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Local Scholarship Announcement
Each year, numerous individuals and community groups award scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to LGHS college-bound seniors. Groups include the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers’ Association, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, Loma Prieta Club, and many more.
All college-bound students (including community college and technical school) are encouraged to apply. Consideration for scholarships include: academic achievement in all subject areas, community service, school leadership, athletic excellence, community engagement, or employment. Each award has its own set of requirements and you do not need to be an ‘A’ student for consideration.
This year a new scholarship will be awarded from the Mesa Family Fund. This award will celebrate individuals who are pursuing a vocational career.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 3, 2025 by 9AM, no exceptions.
The Pursuit of Excellence – South Bay Scholarship Program
We are looking to support determined, in-need, graduating high school seniors who want to get a 4 year degree from college. Benefits of the scholarship include:
- Financial aid from $1,000 - $6,000 per year depending on need until graduation
- An assigned mentor to help with college challenges
- Workshops and internship support
Deadline is February 28, 2025. You need to be a good student, but not an A student. Community college applicants accepted as long as transferring to 4 -year college.
Application at https://www.poescholarships.org – click ‘Apply’ and scroll down to Application #2: POE – South Bay.
CCS Scholarships
CCS has a scholarship program that recognizes outstanding student-athletes in the Central Coast Section. The Scholar-Athlete Scholarship program will recognize one (1) female and one (1) male from each league to receive a minimum of $500 each. Details on the CCS ADA scholarship are still to come.
The CCS Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program
The Joyce-Ridgway Scholarship
The Jeff Lamb Scholarship
https://www.cifccs.org/
CIF Spirit of Sport Award
https://www.cifstate.org/
CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year
https://www.cifstate.org/
Miscellaneous Scholarships
- Asian Pacific Community Fund There are several scholarships available on their website.
- To recognize service to the LGBT+ community, the eQuality Scholarship awards graduating seniors with $6,000 awards.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
- The 2025 Santa Clara Valley Society of Women Engineers Scholarship is open for applications! The deadline is February 28, 2025.
NROTC Scholarship – Marine Option
- 4-year scholarship that covers full tuition, books, lab fees etc., for the university of your choice! Applications are due December 31st 2024. Fill out the form in the link and select NROTC to learn more about this opportunity.
- Full ride at University of Virginia.
Sons of Italy
- Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian descent.
California Association of Winegrape Growers Foundation
- For children of California vineyard employees. Application materials can be found in the College and Career center or by using the link above.
International Scholarship Search Engine
NICHE Students enter for a chance to win a $2000 scholarship when they create an account with them. They also allow students to search for scholarships by various criteria.
FastWeb Free scholarship search engine.
GoingMerry Scholarships, FAFSA, College Cost Comparisons, and student loan information.
SCHOLARSHIPS.COM Can help students find scholarships based on their eligibility and interest in specific majors.
Scholarships360 Gives students the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship when they open an account with them. They also offer a large database of scholarships students can filter by category.
National Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship They are accepting applications for 2023 National Scottish Rite Annual & Endowed Scholarships. The application deadlines is April 4, 2024.
CSU Scholarship Information
A wide variety of scholarships offered by generous donors are available for California State University Students and incoming CSU freshmen students.
University of California
Grants and Scholarship Information.
College Board Scholarship Information
BigFuture Scholarship Directory.