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13 | Aawok Troy Fletcher Memorial Scholarship Fund | Troy Fletcher was a remarkable Yurok leader and champion for causes important to the Yurok people and culture. He filled many roles in his work with the Yurok Tribe, from starting his career as a fisheries biologist counting fish in the Klamath River, to directing the Fisheries Department as it developed the technical and policy expertise to protect Tribal fishing rights, to helping to guide the Tribe through difficult natural resource issues impacting Tribal water and fishing rights, to leading the Tribe as its executive director. His tireless work to restore the Klamath River and its fishery resources, in all of these roles, was an inspiration to all around him. His vision and leadership brought together diverse partners, built new management relationships, and established a bold and innovative vision for Yurok ancestral territory. The purpose of this scholarship is to further Troy's vision for the Yurok people: promoting education of Yurok tribal members in the field of natural resources. | Origin: Yurok Tribal Members Level: Current College Students Field of Study: Natural Resources (including land acquisition, biology, fisheries, water issues, natural resource restoration, watershed restoration, wildlife management and other aspects related to natural resources, such as policy making. Federal Indian law and policy making as they related to natural resource management are also acceptable fields of study.) Additonal Requirements: 500-1000 word essay addressing the following: Choose one area of Natural Resources and explain why you chose that area, what contribution you hope to make to that field, and how you would implement that change based on Yurok values and history. GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Albert & Irene Benzinger Memorial Scholarship Fund | Albert was born in 1903, the third generation of his family in Humboldt County. Active in high school sports, he graduated from Eureka High School in 1921 and from UC Berkeley in 1926. His creative work in electrical engineering was cut short by the Depression and he returned to Eureka, eventually operating a radio and TV service business until retirement in 1968. In 1941, Albert married Irene Potter, a self-taught artist. In addition to painting, gardening, and politics, she loved sketching plans for compact and efficient houses. This scholarship, established by the Benzinger family, will recognize students eligible for membership in the Humboldt Pioneers Society who are graduates of Eureka High School and majoring or prepared to major in a field related to electronics or architecture. | Origin: Eureka High School Level: Graduating High School Seniors Financial Aid: All things being equal, financial need will be considered Additional Requirements: Must have taken physics and trigonometry classes or advanced woodshop and drafting classes; must upload a letter of recommendation written by the teacher of one of these classes. Must meet eligibility for membership in the Humboldt Pioneers Association and upload a family tree showing lineage of family residing in Humboldt County for at least 100 years. GPA, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Alice Nelson Franks Scholarship Fund | Mrs. Franks established this fund in memory of her parents---A.C. Nelson and Marie Teichgraber Nelson, and her late brothers and sisters---Walter Nelson, Emma Cathey, Frank Nelson, Mabel See, and Anne Sorenson. Scholarships are available to Humboldt County high school seniors and previous graduates who have been away from school for at least five years. Recipients must have a parent or grandparent who attended a Humboldt County high school. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Graduating high school senior or college student re-entering college after a break of 5 or more years GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: College of the Redwoods or Cal Poly Humboldt Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Must have a parent or grandparent that graduated from a Humboldt County high school; must upload proof of parent or grandparent's graduation. Applicants must be women. Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Alicia Shurkin Wilutis Memorial Fund | Alicia loved backpacking, surfing, dancing with the Grateful Dead, and traveling on long summer road trips which transported her to 49 states, Canada, and many areas of Mexico. Yet her true passion was teaching history. She earned her master's degree and teaching credentials from Cal Poly Humboldt, which enabled her to teach social studies with Eureka City Schools. Requesting to teach at alternative education schools, Alicia taught most of her career at the TOP Program and Zoe Barnum High School. Alicia's colleagues, friends, and family generously donated to this fund to support a deserving graduate from Zoe Barnum High School who will receive a scholarship to continue their education and search for truth. | Origin: Zoe Barnum High School Level: Graduating high school seniors Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Amie Haas Labanca Emerging Artists Fund | Always nurturing the creative spirit of the young people around her, Amie Haas LaBanca spent her life encouraging everyone she met interested in any form of creative expression. The Haas-LaBanca family has established the Amie Haas LaBanca Emerging Artists Fund to create an endowed, sustainable scholarship award opportunity, similar to the opportunity Amie was given as a young student and artist---one that transformed and sustained her entire life, personally and professionally. This fund will support graduating students within the Arcata Arts Institute at Arcata High School who will be entering a field of study in the arts, regardless of grade point average, type of school, or enrollment status. | Origin: Arcata Arts Institute, Arcata High School Level: Graduating high school seniors Field of Study: Arts (music, digital art, ceramics, etc.) Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration GPA, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Arcata Odd Fellows Scholarship | Origin: Arcata or McKinleyville High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: Accredited college, community college, or university Field of Study: History Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Ardyce Dysert Memorial Fund | Ardyce "Ardy" Nadeen Dysert was born December 4, 1929, in Eureka, spending her childhood there, graduating from Eureka High School in 1946, and then marrying George Dysert. Together they had five daughters. In 1965, Ardy left Eureka for Chico and Kneeland before settling in Fortuna and spending 20 years working at Fortuna High School. She developed many meaningful relationships over the years with staff and students, all based on mutual love and respect. Ardy was known for her strength of character and ability to rise above adversity. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage, an avid reader and bridge player, and a lifetime fan of both the Giants and the Rams. This fund was created to honor Ardy at the time of her death on September 2, 2006. | Origin: Fortuna High School Level: Graduating high school senior Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need Additional Requirements: Applicants must submit an additional essay describing their goals for the future and why they are deserving of this scholarship. GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered Preference: will be given to students of Hispanic descent and students who show interest in soccer | |||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Arnie Millsap & Friends of Zoe Barnum Scholarship Fund | Zoe Barnum High School, with over 200 students, is the largest continuation high school north of Santa Rosa. Students who have not been successful in traditional schools are offered an environment in which they can achieve personal and academic growth. As a community of caring, the core values of trust, respect, responsibility, family, and caring are emphasized. The Eureka Exchange Club, urged on by Arnie Millsap, provided the first postsecondary scholarship for a Zoe Barnum High School graduate in 1995. Arnie had been a great supporter of local youth for his entire career with the Eureka Police Department. His generous contribution led to the creation of this endowment, which will help ensure continued postsecondary opportunities for graduates of Zoe Barnum High School. Arnie passed away on August 3, 2009. | Origin: Zoe Barnum High School Level: Graduating High School Senior Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Arthur John Burman & Mildred S. Burman Memorial Fund | Art and Millie Burman met while students at Eureka High School and enjoyed almost half a century of marriage together. They raised two daughters and also shared in the ownership and operation of John Burman & Sons General Contractors, specializing in heavy road construction for state, county, and private enterprises until their retirement in 1978. Millie passed away in August of 1985 and Art in January of 2007. This fund was established by their daughters, Deanna Pawlus and Brenda Jones, to honor their parents. The income from this fund provides an annual scholarship to a high school graduate from Humboldt or Del Norte counties who is pursuing a degree in civil engineering. | Origin: Humboldt or Del Norte County high school Level: Graduating high school seniors and previous recipients GPA: Minimum 3.0 Enrollment: Full-time only Field of Study: Civil Engineering Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Destination: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Astraia Pulliam Memorial Scholarship Fund for Nursing | Astraia Pulliam grew up in the town of Bonny Doon in the mountains of Santa Cruz, California. A bright and vibrant life, she set forth to spread the gift of health and healing, becoming a yoga instructor in San Francisco for several years. Along her journey she was blessed to become a mother to her cherished first born son. Her ambition to help heal never ceased, leading her to move to Humboldt County and attended College of the Redwoods nursing program. While raising her young son as a single mother, she completed her nursing degree in 2014. She started work on the Medical Surgical Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital, where she quickly gained a reputation as a dedicated and tender nurse who cared and advocated for all of her patients with loving kindness. One of her signature traits was her bright red lipstick. Astraia was the kind of nurse who went above and beyond, buying red lipstick for a patient who was in need of cheering up. Astraia was a beautiful person who had an amazing personality, a strong will, an infectious laugh and a smile that would make your day. She would smile her beautiful red lips at the thought that this scholarship is helping single moms achieve their goal of becoming nurses. | Level: Current college students GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: College of the Redwoods Field of Study: Nursing Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need Preference: for single mohters and students who intend to stay in Humboldt after graduation Origina, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Barbara van Putten Memorial Fund | Barbara was a much beloved coach, professor, and administrator at Cal Poly Humboldt for 30 years. Education was one of her passions. She was the first woman graduate at Hope College in Michigan to major in physical education. In 2000, she was inducted into the Cal Poly Humboldt Hall of Fame. She combined areas of education, physical education, and athletics into a lifelong journey. This scholarship is for women students at Cal Poly Humboldt who plan on a career teaching physical education and/or running recreational activities and youth programs at any K--12 school. It is funded by Dr. Barbara Wallace on behalf of Barbara van Putten who passed away on July 12, 2014. | Level: Current college students or graduate students GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: Cal Poly Humboldt Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Teaching credential (background in Athletics, Kinesiology, Physical Education) Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need Additional Requirements: Applicants must be women Origin: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Beal Family Scholarship Fund | The Beal Family Scholarship was established by William and Angelica Beal in memory of four young people who lost their lives that same year. The Beal family intends to give $1,000 to a graduating Ferndale High School senior each year to help that student achieve their college education goals. | Origin: Ferndale High School Level: Graduating high school senior Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need GPA, Destination, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Bill and Juanita Thompson Scholarship | Bill & Juanita created this scholarship fund in 2002 to help outstanding students with financial need to continue their education. | Origin: Humboldt or Del Norte County high school Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.5 Destination: Accredited college or university Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Brian and Tim Smith Memorial Fund | Brian and Tim Smith were natives of Humboldt County who perished on the Trinity River at Madden Creek on July 22, 2006. Both gave their lives to save the life of Tim's young son Asa. Brian ultimately pulled Asa most of the way to shore and then went back in an attempt to save his brother. As a result of Brian's heroic act he was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal. Brian and Tim's mother Linda Livasy, with the support of Tim's wife Addie Segura, decided to use the award money to start this fund to support high school graduates who have suffered the loss of a parent. The Smith family recognizes how difficult it can be to raise children with one parent, especially supporting those children through college, and hopes others will recognize the need to support single parent graduates and join in feeling that "we can't do it alone." | Origin: McKinleyville, Arcata, or Eureka High School Level: Graduating high school seniors Destination: College of the Redwoods or Cal Poly Humboldt Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must have lost a parent and discuss the impact of this loss in their personal essay. GPA, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Bud H. Wheat Scholarship Fund | Income from this fund is used for scholarships for St. Bernard's High School graduates. | Origin: St. Bernard's Academy Level: Graduating high school seniors Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Cal-Ore Life Flight N661TC Flight Team Memorial Scholarship Fund | On July 29, 2016, a Cal-Ore Life Flight air medical plane crashed in northern California while transporting a patient to care. There were no survivors. In addition to the patient, there were three Cal-Ore Life Flight personnel on board: Pilot Larry Mills, Flight Nurse Deborah Kroon, RN, CCRN, and Certified Flight Paramedic Michelle Tarwater, FP-C, NREMT-P. To honor the fallen crew members who gave their lives being of service to others, a memorial scholarship fund has been established to support education for aviation, flight nursing, and flight paramedics in Curry and Del Norte counties. | Origin: Del Norte or Curry County residents Field of Study: Aviation, flight nursing, flight paramedics Level, GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Carol Ann Harrison Memorial Scholarship | Carol Harrison was a freelance journalist and women's collegiate basketball coach who lived in Humboldt County for 30 years. After earning her degrees in political science from UC Davis (BA) and journalism from UC Berkeley (MJ), Harrison spent 25 years at three colleges as a women's basketball coach; 16 of those years at Humboldt State. At 48, she returned to her roots to successfully coordinate an election campaign to pass a local bond measure and then became the health, education and travel section editor for The Eureka Reporter. After the paper folded, Carol split her time between freelance journalism, college teaching, marketing/PR consultation for local nonprofits, and working for Area 1 Agency on Aging. To honor Carol and her love of writing, this scholarship will be awarded to a Humboldt County female graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year college or university to study journalism or communications. A preference will be given to print journalists. | Origin: Humboldt County high schoool Destination: 4-year college or university Field of Study: Journalism or Communications Additional Requirements: Applicants must be women. Preference will be given to those planning to become print journalists Level, GPA, Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Col. Mathew Santino Scholarship | Following 25 years of active duty with the US Army, Colonel Mathew Santino retired in Eureka, where he was associated with the Humboldt Land Title Company. He was very active in community affairs and a longtime member of the Eureka Downtown Kiwanis and the Eureka City School Board. He died in August of 1984. Because of his dedicated interest in the welfare of school children, this scholarship fund was established by his wife Hazel and their children. The scholarship is for any Eureka High School graduate intending to pursue a college degree in international relations or any foreign language. Hazel passed away on April 5, 2008. (1986) | Origin: Eureka High School Destination: Accredited college or university Field of Study: International Relations or any foreign language Financial need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Level, GPA, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Craig & Lisa Hansen/Hansen's Insurance Scholarship | Craig and Lisa Hansen support a strong local workforce where individuals and families earn a good living as skilled mechanics, carpenters, and truck drivers or other "blue collar" trades. The fund provides scholarships to eligible graduating seniors from McKinleyville, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Ferndale or St. Bernard's high schools to pursue "blue collar" skills through trade or vocational courses at a two-year college or university. | Origin: Arcata, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, McKinleyville, or St. Bernard's high school Level: Graduating high school senior Destination: 2-year college, vocational school, or trade school Field of Study: Trade/vocational Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need GPA, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Curtis R. and Helen M. Anderson Scholarship Fund | Curt and Helen Anderson, both native to Humboldt County, chose Eureka as their lifelong home. Curt was the son of a Norwegian sea captain who sailed the lumber trade for the Carson Lumber Company. During WWII, Curt held to his seafaring tradition by sailing in the US Merchant Marines. He ended his working career still involved with the sea as an employee of Westfall Stevedore Company. Helen M. (Aitken) Anderson, born in Fields Landing, was also of Danish and Norwegian heritage. Throughout their lifetimes they celebrated their heritage with active participation in the Sons of Norway Lodge. Both also shared a deep appreciation for Humboldt Bay's cultural diversity, its richness of personal histories, and its abundance of good friends and family. They were pleased to leave a lasting legacy, a small return for the abundance that Humboldt County provided them during their lifetimes. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Graduating high school senior or previous receipient Financial Need: Must demonstrate extraordinary financial need GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | David E. Brown Memorial Scholarship | David Brown grew up in Cincinnati, enlisted in the marines just out of high school, and traveled the world. Upon his discharge, he moved to Florida, eventually settling in California. After receiving his associate of arts degree from College of the Redwoods, he spent his life's work in electronic technology and management. "Life is full of choices," David was fond of saying, "and everything that happens is a result of the choices you make." With this in mind, David's daughter Kristin created a scholarship fund in his memory for a Fortuna Union High School graduate enrolling in any college or university. The application includes an essay about choices, asking students to reflect on the choices they have made and are making and how the consequences of those decisions will have the power to guide the direction of their lives. ( | Origin: Fortuna High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: Accredited college or university Additional Requirements: Applicants must write an additional essay describing the importance of "choice" in life and how their choices will impact their future. Enrollment, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | David J. and Elizabeth (Betsy) K. Somerville Scholarship Fund | Originally from the Pacific Northwest, David and Elizabeth Somerville moved to Humboldt County in 1949 to grow their family and start their business. This many years later, they are the proud parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents of children born and raised in Humboldt. David's home accounting business grew into a successful CPA firm that can be found on Main Street, Fortuna today. Through the David J. and Elizabeth (Betsy) K. Somerville Scholarship Fund, they hope to help graduating Fortuna and Ferndale High School students and to give back to the community that supported them and their family. | Origin: Fortuna or Ferndale high school Level: Graduating high school senior or previous recipient Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need Preferences: Previous recipients will be given preference GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain Memorial Scholarship Fund | David Nathan Chain was a young forest activist killed in 1998 while trying to prevent illegal logging in an Earth First! action near Grizzly Creek in the Van Duzen River valley. Childhood friends in Texas remember David as a gentle, loving man who considered becoming a chiropractor. Traveling to Humboldt County in the midst of the timber controversy, David learned tree-climbing and nonviolent protest tactics; he took the wood's name "Gypsy." The story of his vibrant life and tragic death at 24 is documented in 'A Good Forest For Dying,' by Patrick Beach (2004). On the 20th anniversary of Gypsy's death, community leaders, friends, and fellow activists established this fund to provide an annual scholarship for a local high school senior or first year student at Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods who has demonstrated commitment to issues of forest ecology through volunteer and/or academic projects. | Origin: Humboldt County high school, Cal Poly Humboldt, or College of the Redwoods Level: Graduating high school senior or college students entering their first or second years Destination: Cal Poly Humboldt or College of the Redwoods Additional Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate activism and a continuing passion for protecting the environment and write an additional essay about their hopes and personal commitment to environmental activism. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | David Wilder Pickart-Jain Memorial Fund | David Pickart-Jain was known as much for his contagious smile as for his many academic honors. He was born in 1999 in Eureka, CA, and was raised with his sister Elyse, enjoying the wildlands of Humboldt County. His time spent outdoors nourished a generous, thoughtful, and kind nature. David was beloved by his classmates at Jacoby Creek School and won numerous academic awards, and he played a pivotal role on the basketball team. David was killed on March 10, 2013, just short of his 14th birthday, when he was struck by a car while in a pedestrian crossing. The David Wilder Pickart-Jain Memorial Fund was established by his parents, Andrea Pickart and Peter Jain, with funds contributed in his honor by his family, friends, and community. It will award one college scholarship per year, beginning in 2017, to a student graduating from an Arcata area high school. | Origin: Arcata Area Level: Graduating high school senior Financial Need: Financial will be considered Additional Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate strong math and athletic skills and interests. Preference will be give to applicants who attended Jacoby Creek Elementary School | |||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Dean Cantwell Memorial Fund | Dean Cantwell grew up in Iowa and moved to Crescent City in 1992. He retired from a career as a contractor building major subdivisions in the Monterey and Santa Cruz area during the housing development boom. After spending years working in relatively affluent communities as a laborer, albeit a successful one, Dean developed a passion for helping young people improve themselves through education. Dean began contributing each year to Rotary's annual Third Grade Dictionary Program---whereby each 3rd grader in Del Norte County is given their own dictionary---and through Rotary's annual award of scholarship monies to deserving high school students. As the years passed, Dean developed a dream to create a four-year scholarship award to one deserving young person from Del Norte. Tommy and Donna Sparrow have honored and fulfilled Dean's most precious wish by making this scholarship a reality. | Origin: Del Norte County high school Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: 4-year college/university Enrollment: Full time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Dee Ann Gruhn Memorial Scholarship | Frank and Millie Gruhn established this scholarship in memory of their daughter Dee Ann. An Arcata native, she graduated from Arcata High School and Cal Poly Humboldt, where she was a hard worker and an excellent student. Dee Ann became a certified public accountant and maintained an interest in history and art as well as traveling and golf. To encourage and recognize the academic achievements of girls like Dee, this college scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Arcata High girl planning to major in business management, preferably accounting. Millie passed away in September of 2004. | Origin: Arcata High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.5 Destination: 4-year accredited college or university Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Business Management, Accounting Additional Requirements: Applicants must be women. Preference will be given to those pursuing Accounting. Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Delia Scholarship Fund | This scholarship, to be awarded for the first time in 2021, is for Humboldt County high school graduates or continuing college students who are studying poetry, creative writing or the visual arts. Priority is given to Indigenous/Native students and other students of color. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Field of Study: Visual Arts (or poetry, creative writing) Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Priority is given to Indigenous/Native students and other students of color. Level, GPA, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Dennis & Margaret Guckeen Scholarship Fund | Dennis and Margaret Guckeen were married on June 14, 1969, and were married for 38 years before Dennis passed away on July 14, 2007. They were both local high school graduates; Dennis graduated from St. Bernard's High School and Margaret from McKinleyville High School. They pursued teaching careers at Cal Poly Humboldt, Dennis graduating with degrees in physics and math, and Margaret with a degree in psychology. Their teaching careers spanned 33 years, each with the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District. Dennis was honored with the Jean Olsen Career Achievement Award in 2000. Dennis and Margaret were both members of the Willow Creek Kiwanis Club for many years. From 2006 to 2007, Dennis served as lieutenant governor for Division 20, with Margaret as division secretary. | Origin: Humboldt County high school GPA: Minimum 3.5 Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Science or Mathematics Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be considered Additional Requirements: Applicants must participate in community service and volunteerism Level, Destination: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Donald A. & Inez H. Carranza Scholarship Fund | Don and Inez were part of a partnership that founded Commercial Radio & Electronics Co. in 1948, pioneering two-way radio communications and marine electronics in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Inez also taught school in the Eureka City School system for over 20 years. Don explained, "This area has been so good to us, we decided to give back a little of our wealth in the form of scholarships to local students." Scholarships provide annual financial support to graduates of Humboldt or Del Norte high schools interested in the sciences and/or teaching. | Origin: Humboldt or Del Norte County high school or GED Level: Graduating high school seniors/entering first year of college GPA: Minimum 2.5 Destination: school within the US Field of Study: Teaching and/or Sciences Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate need; financial need is most weighted criteria Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Donald Morris Hegy Memorial Fund | Mr. and Mrs. William Z. Hegy established this fund in memory of their son Donald Morris Hegy, who passed away at the young age of 4 years. Mr. William Hegy passed away in December of 1986, and another son, David J. Hegy, in September of 1995. The income from this fund provides an annual fellowship to a Cal Poly Humboldt student for postgraduate study. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Graduate students Destination: Cal Poly Humboldt Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Architecture Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be considered Additional Requirements: Applicants must discuss their areas of interest and career objectives in their personal statement. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's major professor is required. GPA: Not required | |||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Douglas G. Mack Memorial Scholarship Fund | This fund provides an award annually to a student graduating from McKinleyville High School who is attending college with the intent of becoming a teacher. Douglas Gordon Mack was a 1986 graduate of McKinleyville High School where he was active in soccer, tennis, forensics, and theater. His favorite teacher at McKinleyville High School, Mr. Allen Edwards, inspired him to become a high school English teacher. Doug attended Oregon State University and was attending Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ to finish work on a teaching credential when he died in 1998 at the age of 30 after a two-year battle with cancer. Doug was proud that in his last semester, even though seriously ill, he still received straight A's. Doug's parents Herschel and Rickie Mack established this fund with the hope that it would help worthy students accomplish Doug's career goal of becoming a teacher. | Origin: McKinleyville high school Level: Graduating high school senior or current college student Field of Study: Open, with a preference for teaching Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration GPA, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Dr. Cecilia M. Patton, D.C. Scholarship Fund | Ann Bolger established this scholarship in honor of her daughter Dr. Patton. Ann Elizabeth Bolger, a Chicago native, fell in love with Crescent City after her daughter moved here in 2004. Dr. Cecilia Marie Patton loves to see people get well through chiropractic, particularly with Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP), a method of spine analysis and treatment. She supports CBP NonProfit, a brilliant group of doctors and researchers who work tirelessly to advance chiropractic science and effectiveness. As an Advanced Certified CBP practitioner, Dr. Patton achieves spine realignment results that are unique and different for people compared to what traditional chiropractic allows. With her mother's love of education and Dr. Cecilia Patton's first-hand knowledge and experience they wish to encourage students who are interested in becoming Healers to pursue the study of the chiropractic profession and/or fields of study that are integral to the chiropractic profession. | Origin: Del Norte or Curry County residents Level: Graduating high school seniors or current undergraduate students GPA: Minimum 3.5 Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Biology, Chiropractic, Engineering, Mathematics, Naturopathy, or Zoology Preference: will be given to students who plan to return to Del Norte and/or Curry County and/or to previous recipients | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Dr. Francis Marion Bruner and Lela Moore | Born in Monmouth, IL in 1865 and a graduate of the University of Michigan--Ann Arbor Medical School and Bellevue Hospital in NY, Francis Marion Bruner moved to Ferndale from Loleta in 1911 to help found the first Ferndale Hospital, located on Washington Street. That hospital was moved to the Hart House in 1913 where Francis and Lela also raised their family. Lela Moore Worthington Bruner, born in Maple Creek in 1879 and raised in Blue Lake, graduated in nursing from the Union Labor Hospital in Eureka. Dr. and Mrs. Bruner frequently treated patients who could not pay and accepted whatever the patient might offer in trade for medical care. Lela Bruner often stayed with families when the entire family was too ill to fend for themselves. She was known as "Lady Bruner" for her kind disposition and generosity. Francis and Lela worked tirelessly for their community, emphasizing medicine, education, and music. (2013) | Origin: Ferndale High School (and resident of Ferndale for 3+ years) Level: Graduating high school senior or current college student GPA: Minimum 3.3 Destination: Accredited school in California Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Music, Physician, Nurse, Radiology, Imaging, Education Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Preference: will be given to first-time applicants and well-rounded students | |||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Dylan Wade Ruiz Memorial Scholarship Fund | Dylan Wade Ruiz died in a tragic vehicle accident on October 16, 2014 at the young age of 23 years old. A gay man who lived for dancing and performing to the many varieties of music he loved, Dylan was naturally creative and every performance was a masterpiece. Every detail was considered for maximum effect---costumes, make-up, props, and choreography alike. He performed many styles of dance at multiple venues and community events. Whether dancing at a night club with his friends, twerking, fire-dancing, performing burlesque or drag, or singing with the Arcata Youth Choir, he was "all-in." He was thrilled to perform for one person or hundreds of people, solo or in a company of like-minded entertainers. Dylan would be thrilled that his legacy helps LGBT youth pursue their passion in the performing arts. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Graduating high school seniors Field of Study: Performing Arts Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must identify as LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Edie Nelson Nursing Scholarship Fund | The purpose of the Edie Nelson Nursing Scholarship Fund will be to provide annual scholarships for individuals who are working toward becoming a Registered Nurse | Preference for Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity, Curry Preference for students entering 3rd or 4th year | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Edith & James "Jim" Howard Scholarship Fund | Jim Howard, born in 1915 in Athens, GA, came to Eureka at the age of 3 months. A member of the first black family in Eureka---the Turks---Jim attended Eureka City Schools. A self-employed Eureka businessman for over 36 years, Jim was a well-liked and respected member of the community. He was a member of the Eureka City Council for 18 years (1972--1990), including three terms as vice mayor. Jim also served three years on the Eureka Housing Authority. He was a member of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce, and served as vice president of the Rotary Club of Eureka. Jim also was the president of the Eureka NAACP. Jim and Edith Howard were married for 39 years, until Edith's death in 1987. Scholarship recipients are African-American graduates of Eureka High School or St. Bernard's High School with a 3.0 grade point average who have been accepted into a college or university. | Origin: Eureka or St. Bernard's High School GPA: Maintained a 3.0 GPA during the last 3 years of high school Destination: Accredited 4-year college or university Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must identify as Black/African American Level, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Edna R. & Stewart M. Herriott Memorial Fund for the Arts & Sciences | The Edna R. & Stewart M. Herriott Memorial Fund for the Arts & Sciences was created to support and recognize students who demonstrate potential in the field of art and/or science. The children of Edna and Stewart wish to honor their parents' lifelong endeavors in the field of education and their continual love of learning. Both Edna and Stewart taught school in the Eureka City School system. Stewart was very active within the Eureka Teachers Association. After raising her children, Edna returned to school and upon receiving her teaching credential taught until her retirement in 1980. | Origin: Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity County high schools GPA: Minimum 2.0 Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Arts or Sciences (alternating years) For the 2022 application, the selection will be Arts Financial Aid: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Level, Destination: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Edward Giuntini Scholarship Fund | Origin: Arcata or McKinleyville High School Level: Graduating high school senior or previous recipient Enrollment: Full-time Preference: will be given to previous recipients GPA, Destination, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | EHS Class of '56 Richard Ames Music Scholarship Fund | A group of classmates of the Eureka High School (EHS) Class of 1956 has established this advised endowment fund to honor Richard Ames for his many years of dedication to the welfare of their class. Income from this fund provides an annual scholarship to an outstanding music student at EHS. | Origin: Eureka High School Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Music Preference: will be given to students who demonstrate a connection to a member of the EHS Class of '56 Level, GPA, Destination, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | EHS Classes of 1941 Scholarship Fund | Eureka High School classes of 1941 established a scholarship fund that will assist a deserving student in furthering their college education. | Origin: Eureka High School Level: Graduating high school seniors Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Eldred I. (Bo) MacMillan Scholarship | Bo MacMillan, a third-generation Humboldt County native, had a successful career in civil engineering and land surveying until his death in February of 1993. Most of his career was spent in Humboldt County, providing him the opportunity to work on projects such as the Arcata Freeway, Eureka's Second Street renovation, and one of his favorite projects, the Adorni Recreation Center in Eureka. To honor Bo and the profession he loved, this fund provides scholarships to civil engineering students who are graduates of Humboldt County high schools. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Destination: Accredited 4-year college or university, or graduate school Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Civil Engineering Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need Additional Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate strong math and science skills Level, GPA: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Eleanor Davenport Stone Memorial Scholarship Fund | This fund was established in memory of and in admiration for Eleanor Davenport Stone, RN. Eleanor left home at age 17 to attend nursing school after graduating high school with honors, a brief six months after the start of WWII. Her nursing career started as a private duty nurse in her hometown in upstate New York. She later worked as a courier nurse on the Santa Fe Railroad, as a summer camp nurse (allowing her son to attend), and as an industrial nurse (Mattel Toy Company was her son's personal favorite). Her work as an RN also provided her family with the resources to travel and experience other cultures and cuisines. Eleanor's career helped her son choose nursing as his profession, one he's enjoyed for the past 30 years. Scholarship awards are made annually to students participating in the College of the Redwoods nursing program. | Destination & Field of Study: Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted into the College of the Redwoods Nursing Program Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be considered Preference: will be given to applicants who demonstrate volunteer experience/contributing to their communities and/or students enrolled full-time Origin, Level, GPA, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Eli Lyons Memorial Scholarship Fund | This fund was established in Eli’s name for scholars-athletes graduating from Arcata High School planning to attend a four-year college or university majoring in the biological sciences. | Origin: Arcata High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.5 Destination: 4-year college or university Field of Study: Biological Sciences Additional Requirements: Applicants must have lettered in varsity sports Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Elizabeth "Freckles" Freckles Locke Parrott Memorial Scholarship | Elizabeth "Liz" excelled in women's amateur fast pitch softball for 17 years with Erv Lynn Florists. She was selected for the All-American National Softball Congress Team in the World Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona in 1952, and was awarded Most Valuable Player. Her team was twice runner-up and, in 1953, the World NSC Champions. She graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt in 1959 and began her 30-year teaching career as a physical education instructor and coach at Eureka High. In 1966, "Freckles" was inducted into the Portland Metro Hall of Fame. Liz was forever a coach and faithful 49ers fan. She welcomed animals in need---her "kids"---into her home. She loved her McCaan cabin. Her last fond memory was a trip with her friends to the Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2007. This fund was established by Sharon Wold, Jan Wholers, and other dear friends to provide a scholarship for college softball players. | Origin: Humboldt or Del Norte high school or current Cal Poly Humboldt student Level: Graduating high school senior or college student entering 2nd or 3rd year GPA: Minimum 2.0 Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must be women who have played softball for at least 2 years (at least 1 at varsity level). Applicants must write an additional essay about their experience playing softball, leadership ability, and aspirations, including how they will promote equal rights and opportunities for women Destination, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Elizabeth and Theodore Lippert Scholarship Fund | Helen Betsy Lippert established this fund in memory of her beloved parents, Elizabeth and Theodore Lippert. Ted Lippert was a vocational shop teacher for 36 years, Fortuna mayor for 12 years, and served on the Fortuna City Council for 20 years. He was a 50-year member of both the Eel River Masonic Lodge and Delta Chi of Oregon State College where he received his bachelor?s degree in 1930 in industrial arts. Elizabeth Lippert graduated from the University of Southern California in 1926, receiving her bachelor of arts degree in English. She taught at several local elementary schools and was an award-winning member of the Fortuna Garden Club. The Lipperts were members of the Fortuna Methodist Church. This scholarship fund is for Fortuna High School graduates who are members of a church and are interested in pursuing a career in teaching or vocational education. | Origin: Fortuna High School GPA: Minimum 3.0 Field of Study: Pursuing a career in teaching or vocational education Additional Requirements: Applicants must write an additional essay on the life of either Theodore or Elizabeth Lippert Level, Destination, Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Elizabeth J. Morrison Memorial Scholarship | Elizabeth Morrison, Humboldt County's first woman attorney, practiced in Eureka for over 50 years with her husband Marc and sons James and John. This fund was established by her sons upon her death in 1985 to provide scholarships to female law students. | Origin: Humboldt County Level: Entering law school GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: Accredited school of law Field of Study: Law Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additiona Requirements: Applicants must be women Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Elsie Mae Gardner Ricklefs & Richard Ricklefs Memorial Fund | This fund provides help in the fields of education and health for the Klamath-Trinity area. Grants, scholarships, and fellowships are given to those who demonstrate leadership or who have a clear potential to deliver strong and imaginative initiatives for guiding the cultural goals of the community. Health support is principally in mental health and may include grants to organizations that introduce improved directions in care, reaching more families and people in need. | Origin: Residents of the Klamath-Trinity Unified School District Financial Need: will be used as a tie breaker between otherwise equal candidates Additional Requirements: Applicants must submit a paragraphy discussing how investing in their education will benefit the Klamath-Trinity Valley Preference: will be given to students who demonstrate leadership Field of Study, Enrollment, GPA, Destination: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Evelyn Hansen Noderer Scholarship | Evelyn Hansen Noderer graduated from South Fork High School in 1953. College wasn't in her plans until her principal Richard Roche encouraged her to apply for a $100 scholarship. That was the stimulus that started her on a rewarding career in education. She received her bachelor's degree and teaching credential from UC Berkeley and her master's degree from San Diego State University. Postgraduate courses included an international summer program at the University of Oslo in Norway. Her first year of teaching was girls' physical education at South Fork High School. After four years in Santa Rosa, Evelyn married and moved to San Diego. She enjoyed teaching all ages, from preschoolers to adults, in classes of adapted physical education, child development, and genealogy. Evelyn established this fund to provide scholarships to outstanding seniors from South Fork High School to help them achieve a rewarding career with a college education. | Origin: South Fork High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.5 Destination: 4-year accredited college or university in the US Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Fortuna High School Scholarship for the MECHA Club | This fund supports for Fortuna High School graduating seniors who plan to study at a 4-year university, with a preference for students who participated in MECHA club at Fortuna High School. | Origin: Fortuna High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: 4-year college or university Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need Preference: will be given to those who participated in MECHA Club Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Frances E. Whitehead Memorial Scholarship Fund | Frances Evelyn (Gilmore) Whitehead was born in Louisiana in 1932 and passed away at home in Fortuna in 2012. Frances was beautiful yet simple, warm and full of spirit, who always found a way to make the most of difficult situations. Since Frances was a Humboldt County foster parent for almost 35 years and received the Humboldt County Foster Parent of the Year Award on September 15, 1987, this scholarship fund is the most perfect memorial to honor her dedication to helping the youth in Humboldt County who are having problems in their home setting. The annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating Humboldt County senior who is living in a foster care home at the time of their application. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Graduating high school seniors GPA: Minimum 2.0 Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must be in foster care during their senior year of high school and submit an additional essay discussing the successes and challenges of their foster care experience, as well as their career plans. Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Fredrick O. and Linda H. Bott Fund | Fred Bott, native Eurekan and longtime businessman (Mercer Fraser), was born on April 5, 1921, and passed away on February 18, 2010. Fred loved his family, community, and engineering. Along with his loving widow Linda Bott, Fred created this endowment fund in honor of their families, with the true desire to enhance the health and well-being of the Humboldt County community. Fred built many buildings, institutions, and roads and bridges standing today in Humboldt County. In honor of his love of engineering, this fund also provides scholarships for local engineering students. | Origin: Humboldt, Del Norte, Trinity County Level: Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate GPA: Minimum 3.0 Enrollment: Full time Field of Study: Engineering Financial Need: will be used as a tie breaker between otherwise equal candidates Destination: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Friel Family Scholarship Fund | The purpose of the Friel Family Scholarship Fund is to recognize an outstanding Eureka High School graduating senior who intends to major in English at University of California or California State University schools. Selection of the award winner is to be made by the chairperson of Eureka High School, along with the support and cooperation of the high school's English faculty. Preference is given to a student who not only excels in the study of English, but who has also been active in Eureka High School's music program. | Origin: Eureka High School Level: Graduating high school senior Destination: College or university in California Preference: will be given to students who play an instrument or sing, students with great potential to study English, and/or students with strong writing skills | |||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Garth R. and Linda Sundberg Scholarship Fund | Garth and Linda Sundberg, natives of Humboldt County, both graduated from McKinleyville High School. Both Garth and Linda took advantage of the vocational portfolio offering of classes while attending there, and they feel that part of their success in business was jumpstarted with their high school experience. Garth and Linda are very proud to be able to fund this new scholarship opportunity for two students graduating from McKinleyville High School and moving on to a vocational-based program in continuing their education. | Origin: McKinleyville High School Level: Graduating high school senior or previous recipient GPA: Minimum 3.0 Field of Study: Trade/vocational Financial Need: will be used as a tie breaker between otherwise equal candidates Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Gary J. Brusca Memorial Scholarship Fund | This scholarship is in honor of Dr. Gary J. Brusca, a longtime professor of zoology and marine biology at Cal Poly Humboldt. Dr. Brusca was also an avid fly fisherman and for decades fished the Trinity River through the Hoopa Valley. In the early 1970s, Dr. Brusca and a few other fisherman began camping and fishing in the Hoopa Valley, and the tradition of that fishing trip continues to the present day. This scholarship is funded by Dr. Brusca's former fishing partners and friends to benefit a worthy graduate of Hoopa Valley High School who wishes to pursue a higher education in the fields of the biological sciences, fisheries, or wildlife management. | Origin: Hoopa High School Level: Graduating high school senior or current college student Enrollment: full-time Field of Study: Marine biology, fisheries, wildfire management, zoology (invertebrate), or other biological sciences Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Preference: will be given to students who have participated in conservation or fishing related activities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | George Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund | The Wilson family created this fund in memory of their brother George, who was killed in action at the age of 20 years on July 21, 1944, in a crash of a B17 on his seventh mission over Germany during WWII. George graduated from Ferndale High School in 1942. George was, perhaps, the most adventurous of the Wilson children. He made many friends in his short life. He was one of 59 grandchildren of Edward Christen, all born in the Eel River Valley, and therefore the family still has many friends and relatives in the Humboldt County area. Staff Sergeant George E. Wilson was awarded the Purple Heart and the Air Medal posthumously. His remains are interred in the Cambridge American Cemetery in England. | Origin: Ferndale High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 2.0 Enrollment: Part-time is acceptable if there are other family obligations Preference: This scholarship is intended for students who enjoy learning, accepting responsibility, and working independently Destination, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Gerald D. & Jane B. Matson Scholarship - Architecture | Gerry and Jane Matson, both graduates of Eureka High School, were married in 1946. Gerry received his master's degree in architecture at UC Berkeley and started his own architectural firm in Eureka in 1952. He designed St. Joseph Hospital, some CR buildings, Eureka City Hall, and many other schools and commercial buildings in Northern California. Jane graduated from the Samuel Merritt Hospital School of Nursing in 1942 and worked four years as a registered nurse before staying at home to raise the three Matson children---Susan Keele, Sharon Smullin, and Larry Matson. Jane died on December 20, 2000. Gerald died on April 16, 2001. Education was an important part of the Matsons' life and a strong family value. The Matsons' fund provides scholarships to local students studying nursing at CR and Cal Poly Humboldt and to local students who are enrolled in a university pursuing a career in architecture. | Origin: Humboldt or Del Norte County high school Level: Current college students GPA: Minimum 2.75 Destination: 4-year accredited college, university, or graduate school Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Accepted or enrolled in an architectural program Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need | |||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Gerald D. & Jane B. Matson Scholarship - Nursing | Gerry and Jane Matson, both graduates of Eureka High School, were married in 1946. Gerry received his master's degree in architecture at UC Berkeley and started his own architectural firm in Eureka in 1952. He designed St. Joseph Hospital, some CR buildings, Eureka City Hall, and many other schools and commercial buildings in Northern California. Jane graduated from the Samuel Merritt Hospital School of Nursing in 1942 and worked four years as a registered nurse before staying at home to raise the three Matson children---Susan Keele, Sharon Smullin, and Larry Matson. Jane died on December 20, 2000. Gerald died on April 16, 2001. Education was an important part of the Matsons' life and a strong family value. The Matsons' fund provides scholarships to local students studying nursing at CR and Cal Poly Humboldt and to local students who are enrolled in a university pursuing a career in architecture. | Origin: Humboldt County high school GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: College of the Redwoods Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Accepted or enrolled in the Nursing Program Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need | |||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Geri Van Emmerik Memorial Scholarship | Geri van Emmerik counseled thousands of students---and friends--throughout her career in education. To every meeting and workshop, Geri brought an unmatched energy, thinking through every detail, treating each situation as though it were the most important she ever attended. Geri's passion, innovation, and conviction demonstrated the depth of concern she held for each student whether they sought a job or a college degree. Our dreams were hers, and Geri took whatever time necessary to help---she was always there for us. Geri's devotion was transcendent. And to her friends and family, Geri was a charismatic, funny, brilliant, and generous woman with a knack for knowing when you needed a pep talk, a helping hand, an ear to bend, or a delicious cookie. To commemorate Geri's friendship and dedication to students chasing their dreams, this scholarship will be awarded to a McKinleyville High School senior planning on any post--high school training or college. | Origin: McKinleyville High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 2.0 Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need Additional Requirements: Students must demonstrate service to family, friends, community, or school, and have held a part-time job while in high school. Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Giles F. Horney, Jr., Scholarship Fund | This fund provides scholarships to support students attending college or vocational school. Giles wanted students with passing grades and a strong interest to be given a helping hand in continuing their education. | Origin: Trinity County Level: Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students Field of Study: Vocational/Trade Financial Need: will be used as a tie breaker between otherwise equal candidates Preference: Students with the highest grades will not receive preference. Students less likely to receive merit-based scholarships, but have demonstrated a desire to attend and succeed in college or vocational school and have at least passing grades be given preference in the award of scholarships from this fund. GPA, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Virgina "Ginny" Wythe Memorial Fund | Virginia "Ginny" Marie Wythe was a very special person. Her work with students of all ages in Eureka City Schools was a real joy to her. Ginny started as a volunteer in the classroom while her children were in school, and was active in PTA and on site councils for several years. She received much recognition for her volunteer efforts. Her volunteerism led to Ginny's going to work as the librarian at Washington Elementary School where her library program became the standard for all the schools. Ginny next worked in the Eureka High School counseling office and set up the educational mentoring program. Ginny's husband Bert Wythe and children Amy and Aaron, along with the Eureka High School counseling office, established this fund to honor Ginny and her contributions to and love for young people. The fund provides scholarships for high school students who plan to further their formal education. | Origin: Eureka High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 2.0 Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need Additional Requirements: Applicants must have benefitted from academic tutoring or mentoring through the After School Tutoring Center, AmeriCorps, or the Odyssey Program at Eureka High School. Applicants must write an additional essay describing how they have benefitted from these programs, discussing any obstacles or hardships they have overcome, and their educational and career plans for the future. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an overall improvement academically during their high school years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Glenn Stockwell Memorial Fund | Glenn Stockwell wore many hats in our community---father, husband, college professor, charter boat captain, surfer, fisherman, friend---to name a few. Any just cause attracted Glenn and sparked his energies---from the public trust needing an advocate for clean water to assisting adults in learning to read. Through his involvement in the community, he displayed a sense of personal responsibility for doing the right thing, and his life illustrated how that commitment can become a strong legacy by providing an inspirational model for others. In his memory, his family and friends have established this scholarship endowment as a means of encouraging local youth to follow their hearts in devoting their energies to issues that stir their conscience. | Origin: Humboldt, Del Norte, or Trinity County high school GPA: Minimum 3.0 Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate their experience as an activist and write an additional essay describing the importance of activism. For some this may mean “involvement” and others may share a more intense and unique energy regarding a specific cause. Applicants must explain how the importance of activism has moved them and how they plan to make a difference with their own actions in this cause. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Grace & Jim Brown Memorial Scholarship | Reverend James "Jim" M. Brown emigrated from northern Ireland at age 21. He graduated from Seattle Pacific University and San Francisco Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1946. Jim served congregations in Oregon, Washington, South Dakota, and Humboldt County. He also attended law school and worked for 17 years as a volunteer for the Humboldt County Public Defender and the Superior Court of California. He contributed his time as well to KEET-TV, the SPCA, General Hospital, Mitchell-Redner Society, and as an ombudsman at the Humboldt County Jail. He was active in ecumenical work with St. Bernard's Catholic church and Temple Beth'el and helped organize the Presbyterian churches of McKinleyville and Fortuna. Jim died on June 13, 1998, at the age of 84. Grace died on December 1, 2007, at the age of 86. They are survived by their two daughters, Mildred and Alice Mae. This fund provides scholarships for local students. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Entering third or fourth year of undergrad or entering/continuing graduate school Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need GPA, Destination, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Greenwood Family Fund | Charlotte Greenwood, the widow of William R. "Bill" Greenwood, a well-known Eureka businessman, established this endowment fund in his memory and in honor of their family. Income from this endowment fund provides an annual scholarship, awarded on the basis of both academic excellence and community service, to a Eureka High School graduate enrolling at Cal Poly Humboldt to study business. | Origin: Eureka High School Destination: Cal Poly Humboldt Enrollment: Full-time Field of Study: Business Additional Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate academic excellence and community service Level, GPA, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Helen G. Crozier Scholarship Fund | Originally from Montana, Helen Crozier came to Fortuna as a young adult to teach math at Fortuna High School for more than 30 years. Helen loved playing Scrabble, completing jigsaw puzzles, and watching college basketball. Her love of music led to providing piano lessons for many students, playing as an organist at several churches, and being actively involved in the Humboldt County Community Concert Series. Most of all, Helen loved to travel, keeping track of her trips on a wall map with pins marking the many places she visited. Helen stayed in touch with many of her students and enjoyed their visits and letters after her retirement. This endowment fund will provide a scholarship for graduates of Fortuna High as they continue their education. | Origin: Fortuna Union High School Level: College sophomore, junior, or senior GPA: Must have maintained a satisfactory scholastic record Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Helen Gierek Scuri Memorial Scholarship Fund | Helen Gierek Scuri was always interested in law and was brilliant with numbers. After high school she obtained a certificate from Eureka Business College and then worked as a bookkeeper at Baker and Stanton, for the lawyer Michael McHugh, and for Humboldt Moving and Storage. In a different era, she would have attended college and become an accountant. Deprived of an opportunity for higher education, she strongly encouraged her daughters to work hard in school and placed a high value on education. As a result of her vision, her family now holds ten degrees ranging from bachelor's to doctoral. A lifelong resident of Elk River, she had strong ties to Humboldt County. In her memory, her children have established this scholarship to help others in need fulfill their desire for a higher education. | Origin: Humboldt County high school GPA: Minimum 3.5 Destination: 4-year college or university, or graduate school Field of Study: Accounting, pre-law, law Financial Need: Only students with financial need can apply Additional Requirements: Applicants must be women Preference: will be given to previous recipients Level, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Hilton R. Hostler, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund | Hilton Hostler, Jr., was a native of Hoopa, CA and a Hupa Tribal member. He was a man who loved Jesus and his family more than anything in life. Hilton was a Hoopa Valley Tribal council person for several years and dedicated his life to his Native people. He also was a man who loved education and sports, coaching numerous teams in different sports during his life. His philosophy was to seek a good education first and then give your athletic career everything you have. Hilton believed in success, not in failure. This incredible man left a lasting impact in the hearts of all who knew him. This scholarship was established by his family to honor the amazing man that was the center of their world. An annual scholarship will go to a Hupa, Yurok, or Karuk athlete or to athletes from Hoopa High School. | Origin: Hoopa High School (all students), or Hupa, Yurok, and Karuk Tribal Members from Humboldt or Del Norte county high schools Level: Graduating high school seniors GPA: Minimum 2.9 Destination: Accredited college or university Enrollment: Full-time | |||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Homer P. Balabanis Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund | Humboldt Health Foundation (formerly Union Labor Health Foundation) established this nursing scholarship in honor of Homer P. Balabanis, a Humboldt County champion for nursing workforce development and education, and a key founding administrator at Cal Poly Humboldt. | Origin: Humboldt County Destination: Any accredited 4-year college, or graduate school Field of Study: Any accredited Nursing Program Financial Need: will be used as a tiebreaker between otherwise equal candidates Additional Requirements: Applicants must write an additional 100-word essay describing their passion and intention to study nursing, their interest in supporting underserved populations and rural communities, and their interest in practicing nursing in Humboldt County after graduation - if not Humboldt County, where? | |||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Hops in Humboldt Scholarship Fund | The Hops in Humboldt Scholarship Fund was established in 2017 to support graduates of the Fortuna High School District who have proven a demonstrated commitment to making their community a better place through volunteerism, philanthropy, and social involvement. Hops in Humboldt was established in 2004 and gives small grants to the Humboldt Community from the proceeds of its annual microbrew festival held the fourth Saturday in August at Fortuna's Rohner Park. Hops in Humboldt grant categories are: 1) schools, 2) senior services, 3) youth activities, 4) drug and alcohol prevention, and 5) municipal government (parks & recreation and police services. Three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to graduates from the Fortuna High School district who can demonstrate their commitment to making a difference in their community through hard work, dedication, and the belief that their personal contributions can directly affect the world around them. | Origin: Fortuna High School, East High School, Academy of the Redwoods, or students residing in the Fortuna High School District Level: Graduating high school senior or current college student Enrollment: Full-time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Evidence of volunteer service, philanthropy, or involvement in clubs. Applicants must complete an additional questionaire. Preference may be given to a child or grandchild of past or present Hops committee members who served on the planning committee for at least one full year GPA, Destination, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Hugh & Ada McLeod-Smith Scholarship Fund | Mrs. John T. Bissell established the Hugh and Ada McLeod-Smith Scholarship out of her fondness for Fortuna Union High School and the local community and to remember her parents, Hugh and Ada McLeod-Smith. Hugh Smith graduated from Fortuna Union High School in 1917, where he was yearbook business manager and involved with drama productions. Two scholarships a year are awarded to high school seniors in need of financial assistance for their college education. Since Mrs. Bissell's death in 1991, the scholarship committee has continued to award these scholarships based on her criteria. Selection is based solely on the contents of a personal letter written by the applicant stating how receiving this scholarship might make a difference in the applicant's life. | Origin: Fortuna High School Level: Graduating high school seniors Additional Requirements: Students' personal statements will be evaluated based on their "background, character, sincerity, and promise - that special quality about a person" GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Humboldt Land Surveyor's Scholarship Fund | The Humboldt Land Surveyor's Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Ken Omsberg. Ken was a well-respected local surveyor who passed away on October 6, 2007. The fund was established by friends and colleagues of Ken to provide a scholarship for students pursuing higher education in the profession of land surveying. The Humboldt chapter of the California Land Surveyors Association will continue to sponsor this fund in memory of Ken and other Humboldt County land surveyors. | Field of Study: Land Surveying Preference: for students from Humboldt County Level, GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Hun Kwan Goh Scholarship Fund | Hun Kwan Goh (1899--1959) emigrated from China to Thailand at an early age. Over the years his many business interests expanded to include import-export, rubber plantations, a smoked-rubber assembly plant, tin mining, a winery, and the harvest of birds' nests (from which birds nest soup is made). He was awarded a title from the King of Thailand for his community efforts. Dr. and Mrs. Vis Upatisringa established this fund in 1981 to honor the memory of Vis's father, an active business and community leader in Thailand. Income provides an annual scholarship for a Humboldt County high school graduate of Asian or part-Asian descent for study at an accredited four-year university. | Origin: Humboldt County high school Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) Destination: Accredited 4-year college or university Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must be of Asian or part-Asian descent. Applicants must also upload their SAT scores and write a short description of any science or art project in which they have participated. Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Hyampom Arts Magnet School Scholarship Fund | Hyampom is a remote rural community located in Trinity County. The local school has been functioning since 1953 and is the heart of the community. The fund is intended to give a significant financial boost to any student who has been through the school, has graduated high school or has a GED, and is interested in continuing their education through college or trade school. Participation in community is as important as academic achievement. The fund's goal is for children to be able to pursue a career and function successfully in whatever community they reside. | Origin: Applicants must have attended Hyampom Arts Magnet School at some point Enrollment: Full time Level, GPA, Destination, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Jack L. & Arlene R. Guccione Scholarship Fund for Adventist Youth | Together, Dr. Jack Guccione and his wife Arlene operate a dermatology practice in Fortuna, specializing in skin cancer and cosmetic dermatology. In founding this college scholarship fund, the Gucciones noted that they feel a joint responsibility with educators and parents in the proper discipline of students for higher education. The scholarship is to help direct worthy students on a path that leads to a life in useful labor while forming good habits and a noble character. | Available to all with a preference for: Humboldt County residents Minimum 3.0 GPA Studying Healthcare Employees or children of employees of Hever House, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Jacob Lyons Memorial Fund (Eli & Jacob) | Jacob passed away in 2008 just before his 24th birthday. Jacob was a kind and gentle young man who struggled as a young adult to make sense of his brother's death. He discovered an interest and talent for woodworking in high school, going on to work in local woodworking shops after his high school graduation. Memorial gifts in Jacob's name have been used to purchase a bench for the Arcata Community Forest and to plant a tree at the Humboldt Botanical Garden. A scholarship was established to help Arcata High School graduates pursue ongoing education in the area of industrial technology. | Origin: Humboldt County high school GPA: Minimum 2.5 Field of Study: Trade/Vocational studies Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Preference: for Arcata High School graduates Level, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | James & Rebecca Jensen/Loleta IOOF Scholarship Fund | The Jensens were lifelong residents of the Loleta area and very much involved in their community at the time of their deaths in 1982. The Loleta IOOF lodge members designated the income from this fund to be used for two annual two-year scholarships to be awarded to Fortuna/Ferndale school district students after their graduation from College of the Redwoods so that they may continue their education. | Origin: Fortuna or Ferndale High School, or a student who has been a resident of either school district for at least 3 years Level: Entering an accredited 4-year university after completing general education requirements at College of the Redwoods Destination: 4-year accredited college/university Enrollment, GPA, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
89 | John A. & Joanna D. Marcuz Memorial Fund | A 1953 graduate of Eureka Senior High School, Mr. Marcuz received his BA and MA from Cal Poly Humboldt in history and completed his student teaching at Arcata High School. A high school and collegiate tennis player, Marcuz demonstrated the best traits of the student--athlete, continuing to both play and learn throughout his life. Marcuz died in 1996 after a long battle with cancer. His family has established this scholarship in his memory. | Origin: Eureka or Arcata High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.0 Enrollment: Full time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must have participated in Varsity Tennis or Varsity Soccer Preference: will be given to students pursuing a degree in History or the biological sciences Destination: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
90 | John L. & Marian Ledgerwood Memorial Fund | Marian Ledgerwood established this fund to honor the memory of a loving husband. Because John had appreciated the care he received during his many hospital stays for heart problems, income from the fund provides scholarships to nursing students. Marian had the opportunity to meet and inspire several scholarship recipients before she passed away in September of 2003. During her youth, Marian worked for the city of Eureka. It was she who filed the necessary papers to qualify the Carnegie as an historical building. She subsequently was an active volunteer with RSVP for many years, processing film for the Eureka Police Department. In addition to the funds she established at HAF, Marian also left an exquisite collection of locally made baskets that had been purchased by her mother before 1920. This gift resides with United Indian Health Services at Potawot Village. | Origin: Humboldt County high school GPA: Minimum 3.0 Destination: College of the Redwoods Field of Study: Accepted into the Nursing Program Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Level, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
91 | Joseph Sidney Woolford Fund | Joseph S. Woolford was a graduate of Louisville Medical School with advanced training at the University of Chicago. He was the first physician in the area to limit his practice to radiology and was instrumental in organizing the radiology department at General Hospital. He studied and worked continuously for the improvement of x-ray equipment and processes. Dr. Woolford was an outgoing, social person with a sense of humor. He was always ready for a good laugh. He was a member of Rotary Club of Eureka from 1934 until his passing in 1957. It was his desire to reward measurable scholastic achievement, quality and excellence of individual performance, career goal direction, and an ability to inspire others. Scholarships are awarded to Cal Poly Humboldt graduate students. Recipients are selected by members of Rotary Club of Eureka. | Origin: Cal Poly Humboldt Level: Entering or continuing Graduate School Destination: Cal Poly Humboldt Enrollment: Full time Financial Need: will be used as a tie breaker between otherwise equal candidates Additional Requirements: Applicants must include a discussion of their areas of interest and career objectives in their personal statement and submit two letters of recommendation - one from their major professor and a second from a non-faculty member Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
92 | Justin Porteous Memorial Scholarship | Justin Porteous was born and raised in Humboldt County where he attended Blue Lake Elementary School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Upon graduation from Arcata High School and as a graduate of Blue Lake School, he received a scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and leadership. Justin went on to Cal Poly Humboldt where he earned his degree in environmental resources engineering. He enjoyed a successful career in heavy construction as an environmental manager and project engineer until his unexpected death at the age of 42. A scholarship in his memory has been created to assist a Blue Lake and Arcata High School graduate going on to a college or university. Preference will be given to a student pursuing a degree in engineering, mathematics, or related sciences. | Origin: Arcata High School graduates who formerly attended Blue Lake Elementary School Preference: will be give to graduates of Blue Lake Elementary, students with high academic acheivement, students pursuing a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related sciences Level, Destination, Enrollment, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
93 | K. Dean & Mary Ann Bottini Scholarship Fund | Dean Bottini had a full life. As a boy, he had a brief movie career, dancing in the Shirley Temple movie Heidi. Later, he was student body president at Sturges Junior High and San Bernardino Valley College. Before graduating, Dean enlisted in the army during WWII and was assigned to the 89th Infantry, stationed in Europe. Dean's company faced frequent combat and was able to liberate the Ohrdruf concentration camp. Upon discharge, Dean graduated from Valley College, attended University of Redlands, and had a 35-year career with the Division of Highways, retiring as the district personnel administrator in 1984. Though his career was important to Dean, family and home were his top priorities. He was survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Mary Ann, and their two daughters, Peggy and Janet. This scholarship fund benefits Eureka students with high academic achievement studying teaching or civil engineering. (2008) | Origin: High schools serving City of Eureka residents GPA: Minimum 3.5 Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Preference: will be given to students studying teaching or civil engineering Level, Destination, Enrollment: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
94 | Ka'm-t'em Scholarship | This scholarship is primarily funded by the royalties from the publication of "Ka'm-t'em: A Journey Toward Healing," by 27 California Indigenous advocates of Ka'm-te'm (Indigenous Treasures). This scholarship is for California Indigenous students with a path to contribute, protect and/or advocate for Indigenous knowledge such as language, sacred sites, burial grounds and inherent rights. Applicants must be 1) Indigenous to California; 2) an undergraduate or graduate student; and 3) an advocate, protector and/or contributor to Indigenous knowledge. ( | Origin: California Indigenous students Additional Requirements: Applicants must be advocates, protectors, and/or contributors to Indegenous knowledge, and write an additonal essay discussing how they have demonstrated support in protecting Indigenous knowledge Level, GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
95 | Karen Paulsen Stone Scholarship Fund | A native of Humboldt County, Karen attended Arcata High School graduating in 1954 and attended what was then, Humboldt State College. Karen traveled the US while raising her five children and then returned to her beloved childhood home in Dow's Prairie. Many of Karen's great-grandchildren are now the 6th generation living in Northern Humboldt County. She was active in the McKinleyville business community for many years, and was "another Mother" to many local youth as they navigated their teenage years and early adulthood. Karen believed firmly in helping those less fortunate than herself and continued to be a loving listener to those in need until her death in 2017. Funds are available to a female graduate of Arcata High School who will attend Cal Poly Humboldt. | Origin: Arcata High School Level: Graduating high school senior Destination: Cal Poly Humboldt Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need Additional Requirements: Applicants must be women GPA, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
96 | Karshner & Roscoe Scholarship Fund | Gayle Karshner established this fund in memory of her son Warner, an Arcata boy who excelled as a scholar and as a performer in local musical productions. He received the "white sweater" award upon graduation from Arcata High School for his achievements in theater, music, politics, and academics. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 1968, Warner served in the Peace Corps for six years in Malaysia. He continued to serve throughout his lifetime, receiving the US President's Volunteer Service Award in 2007 in Gig Harbor, WA. Warner earned a PhD in counseling from the University of Wisconsin and enjoyed a career as a clinical psychologist. His happy life was nourished by his wife Diane, sons Eric and Brett, other family, friends, colleagues, and the great outdoors. Warner died suddenly at work on July 18, 2008. His fund provides a scholarship to an outstanding graduate from Arcata High. | Origin: Arcata High School Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.5 Enrollment: Enrolled in a minimum of 9 units Additional Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate participation in activities, leadership, and service to school and/or community Destination, Field of Study, Financial Need: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
97 | Katherine Hoyt McCaughey Memorial Scholarship Fund | Katherine McCaughey was born in 1978 in Eureka to Sarah Ann and Timothy Hoyt McCaughey. Katherine was looking forward to returning to the University of Colorado in Boulder where she was an honor student and an active member of the triathlete club. Kat attributed her ability to reach for excellence and her determination to achieve personal goals to the lessons she learned while competing in track at Arcata High School. She was deeply devoted to preservation of the environment and anticipated a future in international relations with an emphasis on the environment. Katherine is remembered as the sparkle on the tip of a wave, the tickle in the sea breeze, or the smile in a ripple on a calm summer lake. Unfortunately, she was killed by a hit-and-run driver on July 8, 1997, at the age of 19. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from a H-DN league school, with a preference for Arcata High School, who has participated for two or more years in cross-country or track and field or a combination of both who wish to further their educations. | Origin: Any Humboldt or Del Norte County high school, or Southern Trinity High School Level: Graduating high school senior Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Additional Requirements: Applicants must have participated in cross-country, track and field, or a combination of both, for two or more years. Applicants must write an additional paragraph about their involvement and how it has impacted their life. Preference: Arcata High School students GPA, Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
98 | Kathryn E. Jackson and Frank A. Grant III Scholarship Fund | The Kathryn E. Jackson & Frank A. Grant III Memorial Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships to graduates from Hoopa Valley High School in furthering their education beyond high school. Kathryn was a strong community educational advocate and civic leader. She helped start the first PTA in 1952 in Hoopa, served many offices including 22nd district PTA president and offices in the state PTA. She was the first woman president of the Humboldt County Board of Education. Her eldest son Frank graduated from Hoopa High in 1960, earned a BS (1964) and MS (1966) in civil/sanitary engineering from Stanford University, and earned a PhD (1972) from UC Berkeley. Frank worked 35 years as an eminent water engineer with MWH, a global engineering firm, managing large projects in Los Angeles, the Philippines, and Jordan. He also served on the Yurok Tribal Constitution and economic development committees. | Origin: Hoopa High School Level: Graduating high school senior Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need Preference: will be given to students who have had and/or overcome a hardship that put the student's post-secondary education in jeopardy, and thus suggests special strengths of the student GPA, Destination, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
99 | Kit Crosby-Williams Veterans for Peace Scholarship | Veterans for Peace was founded: to increase public awareness of the costs of war; to restrain our government from intervening, overtly and covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations; to end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons; to seek justice for veterans and victims of war; and to abolish war as an instrument of national policy. Kit Crosby-Williams provided the funds for this scholarship. A longtime resident of Humboldt County, she died on April 21, 2015, at age 79 in Arcata. She was an associate member of Chapter 56 of Veterans for Peace and an advocate for human rights, environmental and land stewardship, and peace. | Origin: Humboldt County Financial Need: Not considered Additional Requirements: Applicants must be committed to advancing peace at home and abroad and write an additional essay describing their committment, as well as any work, volunteerism, or activism that demonstrates their experience in and commitment to peace, and detail any peace-related activities they have been involved in Preference: will be given to upper division undergraduates and graduate students Destination, Filed of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center Scholarship Fund - Academic | Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center is part of the international organization dedicated to serving local communities and addressing worldwide issues with an emphasis on the needs of children. Kiwanis' motto is "Serving the Children of the World." Kiwanis focuses on youth health, citizenship, and leadership, as well as assistance to the elderly. The Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center sponsors youth groups at elementary, middle, high school, and college levels. The club also provides academic and sponsored youth scholarships on a yearly basis. They are active sponsors of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Future Farmers of America. Through participation in service projects volunteer members work to improve life in the local community and around the world. For more information, contact Kiwanis of Henderson Center Club at PO Box 615, Eureka California 95502-0615. | Origin: Eureka resident or graduating from a high school in Eureka Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.5 Enrollment: Full time Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Preference: will be given to well-rounded students, children of Kiwanis club members, and students who have participated in a Kiwanis-sponsored youth program (such as EHS Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids, FFA, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts) Destination, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||
101 | Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center Scholarship Fund with Emphasis on Youth/FFA/Boy Scouts | Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center is part of the international organization dedicated to serving local communities and addressing worldwide issues with an emphasis on the needs of children. Kiwanis' motto is "Serving the Children of the World." Kiwanis focuses on youth health, citizenship, and leadership, as well as assistance to the elderly. The Kiwanis Club of Henderson Center sponsors youth groups at elementary, middle, high school, and college levels. The club also provides academic and sponsored youth scholarships on a yearly basis. They are active sponsors of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Future Farmers of America. Through participation in service projects volunteer members work to improve life in the local community and around the world. For more information, contact Kiwanis of Henderson Center Club at PO Box 615, Eureka California 95502-0615. | Origin: Eureka resident or graduating from a high school in Eureka Level: Graduating high school senior GPA: Minimum 3.0 Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration Preference: will be given to children of Kiwanis club members, and/or students who have participated in a Kiwanis-sponsored youth program (such as EHS Key Club, Builders Club, K-Kids, FFA, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts) Destination, Enrollment, Field of Study: Not considered | |||||||||||||||||||||||