Taft High School Scholarship Information- 2025

 Congratulations, you are about to apply for 16 scholarships worth thousands of dollars for Taft High seniors using one common application.  To apply for these scholarships, you will be completing one online application form.  Below are some important tips to submit a successful application:

1. When asked for your email, please use your personal email rather than your LCSD email.  
2. You will be asked to download the following documents:

• High school transcript
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (Some scholarships will require additional recommendations)
• General Essay: Describe five things that will help us get to know you that aren't already reflected in this application.
  For example, greatest experiences, people who've influenced you, your bucket list items, future career goals, greatest lessons you've learned, things you hope to achieve, dreams and aspirations, what or who inspires you, trials or tribulations, etc.
  
• Some scholarships will ask for additional documents.

       3.   Not all students will be eligible for all scholarships.  Eligibility will be          determined by the answers you provide.

       4.  Important Dates:

                   Scholarship Portal Opens:  January 22, 2025

                   Scholarship Portal Closes:  April 15, 2025  11:59pm

       5.  You will be able to exit your application and complete it at a later time.

      6.  Some scholarships require an additional essay.  Last year, some of these scholarships had few applicants because of the extra essay.  It is worth your effort to submit the essay!!

      7.  Check out the downloadable PDF below describing the scholarships Taft High seniors are eligible.

      8.  Scholarship awardees will be announced at the Senior Awards night in May.  

      9.  Click below to start the application process.  Good Luck!!!!!