2019-20 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS

CHECK OFF THE BOXES ON THE GOOGLE FORM FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP YOU WISH TO APPLY
TO.
The following is a list of Local Coachella Valley Scholarships. Note that some scholarships contain an asterisk (*): these
scholarships require supplemental applications and/or documents, which will be provided to you after completing the Google
Form containing the list of scholarships. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to complete the supplemental applications; make sure you
do so in a timely manner. Scholarships without the asterisk (*) do not require supplemental applications or documents and will
be submitted to the Scholarship Sponsor on your behalf.
Scholarships AND the amounts listed are expected—some scholarships may not continue to be offered, and actual amounts
may vary, depending on the donors.

Google Form Link: https://tinyurl.com/cchscholarships2020

1. ALTURA CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP*

Eligibility:
A. Minimum GPA of 3.25 and a minimum of 930 on the SAT
B. Must demonstrate financial need
C. Must have community service experience/have taken part in extracurricular activities
D. Exceptional personal character/leadership qualities
E. Must complete essay (300-word max)
F. Three (3) letters of recommendation
G. In addition to this packet, you must fill out a separate application required by the donor

Scholarship Amount: Two to four (2-4) $1,000 each

2. AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU) – DESERT CHAPTER

Eligibility:
A. Must complete an essay required by the ACLU committee
B. Student must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university or vocational/trade school in the U.S.

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

3. AMERICAN LEGION OWEN COFFMAN POST #519*

Eligibility:
A. Must be a U.S. Citizen
B. Must be a direct relative of a veteran who served during a period of armed conflict (WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam,
Panama, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq service time)
→Documentation MUST be included in packet
C. Relatives include: grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, or uncles.
Proof of Honorable Discharge is required. Applications will NOT be considered without it
D. Must have minimum GPA of 2.5
E. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community
F. Must demonstrate financial need
G. Interview; a panel of American Legion members will interview candidates

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000 renewable award for four (4) years or until a Bachelor’s Degree is awarded

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4. AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA)*

Eligibility:
A. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
B. Applicant must plan to pursue a career in Civil Engineering or the Public Works field
-University/College Qualifying Majors: Transportation Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management,
Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, etc.
-Trade/Technical School Qualifying Majors: Landscape Design, Construction, Computer Technician, Fleet/Heavy
Equipment Mechanic, Public Works, Surveying, etc.
C. Applicant must commit to 4 hours to promote APWA, serve the community, and advocate scholarship program

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500-$2,500

5. ARMANDO RAUL FRANZ JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must be of Hispanic descent
B. Planning a career in pediatrics
C. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university
D. Minimum GPA 3.0

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $400

6. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL OFFICE PROFESSIONALS (CAEOP)*

Eligibility:
A. Maintained at least a 2.0 GPA throughout high school
B. Must be a resident of California
C. Must intend to major in the field of business administration or education (i.e. accounting, finance,
marketing/counseling, teaching)
D. Must complete separate application

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

7. CALIFORNIA DESERT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS*

Eligibility:
A. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
B. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university or vocational school
C. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
D. Must fill out separate application required by the donor
E. If selected, must attend an interview

Scholarship Amount: One to two (1-2) $1,000

8. CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Eligibility:
A. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
B. Must plan to attend a two-year college or four-year university
C. Must be pursuing a career in an education related field (i.e., teacher, counselor, coach)

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 D. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities
E. Must demonstrate financial need
F. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
G. If selected, must attend an interview

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000-$2,000

9. CASTRO FALK SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY (THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)*

Eligibility:
A. Student must complete separate application
B. Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation
C. Must include unofficial transcript
D. Must include copy of FAFSA’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) page

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000-$2,000

10. CCHS GOLF SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
B. Must have played on the CCHS golf team for at least two years
C. Must plan to attend a two-year college or four-year university
D. Must complete a short essay on what golfing at CCHS has meant to student

Scholarship Amount: One (1) varies

11. CCHS LIONS PRIDE EDUCATION FUND

Eligibility:
A. Minimum GPA of 2.5
B. Must have demonstrated involvement within our school and in the community
C. Must participate in Lion’s Pride Fundraisers (i.e. Softball Tournament, graduation, water sales, etc.)

Scholarship Amount: Multiple $500-$1,000 awards

12. CCHS SCHOLAR/ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Eligibility:
A. Must be a multiple sport athlete
B. Must have excellent GPA
C. Male and female athletes selected by coaching staff

**THIS IS AN AWARD, NOT A SCHOLARSHIP!**

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13. CATHEDRAL CITY ROTARY CLUB

Eligibility:
A. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
B. Must demonstrate financial need
C. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community
D. Rotary service is favorable
E. Rotary Club members and their immediate family members are eligible

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

14. CIELO VISTA CHARTER SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must have attended Cielo Vista Charter for at least 3 years and graduated from 6th grade at Cielo Vista Charter
B. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
C. Must provide an official transcript
D. Must complete additional application requested by donor

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500

15. CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AWARD

Eligibility:
A. Must be a resident of Cathedral City
B. Must display a record of excessive involvement in community service activities and volunteer work
C. Must plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university, or a vocational/technical institution

Scholarship Amount: Two (2) $500 and a commemorative certificate

16. CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT-WALTER CLARK SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must plan to major in a field related to community or public services, fire/police services, education/teaching,
government/economics, political science, law, etc.
B. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
C. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university or a vocational/technical institution
D. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
E. Must demonstrate good character and involvement in school and community activities
F. Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

17. COACHELLA VALLEY ALUMNAE PANHELLENIC SCHOLARSHIP W/ PATHWAYS

Eligibility:
A. Must be a FEMALE planning to attend a four-year university
B. Must have a minimum GPA of 4.0 and have taken AP/IB classes
C. Must be in the top 10% of the senior class
D. Must be a U.S. Citizen
E. Must demonstrate leadership in school and/or community

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 F. Scholarship, citizenship, and financial need are considered
G. Must be interviewed by a panel of CVAP members

Scholarship Amount: One to two (1-2) $5,000 each

18. COACHELLA VALLEY CHAPTER – CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AGRICULTURE*

Eligibility:
A. MUST be majoring in an agriculture related field
→Related fields include: Agriculture & Society, Animal Science, Biology, Environmental Science, Genetics,
Microbiology, Nutritional Science, etc.
B. In addition to majoring in an agriculture related field, student must plan to pursue a career in agriculture
C. Must have an overall GPA of 3.0
D. Must complete additional application, including a personal essay that outlines students’ interest in a career in
agriculture

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $2,500

19. DESERT ART CENTER OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY*

Eligibility:
A. Candidates must be pursuing an art or design related degree
B. Student must enroll in a visual arts program in college, university, or art school
C. MUST SUBMIT at least two (2) pieces of artwork to DAC in person
D. In addition to this packet, you must fill out a separate application required by the donor

Scholarship Amount: One to two (1-2) $1,000 each

20. DESERT CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATION*

Eligibility:
A. Must plan to attend a two-year college or four-year university
B. Must complete separate application provided by donor
C. Must include an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
D. Must provide two (2) letters of recommendation
E. Must complete an essay
F. Must complete a cover letter

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500

21. DESERT ESCROW ASSOCIATION*

Eligibility:
A. Must plan to attend a two-year college or four-year university
B. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (grades 10-1st semester of grade 12)
C. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities
D. Must demonstrate financial need
E. In addition to this packet, you must fill out a separate application required by the donor
F. Relatives of Desert Escrow Association (DEA) or the Real Estate Community will be given special consideration

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

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22. DESERT HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTANT’S ASSOCIATION*

Eligibility:
A. Applicant must be planning to study accounting
B. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
C. Applicant must download and complete application provided by donor

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500-$1,000

23. DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION (THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)*

Eligibility:
A. Must complete separate application provided by donor
B. Must provide copies of transcripts and FAFSA’S Expected Family Contribution (EFC) page
C. Must complete personal essay required by donor (maximum 500 words)

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,300-$1,500

24. DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND SCHOLARSHIP*

Eligibility:
A. Must be a member of the band program
B. Must plan to study music at a two or four-year college or university

Scholarship Amount: One to Two (1-2) $1,000 each

25. DR. CARREON FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP W/ PATHWAYS*

Eligibility:
A. Must be of Mexican ancestry
B. Must have earned at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA for all four years
C. Must be pursuing bachelor or associate’s degree at an accredited college, university, or academic institution
D. Must demonstrate qualities of good citizenship, leadership, and financial need
E. In addition to this packet, you will be required to fill out a separate application ONLINE

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $2,500-$5,000

26. FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CV

Eligibility:
A. Must be of Filipino descent
B. Must plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university, or vocational/technical institution
C. Must have an above average GPA
D. Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500

27. GLORIA RODRIGUEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must be of Mexican-American descent
B. Must demonstrate leadership abilities and community involvement

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 C. Must plan to attend a four-year university
D. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5
E. Must have taken the SAT
F. Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500

28. IDDEA FOUNDATION @TVM

Eligibility:
A. Must be of Filipino descent
B. Must plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university, or vocational/technical institution
C. Must demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics and Fine Arts
D. Must have an above average GPA
E. Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $500

29. JAMES BUCHNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP*

Eligibility:
A. Must be Hispanic, Catholic students
B. Must demonstrate motivation, perseverance and a sincere desire to gain an education
C. Must demonstrate financial need
D. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
E. In addition to this packet, you must fill out a separate application required by donor
F. A panel from the James Buchner Memorial Committee will interview candidates

Scholarship Amount: Multiple awards - $1,000 each

30. KIWANIS CLUB OF PALM SPRINGS

Eligibility:
A. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
B. Must be a Key Club member
C. Must be actively involved in sports and/or the performing arts
D. Must be actively involved in community and club service
E. Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship Amount: Various awards of $500-$1,000 each

31. LANDAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER GROUP

Eligibility:
A. Must be a graduate of Landau Elementary School
B. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
C. Must plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university, or a vocational/technical institution
D. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities

Scholarship Amount: Two (2) $500 each

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32. MUSEUM ASSOCIATES COUNCIL W/ PATHWAYS*

Eligibility:
A. Must be pursuing a visual or performing arts or arts education major or minor
B. You or your parents must have been permanent residents of the Coachella Valley for the past three consecutive years
C. Must have attended a California High school for a minimum of three consecutive years
D. Must have applied for the FAFSA
E. Must demonstrate financial need
F. Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA

Scholarship Amount: Ten (10) $2,500 throughout the Coachella Valley

33. NAVY LEAGUE PALM SPRINGS COUNCIL*

Eligibility:
A. Must be a U.S. Citizen
B. Must belong to a military affiliated organization (i.e. Sea Cadets, JROTC, etc.), OR a dependent or direct descendant of
an active, reserve, retired or honorably discharged member of military service (must attach proof, i.e. DD214)
C. Can provide evidence of entering an accredited college/university in 2019 as a full-time student
D. Are committed to semi-annually update the Navy League of your progress and accomplishments

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,500

34. NEGRO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited two-year college or four-year university
B. Students DO NOT have to be African-American to apply
C. Must demonstrate financial need
D. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities

Scholarship Amount:
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to students who plan to attend a four-year university, renewable for four (4) years
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to students who plan to attend a two-year college, renewable for two (2) years

35. NELLIE N. COFFMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must have graduated from Nellie N. Coffman Middle School
B. Must plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university, or a vocational institution
C. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
D. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities

Scholarship Amount: Four to five (4-5) $400-$500 each

36. OFFICER GERMAINE GIBSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA
B. Must plan on studying law enforcement or a field related to law enforcement, such as Criminal Justice, Crime Scene
Investigation, Forensic Science, Law, Criminology, or Political Science

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 C. Must compose a one-page essay on the impact police officers and employees in law inforcement have on our lives and
in society
D. Must complete FAFSA
E. Must plan on attending a 2 or 4-year college/university
F. Must show proof of enrollment in a 2 or 4-year college/university by providing class schedule

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

37. PALM SPRINGS CHAPTER/MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MOAA)

Eligibility:
A. Must plan to attend a two-year college, four-year university, or a vocational/technical institution
B. Must be in JROTC for a minimum of three (3) years
C. Must have attained Academic Excellence and Leadership positions

Scholarship Amount: One to two (1-2) at $2,500 each

38. PALM SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A. Frank and Melba Bennett “Legacy of Learning” Award

Eligibility:
A. Must be pursuing a career in a field related to History, Political Science, or Library Science
B. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university, or vocational/technical institution
C. Must demonstrate high academic achievement
D. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
E. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities
F. Must demonstrate financial need
G. Must interview with panel

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

B. Frank and Melba Bennett “Legacy of Hospitality” Award

Eligibility:
A. Must be pursuing a career in a field related to the Hospitality Industry or the Culinary Arts
B. Requirements are the same as “Legacy of Learning” Award (Award A)

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

39. PALM SPRINGS LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION (PSLA)*

Eligibility:
A. Must be a child or grandchild of an employee of PSUSD
B. Must plan on attending a two or four-year college or university or trade school
C. Must have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills
D. Must complete additional application required by PSLA

Scholarship Amount: One to two (1-2) $1,000

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40. PALM SPRINGS LIONS CLUB CITIZENSHIP AWARD

Eligibility:
A. Must have minimum 3.5 GPA
B. Must display leadership, outstanding citizenship, and exceptional service to school and community
C. Male and Female recipients selected

Scholarship Amount: Two (2) $500 each

41. PALM SPRINGS MODERN COMMITTEE

Eligibility:
A. Must plan on attending a two or four-year college, university, or trade school
B. Must plan to major in field of Architecture, Architecture Preservation, Planning, Art, Environmental Studies, or
Interior and Landscape Design

Scholarship Amount: Two (2) $1,500 each

42. PALM SPRINGS TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION

Eligibility:
A. Must have parents who are members of the Palm Springs Teachers Association
B. Must plan to attend a four-year university

Scholarship Amount: Two to three (2-3) $500-$1,000 each

43. PALM SPRINGS WOMEN’S PRESS CLUB*

Eligibility:
A. You do NOT have to be female
B. Must be pursuing a degree in the fields of Communications, Journalism, English, Performing Arts, Public Relations,
Writing, Film, Radio/Television Broadcasting, Allied Media, Music, or related fields
C. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university, or community college
D. Must demonstrate financial need
E. Additional application required by donor

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

44. ROSA E. CERVANTEZ-ARECHIGA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
B. Must have been a Cathedral City High School student during junior and senior years
C. Must have a disability in at least one of these areas: learning, mobility, vision, or hearing (documented by IEP, 504 Plan,
or physician letter). Not glasses or asthma!
D. Must have demonstrated good character
E. Must have participated in school or community activities that demonstrate motivation to succeed
F. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university, or a vocational/technical institution

Scholarship Amount: One to two (1-2) $250-$300

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45. RUTH SCHROFF SCHOLARSHIP FUND (THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION)*

Eligibility:
A. Must be African-American or Hispanic/Latino
B. Must complete separate application from The Community Foundation

Scholarship Amount: One (1) $1,000

46. SAFE SCHOOLS DESERT CITIES*

Eligibility:
A. Must identify as LGBTQI
B. Allies who have demonstrated a MULTITUDE of support and involvement in the LGBTQI community may apply (awards
are extremely limited)
C. Must demonstrate active participation, dedication and initiative in fostering a positive self-image among other LGBTQI
youth (i.e., participation in a gay-straight alliance, events sponsored by Safe Schools, and in the LGBTQI community)
D. Must complete separate application/essay required by donor

Scholarship Amount: $500-$3,000

47. S.A.G.E. “SET A GOOD EXAMPLE” CHORAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. MUST be a choir student AND have been a member of the Choral Music Department at CCHS for all four (4) years
B. Must have set a good example as a choir student, section leader, and/or soloist
C. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university or a vocational/technical institution

Scholarship Amount: Varies

48. SCHOOLS FIRST CREDIT UNION AWARD

Eligibility:
A. Must have a 3.5 GPA
B. Must demonstrate motivation and desire to achieve educational goals
C. Must plan on attending a two or four-year college or university, or vocational/trade school
D. Must demonstrate financial need

Scholarship: Two (2) $300 each

49. SUNNY SANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility:
A. Must have attended Sunny Sands Elementary school for one (1) year minimum
B. Must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university, or a vocational/technical institution
C. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
D. Must have demonstrated good character, leadership skills, and involvement in school and community activities

Scholarship Amount: Five (5) $150 each

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