Category Archives: Annual Events

Work Ethic Scholarship Program

Skilled workers make civilized life possible!
That’s why we created the Work Ethic Scholarship Program.

Each year, we look for the next generation of aspiring workers who will work smart and hard.  The Work Ethic Scholarship Program doesn’t focus on test scores, grades, or grammar.  It’s about the people who share our values and understand the importance of work ethic, personal responsibility, delayed gratification, and a positive attitude.

https://www.mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/

Simi Valley Education Foundation

Applications  will be due in mid April, each year.

The SVEF Scholarship is awarded to one high school student from each high school — Royal High, Santa Susana High, Simi Valley High, Apollo High, Monte Vista, and Moorpark College.  Requirements for this scholarship include:

  • Must be planning to graduate this year.
  • Must be planning to attend an accredited trade school with certification within SVUSD, two-year college, or four-year college.
  • In addition to a completed application, a one page typed personal essay submitted summarizing your hopes and goals for the future, plus a summary of your leadership and work experiences (both paid and volunteer) at your high school and in the community.

For more information, visit their website: https://www.svef.org/programs/scholarships/

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program

Honoring both our nation’s 40th President and his lasting legacy of leadership, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program awards Ventura County, Calif., high school seniors who exemplify outstanding leadership skills and personal character with a total of $50,000 in scholarships annually.

The deadline to apply is February 7, 2020

Visit their website for more information: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ronald-reagan-presidential-foundation-scholars-program/

Great Communicator Debate Series

The Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Debate Series was founded to develop engaged, informed, and conscientious citizen leaders by hosting a national series of high school debates. The debates search for students who can effectively use logic, evidence, and personality to communicate their ideas, just as Ronald Reagan did throughout his life.

Competitors who qualify for the National Championship receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California. The three day trip will include a private tour of the library, dinner under the wings of Air Force One, and a chance to meet an extraordinary group of young leaders.  The competitors will compete for his/her share of the $50,000 scholarship prize.

Engaging in civil discourse is a hallmark of American democracy, and this debate series encourages you to join the conversation on issues our country faces.

Visit their website for deadlines and more details: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/great-communicator-debate-series/

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President by rewarding college-bound high school seniors who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education. Through the generous support of GE, this national program annually awards $10,000 renewable scholarships to numerous students.

The deadline is January 3, 2020

Visit their website for more information: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

College Board Opportunity Scholarships

Turn Your Efforts Into Scholarships!

The College Board has launched a new scholarship program with $5 million of scholarships each year, beginning with the class of 2020.

The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to all class of 2020 students in the United States, Puerto Rico and the US territories. Students in the class of 2021 will be eligible next year.

For more information, please see the official website: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/

Girl Scout Destinations (J,C,S,A)

Do you know a girl who is eager to travel, to have amazing adventures all across our country or even the world?

Our Council and Girl Scouts can help her get there!  Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate travel adventure for girls 11-years-old and older. Girls apply individually for trips sponsored by Girl Scout Councils or Girl Scouts of the USA to join Girl Scouts from around the world in the trip of a lifetime.

Visit the Girl Scout Destinations website for more information and application deadlines.

Not ready for this huge step this year or you missed the deadlines?  No problem!  Take a look at the types of trips available.  And start planning for next year!

Congressional Award (C,S,A,T)

The Congressional Award is the United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program is open to all youth regardless of ability, circumstance, or socioeconomic status. Participants earn Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medals. Each level involves setting goals in four program areas; Voluntary Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. Earning the Award is a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you’d like to try for the first time. You move at your own pace, on your own or with your friends. This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you are honored for achieving your own challenging goals.

The Congressional Award has no minimum grade point average requirements. It accommodates young people with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the challenge.

The minimum age to register for the program is 13.5 years and the program ends at 24 years – giving girls all of High School and college to reach their goals and earn a prestigious award!

For more information, click here to visit their website.