Senior Information Handbook

2014-2015

Dear Student, The purpose of this handbook is to provide information that will help you in understanding the different college systems, admission process, testing requirements, financial aid and scholarships available to all students at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. It is important to remember to pay attention to deadlines. Your first step is to select 3-5 colleges to which you will apply. Remember that you must pay an applica-tion fee to each of the colleges. Always select a “safe” school as one of your choices in case you are not admitted to your “dream” school. It is important to remember that you must take the SAT Reasoning test or ACT with writing, if you are interested in attending the University of California Colleges or California State Universities. All tests must be completed by the December 2014 test date. National scholarships arrive throughout the year. As new information comes in, we will provide details in the announcements. A brochure of the national scholarships will be placed on the scholarship wall locat-ed in F132. It is your responsibility to read the requirements for the scholarship, follow directions, and mail in all required information. Local scholarship information can be found in this handbook. You will find specific information and in-structions on how to apply for local scholarships using our standard application as well as those that re-quire the specific association’s applications. Do not apply for any scholarships if you do not meet the eligibility requirements. We hope that your senior year at Eleanor Roosevelt High School will prove to be happy and rewarding. Sincerely, ERHS Counseling Staff

Senior Class President Katrina Pena

Vice President Ethan Liang

ASB President Jakob Rivera

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Senior Year Planning Calendar

August Be sure to sign up for Adult Edu-cation classes if deficient in credits. September-October • Counselors will meet with

all seniors. • Don’t apply to just one col-

lege. Apply broadly. • Register to retake the ACT/

SAT before December. • Meet with admission repre-

sentatives and attend our college presentations.

• Submit CSU applications online. Submit applications Oct 1 thru Nov 30. Be sure to print out a copy for your records.

• Start your college applica-tion online for UC system. Do not submit until Novem-ber 1st-30th.

• Determine which financial aid applications your college may need you to file with them and at what time.

• Attend after-school college application workshops.

November • Submit your on-line college

applications before Thanks-giving break.

• Be sure to obtain a certificate of mailing if anything is mailed to colleges from the post office.

• Attend after-school college application workshops.

December • All students must complete

the FAFSA online. Plan to submit in early January.

• Turn in all local scholarship applications to the Career Center.

• Start applying for scholar-ships. Be sure to listen to the announcements and to review the National Scholarship

board in F132. • Ask your parents to save

their year-end payroll stub to document their earnings for the year. This will be needed for financial aid purposes.

January • Complete the FAFSA appli-

cation online and print out copies of all forms submitted. Don’t delay in completing the FAFSA!

• Attend the FAFSA applica-tion workshop held on

campus on the evening of January 29th, 2015. • Ask your parents to prepare

their income tax returns ear-ly. Make estimates based off the previous year’s tax infor-mation and have it changed later.

• Complete all scholarship ap-plications and personal es-says.

February • If you receive a “D” or “F” in

any of your college prepara-tory classes or are making changes to your second se-mester schedule, call the col-lege Admissions Office and notify them.

• Return ERHS CAL Grant GPA verification form to Career Center. Deadline Feb-ruary 25.

March • Listen for instructions to sign

up to take AP tests in May. • Your FAFSA must be sub-

mitted by March 2nd. • Keep any eye out for college

acceptance letters that will be coming to you via mail or email.

• Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at (800) 433-3243 if you have not received your Student Aid Report (SAR).

• Start completing your on-line community college ap-plications.

• Be aware of college place-ment test dates.

• If you are planning to attend Norco College, sign-up for the placement test.

April • Start completing your com-

munity college applications. • Make your final decision

about which college you plan to attend and send in a deposit by the deadline.

• Notify all other schools that you will not be attending.

• Be aware of all deadlines for the college you are attend-ing.

• Sign up for summer course-work if your college has re-quired you to do so.

May • Submit community college

applications. • Take the Advanced Place-

ment Exams. • Figure out summer school or

your summer job plans. • Study for Final Exams! Col-

leges do see your senior year grades.

• Prepare for graduation. • Clear all obligations so that

you can participate in all the fun activities planned for you.

• Always remember that, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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College Admission Exams

ACT Dates with Writing Test

SAT Reasoning Dates

Test Date $52.50 for ACT plus Writing

Registration Postmark Deadline

Late Registration Deadline +$23.00 late fee

September 13, 2014 August 8, 2014 August 22, 2014

October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 October 3, 2014

December 14, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 21, 2014

February 7, 2015 January 9, 2015 January 16, 2015

April 18, 2015 March 13, 2015 March 27, 2015

June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 22, 2015

Test Date SAT I - $51.00 & SAT II - $24.50

Registration Postmark Deadline

Late Registration Deadline +$27.50 late fee

October 11, 2014 September 12, 2014 September 30, 2014

November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 October 28, 2014

December 6, 2014 November 6, 2014 November 24, 2014

January 24, 2015 December 29, 2014 January 13, 2015

March 14, 2015 February 13, 2015 March 3, 2015

May 2, 2015 April 6, 2015 April 21, 2015

June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 May 27, 2015

• Seek information for these tests on the websites below: • Apply online at www.actstudent.org for the ACT exam. • Apply online at www.collegeboard.org for the SAT I and SAT II exams. • Be sure the code number for Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 054078, is on your application. • Do not choose “Score Choice” as an option or your score will not be released to ERHS or any

college. • For the SAT test only, enter the code 3594 as one of your college choices and your score will

automatically be sent to all the 23 California State University campuses. • If you are an athlete interested in participating in

a college sport, you must enter 9999 as one of your college codes in order to release scores di-rectly to the NCAA. Also, make sure that you have registered with the official NCAA Clearing-house website at www.eligibilitycenter.org, print the two transcript release forms, and take them to the ERHS registrar.

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University of California College System

• Guaranteed admission to top 4% of class • Admits the top 9% of California Seniors • Requires ACT with the Writing or the SAT Reasoning test • Application process open now • Application filing period is Nov. 1-30 • UC application available online starting now, but DO NOT

send until Nov. 1- Nov. 30 • $70.00 for each application (based on 2012-2013 fees) • Requires personal statement • Requires A-G pattern of coursework with a C grade or above • Check the Eligibility Index online for required GPA and ACT/SAT scores • The more competitive the school the more college prep coursework they want you to take • Visit schools before you make your final decision • Make sure the school offers your major!!!

Find all this information in detail on the website:

www.ucop.edu/pathways

UC BERKELEY UC MERCED (510) 642-6000 (209) 228-4400 www.berkeley.com www.ucmerced.edu UC DAVIS UC RIVERSIDE (530) 752-1011 (951) 827-1012 www.ucdavis.edu www.ucr.edu UC IRVINE UC SAN DIEGO (949) 824-5011 (858) 534-3320 www.ucr.edu www.ucsd.edu UC LOS ANGELES UC SANTA CRUZ (310) 825-4321 (831) 459-2131 www.ucla.edu www.ucsc.edu UC SANTA BARBARA (805) 893-2327

www.ucsb.edu

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Writing the Personal Statement

The University of California admission process requires a personal statement to be included as part of the application. The personal statement is your opportunity to tell admissions and schol-arship officers important information about you that might not be evident from the rest of your application. Take time to write, rewrite, and edit. Show it to a teacher, counselor, or a friend for comments, but make sure the words you use are your own.

INSTRUCTIONS: • Applicant should respond to the two prompts using a total of 1,000 words. • Neither response should be less than 250 words. You may choose either

prompt to answer at more length. • Stay within the 1,000-word-count guidelines or under. QUESTIONS: 1. Prompt #1 - This writing prompt gives you an opportunity to describe yourself in the context of your school, community, or family. The driving force in the prompt should be describing “how” your school, family, or community has shaped your future goals. Describe the world you come from—for example, your family,

community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

2. Prompt # 2 - UC welcomes the contributions that each student brings to the campus learning environment. This question seeks to determine an applicant’s academic or creative interest and potential to contribute to the to University community. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is

important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it

relate to the person you are?

*Check with Career Center about UC Application and Personal Statement workshops

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California State University College System

• Admits top 33% of California Seniors • Requires the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test. The writing portion of the ACT is not required for CSU schools. • Application filing period is Oct. 1-Nov. 30 • $55.00 for the application (based on 2012-2013 fees) • Requires the A-G pattern of coursework with a grade of C or above • Check the Eligibility Index online for the required GPA and ACT/SAT

score needed • Visit the school before you make your final decision • Make sure your school offers your major!!!

Find all this information in detail on the website:

www.csumentor.edu

CA MARITIME CAL STATE UNVIERSITY, CAL STATE UNVIERSITY, ACADEMY FULLERTON SAN MARCOS (800) 561-1945 (714) 278-2300 (760) 750-4800 www.csum.edu www.fullerton.edu www.csusm.edu CA POLYTECHNIC UNIV., CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO HAYWARD STANISLAUS (800) 561-1945 (510) 885-2624 (209) 667-3151 www.calpoly.edu www.hayward.edu www.csustan.edu CA STATE POLYTECHNIC CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIV., POMONA LONG BEACH UNIVERSITY (661) 664-3036 (562) 985-5471 (707) 826-4402 www.csupomona.edu www.csulb.edu www.humboldt.edu CA STATE UNIVERSITY, CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN DIEGO STATE BAKERSFIELD LOS ANGELES UNIVERSITY (661) 664-3036 (323) 343-3901 (619) 594-0884 www.csub.edu www.calstatela.edu www.sdsu.edu CA STATE UNIV., CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO STATE CHANNEL ISLANDS MONTEREY BAY UNIVERSITY (805) 437-8400 (831) 583-3518 (415) 338-1113 www.csuci.edu www.csumb.edu www.sfsu.edu CA STATE UNIVIVERSITY, CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN JOSE STATE CHICO NORTHRIDGE UNIVERSITY (530) 898-6321 (818) 677-3700 (408) 283-7500 www.csuchico.edu www.csun.edu www.sjsu.edu CA STATE UNIVERSITY, CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, SONOMA STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS SACRAMENTO UNIVERSITY (310) 243-3696 (916) 278-3901 (707) 664-2778 www.csudh.edu www.csus.edu www.sonoma.edu CA STATE UNIVERSITY, CAL STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO SAN BERNARDINO (559) 278-2261 (909) 880-5200 www.csufresno.edu www.csusb.edu

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California Private Universities

• Go to the specific website to check admission requirements • Tuition fees vary and are more expensive than public universities

Find all this information in detail on the website:

www.californiacolleges.edu or www.aiccu.edu

CAL BAPTIST UNIVERSITY LOYOLA MARYMOUNT COLLEGE (951) 343-4284 (310) 338-2700 www.calbaptist.edu www.lmu.edu CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY PEPPERDINE COLLEGE (714) 997-6815 (310) 506-4000 www.chapman.edu www.pepperdine.edu CLAREMONT COLLEGES STANFORD UNIVERSITY (909) 621-8000 (650) 723-2300 www.claremont.edu www.stanford.edu

Vocational, Technical and Career

Colleges

• Go to the specific website to check admission requirements • Students enroll in courses for one or two years to learn the skills needed for a specific career • On average, tuition at a vocational school is less expensive than a four-year school, but more expen-

sive than a community college. • Vocational schools may be eligible for federal aid, but many school do not qualify for Cal Grants. • Many private vocational schools are accredited in Califor-

nia. • See Ms. Roeder in the Career Center for resources and to

use the Career Cruising computer program. Find all this information in detail on the website:

www.search4careercolleges.com

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California Community College System

• Must have a high school diploma or be 18 years of age to enroll • Must take a placement exam for English and Math • Tuition at community college is less expensive than four-year colleges • Course schedules are flexible, with day and evening classes offered to

working students • Offers two types of programs: (1) Transfer Program to a 4-year school –credits earned transfer to a university (2) Trade/Technical Program to obtain a certificate of training in specialty areas such as drafting. Credits will not transfer to a 4- year university • Find additional information about California Community Colleges by visiting the following

websites: www.cccco.edu. • Be sure to investigate the university transfer program and/or occupational educational pro-

grams before applying. • Most community colleges accept applications starting in March.

Most community colleges also require an on-line application. Use the following websites to assist you in accessing the community college application of your choice. NORCO COLLEGE (951) 372-7000 www.norcocollege.edu

CHAFFEY COLLEGE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE 909-987-1737 (909) 594-5611 www.chaffey.edu www.mtsac.edu FULLERTON COLLEGE RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE (714) 992-7000 (714) 480-7300 www.fullcoll.edu www.rsccd.org IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (949) 451-5100 (951) 222-8000 www.ivc.edu www.rcc.edu

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE (909) 384-4400 www.valleycollege.edu

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Financial Aid Information

“Financial Aid” is a term that covers a wide variety of programs that help students and families pay for college or graduate school. Do not put off a college education because of financial reasons!

There are different sources of financial aid available. They include: 1. Federal Pell Grants - If your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is

below a certain amount you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, as-suming you meet all other eligibility requirements. Grants are finan-cial aid that you don’t have to pay back.

2. Cal Grant A, B, and C - Financial aid that you are not required to pay back. A. Cal Grant A - Helps low and middle income students pay tuition and fees at CSU and UC campuses, Independent colleges, and some Private Vocational Schools in California. B. Cal Grant B - Helps high potential students from disadvantaged or low-income families who otherwise would not be able to get a post-secondary education. C. Cal Grant C - Helps vocationally-oriented students interested in attending vocational or technical programs at all California Community Colleges, Hospital Schools, selected courses at several Independent Colleges, and a variety of specialized courses at eligible Proprietary Schools. D. Chafee Grant- For current or former foster youth– see your counselor for more information. 3. Work Study Program - Assigns a job that will allow you to earn money to help pay for school. 4. Loans - Borrowed money that you must repay. There are different types on loans. They include: 1. Federal Stafford Loans are Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans Subsidized Loans - Awarded on the basis of financial need. The federal government pays the interest on the loan until you begin repayment of the loan 6 months after you graduate. Unsubsidized Loans - Not awarded on the basis of need. You will then be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. 2. Federal Plus Loans - Enables parents with good credit histories to borrow to pay the education expenses of each child who is a dependent, under-graduate student enrolled at least half time. 3. Federal Perkins Loan - A low interest loan (5%) students with exceptional financial need. 5. Scholarship Money - Money for which you must compete either nationally, regionally, or locally. Local scholarships are your best chance of winning because you are only competing within the Corona/Norco/Eastvale area.

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Financial Aid Application Process

Step 1: All seniors are responsible for completing a GPA Verification form. All forms are to be turned in to the Career Center ASAP. DEAD LINE FEBRUARY 25. Simply fill in your name, address, and social security number. Your counselor will fill in your GPA and send in your information via electronic submission. Step 2: You may access and send the FAFSA application between January 1st through March 2nd.

• The online address is www.fafsa.ed.gov This is quite a lengthy application to complete. The date for the FAFSA applica-

tion workshop is January 29, 2015 where you may ask questions in order to

properly complete the application. It is well worth your time and you should bring

a parent.

• You may not send your application in before January 1st. • This application will require that you list up to 4 colleges of your choice. • You should list your first choice or most expensive college first! • Keep a copy of your pin so that you can re-access your FAFSA application.

Step 3: Upon completion of the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR-will report information from your application and, if there are no questions or problems with your application, your SAR will report your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the number used in determining your eligibility for federal student aid. The results will be sent to you and the schools that you list on your application. Step 4: If it has been more than 4 weeks since you submitted your application and you have not received any info, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. If you ap-plied online, you can check the status of your application through FAFSA on the web. Step 5: Remember that you can accept or decline student loans or decrease the amount you want to receive.

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Applying for Scholarships

Regional and National Scholarships National and regional scholarships are sent to Eleanor Roosevelt High School throughout the year. The national scholarship information is also posted on ERHS’s website under the “Parent” heading. Read the requirements and eligibility for each scholarship carefully. Also the Career Cruising website is a great resource for available scholarships and is easy to fill out. Please go to www.careercruising.com/default/cplogin/CNUSD to login and gain access to col-lege, career, and scholarship information.

Local Scholarships This handbook will give you information regarding local scholarships. You may apply for as many local scholarships for which you are eligible. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, DO NOT APPLY! Step 1: Complete the ERHS Scholarship Application in this handbook; a PDF for mat copy is available on the ERHS website. Some scholarships may require you to fill out a separate application and we will let you know that at a later date. Step 2: Make 10 copies of the completed application Step 3: Write your Personal Essay with your name at the top of the page. Step 4: Make 10 copies of your Personal Essay Step 5: Complete 10 copies of the Scholarship Checklist Step 6: Submit 10 copies of each letter of recommendation (you keep original copies). You need two letters of recommendation from two different sources. Please complete the Letter of Recommendation Form in this hand-book prior to asking your teacher/employer/counselor to write one for you. Give your letter writer 2 weeks to complete your letter of recommendation. Step 7: Hole punch all papers on the left side Step 8: Assemble and paper clip (please do not staple) the copies in this order (top to bottom): A. Scholarship Checklist B. Application C. Personal Essay D. (2) Letters of Recommendation You should now have 10 of these packets. Please turn them in to the Career Center starting Monday, Decem-ber 1st-Wednesday, December 10th , 2014. No late applications will be accepted. . Transcript with Fall semester grades will be printed by Career Center and will be attached to packets at a later date.

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Mustang Local Scholarship Application

Name of Student: _________________________________ Student ID Number: ______________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________ Name of Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________________________________ Father’s Occupation: _________________________________________________________________ Present Employer: ___________________________________________________________________ Mother’s Occupation: ________________________________________________________________ Present Employer: ___________________________________________________________________ Does Stepmother/Stepfather provide financial support? Y/N _______________ % = ___________ Number of People Living at Home: ________ Number Attending College Including Self: _______ Household Combined Family Income per year:____________(Adjusted Gross Income from most recent tax return) Extracurricular Activities: ___________________________________________________________ Major Subject of Interest in college: ____________________________________________________ Possible Career Interests: _____________________________________________________________ Chosen University/Community College/Trade School: First Choice: ____________________________________________ Second Choice: __________________________________ _________

DEADLINE DATE: December 10, 2014 at 3:00 PM in the Career Center!

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Writing the Personal Essay

The local scholarship application process involves writing a personal essay. Here are a few suggestions for writing your essay:

I. Be sure to plan your essay before you start writing. II. Follow the format of the essay completely. Essays should be 1-2 pages no

longer than two pages in length and must be typed using Times New Ro-man font size 12, single-spaced, and 1-inch margins all around the page.

A. Introduce yourself by using some of the following points: 1. Academic accomplishments - include type of program (college prep or vocational). 2. Civic or on-campus extra-curricular activities, jobs, or volunteer work. This is not the time to be modest! 3. Leadership activities and personal attributes that made you successful as a leader. B. Educational and career plans: 1. Where do you plan to go to college and what led you to make this choice? 2. What is your intended major and why? C. Financial need: 1. How will this scholarship assist you in completing your plans? 2. How will you use the money so that the sponsoring agency will feel it

is money being well spent? D. Express appreciation to the sponsoring agency for offering money to a deserving student.

III. After you have done your best writing your personal essay, let someone read it who can be objective and who will not mind offering his/her honest opinion. Do not wait until the night before the due date to compose your essay.

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Request Form for Letters of Recommendation

• Please fill out this form completely and accurately to assist your teacher, employer, community

member, etc., before requesting a letter of recommendation from them. The information that you provide on this form will allow them to write an appropriate recommendation for you.

• Complete this form as soon as possible and give it to whomever you have asked to complete a Let-

ter of Recommendation. • Allow at least one week for all letters to be written.

***************************************************************** Student Name: _________________________________________________ Student ID #: _________________________ Describe your college/career plans. _______________________________________________________________________________________

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List advanced courses which you have completed or in which you are currently enrolled (i.e. AP cours-

es, honor courses, physics, etc).

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List clubs, activities, sports, and/or student government participation

(indicate grade levels and offices held).

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Request Form Continued: List any award and/or honors you have received.

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Describe work or volunteer experiences you have had.

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Cite any experiences you have had that demonstrate:

• Innovation and creativity

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• Leadership

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• Motivation and interest

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• Unique competencies or expertise

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Print Name:

Student Number

Scholarships Checklist Mark X or checkmark next to each scholarship you wish to apply for.

Note: Catholic Daughters of American and Women’s Improvement Club scholarships are open to male and female students.

Directions:

STEP 1 Need 10 copies of:

__ Scholarships Checklist ___Completed Scholarship Application ___Personal Essay __2 letters of recommendation

STEP 2 3-hole punch all forms on left side of sheet STEP 3 Each packet will be paper clipped in the following order:

Scholarships Checklist Completed Application Personal Essay 2 letters of recommendation

STEP 4 Submit all 10 packets to Career Center before deadline.

DEADLINE STEP 5 (If applicable) For the following scholarships : Century 21 Gold, Empire Soccer Club, The Tutoring Solution and ERHS Football scholarships only - Place additional form on top of first packet when submitting packets. Only 1 copy is needed. Include your name on document.

DEADLINE All applications must be completed and turned into

the Career Center no later than 3:00 pm on

December 10, 2014

No late applications will be accepted

Important!

Minimum of 10 packets, maximum of 10 packets required regardless if applying to one or multiple

scholarships. Each scholarship committee person will receive one packet to review for consideration for all

scholarship you are applying for.

(The Scholarship Committee consist of a 10 person panel)

Catholic Daughters of America

Century 21 Gold

Cinco De Mayo Association

CNMA (Corona-Norco Management Association)

CNTA (Corona-Norco Teachers Association)

Corona Art Association

CalRetired Teachers Association

CSEA (CA School Employees’ Association)

Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship

Empire Soccer Club

ERHS Boys Basketball Booster Club

ERHS Football Booster

Evelyn E. Perkins

Fine Arts Department

Foreign Language Department

History Department

Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter (LEAFF)

Math Department

Norco Rotary

Parent Teacher Student Association

School Mustang

Science Dept. Climate Booster

Soroptimist of Corona

Spirit Cheer

The Tutoring Solution

Women’s Improvement Club

Language Arts Department

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Local Scholarships Prep CampLocal Scholarships Prep CampLocal Scholarships Prep CampLocal Scholarships Prep Camp December 9th & 10th

♦ Bring your scholarship copies during your lunch period and get it ready

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♦ Copier Available in Library for student use

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Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Local Scholarships

It is important that all seniors listen to the morning announcements as addi-tional scholarship information will be announced there. Again, if parents, guardians, or seniors have any questions, please contact your school counse-lor and we will be happy to assist you in a timely manner.

Thank you.

ERHS COUNSELORS

Mrs. Kara Marshall A-B Mr. Dave Sanchez C-D Mr. Chris Dias E-Ha

Mr. Peter Nelson He-Le Mrs. Rachel Hellickson Li-M

Mrs. Pamela Snow N-Ri Ms. Michelle Morris Ro-S Ms. Margaret Lucero T-Z

Mrs. Hilda Jauregui-Castanon AVID Mrs. Jenna Gutman-Mendez

Safety and Violence Prevention Counselor

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California Retired Teachers

Association (CalRTA)

Eligibility Requirements • Senior student planning to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Education • A graduate of a high school in Corona/Norco • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Must demonstrate financial need

Criteria for Selection • Standard application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation Award • $500 (1)

Eligibility Requirements • GPA of 2.0 or better • Good citizenship and character • Must be a member or the child, grandchild, brother, or sister of a member of CSEA Ch. 369

Criteria for Selection • Standard application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation - one from employer or member of

community or church; the second from a school district official or

teacher

Award • Varies

California School Employees’

Association Scholarship (CSEA)

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Catholic Daughters of

America Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior must be a Catholic high school senior registered in a parish in the Corona-Norco area • GPA of 2.5 or above • Student must intend to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year college, trade school, or university Criteria for Selection • Standard application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation (teacher, priest, employer, etc.)

Award • Varies

Eligibility Requirements • Senior of Hispanic descent who plans to continue education at an Institution of Higher Learning • Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA in high school • Shows evidence of financial need • Demonstrates qualities of good citizenship and character

Criteria for Selection • Standard application • Personal Essay Award • Varies

Cinco De Mayo Association

Scholarship

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School Mustang Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Seniors intending to continue education at a 2 or 4-year college or university • Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher • Demonstrates community involvement during high school career

Criteria for Selection • Standard application • Personal essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee Award • $500

Eligibility Requirements • Seniors intending to continue education at a 2 or 4-year college or university • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher • Demonstrates community involvement during high school career

Criteria for Selection • Standard application • Personal essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee Award • $500

Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship

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Fine Arts Department

Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the completion of ERHS • 2.5 or above Cumulative GPA • 3.0 or above Fine Arts GPA • Declaring a Fine Arts Major

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee Award • $250 Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the completion of ERHS • 2.5 or above Cumulative GPA • 3.0 or above Foreign Language GPA • Declaring a Foreign Language Major

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee Award • $250 Scholarship

Foreign Language Department

Scholarship

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Math Department

Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the completion of ERHS • 2.5 or above cumulative GPA • 3.0 or above Math GPA • Declaring a Math/Business Major

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee

Award • $250 Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the completion of ERHS • 2.5 or above cumulative GPA • 3.0 or above Science GPA • Declaring a Science Major

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee

Award • $250 Scholarship

Science Department

Scholarship

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History Department

Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the completion of ERHS • 2.5 or above cumulative GPA • 3.0 or above History GPA • Declaring a History Major

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee Award • $250 Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the completion of ERHS • 2.5 or above cumulative GPA • 3.0 or above Language Arts GPA • Declaring an English Major

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Selection by Scholarship Committee

Award • $250 Scholarship

Language Arts Department

Scholarship

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Corona-Norco Management

Association Scholarship (CNMA)

Eligibility Requirements • Senior student who has demonstrated leadership during senior year through involvement and active participation in school programs • 3.0 GPA or above • Career goal and post-secondary education oriented • Demonstrates financial need

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Interview • Selection by committee from Association Award • $500-$750

Eligibility Requirements • 2.5 GPA or above • Applicant must be a member of PTSA at time of application

• Student must be planning to attend an institution of higher education

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Selection by committee from Association

Award • $500

Parent Teacher Student

Association Scholarship (PTSA)

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Soroptimist of Corona

Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Must have declared an intention to graduate from college with a Bachelor’s Degree • Must have followed college preparatory course work in high school • 2.0 GPA or above • Demonstrates a financial need Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Interview Award • Varies

Eligibility Requirements • Females only • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher • Plans to attend a community college or vocational school • Demonstrates a financial need

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Interview

Award • $500

Corona-Norco Teachers

Association Scholarship (CNTA)

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Century 21 Gold

Eligibility Requirements • Male or female with a minimum 3.0 GPA or above • Intends to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university • Demonstrates financial need • Demonstrates qualities of good citizenship and character which

include service to their school or community

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation • Interview

Award • $500 Eligibility Requirements • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • 2 letters of recommendation from (coach, teacher, employer) or non-relative • A minimum 1 page essay on “Why do I deserve the scholarship, and what qualities do I have

that make me valuable” (1 copy only) • Indicate on a blank separate sheet of paper whether we may use

your photographic likeness in our advertising (include your name)

Award • $1,000

Women’s Improvement Club

Scholarship

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Norco/Eastvale Rotary Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • 3.0 GPA or above • Must be a United States citizen • Plan to enroll in an Institution of Higher Learning • Demonstrates good character and citizenship • Demonstrates financial need • Must be a member of ERHS Interact Club

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay Award • Two (2) $500 scholarships

Corona Art Association

Eligibility Requirements • Maintain 3.0 GPA or above • Demonstrate a financial need • Must demonstrate good citizenship and character including service to school or community • Definite goals for higher education

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Five (5) piece art portfolio needs to be available upon request:

• One full color example • One black and white example • One full color design • One figure drawing • One three-dimensional piece

• Interview Award • $500 (1)

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Spirit Cheer Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Awarded to a student with a minimum of two years Varsity cheer experience • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 • Must plan to attend a four-year university

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two letters of recommendation from teacher or coach

Award • $500

Empire Soccer Club Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements • Must be an ERHS soccer player for a minimum of one year • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher • A City of Corona resident • Community Service and/or extra-curricular involvement in school or community • Must plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year University Criteria for Selection • Standard Application

• Essay in response to the following question:

"How do you feel soccer will contribute to your future growth?"

(1 copy only)

Award

• Two ($500)

• One male and one female

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ERHS Football Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements: • Must be an ERHS football player for a minimum of three years and have finished his senior season. • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher • Must plan to attend a four-year university Criteria for Selection: • Standard Application • Personal Essay plus one-page addendum covering topic: • "How has this football program experience shaped my CHAR-

ACTER?" (1 copy only) • Transcript • Two letters of recommendation minimum one from a teacher or

employer not on the football coaching staff. Award • $500 (1)

ERHS Boys Basketball

Eligibility Requirements • Must be an ERHS boys basketball player with a minimum of two (2) years Varsity experience • GPA 3.0 or higher Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Two (2) letters of recommendation Award • $500 (1)

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Eligibility Requirements: • No Specific Requirements

Criteria For Selection: • Standard Application • A separate “Share Your Passion” essay addressing the following questions: What are you passionate about? Why are you passionate about it? How do you plan on using your passion to help others? (1 copy) No more than 2 pages and include the following information: 1)Name 2)School, 3)Photo, 4)Phone Number, 5)Email Address, 6)Parent Name and Contact Information. Select entrees will be posted on The Tutoring Solution website blog. (1 copy)

Award • $100 (1)

Eligibility Requirements • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Must be a resident of Eastvale • Demonstrates Community involvement in City of Eastvale • Demonstrates financial need • Must be interested in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice or Fire Service • Applicants that have a participated in a law Enforcement or Fighter Fire program ( Explorer Pro-

gram ) will receive preferential consideration. Criteria for Application : • Standard Application • 2 Letters of recommendation • Written Essay Test provided at a later time • Interview and Selection by LEAFF scholarship committee Award $250.00 (2)

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Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter (LEAFF)

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Eligibility Requirements • Must be an ERHS student from a single-parent home • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher • Must plan to attend a two or four-year college, full time

Criteria for Selection • Standard Application • Personal Essay • Transcript • Verification of community service (optional) • One letter of recommendation

Award • $1000

More scholarship opportunities will be available due to a generous donation from VantagePoint Church.

Winners will be chosen out of the local scholarship applicants pool and based on financial need.

Evelyn E. Perkins

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