John F. Kennedy High

The Directing Change Film Contest is for young people ages 12 to 25 that want to combine creative expression with making a difference in their communities by creating stories about mental health, suicide prevention, and other topics that matter.Step 1: Select and Adult AdvisorAll youth participants need an adult advisor. As a first step the adult advisor needs to register....

The family of Andrew Q. Peschard (Menlo Atherton High School graduating class of 2017) would like to offer this scholarship in his memory to raise the visibility of a graduating high school senior from the San Francisco Bay Area, who has demonstrated resilience in their mental health journey and determination in pursuing a college education.Applicantsgraduating seniors, attending high school in...

Eligibility Criteria for ApplicantsStudents must be high school students living and attending school in Southern California, who are graduating as a senior and who are planning to enroll at a higher education institution or vocational/technical school to pursue an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree, or certificate of profession.These eligible counties include:InyoImperial KernLos AngelesMonoOrangeRiverside Santa BarbaraSan BernardinoSan DiegoSan Luis ObispoVenturaStudents must...

In the mid 1950’s, in Laytonville, Jack was working on a large circular saw in his mill and something unexpected occurred, electrically, and the saw severed his left arm at the shoulder. He was rushed to Howard Memorial in Willits and Dr. Babcock, a famous doctor, sewed up his shoulder and saved his life, but this had a great effect...

For young women who have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school.BackgroundThis fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have...

Eligibility RequirementsHave attended school in Santa Barbara County for at least four of the six years between grades 7 and 12Graduate or receive a G.E.D. from a Santa Barbara County High School* by June of the current academic yearBe planning to attend a Title IV-approved** school full-time in the next academic yearBe a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or AB 540...