John George Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship of $2000 may be awarded annually to a qualified and selected applicant from any SCUSD high school.
Qualifications
All graduating SCUSD seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Students must plan to enroll full time at an accredited 4-year college or university for the upcoming fall term. The scholarship may not be deferred by the recipient.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by March 31 of each year.
Process
Include the following:
Put your name and date of submission at the top of each page.
All decisions are at the complete discretion of the SCSF Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be notified by June of each year. Official proof of enrollment/registration from the institution must be received by October of the year awarded.
Send questions to info@santaclaraschoolsfoundation.org.
Qualifications
All graduating SCUSD seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply. Students must plan to enroll full time at an accredited 4-year college or university for the upcoming fall term. The scholarship may not be deferred by the recipient.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by March 31 of each year.
Process
Include the following:
- Completed application;
- Unofficial transcript (attach as a PDF);
- Letter of Recommendation from guidance counselor, teacher, coach, or other adult who knows you personally (attach as a Microsoft Word document); and
- Responses to BOTH essay questions below (attach as a Microsoft Word document).
- Question #1: Discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart from other well-qualified applicants (250 words or less).
- Question #2: If you had the authority to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make and why? (500 words or less).
Put your name and date of submission at the top of each page.
All decisions are at the complete discretion of the SCSF Scholarship Committee. Recipients will be notified by June of each year. Official proof of enrollment/registration from the institution must be received by October of the year awarded.
Send questions to info@santaclaraschoolsfoundation.org.
