California Scholarships

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * Calvine High * William Daylor High * Las Flores * Rio CazaderoMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: YesPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or University,Community CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying: Career in JournalismAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesRequired Letters of Recommendation: Required 2

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * Calvine High * William Daylor High * Las Flores * Rio CazaderoMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.5Financial Need: Preference GivenPost Secondary Type of School: Completing education that will lead to employmentSpecific Requirements for Applying: Interested in history, writing, and communityAttendance Requirement: * Full-Time Student * Part-Time StudentRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesAdditional Qualifications:Essay Required. Applicant's essay needs to describe how communities are enriched by the involvement and contributions of their citizens. Applicant needs to demonstrate interest in history and writing.Required Letters of Recommendation: Required 2 - 1 school, 1 community member

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove HighMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: YesPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or University,Community College, Pursuing a 4-year degreeSpecific Requirements for Applying: Interest in Engineering, Public Administration, or Public PolicyAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesAdditional Qualifications:One scholarship will be given at each of EGUSD's traditional schools. Essay required. Essay should describe applicant's beliefs and values regarding leadership and social responsibility.Required Letters of Recommendation: Required 2 - from teachers

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: Florin HighMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 2.0Financial Need: Preference GivenPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or University,Community CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying: Pursuing Teaching CareerAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesAdditional Qualifications: Applicant should demonstrate good citizenship.Required Letters of Recommendation: Required 2

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: Elk Grove HighMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: Preference GivenSpecific Requirements for Applying: Pursuing Nursing CareerAttendance Requirement: * Full-Time Student * Part-Time StudentAdditional Qualifications: Recipient is receiving no other scholarshipRequired Letters of Recommendation: Required - 2

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * Calvine High * William Daylor High * Las Flores * Rio CazaderoMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: YesPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or UniversityOr comparable Film SchoolSpecific Requirements for Applying: Pursuing Career in Art or FilmAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentAdditional Qualifications: Essay required. Essay should speak to scholarship need and career goals. Applicant needs to demonstrate accomplishment in film or art evidenced by submission of portfolio - film reel or art (examples of art, animation, graphics)Required Letters of Recommendation: Required 3

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * Calvine High * William Daylor High * Las Flores * Rio Cazadero * EGUSD seniors, graduates, or citizen of Elk GroveMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 2.5Financial Need: YesPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or UniversityVocational College, Community CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying: Pursuing a career in Special Education TeachingAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesAdditional Qualifications:Essay required. Applicant's 500 word essay should include personal history and educational objectives. Finalists may be interviewed by representatives of this scholarship's sponsor.Required Letters of Recommendation: RequiredTwo by school employee, community member, employer, or church member.

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Monterey Trail High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * EGUSD Senior attending school in City of Elk GroveMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 2.5Financial Need: YesPost Secondary Type of School: Community CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying: Pursuing career in Construction ManagementAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentAdditional Qualifications:Applicant must be a minority (ethnic or female) with the ability to overcome adversities and set goals. His/her post-secondary program should lead to a two-year degree or certification in construction management. Finalists may be interviewed by representatives of this scholarship's sponsor.Required Letters of Recommendation: Required - 2

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: Sheldon HighMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: NoPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or UniversityCommunity CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying:Pursuing career in Business, Administrative Assistant, School employeeAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesRequired Letters of Recommendation: Required 3 - at least one addressing community service

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: Florin HighMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: YesPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or UniversityCommunity CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying: Pursuing Teaching careerAttendance Requirement: * Full-Time Student * Part-Time Student Minimum 6 units/creditsRequired Participation In Community Activities: Yes

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * Calvine High * William Daylor High * Las Flores * Rio Cazadero * One will go to an EGHS Senior, and one will go to an EGUSD SeniorMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: NoPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or UniversityVocational College, Community CollegeSpecific Requirements for Applying:Pursuing a Business, Engineering, or Trade-Related careerAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesAdditional Qualifications:Applicant needs to be a good citizen and demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skillsRequired Letters of Recommendation: Required 2 - at least one must be from an educator who can verify applicant's effective written and verbal communication skills

School/Area Eligibility For Scholarship: * Elk Grove High * Laguna Creek High * Sheldon High * Florin High * Monterey Trail High * Valley High * Franklin High * Pleasant Grove High * Calvine High * William Daylor High * Las Flores * Rio CazaderoMinimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0Financial Need: NoPost Secondary Type of School: 4 Year College or UniversitySpecific Requirements for Applying: Interest in AgricultureAttendance Requirement: Full-Time StudentRequired Participation In School Activities: YesRequired Participation In Community Activities: YesRequired Letters of Recommendation: Required 2