Chances are, you clicked over to this article after having read the previous one, “Senior Scholarships: Vol. 1 | 2016.” If not, check out that one first by clicking here. In this article, we will be focusing on the articles that have more specific eligibility requirements, thus only available to a select group of people.

1. The AP Government “Running with the Stampede” Award and Scholarship Program

Eligibility Requirements:

• Graduating senior from YLHS
• AP Government student
• Unweighted academic GPA of at least a 3.0
• Completed at least 100 community service hours
• Participated in at least two extracurricular activities/clubs

If you meet the eligibility requirements, to apply you will need:

• An official transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
  • One from a YLHS teacher
  • One from a counselor, administrator, or community leader
• Verification of Extracurricular Activities and/or a Job
• Personal Statement
• A 1,000 to 2,000 word essay on American Exceptionalism

To apply, pick up an application in counseling, due April 15th!

2. The Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a US high school senior
• Planning to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs

If you meet the eligibility requirements, to apply you will need:

• Answer a short essay question
• Fill out an online application

To apply, click here for more information and for the online application. Applications are due June 30th at 11:59pm PT. 

3. CSEA Chapter 293 Scholarship Application

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current Chapter 293 member or a child of a current member
• Graduating high school senior, or a student at an accredited college, university, vocational, technical, or trade school
• GPA of at least a 2.5

If you meet the eligibility requirements, to apply you will need:

• An official transcript
• Two letter of recommendation
  • One from a teacher or counselor
  • One from a community member, not related to the applicant

To apply, pick up an application in counseling, due April 22nd!

4. Orange County Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have at least one parent who is of Chinese descent
• Must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least a 3.5
• Must be graduating from a high school in Orange County or LA County
• Must have an SAT score of at least an 1800 or an ACT score of at least a 27.
• Must be able to prove need for financial aid

If you meet the eligibility requirements, to apply you will need:

• An official transcript
• One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or advisor, a current or past manager or employer, or an organizational leader
• A 500-word autobiography
• Proof of income and financial need
  • FAFSA
  • Signed family’s tax return from the past two years
  • IRS form 4506-T

To apply, read about the scholarship here and print off the application here.

5. PYLUC of PTA/PTSAs Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a member of good standing of a PTA/PTSA
• Must have a GPA of at least a 2.0

If you meet the eligibility requirements, to apply you will need:

• Photocopy of PTA/PTSA membership card
• Statement on reason for applying
• Paragraph on importance of community service
• Description of community involvement

To apply, pick up an application in counseling, due April 25th!

Good luck, and happy applying!