Creating Opportunity. Ensuring Success

The Omega Nu Scholarship program is one of the largest in Santa Cruz County. The program was established in 1957 to assist qualified students who are planning to attend public California universities or colleges. These scholarships are based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Over the past six years almost $600,000 has been awarded to local high school and college students. The amount awarded each year is dependent on the proceeds from the annual Omega Nu fund raisers. The eligibility and general requirements are listed below. Last year $83,000 was awarded in new and renewal scholarships to students in the County of Santa Cruz.  For more information email: omeganuscscholarships@gmail.com or contact the local high school counseling offices.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

High School Seniors currently enrolled at Aptos, Harbor, Santa Cruz, Soquel, San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz Charter Schools

Cabrillo College Students who are graduates of the above local high schools and will be transferring to a UC or CSU in the fall

General Requirements

For high school seniors an overall GPA of 3.2, and/or college potential as recommended by a counselor

For Cabrillo a 3.0 GPA or higher

Students must be in need of financial assistance

Students must plan to attend a public California State College or University

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are available in early February from the following high school and college counseling offices:

  • Aptos

  • Harbor

  • Santa Cruz

  • Soquel

  • San Lorenzo Valley

  • Scotts Valley

  • Santa Cruz Charter Schools

  • Cabrillo College (Information available on website)

Application deadline: Due to the changes in schooling this year, completed applications can be submitted via mail or email by MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020. If mailed, postmark should be NO LATER than Friday, April 10. Cabrillo College applications should be mailed to: PO BOX 1696, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 by Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Selection Process:  The Scholarship Committee will pre-screen all applicants and tentatively interviews for the top applicants will be in early May. 

Date of Awards: The scholarship recipients will be notified by mail usually within two weeks of the interview.