Scholarships

Application must be received by Friday, February 24, 2012

All scholarships awarded through the Visalia Education Foundation are for Visalia Unified School District senior students and require the following:

     1.    Complete Application
     2.    Essay (must be only one page, one-sided)
     3.    Letter of Recommendation
     4.    High School Transcript

Please be sure your name appears on every page that is submitted. All applications will be reviewed - there is no limit on the applications that can be submitted per school site. 

Chan Asian-American Scholarship: 1 @ $250
For a student of Asian/American descent, strong academics and contribution to school or community. Student must have a 3.0 grade point average or better.

Community Scholarship: 5 @ $250
One scholarship will be awarded to each High School for an outstanding and deserving student. Student must have a 3.0 grade point average or better.

Frances Cutler Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $2,000
Financial need will not be a determining factor. This student must have a 3.5 or better grade point average. Student receiving scholarship must be enrolled in college full time.

Exchange Club Scholarship: 1 @ $250
For a student who has overcome adversity and has a sense of American patriotism, and love of country. Student must have a 3.0 grade point average or better.

Monte Melikonian Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $1000
One scholarship will be awarded to a highly accomplished Mt. Whitney student. This scholarship is not based on religion or national origin. Student must have a 3.5 GPA or better.

Annie Mitchell Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $2,000
Financial needs will not be a determining factor. This student must have a 3.5 or better grade point average and be continuing their studies in the area of education or history. Student receiving scholarship must be enrolled in college full time.

Visalia Education Foundation Scholarship: 4 @ $1000
For students who have been involved in performing or visual arts most of their high school years. Your letter of recommendation should come from a teacher in the arts. Grade point average must be at least a 3.5. One scholarship will be awarded to each of the four high schools.

Frances C. Smith Horticultural: 1 @ $100
This scholarship is awarded to a student continuing in their education in agriculture or related studies.  Must have a 3.5 grade point average or better.

Visalia Women’s Civic Club: 2 @ $500
This student must have a 3.0 or better grade point average. Students pursuing certificates of completion in a program, i.e. fire, police, medical. EMT from an accredited school will be considered.

Dr. Richard Howard Ehrgott Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $250
This scholarship is based on financial need. It will be given to a student studying in the field of education. Student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Evelyn M. Alexander Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $7,500
This scholarship is for a Redwood High School student based on financial need. Recipient must have been accepted to a four-year college or university and must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Extra-curricular activities will be reviewed.

*PEO Chapter HF Scholarship: 2 @ $800
PEO is an international philanthropic education organization for women. The local chapter HF is offering a scholarship (amount TBA). The recipient must be a female graduate of a Visalia High School with a 3.0 minimum GPA. The scholarship is not based on financial need. Chapter members will review these applications.

*Julie Reed Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $250
This Memorial Scholarship is in honor of past Willow Glen PTA President, Julie Reed. The scholarship is geared toward a student who attended Willow Glen between grades 4 to 6. The student must have a 3.0 GPA or better, involved in various community service programs and active in student body activities.

*Max E Cochran Family Scholarship: 1 @ $1000
This scholarship is based on financial need. It will be given to a student studying teaching or other related educational fields. Student must have at least a 3.0 GPA and completed A-G college requirements. Student will need to be enrolled in a California State University or the University of California system.

*Tanner Berbereia Memorial Scholarship: 3 @ $1000
For students with a grade point average of 3.5 or above who will be attending a four-year university. Involvement in extracurricular activities: sports, the arts, student government, etc.

*Line Family Scholarship: 1 @ $500
One scholarship will be awarded to an accomplished, deserving Mt. Whitney student. Not limited to a student with financial need. The Line Family will review these applications. Student must have a 3.5 grade point average or better.

*Greg Riddle Memorial Scholarship: 1 @ $250
For Redwood student who is continuing their education in an agriculture related field; this scholarship is not based on financial need. Student must have a 3.0 grade point average or better.

A school representative or a representative of the Foundation will present all scholarships to the 2012 graduates. In the case of memorial scholarships, family members may desire to make the presentation. The Visalia Education Foundation will notify the schools of the arrangements on individual scholarships.