Senior Newsletter

1/24/23: 7-8:30 PM in the MUR

02/08/23: 7-8:30 PM in the MUR (Cash for College Workshop 13839)

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Between 12:30-1:30 PM, you can complete your Fall 2023 CSM application in D-9.

Seniors interested in a local community college for Fall 2023 can learn more about special programs like Promise Scholars, transfer services, and unique certificate programs in the MUR between 7-8:30 PM.

Attend a Financial Aid Workshop/Cash4College at one of the following sites:

@ Redwood HS • 01/24/23 • 9 am-12 pm / 4-7 pm

@ Menlo-Atherton • 02/15/23 • 6:30-8 pm

The BGCP can help you complete your 2023-2024 financial aid applications on 1/28/23 from 3-6 PM @ the East Palo Alto Clubhouse. Staff is also available to help families from 3-7 PM on Wednesdays at both the Redwood City and East Palo Alto clubhouses until 03/02/23.

These scholarships require Mr. Faulkner to verify your participation in WHS athletics, so you must submit your applications by the deadline listed here to ensure that Mr. Faulkner can submit your complete application to the CCS office by their final deadline.

Scholar Athlete $1,500 Scholarship: Seniors with a GPA of 3.5+ who have participated on a varsity-level team for at least 2 seasons are eligible to apply. Submit application, including 2 letters of recommendation, to Mr. Faulkner by Friday, 02/03/23.

Joyce Ridgeway Scholarship: Female athletes can apply for this $750 scholarship if they meet the following criteria: a GPA of 3.0+; demonstrated leadership and intergrity; participation in at least 6 seasons of high school sports, of which 2 are at the varsity level. Complete applications require a letter of recommendation from: Mrs. Van Putten; a coach or Mr. Faulkner; and a community member. Complete applications must be submitted to Mr. Faulkner by Monday, 03/04/23.

Jeff Lamb Scholarship: Seniors interested in become a teacher-coach and future athletic director should submit the application and 3 recommendations to Mr. Faulkner by Monday, 03/04/23

Bay Area high school students can earn up to $1,000 by submitting original art, music, film, or writing created while they were in high school by 01/12/23.

Seniors who meet the following criteria can nominate themselves for a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by the 49ers, Warriors, Earthquakes & Sharks: 3.0+ GPA between grades 10-12; leadership experience; extracurricular involvement; legal residency; and financial need. Four seniors will be selected to represent WHS in this scholarship application. Seniors must complete this form by January 13, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation administers many scholarships for Bay Area students with one application. Students with financial need, specific career interests, community involvement, creative writing skills, & neighborhood affiliations--in addition to academic potential--may find a scholarship here! Most applications require: a personal statement; two recommendations; your transcript(s); demonstration of financial need if stipulated by the scholarship; and an interview for some scholarships. Most applications are due by 02/28/23.

We will be holding application workshops in January if you need more assistance.

The Crain & Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarships of up to $5,000 are offered to students with financial need and plans to attend a 4-year university. Candidates who have demonstrated academic promise (3.5+ GPA), perseverance, and service to the community should apply for these scholarship of up to $20,000 by 02/28/23.

The Bright Futures Scholarship is open to CA students who have: plans to earn an associate or bachelor's degree; demonstrated academic promise (2.0+ GPA); and financial need. Apply for up to $10,000 by 02/28/23.

Seniors planning a career in aviation (aircraft maintenance, customer service & hospitality; engineering; corporate positions in finance, marketing, communications, or human resources; flight operations; frontline operations) are eligible if they have a 2.5+ cumulative GPA, financial need, and plans to attend a vocational, 2-year, or 4-year postsecondary institution.

Write an essay or create original artwork that represents the vision and principles championed by Chavez and Huerta to earn a cash award of $550 for yourself and the WHS teacher that sponsors your entry. (CTA members can sponsor up to 3 entries.) Submissions are due by 03/03/23.

If your parent/guardian is a CTA member, you can apply for a scholarship online by 01/27/23. Scholarships of up to $5,000 are available to eligible seniors planning to attend a post-secondary institution

Multiple (over 100) scholarships for seniors planning to attend college based on career interests, heritage, and gender. GPA requirement & award amounts vary based on PG& E group sponsor.

The State Council Cabrill Civic Clubs of California offers a $500 scholarship to high-achieving seniors of Portuguese descent and US citizenship or residency. Applicants must have: a GPA of 3.5+; participation in at least 3 extracurricular activities; and 3 letters of recommendation. The complete application must be received by 03/15/23.

Sons of Italy Western Foundation offers students a scholarship opportunity to receive awards for qualifying students who plan to enroll in college (2 or 4-year). Seniors can apply for: academic awards; Italian language study gran; or an athletic award by submitting a completed application by 03/01/23.

Students of Italian Roman Catholic descent with a cumulative GPA of 3.2+ may be interested in scholarship opportunities of up to $1,000 by applying for an Italian Catholic Foundation scholarship by 04/01/23.

Continue with your college application process and receive opportunities to earn up to $40,000. Confirm your college list or financial aid application submission in addition to exploring scholarships for additional entries.

Win a $40,000 scholarship and a paid internship if you are planning to become an engineer or computer scientist and meet the following qualifications: a minimum 2.3 GPA; demonstrated financial need; and authorization to work in the US. Candidates can have plans to begin at a 2 or 4-year college next fall. Apply by 01/23/2023.

Create & submit a 2-minute video about how your passion and education will work to make a positive change in the world by 01/11/23. Applicants must be US residents and meet the video guidelines.

Seniors who have participated in athletics and earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 may wish to apply for this $20,000 scholarship by 01/30/23.

Apply for this $40,000 scholarship by 01/05/23 if you have: demonstrated leadership experience; a minimum GPA of 3.0; plans to attend a 4-year college in the US; and US citizenship.

High school students at least 16 years of age with a GPA of at least 2.5 are eligible to apply for this paid, non-clinical summer internship if they can commit to a full-time position between June 19-August 4, 2023. The KP Launch application is due by 12/23/222 at 11:59 PM.

Learn about mental health & wellness over a 14-week program starting in January 2023. Students who successfully complete the program can earn a bonus of $700. This application is due 01/01/23.

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