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*Updated as of 11/16/2009

Elks Lodge Scholarships: 1) Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Available to high school seniors; Award money range from $1000 - $15,000; deadeline: November 2, 2009 www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 2) Legacy Awards: Available to high school seniors who is a child or grandchild of an Active Elk Member 3)Vocational grants: Available to students who are pursuing a Vocational course of study that will earn an Associate's Degree; Award is $1000; www.chea-elks.org

ITT Technical Institute 2010 High School Scholarship: Available to graduating senior in high school; 2.0 GPA and attend an ITT Technical Institute; Award: 8 @ $5000 to each individual; Must complete app; 2 letters of recommendation; and an essay. Please see Ms. Xiong for application

MetroPCS Community Scholars Program: Available to high school seniors who plan to continue education in college; Criteria: demonstrated exceptional involvement in volunteerism and community service, in addition to academics; Award: $2,500 - $25,000; apply online at www.metropcs.com/scholarship; Due November 23, 2009

Coca-Cola Scholarship: Available to high school seniors; Criteria: 3.0 GPA; Amount: $20,000; Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org; Due October 31, 2009

Hispanic Hertiage Foundation Colgate-Palmolive: Submit essay (500 words or less) on the following topic: How do you think education can impact the Heritage of Hispanic generations to come? Due: November 30, 2009; Apply online at www.colgate.com/hazlau

Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships: Available to 9th - 12th grade students; Criteria: Read the book required on the website and answer an essay; essay must be no fewer than 800 words and no more than 1600 words; Amount: $2000 for 9th and 10th; $10,000 for 11th and 12th grades; apply online at http://www.aynrand.org/contests

Sons of Italy Western Foundation: Available to graduating high school seniors in 3 categories: Academic, Athletic, and Italian Language Study Grants; Criteria: MUST BE wholly or partially of Italian descent; enrolled in an accredited trade school, college, university or community college for fall of 2010; for ATHLETIC Scholarship - must be pursuing a career in Sports or other sports-related professions; apply online at www.sonsofitalyca.org; Due March 1, 2010

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution: Available to graduating senior that shows qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism; Due: November 18, 2009; Please see Ms. Xiong for an application

California Association of Collectors, Inc: Available to California high school seniors applying to an accredited college, university or vocational school; Criteria: 1 page application and an essay on "Importance of Establishing and Maintaining Good Credit during Your College Years;" Award: $1,500 - $2,500; Due: February 1, 2010; Apply online at www.cacesf.org or see Ms. Xiong

Soroptimist - Violet Richardson Award: Available to female students between ages of 14-17 engated in volunteer action within their communities or schools; Award: $1000; Due: December 1, 2009; See Ms. Xiong for an application

www.maldef.org: List of many scholarships for all students regardless of immigration status

KFC Colonel's Scholars: Available to graduating high school seniors with a 2.75 GPA; enroll in a public college; plan to pursue a bachelor's degree; be a U.S. citiezn or permanent resident; demonstrate financial need; Award: $20,000; Due: February 10, 2010; Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org

Virginia Military Institute Scholarship Program: Information varies for individuals. Apply online at http://www.vmi.edu/institutescholars; Due February 1, 2010

U.S. Bank: Available to high school seniors and college undergraduates; Award: Forty $1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing; No essays; Apply online: usbank.com/studentloans; Due: March 2010

Gates Millennium Scholars: Available to any citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3. http://www.gmsp.org/Nominees who meet all of the eligiblity requirements and who are selected as GMS candidates must include a Federal Pell Grant as part as their financial aid package for the 2010 academic year. Form will be available at  www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Deadline: Febrauy 15, 2010

Strokes Educational Scholarship Program: This program has reimbursement for required textbooks up to $1,500 per year. they have year- round salary while attending college and lots of more. You must be a U.S. citizen, must be eligible to be granted a security clearance, must be a high school senior, must  achieve a minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 Apply online www.NSA.gov/Careers Applications will be accepted between September 1st and November 30th of each year.

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program: Available for high school seniors. Grant of $1,000.  Requirments of a full-time high school currently enrolled at a high school within a Comcast Community. Student grade pint average of 2.8 or higher. Strong commitment to and involvement in community service. If a student does not have access to a computer, email Comcast@applyists.com for a hard copy form.

http://roybal-allard.house.gov/UploadedFiles/2009_Paying_for_College-master.pdf: 45 pages of scholarships listed.

California Wine Grape Growers Foundation: Available to graduating seniors; have a parent or legal guardian who is/was a vineyard employee of a wine grape grower during the 2009 or 2010 season; Award: 2 - $1000 per year for 4 years at any CA state or university; 4-$500 per year for 2 years at any CA community college; Apply online at www.cwggf.org; Deadline: April 2, 2010