Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
Cappex - https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
FastWeb - https://www.fastweb.com/
Unigo - https://www.unigo.com
College Scholarships - www.collegescholarships.org
Scholarships - www.scholarships.com
SallieMae - https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/
Chegg - https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
CollegeBoard - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
iGrad - https://www.igrad.com/tools
Raise.me - https://www.raise.me Raise.me offers micro-scholarships: A micro-scholarship is an amount of money that students are eligible to earn based on individual achievements throughout 9th-12th grade, community college, or college (for college students looking to transfer to another 4 year institution). They are awarded by colleges and universities who partner with RaiseMe, and each college or university creates their own micro-scholarship program. The amount earned via RaiseMe represents the minimum amount of institutional aid that the college will award you if you are accepted and enroll in their school.
Western Undergraduate Exchange - https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/wue-savings-finder/ This tool is only for students who reside in the Western Undergraduate Exchange states: HI, AK, CA, WA, OR, AZ, NM, CO, UT, MT, ID, SD, ND, WY
Orange County Community Foundation Scholarships - https://oc-cf.academicworks.com
Scholarships for Women - https://www.scholarshipsforwomen.net
* Remember, NEVER pay for a scholarship or scholarship search, even if it is only a few dollars! Some even have a guarantee that you will get a scholarship. These are usually scams, so beware. Learn more on How to Spot a Scam.
Cappex - https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
FastWeb - https://www.fastweb.com/
Unigo - https://www.unigo.com
College Scholarships - www.collegescholarships.org
Scholarships - www.scholarships.com
SallieMae - https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/
Chegg - https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
CollegeBoard - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
iGrad - https://www.igrad.com/tools
Raise.me - https://www.raise.me Raise.me offers micro-scholarships: A micro-scholarship is an amount of money that students are eligible to earn based on individual achievements throughout 9th-12th grade, community college, or college (for college students looking to transfer to another 4 year institution). They are awarded by colleges and universities who partner with RaiseMe, and each college or university creates their own micro-scholarship program. The amount earned via RaiseMe represents the minimum amount of institutional aid that the college will award you if you are accepted and enroll in their school.
Western Undergraduate Exchange - https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/wue-savings-finder/ This tool is only for students who reside in the Western Undergraduate Exchange states: HI, AK, CA, WA, OR, AZ, NM, CO, UT, MT, ID, SD, ND, WY
Orange County Community Foundation Scholarships - https://oc-cf.academicworks.com
Scholarships for Women - https://www.scholarshipsforwomen.net
* Remember, NEVER pay for a scholarship or scholarship search, even if it is only a few dollars! Some even have a guarantee that you will get a scholarship. These are usually scams, so beware. Learn more on How to Spot a Scam.
SCHOOLS THAT OFFER AUTOMATIC OUT-OF-STATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS (using a GPA & Test Score Chart)
Arizona State
Auburn
Miami University
Michigan State
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Missouri
West Virginia University
** list building in progress
Arizona State
Auburn
Miami University
Michigan State
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Missouri
West Virginia University
** list building in progress
SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
https://finaid.org/scholarships/
Capistrano Unified School District
Futureology - https://www.cusd-futureology.org/career
Dana Hills High School - https://danahills.capousd.org/Guidance/Scholarships/index.html
San Clemente High School - https://sctritons.capousd.org/Guidance/Scholarships/index.html
San Juan Hills High School - https://sanjuanhills.capousd.org/Guidance/College-Information/College-Scholarships/index.html
Capistrano Valley High School - https://www.cvhs.com/Guidance/Scholarships/index.html
Laguna Beach High School
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Mission Viejo High School - https://www.svusd.org/schools/high-schools/mission-viejo/guidance/scholarships-financial-aid
El Toro High School - https://www.svusd.org/schools/high-schools/el-toro/guidance/scholarships
Irvine Unified School District
University High School - https://universityhigh.iusd.org/ccc/financial-aid-scholarships
Woodbridge High School - https://woodbridgehigh.iusd.org/counseling/college-career/financial-aid-scholarships
Northwood High School - https://northwoodhigh.iusd.org/counseling/college-career/financial-aid-scholarships
Irvine High School - https://irvinehigh.iusd.org/counseling/college-career/college-preparedness/financial-aid-scholarships
Tustin Unified School District
Foothill High School - http://foothillhscounseling.org/scholarships-show-me-the-money/
Beckman High School - https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/beckman/resources/financial-aid-info
https://finaid.org/scholarships/
Capistrano Unified School District
Futureology - https://www.cusd-futureology.org/career
Dana Hills High School - https://danahills.capousd.org/Guidance/Scholarships/index.html
San Clemente High School - https://sctritons.capousd.org/Guidance/Scholarships/index.html
San Juan Hills High School - https://sanjuanhills.capousd.org/Guidance/College-Information/College-Scholarships/index.html
Capistrano Valley High School - https://www.cvhs.com/Guidance/Scholarships/index.html
Laguna Beach High School
- Scholarships: https://lbusd.instructure.com/courses/4206/modules#module_15434
- Laguna Beach High School Scholarship Foundation: https://lbhssf.org/
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Mission Viejo High School - https://www.svusd.org/schools/high-schools/mission-viejo/guidance/scholarships-financial-aid
El Toro High School - https://www.svusd.org/schools/high-schools/el-toro/guidance/scholarships
Irvine Unified School District
University High School - https://universityhigh.iusd.org/ccc/financial-aid-scholarships
Woodbridge High School - https://woodbridgehigh.iusd.org/counseling/college-career/financial-aid-scholarships
Northwood High School - https://northwoodhigh.iusd.org/counseling/college-career/financial-aid-scholarships
Irvine High School - https://irvinehigh.iusd.org/counseling/college-career/college-preparedness/financial-aid-scholarships
Tustin Unified School District
Foothill High School - http://foothillhscounseling.org/scholarships-show-me-the-money/
Beckman High School - https://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/beckman/resources/financial-aid-info
PTSA SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
California State PTA Scholarships
These scholarships recognize volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average requirement.
Website: http://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/
Capistrano Unified Council PTSA Scholarships
The Capistrano Unified Council PTSA (CUCPTSA) maintains a scholarship fund to acknowledge deserving seniors in the areas of academics, community service and personal achievements, with an emphasis on community service. Beginning in 2017, CUCPTSA will fund one $500 scholarship for each district high school. Recipients will be chosen by the individual high school scholarship committees.
Website: http://www.cucptsa.com/index.asp?scid=93
Dana Hills High School PTSA Scholarship
The Dana Hills High School PTSA Scholarship program recognizes the achievements of graduating DHHS seniors for volunteer service in the school and/or community. The minimum award will be $500. Eligible students must be a member of the DHHS PTSA by March 1, 2017 and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
Website: https://www.danahillsptsa.org/senior-scholarships
California State PTA Scholarships
These scholarships recognize volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a grade point average requirement.
Website: http://capta.org/programs-events/scholarships/graduating-high-school-seniors/
Capistrano Unified Council PTSA Scholarships
The Capistrano Unified Council PTSA (CUCPTSA) maintains a scholarship fund to acknowledge deserving seniors in the areas of academics, community service and personal achievements, with an emphasis on community service. Beginning in 2017, CUCPTSA will fund one $500 scholarship for each district high school. Recipients will be chosen by the individual high school scholarship committees.
Website: http://www.cucptsa.com/index.asp?scid=93
Dana Hills High School PTSA Scholarship
The Dana Hills High School PTSA Scholarship program recognizes the achievements of graduating DHHS seniors for volunteer service in the school and/or community. The minimum award will be $500. Eligible students must be a member of the DHHS PTSA by March 1, 2017 and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
Website: https://www.danahillsptsa.org/senior-scholarships
