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College & Career Center Updates & Events
CLASS OF 2023 - Several California State Universities are still accepting applications! Check the campus you’re interested in to see if they are still accepting applications.
OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES:
The EVE & GENE BLACK SUMMER MEDICAL CAREER PROGRAM is an opportunity best described as a medical mentor program. Students work under the supervision of a health care educator shadowing various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician, and/or physician) who together provide a range of patient care and services. The program accepts applications from high school students who are current 11th and 12th graders AND born ON or BEFORE 7/1/07. Online sessions will take place July 10-20 and July 24–August 3. In-person sessions will vary by facilities There is no fee to participate. Application deadline is February 21. For more information and applications log onto their WEBSITE.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Summertime is the perfect time to decompress, relax, reflect, explore and discover! Students have the luxury of TIME during the summer to break from the traditional school year routine and try something new they haven't yet had the opportunity to experience, or dive deeper into a passion project or course of study with which they're interested. Check out some fabulous summer opportunities listed HERE on our PVHS website.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES and DEADLINES:
Please make note of the following DEADLINES through APRIL 1 noted in RED.
Click on the name of the scholarship for further information and to apply.
FEBRUARY 6 - ELK’S LEGACY AWARD ($4,000) – seniors only; any child/grandchild of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2020 is eligible to apply. Candidates who qualify are judged on knowledge, charity, community service, and integrity
FEBRUARY 8 (this is a deadline extension) – SANDPIPERS SCHOLARSHIP (varies) - - seniors only; minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0; demonstrate financial need; actively involved in community service; scholarship RENEWABLE for each year in college.
FEBRUARY 23 - COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP (full-ride for college) – JUNIORS ONLY who plan to enroll in college in the fall 2024. It can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. college or university. The main criterion is academic merit. Additionally, it seeks those who are interested in public policy; demonstrate an awareness of the values of President Coolidge; display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others.
FEBRUARY 23 – MARY P. WYATT SCHOLARSHIP ($877) – PVHS seniors only; min 3.0 GPA; demonstrates financial need; actively helps others.
FEBRUARY 28 – LOS ANGELES CHARITABLE FUND SCHOLARSHIP (Varies) – seniors only; must be a child of an active, retired service member or current or retired Dept. of Defense employee; awarded on academic performance, extracurricular activities, demonstrated leadership, and applicant’s character.
MARCH 1 – KINECTA STUDENT SCHOLARSAHIPS ($2,000) - - must be a high school senior applying to be a full-time student at an accredited college/university. Students need to submit a written essay (min 1,000 words) on “Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development”. Recipients selected based on their essay, community involvement/extracurriculars, GPA, awards/achievements.
MARCH 1 – SONS OF ITALY SCHOLARSHIP ($500 - $5,000) – seniors only; must be wholly or partially of Italian Descent; selection based on scholastic record, activities evidencing leadership, financial need, written personal goals statement, essay of Italian Origin, and letters of recommendation.
MARCH 9 – PERRAULT FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ($940) - awarded to a senior, male or female, who has been a member of the PVHS Varsity Soccer Team during their senior year. Criteria includes leadership, commitment to the sport and academic achievement. Preference given to soccer players who have played defensive positions.
MARCH 10 – CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION ($1,000) - graduating high school seniors enrolling in a two or four-year college; must have min GPA of 3.0, community/school involvement.
MARCH 10 – NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE STRIVE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000 - $3,000) – - seniors only; awarded based on financial need, academic performance, and extracurricular activities including community service. Scholarship RENEWABLE for each year in college.
MARCH 15 – ELKS UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITES ($1,000 - $2,000) - to be eligible to apply, individuals must be a U.S. citizen; be a resident of CA or HI; have a physical impairment, neurological impairment, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and/or speech/language disorder; and be a senior in high school
MARCH 15 – HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP – JUNIORS ONLY who possess the character to succeed in life including integrity, determination and courage. Criteria include financial need, involvement in community service, GPA of 2.0 or above, be a US Citizen, and plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college in the US.
MARCH 15 - CABRILLO CIVIC CLUBS OF CA ($500) - seniors only; must be of Portuguese descent; minimum weighted GPA of 3.5; participated in three extracurricular activities.
MARCH 16 – INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE WARHEOUSE UNION SCHOLARSHIP ($500) - Three scholarships will be awarded to PVHS students; application includes an essay on labor leader Harry Bridges.
MARCH 16 – JACK & ELISA BAGDASAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) – awarded to a senior who demonstrates the ability and desire to be an elementary/middle/high school teacher.
MARCH 19 – PVP COUNCIL FOR PTAs SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) - seniors only; MUST be a PTSA member and complete the essay question: “Describe the role PTA has played in supporting and enriching you K-12 education.”
MARCH 23 – PV PENINSULA LIONS CLUB ($500 - $1,000) - seniors only; consideration will be given to academic achievement (min. GPA of 3.0), service to others, leadership, financial need and a strong desire/plan for further education/professional focus.
MARCH 23 – ANDREW SAKURA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) - for male seniors only at PVHS; application includes an essay on one of three prompts relating to friendship.
MARCH 24 – PANHELLENIC ALUMNAE SOUTH BAY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP (varies) - awarded to female graduates of high schools in the South Bay who plan to attend a four-year institution where sororities are established; must have unweighted 3.5 GPA or higher. Will be judged on academic excellence, character, participation in school and community/cultural activities, and financial need. Once on their website, be sure to download the application for high school scholarship.
MARCH 24 – SUSAN PAVELKA SCHOLARSHIP FOR JOURNALISTIC EXECELLENCE ($500) - for a college-bound senior who has participated and excelled in PVHS journalism. Candidates are eligible to apply after fulfilling a minimum of two consecutive years as a leader/writer in one or more of these journalism programs: yearbook, literary magazine, newspaper, podcast or broadcast news.
MARCH 24 - PV JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB ($5,000) - high school seniors only who reside in the 90274 or 90275 zip codes; financial need is a strong component of this scholarship along with academic achievement, community service and extracurricular activities.
MARCH 24 – PVP ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP ($3,000; $5,000) - seniors only; scholarship, leadership, service, and financial aid are deciding factors; will award multiple scholarships.
MARCH 31 – RH/PV ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP - for seniors who are of African-American ancestry and made a positive contribution to school/community.
APRIL 1 – ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP ($400 - $2,500) – seniors only; must be of Italian ancestry and Roman Catholic; minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2; participation in extracurricular activities; financial need.
APRIL 1 – SOUTH BAY JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZEN LEAGUE (Varies) Scholarships are open to all students of Japanese American ancestry residing in the South Bay JACL Chapter area and a member of the JACL. Students are required to fill out only one application for the scholarships listed below. The committee will select the recipients for each of the scholarships based upon the requirements:
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Kiichi Egashira Memorial Scholarship - for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physical and biological sciences, engineering/mathematics.
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Janice Kobata Zoeger Memorial Scholarship - for students in pursuit of a bachelor’s in any field of study relating to biological sciences, foreign and/or ancient language or business.
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Ernest K. Tsujimoto Memorial Scholarship - for students in pursuit of an undergraduate degree majoring in the STEM fields
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Gardena Valley Japanese American Citizens League Scholarship - for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field of study.
APRIL 4 – PVP REPUBLICAN WOMEN, FEDERATED SCHOLARSHIP ($1 500) - must be a graduating high school senior; subscribe to a Conservative/Republican philosophy; be U.S. citizen; prepare a typewritten essay of 500 - 1000 words entitled “What is the Meaning of the U.S. Constitution in the Era of Covid-19.”
APRIL 6 - SEAN HEFFERNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) – graduating senior who shows academic achievement, community service; must include original artwork (includes photography, poem, writing, sculpture, etc.) and an essay on caring.
APRIL 7 – PVHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ($500) - PVHS seniors only; short application and an essay not to exceed two pages about contributions you have made to the Sea King Community and your plans to support involvement of PVHS Alumni with PVHS/PV Community.
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