California Scholarships

This four-year fellowship program, funded by the University of California Office of the President and the UCLA Graduate Division, supports a limited number of students who are entering PhD programs and are interested in a career in college or university teaching and research. The fellowship currently provides a stipend of $18,000 plus standard registration fees and nonresident tuition (for the first year only) if necessary. During the student's second, third or fourth year, the Graduate Division provides a second year of support in the form of a Graduate Research Mentorship Award upon activation of the award by the student and the department. The student's department is obligated to provide two or more years of equivalent support. Applicants must be nominated by their department/school. Students pursuing MD or DDS degrees are not eligible for this program. Applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents and should demonstrate high potential and promise. Individuals from cultural, racial, linguistic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in graduate education are especially encouraged to participate in the program. The intent of this fellowship is to provide access to higher education for students who might otherwise find it difficult or impossible to successfully pursue graduate study. Applicants must complete both the Fellowship Application for Entering Graduate Students and the Diversity Fellowships - Supplemental Application. These forms, along with your Admission Application's Statement of Purpose essay on your contributions to the University's diversity mission, will be reviewed as part of your fellowship application.

The Coalition for Nursing Careers in California is committed to achieving an adequate and diverse nursing workforce for the State of California. The Coalition has been pleased to offer scholarships twice per year for students in accredited nursing programs across California. The focus of this scholarship is to support nursing students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and those who are part of a group that is currently underrepresented in the nursing profession in California.

Applicant's who have been accepted or enrolled in an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. An awardee may receive up to $8,000 for this scholarship and commits to a two-year service obligation practicing in direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) in California.

Students who have been accepted or enrolled into a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. An awardee may receive up to $10,000 for this scholarship. Awardee commits to practicing direct patient care in a medically underserved area (MUA) of California for two-years.

The Sausalito Art Festival is a nonprofit cultural and fine arts organization serving Sausalito since 1952. The Sausalito Art Festival is the West Coast's top-rated Fine Art Event, and rated America's #1 Outdoor Fine Art Festival. The Festival continues its long-standing mission of supporting the arts and community non-profits through grant programs, artist awards, scholarships, and the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce Community Service Programs. Applicants must be: 1. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien cardholder, and be eligible to receive Federal Financial Aid for Education at a U.S. school. 2. Resident of the Bay Area, and: graduating from a Bay Area high school in the spring of 2007, or who are in college now, in-state as well as out-of-state. The Bay Area is defined as the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. 3. Attending an institution of higher education in the fall of 2007. 4. Pursuing a degree in Art or Art-related major.

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.

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 redeemable 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

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.

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.

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