New for 2011-2012   AccountingCareersfor Dummies.com inagural "Future Accounting Professional" Scholarship Program.  Open to high school seniors in California who are interested in pursuing an accounting career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.  To apply please visit www.accountingcareersfordummies.com  Scholarship application deadline March 31, 2012

New for 2012  Antioch College Offers Free Tuition to all admitted students! Application Deadline is February 15, 2012. Don't believe it?  Check it out at  http://antiochcollege.org/ 

New for 2011-2012  The Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program (American Cancer Society) Open to young cancer survivors in need of financial assistance for tuition related expenses, fees, books and required supplies at accredited 2 or 4 years institutions of higher education located in California.  To apply please visit www.cancer.org/scholar  Scholarship application deadline April 27, 2012

New for 2011-2012  National Charity League - Scholarship open to graduating high school seniorsbased on community service, financial need, 3.25 GPA or higher, extra curricular or work experience.   Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline April 1, 2012. 

New for 2011-2012   Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2011/2012 Scholarship.  Seven $2,000.00 Scholarships to be awarded.  To be eligible students must reside in Orange County, be a high school junior or senior and have at least a 3.0 GPA.   Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline March 9, 2012. 

 New for 2011-2012   The Deadline to submit the application for the CSULB President’s Scholars Program is Monday, January 2, 2012.  The online President’s Scholars Program application is available at www.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/student_application.  It’s also available at the Application Process link located on the President’s Scholars Program website at www.csulb.edu

New for 2011-2012   Best Buy Scholarship Program For students in grades 9 - 12.  Students need solid grades plus community service or work experience.  Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com. Application deadline February 15, 2012.

New for 2011-2012   AnimationCareerReview.com's "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship program - Offering high school seniors in California the opportunity to win one of three $1,000.00 scolarships for students intersted in pursuing an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college.  To apply visit www.animationcareerreview.com Scholarship application deadline May 1, 2012 

New for 2011-2012   CAC Educational Scholarship Foundation - Awarded to California High School seniors for their use as a full time student at any accredited public or private college, university  or trade school.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline January 16, 2012.

New for 2011-2012    Campus Explorer Scholarships - Campus Explorer is giving away a $1,000.00 scholarship EVERY MONTH for college bound students who are 16 years or older.  Scholarship $$ can be used by juniors and seniors to pay for SAT classes or tutors, college application fees, campus visits or college tuition.  To apply monthly please visit http://CampusExplorer.com/campus-explorer-scholarships

New for 2011-2012  Citrus Chapter - California Environmental Health Association - Open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in Environmental Health.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline February 1, 2012.

New for 2011-2012  Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Open to high school seniors with demonstrated scholarship (good grades), leadership and financial need.  To apply visit the Elks National Foundation website at www.elks.org/enf/scholars or www.elks.org/lodges.  Applications also available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline December 2, 2011.

New for 2011-2012 Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) - International organization committed to excellence in the transportation industry offers a scholarship opportunity open to female high school seniors who plan to enroll in and undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field such as civil engineering, transportation engineering, planning, finance, logistics, aviation, transit and rail.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline Friday, October 28, 2011.

New for 2011-2012  The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Essay Contest - Open to students in grade 9 -12. OCTLA is holding an essay contest for OC high school students grades 9-12.  Two student winners will recieve $1,000 each!  Click HERE  for details on how to apply  Deadline November 30, 2011.

The Capistrano Unified Management Association (CUMA) is proud to offer up to $750.00 of scholarship money to qualified students at your school.  Students must be graduating seniors who are planning on attending a college next year.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline May 2012 - Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012.

New for 2011-2012  California PTA -$500.00 Scholarships for graduating seniors to acknowledge the achievement for volunteer service in their school and community.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Application, including two references, are due to the California PTA by February 1, 2012.

CSEA - The California School Employee Association (CSEA) Scholarship Award Program provides financial assistance to dependent children of CSEA members, helping many continue their education after high school. Any graduating 2011 senior with a parent in CSEA Chapter 224 may apply.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline April 2012 Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012.

CUEA - Scholarship applications for graduating high school seniors of CUEA members are now available from the CUEA office. The parent or guardian of the applicant must be a teacher, speech pathologist, nurse, psychologist or counselor employed in CUSD and a current member of CUEA. The student must be a graduating senior with an overall GPA of 3.2 or better and the student must be planning to attend college.

Applications are due on March 2012 - Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012.

Capistrano Coast National Charity League Scholarship - Open to seniors from local high schools with an academic GPA of 3.25 or higher who have participated in community service with verified financial need.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship application deadline April 2012. Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012.

OC Human Relations invites students in grades 8-12 to prepare a short, inspirational speech on why and how youth are the right people to help put an end to bullying. Orange County students are invited to enter OC Human Relations YouthSpeak contest. A $500 cash scholarship will be awarded to the student with the best speech. Two runners-up will each receive a $250 cash scholarship. See Flyer  Deadline: March 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

Marbella Scholarship Foundation - Scholarship open to high school seniors wth a GPA of 3.2 or higher who have been a member of the high school golf team for at least one season, demonstrate financial need, exhibit strong citizenship and plan to attend a four year university.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Application deadline April 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

New for 2011-2012  - Asian Pacific Fund $1,000.00 - $20,000.00 Scholarships All Asian Pacific Fund scholarships are supported by individual donors who set their own unique eligibility criteria.  Open to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year university.  Awards available for students of any ethnic background ~ many are renewable!  Questions?  Contact (415) 433-6859 ext. 13 or email at scholarship@asianpacificfund.org   To apply visit www.asianpacificfund.org  Application deadline: March 15, 2012.

Edison International Scholarship - Parent Company of Southern California Edison - Open to seniors who plan to be full-time students majoring in math, physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science or computer science/information systems at a four year university.  Preference will be given to students who are first-generation college students who have overcome significant obstacles and challenges.  For scholarship information and application visit www.edison.com/edisonscholars  Scholarship deadline March 2012. Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012.

CAASFEP Scholarship  (California Association of State and Federal Education Programs) - Open to seniors who plan to enroll in a accredited college or university who exemplify leadership and involvement in community service, have an overall GPA of 3.0, hve demonstrated committment to learning and have experience working with children/young people.  One award will be for students interested in pursuing a degree in education.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen. Scholarship deadline April 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

Orange County Association of Educational Office Professionals (OCAEOP) - 2011 Community Service Scholarship Program.  Annual scholarship program open to high school seniors who live in Orange County and plan to attend college, community college or a vocational school for fall 2011.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship deadline March 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012 

Orange County Legal Secretaries Association (OCLSA) - Eula Mae Jett Scholarship program.   Open to high school seniors who have successfuly completed secretarial and/or business courses in high school, and will be enrolled in the 2011 fall semester at a college or business school offering a course of study in the legal field.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Scholarship deadline March 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

2011 Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award for JUNIOR High School Students To be eligible for the award candidates must have performed leadership and service activites in high school and currenlty have junior (eleventh grade) standing.  For access to the application please visit www.hamiltonfriends.org   Application deadline April 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

Updated for 2011-2012  - CUCPTSA Scholarships Capistrano Unified Council of PTSAs is pleased to announce that they will be providing  Scholarships this year. The application can be found at www.CUCPTSA.com and all applications should be mailed to CUCPTSA Senior Scholarships, c/o CUSD at  33122 Valle Rd., San Juan Capistrano, CA  92675 and postmarked by March 23, 2012.  

Updated for 2011-2012   COX Cares Scholarships - Open to high school seniors who have not only achieved success in school, but that also give back to the community through volunteer service. Minimum 2.5 GPA.   For application visit www.cox-cares.org    Application deadline February 29, 2012. 

Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter ~ Young Scientist Awards.  Open to high school students who plan to pursue a career in the field of bio-medicine or clinical and psychosocial research with a dementia or basic science. ocus.   Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.  Application deadline March 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

Updated for 2011-2012   Santa Margarita Water District ~ Jim Mizell Memorial Water and Environmental Scholarship Program - Student must intend to major in a discipline related to water, engineering, biological, social or physical sciences, mathematics, finance, accounting, business administration or environmental studies.  To apply please visit www.smwd.com   Application deadline March 31, 2012.

Mother Earth Flowers Scholarship - Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen).  Application deadline April 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012 

Udated for 2011 - Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California Scholarship for students of Portugese descent.  www.cabrillocivicclubs.org - Application Deadline March15, 2012.  Applications also available in the Guidance Office.

San Juan Hills High School PTSA Scholarship 2010-2011 - Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen  Application Deadline April 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

2011 Nordsrom Scholarship Opportunity for Juniors  This scholarshp is open to current high school juniors who reside in LA and Orange County.  For more information on the Nordstrom Scholarship Program please visit www.nordstrom.com/scholarship  Deadline March 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC):  Scholarships are awarded, at $2,000 each, to eligible high school seniors who reside and attend school in Orange County.  Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills and a commitment to their communities.  www.rmhcsc.org/scholarships.php  Scholarship deadline March 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012.  Applications available in the Guidance Office; please see Mrs. Scherf or Mrs. Bergen.

Orange County Association of Office Professionals Sponsor an annual scholarship program to recognize, reward and encourage service to the Orange County Community: OCAOP Scholarship Application

The Health Professions Education Foundation is currently offering the several scholarship and loan repayment programs.  You can learn about these programs at our website:  www.healthprofessions.ca.gov  Click on the Applications link on the left and select the program.  

Quest Bridge  www.questbridge.org/  A non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges. Applications will be available in February 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - www.coca-colascholars.org - Application filing period August 1 - October 31 of the senior year in high school.

The Disneylnad Resort Scholarship Program http://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/edu "Celebrating Community Service" this program reinforeces the legacy of Disneyland Resort and its committment to community support while enhancing and providing opportunities for education advancement. 

Eagle Community Credit Union - High school juniors and seniors as well as college freshmen and sophomores eligible to apply!  Applicants must be an Eagle Credit Union member or a child, legal dependent, or grandchild of a member.  If you're not a member and would like to apply, simply visit www.eaglecu.org/join to join.  Eagle Community Credit Union will award one $5,000 scholarship and five $1,000 scholarships to deserving students in 2011.  You'll find everything you need - from an application to rules - at www.eaglecu.org/scholarships, or visit one or their branches for more information.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund  Scholarship available for graduating high school seniors and students in all levels of college.  Open to all students enrolling for the first time at a college or university as a full-time student.  Candidates must have a GPA of 3.3 to 4.0 and demonstrate leadership skills and financial need. You must apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) and be Pell Grant eligible.   Candiates must also be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.  To learn more and apply visit www.hsf.net or call (1-877-473-4636). Many opportunities still open!

Pfizer Scholarship Award  This $2000 scholarship is available to high school senior who has applied to college or a  freshman, sophomore, or junior in college. www.epilepsy-scholarship.com  Keep checking for 2011 opportunities.

Building Association of Orange Co. Scholarship for Future Builders:   The Dale Bea Stuard/National Housing Endowment Scholarship Fund ~ http://biaoc.com/2007/02/26/dale-bea-stuard-scholarship-fund/   Keep checking for 2011 opportunities.

CSUF Future Scholars was established by the CSU Scholarship Program in an effort to www.cox-cares.org/scholarships increase college participation of disadvantaged students.  Each year at California State University Fullerton, a total of fifty incoming freshmen and first year transfer students are selected as scholarship recipients and are awarded $1000.  Students may pick up an application in the SJHHS Guidance Dept.

Students pursuing college degress in Business or Education   www.caeop.org/Awards_Programs.htm

Disney Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors   http://publicaffairs.disneyland.com/education/youth-scholarships 

Gates Millennium Scholars - Scholarship and Nomination Guidelines  www.gmsp.org

MetroPCS Community Scholars Program  MetroPCS, a wireless service provider, yearly awards $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors for college or university programs. In addition, one well deserving student will be awarded a national scholarship of $25,000!  http://www.metropcs.com/scholarship/

 Friar Tux Shop College Scholarship for Graduating Seniors  - Scholarship awards will be $500 each.   Applications can be submitted by visiting www.friartuxprom.com.  Application deadline April 2012.  Specific date will be updated when the Guidance Staff receives the updated information for 2011-2012