Scholarships

Apply Now

There are two ways to apply for a Garfield Alumni Foundation Scholarship - right now online before the 2nd Friday in April or turned in to the GHS Career Center no later than the 2nd Friday in April.

General Applicant Criteria:

You must be a GHS Graduating Senior
Grade Point Average of 3.0 minimum
Completed Application (either online or turn in at GHS Career Center)
Signed Media Release Form (turn in to the GHS Career Center if applying online)
2 Letters of Recommendation from teachers, guidance counselor, community members, employer, or clergyperson
Short Written Essay answering "Tell us about a personal quality, accomplishments, or volunteer experience that is important to you and describe how this relates to your future endeavor"

Deadline: 2nd Friday of April

Apply Online

We suggest that before applying online

that you print a hard copy of the application

and prepare your answers and then fill them

in online. You must answer all questions and

include all requested documents uploaded and

the completed Media Release form must be turned

in to GHS Career Center.

Important - If you apply on-line you must

turn in a hard copy of the Media Release Form

with signatures to the GHS Career Center

or your online application may

be rejected.

Deadline - by noon on the 2nd Friday in April

Turn In Application at GHS Career Center

• Print the Application Package

• Answer all questions on the application

• Attach required documents (Essay, 2 Letters of Recommendation)

• Media Release must be filled out and signed

• Turn in all documents to the GHS Career Center

Deadline: No later than the 2nd Friday of April

scholarshippackage.pdf

Success Stories Coming Soon

Watch this section as we follow our Scholarship Recipients with interviews, pictures, and updates on their progress and how the Foundation's Scholarship Award has impacted their lives. You can see your donations at work from the student's perspective.

2011 Alumni Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Campos, Jonathan

Gamez, Krystal A.

Gonzalez, Gerardo

Lopez, Alexis A.

Munoz, Alfredo

Ochoa, Elizabeth

Rodriguez, Francisco E.

Rosas, Nicki M.

Pacheco, Wendy E.

Quintero, Ivette

Uriarte, Ilene J.

2011 Dollars for Scholars Recipients

Alfaro, David F.

Hernandez, Stephanie Y.

Laroue, David G.

Limon, Jose

Mojarro, Teresa

Macias, Lluvia E.

Ramirez, Ruby

Rosales, Daniel

Ortiz, Nestor Y.

Sandoval, Julian

Soto, Adriana

2010 Alumni Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Aguilar-Jimenez, Jimena / Cal Lutherne University

Alonso, Liliana / UC Santa Barbara

Alvisuarez, Irving / US Santa Barbara

Perez, Erick / UCLA

Ramirez, Sandra / UC Berkeley

Ramos, Esmeralda / East Los Angeles College

Rodriguez, Kimberly / UC Davis

2010 Dollars for Scholars Recipients

Arellano, Crystal / unknown

Bueno, Violet / East Los Angeles College

Duran, Kevin / El Camino College

Escobar, Leticia / East Los Angeles College

Lopez, Luis Eduardo / unknown

Lucas, Ivan / unknown

Ortega, Jocelyn / unknown

Solis, Daniel / UC Santa Barbara

Soto, David / University of Merced

FAQ

English | Español

Do I need to attend a 4-year university?

No, you can also attend a community college, trade/vocational school or private school located in the United States.

Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen?

No.

Will you ask my parents for IRS forms?

No, IRS forms are not required as the Garfield Alumni Foundation is a non-profit foundation and not a state or federally funded foundation.

Do I need to be enrolled full time?

No, however, you must be enrolled in the equivalent of 6 to 8 units.

Do I have to pay back the award?

No, however, there is an exception. If you do not attend one of the qualifying educational institutions, you must refund all of the money awarded to you back to the Garfield Alumni Foundation by December 31st of the same year awarded.

Where do I submit my application?

You may apply on line now (Apply Online) or at the Garfield High School Career Center.

What is the deadline to apply?

Each year the submission deadline is on or before the 2nd Friday of April.

How will I know if I have been awarded?

You will be notified via mail no later than April 30th of the year you apply.

How do I pick up my award?

You can pick up your award at the Garfield High School Bookstore with the proper identification.

What if I have more questions?

You may contact us via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call out Hot Line at (323) 266-0100

Español

¿Tengo que asistir a una universidad de 4 años?

No, también pueden asistir a un colegio comunitario, el comercio / escuela de formación profesional o en la escuela privada situada en Estados Unidos.

¿Tengo que ser un ciudadano de EE.UU.?

No.

¿Va a pedir a mis padres por las formas del IRS?

No, los formularios del IRS no son necesarios como el Garfield Alumni Foundation es una fundación sin fines de lucro y no un estado o una fundación con fondos federales.

¿Tengo que estar inscrito a tiempo completo?

No, sin embargo, usted debe estar inscrito en el equivalente de 6 a 8 unidades.

¿Tengo que pagar la beca?

No, sin embargo, hay una excepción. Si usted no asiste a una de las instituciones educativas de calificación, deberá devolver la totalidad de los fondos otorgados a usted de nuevo a la Fundación Garfield Alumni por 31 de diciembre del mismo año recibió.

¿Dónde debo presentar mi solicitud?

Usted puede solicitar en línea ahora (Solicitar En Línea) o en la Garfield High School Career Center.

¿Cuál es la fecha límite para solicitar?

Cada año, la fecha límite de presentación es en o antes del segundo viernes de abril.

¿Cómo sabré si me han concedido?

Se le notificará por correo a más tardar el 30 de el año en que se aplican de abril.

¿Cómo puedo recoger mi beca?

Usted puede recoger su beca en la Garfield High School Librería con la debida identificación.

¿Qué pasa si tengo más preguntas?

Puede comunicarse con nosotros por correo electrónico en el enlace This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it o llamar a Línea Directa en (323) 266-0100

Qualifying Criteria

The Criteria is two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, community leader and clergy person. Grade Point Average 3.0 and written essay.