ACADEMIC

MacIlvain Academic Honor Roll Scholarship - $500 -$1,000 (multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Requirements: Must have taken 4 college prep courses in all 7 semesters and will attend a 4-year college
Financial Need: considered
(Cannot apply for both MacIlvain Scholarships, only one)

Niels and Amalia Scott Scholarship - $2,000 (multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Requirements: Will be entering a 4-year college
Financial Need: substantial consideration

Carmen Scott Fry Scholarship - $2,000 (multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Requirements: will be entering a 4-year college
Financial Need: substantial consideration

Ellin Trueblood Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, apprenticeship/certificate program, 2 or 4-year college
Financial Need: considered
Special Emphasis: demonstrated academic achievement in high school

AGRICULTURE

John & Andrea Barella Vocational Scholarships - $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirement: has been involved in the Industrial Arts or Agricultural Science program and will pursue a higher education degree or certificate in an industrial arts or vocational trade program
Financial Need: considered

Gene Benedetti Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
High School Eligibility: PHS, SVHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: will pursue a higher education degree in agriculture or athletics

Clarence and Rosilda Rogers Memorial Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: PHS & SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree in agriculture and or dairy
Financial need: considered

The Pat Steidl Memorial Scholarship - $800
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, career business school or community college in electrical, mechanics, agriculture etc.

ATHLETIC

ATHLETA Scholarship - $500 (2 awards) amount may vary
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: Female athlete, who has team spirit, demonstrates teamwork, a positive attitude and who plan to continue her education at a 2-4 year school. Student does not need to be MVP or an award winner.
Special Emphasis: played sports for a minimum of 2 years in high school and be on a varsity team.

Trey Atkin Memorial Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: will attend a 4-year college or university
Special Emphasis: played high school varsity basketball

Gene Benedetti Memorial Scholarship -  $1,000
High School Eligibility: PHS, SVHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: will pursue a higher education degree in agriculture or athletics

Pat Doherty Memorial Scholarship -  $1,000 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: must have played sports for at least three years on a high school team and will be entering a 4-year college
Financial Need: considered

George Gillmore Memorial Scholarship - $750
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: played Varsity basketball in high school and will attend a 2 or 4-year college
Special Emphasis: *additional short essay required on “How Basketball Has Shaped Your Life”

Larry Johnson Scholarship - $400 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: Participated in sports in high school and will attend a trade/vocational school,
career business school or community college.
Financial Need: considered
Special Emphasis: athletic participation, team player not necessarily the star player

Butch Milliron Memorial Athletic Scholarship - $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will attend a 2-4 year college.
Special emphasis: played multiple sports in high school. Additional short essay required on how athletics has made a difference in your life.

Jim Pacciorini Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will attend a 4-year college
Special Emphasis: successful in both athletics and academics during high school

John Ramatici Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Rotary Club of Petaluma - $1,000
High School Eligibility: PHS & SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: dedication to sports and will attend a trade/vocational school or 2 or 4-year college
Special Emphasis: active membership in Rotary Interact Club. *Additional short essay required on a person or event that inspired you to devote time to community service, “Service Above Self.”

Trojan Gaucho Scholarship - $250 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, apprenticeship/certificate program, 2 or 4-year college
Special Emphasis: demonstrated academic and athletic achievements during high school

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Paul Di Girolamo Memorial Scholarship for Community Service - $300
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree in a field that lends itself to public service.
Special Emphasis: *additional short essay required on current community service project.

Fishman Family Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: a graduate of Penngrove Elementary School who will attend a 4-year college
Special Emphasis: community service demonstrated during high school

Marlene Freetly Scholarship in memory of Harvey Freetly - $500 (2)
High School Eligibility: (1) PHS only
High School Eligibility: (1) PHS, CGHS & SVHS
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: will attend a 2-4 year college
Special Emphasis: has participated in school and community service.

Kiwanis Community Service Scholarship - $1,000
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: NA
Requirements: will attend a 4-year college
Special Emphasis: demonstrated community service during high school

John and Elrose Lounibos Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will attend a 4-year college
Special Emphasis: demonstrated extraordinary community service during high school

John Ramatici Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Rotary Club of Petaluma - $1,000
High School Eligibility: PHS & SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: dedication to sports and will attend a trade/vocational school or 2 or 4-year college
Special Emphasis: active membership in Rotary Interact Club. *Additional short essay required on a person or event that inspired you to devote time to community service, “Service Above Self.”

Rotary Club of Petaluma in Memory of Harvey Freetly Scholarship - $500 (1)
High School Eligibility: PHS, CGHS & SVHS
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: will attend a 2-4 year college
Special Emphasis: has participated in school and community service

Steve Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, apprenticeship/certificate program, 2 or 4-year college
Financial Need: considered
Special Emphasis: extra curricular activities or volunteer work. *Additional short essay required on your ideas about life, family, friend and community and why you want to pursue an education.

Valley Vista PTA/Nancy Smith Scholarship - $250 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: Valley Vista Elementary alumni who will attend a trade/vocational school or 2 or 4-year college
Special Emphasis: active in community service and extra-curricular activities in high school

GENERAL

Edwin Kelsey Memorial Scholarship - $3,200 (800/year, renewable up to 4 years)
High School Eligibility: PHS, CGHS, SMHS, SAHS, VOHS & CDHS
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will attend a 2 or 4-year college. Must carry at least 12 units per semester or 8 units per quarter and maintain a 3.0 GPA for renewal.
Financial Need considered

MacIlvain Family Scholarship - $500 -$1,000 (multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, 2 or 4-year college
Financial Need: considered
(Cannot apply for both MacIlvain Scholarships, only one)

Petaluma Hamilton Masonic Lodge Scholarship - $1,000 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: will attend a 2 or 4-year college, is a US citizen and resident of California for at least one year
Special Emphasis: *Additional 500-word essay required on virtues of temperance, fortitude, prudence and justice. “What do these things mean to you and what roll do they have in your life?”
Financial Need: considered

SPECIFIC FOCUS

Baldwin, McGaughey & Co. CPA Scholarship -  $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirement: will pursue a higher education degree in accounting or business

Carol Brandner/ROP Occupations with Children Scholarship- $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
(Must have completed one year in ROP Occupations with Children Program)
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: will pursue a career related to children.

Cleveland - U’Ren Teen Mother Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirement: must be a teen mother who will attend a trade/vocational school, apprenticeship/certificate program,
2 or 4-year college

Collins Fund for  English Learners Scholarship - $750
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: available to a student who has been enrolled in an ESL program at any time K-12 and who will attend trade/vocational school, apprenticeship/certificate program, 2 or 4-year college

Arnie Dado Memorial Scholarship -  $250
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirement: PHS Wildlife Museum Docent for at least three years who will pursue a degree in wildlife, natural resources or education.
Financial Need: considered
Special Emphasis: outstanding leadership in high school, community involvement and a passion for the outdoors

Maxwell and Doris Decker RN Scholarship -  $2,000/year renewable up to 4 years
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools.
PHS & CGHS students must be enrolled in Health Career Pathways program. Letter of recommendation from hospital, doctors office etc. required for students of all other high schools.
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree in nursing. Renewable up to 4 years provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and provides proof of acceptance into Nursing Program by the third year.
Financial Need: considered

Hillcrest Dental Group - $750
High School Eligibility: CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree or certificate in health science
Special Emphasis: *additional short essay required on why he/she wants a career in health sciences.

Mister McGoo’s Scholarship - $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree in culinary arts or business

Petaluma Area Veterinary Scholarship - $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Requirements: Petaluma resident student planning to pursue a career in veterinary sciences

Petaluma Wildlife Museum Scholarship - $250
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: served as a museum docent for at least 3 years and will pursue a higher education degree in wildlife, education or related fields
Financial need considered.
Special Emphasis: excellent community service record in high school

Dion Reif Family Trust - $500 (4 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, career business college, 2 or 4-year college
Special Emphasis: entrepreneurs with great visions and academic achievements during high school. *Additional short essay required on how this scholarship will assist them in your quest to build a new business opportunity.
Financial Need: considered

Cynthia Terzian Memorial Scholarship - $1,000.
High School Eligibility: CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: Must be or have been enrolled in the culinary program at CGHS and will pursue higher education degree or certificate in Culinary Arts

Drs. Woo and DeBerardinis Orthodontics Science Scholarship - $500 (3 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS, CGHS, SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree in Health Sciences

VOCATIONAL

John & Andrea Barella Vocational Scholarships -  $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirement: has been involved in the Industrial Arts or Agricultural Science program and will pursue a higher education degree or certificate in an industrial arts or vocational trade program
Financial Need: considered

Max Cerini Memorial Scholarship -  $750 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.5
Requirement: will pursue a higher education degree in the construction or building industry.

Jeff Froom Memorial Scholarship - $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: Must have been enrolled in metal shop for 4 years and will pursue an Associate Degree or Certificate in precision machining or engineering at a trade/vocational school or junior college. Must be enrolled with 12 or more units.
Special Emphasis: Letter of recommendation from Metal Shop teacher.

Ed Grossi Memorial Automotive Scholarship - $1,000
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree in the automotive industry

Henris Family Scholarship - $750 (Multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements will pursue a higher education degree or certificate in an industrial arts or vocational trade program
Financial Need: considered

Alan J. Pounds Memorial Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree or certificate in an industrial arts or vocational trade program

Rotary Club of Petaluma Sunrise - $250
High School Eligibility: SAHS, CDHS, SMHS & VOHS
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, career business school or community college.

Stan Ramatici Memorial Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, apprenticeship/certificate program, 2 or 4-year college

Pat Steidl Memorial Scholarship - $800
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schools
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Requirements: will attend a trade/vocational school, career business school or community college in electrical, mechanics, agriculture etc.