Scholarships
Avoiding Scholarship Scams
Students and parents, do not pay for advice for scholarship opportunities.
Many scams are targeted toward families who are not familiar with the process and who are 1st generation students, low-income, or athletics.
Parents always want the best opportunities and think that these scammers are professionals.
If you pay for scholarship opportunities, then it may be a scam.
Many scams are targeted toward families who are not familiar with the process and who are 1st generation students, low-income, or athletics.
Parents always want the best opportunities and think that these scammers are professionals.
If you pay for scholarship opportunities, then it may be a scam.
STUDENTS:
When applying for scholarship opportunities for which you must write an essay, please use tutor.com's "Submit a Paper for Review" tool ahead of time to get feedback. The PDF is below.
*The following list of scholarships are offered by outside agencies. These scholarship opportunities are NOT part of Pomona Unified School District.
National College Resources Foundation: Latino College Expo
SCHOLARSHIP BROCHURE
| Scholarship Name & Link | Award Amount | Due Date | Who Should Apply? |
| Chick-fil-A Community Scholars | $25,000 | 10/30/24 | Be a resident of the US, planning to enroll in a vocational, 2 year, or 4 year program. You need to be recommended and community service. Minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Girls Impact the World Scholarship Awards | $5,000 | 10/1/24 | Student (13- 25 years old) who can create short films, choose from a list of approved topics. |
| Elk's Most Valuable Student | $30,000 | 11/12/24 | Current high school senior pursuing a four year degree on a full time basis |
| Burger King Scholars Program | $60,000 | 10/15/24-12/15/24 | Application process takes into consideration their GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities, financial need, and community service. |
| National Space Club Scholarship | $20,000 | 11/1/2024 | High school senior who will be pursuing a degree in STEM fields. Preference for those with space related fields of study. |
| Dell Scholars | $20,000 | 12/1/2024 | Participate in an approved College Readiness Program (see list here) including AVID and Upward Bound. Demonstrate need, Pell Grant eligible, and earn a minimum 2.4 GPA. Planning to pursue a B.A./B.S. |
| Ron Brown Scholarship Program | $10,000 | 12/1/24 | Must be Black/ African American, must excel academically & exhibit leadership potential. Must participate in community service & demonstrate financial need. |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships | $30,000 | 1/9/25 | Students interested in applying will need: recommendation, demographic info, unofficial HS transcripts, and more. |
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