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(Formerly Cappex) is a website that matches students up with potential scholarships and also helps them discover and learn about different colleges.

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The Fair Opportunity Project works a little differently than the other sites, as it doesn’t match students to scholarships. Instead, it offers a comprehensive 129-page guide, available in multiple languages, for high school students that includes information about letters of recommendation, how to compile a college list and examples of college essays that worked.Ìý

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Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to college scholarships, trade school scholarships, and financial aid tools. Their goal is to help you find scholarships to make college or vocational school more affordable.

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Students can download the app for free and create a profile by taking short quizzes that ask questions about things like desired majors, GPAs, interests and background. The app then matches students with scholarships that align with their profiles and students can swipe right to save their favorites.

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Orange County Community is a site that gives access to six specific scholarships to choose which works best for you.

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Road2College is dedicated to helping families navigate the ever-changing world of college admissions and financing. TheirÌýcommunity, tools, and services can help you find colleges that you can afford.

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At Scholaroo, you’ve got a team of scholarship professionals working around the clock and around the globe to help you pay for college. They realize your time is precious so theyÌýdo the leg work for you. TheirÌýteam will identify the best scholarships for you from around the world based on your own unique profile and give you the behind-the-scenes tips, tricks, and tactics you need to realize scholarship opportunities.

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Scholarship America’s mission is to eliminate barriers to educational success so that any student can pursue their dream. Their organization works directly with students, parents, colleges, businesses and communities to help students fulfill their college dreams.

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Scholarships is a free college scholarship search platform that matches you to college scholarships you qualify for.

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Another free mobile app that matches students with scholarships based on their interests, background and accomplishments.

Deadline: NONE

Amount: $1,000

Requirements:Ìý

• Applicant must be enrolled in a high school AVID program
• Have overcome obstacles
• Demonstrate financial need
• Preference given to applicant who struggled to get to college

Deadline: December 2024

Amount: $2,500-$5,000

Requirements:Ìý

• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Enrolled in the AVID program for a minimum of three years
• Accepted to and will attend an accredited four-year college or university
• Commitment to the community

Deadline: December 6, 2024

Amount: Varies

*Orange County AVID seniors nominated by their teacher, have an opportunity to apply for the Orange County AVID Senior Scholarship​.

Deadline: December 8, 2024

Amount: Up to $6,000

Requirements:Ìý

• Applicants must have been enrolled in the AVID program for a minimum of three years
• Minimum of 2.8 GPA
• Must be accepted to an accredited four-year educational institution
• Selection is primarily based on demonstration of commitment to higher education and community service

Deadline: February 12, 2025

Amount: Varies

*The AVID Senior Standout is a student chosen by each AVID high school in Orange County. The AVID Senior Standout is a student chosen by each AVID high school in Orange County.Ìý

Deadline: February 27, 2025

Amount: Varies

Requirements:Ìý

*The AVID 8th Grade Standout is specifically designed for outstanding Orange County AVID students selected by their AVID teacher/coordinator for their strong academic performance and four year university potential. AVID teacher/coordinator may nominate one AVID 8th Grade Student per middle school site. From this group, students will be chosen ​​to receive the Angels 8th Grade AVID ​Scholarship.

*More opportunities will be posted below as they are announced!

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Amount:ÌýScholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university.

*Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs

Requirements:

• A high school senior
• From at least one of the following ethnicities:Ìý
  • African-American
  • American Indian/Alaska Native*
  • Asian & Pacific Islander American
  • Hispanic American
• Pell-eligible
• A U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
• In good academic standing with minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a U.S. accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university
• *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required

Deadline:ÌýSeptember 30, 2024

Amount:Ìý$2,500

Requirements:

• 13 years and up
• U.S. resident
• Enrolled in a school/home-school

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Amount: $20,000

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2023-2024 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
• Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework

Deadline: November 12, 2024

Amount:Ìý$1,000-$7,500 per year

Requirements:

• Current high school seniors
• Citizens of the U.S.
• Do NOT need to be related to a member of the Elks

Deadline:ÌýNovember 14, 2024

Amount:ÌýUp toÌý$55,000

Requirements:

• Senior standing
• Fall college enrollment
• GPA of 3.5 or above
• Demonstrate unmet financial need

*More opportunities will be posted here as they are announced!

Deadline:ÌýDecember 1, 2024

Amount: Not Disclosed

Requirements:

• Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
• Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
• Be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant in first year of college
• Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution
• Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA

Deadline:ÌýDecember 6, 2024

Amount: Not Disclosed

Requirements:

*Orange County AVID seniors nominated by their teacher, have an opportunity to apply for the Orange County AVID Senior Scholarship

*Opportunities will be posted here as they are announced!

*Opportunities will be posted here as they are announced!

°ÄÃÅ¿ª½±Íø College, Career, and Life Readiness Fair

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When:

• October 28, 2024
• 5:00-7:00pm

Where:

• University High School Gym

*Opportunities will be posted here as they are announced!

*Opportunities will be posted here as they are announced!