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• Hope Initiative Scholarship - Deadline May 1st
• Hispanic Education Endowment Fund - Deadlines vary
• Sallie Mae Fund - Deadlines vary

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Hope Initiative Scholarship

Each year, Hope Initiative will award two $1,000 scholarships to two qualified, full-time students (one male and one female) attending any accredited university/college in the United States. As a charitable organization, we wish to recognize students with a demonstrated commitment to leadership and assist them in continuing their education. The recipients must be upstanding citizens, role-models for other students, and active members or leaders within their community.

** NB : Scholarship Requirements and FAQs have been updated recently on our website.  There is no GPA requirement for this scholarship.

Instructions:

1. Download all documents from our website: http://www.hionline .org/scholarship

2. Read all instructions and requirements on our website carefully

3. Fill out the application form, write your personal essay, and submit them online

4. Have your letter of recommendation and official transcript mailed to HI

5. Make sure HI will receive all your application materials by May 1st, 2008

6. Email Jacqueline.Dan@ hionline. org  if you have any questions.

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The Hispanic Education Endowment Fund

The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) of the Orange County Community Foundation provides three avenues of community support throughout the year. Student Scholarships; Corporate Partnerships and Recognition of K-12, community college and university Teachers and Educators. Scholarships are provided for Orange County Hispanic elementary and middle school students, graduating high school seniors, community college transfers, Law School admits, or participants in specialized HEEF programs. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need. HEEF also provides a limited number of renewal awards to previous scholarship recipients.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1) be of Hispanic descent; 2) live in Orange County ; 3) will graduate or have graduated from any Orange County high school or community college; and 4) demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and school/community/volunteer involvement. Applicants are also eligible to apply for two additional specialized scholarships, which are described on pages 5-7.

Selection of Recipients

Orange County Community Foundation/HEEF Scholarships

30 Corporate Park, Suite410

Irvine , CA 92606

Website: www.heef.org   Email: ragarris@heef.org   Tel. 949.553.4202 ext. 23

Other scholarship programs are described on the OC Community Foundation website: see www.oc-cf.org

For further information about the Hispanic Education Endowment Fund (HEEF), see www.heef.org .

List of HEEF Scholarships for 2008: Pages 5-7

Retain this list with a copy of your application

HEEF General Scholarships -- Four Categories for Fall 2008

High School Seniors Scholarship Program: 

Awards may be applied to any college or university, community college or trade school for the fall of 2008.                                                                 

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 50

Scholarship of Excellence:

Recipients will have demonstrated superior academic achievement, and high school or community college extracurricular, community, volunteer or work history.  

Award Amount: $2,500

Max. Projected # of Awards: 5

Community College Transfer Scholarship Program:

This Scholarship supports community college students who transfer to an accredited 4-year college or university the fall of 2008.

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 10

Continuing Scholarships for Current Community College or University Students:

Students must resubmit a completed HEEF General Scholarship application.  Applicants must demonstrate superior academic achievement, financial need and involvement in school/ community activities. 

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected #: 10

In addition to the general HEEF student eligibility criteria, students must meet specific criteria required for these specialized scholarships.

Architecture and Engineering Scholarship Program

High school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA, who have been accepted into an accredited 4 or 5-year program in Architecture or Engineering may apply. Second year Community College transfer students with a minimum 3.2 GPA who have been accepted into an accredited program in Architecture or Engineering may apply. Scholarship may be renewable based on performance.

Award Amount: $4,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 4

Arts Scholarship Program

Established in 1999, The Arts Scholarship honors high school students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing an education and/or career in any of the various fields of the arts including the performance of music, drama, dance, and the creativity of visual art such as fine art and graphic design.

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 1 – 2

Association of Hispanic Professionals for Education

The AHPE scholarship promotes higher education and supports graduating high school seniors who will major in Business Administration. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and a record of involvement in school or community extracurricular activities.

Award Amount: To Be Announced

Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

The Mike Corona Foundation Law Enforcement Scholarship

These scholarships recognize graduating Orange County High School Seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in any facet of law enforcement. The scholarship may be used for any general educational expense and may be renewed upon a successful re-application process.

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 4

Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund

These scholarships are for high school seniors who demonstrate an interest in pursuing an education and/or career in any of the various fields of healthcare.

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 1 – 2

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

The Hispanic Chamber recognizes OC high school seniors who are interested in economic development and corporate leadership and who will enroll in a college or university, community college, or trade school.

Award Amount: To Be Announced

Max. Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

Hispanic Council of Realtors

The Hispanic Council supports OC high school seniors who are interested in business development and will enroll in a college or university, community college, or trade school.

Award Amount: To Be Announced

Max. Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

New Century Financial Corporation

Eligible students are OC high school seniors who will pursue a degree in business, finance, marketing, or economics. Candidates must 1) have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale 2) demonstrate financial need and 3) have applied and been admitted to a 4-year university.

Award Amount: $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: To Be Determined

Fernando & Olga Niebla Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for OC high school seniors and community college transfers who will enroll at a college or university in fall 2008 and who display a passion for writing fiction and non-fiction, poetry or are interested in pursuing an education profession that encourages English or Spanish literacy.

Award Amount: $1,000 Max. Projected # of Awards: 1

Orange County United Way

This fund provides support for Orange County Hispanic graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated community leadership by volunteering at least 30 hours at a community-based non-profit organization.

Award Amount: $1,000 Max. Projected # of Awards: 1 – 2

Union Bank of California

Eligible students are qualified Hispanic high school seniors: 1) who desire to pursue a major in business, finance, marketing, or economics 2) who have applied and been accepted to a 4-year university 3) have demonstrated financial need through submission of the Free Application for Federal Aid [FAFSA] and 4) have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Award Amount: $1,000  Max. Projected # of Awards: 1   

Applicants must meet specific criteria before applying for the following scholarships.

Chapman University Scholarship Program

These scholarships are for OC high school Latino/a students of immigrant parents. Applicants must apply to and be admitted to Chapman through the regular admissions process; have significant financial need as defined by the Federal needs analysis formula; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular or other activities.

Award Amount: To Be Announced

Max. Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

De La Libertad & Human Options Fund

The De La Libertad & Human Options Scholarship Fund supports victims of domestic violence in their quest to achieve personal freedom, physical safety, and economic independence through education. Scholarships are for educational attainment at a 2- or 4-year college or University, certified vocational training program, or other educational curricula approved by Human Options. Applicants must be clients of Human Options and/or their children.

Award Amount: To Be Announced

Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

The Eisner Foundation

The Eisner Foundation provides support for youth that are active participants of the non-profit organization, Disney GOALS . The awards may be used for tutoring costs or scholarships at all levels along the education continuum.

Award Amount: $500 - $1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 5

El Viento Endowed Scholarship

These scholarships are for eligible high school seniors from the Oak View Community who have participated in the El Viento program from 4 th through 12 th grades, and will attend one of the Coast Community College District colleges fall 2008.

Award Amount To Be Announced

Projected # of awards: To Be Announced

Friends of Cal State Fullerton / Richard Bermudez Scholarship Fund

This fund supports incoming CSU Fullerton high school graduates. Eligible students must meet regular CSU admission requirements, demonstrate financial need, apply for financial aid, and have a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Applicants should also show significant contribution to school and community, strong academic potential and motivation to succeed at the postsecondary level.

Award Amount: $1,000

Max Projected # of Awards: 2

Friends of the University of California , Irvine

OC high school seniors or community college transfers must be admitted to and enroll at UC Irvine. Recipients will demonstrate involvement and leadership in extracurricular, volunteer or community service or participation in pre-college programs. All majors are eligible.

Award Amount: $1,000

Projected # of Awards: 4

Hispanic Bar Association/Wally Davis Memorial Legal Scholarship Fund

This Fund was named in memory of Wally Davis, one of the first Hispanic attorneys in Orange County , whose legal career was dedicated to Civil Rights. The Hispanic Bar Association awards scholarships to students enrolled at a Law School . Eligible students must be of Latino origin, from Orange County and have Latino community and school involvement. A photo is optional.

Award Amount: To Be Announced

Max. Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

MANA De Orange County

MANA de Orange County (a national Latina organization) was formed in 1981. For over twenty-five years, the value of education, advocacy and community service has been exemplified through its Hermanitas mentoring program that focuses on encouraging young women with children interested in returning to school to pursue an Education. Scholarships are for Latinas whose families qualify for federal financial aid.    Please contact manadeorangecounty@earthlink.net   or call (714) 563-6262.

Award Amount: To Be Announced                                                                                                                                      Projected # of Awards: To Be Announced

Sage Hill High School

This fund provides two awards to support the educational costs of incoming students at Sage Hill High School (SHHS). Students are eligible only if they have been accepted to SHHS and demonstrate financial need by filing a Parent Financial Statement with the SHHS financial aid department.  The interview for this scholarship is done separately, as part of the school application process.

Award Amount: $500-$1,000

Max. Projected # of Awards: 2

Soka University of America Scholarship Fund

Two scholarships are awarded annually to selected Latino/a high school seniors who have applied to and have been accepted at Soka; demonstrate financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and have evidence of strong extracurricular activities demonstrating leadership potential.

Award Amount: $1,500

Max. Projected # of Awards: 2 – 5

Vanguard University Scholarship Fund

These scholarships are for qualified high school seniors who have applied to and been accepted at Vanguard University for the fall 2008 term. Scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,500

Max. Projected # of Awards: 2-5

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Sallie Mae Fund

Billions of Dollars in Free Money for College Available to Next Fall's Students

The Sallie Mae Fund Offers Helpful Tips and $2 Million In Awards During Scholarship Application Season

RESTON, Va., Jan. 15, 2008 - The Sallie Mae Fund announced that its scholarship application season is now open and invites students attending college in the fall to apply for more than $2 million in scholarships it will award for the 2008-2009 school year. Applications, eligibility and deadline information are now available at www.salliemaefund.org.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy estimates that there are billions of dollars in college scholarships available each year. Awards can range from a few hundred dollars to a full ride for all four years, and best of all, they do not need to be repaid.

Kathleen deLaski, president of The Sallie Mae Fund, explains that these awards are not limited to the class valedictorian or star athletes.
*Scholarships are awarded based on a number of factors - from your career goals to where your parents work to exceptional writing skills displayed in an essay contest,* she said. *Searching for scholarships may take a little time and energy, but remember - it*s free money.*

The Sallie Mae Fund offers students tips for tapping into this free money for college:

*Apply for as many awards as you qualify for. Even small awards can be helpful in covering the cost of books.
*Pay close attention to deadlines. Missing a deadline is a sure way to become disqualified.
*Look for scholarships offered by a variety of sources, including companies, unions, foundations, community organizations, churches and more.
*Tell family, friends, teachers and others in your community that you are looking for scholarships. They may know something you do not.
*Understand the conditions of an award - such as maintaining a specific GPA or participating on an athletic team.
*Tap into free scholarship directories and searches offered by reputable educational organizations. Three such tools are available at www.salliemaefund.org, which provides a free, searchable database of scholarships, as well as scholarship directories, especially for Latino and African-American students.
*Watch for scholarship scams. You should never have to pay for scholarship advice or information.
*If you receive a scholarship, be sure to write a thank-you note to the organization. You may want to reapply for the scholarship in the future so it is important to make a good impression.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, by 2016, colleges are expected to see a 45 percent growth in the number of Hispanic students enrolling and a 29 percent growth in the number of African-American students, many of whom will have greater financial need. To help meet this challenge, The Sallie Mae Fund provides scholarships through a number of its own programs that address a common barrier to higher education access: financial need. With deadlines ranging from Feb. 2 to May 31, these scholarships include:

**American Dream* Scholarship Program: The American Dream program was developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund and offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. (Deadline: April 15)

**First in My Family* Scholarship Program: This program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. (Deadline: April 15)

**Unmet Need* Scholarship Program: Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000, Unmet Need scholarships provide a
*last-dollar* resource when no other funds are available. (Deadline:
May 31)

*Community College Transfer Scholarships: Offered in collaboration with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, this program provides last-dollar scholarships to Latino students transferring from a community college to an accredited higher education institution. (Deadline: Feb. 15)

*The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund: Created in response to the Sept.
11, 2001, terrorist attacks, this program provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks. (Deadline: ongoing)

**Writers of Passage* Scholarship: In partnership with the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, this essay competition awards four students from a Historically Black College or University, or a predominantly black college, a $5,000 college scholarship and their schools receive an additional $20,000 grant from The Sallie Mae Fund. (Deadline: Feb. 2)

Recently, The Sallie Mae Fund announced three new resources to help students research scholarships available from dozens of organizations:
*A free, comprehensive database of scholarships available at www.salliemaefund.org.

*Latino College Dollars, a directory of scholarships for Hispanic students, developed in partnership with the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute at the University of Southern California, available at www.latinocollegedollars.org.

*Black College Dollars, a directory of scholarships for African-American students, developed in partnership with BET Networks and the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, available at www.blackcollegedollars.org.

For the 2007-2008 academic year, The Sallie Mae Fund awarded $2.5 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 deserving students enrolled in colleges across the country. A record number of completed applications, more than 14,000, was submitted by college-bound students.
For a complete listing of 2007-2008 scholarship recipients and the schools they attend and to access 2008-2009 scholarship application materials, visit www.salliemaefund.org.

For more information, please visit the Multicultural Leadership Center in the Titan Student Union, Room 234 or call (714) 278-7366 or email at multiculturalcenter@fullerton.edu

Updated on 4/2/08