Dear Redcats and Parents, We will continually be posting scholarships during the school year on this webpage. Scholarships will be posted in the order received, so please check the scholarship deadlines before you apply. Make sure you also look for scholarship applications on the website of colleges you have applied to as well. Good luck and any further questions about these scholarships can be directed to Mrs. Diaz Laris at [email protected] thank you. 1) Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association Scholarship $500 per recipient depending on funds (Deadline December 31, 2021) The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association awards ten scholarships to graduating high school seniors with some Chinese descent. If a student has at least one Chinese ethnic grandparent and at least a 3.0 gpa, the student would qualify. If you have any questions, please contact the CCBA Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Jay Louie, at [email protected] This completed application form, resume, the two essays, copy of accumulative GPA, and the letter of recommendation shall be scanned and electronically mailed as a single PDF file to: [email protected] Application can be found by going to: Email Mrs. Diaz Laris at [email protected] and she will email you the application as this application is not available online 2) Elks Most Valuable Student Competition – Range from $1,000 to $12,500 - 500 Awards (Deadline November 15, 2021) Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Eligibility:  Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.  Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.  High school graduates are not eligible to apply.  Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Application can be found by going to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm 3) The Gates Scholarship 300 Awards (Deadline is September 15, 2021) The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. To apply, students must be:  A high school senior  From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American  Pell-eligible  A US citizen, national, or permanent resident  In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)  Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. Application can be found by going to: https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship 4) Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation (Deadline: October 31, 2021) The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:     Current high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2021-2022 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award) U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility Planning to pursue a degree at an acc