* Young woman age 16 to 26 * Current resident of San Mateo County * United States citizen or legal resident * Demonstrated financial hardship This fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. The award is for young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles.

A scholarship for female, community college students. This program was established in 2007 through a generous gift from Marie A. Calderilla who believed deeply in the importance of education. The purpose of this scholarship is to enable women to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. Students may be graduating seniors or current residents of San Mateo or Santa Clara counties planning to attend a college in the San Mateo County Community College District (Canada College, San Mateo Community College, and Skyline Community College). The selection committee looks for academic promise, women who have demonstrated that they are committed to obtaining an education and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and perseverance. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years (provided students maintain part-time or full-time enrollment status, a 2.5 GPA and have established an educational plan). Students enrolled in a four-year degree program at a San Mateo County Community College District college are eligible for up to 4 years of funding. * San Mateo or Santa Clara County graduating high school senior or current San Mateo or Santa Clara resident planning to attend a college in the San Mateo County Community College District (Canada College, San Mateo Community College, and Skyline Community College) * Female student * Demonstrated financial hardship * Serious about improving their life through education

Must be an undocumented student of Chicano / Latino descent graduating senior who will enroll in an accredited college or university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the academic year in which you are applying. * Must demonstrate academic promise and must demonstrate their academic potential whether by GPA, college acceptance, recommendations, or essay. * Student must demonstrate financial need.

This scholarship provides support for victims of domestic violence in their quest to achieve personal freedom, physical safety, and economic independence through education. Scholarships are for educational attainment at a 2- or 4-year college or University, certified vocational training program, or other educational curricula approved by Human Options.

Scholarships are open to graduating high school, college and graduate students who are active in South Florida's lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

Essay contest. Three categories: grades 6-8, grades 9-12 and undergraduate. Essay is based on interview with a contemporary woman mathematician or statistician. Essay should be between 500-1000 words in length. Essays will be judged by a panel of mathematicians on content, grammar, and presentation.

Essay contest. Essay should be based primarily on an interview with a woman currently working in a mathematical career. This contest is open to students in the following categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and College Undergraduate.

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Open to children or grandchildren of president club members who plan to attend college in fall.

A woman who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply: * Survived intimate partner abuse & has been separated from their abuser a minimum of one year; * Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States; * Has applied to or is officially accepted into an accredited course of study at a United States institution; * Demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance; * Exhibits a strong desire and the ability to complete a training and/or academic program; * Has a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market; and * Has sought services from a non-profit, domestic violence agency for a minimum of 6 consecutive months, and this agency is willing act as sponsor by mentoring and providing support to the student throughout her educational experience.