Counselors Corner

Scholarship Bulletin

02/06/2019

DREAMer’s RoadMap-This is a national non profit app that helps undocumented students find scholarships to go to college.

Imagine America-Anyone that has graduated from high school and plans to attend a career school participating the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program.  A list of participating schools can be found at www.imagine-america.org/ourschools You can apply using the mobile app (Apple App Store or Google Play Store) or apply online at www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships

 

Schwab-Rosenhouse-$1,000 to $5,000 per year.  This scholarship is for students who have lived in Yolo County for at least two years and are planning to enroll full-time at a 2 year, 4 year college/university or vocational/technical institution located within 100 miles of the Sacramento County Courthouse.  Applications are available online at www.jewishsac.org/schwabrosenhousescholarships Application deadline is February 7, 2019.  

 

Christermon Foundation-$3,000-$6,000 scholarship for students whose parent or grandparents employed with a company holding a valid California beverage alcohol license.  The list includes restaurants, retail and wholesale grocery establishments, convenience stores, drug stores, airlines, wineries, breweries, etc. etc. etc.  Application is available online at www.christermon.com application deadline is February 15, 2019.

 

Youth on Course-Scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $20,000, must be a high school senior with at least a 3.00 GPA, scholarships are both need and merit based, must be accepted at a four year college/university, must be a member of Youth on Course www.youthoncourse.org/join Apply for the scholarship online at www.youthoncourse.org/scholarships application deadline is February 18, 2019

 

Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship Program-Scholarships for incoming college students of any ethnic background.  Must plan to be enrolled full time in the fall. Minimum of 3.0 GPA and be a US citizen or permanent resident.  Applications available online at www.asianpacificfund.org/scholarships.  Application deadline is February 26, 2019.

 

Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship-$2,000 scholarship, applicant must be a Travis Credit Union member, graduating high school in May/June 2019, GPA of at least 3.00.  Applications are available online at www.traviscu.org click on community, click on scholarships.  Application deadline is March 4, 2019.

 

California Retired Teachers Assoc.-$700 scholarship for a graduating senior that is interested in pursuing a career in teaching or a related field, has demonstrated the ability to work with youth, have at GPA of 3.00 or higher.  Paper applications are available in the counseling office. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

 

California Assoc of Winegrape Growers Foundation-$2,000 or $8,000 scholarship for a graduating senior whose parent or legal guardian is employed by a wine grape grower.  $8,000 scholarship available for enrollment at a UC or CSU, $2,000 for enrollment in California Community College. Application available online at www.cawgfoundation.org application deadline is March 8, 2019.

 

Julia Millon Memorial Scholarship-$1,500 scholarship for a student from the Winters Joint Unified School District with at least a 2.5 GPA, planning to attend a 4 year college/university, community college, vocational, trade or technical school, demonstrate financial need.  An essay and 2 letters of recommendation are required. Applications are available online at https://sacregcf.academicworks.com/opportunities/867 application deadline is March 8, 2019.

 

Yolo Community Foundation-YoYoSa Scholarship $1,000 for the student and $500 for the nonprofit agency for which the student volunteers at.  Multiple students from Winters High School have been awarded this scholarship in the past. Online applications are available at https://sacregcf.academicworks.com/opportunities/803 applciation deadline is March 8, 2019

 

Safe Credit Union-$1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior with a GPA of 3.00 or above and graduating from a high school in Yolo County.  Paper applications are available in the counseling office and online at www.safecu.org.  Application deadline is March 11,2019.

 

CANERS Foundation-Scholarship for students majoring in Horticulture or Agribusiness related to Horticulture.  Paper applications are available in the counseling office. Application deadline is March 15, 2019.

 

Italian Catholic Federation-Must have a GPA of at least 3.2, be Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California.  Applications available at www.icf.org Application deadline is March 15, 2019.  

 

Jared Davis Memorial-At least $500 for a Winters High School graduate.  Must be planning on attending a 4 year college or university, community college or trade school.  Scholarships awarded based on scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community service and completion of essay.  Handouts with specific information are available in the counseling office. Essays due to Marcella no later than March 22, 2019

 

Sutter Davis Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship-Scholarship for a graduating senior that is interested in a health-related career, with emphasis on the field of nursing.  Paper applications are available in the counseling office. Application deadline is March 31, 2019.

 

Yolo County Retired Police Officers Assoc.-$1,500 scholarship for a graduating senior that has an interest in pursuing a career in Law Enforcement (or a related field).  Paper applications are available in the counseling office. Application deadline is April 1, 2019

 

Beta Alpha Beta-Two scholarships of $1,500 and $500 will be awarded to a graduating senior from Winters High School.  Must fill out application (available in the counseling office), submit a transcript and letters of recommendation.  Paper applications available in the counseling office. Applications due to Marcella in the counseling office on April 2,

2019.

 

Woodland Elks Lodge-$1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior.  Scholarship will be awarded on the following criteria-education goals, extra curricular activities, out of school activities, fiancial need.  Paper applications availalbe in the counseling office. Applications due to Marcella no later than April 8, 2019.

 

Yolo Co. Farm Bureau/Charlie Rominger Memorial-$1,500 scholarship for a senior entering a four-year college or university or community college AND pursuing a career in the agricultural industry.  Paper applications available in the counseling office. Applications due April 19, 2019.

 

Soroptimist Club of Winters-Scholarship available for a graduating senior female student from Winters High School.  Paper applications are available in the counseling office. Applications are due to Marcella no later than 9:00 a.m. May 1, 2019.

 

Anytime Fitness Bleed Purple for WHS-Scholarship for a WHS senior planning on attending a 4 year college/university, community college or trade school.  Provide a written essay why you should be awarded scholarship or you can tell your story in any other way-a video, social media, art, cooking, a poem, a powerpoint, a song...options are endless.  More information and applications are available in the counseling office. Applications due to Marcella no later than May 3, 2019.

 

Humanist, Secular, Good without God-$2,500 scholarship presented by the Nickelson Family.  Write an article or essay to be published in the Winters Express, 6 different topics available.  Handouts with specific information is available in the counseling office. Application deadline is May 3, 2019.

 

CACESF-Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500.  Student must submit an original essay on the following prompt: Debt collection agencies in the US have an important job of collecting unpaid consumer debts.  Why is unpaid debt collection so important to the US economy, and what personal finance strategies can you implement in your young adult life to ensure long-term personal financial stability?  All applications must be submitted online at www.cacsef.org  Application deadline is June 30, 2019.

 

Note:

The District and the high school do not promote or endorse the requirements, and/or the content of essay topics listed by scholarship sponsors; those requirements and topics represent the priorities of the sponsors and not the District.

 

 

 

Test Date:  March 9, 2019  Registration Deadline:  February 8, 2019

 

Test Date:  May 4, 2019  Registration Deadline: April 5, 2019

 

Test Date: June 1, 2019  Registration Deadline: May 3, 2019

 

Go to www.collegeboard.org to register for the test.  

Cost: SAT $46

SAT with essay $60

 

See your counselor if you need a fee waiver.

 

 

Check out https://secure.californiacolleges.edu/ for information on college and career planning.

Check out https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ for information on thousands of colleges.

 

The California State University System is a leader in high-quality, accessible, student-focused higher education.  With 23 campuses, almost 437,000 students, and 44,000 faculty and staff, they are the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country:

CSU Bakersfield www.csub.edu 

CSU Channel Islands www.csuci.edu

CSU Chico www.csuchico.edu

CSU Dominguez Hills www.csudh.edu

CSU East Bay www.csueastbay.edu

CSU Fresno www.fresnostate.edu

CSU Fullerton www.fullerton.edu

Humboldt State www.humboldt.edu

CSU Long Beach www.csulb.edu

CSU Los Angeles www.calstatela.edu

California Maritime Academy www.csum.edu

CSU Monterey Bay www.csumb.edu

CSU Northridge www.csun.edu

Cal Poly Pomona www.csupomona.edu

CSU Sacramento www.csus.edu

CSU San Bernardino www.csusb.edu

San Diego State www.sdsu.edu 

San Francisco State www.sfsu.edu

San Jose State www.sjsu.edu

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo www.calpoly.edu

CSU San Marcos www.csusm.edu

Sonoma State www.sonoma.edu

CSU Stanislaus www.csustan.edu

The California Community College system is the largest system of higher education in the nation, with 2.4 million students attending 112 colleges.  California Community Colleges provide students with the knowledge and background necessary to compete in today's economy.  With a wide range of educational offerings, the colleges provide workforce training, basic courses in English and math, certificate and degree programs and preparation for transfer to four-year institutions.  Below is a list of local community colleges:

The California Community Colleges Chancellors' Office www.cccco.edu

American River College www.arc.losrios.edu

Cosumnes River College www.crc.losrios.edu

Sacramento City College www.scc.losrios.edu

Solano Community College www.solano.edu

Woodland Community College wcc.yccd.edu

The US Military offers many options for life after high school:

US Air Force www.airforce.com  Sergeant Overcash-Office 916-925-5701; Cell 916-752-2000; email levi.overcash@us.af.mil

US Army www.goarmy.com recruiters are on campus throughout the school year.

US Navy www.navy.com

US Marines www.marines.com recruiters are on campus throughout the school year.

The 10 campuses on the University of California open their doors to all who work hard and dream big.  Through its teaching, research and public service, UC drives California's economy and lead the world in new directions:

UC Berkeley www.berkeley.edu

UC Davis www.ucdavis.edu

UC Irvine www.uci.edu

UCLA www.ucla.edu

UC Merced www.ucmerced.edu

UC Riverside www.ucr.edu

UC San Diego www.ucsd.edu

UCSF www.ucsf.edu

UC Santa Barbara www.ucsb.edu

UC Santa Cruz www.ucsc.edu

Listed below are a few of the career and technical schools in our area:

Blake Austin College www.blakeaustincollege.edu

 

California College of the Arts www.cca.edu

 

Cambridge Junior College www.cambridge.edu

 

Universal Technical Institute www.uti.edu