The Los Medanos College Scholarship Office

is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We are located in Room CC3-440 inside the Admissions Building, next to the Transfer Center. Appointments are not necessary, but are recommended to assure someone is available to assist you.

Note: On November 18, 2009 I will be at the LMC Brentwood Center from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

If you have been awarded a scholarship and need information on how to access your funds, please contact the Scholarship Office. Please note that your registration fees are not paid automatically. You must visit, call, or contact the Scholarship Office to initiate use of your scholarship funds for your educational expenses.

If you require special accommodations (large print, speech to audio), assistance is available in the Hi-Tech Center, CC3-625, ext. 3279.

LMC and Local Community Scholarships

Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarship up to $5,000!

Criteria:

• Community College graduate transferring to junior level status at a four year college or university
• Financial need
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Community involvement
• Resident of Contra Costa County, California

For more information or to obtain an application, click link below:

www.diablovalley.assistanceleague.org

Mail your completed application with any required documentation to:

Scholarships Chairman

Assistance League of Diablo Valley

2711 Buena Vista Avenue

Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Deadline is March 1, 2010

Danielle Lieske Science Scholarship $500 award! Applications for the 2010-2011 school yearare now available!

Criteria for the Scholarship:

1. LMC continuing or transfer student to a four-year college/university for 2010-2011.
2. Must be enrolled at least half-time (6.0 units).
3. Minimum G.P.A. 3.0.
4. Must attend Student Success Ceremony in May 2010.

Application packet must consist of:

• A completed Scholarship Application.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Letter of recommendation.
• A typed 500 word essay describing what science experiences you have had in a job or at school, your science academic goals, and why you are interested in the field of science.

For application, click here

Deadline is February 26, 2010.

Return your completed application to the Scholarship Office, Room CC3, 440.

Jeffrey Lieske Math Scholarship $500 award! Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now available!

Criteria for the Scholarship:

1. LMC transfer student to a four-year college/university for 2010-2011.
2. Must be enrolled at least half-time (6.0 units).
3. Minimum G.P.A. 3.0.
4. Must attend Student Success Ceremony in May 2010.

Application packet must consist of:

• A completed Scholarship Application.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Letter of recommendation.
• A typed 300 word essay addressing the following question:  “Why Math is Important to Me?”

For application, click here

Deadline is February 26, 2010.

Return your completed application to the Scholarship Office, Room CC3, 440.

Applications for The Kennedy-King Memorial Scholarship are now available!

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.
   
   
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.

For application materials, click links below:

General Instructions

Application Form

Counselor's Verification Form

Personal Reference Form (You will need three (3) references)

Note: In order to be considered for this scholarship you will need to have all the required documents completed. Please stop by the scholarship office if you need assistance.

Deadline is February 10, 2010! All materials must be submitted to the Scholarship Office, Room CC3-440 by 5:00 p.m.

The Los Medanos Process Technology Scholarship

Scholarships available each semester!

Criteria:

1. Must be enrolled in the Process Technology Program at either Los Medanos College or Contra Costa College.

2. Intend to pursue a career in Process Technology.

3. An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is desirable.

4. Financial Need

Deadline is October 31, 2009 for Fall scholarships, and May 31, 2010 for Spring scholarships.

In addition, PTEC students can receive tuition reimbursements through the President's Community Based Job Training Grant. For more information email Colleen Grim cgrim@losmedanos.edu or David Kail at dkail@losmedanos.edu or call (925) 439-2181, ext. 3194.

For application click here.

Local and outside Scholarships not administered by LMC (listed below)

Please note, the LMC Foundation/Scholarship Program does NOT administer any of the following scholarships nor has any additional information about them. You must contact the offering organizations DIRECTLY if you wish for further information. Thank you.

ACS Scholars Program- ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

If you are an African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology, you may be eligible.

Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified applicants based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service.

*Number and amount of awards subject to available funding*

For more information visit: www.chemistry.org/scholars

Applications accepted November 1, 2009 – March 1, 2010, for the 2010-2011 academic year.

AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships-AIFS annually awards more than $250,000 in scholarships to summer and semester students who submit application materials demonstrating high academic achievement. Scholarships are available for both summer and semester programs.

For more information click here.

Associate Degree Scholarship Opportunities-DegreeDirectory.org, has introduced several new associate degree scholarships for the upcoming 2010 academic year!

Nursing and Medical Assisting - Associate Degree Scholarship:
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Technology, Radiologic Technology and others.

http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Nursing_and_Medical_Assisting_Associates_Degree_Scholarship.html

Art and Design - Associate Degree Scholarship:
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees related to Art, Computer Aided Design, Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Computer Graphics and others.

http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Art_and_Design_Associates_Degree_Scholarship.html

Computer Technology and Information Systems - Associate Degree Scholarship:
A $500 scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing associate level degrees and certificates related to Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Software, Database Technology, Information Security and others.

http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Computer_Technology_and_Information_Systems_Associates_Degree_Scholarship.html

Online Associate Degree Scholarship:
A $500 scholarship for full-time or part-time students who are interested in pursuing any online associate level degree.
http://degreedirectory.org/pages/Online_Associates_Degree_Scholarship.html

Deadline: April 1st of each year.

For more information and application, please visit the website.

Business Scholarship-DegreeDirectory.org is giving away their 2nd Annual Academic Business Scholarship for the upcoming 2010 academic year to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing bachelor level degrees related to business management, information systems management, marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.

For more information, visit website below:

http://degreedirectory.org/pages/business_scholarship.html

Deadline is April 1st of each year.

CKSF Intern Challenge-Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation supports high school and college students.

Eligibility requirements: Applicants must register online with CKSF and complete quizzes on various topics. The student with the most points from correct answers and the shortest time that it takes to answer the questions wins the scholarship.

Minimum GPA: None

Amount and Deadline varies

For more information click here.

Education-Portal.com, has established several new undergraduate academic awards for the 2010 academic year!

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing any associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Areas of study that will be considered include Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Sociology with Law/Criminal emphasis, Corrections, Computer Forensics, and Forensic Psychology, among others.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees Undergraduate Academic Award

Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities.
Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees Undergraduate Academic Award

Architecture and Drafting Degrees - Undergraduate Academic Award

A $500 academic award given to a student pursuing an associate or bachelor degree program emphasizing Architecture, Architectural Drafting or Design, or Architectural Engineering.
Architecture and Drafting Degrees Undergraduate Academic Award

Deadline: April 1, of each year.

Applications for the 2010 Frank H. Buck Scholarship are now available! 

Typically, individual scholarship awards range from $9,000 to $50,000 per year.  Race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age and national origin have no influence in the selection of Scholars or in the administration of scholarships.

In order to qualify for the Frank H. Buck Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled in Twelfth Grade forward
• Reside or attend school within Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, San Joaquin, or Contra Costa counties
• Apply in the fall prior to the school year the student intends to use the scholarship
• Financial need is not necessarily a requirement. The Buck Foundation awards scholarships to qualified applicants regardless of financial resources.
• Possess strength of character and ambition as well as the potential for leadership
• Well-rounded school and community activities, making a contribution to society
• Satisfactory academic standing (no specific GPA is required)
• Applications may be obtained through the Frank H. and Eva B. Buck Foundation by request to the Foundation or by clicking below.

Please note:

The last day you will be able to download the application is Wednesday, November 11, 2009.

All materials are due December 1, 2009.

For more information log onto: www.buckfoundation.org

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is providing an opportunity for African-American Women entering college in the Fall 2009.

Eligibility:
Must be a FAMU Undergraduate Student (either Entering Freshman, Current Student or Transfer)
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be enrolled in Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), Computer Engineering, or Mathematics
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of applying
Must show evidence of Financial Need

For more information (about applications) contact Dr. Jason Black at jblack@cis.famu.edu or 850-412-7354 or click here.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)

Click below for available scholarships:

HACU - Student Programs

For additional information, please contact Laura Castillo, Program Coordinator for scholarship and student services, at (210) 692-3805, ext. 145, or via email at scholarship@hacu.net.

Hispanic College Fund is now accepting applications! The program is open to students of Hispanic background majoring in business, finance, accounting, computer science, food & beverage, and many more.

For more information, click on link below:

Hispanic College Fund | Home

Hispanic Scholarship Fund- applications for the 2010-2011 academic year are now available online. HSF offers College Grants and Scholarships for Students of Hispanic / Latino Heritage.

General Eligibility Requirements

Be of Hispanic heritage (most programs)
Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Have plans to enroll as a FULL-TIME student in the Fall of 2010

Click Here For More Scholarship Program Information

Holy Names University, Oakland, CA - Check out the merit Scholarships available for graduate and transfer students at this catholic-based liberal arts university.

Go to: http://www.Holy Names University - Admissions - Scholarships

The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan is a new UC financial aid program intended to expand access to the University for lower-income students by establishing a minimum level of grant aid for undergraduates with financial need and household incomes below the state median of $60,000.

To be eligible for the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan, you must:

• Be a California resident
• Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 and provide any additional documentation campuses may request by the specified deadline.
• Apply for a Cal Grant (if you haven't already)
• Demonstrate income below $60,000 with financial need (as determined for federal need-based aid programs)
• Be in your first four years as a UC undergraduate (first two for transfer students)
• Meet other campus basic requirements for UC grant aid (for example, be enrolled at least half-time during the academic year, meet campus academic progress standards, not be in default on student loans, etc.)

For more information, please visit: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/blueandgold.

The Foundation of National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. Application for scholarships administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA)- In Memory of Frances Tompkins, is now available for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.

Download the 2010-2011 FNSNA Scholarship Application

Mail completed application and supporting documentation to:

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
Attention: Undergraduate Scholarship Program
45 Main Street Suite 606
Brooklyn , NY 11201

Applications must be received by Friday, January 15, 2010

Questions, contact Lauren Sperle
(please review document carefully and be ready with your questions before you call)
(718) 210-0705

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) encourages all students, regardless of immigration status, to seek private scholarships for their educational expenses.

Click here for a list of scholarship listings

Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award is accepting applications. Amount of club award is $1,000!

For Pittsburg region please submit application to:

Soroptimist International of Pittsburg

Ms. Peggy Nichols

1917 Strasbourg Ln.

Antioch, CA 94509-6830

(925) 522-8447

For Antioch region please submit application to:

Soroptimist International of Antioch

Gina Moore

PO Box 2021

Antioch, CA 94531

(510) 719-0071

Eligibility applicants must be women who:

• Provide the primary financial support for her family (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents)
• Have financial need
• Are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program
• Reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas’ member countries/territories (Argentina,
  Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, Venezuela).
• Have not previously been the recipient of a Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award; are not a Soroptimist member, employee or immediate family of either.

For application, click here

Deadline is December 15, 2009!

The College Prowler Monthly Scholarship - Submit Your College Application Essay and Win $2,000. A New Winner Chosen Every Month.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be a current high school or college student.
Graduate students are not eligible.
Applicant must submit a college essay that is their original work.

Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible.

Please visit:

http://campuslife.collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp

SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

Paying for College Student Resource Guide: Scholarship_Guide
(Includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books, and websites)
Courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Congressional District 34-California
2009-10 Edition

FastWEB (Financial Aid Search Through the WEB) is the largest and most complete scholarship search on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans available to students.

Find money for college. Visit www.scholarships.com

Get the money you need for school now. Visit www.findtuition.com

ScholarSite.com allows you to search for scholastic financial aid quickly and accurately, without losing time and privacy by entering personal information. Just start searching and/or register for the Scholarship Giveaway. Good luck!

Las Comadres Para Las Americas connecting Latinas Everywhere!

Offer information on grants, scholarships and fellowships for professional development for all.

www.lascomadres.org

The Sallie Mae Fund's Scholarship Programs: www.thesalliemaefund.org

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