Muirlands Middle

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...

Ask any young woman graduating from high school or college about the career options she is considering, and she may be able to give you quite a long list. But that was not always the case. When I spoke with Janet Chaniot, teacher and Mendocino College board member, she recalled a different time. “When I graduated from high school and...

The grant is given to a high school senior from southern California who plans to major or minor in theatre in their post-secondary education with the goal of becoming a theatre educator. The student must be present at the CETA High School Theatre Festival to interview for the scholarship.Student requirementsMust be a high school senior in the state of California.Must...

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a resource for local charitable giving. Created by and for the people of San Luis Obispo County, The Community Foundation is an enduring source of charitable funds to meet the changing needs and interests of the region.Since 1998, The Community Foundation has supported our county with grants and scholarships totaling more than...

The Harold Johnson Law Enforcement Scholarship was established in memory of Police Chief Harold "Hal" Johnson to provide financial support to students who plan to pursue a career in police work, corrections or other criminal justice fields. This scholarship honors Hal's 29-year law enforcement career, which began in Sacramento, California, in 1955. He chose his career after serving honorably as...

These scholarships are available to provide financial assistance to high school seniors interested in environmental health sciences and the pursuit of a higher education.AwardScholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, will be awarded to eligible students whose past and present efforts best embody the ideals of civic responsibility and environmental stewardship. These scholarships will be awarded and presented on an...