MESA Junior/ Senior and Scholarship Resources
We receive regular announcements of scholarship opportunities, resources and programs that we like to pass on to our juniors and seniors. This site is currently under construction but continue to check back for updates!
Opportunities
Summer Programs
- =Bank of America - Student Leader program
Apply: https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leader-eligibilitycriteria.html#fbid=cMfbQJtEZbj - NASA Stem Engagement
Apply: https://intern.nasa.gov - Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
Apply: https://hutton.fisheries.org - Smithsonian Internships
Apply: https://www.smithsonianofi.com/blog/2012/12/26/smithsonian-interns hips/ - Pathways Summer Leadership Program
Apply: https://www.whatjobs.com/job-for-Pathways-Summer-Leadership-Pr ogram-in-Stockton-coop183094243?utm_campaign=google_jobs_ap ply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic - TCEL Virtual Internship- The Center for Excellence in Life
Apply: https://www.theexcellentlifecenter.org/tcel/tcel-virtual-internship/
Prospective UC Student Events
To register for any of these events, please go to: https://ucforyou.universityofcalifornia.edu/
The UC for Everyone: UC wants You! events are for students and their families who are considering UC in future years. These events will feature current students and parents, UC faculty, and UC alumni who will share their experiences of UC.
As part of the UC for You series, UC Undergraduate Admissions will host three events for prospective Fall 2021 applicants:
The UC for Everyone: UC wants You! events are for students and their families who are considering UC in future years. These events will feature current students and parents, UC faculty, and UC alumni who will share their experiences of UC.
- September 8, 5 - 7 p.m. - If you live in rural northern California, Central Valley, Sierras, and Imperial Valley, UC invites you and your family to join us for this program. After a brief introduction to the UC system, current students from these communities will reflect on their college search process and transition from home to the UC, share their experiences at UC and discuss their perspective on the value of UC, including the financial aid process. The session will end with a live Q&A from current students and admission representatives and will include tips on how you can best present yourself on the UC Application.
- September 10, 6 - 8 p.m. - How can UC help me prepare for a career? What is research, and is it for me? Should I consider an internship, and how do I determine which one is right for me? UC community partners, educational preparation program participants and their families are invited to learn more about opportunities that await them at UC.
- October 24, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.- Students, parents, UC faculty and staff will share their experiences and insight on opportunities and options for students in the African-American, Native American, and ChicanX/LatinX communities on our campuses. The session will end with a live Q&A. This session is intended for students and their parents interested in learning about how UC campus's academic and affinity resource centers support and strengthen the history, culture and well-being of students of color.
As part of the UC for You series, UC Undergraduate Admissions will host three events for prospective Fall 2021 applicants:
- October 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - California first-year students
- October 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - California transfer students
- October 17, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Non-resident/International students
Events and Workshops
September 22nd Webinar-Engaging Students in Contextual Writing for the AP® Statistics Exam- Exam Prep Assistance. Register and learn more here.
Scholarships
Scholarships available for people across the US
1. www.fastweb.com
-Various scholarships are found through here. They match you based upon major, if
you’re still in high school, year in college, etc. These filters make it easy to find what
you’re looking for in order to suit your needs.
1. www.fastweb.com
-Various scholarships are found through here. They match you based upon major, if
you’re still in high school, year in college, etc. These filters make it easy to find what
you’re looking for in order to suit your needs.
- www.scholarships.com
-Scholarships here are updated daily, with different categories to search through. - https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search#!welcome
-This includes scholarships and other types of financial aid - https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
-Very user-friendly; easy-to-browse categories and matches you to scholarships.
- https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/scholarships/state/california-scholarships/
-This link takes you to 15 lists of scholarships that seek to aid CA students pay for their education. - https://www.raise.me/scholarship/locations/california -Lists numerous available scholarships for CA residents
- https://www.collegescholarships.com/local/california-scholarships
-Includes various links to scholarships, as well as some relating to specific counties within the state
- Ask your college/guidance counselor about any known scholarships in the area.
- Some scholarships can be found from your local churches, mosques, synagogues, or
other religious communities. - Places like Rotary Clubs or other local branches of organizations may have available
scholarships - Your employer, or perhaps your parents’ employers may also provide scholarships