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Scholarships are a great way to finance your education. Although they are often overlooked, scholarships can provide free money to qualified applicants who complete the process. Often, scholarships ask for letters of recommendation, an official transcript, and a personal essay. Always make sure you complete your application early, and call the scholarship program manager if you ever have any questions; below you will find useful links that will help you in your search for free money!

Scholarship Guide

Click here to download this scholarship power point guide to help you successfully apply and obtain scholarships!

Apply to these Scholarships Now!

Our office is not the scholarship provider for these scholarships, we have however made the information regarding scholarship more accessible via our website. Please read carefully and if you have questions, contact the provider directly.

new! The Casey Family Scholars Program for Foster Youth

Have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care or upon the death of their parents after their 16th birthday OR have lost both parents to death before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted or taken into legal guardianship.
Be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited post-secondary program at the undergraduate level (university, college, community college or vocational/technical institute.)
Be under the age of 25 on March 31, 2010.
Have been in foster care or orphaned while living in the United States. U.S. citizenship is not required.

Click here to access the website, information and the scholarship application

new! Change a Life Foundation Scholarship

Must be attending a California public HS as a 12th grade student and enrolling in a four-year College or University -or- must be attending a community college in California and ready to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Must have a minimum weighted GPA of 2.75 from 9^th grade to the first semester of 12^th grade –OR- cumulative GPA of 2.5 for community college courses.
Must have a minimum SAT score of 1350 or minimum ACT score of 19 (if applying as a high school senior).
Must be economically disadvantaged: See HUD Low Income Guideline. (See back of brochure)
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident.
Must show evidence of extracurricular activities such as school activities, community involvement, and/or employment.
Must have community service.
Must have above average attendance.
Deadline: March 18, 2010

Click here to access the website, information and the scholarship application

new! 2010 Dare to Dream Foster Youth Scholarship

Current or former Foster Youth students living in the Bay area
Be under the age of 25 by April 1, 2010
Accepted or expected to an accredited 4-year college/university, community college or vocational program
Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Submit the Dare to Dream Foster Youth Scholarship Application

click here to download and print the scholarship application

new! 2010-2011 Hispanic Community Affairs Council Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates, GED recipients, community college students, students attending a four-year college or university, and students accepted into a postgraduate education or credential program. The scholarships are dedicated to recognizing the Hispanic/Latino culture and the education of Hispanic/Latino students.

Community college scholarships of $750 each
Transfer student scholarships of $1,500 each
Four year college scholarships of $1,500 each
Postgraduate scholarships of $1,500 each

click here for scholarship information and application

new! NSEP Boren Awards for International study

Boren Scholarships provide up to $20,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin American, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded

Click here for scholarship information and application

new! Chicano Latino Education Association Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to students based on goals, academic achievement, two completed essay questions, financial need and community involvement.
Applicants must be entering and or continuing students at Chabot College in Hayward, California or Las Positas College in Livermore, CA with a minimum of 6 semester units during Fall of 2009-2010.
OR Must be a student transferring to a four-year Institution in Fall 2010-2011.
A resident of Alameda and Contra Costa County
The CLEA Scholarship is effective Fall of 2010-11 academic year until Summer of 2011. In order to receive disbursement of the award CLEA officials will need to verify student’s 2009-10 enrollment.
Recipients of a previous CLEA scholarship are not eligible.

Click here to download and print the CLEA Scholarship application

new! New American Scholars Program

The deadline for application materials to be completed and received is Friday, March 5th.
All eligible applications will be reviewed for the applicant's financial need, academic standing, and personal character.
Some applicants may be contacted for further information and/or invited to participate in interviews.
Scholarship winners will be notified by June 1, 2010.
Scholarship recipients will be required to:
- maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA
- send transcripts at the completion of each grading term
- participate in E4FC events and meetings, including an Awards Ceremony on June 13, 2010
- complete 20 hours minimum of community service and/or professional development activities
- maintain ongoing communication with our program

Click here to access the New American Scholars Program Information and online application

new! Through the Looking Glass Scholarship

Through the Looking Glass and its National Center for Parents with Disabilities and their Families are pleased to announce new scholarships specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities. A total of ten $1000 scholarships will be given out Fall 2010.

High School Seniors - To be eligible, a student must be a high school graduate (or graduating senior) by Summer 2010, planning to attend a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2010 in pursuit of an AA, BA or BS degree, and have at least one parent with a disability.
College Students - To be eligible, a student must be currently enrolled in a in a two-year or four-year college in Fall 2010 in pursuit of an AA, BA or BS degree, be 21 years of age or younger as of March 1, 2010,and have at least one parent with a disability.

All application materials must be postmarked by March 1, 2010. Individuals may submit only one application per award period.

Selection criteria for all scholarships include academic performance, community activities and service, letter of recommendation and an essay describing the experience of growing up with a parent with a disability.

Click here to download and print the scholarship application.

Scholarship Directories and important sites

(Use these directories to begin your scholarship research)

New! OFA Scholarship for Foster Youthn class="style11">- Click here t to access scholarships for foster youth

New! Google Scholarships-click here to to access all scholarships sponsored by Google!

New! American Welding Society - click here to access information on Scholarships in the Welding field

New! Unusual Scholarships-click here to view unusual scholarships

New! Sallie Mae Scholarships-click here to access the Sallie Mae Scholarships online. Make sure you read carefully each scholarships and apply for the scholarships where you may meet eligibility.

New! Black College Dollars Scholarship Search Engine - click here to access the search engine.

Discover Nursing Scholarship- click here to access the search engine.

The Hispanic College Fund- www.hispanicfund.org. Click here to view all their scholarship opportunities.

Printable Scholarship Listing from Congresswoman Lucille Royball-Allard-click here to download and print this amazing listing.

2009 Associated Students of Chabot College (ASCC) Book Awards-Click here to download and print the 2009 Book awards

Department of Education- www.ed.gov. Please click here to visit scholarship search on the official Department of Education website.

East Bay Consortium- www.eastbayconsortium.org. Please click here to access the East Bay Consortium scholarship directory.

The East Bay College Fund- www.eastbaycollegefund.org. Please click here to access the East Bay College Fund Directly.

The College Board- www.collegeboard.com. To explore this site and the scholarship search engine click here

The California Student Aid Commission- www.csac.ca.gov. Please click here to download their "More ways to pay for college" guide.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society-Click here to access the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society scholarship listing.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.- The Alpha Kappa Alpha Soriority, Inc Alpha Nu Omega Chapter has released a listing of scholarships for students in the Bay area. Please click here to download the listing of scholarships.

Accounting Scholarships-http://www.aicpa.org/ Please click here to access list of scholarships.

The Health Professions Education Foundation- www.healthprofessions.ca.gov. Please click here to access scholarships and Loan Repayment programs that offer qualifying students and graduates of the health professions (Dentistry, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistant, Dental Hygiene, and Certified Nurse Midwifery). All program recipients are required to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) of California as designated by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). The period of obligated professional service is one to three years (depending upon program).

Nursing Scholarships- This site has a lot of useful information for students who are pursuing nursing, click here to access the site.

Dental Hygiene Scholarships-This is the American Dental Association scholarship site for students studying Dental Hygiene, click here to access the site.

The Coca Cola Scholars Two Year Scholarship- www.coca-colascholars.org. To explore information about this scholarship click here

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) -is the nation's largest 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIAs) with financial need. Click here to access scholarship information

The American Association of University Women- a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization with the mission of Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. Click here to access their scholarship listing

The United Negro College Fund- www.uncf.org. Click here to visit their official website and learn more.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People- www.naacp.org. click here to visit their official website and learn more.

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund- www.hsf.net. Click here to visit their official website and learn more.

Latino College Dollars Scholarship Directory- www.latinocollegedollars.org. click here to view the scholarship directory in PDF format

MALDEF - www.maldef.org. The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund has a list of scholarships available to students, regardless of citizenship status, click here to view the scholarship directory in PDF format.

American Veterans Organization-http://www.amvets.org/ -This organization is dedicated to providing information and resources to current veterans and dependents of veterans. Click here to view scholarships available.

League of United Legal Latin American Citizens. www.lulac.org. Has a variety of information on scholarships available to students who are eligible. click here to access the scholarships now!

Jackie Robinson Foundation-http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ click here to access direct scholarship information.

Educators for Fair Consideration New American Fund-Provides financial awards and student services for low-income immigrant college students living in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 2009, awards will be given in the amount of $2,500 - $5,000. In addition to financial awards, the scholarship provides ongoing support services. Award recipients are expected to participate in community service and/or professional development activities. http://www.e4fc.org./ourscholarship.html

Futuros Educational Services-http://futuros-california.org/ is a non-profit organization committed to providing college-preparatory services and information to low-income and immigrant students and their families. Click here to download and print the Futuros Scholarship List.

FastWeb - www.fastweb.com. FastWeb is a free scholarship database search that will provide you with a personalized list of scholarships based on the information that you provide about yourself.

ASCC Scholarships-Click here to download and print the 2009 ASCC Scholarships and awards packet. This document is filled with scholarships and awards for current Chabot Students. If you have further questions about the scholarships in this document visit the Office of Student Life at Bld 2300, Rm 2355 or visit www.chabotcollege.edu/StudentLife

Taxability of Scholarship & Other Info you should know

This article highlights some key concerns regarding the Financial Aid process and scholarship application process. Click here to read the article.

Your scholarship may or may not be taxable. Generally speaking, a scholarship or fellowship is tax free if you are a degree candidate and the award is used to pay for tuition and required fees, books, supplies and equipment. Any amounts used to pay for room and board and a stipend for living expenses is taxable. IRS Publication 970 discusses scholarships and fellowships, the deductibility of work-related educational expenses, and the various tax benefits for education. click here to read the IRS publication.

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