The James Logan Courier

By Barbara Hart, Career Center Tech

If you are planning on attending FIDM - The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising this coming Fall 2006, Mercedes Benz is offering a $20,000 scholarship to one 2006 (Fall quarter) student.
To find out more about this opportunity go to www.fidm.com.
The following is a listing of current scholarship applications which are available for pick-up in the Career Center. This list is intended to give a brief synopsis of the most pertinent information for each scholarship or award. If a scholarship looks interesting, go to the career center to pick up a hardcopy application (located in the money box), or, if listed under the on-line portion of this list, apply directly using the stated web-site. Please note the deadlines, and that scholarships targeting only a certain population will have noted a specific requirement.

Most of these scholarships are for seniors; last year’s class of 2005 was awarded 144 scholarships. Scholarships for juniors, sophomores and freshmen are noted at the end of this list.


SENIOR LISTINGS
Deadline

NROTC & Navy Nurse Corps ongoing
If you are thinking of joining the military and getting a college degree this may be the perfect opportunity for you. This scholarship pays for your full tuition, books and gives you a monthly stipend (living expense monies). It does require that you be a U.S. citizen, pass a navy physical, and have SAT scores at or above 530 verbal/520 math or ACT 22 math/22 English.

UCB’s Destination College Partnership varies
A student resource guide filled with 75 scholarship web addresses, and other college information.

LOV- Newark Arts Council Music Scholarship 4-10-06
Must be a senior at a Fremont, Newark or Union City High School, and have taken instrumental or vocal lessons, as well as participated in two or more public recitals. You will need to audition (2 performances of 3 mins. each) (award $250)

LOV - Dan & Marie Archer Art Scholarship 4-10-06
Must be a senior at a Newark, Union City or Fremont High School, and have taken at least one class on photography, painting or drawing. You will need to submit 3 of your finished products for judging (2 awards = $250 ea; 1 for photo and 1 for paint/drawing)

Scholarships / Becas vary
A packet listing 93 different scholarships for ALL students regardless of immigration status. (awards vary)
Vietnamese Physician Assoc. of No. Calif 4-15-06
For Vietnamese descent high school seniors with financial hardship (copy of your parents’ 2005 tax return). Have a min. GPA of 3.5, and attend college in Summer or Fall 2006. Complete a 3 page application, 2 letters of recommendation,your official transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. (multiple awards = $1,000 ea)

Beach Blanket Babylon 4-21-06
Strictly for students pursuing an education in performing arts. There are 3 separate categories for which to apply, Voice, Acting, and Dance; all applicants will need to submit and entry form and a 3 min. recording of their performance. Winners must enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution within 1 year of receiving the scholarship award. (3 awards = $10,000 ea)

Ligurians in the World Scholarship 4-15-06
Applicants must be of Italian descent, and planning on attending a 2 or 4 yr college after high school graduation. Together with your application you will also need to submit an essay on any aspect of Ligurian culture, history or traditions, your transcript, and a wallet size graduation photo. (multiple awards = $1,000 ea)

League of Filipino-American Veterans 5-26-06
For college-bound seniors who are Filipino-American descent, and are proactively involved in extracurricular school activities and serving their community. (multiple awards = $500 ea)

JCCNC (Japanese Chamber of Commerce of No. Calif) 6-9-06
For Bay Area seniors who are U.S. citizens with Japanese ancestry or legal Japanese residents of the U.S. and will be attending an accredited college or university as a full-time student in Fall 2006. Other requirements include that you have attained a min. 3.3 GPA and demonstrated academic interests in the study of U.S. - Japan relationships. (2 awards = $2,000 ea)

Wa Sung Community Service Club 4-17-06
For seniors of Asian descent, residing in Alameda County and beginning college in Fall 2006. This scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, and involvement in extra-curricular and community service work; financial need will also be considered. (up to 12 awards = $ 1,000 ea.)

PG&E - Filipino Employees Assoc. 4-28-06
This scholarship is open to ALL college-bound seniors applying to both 2 or 4 year colleges. Requirements includes that you have a min GPA of 3.50 and be an active participant in your school and community. (10 awards = $1,000 ea)

Butte College 4-20-06
Butte College is offering multiple scholarships to their students majoring in the fields of Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or the Welding Dept. (ea award = $500)

Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club Scholarship 4-28-06
This scholarship celebrates bicycling in all its forms (commuting, racing, touring, & mountain biking), Applicants must be 2006 graduates of James Logan, with a min GPA of 3.0, and at least 100 hours of community service. (7 awards = $250 ea)

Guy Emanuel, Jr. Scholarship 4-28-06
This scholarship is in recognition of our former superintendent for 21 years, Mr. Guy Emanuele. To qualify must be a graduating senior of Logan, planning on attending either a 2 or 4 year college, with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and have accumulated a minimum of 300 hours of community service. (1 award = $1,000)

James Logan Family Scholarship 4-28-06
Offered by the descendants of Mr. James Logan, a Union City farmer and landowner, the applicant for this scholarship must be a Union City resident, have a min GPA of 3.0, and pursue either a teaching or nursing degree at a 4 year university. (1 award = $500)

Peter Mendoza Memorial Scholarship 4-28-06
In memory of their son Peter Mendoza, an ex-Logan student, the Mendoza family is offering a scholarship to any 2006 graduate planning on attending a trade/vocational school 2 or 4 year college. You must have a financial need and submit a photo of yourself.
(1 award = $200)





ON-LINE SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline

NROTC & Navy Nurse Corps nrotc.navy.com ongoing
If you are thinking of joining the military and getting a college degree this may be the perfect opportunity for you. This scholarship pays for your full tuition, books and gives you a monthly stipend (living expense monies). It does require that you be a U.S. citizen, pass a navy physical, and have SAT scores at or above 530 verbal/520 math or ACT 22 math/22 English.

DeVry University Scholarships www.devry/scholarships varies
Eight different scholarship programs to apply for. Requirements include (but not limited to) that you attend a DeVry University as a full-time student, be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident. (awards vary)

American Iris Society Region 14 www.aisregion14.org 4-3-06
For seniors interested in pursuing a career in horticulture, floriculture, landscaping, nursery production or a related field. Other requirements include completion of a brief application, copy of your transcripts, a letter of recommendation, a two character references. (award $500)

California-Hawaii ELKS - Vocational Grant varies
http://www.chea-elks.org/vocationalgrant.html
Strictly for students applying to a vocational/technical program lasting 2 or less years and ending with an associate,degree, diploma or certificate. High School Diploma or equivalent is NOT REQUIRED! (55 awards for California = $1,000 and renewable for an additional year)

The Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies (Contests) 5-5-06
www.thesmithcenter.org
10th Annual Business Plan & Essay Contests 2006 - Two categories for which to apply. The essay contest consists of typing an essay (max. 1,500 word) on the topic of “Judicial Filibuster: History, Benefits & Cost”. The business contest consist of putting together a business plan (a roadmap to getting a business started) description of the business, goals and objectives, legal structure, products/services/markets, government regulations, management team, financials, risks and competition. This can be either a team or individual effort. (3 awards for each contest ranging from $250 - $1,000)

Elder & Leemaur Publishers “University Writing Scholarship” varies www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php
For all juniors and seniors. The scholarship is a continuous program that offers 3 new essay topics every 4 months; and geared at developing young authors and making them aware of employment opportunities in the field of writing. (awards average $1,000 ea)

Hope Connections Scholarships 5-01-06 www.hopeconnections.org/scholarship.htm
For a US citizen or permanent resident in either New Haven or Oakland School Distrcts. Requirements are that you have 100 hours of community service performed within the past 24 months and write a 500 word essay. No GPA requirements. ($250 award)

Apple Scholars Program www.apple.com/students/scholars 5-30-06
Eligibility includes all high seniors who are legal U.S. residents and will be attending either a 2 or 4 year college/university after graduation. (10 awards = $2,000, a MackBook Pro, and an iPod each)

Asians for Corporate & Community Action 4-17-06
www.geocities.com/sbcacca/
Open to all high school seniors of any ethnic background. Must have a min GPA of 2.5 and attend a 2 or 4 year college or vocational school after graduation. Only electronically submitted applications will be considered. (1-8 awards varying between $250 - $3,500)

FIDM/Mercedes Benz USA Scholarship 5-31-05
FIDM.edu/designawards.la
The “DRIVE YOUR FUTURE DESIGN AWARD” is strictly for students attending FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising) in Fall of 2006. Requirements include that you be the first in your family to attend college, be a U.S. citizen, be able to demonstrate financial need, have a strong academic high school record, including leadership, work experience and community service. (1 award = $20,000)



JUNIOR LISTINGS
Deadline

The Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies (Contests) 5-5-06
www.thesmithcenter.org
10th Annual Business Plan & Essay Contests 2006 - Two categories for which to apply. The essay contest consists of typing an essay (max. 1,500 word) on the topic of “Judicial Filibuster: History, Benefits & Cost”. The business contest consist of putting together a business plan (a roadmap to getting a business started) description of the business, goals and objectives, legal structure, products/services/markets, government regulations, management team, financials, risks and competition. This can be either a team or individual effort. (3 awards for each contest ranging from $250 - $1,000)

Elder & Leemaur Publishers “University Writing Scholarship” varies www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php
For all juniors and seniors. The scholarship is a continuous program that offers 3 new essay topics every 4 months; and geared at developing young authors and making them aware of employment opportunities in the field of writing. (awards average $1,000 ea)

Bruce Angwin Memorial Scholarship 5-1-06
Open to all high school juniors who will major in electronics engineering or an associated field at a 4 year university, after high school graduation. (2 awards, 1st prize=$5,000 2nd prize=$3,000)