2025 EXP Scholarship Applications

Description

EXP Scholarships support the college and career dreams of our students and alumni. By completing the application, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Application deadline is: Friday, March 28, 2025, 11:59pm

ELIGIBILITY

High School Seniors:

·       Must be a graduating senior who has participated in an EXP program or signature event* while enrolled in one of EXP-supported high schools**

·       Plan to enroll in college at least half-time in the fall of 2025, as defined by the accredited community or junior college, university, or vocational/technical program.

·       Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

ITEP/EXP Alumni:

·       Must be either:

a)     A past participant of an EXP program or signature event* while enrolled in one of EXP-support high schools**, or:

b)     A past participant of Fuel Your Future boot camp or Level Up workshops.

·       Plan to enroll in college at least half-time in the summer or fall of 2025, as defined by the accredited community or junior college, university, or vocational/technical program.

·       Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50.

* EXP programs and signature events include:

Ÿ GPS Your Future®                      Ÿ EXP Internship Program: Powered by Prologis

Ÿ Women in STEM Career Day      Ÿ US Coast Guard Day of Discovery

Ÿ Young Fellows Program              Ÿ Guest Speaker Series / Panel Discussions

Ÿ Career EXPedition:Cal Maritime Ÿ Level Up: Professional Development Program

Ÿ Industry Coaching                                      for Young Adults

Ÿ Job Shadow Day                         Ÿ Fuel Your Future: Young Adult Leadership and

Ÿ Workplace tours                                        Professional Skills Boot Camp

Ÿ College tours                               Ÿ Career Success Explorer Mentorship Program

** EXP-supported high schools are:

Ÿ Barstow High School               Ÿ Leuzinger High School

Ÿ Carson High School                 Ÿ Manuel Dominguez High School

Ÿ Central High School                 Ÿ Nathaniel Narbonne High School

Ÿ Gardena High School               Ÿ Phineas Banning High School

Ÿ Intellectual Virtues Academy       Ÿ Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School

Ÿ Lawndale High School              Ÿ San Pedro High School

Ÿ Beckman High School               Ÿ Tustin High School

Ÿ Foothill High School                  Ÿ Vista Meridian Charter Academy

Ÿ Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science 

Ÿ Hillview High School

CRITERIA

Scholarships are awarded based on a broad view of the applicant’s character, academic ability, professional interest, and dedication to the community and career. The Scholarship Committee will use a selection rubric that considers the following components: the applicant’s essays, work/volunteer experience, list of extracurricular activities and/or awards, letter of recommendation, and GPA. Essay responses, letters of recommendation, and volunteer experience will be weighted most.

ANNOUNCEMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

Scholarship winners will be notified in April 2025 and are expected to attend the 2025 Oceans of Opportunity Awards and Scholarship Celebration in the evening of Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach.  

Should you experience any problems while preparing your application, please contact:

·       Patty Negrette, Senior Program Manager: (562) 552-4013 or patty@expfuture.org.

·       Devyn Dupree, Program Coordinator: (424) 567-2881 or devyn@expfuture.org. 

Cost - Free