College Scholarships Path

“What Drives Your Dream” Essay Contest and (Free) Writing Training 

Eligibility:

• Students planning to attend an accredited undergraduate, two or four-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship, to be paid directly to the school’s financial aid office in two payments throughout the 2018-2019 academic year. Please note that this scholarship is non-renewable.
• Non-US citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented).

Requirements:

• Must be a current high school senior within LAUSD, graduating in the spring of 2018 and planning to attend college in the fall of 2018
• Must maintain a high school grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
• Must be a student planning to pursue higher education leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. territories (Note: Winners must submit proof of college enrollment for the 2018-2019 school year)

Entrepreneurship Funding Path

“Building Your Dream Business” Grants Competition and (Free) Entrepreneurship Training

Eligibility:

• Students trying to start their own business after graduating from high school are eligible for $2,000 grant funding to help launch their products or services. The funding will be submitted directly, but will require written and verbal endorsement from a school staff member (student’s designated “Project Advisor”). Please note that this funding is non-renewable.
• Non-US citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented).

Requirements:

• Must be a current high school senior within LAUSD, graduating in the spring of 2018
• Must maintain a high school grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
• Must be a student planning to pursue his or her dreams of starting a business, organization, line of products/services (Note: Winners must secure written and verbal endorsement from Project Advisor)
• The business pitch submitted must explain how the project will give back to the community.

Please note: it is very important to have the designated Project Advisor that will work to ensure this funding will be put to good and productive use that directly aligns with the student’s business objectives.