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.
| Scholarship Name & Link | Award Amount | Due Date | Who Should Apply? |
| Pizza Hut Scholarships | $500-$2,000 | 9/3/24 | Legal resident, minimum 2.5 GPA, 17 years or older, headed to a vocational, 2 year, or 4 year degree program, FAFSA filled, and willing to complete a mentorship program. |
| Coca- Cola Scholars Foundation | $20,000 | 9/5/24 | Minimum 3.0 GPA, planning to pursue a degree at a post-secondary institution, & must meet citizen requirements (there are several options). This scholarship is merit based. |
| The Gates Scholarship | Cost of attendance | 9/15/24 | Student with outstanding academic record (top 10%), demonstrated leadership, exceptional personal skills |
| 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. |
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