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Scholarships

Many websites exist for a variety of scholarships offered throughout California and the US.

Feel free to explore, but know to never pay money for scholarship information or applications.

The information listed below is for mostly local scholarships.

IF YOU NEED AN OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE EMAIL EMILY (etupper@fbusd.us) AND REQUEST WE SEND ONE TO YOU VIA EMAIL. YOU ARE WELCOME TO PRINT TRANSCRIPTS FROM YOUR AERIES PORTAL, BUT TO BE DEEMED OFFICIAL THEY MUST BE SIGNED BY A SCHOOL OFFICIAL.

Paying for College

The most important step to obtain money to pay for college is to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR the California Dream Act (if appropriate). If you are unsure which is the one for you, ask your counselor.

The FAFSA and CA Dream Act Applications are now available. Submission deadline:
Extended to: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

FBHS will host the following events:
Financial Aid Info Night, Thursday December 5th, from 5:30-7pm in the FBHS Library.
Financial Aid Workshop Monday February 3rd from 6-8pm in the FBHS Library.
If you have questions, contact the counseling office @ 961-3702 or email your counselor.

2024-2025 FBHS General Scholarship Information

The entire scholarship packet should be saved as a PDF (one file)- NOT a Google Doc.

Once completed, email the PDF to: scholarships@fbusd.us

The first deadline was Wednesday, January 15, 2025 @ 5 PM but applications are still being accepted!

Please read all directions.
The links below provide instructions for copying & downloading for use with AND without a Gmail account.

Copying to your Google Drive Downloading without Gmail account

How to add a PDF attachment to your email

Components of this application:

Cover Page (sample) (Please do not put a picture of yourself on your cover letter)
Application Page – FORM must be typed! (Handwritten not accepted.)
Résumé – Must be limited to one page. You should have a current résumé in your advisory portfolio
Essay:
Tips: Read your essay aloud to yourself or someone else, make necessary edits, and then request an English teacher proofread it with you; your final essay should be flawless.

Essay Part 1:
Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.

AND

Essay Part 2:
In addition to the above, on a separate page, write a paragraph discussing what you see yourself doing immediately after high school as well as your long-term goals.

Two letters of Recommendation

The process to request a letter:
1-2 weeks before you need it, ask (don’t assume!) the your intended letter write to please write a letter for you. If they say yes, provide them with your completed Brag Sheets to assist them in discussing how wonderful you are.
You need 2 letters (Letters are limited to one page each):
- - - 1- from a high school teacher
    - 1- from another adult (not family)
Senior Brag Sheet (English) or Senior Brag Sheet (Spanish): You fill this out about yourself.
Make a copy, complete, then give to the person you are asking to write a letter for you.
Family Brag Sheet (English) or Family Brag Sheet (Spanish): Your family member fills this out about you.
Make a copy, complete, then give to people you will be asking for letters of recommendation.
Do not include Brag Sheets in scholarship applications. The role of the Brag Sheet is to help the letter writer know more about you.

Transcript: Please send Emily an email (etupper@fbusd.us) requesting a PDF copy of your transcript. If you wait until after 1/9/2025 the Fall 2024 semester grades will be posted on the transcript.

YOU MUST KEEP A DIGITAL or PRINTED COPY OF YOUR ENTIRE APPLICATION.

Please note, completing an FBHS General application does not guarantee that you will be awarded a scholarship.

Not submitting an application ensures that you won’t!

Scholarships are sorted by deadline date

Paul Bunyan Days Association

The Paul Bunyan Days Association has proudly prompted forestry and ecology in Fort Bragg since 1939.

This scholarship for High School seniors intending to study Forestry or related field, or anyone currently enrolled in such courses.

Requirements:

Write a brief essay outlining why you have chosen this field of study and what courses you will be taking to meet the graduation requirements of the Degree you are pursuing.
In addition please include any experience working, volunteering, or otherwise being involved in this field. Please remember to include your contact information.
Assemble all of the documents in the same order as your FBHS General Scholarship Application and replace essay #1 with new essay.

Please email applications to:

susancollinsndgw@gmail.com

Deadline: May 15, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 3/21/2025

Steps for Change Scholarship

The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based scholarship awarded up to three high school seniors applying to a college or university with a $2,000 scholarship each to pursue their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth.

To be eligible:

Be of legal status in the United States
Be a current high school senior expecting to graduate in 2025
Have been accepted and will be entered an accredited college in Fall of 2025
Have a household income of less than $62400 in 2024*
Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

To Apply:

A completed scholarship application..
An official transcript of academic marks
One letter of recommendation shall be written on an official letter and signed from and sent by a faculty member or community leader.
A one-minute video answering the question: How would you value yourself? Please be sure to state your full name at the beginning of the video and submit the video via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org. Applicants may also upload video to YouTube and send us a link to the video.

PDF Application or Online Application

Deadline: May 16, 2025

Posted on FBHS Website: 4/14/2025

Santa Rosa Junior College Doyle Scholarship

To be eligible for:

Unweighted High School GPA of 2.0* or greater
Must submit the FAFSA or CADAA application – regardless of financial need - use school code 001287 (International students use the link below)
Enroll in a minimum of 6 units at SRJC for Fall 2025**
Complete an SRJC Orientation (Counseling 270 preferred)
Have an SRJC education plan developed with an academic counselor

Apply Now! Complete your FAFSA OR CA DREAM ACT APPLICATION!

WHEN YOU INCLUDE OUR SCHOOL CODE 001287 YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE DOYLE SCHOLARSHIP.

For more information visit the SRJC Doyle website

Deadline: OPEN!

But the sooner you apply the faster your application will be processed!

Posted on FBHS Website:12/6/2024

Additional Scholarship Websites to Explore

Deadlines vary...

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