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Laney Scholarships

Outside of Laney Scholarships

Unless otherwise noted, to apply for Laney Scholarships you need to fill out the Master Scholarship Application located HERE.  Click on the name of the scholarship link for criteria and deadline information.  Students can also pick up scholarship criteria and applications in the Transfer Center in Counseling Portable 1.  Students can submit completed applications to Vice President Eileen White’s office in Eagle Village 1.

 

Laney Scholarships

 

  • Associated Students of Laney College (ASLC) Service Scholarship - Ten $1000 Awards                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Requirements: 1. Must submit completed scholarship application and essay  2. Must be active and volunteer in the Laney community  3. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher  4. Must submit at least one letter of recommendation from Laney faculty or staff.  Pick up application at ASLC office, Student Center Room 326.  Submit completed application in a sealed envelope to ASLC President in Student Center, Room SC 327.

 

Student must have 36 semester units completed, currently enrolled full-time (graduating or transferring to a 4-year institute or professional program/school) carrying a minimum of 12 units per semester, minimum GPA of 2.0, based on a 4.0 scale.  And a record of active participation and leadership in extra-curricular activities during their college attendance.  A student must apply at the college where (a) the majority (51% or more) of his/her course work has been at the time of the application, AND (b) the majority (51% or more) of his/her activities (e.g., citizenship, leadership service, employment) have occurred.  To apply, you must complete the Chancellor’s Trophy application located HERE.

 

One (1) finalist will be selected by the Tunis Family from the four (4) semi-finalist nominees.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.

 

  • John and Anna Los Scholarship Award – $1000 – Two $500 awards

This award will be given for outstanding Labor Studies students.  Official announcement, criteria and selection by the Laney College’s Labor Studies Department (Karin Hart).

 

  • Doddie Gifford Memorial Scholarship Award – One $500 award

Official announcement, criteria and selection by the Laney College’s Labor Studies Department (Karin Hart).

 

  • Gifford Labor Studies Scholarship Award – One $500 award

This award will be given for outstanding achievement in the Labor Studies program at Laney College.  The Laney College’s Labor Studies Department (Karin Hart) announces this scholarship, selects the criteria and chooses the recipients for this award.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.

 

  • PAAAA (Peralta Association of African American Affairs) – Two $500 awards to African American students who plan to enroll in at least 6 units in Fall ’12 at a community college or four-year institution, and enrolled in at least 6 units at Laney during Spring ’12, and must have completed a minimum of 24 units as of Fall ’11 with a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation at least one faculty or staff member from Laney.  To apply, you must complete the PAAAA application located HERE.  Submit completed application to Adrienne Riley in Counseling Portable 1.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Wanda Garcia Scholarship Committee.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Wanda Garcia Scholarship Committee.

 

Selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.

 

Selection will be conducted by Burt Dragin, Journalism Instructor.

 

Two $1,000 scholarships for students who are pursuing a career in education and transferring to a four-year college in Fall 2012.  To apply, you must complete the Laney Faculty Senate Scholarship Application located HERE.  Applications can also be picked up at the Laney Library Information Desk and the Laney EOPS Office (A-106).

 

  • PTK/ Swap Meets Scholarship Award – One $1,000 award

Official announcement, criteria and semi-finalist selection will be conducted by the Laney College Scholarship Committee.  The final award recipient will be selected by the President of Laney College.

 

Scholarships will be awarded to one Laney female Student and one Merritt female Student for the spring 2012 semester.  Selection will be conducted by the Laney College & Merritt College Scholarship committees, along with a representative from AAWU, who will serve on each committee, will select the recipients and will forward the names of the recipients to the Peralta Colleges Foundation.

 

Faculty or administrators at each college will select the recipients in accordance with the scholarship criteria.  Awards will be given in August for the fall 2012 semester.

 

  • The Lawrence L. Chin Scholarship Award - One $500 award.  Applicant must be a Business or Accounting major and must be transferring to a 4-year or university in the Fall 2012 (acceptance letter needs to be provided for verification). Have at least 3.0 GPA, initial preference will be given to veterans or students who are currently in the military.

 

  • The Alice S.M. Cheng-Jones Memorial Scholarship - One $2,000 award given over a two semester period. Laney student, Accounting major graduating with an AA degree in Spring 2012 with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Must be transferring to a 4-year college or university, majoring in accounting in the Fall 2012 (acceptance letter needs to be provided for verification). Must enroll in a 4-year institution with 12 or more units in major core courses while maintaining a 3.0 or better GPA in the Fall 2012 semester. Demonstrate financial need and must provide on letter of recommendation from Laney faculty member, administrator, counselor or student adviser.

 

  • Wanda Lee Aitch Memorial Scholarship Award - One $500 award to a female athlete and a member of the Laney College basketball or softball team (preferred) and prefer minority female student. Must have a GPA of at least 2.0, pursuing study in Physical Education, must demonstrate financial need.

 

Laney Scholarships

Outside of Laney Scholarships

Outside of Laney Scholarships

 

Local Scholarships

 

Meng Vocational Grant Program – $1,000

Scholarship grants to Alameda County community college students pursuing vocational and trade careers such as cooks, pharmacy technicians, dental assistants, paralegals, apparel designer and merchandisers, cosmetologists and x-ray technicians.  http://venturesfoundation.org/programs/community-initiatives/meng

 

East Bay Consortium Latino Scholarships – $500 – $1000
Several scholarships are available to Latino students in the east bay.  http://www.eastbayconsortium.org/index.php?s=92

 

Minority Scholarships

 

United Negro Fund – Varies

List of scholarships for African American students.

http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp

 

NAACP – Varies

Various scholarships for African American students.

http://www.naacp.org/pages/naacp-scholarships

 

Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship – $750-$1500
Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates, GED recipients, community college students, students attending a four-year college or university, and students accepted into a postgraduate education or credential program. The scholarships are dedicated to recognizing the Hispanic/Latino culture and the education of Hispanic/Latino students. http://hcac-ac.org/scholarship/

 

Mass Mutual Scholars – $5000
Mass Mutual looks forward to assisting 30 full-time, multicultural students entering their sophomore, junior, senior or fifth year of college (maximum $5,000 each) with over $150,000 in scholarships. Students must be of African American/Black, Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander descent and be interested in pursuing a career in the insurance and financial services industry.

 

Asian American Government Executives Network – $1000 – 1500

The scholarship program assists Asian American students in their continuing education to better prepare themselves for positions of leadership in the Federal, State, and Local governments.

http://www.aagen.org


Transfer Scholarships

 

Cal Poly Scholarship Programs

www.ess.calpoly.edu/finaid search under the “scholarships” tab for details on the scholarships.

 

CSU Scholarship Programs

Inquiries regarding student scholarships should be directed to the CSU campus Financial Aid Office to which a student is attending and/or applying for admission. Each campus maintains a list of available scholarships including selection criteria and application procedures.

www.calstate.edu/foundation/Scholarships.html

 

Devry Community College Scholarships

Over 50 half-tuition scholarships are available to applicants who have earned an associates degree. Visit the website at: http://www.devry.edu or www.itsworking.org.

 

Golden Gate University Scholarships

There are various scholarships, some paying full tuition for Golden Gate University, for community college transfer students, underrepresented minority students, working students, and other categories. For further information on Golden Gate Scholarships, call Enrollment Services, 415-442-7800 visit: http://www.ggu.edu then click on the “admissions and costs” link, then “financial aid” links to get to the scholarships page.

 

Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program
Provide scholarships worth up to $30,000 per year to community college students to help them earn a four-year degree.  Eligibility: Plan to enroll full-time in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university in the fall semester, have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.50 or better on a scale of 4.0, and have significant unmet financial need.  To be eligible for the program, students must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their two-year institution.

www.jkcf.org/scholarships/undergraduate-transfer-scholarships/how-to-apply/

 

University of California Scholarship Programs
Each University campus and some campus alumni associations award scholarships to students in recognition of achievement and potential. A wide variety of scholarships are available — including the University wide Regents Scholarship program and campus-based scholarships such as Alumni Scholarships and Chancellor’s Scholarships. There are also restricted scholarships for students with specific backgrounds, academic interests or career objectives. At most campuses, students are eligible to receive more than one award.

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/scholarships.html

 

Undocumented and Migrant Students Scholarships

 

Undocumented Students Scholarships – Varies

List of Scholarships that do not require a social security number.

http://e4fc.org/images/E4FC_Scholarships.pdf

 

Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children (100 scholarships) – $150-$500
Scholarship is to financially assist migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Eligible applicants must be entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs, high school dropouts or potential dropouts. For application and additional information please visit www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-mattera.htm

 

Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship – $1000
Must be Child of a migrant worker or a migrant worker (priority will be given to those with mobility in the last 3 years). Must have teaching as a career goal, scholastic achievement, and financial need. For more information and application visit: www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-kazmierczak.htm

 

Veterans Scholarships

 

Special Operations Warriors Foundation Scholarships
The (SOWF) provides college scholarship grants, based on need, along with financial aid and educational counseling to the children of Special Operations personnel who were killed in an operational mission or training accident. Applications and additional information can be found online at www.specialops.org

 

Veterans Scholarship Program – $2500
Must be honorably discharged from any branch of the US military or Coast Guard and be enrolled or about to enroll in an entrepreneurial course of study. Completed application packets must include a current resume, academic transcript, copy of military discharge certificate, brief essay of career goals, and two letters of recommendation. For an application visit www.franchise.org/scholarships.aspx.

 

Tillman Military Scholar
http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/apply/ Who is eligible to apply to become a Tillman Military Scholar? -Veteran and active duty military servicemembers -Of both pre- and post-9/11 service -From all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, including service in the National Guard and Reserve -Spouses of active or veteran servicemembers -Including surviving spouses -Servicemember or spouse seeking assistance to pursue an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate degree as a full-time student at a public or private, 4-year U.S.-based accredited institution

 

Other Scholarships

 

CableTV.com – $1000

The CableTV.com Psychological Impact of TV Scholarship is open to current or prospective college students who are enrolled or are planning on enrolling in a college or university program.  Students write an essay on how TV has impacted our global culture.   www.cabletv.com/scholarship

 

The CANERS Foundation – $2500-up
For students who are interested in pursuing an education and career in horticulture to all two year and four year colleges from which a horticulture degree can be obtained. Visit the Web site for application and details:

http://www.cangc.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.showpage/pageID/31/index.htm

 

Superpower Scholarship – $2500
Which villain or superhero would you want to switch places with for a day? Awarded by ScholarshipExperts.com. This award is for U.S. students, Must be a legal U.S. resident, Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, and Must be 13 years of age or older at time of application.  www.scholarshipexperts.com

 

Tom Kitayama Jr. Memorial Scholarship – $500
Application open to any student eligible to attend college in the coming year, with plans to major in agriculture or a related field. Applicant must have a permanent address in Alameda County, but does not need to be a farm Bureau member. Those who qualify will be interviewed by a scholarship committee.  If you have any questions: Alameda County Farm Bureau, 638 Enos Way, Livermore, CA 94551.  Call (925) 449-1677

 

DegreeDirectory.org – $500 – $1000
Various scholarships available at http://degreedirectory.org/pages/scholarship_home.html

Associate’s Degree Level Scholarships:  Associate’s Degree in Nursing and Medical Assisting – Associate’s Degree in Art and Design – Associate’s Degree in Computer Technology and Information Systems – Online Associate’s Degree

 

Education-Portal.com /Scholarships – $500 – $1000
Various scholarships available based on academic goals.

http://education-portal.com/pages/Academic_Awards_Home.html

 

The Campus Explorer Exclusive Scholarship – $1000
A monthly $1,000 giveaway, designed to help students pay for their higher-education expenses. Every month, Campus Explorer will announce a new scholarship – and a new way to win. A winner will be randomly selected from the entrants. Visit website for details. https://www.campusexplorer.com/campus-explorer-scholarships/

 

Scholarship for Women Interested in Automotive Retail Dealership Careers – Up to $5000
Scholarship is offered to help increase the number of women pursuing careers as a general, executive or departmental manager; or, an owner/operator of an automotive dealership. http://www.gmsac.com/Application.pdf

 

Frugal Dad Undergraduate Scholarship – $5000
Must be 16 years of age or older at time of application, be a legal U.S. resident, and be enrolled in an accredited college or university.  Must give consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Frugaldad.com if required to upon notification of winning the award. Answer 5 essay questions (500 words or less)

 

B. Davis Scholarship – $1,000
Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email: awards@studentawardsearch.com. http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

 

Big Sun Scholarship – $500
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. http://www.bigsunathletics.com/
All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

 

America’s Best Blogging Scholarship – $1000
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States and may not be an associate (employee) of any division of YourLocalSecurity.com. http://yourlocalsecurity.com/scholarship

 

Foreclosure.com Scholarship – $1000-5000
Currently enrolled college students (graduate students, law students and/or high school seniors are NOT eligible) are invited to apply by submitting an essay. Freshman entering Fall 2012 are eligible once they have received student identification numbers. Five winners will be selected.  www.foreclosure.com/scholarship

 

Dowd and Guild Scholarship – $1000
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident and currently enrolled or entering into an undergrad program. Student must be in good academic standing. Selection based on need for financial aid, educational performance, personal essay, participation in school leadership and extracurricular activities, and commitment to the community. Completed applications include personal essay and official high school or college transcripts. www.dowdandguild.com/community.html

 

Leon L. Granoff Foundation Scholarships – Varies
Must be an undergraduate student and California resident attending a California college or university. Selection based on academic excellence, ability and potential. For more information write to: Leon L. Granoff, Foundation Scholarship Program P.O. Box 2148 Gardena, California 90247-0148

 

Straight Forward Media Scholarships – $500
Scholarships are offered to students in a wide variety of majors every year. Each scholarship program is open to both American and international students who are attending four-year colleges, two-year and community colleges, vocational and technical schools. Visit: http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm_v2/scholarships/

 

Health Professions Education Foundation Scholarship Programs – $2,500-$25,000
The Foundation administers a number of scholarship and loan repayment programs for health professional students and graduates. All program recipients are required to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area of California as designated by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. All programs require applicants to document their financial need. Additional criteria that will be considered in the selection of recipients include the applicant’s work experience, community background, career goals, the length of commitment to practice in a medically underserved area, community involvement, and prior academic performance. For applications and additional information visit, www.healthprofessions.ca.gov/progfacts.htm

 

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