Scholarships
Other Scholarships
Fact: 73% of Marin Education Fund scholarship recipients are first in their families to attend college.
We encourage you to explore these scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are not administered by Marin Education Fund. Please check with the organizations to get more information. These scholarships do not require a social security number.
| AWARD |
AMOUNT |
DEADLINE |
REQUIREMENTS |
CONTACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academy of Motion Pictures Students Academy Awards |
$2,000 |
March 1 |
*HS/College student *Must demonstrate interest in filmmaking and submit an original film |
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American Fire Sprinkler Association |
$2,000 |
April 1 |
*Must read article about fire sprinklers and answer a ten-multiple choice test |
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A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship |
$1,500 |
April 1 |
*Must be admitted or enrolled full time in an undergraduate program in 4-year US college *500-1,000 word essay |
925.934.7304 |
ASSE UPS |
$4,000 - $5,300 |
December 1 |
*Student pursuing an undergraduate degree in occupational safety & health or a closely related field |
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Automotive Hall of Fame |
Varies |
May 30 |
*Must be accepted at an accredited college or university. *Must provide official transcript and two letters of recommendation |
313.240.8641 |
Bank of America |
$1,000 |
N/A |
*BofA employee and immediate family members are not eligible *Please visit website to submit information online |
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Barbara Wiedner and Dorothy Vandercook Peace |
$250 - $500 |
March 1 |
*Be a high school senior or college freshman *Write a brief autobiography of their activities relating to clear disarmament, conflict resolution, or community service |
530.274.3284 |
BMI Student Composer Awards |
$500 - $5,000 |
February 3 |
*HS/College student *Must demonstrate interest in Music |
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California’s Wine Grape Growers Foudation |
$2000 - $4,000 |
March 31 |
*Parent/Guardian must be employed as a vineyard worker by a wine grape grower *it is recommended that you already be in the process of establishing residency |
916.924.5374 |
Chicana/Latina Foundation |
$1,500 |
March 20 |
*Chicana/Latina who has resided for two years and goes to college in selected Bay Area counties *Must show academic excellence and community leadership |
650.373.1084 |
Datatel Scholars Foundation |
$700 - $2,000 |
January 1 |
*Currently attending a Datatel Client College or University |
800.486.4332 |
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund |
Up to $6,000 |
N/A |
*College student |
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Discover Card Tribute Award |
$2,500 - $25,000 |
N/A |
*Demonstrates accomplishments in leadership and community service and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge *HS juniors, minimum 2.75 GPA *Please visit website in December for 2007 scholarship information |
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Duracell/National Urban League |
$10,000 |
January 15 |
*Interest in engineering, business, sales, marketing, or finances *Summer internship |
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The EDSA Minority Scholarship - Landscape Architecture Foundation |
$3,500 |
February 15 |
*Minority student |
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Film & Fiction |
$3,000 |
January 15 |
*College student |
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Fountainhead Essay Contest |
$30 - $10,000 |
Varies |
*Select one of three essay topics |
949.222.6550 |
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial |
$1,000 |
February 1 |
*Recent history of migration for agricultural employment *Teaching as a career goal |
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The Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference |
Varies |
April 21 |
*Student must be majoring in math, computer science, material science, or engineering *Must have 3.0 GPA or higher |
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Jack Kent Cook Foundation |
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Justicia en Diversidad Foundation (JDF) Scholarship & Mentorship Program |
$1,500 |
April 30 |
*Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 |
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Joe-Francomano |
$5,000 |
February 1 |
*HS Student with minimum 3.0 GPA |
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Joel Garcia Memorial – CCNMA |
$500 - $2,000 |
N/A |
*Interest in journalism |
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Lambda Theta Nu Sorority INC |
$200 - $1,000 |
May 1 |
*Latina pursuing her education at an accredited college or university |
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La Unidad Latina Foundation INC |
$250 - $1,000 |
Varies |
*Minimum 2.8 GPA *Complete at least one full-time year of study for undergraduate applicants |
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Mexican American Grocers’ Association Fund |
Varies |
July 31 |
*Latino/a student majoring in business *For application, please visit website in April |
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Migrant Farmworker |
$500 - $2,500 |
Varies |
*Recent history of movement for agricultural employment |
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Multicultural Affairs Scholarship Program-Public Relations Student Society of America |
$1,500 |
April 13 |
*Undergraduate minority student *Requirements to be announced |
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National Peace Essay Contest |
Up to $10,000 |
February 1 |
*HS Students may take part in contest with the sponsorship of a coordinator - parent, teacher, school club, youth group, community group, or religious organization. |
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National Sculpture Society |
$1,000 |
April 30 |
*Offered for students of figurative, realist, or representational sculpture. |
212.764.5645 |
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation |
$200 - $1,500 |
Varies |
*Poetry and essay contest *3 poems or 1 essay are to be submitted |
805.965.3443 |
PDK Prospective Educator |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
February 1 |
*Interest in education *Essay, reference letters, transcript |
812.339.1156 |
Prudential Spirit of Community Award |
$1,000 - $6,000 |
October 31 |
*Student must show participation in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application. |
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Radio & TV News Directors Foundation |
Varies |
May 7 |
*College student pursuing career in television & radio news |
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Roothbert Fund |
$2,000 - $3,000 |
N/A |
*Preference will be given to those who can satisfy high scholastic requirements and are considering careers in education. |
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SALEF - “Fulfilling our Dream” |
$500 - $2,500 |
N/A |
*Minimum GPA of 2.5 *Should have a history of community service involvement *Please visit website for 2007 deadline |
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Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest- Penguin Group |
$1,000 |
April 16 |
*HS student essay contest *Essay must be submitted by a HS English teacher on behalf of the student |
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Society of Plastics Engineers |
$1,000 - $4,000 |
January 15 |
*HS/College student *Essay contest |
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Stanley E. Jackson - Yes I can! Foundation for Exceptional Children |
$500 |
February 1 |
*Disabled minority |
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Transportation Clubs International Scholarship |
$500 - $1,500 |
April 30 |
*Must have interest in transportation or an allied field as a career path *Three letters of recommendation *A xmall photograph and essay |
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Tylenol Scholarship |
$1,000 - $10,000 |
April 30 |
*College student *Must request an applicant identification number. *Please visit website for online application |
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Worldstudio AIGA |
$100 - $5,000 |
April 14 |
*Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the fine or commercial arts, design or architecture |
212.807.1990 |
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community |
$5,000 |
April 1 |
*Must be a CA resident and demonstrate financial need *Available to HS students with SAT scores of 1000 or above *Student must be nominated |
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