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SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

This 2024-2025 scholarship listing will be updated as information is provided to Mrs. Isaac

 

ASSOCIATION OF CA ADMINISTRATORS (ACSA) FRESNO COUNTY CHARTER SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITYSeniors whose parent/guardian is a member of ACSA, 3.0 GPA

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Application, Statement of goals, 2 letters of recommendation

AWARD AMOUNT: $750

DEADLINE: April 19, 2025

ACSA FRESNO COUNTY CHARTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

ACSA TEACHER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITYSeniors, 3.0 GPA, planning a career in education

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application, statement of goals, 2 letters of recommendation

AWARD AMOUNT: $750

DEADLINE: April 19, 2025

ACSA TEACHER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

ASSOCIATION OF MEXICAN AMERICAN EDUCATORS

Seniors in Fresno County

Application requires autobiography, essay about a teacher, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, counselor form

AWARD AMOUNT - $1,000 (20 scholarships awarded)

Deadline to Apply - March 28, 2025

AMAE Scholarship Application

 

CALIFORNIA TABLE GRAPE SCHOLARSHIPS 2025

Two types of scholarships are offered for field workers and their children:  one for $25,000 for those attending a four-year California university and one for $14,500 for those attending two years of community college followed by two years at a California university.  A third type of $25,000 scholarship is for those interested in studying agriculture at a four-year California college or university and building a career in the table grape industry.  Three of each category are available. 

DEADLINE: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Scholarship applications:  https://www.grapesfromcalifornia.com/community-outreach/

 

CENTRAL (formerly Polk) ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Central Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 6 scholarships @ $250 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


CENTRAL UNIFIED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior, has a parent/guardian who work in education (any district or position) OR the student’s career goal is in education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 3 scholarships @ $750 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

CUTA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


CUSD - CSEA CHAPTER 474 Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior, has a parent/guardian who is a member of CSEA Chapter 474. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 3 scholarships @ $500 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

CSEA CHAPTER 474 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

EECU STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM

Seniors, must have a bank account or join bank account with EECU Bank opened prior to June 1, 2023

Application is done online, requires two letters of recommendation and transcripts

AWARD AMOUNT - $2,000 (50 scholarships awarded)

Deadline to Apply - December 6, 2024

EECU STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION


FOUNDATION FOR CENTRAL SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS

https://centralfoundation.org/# DUE 2/14/25

Central Unified Students ONLY

  • Janessa Ramirez Scholarship
  • Nurse Dolores Scholarship
  • DREAMer Scholarship
  • Paul Thompson C.S.U.F. Scholarship

 

GLACIER POINT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Glacier Point Middle School.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 2 scholarships @ $250 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

GLACIER POINT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


26th ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS  

  • Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in the spring of 2025.
  • Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
  • Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2025 - 2026.
  • Be of Hispanic heritage (including Spain, Brazil, Philippines).

DEADLINE: Nov. 3, 2024

Apply here:https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/

 

HERNDON BARSTOW ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Herndon Barstow Elementary School.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 4 scholarships @ $250 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

HERNDON BARSTOW ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

HOUGHTON KEARNEY ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Houghton Kearney school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 2 scholarships @ $250 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

HOUGHTON KEARNEY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


INCREDIBLE HEALTH

Incredible Health is a leading career platform for nurses to get connected with full-time jobs, career resources, and a thriving community of other nurses in the U.S. Are you looking at a career in nursing? Click the link below for a list of available scholarships and grants for nursing students.  https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/nursing-scholarships-and-grants/

 

Jim A. Yovino Students of Promise Scholarship

Jim is champion of education and held positions in education from classroom teacher and coach to principal in Fresno, Dinuba, Central and Clovis unified school districts. During his 10 years of service as Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Jim was committed to building and enhancing educational programs to ensure that all students reach their full potential. He encourages all students to pursue college, career technical education programs or other trade school opportunities beyond high school. This $1,000 scholarship is available to all seniors in Fresno County public high schools pursuing college or career technical education certificate programs & earn a minimum weighted GPA of 2.5 or higher for grades 10-12. Due 3/31/25   https://scholarships.fcoefoundation.org/ 

LEAGUE OF MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN (LMAW) SCHOLARSHIP

Senior, living in Fresno County

Application, personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, financial verification, photo, transcripts

AWARD AMOUNT - $500-$1,000

Deadline to Apply - March 1, 2025

LMAW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

LIDDELL ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Liddell Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 5 scholarships @ $250 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

LIDDELL ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


Melva Lee Duran Educational Scholarship

Melva Lee Duran worked in the educational field and had a passion to help students succeed.  She started her career as an elementary school Teacher’s Aid and finished her career as a Medical Education Job Placement Director. This $500 memorial scholarship is available to Fresno County public high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Due 3/31/25

 https://scholarships.fcoefoundation.org/ 

 

MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended McKinley Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 1 scholarship @ $500 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


NORMAL LIDDELL FAMILY TRUST SCHOLARSHIP (OPEN TO ALL CUSD STUDENTS)

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 10 scholarships @ $1,000 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

NORMAN LIDDELL FAMILY TRUST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


Parsec Education: Advancing Excellence Scholarship

Parsec Education is an education technology and data analytics company with a mission to modernize and transform K-12 education and student outcomes. The company was founded after observing educational systems that were flooded with large amounts of data, but did not have the internal capacity to make them meaningful. In partnerships with LEAs, big and small, Parsec Education continues to connect the dots and chart a course for transforming student success. The Parsec Education: Advancing Excellence Scholarship is open to all high school seniors in Fresno County public schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Scholarship amount: $1,000.   Due 3/31/25

https://scholarships.fcoefoundation.org/ 

 

RIVER BLUFF ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended River Bluff Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 5 scholarships - Amount To Be Determined

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

RIVER BLUFF ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Roosevelt Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 5 scholarships - Amount To Be Determined

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


SAROYAN ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Saroyan Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: # of scholarships to be determined @ $500 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

SAROYAN ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


SIKH WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY:  All graduating high school seniors in Fresno County who are attending college or university in the fall of 2025 and whose annual family income does not exceed $80,000 are eligible to apply.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: available once you create an account

AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000 - $2,000

DEADLINE: April 22, 2025

 

SIKH WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

TEAGUE ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Teague Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 1 @ $50 each

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

TEAGUE ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


TILLEY ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

ELIGIBILITY: Central Unified Senior who attended Tilley Elementary school.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Application will be done through www.goingmerry.com (student will need to create a Going Merry account and profile first). Application will require a personal statement, 1 letter of recommendation, transcript, and photo.

AWARD AMOUNT: 2 @ amount to be determined

DEADLINE: March 21, 2025

TILLEY ELEMENTARY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

United Negro College Fund – UNCF manages a number of different scholarship programs

with different deadlines and criteria. Go to http://uncf.org/scholarships for more details.


Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program – The Horatio Alger Association seeks to

assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity,

strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college

education, and a desire to contribute to society.  For more information and to apply, go to: 

https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/

 

Asian Pacific Fund- $171,000 will be awarded to 60 students. Eligibility requirements vary for

each scholarship so interested students should read the complete eligibility criteria on their

scholarship website: https://asianpacificfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/


Army ROTC Scholarship -Full tuition, books, monthly stipends, Summer Internships, job

placement, etc.  Read the eligibility criteria and apply using the following link:

Visit:  https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html


NROTC Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps -Juniors, $180,000 (minimum), 4-5 year obligation active duty upon college graduation

https://www.nrotc.navy.mil


Black and African American Student Scholarships

ttps://bold.org/scholarships/by-demographics/minorities/black-students-scholarships/


CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarships - Up to $40,000 will be available for current juniors.

Go to http://cb.org/opportunity for more details.


SuperCollege Scholarship

Applicants must be high school students, college undergraduates, graduate students, or

adult students residing in the U.S. and attending or planning to attend any accredited college

or university within the next 12 months.    Amount: $1,000      Deadline: Monthly

www.supercollege.com/scholarship


Scholarship Guidance Newsletter

Check out multiple scholarship opportunities listed on the monthly newsletter below. 

https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships 


Student Scholarships.org

https://studentscholarships.org/newsletters


GoingMerry.com

We are a free scholarship search and application platform. Personalized matching. Thousands of

scholarships and grants.

https://www.goingmerry.com/

  

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Amounts, requirements, and deadlines will vary.

 

FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Amounts, requirements and deadlines will vary.

 

 FRESNO STATE SCHOLARSHIPS