Gearing up for college? Well it's no secret that requires cash. Lots of it. More than ever.
So to help students find opportunities to afford higher education, counselors at Mar Vista High School compile a monthly list of scholarships.
Fastweb.com, the San Diego County Office of Education and other websites have lists of scholarships as well.
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On this month's list:
Top Ten List Scholarship 2012, which asks students to list the top 10 reasons they should receive the scholarship, awards $1,000 to the winner
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Share why you have contributed to the greater good and receive the $5,000 Lead with Your Heart scholarship
Navy ROTC Scholarships, which offers up to $180,000
Teenager of the Month, which offers up to $500
2012 Young Artists Competition, which offers up to $1,500
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