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SCHOLARSHIPS
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Local Scholarship Highlights!!!!
Flex about Scholarships- April 1st in the Career Center. For Seniors. Find out more about the scholarship process & which scholarships are available to Vista and FCUSD Seniors.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST- Here
**New!** Clark Memorial scholarship (1) $500 & (1) $250 for a Vista Senior year
- Graduating Vista Senior
- Maintained 3.5 GPA during Jr & Senior
- Personal Bio
- “Volunteer resume”
- Essay
Applicaiton Here
**New!**Julie Fukui Memorial Scholarship $1,000 (2) for Vista Seniors (1 Female & 1 Male)
Scholarship Requirements:
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Applicant must be a senior at Vista during the 2023-24 academic year.
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Applicant must have participated in athletics at Vista for a minimum of two years (one year at varsity level). Student sport trainers are eligible.
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Minimum GPA is 3.0 (weighted, UC/CSU weighting).
Application Here with additional information included. Deadline April 20, 2024. Please see Mrs. Muñoz in the Career Center for specific submission instructions & additional details.
Folsom Rotary Annes Scholarship (2) $1,000 for Vista Seniors!
Scholarship Requirement:
- Graduating Vista Senior, who will be attending a 2 year or 4 year college or Technical/Trade school in Fall 2024
- GPA between 3.0-3.75
- Complete application
- Official Transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Essay
Application Here. Deadline April 5th to Mrs. Muñoz in the Career Center.
Folsom Police Foundation Scholarship (2) $2,500 for Vista Seniors!
- Must be a Folsom Resident
- Be accepted to a College or University
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Deadline postmarked by April 15, 2024
Application Here
W.H. Nichols Scholarship $1,000 for one Vista Seniors!
Scholarship requirements:
- Graduating Vista Senior
- Provide evidence of acceptance to a Junior college, College, University or Trade school
- Topic Essay 200-400 words
- Completed Application
- Deadline: Must be received in the mail or received in person by May 10, 2024
Application- Here
**New!** Folsom Youth Basketball Association- Shooting Stars Scholarship (5) $2,000 for Vista & FHS Seniors
- Be a graduating Senior from Vista or FHS
- Write a statement of how FYBA has impacted your life or will impact your future plans
- Submit Application via Email to Mr. Greenebaum president@folsomyouthbasketball.com Subject: Shooting Stars Scholarship- "Your name"-Vista.
FYBA website and Application (download section) HERE
Folsom Garden Club- $500-$1,000 Scholarship for a Vista or FHS Senior!
Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicant must be a California resident and one of the following:
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A resident (permanent home address) of the City of Folsom or be an approved transfer student at Folsom High School or Vista del Lago High School.
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Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in order to apply.
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Applicant must be a student at Folsom High School or Vista del Lago High School who will be entering their freshmen year at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2023.
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Applicant must be majoring in: Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Forestry, Agronomy, Conservation, Plant Pathology, Environmental Concerns and/or other closely related subjects.
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Turn in completed Application packet
- Deadline- Must be postmarked by April 1,2024
Application & for more information visit https://www.folsomgarden.org/2023-scholarship-senior-high-school/
Folsom Athletic Association (FAA) Scholarships $1,000-$1,500 (Multiple Scholarships for Vista & FHS Seniors)
Scholarship Requirements:
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Must be a graduating senior from Folsom High School or Vista del Lago High School.
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Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for four years of high school.
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Must have been involved in sports and extracurricular activities, emphasizing service to others and the community. Qualifying sports: all high school level sports, cheer, private club (baseball, volleyball, basketball, swim, etc.), equestrian, martial arts, mountain biking, extreme sports, snow, ice skating, hunting, angling, or archery.
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Must be planning to attend a two-year junior college, four-year university, military, law enforcement, fire academy, trade, or technical school.
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-oRuVYkysSBk92FsKaXsN6Q3nkEhSrpkrRWy2an86gx0Qvg/viewform
Cover Letter:
Applications are Due April 5th. Interviews April 17th.
Ken Grossfeld Scholarship (FAA) $1,500 For a Vista or FHS Senior!
Award: A $1,500 scholarship to one senior from Folsom High School or Vista del Lago High School.
Scholarship Requirements:
1. Must be a graduating senior from Folsom High School or Vista del Lago High School.
2. Must be a Folsom resident.
3. Must have a minimum 3.3 GPA for four years of high school.
4. Must have been involved in Sports & extracurricular activities throughout their high school years.Application Procedure:
1. Complete the application via Google Forms.
2. Include an unofficial transcript.
3. Applicants must submit a written essay with the application form with details of their
extracurricular activities and commitments during high school.Please keep the essay length to 2 pages, with 12-font double-spaced, and cover the following:-
Your academic and extracurricular accomplishments.
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Any obstacles/barriers you experienced and how you overcame them.
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How your accomplishments will help you achieve your future goals.
Application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKBIBEzNQ_S02JGjojiLPCYDCaZiB7ywQDHp7vS8twLQrdQQ/viewform
The FAA & Ken Grossfeld Scholarship applications are Due April 5th. Interviews April 17th
Natomas Lodge No.64 Celebration of Public Schools Scholarship $1,000 FCUSD senior
Eligiblity:
- US Citizen
- GPA 2.5 or higher
- Graduating Senior from FCUSD Highschool who will be attending a 2 year or 4 year college or Technical/Trade school in Fall 2024
- Brief statement
- Completed application
- Transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Deadline- Must be postmarked by April 1,2024
Application- Here
Sacramento Area Firefighters (Local 522) Scholarship Program $1,000 (2)
Eligibility Requirements:
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Application
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500 word Essay
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No GPA or required activities or Majors
- Deadline- Must be postmarked by April 1,2024
Please review Application for additional details.
Folsom American Legion Post 362 Scholarship (3) $1,000
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be the child or grandchild of someone who is a current member of American Legion Post 362, currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, or a military veteran.
- Applicant must present evidence of acceptance to a College, University or Trade school.
- Applicant must identify the parent or grandparent
- Applicant will write an essay of not more than 400 words, or less than 200 words entitled "What Veterans have contributed to this Country and Community". This essay must be typewritten and attached to this application.
Applications in the Career Center. Deadline April 5, 2024.
Pansy Carrick (Soroptomist) Medical Scholaship- (1) $1,500
Eligibilty:
- Graduating Female Senior persuing education in the medical field
- Greater Sacrameto area resident
- Good academic standing
- Demonstrate Service and Leadership
- Financial need to obtain education in the medical feild
Due April 15, 2024 (postmarked) or emailed. Cover letter and Application Here
REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST- Here
Sacramento Regional Community Foundation Website
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