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Orange County United Way Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/17/2023
Closes: 12/31/2023

The Orange County United Way Scholarship is for Latino or Latina high school seniors who have participated in the United Way AVID Program at their school. First-generation college students who are seeking a bachelor's degree are welcome to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Orange County, California, for the past 3 years
  • Graduating senior from Anaheim, Cypress, Katella, Savanna, Huntington Beach, Westminster, Los Amigos, Century, Godinez Fundamental, or Segerstrom high schools or Santa Ana Middle College in California
  • Seeking a bachelor’s degree as a fulltime student
  • U.S. citizen, permanent resident, dreamer, or AB540 student
  • Latino or Latina
  • Firstgeneration college student
  • Participate in the United Way AVID Program, extracurricular activities, community service, or employment
  • Exhibit strong academic achievement
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Anaheim High School, Century High School, Cypress Charter High School, Godinez Fundamental High School, Huntington Beach High School, Katella High School, Los Amigos High School, Middle College High School, Santa Ana High School, Savanna High School, Segerstrom High School, Westminster High School
    Citizenship Status
    California AB 540, Current DACA Status, Not a U.S. Citizen, Pending DACA Application, U.S. Citizen, Other, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Work
    Situation
    First-Generation College Student
    College Readiness Program Participation
    AVID

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