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$10,000 Student Loan Network Scholarship

http://www.studentloannetwork.com/10K

Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, no GPA or other academic requirements. Student Loan Network (www.studentloannetwork.com) has been helping students fund their college educations since 1998.

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M.F.K. Fisher Scholarship for Culinary Institute of America

Incoming students who have a demonstrated interest in food writing, and begin their studies at the CIA in the Winter or Spring enrollment seasons, are eligible to apply for this $2,000 scholarship (two scholarships are awarded for each season). To apply, you must submit a separate application. Your application will include an original essay of 500-700 words about a food memory, such as your first cooking experience, the first meal you prepared, a family holiday food tradition, or a childhood recollection of food. The due dates for the scholarships are as follows: * Winter 2008—the scholarship form and essay are due to the Admissions Office by October 1, 2007. * Spring 2008—the scholarship form and essay are due to the Admissions Office by December 15, 2007.

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California Foundation for Gifted Education's Intellectual and Artistic Scholarship

California Foundation for Gifted Education provides a scholarship award of $1000 to be given to a gifted high school student enrolling in an institution of higher learning during the next school year. This scholarship has a different emphasis than most; instead of stressing grade point averages, need, or community service, the intent is to support an individual passion for learning or creating.Eligibility 1. Student must currently be in grade 11 or 12, and attending classes in a recognized California educational setting. (Juniors expecting to participate in an early entrance program at a participating college or university are eligible.) 2. Student must be planning to enter a recognized school of advanced education during the 2008-2009 school year. 3. Student must demonstrate outstanding achievement in a chosen area of talent or giftedness.

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Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Scholarship Program

Most scholarships are based on academic or athletic achievement, but this scholarship is based on life experience. It is a scholarship that no one wants to win; but is intended to help with the cost of college for a family struggling through a cancer experience. Since 2000, we have been honored to award $21,500 to 30 very deserving students. The scholarships are awarded in May to one senior at each of the five comprehensive high schools in El Dorado County, California. (El Dorado HS, Golden Sierra HS, Oak Ridge HS, Ponderosa HS and Union Mine HS). The scholarships are $1000 each, and are redemable with proof of college enrollment. Qualifications: 1. Applicants must have an immediate family member (living in the household), diagnosed with cancer of any type. 2. Applicants will complete application and write and essay (not more than 500 words) describing the lessons they learned from the cancer experience. 3. A parent or surviving family member must verify that the diagnosis is valid. 4. Applications can be found at www.edc-scholarships.org. 5. Applications are due March 1, 2007 and can be sent to: Pink Ribbon Scholarship 4698 Pavonia Ct. Cameron Park, CA 95682

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A. W. Bodine Sunkist Growers Scholarship

The Bodine-Sunkist scholarship honors the memory of Sunkist board vice chairman Arthur W. Bodine. Eligibility requirements include financial need and a family or personal involvement in California or Arizona agriculture. It is open to students entering any phase of their undergraduate college career, at any school, and in any field of study. Please remember that the student and/or a member of the immediate family (parents/siblings/grandparents) must be, have been or currently be involved in California or Arizona agriculture. The number of recipients varies each year, with selection based on factors such as financial need, grade point average, college board test scores, recommendations and an essay. Since it was established in 1990, over 275 awards have been presented, many to students who are the first in their families to attend college. Sunkist is proud to play a role in the success of these outstanding young men and women.

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The Zinch.com California Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 Deadline: May 25, 2007 Eligibility: High school student living in California, minimum 2.0 gpa, zinch profile complete. Judging: Both need of student and merit considered. Winners chosen based on what the student provides in his/her zinch profile. More: High school counselor must sign up (to confirm who you are) for you to be considered a finalist (It’s free and easy, but you gotta let them know).

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Association of California Water Agencies Scholarships

The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) awards three $3,000 scholarships each spring to qualified students in water resources-related fields. Eligible students must be California residents attending selected California schools (Participating Schools) full time as a junior or senior during the current academic year. Applications must be postmarked no later than APRIL 1 of each year. You can download an application and guidelines for the ACWA scholarship program.

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Cal Grant from the California Student Aid Commission

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Need Cash for College? You Could Get a Cal Grant. Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college. For starters, it's money you don't have to pay back. And secondly, it's guaranteed. If you're a graduating high school senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms by March 2, you are guaranteed a Cal Grant! How Much Money Are We Talking About? With a Cal Grant you can get up to $9,700 a year to pay for college expenses at any qualifying California college, university or career or technical school in California. Depending on which Cal Grant you get, the money can be used for tuition, room and board, even books and pencils. The best part is, it's yours to keep and you don't have to pay it back. Here's How to Get It. All you have to do is submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) between January 1 and March 2 and submit a verified Cal Grant GPA anytime between November and the March 2 deadline. If you meet the income, eligibility, and GPA requirements, the cash is yours. The best part is, you can fill out the FAFSA online. To submit a verified Cal Grant GPA, first check with your school to see if they will do it for you. If not, you can go online and download a GPA Verification form, fill out the student section and take it to your school. Don�t let a little paperwork stand between you and a Cal Grant.

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USC School of Cinematic Arts Scholarships

The School of Cinematic Arts depends principally on tuition income and the proceeds from endowments and gifts from its friends and alumni. Information on loans, grants, scholarships, fellowships and the College Work Study Program, open to all qualified USC students, can be obtained through the Admission and Financial Aid offices at (213) 740-1111. In addition to these opportunities, several other forms of assistance are available to Cinema-Television majors. Financial assistance is awarded in the form of scholarships, fellowships, assistantships and hourly employment. Scholarships: The School of Cinematic Arts offers the following awards which are available exclusively to USC School of Cinematic Arts students: Scholarships for Incoming Students: There are occasionally a limited number of Cinema-Television scholarships available to incoming students. New Cinema-Television majors may be eligible for the following awards, which are based on academic merit and/or financial need. Creative Artists Agency Diversity Scholarship 2-3 year partial scholarships for graduate students from diverse ethnic and gender backgrounds. Courtney and Steven J. Ross Fellowship 2-3 year partial scholarships for female graduate students with priority given to students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. NBC Fellowship 2-3 year loan, internship and mentor program for graduate students with priority given to students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Warner Bros. Fellowship 3-4 year loan, internship and mentor program for undergraduate students with priority given to students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Recipients are selected by faculty review of student applications for admission to the School of Cinematic Arts. In some cases interviews will be required. Scholarships for Matriculating Students: The School of Cinematic Arts offers numerous scholarships to Cinema-Television majors who have completed at least one semester in their degree program. Scholarships are not available for students with an undergraduate minor in Cinema-Television or Animation. A separate application is required and is available at the beginning of the spring semester for the following academic year. Competition for scholarships is great. The following is a partial list of scholarships available. Recipients are selected on academic merit and/or financial need: * Gene Autry Endowed Fund for Student Support * James Bridges Scholarship * Dana & Albert Broccoli Foundation Scholarship * Thomas B. Bush Memorial Scholarship * George Cukor Scholarship * Louis J. Favara Scholarship for Cinematography * Samuel and Lorenza Gary Memorial Award * C. Stephen Gentry Memorial Scholarship * Zaki Gordon Awards * Rock Hudson Memorial Scholarship * John Huston Scholarship * Jeffrey Jones Scholarship * Bernard Kantor Scholarship * Irving Lerner Foundation Award * Sol Lesser Scholarship * Harold C. Lloyd Foundation Scholarship * Arthur and Lillie Mayer Foundation Scholarship * Jack Nicholson Scholarships — Directing & Writing * Jack Oakie Comedy Scholarship * Mary Pickford Scholarship * Marguerite Roberts Screenwriting Award * John Sandifer Memorial Award * Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Awards * Edward Small Memorial Awards — Directing & Writing * Frances and Ray Stark Scholarship * Edward Thomas Troutner Endowed Student Fund

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University of Californa, Los Angeles (UCLA) Regents Scholarship Program

The Regents Scholarship Program was established by the Regents of the University of California in 1962,and represents one of the highest honors awarded to a student at the University. Regents scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and exceptional promise. Although the Financial Aid Office administers the Regents Scholarship Program on the UCLA campus, financial need is not used as a criteria in the selection process. UCLA awards up to 100 Regents scholarships each year to entering and transfer students and currently has a total of 450 Regents scholars enrolled at UCLA. The UCLA Regents Scholarship program is unique to the UCLA campus, therefore, the award cannot be transferred to other UC campuses. Selection Process * The top 1.5% of the entering freshmen applicant pool are invited by the Faculty Committee on Honors, Awards and Prizes and the Financial Aid Scholarship Office to compete for the UCLA Regents scholarship. A separate scholarship application is not required. (750-800 entering freshmen are invited to compete each year) * Letters of invitation are mailed to students during the first week of February. * UCLA has, historically, chosen the top 1.5% of the entering freshmen applicant pool to compete for the Regents scholarship. * 300-350 transfer students are invited to compete for the Regents scholarship each year and have, historically, maintained a cumulative 4.0 GPA at their prior colleges. * The UCLA Faculty Committee on Honors, Awards and Prizes selects the scholars after a rigorous review of each student’s academic performance, quality of the essay, the quality of the student’s extra-curricular activities, letters of recommendation, personal achievement rankings (as determined by the Admissions Office), life’s hardships, and additional distinctive personal achievements. Monetary Award and Tenure of Scholarship * Entering freshmen are awarded a four-year scholarship (12 academic quarters) * Entering transfer students are awarded a two-year scholarship (6 academic quarters). * All Regents scholars are considered for a $5500 honorarium regardless of financial need. * If a Regents scholar has additional financial need beyond the $5500 honorarium, the scholar will be awarded university scholarships and/or grants to cover the remainder of the scholar’s need. * The Regents scholarship need-based award is determined annually and is designed to supplement the Cal Grant A or B programs, Pell Grant award and other outside scholarship awards. * Regents scholars are required to report additional outside financial assistance and/or outside scholarships awards to the Financial Aid Scholarship Office. Maintaining Eligibility for the Regents Scholarship * Scholars must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA during all quarters of attendance to retain the Regents scholarship. * Scholars are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 units/ quarter during their tenure as a Regents scholar and must make satisfactory progress towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must notify the Scholarship Office of any change in academic status, such as taking less than the required 12 units per quarter, dropping below a 3.0 or if they are planning to take an approved leave of absence. * The Scholarship office performs an annual academic review of all scholars Notification * Regents Scholars will be notified at the time of their admissions to UCLA. Special Privileges Preferential Pre-Enrollment: · Preferred early enrollment will be offered beginning with the second quarter after appointment as a Regents scholar. Information will be sent to you before each quarter begins. Housing: · Entering freshmen Regents scholars are guaranteed housing in the University residence hall for four years and Transfer Regents scholars are guaranteed two years of university housing. A separate housing application must be submitted by the published deadline. Parking Privileges: · All Regents scholars who apply by the appropriate deadlines are guaranteed campus parking. Students must complete and submit an application with the UCLA Parking Services Office. Regents Scholars Society: · All Regents scholars are eligible to join the Regents Scholar Society and are strongly encouraged to establish membership in this official campus organization. · Official Regents Scholar Society Web-site: http://www.rssla.org

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St. James Infirmary Scholarships for Exotic Dancers and Strippers

St. James Infirmary Office: 1372 Mission Street • San Francisco, CA 94103 • Ph: 1-415-554-8494 • FAX: 1-415-554-8444 Clinic: Tuesdays, 12pm-3pm, Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm, Thursdays, 6pm-9pm www.stjamesinfirmary.org $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EXOTIC DANCERS! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ The St. James Infirmary is the first peer-based occupational health and safety clinic for erotic service providers and sex workers in the U.S. We are offering 10 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to current or former exotic dancers (all genders) to be used towards community college, certification programs, or technical training (i.e. administrative/clerical support, computers, cosmetology, massage, etc.). We are offering 10 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 to current or former exotic dancers (all genders) to be used towards 4-year college/university programs. ELIGIBILITY • Worked as an exotic dancer in San Francisco within the past 7 years • Have proof of work experience (stage fee receipt; work contract; print ad’s, etc.) • Have proof of admission for your designated school/training program HOW TO APPLY Send a written request (1 page minimum) to SJI at the above address, Attention: Scholarship Committee. Please include: 1) Your name, contact information, and social security number or student ID number, 2) The time period that you worked as an exotic dancer, 3) Proof of work experience as an exotic dancer (i.e. stage fee receipts, letter from employer, advertisements, etc.), 4) Your area of interest and goals related to school and/or training programs, and your commitment to your educational plans, 5) Which school or training institution you plan to attend and what time period, and 6) Proof of admission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible; previous applicants who did not receive scholarships may re-apply. All awards will be made payable directly to the school or training institution in February 2006. DEADLINE FOR ALL REQUESTS: January 31, 2006 Funding provided by San Francisco Superior Court grant RE: Siefred v. Centerfolds, et. al. Case No. 305470

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