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Scholarships

Scholarships are private funds that are made available to students through separate application processes. Scholarship awards do not need to be repaid and can be used to pay for college expenses. Scholarship opportunities listed below are in due date order. New scholarship opportunities will be added periodically, so check back often!
 
Students can also look at scholarship websites which are tools students can use to locate other scholarship opportunities. Students provide a profile, and the search engine alerts them to scholarship opportunities that match their criteria. UNIGO and Big Future College Board are scholarship search engines to help find scholarship opportunities.
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College Board Big Future Scholarship

BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win. One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. Don't wait, get started today!

 

Award: $500 - $40,000 (multiple awards)
Application Deadline: Dates vary (view website for dates)

 

 

 
 
 
(RHS) Jaynes Anchor & Service Scholarship 2024 
The Jaynes Anchor & Service Scholarship awards scholarships to high school seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement and an express interest in pursuing any of the following careers:
  • United States Military – Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force
  • First Responders – Law Enforcement, Fire Department, EMT
  • Healthcare – Doctor, Nurse, Technician, Physical Therapy
Eligibility: Graduating senior from Rowland High School, plans to continue education (2-year college, 4-year, or vocational/trade), have a minimum 2.5 or higher grade point average, and intend to pursue a career in any of the careers listed above.
Deadline: May 3, 2024 by 4:00pm 
Instructions: In addition to the application, you must also submit the following:
1.  A 1-page typed essay stating why you feel you should be the next recipient of the Jaynes Anchor & Service Scholarship.
2.  A printed high school transcript
3.  And ONE of the following based on your career goals:
   - Military – Letter of Intent to enlist from recruiter
   - First Responders:
       *Law Enforcement– Completion of Criminal Justice & Forensic Science courses
       *Fire Department - Proof of Enrollment in Fire Academy or program – Due by 9/1/2024
       *EMT – Completion of DHO & Medical Assistant Courses
   -Health Care – Completion of DHO & Medical Assistant Courses
Return ALL materials to Mr. Roach in the Counseling Office by May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm.
Amount: $5,000
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION 
 
 
 
 
Leo H. Agredano Scholarship 

Purpose: To honor a Rowland High School Senior who has persevered despite challenges and is ready to pursue the next chapter in their life. This scholarship is intended to honor those students who perhaps are not often recognized for their academic achievement. We are wanting to recognize students who have managed to turn failures into successes, just as Leo once did, at Rowland High School.
 
Eligibility: Graduating RHS senior with a GPA of 2.0 - 3.5; Must be accepted as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year at an accredited trade school, 2-year community college, 4-year university, or enlisting in the military.
Award: $500 scholarships (2 awards)
Deadline: April 26, 2021 by 4:00 PM
Instructions: Turn in all application and all materials to Mr. Roach by
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
 
 
 
 
Huang Kao Science and Math Scholarship
 
Eligibility: Graduating senior who plans to attend a 4-year college or university next year. Applicants must have attended Rowland HS for all 4 years of high school and have a Math/Science course GPA of 3.75 or higher. Students must calculate and write their math/science GPA on their transcript. 
Award: $150-$250
Deadline: April 26, 2024
Instructions: Turn in all application and all materials to Mr. Roach by Friday April 26, 2024 by 4:00 PM
 
 
 
 
 
GFWC-Rowland Heights Women’s Club
 
Eligibility: Graduating senior who plans to attend a 4-year college, community college or trade school next Fall. Be an active participant in one or more recognized organizations in the community. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Award: $150-$250
Deadline: April 26, 2024
Instructions: RETURN 3 COPIES OF THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET TO THE CLUB CHAIR LISTED BELOW NO LATER THAN APRIL 26, 2024 RHWC – Club Chairwoman: Maria Kramer Name and Address: Rowland Heights Women’s Club, P. O. Box 8386, Rowland Heights, CA 91748
 
 
 
 
TRIDENT SWIM CLUB Scholarship
 
Eligibility: Graduating RHS senior with a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Must have participated in a Varsity Sport at Rowland High School. Applicant has shown determination for classroom academic achievement. Applicant has shown a dedication to sports at Rowland High School. 
 
Award: $500 (2 awards)
Deadline: April 26, 2024
Instructions: Completed applications should be returned to Mr. Thomas Roach in the Counseling Office.
 
 
 
 
 

Christopher K. Inouye Memorial Scholarship 

 

Eligibility: Graduating senior (boy or girl) who plans to attend a 2-year or 4-year college in the fall. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and must have participated on the RHS football, baseball, or softball teams. 

Award: $450

Deadline: April 26, 2024 by 4:00 PM

Instructions: Turn in all application and all materials to Mr. Roach by Friday April 26, 2024 by 4:00 PM


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

 

 

 

Dr. Maria G. Ott Education Scholarship
 
Eligibility: High school senior in the Rowland Unified School District that has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA for 4 years and is planning to seek a career in education.
Award: $400 scholarship for each of the Rowland Unified District high schools (Rowland, Nogales, and Santana)
Deadline: April 30, 2024 by 4:00 PM
Instructions: You must use your RUSD Google account to complete this application. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] in the Secondary Education Department.
 
 
 
David and Teri Malkin Humanitarian Scholarship 

Eligibility:  High school seniors who have a passion to pursue a career in the public service industry (medical, social or counseling work, education and the public sector), a minimum 3.0 GPA (Students with a GPA lower than a 3.0 must have shown growth and have a teacher, counselor or principal recommendation); Demonstrates leadership capacity through school and community involvement/ participation/service; Student is planning to attend a college or university.
Award: $500 for two graduating seniors selected from each of the Rowland Unified School District high schools (Rowland, Nogales, and Santana) and two seniors who have participated in the CTE program AND currently enrolled in the Senior Seminar program.
Deadline: April 30, 2024 by 4:00 PM
Instructions: You must use your RUSD Google account to complete this application. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] in the Secondary Education Department.
 
 
 
 
Captain Bobby Frank Galbreath Armed Forces Scholarship 
 
Eligibility: High school senior in the Rowland Unified School District who will dedicate themselves to serving others and their country by entering the Armed Forces. You must provide written evidence for having joined one of the Armed Forces.
Award: $500 scholarship for each of the Rowland Unified District high schools (Rowland, Nogales, and Santana)
Deadline: April 30, 2024 by 4:00 PM
Instructions: You must use your RUSD Google account to complete this application. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] in the Secondary Education Department.
 
 
 
 
Robert M. Freedman Memorial Scholarship 
 
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to all Rowland Unified School District graduating seniors and adults graduating from our Rowland Adult School. Scholarships will be awarded in $500 and/or $250 increments. The funding amount will be determined by the selection committee.
Award: $500 and/or $250
Deadline: April 30, 2024 by 4:00 PM
Instructions: You must use your RUSD Google account to complete this application. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] in the Secondary Education Department.
 
 
 

First General Bank Scholarship for Rowland Unified Students


Eligibility: High school senior from low/moderate income family and planning to attend a college or university; Minimum 3.5 GPA or above all 4 years; Demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and community involvement/participation.

Award: $1,000 (10 awards)

Deadline: April 30, 2024 by 4:00 PM


Instructions: You must use your RUSD Google account to complete this application. All uploaded documents must be in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] in the Secondary Education Department.


CLICK HERE TO APPLY

 

 

 

 

Rover
 
 
Rover Scholarship
 
Eligibility: Open to High School Seniors; Must be a resident of the United States; Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college; GPA must be 3.0 or above. 
Scholarship Essay: How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?
Award: $2,500
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
 
 
 
 
RHS Hall of Fame Scholarship
This monetary scholarship will be awarded to a Rowland High School Senior who has excelled academically AND demonstrated a commitment to an outside interest in his or her community.
 
Eligibility: Graduating RHS senior who has excelled academically AND demonstrated a commitment to an outside interest in his or her community.
Award: $250
Deadline: May 06, 2024 - 12pm PST
Instructions: Completed applications should be returned to Mr. Thomas Roach in the Counseling Office.
 
 
 
 
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Domestic Scholarship
 
Eligibility: Graduating senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.; Must be accepted as a full-time student for the upcoming academic year at an accredited 4-year college or university.
Award: up to $8,000
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Instructions: The completed application form with relevant documents should be mailed to HKSAFSF at 919 S. Fremont Ave., #318, Alhambra CA 91803 or by email to [email protected] no later than May 17, 2024.
 
 
 
 
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