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If you filled out the FAFSA® form, you may have been offered grants, work-study, and loans. Before you receive a Direct Loan, you must complete counseling and sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN). Before you receive a TEACH Grant, you must complete counseling and sign an Agreement to Serve or Repay (Agreement) each year in which you receive a TEACH Grant.
 
FAFSA Website Click On Here
 
 
The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants.
In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.
 
California Dream Act Application Click Here
This will be the one stop area for all of our scholarships.
 
Also go to the website of the college you plan to attend and see what is available.
 
Palomar Promise
https://www.palomar.edu/palomarpromise/
 

The Palomar Promise is designed to provide first-time college students with access to an affordable higher education and to increase college-going and completion rates in our community.

 

Palomar's Scholarship Page

https://www.palomar.edu/fa/scholarships/

Palomar’s Scholarship Application period is open from January 16, 2024 – March 5, 2024!

 
MiraCosta Promise
https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/financial-aid/types-of-aid/miracosta-promise.html
 
The MiraCosta Promise offers two years of free college to qualifying students.
 
MiraCosta's Scholarship Page
https://www.miracosta.edu/student-services/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/index.html
Open the link below
 
NOTE: VERY FEW STUDENTS APPLY TO THIS AND OUR STUDENTS HAVE HAD GREAT SUCCESS!!!
 
Below is the link to information regarding Vista Irrigation District’s 2024 Scholarship Contest. The Application package is fillable and below is a link to the application materials and the brochure on our website. I have also attached the application and brochure for your use.

 

2024 Vista Irrigation District Scholarship Contest - Vista Irrigation District (vidwater.org)

 

I have also mailed hard copy packets to your office for those students that may not have easy computer/internet access. Please feel free to tell your students they may e-mail questions or their completed applications to Brent Reyes at [email protected].

Our Scholarship Program offers scholarships to graduating high school students in the tri-city area of Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Vista who are planning on attending a college or trade school.

 

Schools served: Carlsbad High School, El Camino High School, General Raymond Murray High School, Mission Vista High School, New Haven High School, North County Trade Tech High School, Oceanside High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, Sage Creek High School, and Vista High School.

 

Assistance League of North Coast Application Click Here

Several organizations in San Diego County provide scholarship opportunities for students.
 
San Diego Foundation Website Click Here
 
Here’s the link - https://www.incrediblehealth.com/blog/nursing-scholarships-and-grants/

Applications for NCCSE-sponsored scholarships are now open. The scholarship submission period for new applications for 2024-2025 has a deadline of March 29, 2024.

  1. The Dr. Lynnette Robinson Scholarship for Inclusive Education - For high school seniors who want to pursue a career in special education or a related field. A scholarship award of $1500 for up to 4 years.
  2. The Bob Grundstrom Memorial Scholarship  - For high school seniors who receive special education services. A one-time scholarship award of $1500.
 
TRADE TECH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Last year we gave over $15,000 away to seniors thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
 
We will attach our scholarship form in April, 2024
 
Here is the current list and information...
All checks are made payable to the school they attend!!!  It is a legal requirement.

For 2024 graduates, $XXX is available in Trade Tech Scholarships available


Vista Education Foundation                                            $500

 

Women's Club of Vista $500

The Woman’s Club of Vista will once again be awarding scholarships to local high school graduates. North County Trade Tech  will be awarded one- $500.00 scholarship. The criteria for the scholarship is as follows:

 

Criteria ranking for scholarship for alternate high school graduate attending a Community College or Trade School:

 

  1. Must attend an accredited Community College or Trade School
  2. Maintain high GPA
  3. Community Service (tutoring, volunteering)
  4. Leadership
  5. Financial need

Not yet confirmed:


EdTec                                                                                                         $XXX

Must be attending a 2 or 4 year college


Gene Haas Foundation:

$XXX will be available for CNC related programs and CNC related degrees (some manufacturing and engineering)


Gene Haas Vocational            up to $XXX (up to 3 available)

  • Must be planning to attend a CNC certification program in STEM or technology
  • Typically an institute like MiraCosta TCI or certificate program, not college bound

      

Gene Haas Manufacturing/Engineering            up to $XXX (up to 4 available)

  • Application must state desire to pursue education in a manufacturing or engineering program that includes CNC (STEM program involving CNC)
  • Community or 4 year college/university


Kiwanis                                                                                                        $XXX

At large.  Must have volunteer or similar experience

Must show financial need

        

Kiwanis Key Club Participant                                                                   $XXX

Must have participated in our Key Club

 

Jessica Dubois Scholarship         split $XXX total

  Patty Sprotte funds this one

Based on:

Need

Socio-Economic Status


Outside Applications

Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA)  - See Mr. Geahigan

    

WORK-READY SCHOLARSHIP FOR CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE

$250 to 500


COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

$500 to 2500