2016-2017

Eleanor
Roosevelt
High School

Local

DUE: 02/02/17
Seniors,
This book is to help you through the complicated financial aid process. It also
has a list of all the ERHS local scholarships and specific directions on how to
apply. Please note that some of the ERHS local scholarships are provided by
outside donors and are subject to their regulations and generosity. Please be sure
to visit the scholarship board in the College and Career Center or the scholarship
page on the ERHS Counseling website. All ERHS local scholarship applications
are due on Thursday, 02/02/2017. If you, your parent(s), or guardian(s) have any
questions, please contact your school counselor.

Thank you!
ERHS Counselors

Scholarship
Book

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

How do I get FREE MONEY for college?

Beginning October 1 through March 2nd

You must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to get money i.e. scholarships, grants and loans
https://fafsa.ed.gov/

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.

If it has been more than 4 weeks since you submitted your FAFSA and you have not received any info, call the Federal
Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. If you applied online, you can check the status of your application
through FAFSA on the web.
What type of FREE MONEY is available?

Federal Pell GrantsIf your EFC is below a certain amount you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, assuming you meet all other
eligibility requirements. Grants are financial aid that you dont have to pay back.

Cal Grant A, B and C

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.

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.
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.

Chafee GrantFor current or former foster youth see your counselor for more information.
Middle Class ScholarshipIs a program that provides undergraduate students with family incomes up to $150,000 and a
maximum annual household asset amount of $156,000, a scholarship to attend University of California (UC) or California State
University (CSU) campuses.

Work Study ProgramThe college assigns a job for you that will allow you to earn money to help pay for school.
Local ScholarshipsYou will receive a Senior Scholarship Handbook in October. Look it over and apply to ALL local scholarships
that you are eligible for.

National ScholarshipsVisit the Scholarship Board in the Career Center or search scholarships online to discover scholarships that
pertain to you. Visit this link for tips on searching the internet for scholarships:
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/matcher/

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Please make sure your name is listed on Student Connect as it appears on your social security card. It is very
important that your birthdate, phone number, and address are correct in student connect because the district uses this
information to match your financial aid information. If the information is not up-to-date this can cause a delay in the
financial aid process.
Step 2: Create a FAFSA ID. You may access and send the FAFSA application between October 1st and March 2nd. The
online address is www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Please gather the following information:
1. Your social security number
2. Your parents social security number
3. Your drivers license number (if you have one)
4. Your alien registration number if you are not a U.S. Citizen
5. Your parents federal tax information or tax returns including IRS W-2 information.
6. Records of your untaxed income, such as child support received, interest income, and veterans noneducation benefits, for you, and for your parents if you are a dependent student.
7. Information on cash; savings and checking account balances; investments, including stocks and bonds and real
estate but not including the home in which you live; and business and farm assets for you, and for your parents if you are
a dependent student.
Cash for College workshops will be on October 20th for students with the last name A-K, December 1st for students
with the last name L-Z and February 16th for make-ups. This is a great workshop to get your questions answered and to
help you properly complete the application. It is well worth your time and you should bring a parent.
You may not send your application in before October 1st.
This application will require you to list at least one college to receive your information. Make sure you list a
California school first; this enables the universitys financial aid department to calculate your Cal Grant award.
After the first school, you may wish to list additional schools in alphabetical order.
You can list up to 10 schools on the online FAFSA. You can add more schools to your FAFSA later.
Keep a copy of your FAFSA ID so that you can re-access your FAFSA application.
Please remember to use an updated e-mail address because you will receive a confirmation of your application.
You will also need to check this information weekly.
Step 3: Upon completion of the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If you provide a valid e-mail
address, youll receive an e-mail with instructions on how to access an online copy of your SAR within 3-5 days after your
application is processed. If you don't provide a valid e-mail address on your FAFSA, you will receive either a SAR or a SAR
Acknowledgement in the standard mail. This can take up to 3 weeks. Please print a copy for your records. The SAR will
report information from your application. If there are no problems with your application your SAR will report:
The cost to attend the college
State or Federal aid given (grants)
Loans (you have to pay back)
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) (what you or your parents are expected to pay for additional college
cost)
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 applied 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.
If you need more help the Federal Student Aid has several helpful videos about the FAFSA application at
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23B9A23CD8DD82DD&feature=plcp

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Senior Local Scholarships Coversheet/Checklist

All documents must be singled sided copies only. No double sided pages including scratch paper with
printing/writing/images on back side. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an award. Late
application will not be accepted or considered.
Name (Print or type):Click or tap here to enter text. Student #Click or tap here to enter text.
Name of Scholarship (Print or type):Click or tap here to enter text.
I have read & met all the requirements for the above scholarship: _______________________________
Print and Sign (Student Signature)

Checklist:
1. Coversheet/Checklist
2. Application
3. Essay (Maximum 2 pages, single sided)
4. 2 Letters of Recommendation
5. Unofficial Transcript. Use cumulative 9th -12th weighted GPA (unofficial transcripts
available in the college and career center)
6. If applicable: Other documents required by select scholarships
Place documents in above order (1-6). Hole punched & paper clipped packet (Do not staple).

One packet required per scholarship you are applying for. Each packet must have its own
Coversheet/Checklist with name of scholarship.
Student should keep original copy of Letter of Recommendation. Documents submitted will not be
returned.
Applicant is responsible for verifying packet is complete.
Copier available in school library for student use. (10 charge per sheet)

Student ID Number: Click or tap here to enter Student ID Number.

Mustang Local Scholarship Application

Students Last Name, First Name: Click or tap here to enter LAST NAME, FIRST NAME
Address:Click or tap here to enter ADDRESS. City, State, Zip: Click or tap here to enter CITY, STATE, ZIP
Home Phone Number: Click or tap here to enter text. Student cell phone: Click or tap here to enter text.
Student e-mail: Click or tap here to enter text.
Name of Father/Guardian: Click or tap here to enter text. Occupation & Employer: Click or tap here to enter text.

$ or tap here to enter text.

Fathers Monthly total income before taxes: Click
Name of Mother/Guardian: Click or tap here to enter text. Occupation and Employer: Click or tap here to enter text.

$ or tap here to enter text.

Mothers Monthly total income before taxes: Click
Number of People Living at Home: Click or tap here to enter text.
Number of People Attending College Including Self: Click or tap here to enter text.
Are you (the student) currently working? Yes or No
Where? Click or tap here to enter text. Position? Click or tap here to enter text.
Number of Hours Per week? Enter weekly hours worked.

List volunteer/community service that you have been involved in during high school:
Organization/what did you do?

Total
# of
Hours

Dates

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Name of Person in Charge

Student ID Number: Click or tap here to enter Student ID Number.

Mustang Local Scholarship Application

List your extracurricular activities (athletics, clubs, organizations)
Activity
# of years involved

List leadership positions held in high school

Title

Years served

Colleges you have applied to (in order of preference):

1.
5.
2.

6.

3.

7.

4.

8.

Anticipated College Major:Click or tap here to enter text.

Career Goal or Interest:Click or tap here to enter text.
I verify that the information provided on this application is complete and honest and I am completing this
scholarship application on my own. Parents, your signature assures that the income stated in this
application is true and accurate. If any of the information above is found to be false, the applicant can be
disqualified from the scholarship pool.
___________________________________
Student Signature (Print out and sign)

Click or tap here to enter text.

Date

___________________________________
Parent Signature (Print out and sign)

Click or tap here to enter text.

Date

Scholarship Personal Essay

The local scholarship application requires a personal essay. Please read all directions before you
get started.
1. Please make a plan before you begin writing your essay.
2. Please write a four paragraph essay including the topics below. Your essay should not exceed 2 pages. Any
additional pages written over 2 pages will be excluded. Your essay must be typed using Times New Roman,
font size 12, single-spaced, and 1-inch margins all around the page. Students that dont follow these rules can
be disqualified from the selection process.
Paragraph # 1- Tell us about yourself, please include your proudest accomplishments (academic,
extra-curricular activities leadership, personal). Why are you proud of these accomplishments and what did
you learn from them?
Paragraph # 2- Tell us about your college plans and career goals. Please include why you want to
attend college? What major you think you will pursue? What career you see yourself in after college? How will
you make a difference?
Paragraph # 3- Tell us about your family finances. Who do you live with? How will this scholarship
help you? What other ways are you going to pay for college?
Paragraph # 4- Is there anything else that you would like the scholarship committee to know about
you. For example, any challenges you have faced in high school or what makes you unique?
3. When you finish your essay please ask someone that will give you honest feedback to read it. Do not wait
until the night before the due date to compose your essay.

REQUEST FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

for Local Scholarships

Name:

Click or tap here to enter text.

Date:Click or tap here to enter text.

ID#: Click or tap here to enter text.

Please type your responses to the following questions:

1. What major or area of study are you considering? How did you come to that decision?

2. Tell me about one or two significant activities (community service, clubs, sports, music, religious
groups, internships, work experience) that you have actively been involved in. What did you do?
How long have you been doing it? What skills or life lessons did you learn from it?
3. Are there any personal or family struggles that may help the scholarship committee better
understand your life circumstances?
4. List three (3) words/adjectives that describe you. Cite examples that illustrate these
characteristics.
5. What is your philosophy of life? Tell me what motivates you.
6 What are your proudest accomplishments? Academic? Personal?

Scholarships
Century 21 Gold

California Retired Teachers

Association (CalRTA)

Eligibility Requirements:
Minimum grade point average of 3.0
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application

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)
Award
$1,000 (1)
------------------------------------

Eligibility Requirements:
Senior student planning to obtain a Bachelors degree
in Education
A graduate of a high school in Corona/Norco/Eastvale
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Must demonstrate financial need
Criteria for Selection
ERHS application
Award
$500 (1)

Chris Hook Private Security Services

Scholarship

---------------------------------

California School Employees

Association Scholarship (CSEA)

Eligibility Requirements:
Seniors that are interested in becoming a police
officer or studying criminal justice, law or forensic
science.
Criteria for Selection
ERHS application
A minimum 250 word essay What I hope to
accomplish in the Law Enforcement field or as a Law
Enforcement Officer
Award
$250
------------------------------------

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
ERHS application
Award
Varies
------------------------------------

Cinco De Mayo Association

Scholarship

Catholic Daughters of America

Scholarship

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
ERHS application
Award
Varies

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 4year college, trade school, or university
Show evidence of school or community involvement.
Financial need
Criteria for Selection
ERHS application
Students are selected by Catholic Daughters
Committee
Award
Varies

Corona Art Association

Corona-Norco Teachers Association

Scholarship (CNTA)

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
ERHS application
Personal Essay
Five (5) piece art portfolio needs to be available upon

Eligibility Requirements:
Must have declared an intention to graduate from
college with a Bachelors Degree
Must have followed college preparatory course work in
high school
2.0 GPA or above
Demonstrates a financial need
Priority given to students that are interested in
becoming a teacher or if parent is a teacher.
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Interview
Award
Varies
------------------------------------

request:
One
One
One
One
One

full color example

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

Empire Soccer Club Scholarship

Interview
Award
$500 (2-3, per district)
------------------------------------

Eligibility Requirements:
Must be an ERHS soccer player for a min. of one year
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Eastvale resident
Community Service and/or extra-curricular involvement
in school or community
Must plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year University

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
ERHS Application
Interview (for top 5-8 candidates)
Selection by committee from Association
Award
$500-$750

Criteria for Selection

ERHS Application
Essay in response to the following question:
"How do you feel soccer has and will contribute to
your future growth?" (1 copy only)
Award
One ($1,000)
------------------------------------

Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
Seniors intending to continue education at a 2 or 4year college or university
Overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
Demonstrates qualities of good citizenship and
character which include service to their school or
community
Criteria for Selection
ERHS application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$500 (1)

10

ERHS Boys Basketball

ERHS History Department

Scholarship

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
ERHS Application
Award
$500 (1)

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
ERHS Application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$250 (1)

------------------------------------

ERHS 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 Arts GPA
Declaring a Visual, Performing or Digital Arts Major
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$250 (1)

------------------------------------

ERHS Language 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 Language Arts GPA
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$250 (1)
----------------------------------

------------------------------------

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 2 year or 4 year university
Criteria for Selection:
ERHS Application
One-page addendum covering topic: "How has this
football program experience shaped my
CHARACTER?" (1 copy only)
Award
$500 (1)
------------------------------------

ERHS School Mustang Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
Senior intending to continue education at a 2 or 4-year
college or university
Overall GPA of 2.5 or above
Demonstrates qualities of good citizenship and
character which include service to their school or
community
Criteria for Selection
ERHS application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$500 (1)

ERHS Foreign Language 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 Foreign Language GPA
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$250 (1)

11

ERHS Science Department

Scholarship

Norco/Eastvale Rotary Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
2.5 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
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Personal Essay
Award
$500 (1)

Eligibility Requirement:
Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the
completion of ERHS
3.0 or above cumulative GPA
3.5 or above Science GPA
Declaring a Science Major
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$250 (1)

------------------------------------

Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

Scholarship

------------------------------------

ERHS Math Department Scholarship

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
ERHS Application
Selection by committee from Association
Award
$500 (2)

Eligibility Requirements:
Senior planning to attend a 2 or 4 year college at the
completion of ERHS
3.0 or above cumulative GPA
3.5 or above Math GPA
Declaring a Math/Business Major or related field
Criteria for Selection
ERHS Application
Selection by Scholarship Committee
Award
$250 Scholarship (1)
------------------------------------

___________________________ ____

Harada Scholarship

Sgt. Richard Duran Scholarship

Retired LAPD

Eligibility Requirements
GPA of 2.0 or better
Attended Harada Elementary
Criteria for Selection
ERHS application
A separate one page essay How Harada helped
shape my life
Interview
Selected Seniors must come to Harada and speak at a
student assembly about their college plans
Award
$500 (several)

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 participated in a law enforcement or

fighter fire program (Explorer Program) will receive
preferential consideration.

Criteria for Application:

ERHS Application
Written Essay Test provided at a later time
Interview and Selection by Rich Duran
Award
$250 (1)

12

Soroptimist of Corona Scholarship

Womens Improvement Club

Eligibility Requirements:
Females only
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Plans to attend a community college or vocational
school
Demonstrates financial need
Criteria for Selection:
ERHS Application
Interview (for top candidates)

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
ERHS Application
Interview
Award
$500

Award
$500
----------------------------------

----------------------------------

ERHS Counseling

Soroptimist of Corona STEM Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:
Senior planning to attend a vocational program, 2 year
or 4 year college/university
Criteria for Selection:
ERHS Application

Eligibility Requirements:
Females only
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must declare STEM Major (see list on last page)
Plans to attend a community college or vocational school
Demonstrates financial need
Criteria for Selection:
ERHS Application
Interview (for top candidates)

Award
$300
----------------------------------

Award
Varies (minimum $500)
----------------------------------

More Scholarship Money

There could be other scholarships that we are made
aware of after we publish this book. Please visit the
scholarship board in the College and Career Center,
listen to the announcements or check the scholarship
website on the College and Career Center website.

The Tutoring Solution

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.
Award
$100 (1)

13