Students do you need a transcript for car insurance, scholarships or the colleges?

If so go to the counseling office and pick up a pink form and fill it out. Do you want it email to yourself so you can electronically send the information to a scholarship organization or one of the colleges? Please write down your email and the college name and city and state. Please give it to Mrs. Jeanie Olian in the Counseling Office Room 1605 and give her time to send it to you or send it out to the colleges. 

Please notify other Colleges and Universities that you will not be attending after you make your choice!! After you make your decision let the other colleges and universities know that you are attending University XYZ.

Freshman

Huckleberry Wellness Academy

Are you a 9^th grader motivated to go to college? Are you first in your family to go to college? Please come to the CCRC and meet current Wellness students and staff! The Date is April 1, 2015 at lunchtime in the College and Career Center Room 1601. The program weekly group meetings/activities; academic advising; exposure to career options; college trips; homework help and tutoring; college and financial aid support; free SAT/ACT test prep and much more!!!

College of Marin Math and English

To access test sample questions on to the website below:

http:/www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/index.html

Make-Up Tests: To sign for Make-Up Test, please call the COM Testing Office at 415-485-9469

Thursday, April 30. 2015 @ 3:30PM-6:30 PM at Indian Valley College Bldg. 27, Room 125

ESL Tests: To find out the dates and/or to sign up for the ESL tests, please call the College of Marin Office at 415-485-9469 or the ESL Office at 415-485-9642

For graduating high school seniors considering College of Marin in the Fall

3 week program

June 15 through July 2 or July 6 through July 23; Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 Am-2:00 PM

During the program you will:

• Learn about college
• Learn how to transfer
• Opportunity to place higher in math and English
• Earn 1 transferable unit
• Meet other new students
• Have fun!!

How to Sign up: Register in May for Counseling 115 at College of Marin for questions email outreach@marin.edu

Free Practice Test for COM student preparing for the Placement test

Go to the following web address: http://www.longsdalepub.com/accuplacer/ click on "register New Account" and input the following information:

School Number: 65339

School Key: marinsuccess

After entering this information you will need to provide an email address and your first and last name. When you have finished registering you will be issued a user name and password. It is important that you keep a copy of this information

When logging in for the first time we recommend you start with the section, "Introduction to Accuplacer."  This will offer suggestions on how to get the most out of the practice tests. The program is flexible and you may start from the beginning or focus on areas of specific need.

Northern Arizona University

Cost saving opportunity at NAU

1. Our new Founder Scholarship program helps academically motivated, WUE-eligible students. Those who qualify for out Blue and Gold Scholarships can receive between $8,000 and $12,000 over four years at NAU.
2. These scholarships can be applied in addition to the reduced tuition rate your students may automatically be eligible for through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), which offers a reduced tuition that is about 40 percent less than NAU's out-of-state tuition. For information, visit nau.edu/WUE.
3. What's more, our Pledge to incoming students is a promise that they will pay the same tuition rate for up to four years-no increases, guaranteed. Read our Pledge at nau.edu/Pledge

The Novato South Little League challenger Giants team needs you!

The NSLL challenger Giants team is comprised of boys and girls ages 5-12 with physical, developmental or mental challenges. They are in need of 10-12 baseball volunteers to help at each a game to serve as "buddies" to the players. Volunteers receive community service hours from Novato South Little League at the end of the season. Interested volunteers may contact Ellen Christensen-Denton by text or email.415-320-2291 or Ellen_m_cd@yahoo.com

20^th Novato Clean & Green Day on April 25, 2015 9:00-1:00 PM celebrate Earth day by cleaning up our beautiful town. Remove litter from city streets, median strips, creek banks, parks and bike paths. Meet us at the civic green at 901 Sherman Avenue. Some supplies will be provided. For more information or to register for Clean and Green hotline 415-899-8244 or go online to www.novatostreetscape.org.

Tour of Novato May 2, 2015 sign up to ride, walk or volunteer at our great annual fundraising event on line at http://www.tourofnovato.org/ this should be fun for everyone. It includes family ride (13K), Classic ride (40K), the West Marin metric century (100K), or a walk through beautiful downtown Novato (5K). enjoy music, food, games and entertainment afterwards! Opportunities for student to earn community service is available

I am a member of the Lu Sutton International Day committee and we could use some help from any interested Novato High volunteers who need community service time in putting on our annual International Day Festival on April 24th.

Specifically we could use volunteers for the following dates and times:

Wed April 8 from 3-5P    at Lu Sutton Elementary for craft preparation (Cutting construction paper and pre-         assembling crafts)

Wed April 22 from 3-5P   at Lu Sutton Elementary for additional craft preparation and sign painting

Friday April 24th** 3-9P  Set up, decorations, food serving, manning of craft Booths, clean up

 **Pizza dinner will be provided to the volunteers this day**

Please have students contact either myself or Narda Zambrana at:

Bela.smith2@gmail.com     415-497-6112 

Narda.zambrana@gmail.com

Lu Sutton Elementary School will hold a Rummage sale on May 16^th. I want to see if any of your students would be interested in helping us. What I am looking for is 6-8 students on Friday the 15^th of May from 3:00-5:00 PM to help sort items and then on Saturday from 7:30 Am to 3:30 PM to help run the sale, again I need 6-8 students. For more information contact Emy Everett at 707-738-9859 or email emyeverett79@gmail.com.

Special Olympics Northern California will hold the Marin games at Terra Linda High School on May 16, 2015. For an application and more information contact Tracy Rivkin at trivkin@comcast.net. Some volunteer consent and release forms are in the CCRC on the Community Service wall.

Become a Wildcare Volunteers Camp Assistant!

High school student ages 14-18 will work with our teacher to provide fun and exciting nature and wildlife experiences for younger campers. You will help with craft projects, hikes and games and you will gain valuable experience working with children while earning community service hours. This program is designed for students aged 14 to 18 years old who enjoy nature, wildlife and working with children.

Wildcare Nature Camps operate from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, although Volunteer Assistants would be required to work from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The majority of camp is held on site on Wildcare but two day is spent at various hiking sites in Marin County. Transportation is not provided. Students may request to work at as many camps as they would like. For more information visit www.wildcarebayarea.org to apply or call 415-453-10000 if you have further questions. All applications must be received by Friday, April 24, 2015 by 5:00 PM.

The Marin  YMCA Work of Heart will hold a volunteer for SPLASH Week April 13-17 during SPLASH week, you will be enriching lives of children in the community by establishing water safety skills and instructing basic swim lessons through fun games and activities. We need volunteers to help teach in the water and classroom, register participants, and maintain locker-rooms for our annual SPLASH program the week of April 13-17. Bring or mail in completed application form to Marin YMCA by 3/20/15. For more information and an application contact Megan Turrell at mturrell@yncasf.org or 415-446-2132. The YMCA is located at 1500 Los Gamos Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 or go online to www.ymcasf.org/marin.

My organization, Shining Star Productions Incorporated (SSPI) is a local Novato production company that specializes in children's programs.  We are producing two summer camps this summer and are in need of student volunteers!  SSPI needs approximately 4 or 5 production assistants for this camp. Duties include video-taping & photographing the camp in action, being a runner & getting any on the spot needed items (so a licensed driver is good here - they can use my vehicle if needed), manning the first aid station, coordinating dropped-off pot luck food items, watching the kids at lunch break & watching the kids during the intermissions of the shows. * If I can locate a volunteer (or a few) who has video editing skills they will have an opportunity to create a short video of the camp and will receive producer credit on that video. 

Camp dates: Monday, July 13th thru Friday, July 17th, 8:30am to 5:15pm, except Show Day, Friday the 17th, we stay late till 10: pm!

Volunteers need to bring their packed lunches each day. A dinner will be provided to them on Show Day!

Location: Sinaloa Middle School, Novato

There will also be a volunteer meeting for this camp but the date & time is TBA later. For more information contact Kisstrin Cozier, Executive Director Shining Star Productions Incorporated

a non profit 501 (c) (3) public benefit organization, www.shiningstarinc.org  or call

415.300.5955

Teen Board Member Opportunity

The Novato Youth Center is seeking two teens to join our Board of Directors as the current teen members are graduating high school in June 2015. Our overall Board consists of 17 members, including 2 teen positions. This volunteer opportunity is a meaningful and exciting way to get involved in the Novato community. Teen Board members can expect to spend 2-4 hours per month in this role. The term of office is three years, with exceptions made for teen Board members based on high school graduation date. Candidate priority is given to those residing in Novato. The Center requests that its Board members be willing to commit to the following:

• Attend 9 of the 11 board meetings annually; Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month, 5:15-7pm at 680 Wilson Avenue. Prepare for the monthly meetings by reading the meeting materials and financial statements.
• Serve as an Ambassador by knowing the talking points about the Center to be able to talk about the Center when in the community.
• Volunteer with staff to help with fundraising campaigns.
• Participate in following the Strategic Plan, which guides the work.
  • Participate in the Board's overall role of providing oversight to the Executive Director position as assigned by the Executive Committee; adhering to legal and financial standards; and abiding to all policies
  • NYC to provide Directors and Officers insurance coverage 

Next Steps

If this volunteer opportunity seems like a good fit for your schedule and interests, please complete the Board member application and mail to the address above or email to the Executive Director Cheryl Paddack at cpaddack@novatoyouthcenter.org. Please call (415) 892-1643 ext 228 if you have questions about this volunteer opportunity and for the application.  Once your application is submitted, the current teen Board members will be in touch to set-up a time to meet with them. Thank you for considering this

opportunity.

Halleck Creek Ranch

We're in constant need of volunteers, as we have nearly 80 riders on the schedule each week, many of whom ride on Saturdays in larger groups. I'm reaching out to a handful of the local schools, in hopes of gaining more exposure to the students and letting them know about the opportunities we have available at Halleck Creek. We are looking for active, energetic, caring volunteers to help our program expand.

Program Volunteer positions are available Saturdays. Program Volunteers help with the riding portion of our program by grooming and tacking-up horses, leading horses for our special riders and side walking and engaging our riders. No horse experience is required, as all training in provided and learning is encouraged. Volunteers must attend a scheduled orientation to complete the required paperwork, and are provided initial and on-going training while they volunteer. For more information contact Mesa Nordbye,

Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, Volunteer Coordinator; Halleck Creek Ranch; (415) 662-2488

www.halleckcreekranch.org 

Be2Live

Need service hours and want to make a huge difference while doing it?  Join Be2Live on one of its 3 2015 Mexico Service Trips to orphanages in a safe part of Mexico.  You can receive up to 55 service hours on one trip.  We have trips over spring break and this coming summer.  Here is our website - http://be2live.org/register/ for more information contact Phil Steiner or visit www.Be2Live.org or call 415.798.1841

The Olompali People

I need a computer savvy techie young lady with initiative and ideas to earn community service points working on The Olompali People Face book page on a regular basis. For more information contact Sue Potter at spotter12@hotmail.com or call 415892-5569

WALKER CREEK OUTDOOR EDUCATION NEEDS STUDENT VOLUNTEERS!

Get your community service hours!  

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is starting to recruit for cabin leaders for our 5^th grade Walker Creek outdoor education program.  We are going the week of May 26-29, 2015 (Tuesday through Friday).  We would like to interview in February, so we are seeking applications ASAP. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Grillo in Room 1601.

Lynwood Elementary School is starting to recruit for cabin leaders for our 5^th grade Walker Creek outdoor education program. We are going the week of May 26-29, 2015. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Grillo in Room 1601 for more information contact Ginette Ruiz, Lynwood Office Tech, at gruiz@nusd.org

Arthritis Foundation

It's that time of year and we are excited about the Arthritis Foundation's Walk to Cure Arthritis event on Saturday, May, 30, 2015 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. We are looking for student volunteers to assist us with various assignments such set-up, clean-up, registration, refreshments, course monitors and many more opportunities. 

I have attached an event flyer for posting on a board or in a newsletter and the flyer has my contact information for students to sign-up. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive community service hours and make a positive impact in the lives of those living with arthritis. Please contact Cecilia Haywood at chaywood@arthritis.org: 415-356-1230 or go online to learn more about this opportunity at www.sfwalktocurearthritis.kintera.org

Homeward Bound of Marin

We are often in need of volunteers to help us with a variety of needs. I look forward to working with students from Novato High School! For more information contact Dominique Legnitto, Volunteer Coordinator Homeward Bound of Marin at 415-382-3363 x212. The community service board has some current events posted.

New Beginning's Center Garden

Please join us for a Volunteer Garden Day at the New Beginning's Center Garden Saturday 9am

to noon at 1399 N Hamilton Parkway.

All volunteers welcome, bring your hat, a water bottle and your green thumb!

Help to maintain the 30 rows of vegetables that produce food for the New Beginnings Center, our 80-bed transitional housing program serving homeless adults and our Fresh Starts Culinary Academy, a job training program.  Volunteers will help to harvest vegetables, plant seeds, weed and maintain the garden. Please sign up at dlegnitto@hbofm.org

*** In the event of rain, volunteer project will be cancelled

For more information contact Dominique Legnitto, Volunteer Coordinator, Homeward Bound of Marin 415-382-3363 x212 or Check us out online at http://www.hbofm.org

Or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hbofm

Summer Internships

Would you like to explore a career path while earning academic credit? If so, apply for a Summer 2015 School-to-Career Partnership Internship! Internships look great on college and job applications and can give you important information about the work environment of your chosen career interest. Internship applications are available in the College and Career Center.

The deadline to submit your summer 2015 Internship Application is Friday, May 8^th. Juniors and seniors are given priority of internship placements.
Please see Ms. Sita Aiello in the College and Career Center for more information. Her office hours are Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. She can also be reached via email at saiello@marinschools.org. 

Application Packet from Marin County Office of Education: http://www.marinschools.org/STC/Documents/STC%20internship%20application%20updated.pdf
The link for online application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NVmoic31lWkg8sXcpGeS4yJRVl9H6wFUXZAIv2_M91k/viewform?c=0&w=1
New Google Website with Internship resource: https://sites.google.com/site/sanrafaelintern/home

Youth Advocacy Group for youth with disabilities ages 14-26

Hosted by Marin Center for Independent Living the second Tuesday of every month at Extreme Pizza, 703 4^th Street, San Rafael at 4:00-5:30 PM the upcoming meeting will be April 14 and May 12. For more information or to request reasonable accommodations for meetings, contact Maddy Ruvolo at mcilmaddy@gmail.com or call 415-459-6245 ext.31.

Sakaide Exchange Program

If you are between the ages of 15 and 18 years old and a high school student, you may be eligible to travel to Japan this summer, 2015.  This is an established Sister City Program called Sausalito/Sakaide Exchange Program.  Opportunities also exist for hosting a Japanese student in your home for 10 days, in 2016.  Interested students or parents, please contact Katy Bridges at gate5road@gmail.com, mobile 415-331-9661.  Application

Shining Star Productions Incorporated

SSPI "toe-tappingly" announces that registration is OPEN for The Young Americans Summer Camp 2015! This amazing camp is for students in grades 3 through 12 for the 2015/2016 school year. 

ON CAMPUS INFORMATION: 

Note: Campus events and dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact the specific campus or visit its website for more up-to-date information.

04-03-15 Arizona State University destination ASU get a feel for student life and academics in your major, and learn about next steps after being admitted. Go to www.visit.asu.edu to explore all campus visit and event experiences

04-11-15 College Preview Day at Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Campus

04-13-15 SEC College Tour 2015 @ 7:00-9:00 PM at the Claremont Hotel and Spa will hold a college fair with The University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of Florida, the University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of South Carolina the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Texan A&M University and Vanderbilt University for more information and to register, visit www.seccollegetour.org

04-15-15 SEC College Tour 2015 @ 7:00-9:00 PM at the Hilton SFO Bayfront will hold a college fair with The University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Auburn University, University of Florida, the University of Georgia, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, University of South Carolina the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Texan A&M University and Vanderbilt University for more information and to register, visit www.seccollegetour.org

04-18-15 College Preview Day at Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa Campus

04-18-15 University of California, Berkeley-CalDay 9:00-4:00 PM free admission for more information visit www.calday.berkeley.edu or #sharecalday

05-02-15 San Francisco National College Fair @ 1:30-4:30 PM Cow Palace Arena, Daly City North Hall and Arena Floor, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City 94014, 415-404-4100 parking at the Cow Palace is $15.00 cash only before the fair go to www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent to register for the fair. The list of schools attending each fair is available online at http://bit.ly/NCFExhibitorSearch

Registering for National College Fairs is a simple three step process:

Step #1Have students log onto www.gotomyncg.com prior to attending the fair.

Step #2 after they complete the online registration, they can print off the barcode identification

Step #3 Colleges will simply scan the students' barcodes to access their information, allowing more time for one-on-one conversation

 North Hall and Arena Floor, 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City 94014, 415-404-4100 parking at the Cow Palace is $15.00 cash only before the fair go to www.nacacnet.org/ncfstudent to register for the fair.

05-03-15 Day under the Oaks at Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa Campus

05-05-14 WACAC College Fair at Dominican University of California in the Gym from 6:00-8:00 PM Conlan Recreation Center, 1475 Grand Avenue, San Rafael, www.dominican.edu post cards will be sent out to all our sophomores and junior student families.

05-06-15 North Bay Sonoma State University @ 6A:00-8:00 PM in the student center, 1801 E. Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, 94928 http://www.sonoma.edu/visit/maps.html

05-09-15 Contra Costa: Saint Mary's College of California, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
McKeon Pavillion, Madigan Gym & Soda Activity Center, 1928 Saint Mary's Road
Moraga, CA 94556 www.stmarys-ca.edu to register please visit www.wacac.org

DO NOT pay any organization, company, or individual to apply for scholarships, for scholarship search assistance, or for access to scholarship lists. Legitimate scholarship programs never ask for an application fee. Beware of scholarship scams.

AnyCollege.com

A $10,000 student scholarship will be given away four times per year through a random scholarship drawing. Students sign up by going to www.anycollege.com and clicking on the "Win a Scholarship" link.

Deadlines are: September 30^th, December 31^st, March 30th and June 30th

Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship

A $500 award is available to a student demonstrating a strong record of volunteer activities.  More information available at www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE: March 30, 2015

Hispanic General Scholarship

Multiple scholarships of $500 to $5,000 will be awarded to Hispanic high school seniors pursuing a career in science, math engineering, or technology. Students can apply at www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE:  March 30, 2015

Seven $3,500 awards are available to students demonstrating a strong record of volunteer & leadership activities.  More information available at http://kaiserpermanente-asianassociation.org/scholarhsip

DEADLINE: March 30, 2015

North Coast Section Foundation Scholarship

Eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have balanced sports and academics. For further information go to www.cifncs.org, click on Awards/Programs

DEADLINE:  March 30, 2015

Novato High PTSA Scholarship

Multiple scholarships will be awarded to Novato High seniors based on community service. CRITERIA: GPA 2.5, member of Novato High PTSA before Dec. 19, 2014. Applications are available online

nhsenew@yahoo.com

or in the College and Career Resource Center Room 1601

DEADLINE:  March 30, 2015 FLYER

Two four year scholarships for $8,000 and four two year scholarships for $2,000 are available to seniors whose parent(s) are vineyard workers employed by a wine grape grower. For information go to CCRC or go on-line to www.cawg.org or call 800-241-1800.

DEADLINE: March 31, 2015

A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship

A $1,500 award is available to seniors who demonstrate commitment to helping their community.  More information available at www.cesresources.org

Deadline: March 31, 2015

Chen Foundation Scholarship

Ten $2,000 award s are available to seniors who plan to attend a California State University/Community College, have a GPA 3.0, and demonstrate a commitment to helping their community.  More information available at www.scholarship2015.net

Deadline: March 31, 2015

Germans from Russia Heritage Society Essay Contest

A $300 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of an essay related to German Russian heritage. For more information go to www.grhs.org and click on Youth Program

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

Global Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship

Numerous awards are available to seniors interested in pursuing careers in the automotive industry like technicians.  For more information go to  www.automotivescholarships.com

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

Unigo Scholarship

The United Negro Fund in conjunction with many other organizations is awarding many scholarships to students. For more information, go to www.scholarships.uncf.org

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

James R. Hoffa Memorial scholarship

Multiple scholarships of varying amounts will be awarded to students who are dependents of teamster members.  For an application, visit www.teamster.org.

Deadline: March 31, 2015

Twenty $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who are legally blind. For an application, visit  www.lighthouseguild.org

Deadline: March 31, 2015

L. Ron Hubbard Illustrators of the Future

Amateur artists can submit an illustration to win an award of $500 up to $5,000. Information available online at www.writersofthefuture.com

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future

Submit a story up to 17,000 words to win an award ranging from $500 to $5,000. Information available online at www.writersofthefuture.com

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

National D-day Museum Student Essay Contest

Awards of $500, $750, and $1,000 will be awarded to winners of an essay contest. For more information go online to www.nationalww2museum.org

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

Five $500 awards and one $1,000 awards are available to students of Portuguese descendent who have a 3.0 GPA. For more information contact sacramentophcs.com or contact lionelholmes19@gmail.com

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

Sausalito Art Festival Foundation (SAFF) Scholarship

This foundation will be awarding scholarships to talented Bay Area art students. A total of $20,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded.  For applications, eligibility requirements and other details go to www.sausalitoartfestival.org, and click on Foundation

Deadline: March 31, 2015

Souper Scholarship

A $4,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of this contest where students gather cans of soup for home bound seniors in their community. For more information go to www.dosomething.org/ 

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

Sp $10,000 Scholarship-$10,000-Many Awards

To be eligible for the Edvisors Scholarship you must

Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the U. S. Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico

Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/SP-Scholarship_Program.php

A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of this short essay contest. For more information visit www.scholarshipexperts.com

DEADLINE: March 31, 2015

$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship Contest

A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded every month to a high school senior in a random drawing. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Students must apply each month for the next drawing at www.colleges.niche.com

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2015

American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship

Multiple awards of $1,000 to $5,000 are available to all high school students based on academics and NOT financial need. Detailed information is available at www.americancollegefoundation.org

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

American Fire Sprinkler Assoc. Scholarship

Ten $2,000 scholarships from the American Fire Sprinkler Association are available to seniors. More information available at www.afsascholarship.org

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

American Institute of CPA Scholarships for Minority Students

Multiple $2,500 to $5,000 scholarships are available from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) to students pursuing a degree in accounting. For further information go to www.aicpa.org

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

ANS Incoming Freshman Scholarship

Multiple $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a degree in nuclear engineering. For further information go to www.ans.org/

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

To be eligible for the CHS Foundation Scholarship a student must:

Be a high school senior, graduating in the spring and attending college in the fall 2015

Plan to pursue an agricultural degree at a college or university within the United States

Be pursuing a STEM field of study with an interest in agriculture

Application can be found by going to http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10936/chs_foundation_scholarships_scholarship.php

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Culinary Institute of America Scholarship

Numerous scholarships will be awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in the culinary, baking or pastry arts. Admissions application qualifies you for most of the scholarships. For more information, go online to www.ciachef.edu

Deadline: April 1, 2015

Davis-Putter Scholarship

A $10,000 scholarship is available to a student who demonstrates active participation in civil rights, economic justice, or some other major social issue. For more information visit www.davisputter.org

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

GetDirect TV Scholarship

A $2,500 scholarship is available to a student who creates a blog entry on how TV has influenced them in pursuing a particular career. For more information visit www.getdirecttv.org/tv-scholarship

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2014

 Study Habits Scholarship

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to the student who writes the best essay for more information visit  www.studentscholarships.org 

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to the student who writes the best essay for more information visit www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

Print & Graphic Scholarship Foundation

Scholarships from $2,000 to $5,000 will be awarded to students who plan to major in graphic communications or printing technology. CRITERIA: GPA 3.0 for more information visit www.pgsf.org

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

SEMA Memorial Scholarships

Awards of $2,000 to $5,000 are available to students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. For more information go to www.sema.org/scholarships

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2015

Ted Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Two $1,500 scholarships are available to one male and one female student athlete. Application form available at www.tedmitchellscholarship.org

DEADLINE: April 1, 2015

Tourism Cares Scholarship

A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Novato resident based on GPA, academics, extracurricular accomplishments, and essay.  Application form is available online at NovatoRWF.org in the CCRC or contact Camie Studley at 415- 892-2789.

DEADLINE:  April 3, 2015

San Francisco State University Ray Uribe Scholarship

Multiple $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to students with at least a 2.5 GPA and have financial need. For more information, go to www.sfsu.academicworks.com

DEADLINE:  April 3, 2015

Construction including architecture, engineering, surveying, construction management, and the building trades

North Coast Builders Exchange

Available for high school graduates, college, and vocational trade school students scholarships of up to $1,000 may be granted. Eligible applicants; spouses,  children or grandchildren of North Coast Builders Exchange  members and their employees, or any student pursuing a career in construction for more information go to www.ncbeonline.com questions about the scholarship program contact Robin Bartholow at robin@ncbeonline.com  Application 

DEADLINE:  April 3, 2015

Full scholarships are available for JUNIORS who have overcome great difficulties to succeed in school.  CRITERIA:  Low-income, U.S. citizen, recommendation, GPA-3.0. Information available at www.studentsrisingabove.org

DEADLINE:  April 4, 2015

American Pen Women Scholarship

The Golden Gate Marin Branch of the National League of American Pen Women will award a $500 scholarship to a woman who is majoring in the visual arts. For more information and an application go to www.goldengatemarinart.org/art_scholarship

DEADLINE: April 6, 2015

Youth on Course Scholarship

Forty scholarships of $4,000 to $10,000 will be given to a senior with GPA 3.0. For more information and an application go to  www.youthoncourse.org/scholarships 

DEADLINE: April 6, 2015

Bret Barrett Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior with 2.0 GPA who has demonstrated talent in electronic technology and its applications such as computers, movies, and software programs used as teaching/learning tools. For more information visit the CCRC.

DEADLINE:  April 9, 2015

American Iris Society Scholarship

A $1,500 scholarship is available to a student who is interested in pursuing a career in horticulture, landscaping, or related field. For more information visit the CCRC or www.aisregion14.org

DEADLINE:  April 10, 2015

AMVETS National Scholarship

The AMVETS scholarship offers six awards of $4,000 to veterans and their dependents. CRITERIA: U.S. citizen, GPA 3.0, child or grandchild of veteran, U.S. citizen, essay. Visit www.amvetsnsf.org for more information.

DEADLINE: April 15, 2015

 "$1,000 College Jumpstart" Scholarship Contest

A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a high school senior. Eligibility is based on merit only. Students can apply at  www.jumpstart-scholarship.net 

DEADLINE:  April 15, 2015

Empire College Dean's Scholarship

Empire College in Santa Rosa, Ca. has scholarships ranging from $250-$1,500. CRITERIA: scholarship application, transcripts, letter of intent, and two letters of recommendations. Application information is available at www.empcol.edu/scholarships

DEADLINE: April 15, 2015

Conservation, Horticulture or Environmental Fields

Marin Garden Club Scholarship

Two $1,500 scholarships are awarded to seniors pursuing a career in landscaping, horticulture, conservation or environmental studies or related fields. CRITERIA: resident of Marin County.  For more information go to CCRC or www.maringardenclubscholarship.wordpress.comwww.maringardenclubscholarship.wordpress

DEADLINE:  April 15, 2015

This Sarasota, Florida College will award $15,000 scholarships to all out of state students who are U.S. citizens for more information go online to www.ncf.edu

Deadline: April 15, 2015

Vietnamese Physician Association Scholarship

Scholarships of $1,000 are available to high school seniors.  CRITERIA:  GPA 3.5, Vietnamese descent with financial hardship, essay. For more information go online to vpanc.com

Jewish Community Federation College Scholarship Program

The Jewish Community Federation offers multiple scholarships from $500 up to $10,000 to seniors. For more information about the various scholarships go to www.jewishfed.org

DEADLINE:  April 17, 2015

Marin Builders Association Scholarship

A scholarship is available to a student pursuing a career in the construction related industry. CRITERIA: GPA 3.0 Application forms available in the CCRC or online at www.marinba.org,

DEADLINE:  April 17, 2015

Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship

Asian American Journalists Association will award scholarships to seniors planning a career in journalism. Scholarships are open to all students but AAJA especially encourages applicants who are sensitive to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.  Info available online at www.aajasf.org

DEADLINE:  April 18, 2015

Marin County Retired Employees Association Scholarship

Three scholarships of $1,500 are available to students whose parent or grandparent is a dues paying member of the Marin County Retired Employees Association.  CRITERIA: GPA 2.6 for more information visit  www.mcareinfo.org 

DEADLINE: April 20, 2015

Patrick Kerr Skateboarding Scholarship

Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the winners of a short essay on how skateboarding has influenced their life. Students can apply at www.scholarships4students.com

DEADLINE:  April 20, 2015

Mansury Thompson Award

One $5,000 award will be given to a Novato High student in recognition of his/her academic excellence. Also, the student's name will be placed on a permanent plaque displayed at Novato High School. CRITERIA: GPA 3.5, statement of interest in Humanities For more information go to the College and Career Resource Center and return this scholarship to Mrs. Cooper.

DEADLINE: April 21, 2015

Student-View Scholarship

The Student View Scholarship Program is offering multiple scholarships (ten-$500, two-$1,000 and one $4,000) to students via random drawing after completion of an online survey. For more information go on-line to www.studentinsights.com

DEADLINE: April 22, 2015

Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship

Three $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors pursuing careers in voice, acting or dance. For more information visit www.beachblanketbabylon.com and website for more information:

https://beachblanketbabylon.com/scholarships/2015-scholarship-for-the-arts/

DEADLINE:  April 24, 2015

This sweepstakes contest is offering multiple scholarships ($250, $500, and one $1,000) to students via random drawing. For more information go on-line to www.icanaffordcollege.com

DEADLINE: April 24, 2015

Wells College Scholarship

A $40,000 scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding Junior as part of the Wells College 21^st Century Leadership Award. For more information visit www.wells.edu 

DEADLINE:  April 25, 2015

Sponsored by the foundation that carries on the work of the famed novelist/philosopher, this contest offers awards ranging from $50 to $10,000 for essays on a given topic or book. For more information visit www.aynrand.org/contest

DEADLINE: April 26, 2015

Beverly Alberigi Educational Grant Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) 

A one-time educational grant is available to any child, grandchild, or dependent of an employee of the Novato Unified School District. These grants are sponsored by the Beverly Alberigi and Wayne Donnelly Educational grants. Amount of awards will vary depending on number of qualified recipients. CRITERIA: 2.5 GPA Application forms are available in the CSEA newsletter or in the CCRC.

DEADLINE:  April 27, 2015

Wayne Donnelley Technical/Vocational Education Grant

The classified school employees association Novato Chapter#312 is offering a one-time technical education grant open to member of CSEA, NUSD employees, graduating high school seniors or postsecondary education student who are children, grandchildren or legal dependents of an employee (or retired employee).  Parent or guardian or grandparent must be a dues paying member of CSEA Local Chapter #312. Applications are available from the CSEA newsletter or the CCRC.

DEADLINE: April 27, 2015

 All about Education Scholarship

A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of this short essay contest. For more information visit www.scholarshipexperts.com

DEADLINE: April 30, 2015

Three students who demonstrate an exceptional talent and interest in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Digital Media, Fashion Merchandising, or Graphic Design or Product Communications will each win a $5,000 scholarship to attend FIDM. For more information please visit www.fidm.edu or call 800-262-3436 or 818-990-2241.

DEADLINE:  April 30, 2015

Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards

Various awards from $500 to $10,000 are available to Hispanic students planning to major in math, computer science, technology, or engineering. CRITERIA: GPA 3.0 for more information go online to www.greatmindsinstem.org.

DEADLINE: April 30, 2015  

Marin Nakayoshi Club Scholarship

Marin county seniors of Japanese descent with outstanding scholastic achievements and extracurricular activities are eligible for this $500 scholarship. For more information come into the CCRC or call Carol Staley at 415-302-2134 Flyer Application

DEADLINE: April 30, 2015

A scholarship will be awarded to a Novato senior whose parent is a Novato teacher. CRITERIA: GPA 3.0, essay, transcript with GPA and class rank, extracurricular activities, community service and letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. For more information and an application go to the CCRC or contact http://novatonft.org or call 415-897-0811

DEADLINE:  April 30, 2015

Rochester Institute of Technology-Explore Your Future

For high school sophomores and juniors

Explore Your Future is a six day career awareness program where students experience college life, enjoy hands-on activities and get a taste of real-world careers in the fields of business, computing, engineering, science and art.

Session I:              July 11-16, 2015

Session II:            July 18-23, 2015

For more details visit www.fit.edu/NTID/EYF or questions email EYFinfo@rit.edu

This contest is designed to help students understand the importance of aid to terminally ill patients. Three scholarships of $250, $500, and $2,000will are awarded by Compassion & Choices of Northern California for more information visit www.compassionandchoices.org.

DEADLINE: May 1, 2015

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP

Nordstrom Scholarship Program

Eighty $10,000   scholarships will be awarded to high school juniors based on GPA of 2.75, community service and financial need. For more information, go online to shop.nordstrom.com

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2015

Novato Girls Softball (NGS) Lynn Russell Scholarships (Softball Scholarship)

Two scholarships of $500 and $250 will be awarded to female students who participated in NGS for at least three seasons.  This year's essay topic is, "What Softball Means to me." Interested girls should submit their essays to me at this email address by May 1, 2015 davidlwinnett@gmail.com. All entrants should include with their essays reference to how many years they played in Novato Girls Softball. Winners will be notified by May 15, 2015, and will be asked to read their essays at the NGS closing Ceremonies that weekend. For more information contact David Winnett at davidlwinnett@gmail.com and an application, go to the College and Career Resource Center.

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2015

Robert Patterson Memorial Scholarship

A $500 scholarship is available to seniors who have been involved in Novato High sports for at least 3 years. CRITERIA: 3.0 GPA, 3 years of same sport, community service, transcript, essay 250-300, 3 letters of recommendation from coach/teacher/community member. Come in for an application come into the College and Career Center.

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2015

Tom Winner Community Service Scholarship

The Winner family and Rotary Club of Novato sponsor this $2,000 scholarship. CRITERIA: 2-4 year college/university, community service; worked in a part time job or had an internship; participated in sports; made a difference at his or her high school for more information and an application go to the CCRC.

Seniors entering UC Davis are eligible to apply for Cal Aggie Alumni Association $1,000-$4,000 Scholarships.  CRITERIA: GPA-3.5, US citizen and essay. Information available online at www.alumni.ucdavis.edu and click on About Us

DEADLINE:  May 1, 2015

East Villagers Service Scholar Awards

A $500, $350, and $150 award will be given by the Chao Family Foundation to promote the spirit of volunteerism among the younger generation. For more information go to www.servicescholar.com 

DEADLINE:  May 4, 2015

Spring Sport

Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to female and male student athletes. CRITERIA: 3.3 GPA, community service, varsity athletes.  For further information go to www.cifncs.org, click on Awards/Programs

DEADLINE:  May 8, 2015

A. Richard Caputo Scholarship

The Universal Technical Institute Foundation has two $2,500 scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in the automotive field. More information can be found at www.utifoundation.net

DEADLINE: May 15, 2015

Jane Austen Society Essay Contest

The Jane Austen Society offers prizes of $250, $500, and $1,000 for winners of their essay contest. For more information and an application visit www.jasna.org

DEADLINE: May 15, 2015

Mission Creek Orthodontics (MCO) Scholarship

A $500 scholarship from Mission Creek Orthodontics will be awarded to the winner of this short essay contest. For more information go to www.missioncreekortho.com 

DEADLINE:  May 15, 2015

Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers offers numerous scholarships of varying amounts to future female engineers. CRITERIA: 3.5 GPA, U.S. citizens, for more information visit www.societyofwomenengineers.swe.org

DEADLINE:  May 15, 2015

Google Global Science Fair Award

One $50,000 grand prize award will be given to the winner of Google's Science Fair. The winner and his/her family will also receive a 10 day trip to the Galapagos Islands. Additional cash awards will be given. For more information go to  www.googlesciencefair.com

DEADLINE:  May 18, 2015

This $1,000 scholarship will be administered through the Rotary Club of Ignacio CRITERIA: GPA 2.0 for more information visit the College and Career Center. 

DEADLINE:  May 20, 2015

B. Davis Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship is available to a student. For more information visit www.financialaidfinder.com/

DEADLINE:  May 25, 2015

National Restaurant Assoc. Education Fund Scholarships

National Restaurant Association Educational Fund (NRAEF) has multiple scholarships for seniors pursuing a career in restaurant or foodservice industry. For more information go online to www.nraef.org 

DEADLINE:  May 27, 2015

Rochester Institute of Technology

Camp for Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Students

Health Care Careers Exploration Camp for high school students entering grades 10-12^th

Students explore a range of career options in health care fields and learn about important issues in health care.  Campers participate in field trips, interact with health care professionals watch medical demonstrations and have hands on experiences in medical laboratory science, microbiology, nutrition and more. For questions email ntidoutreach@ntid.rit.edu details visit www.rit.edu/NTID/Outreach the camp is July 26-31, 2015

DEADLINE May 30, 2015

Caretenders Scholarship

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to the student who writes the best essay for more information visit  www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship Contest

A scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded every month to a high school senior in a random drawing. Eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Students must apply each month for the next drawing at  www.colleges.niche.com/scholarship

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Fifth Month Scholarship

A scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to a high school senior. Students can apply at  www.scholarshipexperts.com

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

L M Scholarship

A scholarship of $500 will be awarded to a high school senior by LM. Students can apply at  www.studentscholarships.org

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Junior & Seniors

Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship

Multiple $1,000 to $2,000 scholarships are available to student athletes who have made positive contributions to their team & to a sport. CRITERIA: GPA 2.5, High School Seniors or juniors. For more information please visit www.positivecoach.org

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Women's Travel National College Essay Scholarship

Multiple scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 will be awarded to female high school seniors. Students can apply at  www.scholarships4students.com

DEADLINE:  May 31, 2015

Rochester Institute of Technology

 7^th, 8^th, and 9^th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math

Campers will use cool state -of- the-art technology to create a high tech gadget to take home, be a commander on an exciting mission to Mars, conduct laboratory experiments and more.

 The camp is July 25-30, 2015 for more details visit www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlz or www.rit.edu/NTID/TechBoyz; for questions please email TechGirlz@ntid.rit.edu or TechBoyz@ntid.rit.edu

DEADLINE: May 31, 2015

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in animation. Information available at www.animationcareerreview.com 

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

Fraser Institute Scholarship

 The Fraser Institute will award scholarships of $500, $1,000, or $1,500 to the winners of an essay contest. For more information go to www.fraserinstitute.org

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2015

National Academy of Future Physicians Scholarship

One full tuition medical school scholarship and two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to a senior pursuing a career in medicine. Information available at www.FutureDocs.com 

DEADLINE:  June 1, 2014

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship

A $1,000 AIU Scholarship will be awarded to a student based on his essay on a given topic. For more information go to www.abbottandfenner.com 

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2015

10 Words or Less Scholarship

A $500 scholarship will be awarded to the winner of these 10 words or less contest.  For more information go to www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship

DEADLINE:  June 15, 2015

            You receive a notice in the mail that "guarantees" financial aid for your graduating high school student. In exchange for an advance fee, scholarships, grants and fantastic financial aid packages are yours for the taking. Is this perfect timing?

            With tuition bills skyrocketing and room-and-board costs going through the roof, students and their families are looking for creative ways to fund a college education. While there are companies that provide lists of scholarships for an advance fee, no legitimate company will guarantee or promise scholarships or grants.

            Be wary of companies that offer a money-back guarantee but attach conditions that make it impossible to get a refund. Often "success stories" may be nothing more than paid testimonials. Steer clear of high-pressure salespersons who say you can't get their information anywhere else or that you must act and pay immediately or risk losing the "opportunity."

            Check with you high school counseling office for a list of scholarships, grants and aid that match the student's profile and qualifications. College or career school financial aid offices may also be a good source of information, including websites to assist you in your financial aid search.

More information is available through the Marin County district attorney's consumer protection unit at 473-6495 or through its website at www.co.marin.ca.us/da

*NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL DOES NOT ENDORSE THESE ORGANIZATIONS WE ONLY PROVIDE THE INFORMATION