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Current Outside Scholarships for LPC Students
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The Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service
President and Mrs. Obama and Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, are awarding 100 scholarships to help alleviate the burden of college debt so students can afford to go into a career in public service.
This scholarship provides:
- Up to $25,000 per year for the student’s junior and senior year of college
- Horizon-expanding travel and experiences
- Invitation to an annual Summit with President Obama and Brian Chesky
- Connections to an exceptional network of purpose-driven leaders
To apply applicants must:
- Be finishing their undergraduate sophomore year in Spring of 2023, have recently completed their sophomore year, or are transferring from a two-year to a four-year college or university in the U.S. for their 2023-2024 junior academic year
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming 2023-2024 academic year
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
- Have demonstrated a commitment to public service
- Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient
To learn more and apply, visit:
Click here to download a flyer share.
Deadline to apply is March 22, 2023
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Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
The Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship Program is awarding 150 scholarships of $5,000 each for students pursuing associate degrees, credit-bearing certificates, or industry certifications in specified fields of study.
To apply, students must be:
- U.S. Citizens
- High school graduates (or GED equivalent) with less than a bachelor’s degree OR high school seniors
- Planning to enroll part-time or full-time at an accredited vocational technical school, trade school, two-year community or state college for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential in one of the specified fields of study
To learn more, visit https://lockheedmartin.com/vocational
Click here to download a flyer to share with students
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2023 1:00 pm PT
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AAUW Scholarships (for Women)
AAUW Scholarships available for Current College 2nd and 3rd Year Students
The Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) has a Local Scholarship Foundation project that sponsors and awards scholarships to qualified applicants each year ranging from $1,500-$3,000+.
Are You Eligible?
Must be all of these:
· a woman residing in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol or a graduate of one of the high schools serving these communities
· a college undergraduate who will have attained junior or senior standing at the start of the upcoming fall term
· planning to attend an accredited 4-year college or university
· planning to complete your course of study
· the recipient to attend our Fall Membership Luncheon in-person or via video
Application and Details: Application
Deadline: May 01
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The Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program
The Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program is now open to applicants for the 2023-24 academic year! You are receiving this email because we have determined students at your institution are eligible to apply. Please help spread the word about this great opportunity to students on your campus.
Last year, over 100 students nationwide were awarded Nordson BUILDS Scholarships which range from $2,000 to $10,000. Plus, scholarship recipients get exclusive primary access to internship opportunities and employment opportunities after graduation.
- These scholarships are targeted at students who live or attend school near a Nordson facility. Your campus is near one of these facilities; therefore, your students may be eligible to apply.
- Eligible majors include Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Software), Engineering Technology, Machining, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Business, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Biomedical, and Engineering-related STEM majors leading to a career in the manufacturing industry and corporate America.
- Eligible students seeking bachelor’s degrees must have at least 3.0 cumulative GPA. Associate’s degree and certificate seeking students must have at least 2.7 cumulative GPA.
- Scholarships will be awarded to students enrolled in accredited not-for-profit postsecondary institutions.
Encourage students to visit the Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program website listed below for the application, list of Nordson locations, and more information.
https://www.ofic.org/smr/nordson
Deadline: May 15, 2023
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Osher Scholarships for Students - LINK
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Last Mile Education Fund
For grant and scholarship applications visit their website.
Students can apply here. lastmile-ed.org
(Open to women and non-binary students)
If you have any questions about the Last Mile Education Fund, please let us know or contact them directly at info@lastmile-ed.org.
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Public Health Scholarships
https://onlinegrad.baylor.edu/resources/public-health-scholarships/
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I Can Afford College - California Community Colleges
https://icangotocollege.com/financial-aid/scholarships#card-0
California community colleges give you limitless opportunities to improve your life. From workforce training to transfer opportunities, we are the backbone of higher education in California. Take a clear path to the career you want through the education you deserve.
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LGBTQ+ Scholarships
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/stem-scholarships-lgbtq-students/
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-scholarships/
Various awards and deadlines
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Sharer Foundation
The Sharer Foundation Scholarship
Cultivating enterprising leaders to prosper in the workforce.
Qualifications:
- Community College Transfer Student
- Entering 4-year university as a Junior
- Plan to earn Bachelor’s degree within 2 years
- Resident of CA or CO
- Financial need
- Strong GPA
- Committed to a career plan
https://thesharerfoundation.org/
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California Scholarship and Grant Selections - Link
Transfer Scholarships - LINK
Financial Aid Office
Las Positas College
3000 Campus Hill Drive
Building 1600, Room 1650
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 424-1580
Fax: (925) 449-6038
lpcfinaid@laspositascollege.edu
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