SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Royal High School's Resource for the Class of 2022
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Highlander Class of 2022...
Graduation and your academic and professional life after high school will soon be here. We are proud of the hard work you have dedicated yourself to during your time at Royal (especially during some very uniquely tough years). There are many organizations and opportunities available to you to help you in the next step of your scholastic journey. This online resource is for you and your families to review. This listing of scholarship/award opportunity will be continually updated as new ones come to us. Please check (and check back often) and apply! For questions, contact your counselors.
STEP 1) Financial Aid Workshop
Click here or on the image to register for the February 23 Financial Aid workshop. Learn about Financial Aid, how to apply, and the benefits available.
STEP 2) Complete the SVUSD Universal Scholarship Application
Review this information and complete the steps below...
...AND be sure to review other important scholarship opportunities below on this page too!
What is the Universal Scholarship Application?
The Universal Scholarship application allows you to complete one application packet for multiple community-wide scholarship opportunities. There is a wide range of organizations and groups in the Simi Valley community excited to offer you support in your goals
How do you complete the Universal Scholarship Application?
Fully complete the Universal Scholarship Application and supply all additional materials. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
2021-2022 UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (English) or (Espanol)
Carefully read the description of each scholarship and indicate with a checkmark the scholarship(s) for which you wish to apply. Keep the list of scholarship opportunities for your reference
RESUME RESOURCES (Explore these links for examples and tips to follow):
Also...
2021-2022 UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (English) or (Espanol)
Carefully read the description of each scholarship and indicate with a checkmark the scholarship(s) for which you wish to apply. Keep the list of scholarship opportunities for your reference
YOUR RESUME:
Please include the following for your 9th-12th grade time frame:
- Education-Elementary, Middle, High Schools and dates of attendance
- Awards/Certificates - List award, describe and indicate year received.
- Extracurricular Activities - Activities, clubs, and sports in which you participated. Indicate leadership/officer positions held, responsibilities, and number of hours/ year(s) of participation.
- Community Service - Include charitable, civic, and community organizations for which you volunteered. Indicate responsibilities and number of hours/ year(s) of participation.
- Work Experience - List any job positions you have held and the responsibilities of each job.
- You may use your existing resume or create one with these templates and resources below...
RESUME RESOURCES (Explore these links for examples and tips to follow):
For help with this, please come see Mr. Dobson in the Main Office
- Some Scholarship Resume Examples (copy this format and input your on info)
- Writing resumes for scholarships guide and tips (pdf)
- Write a Scholarship Resume (with examples)
- Scholarship 360s "How to Write a Scholarship Resume"
- If you want to get a little more creative, you can check out the templates on Canva (but be sure to review the other links here and include key areas)
- There is also this online editor you can use with templates
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
- As required for each scholarship. See each scholarship description for details (i.e. essay, PTSA membership card, etc).
TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
- Your letters of recommendation can be supplied by teachers, counselors, employer or family friends. NO family members. *Remember to give ample time to your recommenders when requesting a letter of recommendation from them.
CURRENT UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
- Available from RHS Registrar Ms. McKnight
Also...
- If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.
- If you need any help creating a resume, please reach out! Naviance also has the resume builder which is a great feature to help format and add resume sections.
- For Spanish language assistance contact Mrs. Fernandez
Submit a completed application packet to the RHS Counseling Office front desk by April 8, 2022.
STEP 3) Review other local scholarship opportunities
Click each link. Review the specific deadlines for each scholarship application. For help with applications speak to your counselor. Check back often as we will update this as links become available and new scholarships are added.
- 12th District PTA
- American Public Works Association
- BIRNS Debra Geist Memorial Scholarship
- Conejo Chinese Cultural Association (Prior attendance in Thousand Oaks Chinese School required)
- Conejo Open Space Foundation
- Conejo Simi Moorpark Association of Realtors
- CSEA Local Chapter 310
- CSU Channel Islands Scholarships
- Debra K. Geist Memorial Scholarship
- Elks Lodge-Simi Valley #2492
- Emblem Club
- Emma Nylen-Boys and Girls Club of Greater Ventura
- Foundation for Fraternal Excellence
- Japanese American Citizens League, Ventura Co. Chapter
- Museum of Ventura County: Bonita C. McFarland Visual Arts Scholarship
- National Latino Peace Officers Association
- Onyx Club (20th Century Onyx Club) Scholarship
- Sierra Pacific Flyfishers Foundation: Don L Lee Scholarship
- Simi Educators Association (Click to view Scholarship Links on right)
- State Council Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California
- Tony V. Grey Legacy Scholarship
- Ventura County Chinese American Association
- Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County: S/SGT James M. Ray Scholarship
- AP STUDENTS - College Board Scholarship Program
STEP 4) Review these national resources for scholarships and information
Resources to connect with scholarships:
- Cultural and heritage-based organizations
- The Financial Aid office at each UC campus
- Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
- Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Your employer or your parent/guardians' employer
- Scholarship Web Search Engine
- Article: 10 Sites to Kick Off Your Scholarship Search
- The U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool
- Fast Web
- College Greenlight
- Scholarships.com
- Private Scholarships for undocumented students
- More Ways to Pay info
- Big Future Grant and Scholarship Information
- Scholarship Scam: How to spot them
Royal High School
Email: diane.schwartz@simivalleusd.org
Website: royalhighlanders.org
Location: 1402 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 805-306-4875