Scholarships

Deadline: January
Institution: Hispanic Community Affairs Council
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…

Deadline: February/March
Institution: Kaiser Permanente Asian Association
KPAA scholarships recognize graduating high school seniors who have been instrumental in bringing tangible benefit to an Asian community and who have the potential to be leaders of the future. In order to be eligible, you must either attend high…

Deadline: May 1 of entering school year, or Nov 30 if applying for fall se
Institution: Berkeley Student Foundation
The Berkeley Student Foundation is pleased to present the Jenny Franchot and Albert Johnson Diversity Scholarship Program.  The  Scholarship awards reflect the Berkeley Student Foundation’s commitment to diversity in higher education and are intended to encourage under-represented minorities to attend…

Deadline: March
Institution: Rotary Club of Oakland
The Oakland Rotary club offers a limited number of scholarships each year to Oakland students through their high schools. They offer two scholarships: the Saroni-Lena Scholarship and the District 5170 Scholasrhip/Grant.  Saroni-Lena Scholarships – The Saroni-Lena Scholarship Committee has provided more…

Deadline: January
Institution: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Students are asked to write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. Students should use at least five varied sources…

Deadline: End of April
Institution: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Foundation
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of Alameda County's public or private high schools. - Applicant must have a record of community service/involvement for at least two years. - Applicant must have a minimum grade…

Deadline: December 31, 2014 (may change each year)
Institution: United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
Students attending or accepted to an undergraduate four-year institution are eligible for a $1000 scholarship. Students attending or accepted to an undergraduate two-year institution are eligible for a $500 scholarship. In addition, recipients will receive a scholarship to attend the…

Deadline: March
Institution: SEIU Scholarship Program
Through five different scholarship programs, SEIU awards 53 scholarships that enable SEIU members and their children to pursue their educational goals at colleges, universities, labor study programs and technical schools. SEIU's scholarships are open to SEIU members or their children.…

Deadline: March 15
Institution: United Methodist Church
The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a $2,500 scholarship for undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. It recognizes of the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for The United Methodist Church…

Deadline: December 31
Institution: Institute for Humane Studies
Available for study in the United States or abroad.