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Scholarships

 

Scholarship Applications -

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Application is due to your Career Coordinator by February 26, 2009
 


Visit your school's Career Center or Counselor:
 

  Casa Grande High School Karen Buchanan, kbuchanan@pet.k12.ca.us 778-4690
  Carpe Diem & Sonoma Mountain Ninotchka Horwitz,  ninoh@pet.k12.ca.us 778-4796
  Petaluma High School Julia Snader, jsnader@pet.k12.ca.us 778-4857
  St.Vincent High School Terese Doolittle, tdoolittle@SVHS-pet.org 763-1032 ext 118
  San Antonio & Valley Oaks Joe Zavala, jzavala@pet.k12.ca.us 778-4758

List of Available Scholarships for 2009 Graduates of Petaluma Area High Schools
Application is due to your Career Coordinator by February 28, 2009

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
 
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

Baldwin, McGaughey & Co. CPA Scholarship – $500 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: All Petaluma High Schoolsbr
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirement: will pursue a higher education degree in accounting or business
  
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
 
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.  Must enroll in at least one child development class per semester at a 2 or 4-year college.
 
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

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 a college or university in the fall as a part-time or full- time student.
 
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
 
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: Essay required on current community service project or community service plan that will be completed during freshman year in college.
 
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 attend a 4 year college
Financial Need: considered 
 
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
 
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 a minimum of 12 units each semester.
Special Emphasis: Metal Shop teacher recommendation.
 
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: Short essay required on "How Basketball Has Shaped Your Life”
 
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
 
Connie and Bill Hammerman Vocational Scholarship - $500
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.
 
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
 
Hillcrest Dental Group - $750
High School Eligibility: SVHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will pursue a higher education degree or certificate in health science
Special Emphasis: short essay required on why he/she wants a career in health sciences.
 
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.
 
Edwin Kelsey Memorial Scholarship - $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
 
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
 
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)
 
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)
 
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: 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
 
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.
Short essay required on how athletics has made a difference in your life.
 
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
 
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
 
Petaluma Sunrise Rotary Club - $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.
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
 
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
 
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. Short essay required on a person or event that inspired you to devote time to community service, "Service Above Self.”
 
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
Special Emphasis:
 
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. Short essay required on how this scholarship will assist them in your quest to build a new business opportunity.
Financial Need: considered
 
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
 
Niels and Amalia Scott Scholarship - $2,000 (multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will attend a 4 year college
Financial Need: substantial consideration
Special Emphasis: strength of character demonstrated through community service and extra-curricular activities
 
Carmen Scott Fry Scholarship - $2,000 (multiple awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Requirements: will attend a 4-year college
Financial Need: substantial consideration
Special Emphasis: strength of character demonstrated through community service and extra-curricular activities
 
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
 
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.
 
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. Short essay required on your ideas about life, family, friend and community and why you want to pursue an education.
 
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
 
Trojan Gaucho Scholarship - $250 (2 awards)
High School Eligibility: PHS & CGHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
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
 
Ellin Trueblood Scholarship - $500
High School Eligibility: PHS only
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 3.0
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
 
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