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MESA Program

Offerings

I. Becas Latinas

www.becaslatinas.org

 

II. LMC Scholarship Page

Link to LMC Scholarship Page

 

III. Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship

The Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship Fund each spring awards a number of two-year scholarships of $4,000 per year to students who transfer in the fall or spring following the award from Contra Costa County community colleges to junior standing in four-year accredited institutions.

TO QUALIFY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST:

1. Be of African-American, Latino, Native American, or of Pacific Islander descent, i.e. a minority group underrepresented at four-year colleges and universities in California.
2. Be enrolled for the fall semester prior to the award (or have completed your course work within the past year) at Diablo Valley, Contra Costa, or Los Medanos Colleges. Applicants may not be currently enrolled nor intend to enroll before next June in a four-year college or university.
3. Be eligible (have sufficient and proper units) to transfer to a four-year institution with junior standing for the next fall term (or at the latest the next spring term) following the award.
4. Provide evidence of financial need.
5. Complete and submit on time the application with required attachments. If selected for interview, you MUST attend the Saturday morning Selection Committee interviews in the spring.
   
   

Go here to apply!

 

Deadline February 6th

 

IV. Buick Achievers Scholarship

 

This scholarship, funded by the GM Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but who may not have the financial means to attend college.

 

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award:

 

Up to $25,000 per year

for 100 students

 

– AND –

 

$2,000 one-time awards

for 1,000 students

 

We encourage students to apply who…

Are high school seniors or current college undergraduates enrolling for full-time study at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the 2012-13 academic year.

Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology, or select Design and Business-related programs.

Have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.

 

Click here to apply

 

Deadline Feberuary 29th

 

V. SMART Scholarship

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

 

Click here to apply

 

V. PG&E Bright Minds Scholarship Program

PG&E will offer up to 10 full-ride college scholarships of up to $30,000 per year and finalists will receive $2,500.

 

PG&E is looking to award $1 million in scholarships this spring through the new PG&E Bright Minds™ Scholarship program. To be eligible the individual must reside in PG&E’s service territory. PG&E is looking for high achieving students with demonstrated need; however, academic success is not the only measure. The Bright Minds Scholars will be multi-dimensional students who have given back to their local communities, who have overcome great personal challenges and have remained resilient and committed to fulfilling their goals. An emphasis will be placed on first-generation college students and non-traditional students. Applicants must be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2012-2013 academic year.

 

Deadline February 17th

 

Click here to apply

 

VI.  HSF/Marathon Oil CorporationCollege Scholarship Program

The HSF/Marathon Oil CorporationCollege Scholarship Program is a scholarship of up to $15,000 per year. Selected students may receive up to $15,000 for two academic years for a possible total award of $30,000.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or American Indian/Alaskan Native heritage.
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanent residents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Be a current Sophomore majoring in Accounting, Chemical Engineering,Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,Environmental Engineering,Geology/Geosciences,Information Technology (IT/MIS),Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering,Supply Chain Management (Management).
• Or be a current Senior planning to enroll in a Master's degree program in Geology,Geophysics or Petroleum Engineering.
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA

DEADLINE NOVEMBER 1st

Click here to apply

 

VII. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Have plans to enroll FULL-TIMEat a two or four year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree

APPLICATION DEADLINE DECEMBER 15TH

Click here to apply