Los Altos High School

 

The Department of Education recommends using the following free resources to find more information about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities:

 

 

(Dates and links will be updated- but they usually stay very consistent- you can use these as a tool for planning ahead)

 

 

 

PLEASE READ: For all self-nomination scholarships, email Ms. Duran at laura.duran@mvla.net. Please list all the self-nomination scholarships you would like to be considered for. For every self-nomination scholarship, you need to have an updated resume available in Naviance. If you have a Google doc resume, you can link the resume to Naviance. For particular scholarships, there may be additional steps to self-nominate, so pay attention to your email for further instructions. And lastly, if you are nominated there will be more application steps in the future, so please be aware of the possible commitment you are making.

Bay Area All-Star Scholarship Team (BAASST)—Deadline January 12: $5000. 

Need-aware. For students who display leadership qualities in and outside the classroom, demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic, community outreach and extracurricular activities. Minimum GPA 3.0. Only two male and two female nominees from each high school can be nominated.

Northern California Scholarship--Deadline January 12: $8000. 

Renewable for 4 years. Merit and Need-based. US Citizens and Permanent residents only.  For students who have taken a rigorous course load, have excelled academically, are significantly involved in their community, and demonstrate financial need to afford college.

University Club of Palo Alto--Deadline January 12: Up to $5,000. 

Renewable for 4 years. Need-based. No citizenship requirements. Strong GPA of A-/B+ average. Students with work experience strongly preferred. Student should also have extracurriculars and volunteering experience.

Silicon Valley Realtors Scholarship--Deadline January 12: $1,500. 

Must be attending a four-year college in the fall of 2023. U.S. Citizens and permanent residents only. Students need extensive commitment to community service. It is recommended that students have a GPA of 3.7 and above.

PLEASE READ: For the scholarships below, the applications either are open or will soon be open for you to apply independently--no nominations needed. If you have questions about the applications, please ask us in the College and Career Center.

$3000 per year for 4 years. Need-based. Local scholarship. GPA 2.8-3.8 cumulative GPA (unweighted). No citizenship requirements. Must plan to attend a four-year accredited college/university beginning in the fall. Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student. Demonstrate an ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic and personal goals. Demonstrate active community involvement or engagement with others via work, school, or family responsibilities. Application linked HERE.

This is an AMAZING set of scholarships because many are VERY local. Some are specifically for Santa Clara county residents only too! Be careful to check for their citizenship requirements as well. 

See the full list here: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships

US Citizens and AB 540 students. Need-based. Applicant is a 'late bloomer' who demonstrates academic promise and continuous grade point average improvement during high school or college; Maximum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; Applicant demonstrates community involvement. Application linked HERE.

Need-based. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Student committed to community service. Scholarship opens on roundtable application on December 17.

Need-based. Student with a solid academic record. Student committed to community service. Scholarship opens on roundtable application on December 17.

Need-based. Renewable. Minimum 2.75 GPA. First-generation college students given special consideration. Students would be assigned a mentor to support them in college. Scholarship opens on roundtable application on December 17.

Need-based. Student committed to community service. Deaf and hard of hearing students given special consideration. Scholarship opens on roundtable application on December 17.

Need-based. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Student committed to community service. For students interested in community and 4-year colleges. Scholarship opens on roundtable application on December 17.

Needs-based and Merit-based. Recommended above 3.0 GPA. A scholarship in memorial of R. Scott Chan, a former high school physics teacher. For seniors interested in majoring in science or engineering. Application linked HERE.

Merit-Based. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Women who are pursuing fine or performing arts in college. Application linked HERE.

Merit-Based. Student should be involved in extracurriculars and community service. Application linked HERE.

Need-based. Recommended be 3.0 GPA or above. Student committed to community service. Students involved in Key Club and Girl or Boy Scouts given special consideration. Apply Here.

Merit-based.  For US Citizens and Undocumented students. For seniors who may attend community college or 4-year universities and are current members of the PTA. Must have demonstrated community service. Application linked HERE.

Need-aware and Merit-Based. For seniors who plan to attend an accredited institution. Application linked HERE.

Needs-based. For students who plan to attend four-year California public college (Cal State, Cal Poly) or university (UC), 3.3 GPA. Apply HERE.

Need-based and merit-based. For seniors with dedicated service to their community. Application linked HERE.

Need-based. For Latino/Hispanic students with a min. 2.5 GPA and plan to enroll in college this fall. Apply HERE &  Info Flier

 

CCS Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program- completed packet due to Ms. Duran by 2/8: $500 or 1,500. For outstanding student-athletes in the Central Coast Section. Info and Application HERE

 

CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year- completed packet due 3/7: $10,000 or 1,500. Recognizes college-bound high school seniors whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary and whose personal standards (i.e., integrity, honesty, etc.) and accomplishments are a positive model for others. Two State winners (1 male and 1 female) will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Additionally, 20 Section winners will be awarded $1,500.  Info and Application HERE 

 

The Joyce-Ridgway Scholarship– Deadline 3/11: $750

For a female-student athlete in the Class of 2023 who exemplifies leadership, determination, dedication, self-sacrifice, and integrity. Info HERE

 

The Jeff Lamb Scholarship– Deadline 3/11: $750

Ideal candidates for the Jeff Lamb Scholarship are student-athletes who have exhibited an interest in becoming a teacher/coach and eventually attaining leadership in the Athletic Director role. Info HERE

 

CIF Spirit of Sport Scholarship Award– Winter Deadline 12/11, Spring TBD: $1,000 or $2,500

Recognizes one male and one female state-wide winner during each season of sport (Fall (closed)/Winter/Spring). Student-athletes are selected based on exemplary sportsmanship, school/community service, and leadership. Info HERE

Immigrants Rising Website - List of Scholarships that don't Require U.S. Citizenship: https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/undergraduate-scholarships/