Scholarships Information for Students
The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memories of two remarkable women who had an amazing impact on the proprietary school sector in California. The Memorial Scholarship Program consists of four $5,000 cash awards for students currently enrolled in CAPPS Member Schools who show great promise in the Allied Health fields or in Cosmetology/Esthetics/Massage disciplines.
Award Dates and Deadlines
To be eligible for these scholarships students must already be enrolled in a CAPPS Member School (see the Member Directory here to confirm school membership) and must complete the application form found here. CAPPS will begin accepting scholarship applications on May 1, 2009. All applications and supporting materials must be received by the CAPPS Office no later than 5:00 pm on August 31, 2009. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee and students will be informed of their award status by mail after September 18, 2009.
Special Awards Presentation: The four students who will receive the 2009 CAPPS Memorial Scholarship award will be honored during an awards presentation at the CAPPS Annual Conference (October 14-16, 2009) in Los Angeles, CA. The honored students will be presented with a plaque honoring their achievement and will each be given a check for $5,000 during the awards presentation. (Travel arrangements to/from the conference will be coordinated between the student’s school and the CAPPS office.)
Send Application Materials to:
California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS)
CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Fund
400 Capitol Mall, Suite 1560
Sacramento, CA 95814
To Qualify For Both Scholarships:
- You must be a US citizen and reside in California.
- You must be enrolled in a CAPPS Member School. Listing can be found at www.cappsonline.org in the Member Directory. A transcript or other proof of enrollment must be submitted with this application.
- You must submit an application with a 1-2 page essay (please see the application for exact details).
- You must provide three letters of recommendation (please see the application for exact details).
- You must have a high school diploma or the equivalent as approved by the State of California
- The application and all supporting documents must be sent together in one envelope.
Download the Complete Instructions and Application Here
For more information on the CAPPS Scholarships please contact the CAPPS Office at info@cappsonline.org.
The following are not CAPPS sponsored scholarships but are posted here for your convenience. If you find that a link is no longer working, please email the CAPPS office at info@cappsonline.org. Thank you.
| General Scholarship Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Description | Web Address |
| CA Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program | Postsecondary | CA Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program |
| American Express Travel Scholarship | Must be enrolled in a Travel & Tourism program through a four year University or proprietary travel school. High school students not eligible. | American Express Travel Scholarship |
| Holland America Line-Westours, Inc. Scholarship | Must be enrolled in a Travel & Tourism program through a four year University or proprietary travel school. High school students not eligible. | Holland America Line-Westours, Inc. Scholarship |
| Northern CA Chapter/Richard Epping Scholarship | Must be enrolled in a Travel & Tourism program through a four year University or proprietary travel school. The establishment must be located in Northern California or Northern Nevada. | Northern CA Chapter/Richard Epping Scholarship |
| Princess Cruises and Princess Tours Scholarship | Must be enrolled in a Travel & Tourism program through a four year University or proprietary travel school. High school students not eligible. | Princess Cruises and Princess Tours Scholarship |
| Pacific Northwest Chapter/William Hunt Scholarship Fund | Must be an employee or be enrolled in a Travel & Tourism program through a four year University or proprietary travel school. High school students not eligible. | Pacific Northwest Chapter/William Hunt Scholarship Fund |
| A.J. Spielman Scholarship | Each applicant must be re-entering the job market by being currently enrolled or scheduled to attend a recognized proprietary travel school. | A.J. Spielman Scholarship |
| The Frank H Buck Scholarship | The Frank H. Buck Scholarships benefit exceptional, ambitious young people who possess leadership potential as well as a commitment to their school, community and family. Financial need and high academic standing are important, but are not necessarily prerequisites. Race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age and national origin have no influence in the selection of scholars. | The Frank H. Buck Scholarship |
| California Hawaii Elks Association Scholarships | A variety of different scholarships and awards. See the listing for "vocational grant". | California-Hawaii Elks Association Scholarships |
| SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund | The program rewards the best and brightest students engaged in studies leading to a career in the automotive aftermarket or a related field. For a complete list of the past scholarship winners or to access a SEMA scholarship application, click on the hyperlinks below. | SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund |
| Cal Grant C | Must be a CA resident pursuing a vocationally-oriented course of study at a community college, two year program within a college or vocational school in CA. | Cal Grant C |
| Jeanette Rankin Foundation Award | Applicant must be a low income woman, 35 years or older, a U.S. citizen and accepted or enrolled in a an accredited program of technical / vocational training. | Jeanette Rankin Foundation Award |
| The Bradley Foundation Vocational and Trade Scholars Program | Applicants must be enrolled as a student in an accredited vocational, trade school or recognized agency of vocational training. | The Bradley Foundation Vocational and Trade Scholars Program |
| Flipnut Innovations, LLC General Education Scholarship | Technical School | Flipnut Innovations, LLC General Education Scholarship |
| CA Housing Authority of Alameda County Scholarship | Applicant must reside in one of the Housing Authority owned properties or be an active participant in the family self sufficiency program. Applicant must plan to attend a licensed vocational school or trade apprenticeship program. | CA Housing Authority of Alameda County Scholarship |
| CA Housing Authority of the city of Los Angeles (HACLA) Scholarship | Must be a resident (minimum of 6 months) of HACLA developments. Must have at least a cumulative 2.5 G.P.A. Proof of registration/enrollment in vocational program. | CA Housing Authority of the city of Los Angeles (HACLA) Scholarship |
| Benjamin Cummings Allied Health Student Scholarship | Allied Health | Benjamin Cummings Allied Health Student Scholarship |
| AHBAI Cosmetology Scholarship | Cosmetology Scholarship: To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have an 85% or higher average in school and must have completed a minimum of 300 hours. | AHBAI Cosmetology Scholarship |
| 2007 NCA Sally Beauty Scholarship | To be eligible you must be a High School graduate under the age of 26. | 2007 NCA Sally Beauty Scholarship |
| The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation | Only Cosmetology students will be considered for an award (this includes barber schools, but not esthetician training.) | Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation |
| O P I Scholarship | You must be enrolled or in the process of enrolling at an O P I Preferred Cosmetology School. | OPI Scholarship |
| The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Scholarship | Applications are accepted from high school seniors or graduates who have not had any prior training in the category of the competition that they are entering. The competition is open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents only. | Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising Scholarship |
| ASAHP Scholarship of Excellence Award | Candidates must be enrolled in a college or school that is an institutional member of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. | ASAHP Scholarship of Excellence Award |
| My Turn Essay Competition | Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be a domestic student in the U.S. This is a freshman year award. Must be a current high school student intending to attend a college or university followinghigh school. | My Turn Essay Competition |
| Citi/Scholastic National Essay Contest | Must be a domestic student in the US. This is a freshman year award. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Must be a high school sophomore or older at time of application. | Citi/Scholastic National Essay Contest |
| State-scholarships.com Scholarship Program | This scholarship is available for international students and domestic students in the US. This is an undergraduate and/or graduate award. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Must be a high school senior or older at time of application. | State-scholarships.com Scholarship Program |
| Abbott and Fenner Scholarship | This award is available to international students and domestic students in the US. This is an undergraduate and/or graduate award. Must be between the ages of 16 and 30. Must be a high school junior or senior or be currently registered in any accredited postsecondary institution. | Abbott and Fenner Scholarship |
| Leonardo-DaVinci.org Essay Contest | This award is available to international students and domestic students in the US. This is an undergraduate and/or graduate award. Must be between the ages of 16 and 25. Must be a currently enrolled high school or college student. | Leonardo-DaVinci.org Essay Contest |
| College Answer Scholarship Search | This is a scholarship listing service. You must register to search for applicable scholarships. | College Answer Sweepstakes |
| Fast Web | This is a scholarship listing service. You must register to search for applicable scholarships. | Fast Web |