1/31/24 (Wed.): 6:30-8 PM

03/07/24:(Thu.): 6:30-8 PM

WHAT TO BRING TO A FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP:

• FSA ID (for FAFSA filers ONLY)

• Driver’s License, if you have one

• Social Security Card, if you have one

• Permanent Resident Card, if you have one

• ITIN, if you have one

• List of Colleges you are interested in

• Most current bank statements

• Any records of untaxed income

• 2022 year tax information (1040s and W2s)

Interested in CSM, Skyline, or Cañada College? Between 1:30-2:30 PM, you can complete your Fall 2024 San Mateo Community College District applications on these Thursdays:

2/29/24 [C-6]

3/14/24 [C-6]

4/4/24 [B-17]

WHAT TO BRING TO AN APP WORKSHOP:

• Social Security #, if you have one

• Permanent Resident Card Info, if you have one

• Parent/Guardian's Contact Information & Date They Began CA Residency

Seniors interested in a local community college for Fall 2024 can learn more about special programs like Promise Scholars, transfer services, and unique certificate programs in the MUR between 7-8:30 PM.

Attend a Financial Aid Workshop/Cash for College at one of the following sites:

Menlo-Atherton Library: 2/14/24, 6:30-8 pm

TIDE Makerspace: RSVP Required; 2/15/24, 6-8 pm

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training. To be eligible for CalKIDS, participants must be:

1. Born in California on or after July 1, 2022; or

2. An eligible low-income public school student in grades 1-12* in California.

All participants receive a seed deposit in a CalKIDS account to help pay for future education after high school. Create your account with your SSID, located in the upper left corner of your transcript.

Seniors with significant financial need (family income below $100,000) and plans to earn a bachelor's degree--starting at a 2 or 4-year college--can apply for this renewable scholarship and mentoring program. Students with work experience are especially welcome!

Employee-Sponsored Scholarships: $1,000-$5,000 scholarships

STEM Majors: Up to $10,000

Investing in YOU! The 2024 Educational Scholarship Program: seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and a connection to San Mateo County (live or attend school in San Mateo County) are eligible to apply. Submit a 500-word essay in APA or MLA format about how you have helped your community and the experience has influenced your values & goals-- along with your WHS transcript, resume, and 2 letters of recommendation--by 5 PM on 03/29/24.

(If a recommender prefers to send the letter directly to gcastillo@monterra.org, upload a pdf copy of the following statement: "[Name of Student]'s recommendation letter will be sent by [Name of Recommender] directly to Gustavo Castillo.")

Silicon Valley Community Foundation administers many scholarships for Bay Area students with one application. Students with financial need, specific career interests, community involvement, creative writing skills, & neighborhood affiliations--in addition to academic potential--may find a scholarship here! Most applications require: a personal statement; one recommendations; your transcript(s); demonstration of financial need if required by the scholarship; and an interview for some scholarships. Most applications are due by 12 PM on 02/29/24.

Stop by our scholarship app workshops in B-17 during 7th period tutorials.

The Crain & Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarships of up to $5,000 are offered to students with financial need and plans to attend a 4-year university. Candidates who have demonstrated academic promise (3.5+ GPA), perseverance, and service to the community should apply for these scholarship of up to $20,000 by 12 PM on 02/29/24.

The Bright Futures Scholarship is open to CA students who have: plans to earn an associate or bachelor's degree; demonstrated academic promise (2.0+ GPA); and financial need. Apply for up to $10,000 by 12 PM on 02/29/24.

Seniors planning a career in aviation (aircraft maintenance, customer service & hospitality; engineering; corporate positions in finance, marketing, communications, or human resources; flight operations; frontline operations) are eligible if they have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, financial need, and plans to attend a vocational, 2-year, or 4-year postsecondary institution. Apply for up to $10,000 by 12 PM on 02/29/24.

Seniors who reside in Redwood City, plan to attend a 2 or 4-year college, & can satisfy the scholarship criteria (scholastic ability; community service; responsibility toward education & financial need) are eligible to complete and mail a scholarship application by 03/15/24. A current WHS transcript and essay must accompany your application

Seniors who reside or attend school in San Mateo County with a documented hearing loss and plans to pursue post-secondary education or training can apply for a scholarship by 04/15/24.

***Be the first WHS senior to win this scholarship!***

Write an essay or create original artwork that represents the vision and principles championed by Chavez and Huerta to earn a cash award of $550 for yourself and the WHS teacher or counselor who sponsors your entry. (CTA members can sponsor up to 3 entries.) Submissions are due by 03/01/24.

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) dependents of active CTA members with plans to become educators, school nurses, school counselors or school therapists can apply by 02/23/24 for this $6,000 scholarship. ***Be the first WHS senior to win this scholarship!***

Seniors with a parent/guardian who is an active CTA member and plans to attend a post-secondary institution are eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship by 02/09/24.

Seniors or transfer applicants planning to attend CA public colleges or universitites with a 3.0+ GPA, demonstrated financial need, and Bay Area residency are eligible to apply for this scholarship by 03/15/24. The award is $2,500 and can be renewed.

***Be the first WHS senior to win this scholarship!***

Seniors planning to attend a 4-year university or graduate school in the US for the 24-25 academic year are eligible to apply for this scholarship program if they meet the following criteria:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Submit the FAFSA or CADAA
  

Continue with your college application process and receive opportunities to earn up to $40,000. Confirm your college list or financial aid application submission in addition to exploring scholarships for additional entries.

US citizens or permanent residents in grades 9-12 are eligible to enter an original poster that interprets the theme of making a difference and win a $1,000 prize from The Christophers!

Your winning entry will get a national audience and a scholarship of $2,000 (radio ad) or $8,000 (video ad). Design & submit a winning billboard entry to remind people about the dangers of distracted driving by 03/01/24.

***Be the first WHS senior to win this scholarship!***

The Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited college or university. Ten recipients are selected for the scholarship each year, and each receives $10,000 toward tuition at the university of their choosing.

Scholarships are available t o all eligible students in the 16 states where Carl's Jr. operates. Applicants must be 26 years old or younger and be an incoming freshman at an accredited college or university. Applications are due by 3 p.m. CT on April 4, 2024.

In addition to your application, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Either a video, between 30-90 seconds, that tells us what receiving this scholarship would mean to you, or a written response to the following prompt: In 250 words or less, please tell us why you're pursuing higher education.

• Contact information for someone who can submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. This request must be done through the applicant portal and submitted by your recommender prior to the application deadline.

High school students with interests in STEM or communications can find internship opportunities at NASA this summer!

Learn about mental health & wellness over a 14-week program. Students who successfully complete the program can earn a bonus of $700.

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