legacy	Four year $4,000 scholarship
National Peace Essay Contest	2/1/2012	Open to all high school students. Essay topic: Governance, Corrupton and Conflict	Must include reference notes and a bibliography. submit 4 copes and completed registration form. Guidebook available on web site.	www.usip.org/npec	1st place state winners: Trip to Washington, D.C., $1,000 scholarship + chance to compete for larger national awards
APS Minority Scholarship	2/3/2012	Must be African-American, Hispanic American or Native American senior planning to major in physics.			various @$2,000 for new + $3,000 for renewal
Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Foundation	2/6/2012	Must be senior with demonstrated community service, planning to continue education in fall, 2012 at a US school. Must be US citizen and a resident of the greater East Bay.		www.sbcfoundation.org	$1,000 (renewable for up to four years)
USTA Tennis and Education Foundation College Scholarship	2/6/2012	Must be senior planning to enroll as a full time undergraduate in the fall of 2012. Must demonstrate financial need. Must have participated in organized tennis program.	Must supply copy of FAFSA or SAR; photo of applicant.	www.usta.com	Various
KFC Colonel’s Scholars	2/8/2012	Must be senior planning to enroll in a California public 2 or 4-year college in the fall of 2012; must demonstrate financial need. Must be US citizen or permanent resident.	Applications available on line 12/1/2011 through 2/8/2012 Complete the FAFSA after 1/1/2012.	www.kfcscholars.org	up to $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years
San Francisco State University Presidential Scholars Program	2/11/2012	Must be senior planning to attend SFSU full time in the fall 2011. Provide evidence of academic and personal achievement, extracurricular contributions to school and/or community, leadership potential		http://www.sfsu.edu/~scholars	Varies: Covers educational expenses in an amount equivalent to the CA resident fees, books, housing, etc. Renewable
Best Buy Scholarships	2/15/2012	Open to students grades 9 - 12 planning to enroll full time in a two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school in the fall term following graduation. Selection based on solid academic performance and exemplary community service or work experience .	Apply online.	bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org www.at15.com/contests_scholarships	1,000 @ $1,000
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)	2/15/2012	Must be senior planning to attend a college or university in the fall of 2012. Multiple scholarships in one of the following areas: history political science, economics, government or nursing. Awards based on academic merit, commitment to the field of study and financial need.	Send request for application to the national office in Washington DC.	www.dar.org	Various
Mahatma Rice / Univision Radio Scholarship Program	2/15/2012	Must be senior. Essay contest. Application can be completed in English or Spanish See the web site to download the scholarship application. Completed entry forms must be mailed	Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges. Mail to 75-22 37th Ave. #224, Jackson Heights, NY 11372	www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship	5 @ $2,000
National Co-op Scholarship Program	2/15/2012	Must be senior planning to attend a co-op college in fall of 2011. (Applies to 7 colleges, see attached list.)		www.co-op.edu	200 @ $6,000, renewable
What About Peace?	2/15/2012	Open to all high school students. Contest to express ideas and thoughts about peace in creative disciplines: submit poem, essay, video, music, poster, painting, mixed media, graphic, comic, short story or photo.		www.whataboutpeace.org	$50 - $300, Grand prize $1,000
Bright Minds Scholarship Program PG&E	2/17/2012	Must be high school senior planning to enroll in full-time study in fall 2012 at an accredited institution; must live within the PG&E service area	Apply online. Financial information required.	www.scholarshipamerica.org/pge	Various - up to $30,000
GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship	2/17/2012	Senior; demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship; be nominated by a community leader; demonstrate financial need; US citizen	Apply online		various @ $10,000 (renewable)
Kaiser Permanente Asian Association Scholarship	2/17/2012	Senior of any ethnicity planning to continue education at a two-year or four-year college in fall 2012. Students recognized who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to an Asian community and have the potential to be future leaders. Demonstrate through activities in school, in the community, or in the face of unusual circumstances.	Submit application online (preferred) or by mail	www.KPAAonline.org	4 @ $3,000
The Christophers’ You Can Make a Difference Poster Contest	2/20/2012	Poster contest for all high school students. Posters must include the statement “You can make a difference” and illustrate the idea that one person can change the world for the better.		www.christophers.org	1 @ $1,000, 1 @ $500, 1 @ $200, 5 @ $100
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship Program	2/28/2012	Must be senior planning to enroll in geology, geophysics, physics,engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, gological, geophysical, mechanicalor petroleum) at universities identified on application materials	Deadline is received by date.	http://goo.gl/HQSIY	20 @ $2,500 (renewable at $5,000 annually)
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program	2/29/2012	Must be high school senior planning to enroll full time at a 4-year college for fall 2012. See list of eligible majors online at http://www.buickachievers.com/faq/#majors. Award Criteria: Academic achievement and financial need; Plus Participation and leadership in community and school activities, work experience and interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industry.	Must be U.S. citizen. Apply online. Please note special consideration will be given to the following applicants: first-generation college, female, minority, military veteran or a dependent of military personnel.	www.buickachievers.com	up to $25,000/year for 100 first time college freshman. Renewable up to 4 years $2,000/yr for additional 1,000 students
Blackhawk Women’s Scholarship Fund	3/1/2012	Must be female, senior planning to attend a four-year college or university. Must demonstrate community service, financial need.	Download aplication and send in with supporting materials	http://www.bwscholarshipfund.com	various @ $1,000
Diablo Valley Japanese American Citizens League	3/1/2012	Senior planning to enter a any institution of higher learning in fall of 2012. Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, campus activities, community involvement and personal achievements.	Applicant and/or parent(s) must be dues paid member(s) of the Diablo Valley Chapter	www.jacl.org	various @ $750
Students Rising Above Scholarship Fund	3/4/2012	Must be high school junior committed to earning a college degree. Must be low-income student rising above great difficulties and succeeding in school and in life. Difficulties may include poverty, neglect, violence, or serious illness.	Must be willing to talk about life experiences on camera. Apply online	www.studentsrisingabove.org	60 @ various amounts
Live from the Library Student Poetry Contest Walnut Creek Library Foundation	3/9/2012	Poetry contest open to all high school students. Enter typed poem not to exceed 32 lines in length. Students may enter as many times as they like, but a separate entry from must be completed for each submission.	2012 theme is “Freedom” Applications available in January 2012	www.wclibrary.org	Various
SAMMY Award Program (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year)	3/9/2012	Must be senior. Judging on four criteria: academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%), leadership (15%) and community service (10%), and milk experience (5%)	Apply online www.sammyapplication.com. Essay topic: “How you make milk a part of your breakfast routine to fuel daily achievement in the classroom and on the sports field.”	www.sammyapplication.com/	25 @ $7,500 + awards weekend trip
Tzu Chi Scholarship Program	3/9/2012	Must be senior. Must attend college full-time in fall 2012. Selection on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement.	Some financial documentation required	www.us.tzuchi.org	various @ $ 1, 000
Asian Pacific Fund Various Scholarships	3/15/2012	Must be senior planning to attend a four-year college in fall, 2012. 7 scholarship programs for Contra Costa residents. Various criteria including scholarships for candidates of all ethnic backgrounds	Applications available online at www.asianpacificfund.org	ww.asianpacificfund.org/awards	Various @ $1,000 to $20,000
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California	3/15/2012	Must be senior of Portuguese descent. Must have participated in at least three extracurricular activities.	Must be citizen or permanent resident of US.		Various @ $500
California-Hawaii Elks Major Project, Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities	3/15/2012	Must be senior, US Citizen. Must have a physical, neurological, visual, hearing impairment and/or speech-language disorder. Must demonstrate financial need. Must enroll in community college, four-year college or university or vocational school.	Must obtain Elks sponsorship by contacting an Elks Lodge.	www.chea-elks.org	up to 30 @ $1,000 for community colleges & vocational schools, $2,000 4-year schools. Renewable.
California-Hawaii Elks Vocational Grant Program	3/15/2012	Must be Senior, US Citizen; must attend vocational or technical program in fall 2012. Judging on motivation, need, skills, grades, total application.	A letter (200 words) from parent presenting a picture of the family situation. Complete application online. Need Elks sponsorship Application available beginning 11/15/2011	http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrantapp.pdf	55 @ $1,000 renewable for one year
Italian Catholic Federation	3/15/2012	Must be senior planning to attend two- or four- year college in fall of 2012. Judged on scholastic achievement, financial need, leadership, extracurricular activities	Catholic and of Italian descent (or whose on-Italian parents or grandparents are members of the Federation)	www.ICF.org	Various @ $400; Renewable
Cherry Blossom Festival Scholarship Nikkei Lions Club of San Francisco	3/20/2012	Senior of Japanese American descent. Awards on basis of commitment to their community, essay, academic achievement and personal character			2 @ $2,000
The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contests on Ayn Rand’s Novels	3/20/2012	Anthem for 9th & 10th graders (600-1,200 wds); We the Living for 10th, 11th & 12th graders (700-1,500 wds); The Fountainhead for 11th & 12th graders (800-1,600 wds) Each requires answer to one of three topics	Anthem deadline: March 20, 2012; The Fountainhead deadline: April 26, 2012; We the Living deadline: May 5, 2012	www.aynrandeducation.com/contests	Various
Odenza Marketing Scholarship	3/30/2012	Must be at least 16+; Must be US Citizen	Apply Online	www.odenzascholarships.com	$500
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program	3/30/2012	Must be senior planning to attend a two or four year college full-time in the fall of 2012.	Can only apply online	www.usbank.com/scholarship	40 @ $1,000
Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship	3/30/2012	Resident of US or Canada. Age 15+ as of May 30, 2012		http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_vancouver_restaurant_scholarship_8928.php	$500
San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group Student Scholarship	3/31/2012	Must be senior planning to attend a 4-year college or university in the fall of 2012. Must be a patient of the San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group for the previous 3 years.		www.srvpc.com	3 @ $2,000
California Wine Grower’s Foundation Scholarship	4/2/2012	Must be senior. Partent must be an employee of a wine grape grower during the 2011-2012 season. Must plan to attend a UC, CSU or California community college	For children of California vineyard employees	www.cwggf.org	2 @ $8,000/4 years; 4 @ $2,000/2 year
The Holocaust Remembrance Project	4/19/2012	Open to all high school students. Essay contest. Submit essay online.		http://holocaust.hklaw.com	various up to $5,000 + trips to Boston
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes	4/30/2012	Open to all students up to age 18. Prize is for heroic, outstanding activity that impacts the world and inspires others. Must show initiative and unselfishness. Project must be mostly of individual’s own creation - to help people and/or the planet	Must be nominated by an adult familiar with the student’s acctivity. Must be citizen or legal resident of US or Canada.	www.barronprize.org	12 @ $2,500 (nationally)
Healthy Lifestyles	5/30/2012	High school senior; Resident of US or Canada	Apply online	http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8809/healthy_lifestyles_scholarship.php	$5,000
The Big Dig Scholarship	6/1/2012	Senior planning on entering college in 2012		http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php	$3,000
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program	6/15/2012	Essay contest. Available to all high school juniors and seniors. Topic: What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of the difficulty?	E-mail essay to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Include full name and mailing address with their submissions.	www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm	$1,000
Man Mac Automatic Transmission Scholarship	6/15/2012	Must be senior; Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in fall of 2012	Online applicaiton	http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10118/man_mac_automatic_scholarship_scholarship.php	$500
BBG Communications Scholarship	6/30/2012	Must be 16+ as of June 30, 2012; US or Canadian citizen		http://www.scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_vancouver_restaurant_scholarship_8928.php	$1,000
AES Engineers	10/5/2012	Must be high school senior planning to continue education. Awarded on the basis of character as determined by evaluation of the essay submitted. (engineering courses not required)	Essay topic: What are your dreams for your future? when you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?	www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm	$500.