Bryan Potts, a member of the Rio Americano High School class of 1986, was a versatile student whose enthusiasm for living extended into all areas of his life. His qualities were much admired by his family and friends, and it is in remembrance of those qualities that this scholarship fund was created. It is the hope of the Bryan Potts Scholarship’s contributors and selection committee that, by annually recognizing a Rio Americano senior who shares Bryan’s joy of living, Bryan’s life will continue to touch young people in the community. The selection of the Bryan Potts Scholar is designed to identify a deserving student who best exemplifies Bryan’s personal characteristics. The selection committee will look for that student whose zest for life enriches others and whose inquisitiveness leads to greater knowledge and self-understanding. Ideally, the Bryan Potts Scholar will be an affectionate, warm person whose presence lends a touch of humor and vitality to every situation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a graduating senior at Rio Americano High School
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be accepted to an accredited educational institution in a field of study leading to a baccalaureate degree

Donor

Bryan Potts

Award

up to $10,000

Deadline

03/14/2025

Supplemental Questions

1.      Essay: Please provide a 250 word essay explaining how you share the qualities deemed important by Bryan’s friends and family listed in the Bryan Potts scholarship description paragraph

2.      Are you a graduating senior at Rio Americano High School?

3.      Letter of Recommendation: Please provide two letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to the applicant

4.      Second letter of recommendation

Please visit sacregcf.org/students to apply.

The mission of the Navy ROTC Program is to develop young men and women morally, mentally, physically, and to instill in them the highest ideals of honor, courage, and commitment. The program educations and trains young men and women for leadership positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps. Currently there are 63 Navy ROTC units/consortiums hosted at 77 schools throughout the United States. The Navy ROTC Program is available at over 160 colleges and  universities that either host Navy ROTC units or have cross-town enrollment agreements with a host university. 

More information can be found HERE

Or see the attached flier HERE

Since 1964, the Italian Catholic Federation has awarded over $2,000,000.00 in scholarships to more than 6,000 high school students, of the Catholic faith, attending college.

Each spring, the Italian Catholic Federation receives nearly 200 applications for its yearly scholarship awards. Applications are received from students in public as well as Catholic high schools in California, Nevada and Illinois. To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:

1.      Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or,

2.      Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”

Individual Members and Families who join our National Branch, from States where we are not established, are welcome members in the mission of our organization. However, for families, their children are not eligible to participate in our Scholarship Program at this time. In the States where we are not established, we do not have sources of funding for scholarships for any potential applicants and our National Branch is not set up to provide scholarships as they continue to build on the foundation and vision for this Branch.

First year scholarships in the amount of $400 will be awarded to approximately 150 applicants. First year scholarship winners are eligible for second, third, and fourth year awards of $500, $600, and $1,000 respectively.

Applications will be judged and evaluated on:

·         Scholastic Achievement – TOTAL CUMULATIVE GPA (3½ years) and CLASS RANK

·         Financial Need

·         Leadership Role

·         Extracurricular Activities and Charitable Efforts

·         Family Membership/Activities in the I.C.F. (if applicable)

2025 First Year Scholarship ($400) – Submit by April 1, 2025

Instructions for high school seniors:

1.      Download the 2025 I.C.F. Scholarship Application.

2.      Complete and save the application.

3.      Complete the letter of personal assessment (instructions for the letter are included on the scholarship application).

4.      Obtain your high school transcript (Gr. 9 to first quarter or semester of Gr. 12).

5.      Send an email with your completed application, letter of personal assessment and high school transcript to info@icf.org OR you may print and mail these items to:
Attn: Scholarship Committee
Italian Catholic Federation
8393 Capwell Drive, Suite 110
Oakland, CA 94621

Graduating seniors are invited to apply for SJEF’s scholarships. This year, the San Juan Education Foundation will support students by awarding up to $57,000 in scholarships for 2025.

The deadline to submit is April 11. For more information, visit www.sanjuaneducationfoundation.org/scholarships

Our Scholarship Program awards 20 deserving students, with $1,000 each and is designed to empower students by providing financial assistance to help them achieve educational goals. Our Foundation believes that talent and ambition should never be limited by financial barriers and we’re committed to making education accessible for all. We invite you to take the first step towards a brighter future.

PROGRAM PERIOD: January 1 - April 1

OPEN TO: Graduating high school seniors, current college students, or past Sierra Central Scholarship Program recipients, who are still attending college

RECIPIENT CRITERIA: Applications must be from those who live or work in any of the following counties: Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Butte, Sierra, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada, Placer, Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine or Tuolumne

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due by April 1 and must include complete details at time of submission (questionnaire, essay, transcripts & references)

To apply, please visit us online SierraCentral.com/youth/scholarships

Sacramento Area Fire Fighters, Local 522 is offering four (4) $1,000 scholarships to Senior High School students who will be attending college the year following graduation. Two scholarships will be awarded to daughters/sons of Local 522 members and two scholarships will be awarded to students who attend one of the high schools within Local 522's jurisdiction.

Qualifications:

Each applicant must submit a 500 word essay on the topic "Life in the Firehouse."

The essay may either be handwritten, typed or computer generated.

Judges will be a local school teacher, college professor, etc.

Proper English and writing skills will be judged.

The heart of the essay will be judged on how realistic the writer portrays firefighters in real life.

Contestants are encouraged to visit local fire houses to conduct interviews, gather information, etc.

Adherence to application instructions will be judged.

 

ESSAY MUST BE POSTMARKED WITH USPS POSTMARK ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2025. NO APPLICATIONS OR ESSAYS WILL BE PERMITTED IN PERSON, THEY MUST BE MAILED.

 The recipients will be presented certificates of award at their school awards program when possible.

The decision of the judges chosen by Local 522 will be final.

 

SACRAMENTO AREA FIRE FIGHTERS, LOCAL 522 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Telephone
School Presently Attending
Intended College
Name of parent member of Local 522 IF applicable

 

Attach Essay to this application and mail to: Scholarship Program

Sacramento Area Fire Fighters, Local 522 Attention: Gabriela Alvarado

3720 Folsom Boulevard

Sacramento CA 95816

 

Essay must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2025

DO NOT include your name or the name of your parent in the essay IF he/she is a member of Local 522.

Good luck!

The 2025 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. The program includes:

•          One $10,000 scholarship

•          Two $1,000 scholarships

•          Three $500 scholarships It's quick and easy to apply:

•           No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average

•          No essay required

•          No lengthy application forms or application fees

 

Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area.

The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winner will be announced in May, 2025.

 

The scholarship deadline is April 23, 2025.

 

Student Insights is a market research firm helping colleges and universities communicate more effectively with high school seniors. For more information about the company, log on to www.studentinsights.com.

ROTARY CLUB OF SACRAMENTO FOUNDATION

 

GRADUATING SENIORS FROM

SACRAMENTO CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

C.K. MC CLATCHY HIGH SCHOOL

RIO AMERICANO HIGH SCHOOL

DELTA HIGH SCHOOL

BELLA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL

WEST CAMPUS

 

ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR

THE ROTARY CLUB OF SACRAMENTO FOUNDATION

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

·        High school senior

·        Demonstrated financial need

·        Scholastic ability and achievement 

·        Demonstrated leadership ability in school activities

·        Service in the community

·        Must enroll full-time in undergraduate studies in an accredited 4-year university or community college in the US 

·        Not the relative of a Rotarian 

 

TO APPLY FOR A ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP,

PLEASE VISIT THE ROTARY CLUB OF SACRAMENTO WEBSITE

WWW.ROTARYSACRAMENTO.COM

 

THEN CLICK ON “OUR FOUNDATIONS”, AND THEN “SCHOLARSHIPS”

NOTE: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE – APRIL 15. 2025

 

 

1)  Owl Scholarship - $50,000 - 50 Awards (Deadline: February 28, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.

B)  Be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19879/owl-scholarship

 

2)  DAV Scholarships - $30,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: February 28, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be 21 or younger and have volunteered for a minimum of 100 hours through DAV or DAV Auxiliary.

B)  Have accumulated the volunteer hours at a VA medical center or the Local Veterans Assistance Program.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11980/dav_scholarships

 

3)  National Italian American Foundation Scholarships - $12,000 - 200 Awards (Deadline: March 1, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy.

B)  Be enrolled in a US-accredited institution on a full-time basis for the Fall 2025 semester Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12757/national-italian-american-foundation-scholarships

 

4)  Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship - $5,000 - 2 Awards (Deadline: March 8, 2025)

 To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be from an underrepresented minority.

B)  Demonstrate financial need.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33047/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship

 

5)  Horatio Alger Scholarship - $25,000 - 70 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be enrolled full-time as a high school junior in the United States.

B)  Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required).

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9417/horatio-alger-scholarship

 

6)  ASME High School Scholarships - $5,000 - 4 Awards (Deadline: March 15, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a graduating high school senior interested in pursuing an engineering degree.

B)  Be enrolled full-time in an ABET-accredited mechanical engineering or technology program by the fall after high school.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12500/american-society-of-mechanical-engineers-scholarships

 

7)  Scholarship For Journalism Diversity - $20,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 16, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a high school senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

B)  Be preparing to enter college and intend to become a journalist.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12777/scholarship_for_journalism_diversity

 

8)  University of the Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship - $10,000 - 80 Awards (Deadline: Mar. 31, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a graduating high school senior planning to be a full-time student in one of the following disciplines: Automotive, Heavy Duty, or Collision Repair School.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15065/university_of_the_aftermarket_foundation_scholarship

 

9)  Niche Scholarship - $25,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: March 31, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a senior in high school or a current college student.

B)  Be attending or planning to attend college, university, or professional training school in the Fall of 2025. Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/25490/niche-25000-scholarship

 

10)  Robert G. Porter Scholars Program - $8,000 - 14 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a graduating high school senior.

B)  Have at least one parent or legal guardian who is a member of the American Federation of Teachers.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12605/robert-g-porter-scholars-program

 

 

11)  Young American Creative Patriotic Scholarship - $10,000 – 8 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States or be a dependent of U.S. military or civilian personnel in an overseas school.

B)  Be in grades 9-12.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9706/young-american-creative-patriotic-scholarship

 

12)  Women Marines Association Scholarship Program - $5,000 - 9 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a direct descendant by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty or

B)  Be a sibling or a descendant of a sibling by blood, legal adoption, or stepchild of a Marine on active duty, or who has served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, Regular or Reserve.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12737/women-marines-association-scholarship-program

 

 

13)  Lighthouse Guild Scholarships - $10,000 - 16 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Have documented proof of vision loss.

B)  Be newly transitioning to college or graduate education.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15685/lighthouse-guild-scholarships

 

 

14)  Sara Scholarship - $2,500 – 12 Awards (Deadline: April 30, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Demonstrate excellent character and active involvement with the sport of golf.

B)  Identify as a female and be a senior in high school.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32929/sara-scholarship

 

15)  Lift Parts Express Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: April 30, 2025)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A)  Be a current senior in High School and a legal resident of the United States.

B)  Be enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2025.

Applications can be found by going to:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10417/lift_parts_express_scholarship

THE GREGORY KENNETH SHERRILL MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP ST. GEORGE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

5600 Winding Way

Carmichael, California 95608

TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

1.  Currently three scholarships will be awarded to individuals who fully intend to matriculate to a college in the calendar year in which the scholarship is awarded. The amount of the scholarships can be up to $5,000.

2.  A committee from St. George’s Church will screen the applicants using the application itself, an essay, the transcript, and an interview for the finalists.

3.  Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 19 and a graduating senior from San Juan Unified School District.

4.  The applicant must have an overall cumulative Grade Point Average of an unweighted 3.5 or higher. High School transcripts must be submitted with the application.

5.  The completed application will be mailed or delivered to St. George’s Church by April 1 of each year.

Application can be found here: Links

6.  The screening committee will not consider an applicant’s sex, religion, ethnicity, or national origin in making the award.

7.  A certificate will be presented to the winning candidates during a Sunday church service at St. George’s. The awards will be presented when official notice of matriculation is received by the Trustees of the Fund.

************************************************************************************* The following is a brief overview of Gregory Sherrill.

Born May 31, 1956 - Died November 14, 1975, of a malignant tumor of the brain.

Gregory graduated from La Sierra High School in June 1974. He had a GPA of 3.5. He was on the swimming team and was awarded 3 letters. He took part in a school song and dance group called “The Sound Express” and traveled to Europe with the group where they performed for English, French and German audiences. He was generous. From earliest childhood, he would not accept a casual gift unless there was one for his sister. He had a remarkable sense of humor as an adept punster. He had no patience with the petty ostracism games often played by young people and took the part of those against whom the games were played. He took intense interest in all his courses. He enjoyed learning. He was a member of an Explorer Post of the BSA and became deeply knowledgeable about edible wild plants and survival techniques. He was active in his church and served as an acolyte.

Cal Worthington Memorial Scholarship — San Juan Education Foundation

Cal Worthington Memorial Scholarship

The Cal Worthington Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of Cal Worthington. Cal Worthington was a decorated WW2 veteran who later became a legendary car dealer and one of the most successful farmers in California. Cal flew B-17's over Europe and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service. He continued to fly his whole life. After the war, he became one of the largest car dealers in the United States, and was particularly well known for his television commercials that implored people to "Go See Cal," and featured his dog Spot, which was anything but a dog. In his later years, he was a major force in agriculture, as well, with some of the largest almond and olive ranches in the state. Although Cal never graduated from high school, he was a firm believer in education, hard work, and perseverance.

This Scholarship seeks to remember Cal by giving a young person an opportunity to continue their education in some of the areas that were so meaningful to Cal.

The Scholarship is administered by the San Juan Education Foundation. The Cal Worthington Scholarship fund will offer ten $1,500 scholarships and two $2,000. One qualified student from each of SJUSD's nine high schools and one student from the alternative education high schools will be eligible for a $1,500 level scholarship. One student from Encina High School and one student from San Juan High School will also be eligible for a $2,000 scholarship.

An "eligible senior" is a graduating senior who has expressed a serious interest in one of the following career paths:

1. automotive technology

2. the military

3. the digital (“media”) arts

4. aviation

5. business

6. agriculture, including the culinary arts.

These career paths are reflective of the many talents and skills Mr. Worthington exemplified.

Statement of Purpose 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. 

Scholarship Information

The Sacramento Alumnae Chapter awards annual scholarships for minority students pursuing higher education at a two or four-year institution. An individual is eligible to apply if he or she meets the eligibility criteria. The scholarship amounts will vary depending on individual merit and needs. All applications are evaluated based on a complete application and interview, which are used to determine academic performance, financial need, and community & cultural involvement. For more information visit sacdst.org.

Questions? Email scholarship@sacdst.org 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Black, African American, or of African descent
• Greater Sacramento resident
• Graduating High School Student, Single Head of Household, or Matriculating College Student pursing Associates or Bachelors degree
• Currently attending, accepted, applied or applying to an accredited two or four-year college/university for the Fall of 2025
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Proven participation in community service or volunteer activities
• Applicant must attend an interview

Disclaimer: Relatives by blood, marriage or adoption of members of Sacramento Alumnae Chapter - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated are NOT eligible to apply for chapter scholarships, however, there may be other scholarships available.

 

Application Packet Requirements:

• An official transcript must be uploaded or sent directly from school’s registrar office to the email or mailing address by SATURDAY - March 29, 2025
• Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, principal, counselor, community leader, minister, or employer
• A signed photo release (signed by parent/guardian)
• Academic Standing Form (completed by counselors or school registrar)
• Headshot or Senior portrait (300dpi+ jpg or tiff; size not to exceed 4”x6”)
• A typed, double-spaced essay of no more than 1,000 words on theme:
  Black Excellence in Action: Education, Leadership, and Change. What does Black excellence mean to you, and how will your education help you achieve it?”

Apply HERE

$1,000 Writing Scholarship

Read all the details at: www.sactowriters.org/2025-scholarship

And submit your work early to: scholarship@sactowriters.org

Awards banquet: May 12, 2025

Deadline: April 18, 2025

The Andrew McMorris Foundation Scholarship 2025

Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 30, 2025 (no exceptions)

Awards: $250 - $2,500

Description of Andrew McMorris: The Andrew McMorris Foundation was created to honor the memory of an extraordinary twelve-year-old boy, Andrew McMorris, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver while hiking with his Boy Scout troop in the Fall of 2018. Andrew was full of life and a positive spirit. His charisma was contagious. A friend to everyone, Andrew had a way of making everyone feel good about themselves, and he had a knack for bringing people together. He consistently demonstrated his compassion and care for others. Andrew’s passion and zest for life were unrelenting, and he never wanted to waste a moment. He loved music, scouting, painting, skiing, hiking, dancing, and traveling, but most of all he loved aviation. Since he could walk, Andrew dreamed he would someday become a pilot. He had already taken his first flight lesson by the summer of 2018. Andrew was a dreamer who lived life to the fullest.

Eligibility Criteria: We are looking for a candidate who embodies Andrew’s qualities. The candidate for this award should demonstrate kindness, selflessness, and a commitment to improving their community and leading an impactful life. The applicant must be a high school senior who plans to continue their education in either a two to four-year program or a trade school. Applicants involved in a scouting program, interested in fine and performing arts, and interested in aviation are encouraged to apply.

 

Winners: Winners will be announced at the high school’s scholarship award ceremony or by email before June 14th 2025. Please note that Miller Place High School Seniors should not use this application as students are chosen internally by administration

 

Please click on the following link for more information or to apply at:  

 https://andrewmcmorrisfoundation.org/awards/#scholarships

Apply

The Vipin Agrawal Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students from low-income and immigrant backgrounds. In order to create diversity in the industry and spark new innovations, it is important to platform diverse undergraduate students.

VAMSF annually awards scholarships to two high school seniors and/or current college students who have the following qualifications:

• Attending a California state university, either CSU and UC school systems, AND went to a California high school
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in computer science, science, technology, engineering, or medicine.
• They or their parents immigrated to the United States
• Annual household income of less than $75,000
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher

The scholarship includes $2000 a year for all four years of the student’s college career. 

Note: to apply, you will need to have your high school transcripts, SAR (Student Aid Report) form, as well as responses to two essay prompts.

Scholarship opportunity for African American female high school seniors who graduated December 2024 or are graduating this spring (May or June). 

Applications will open Saturday, March 15 and close April 20A. For more information about our scholarship program, please visit https://www.sistersofnia.org/scholarships

ELIGIBILITY:

Sisters of Nia or BIPOC women

Greater Sacramento area resident

Minimum cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

• High School applicant 2.0 GPA
• Current College applicant 2.5 GPA
• Graduate applicate (masters or PHD) 3.0 GPA

Graduating High School student or vocational School student. Or Matriculating College student or Graduate student. 

Accepted to and attending an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational school program for Fall 2025

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Two letters of recommendation

Unofficial transcript

Applicant photograph (headshot)

2 minute video submission

2 essays, minimum 250-300 words

You are invited to submit an application to the Nisei Student Relocation Commemorative Fund (NSRCF) Scholarship.

The NSRCF was founded in 1980 by Nisei (second generation Japanese Americans) who were incarcerated in U.S. concentration camps during World War II. 4,600 Nisei college students were assisted by the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council to leave the camps and continue their education. The NSRCF was created to honor those who helped the Japanese American students during World War II by assisting others in furthering their education.

To date, the NSRCF has awarded over $1.3 Million in scholarships to nearly 1,200 Southeast Asian high school students in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Denver, Philadelphia, Seattle, Boston, Sacramento, Fresno, and New York City. (For more information, please visit the website at www.nsrcfund.org.). This year, the Fund will award students in Sacramento County.

Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (We will award a total of 28 scholarships)

Deadline: Application materials must be submitted via email to nsrcf2025@gmail.com by March 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

To be eligible, you must meet these criteria:

●     Have Southeast Asian ancestry (the applicant or at least one parent/grandparent born in Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia)

●     Attend a high school in Sacramento County

●     Graduate high school in 2025 (includes completion of GED). There is no age limit.

●     Attend a four-year college or university; community college; accredited vocational or technical school in the Fall 2025

We will evaluate scholarship applications based on:

●     Academic achievement

●     Extracurricular activities in school and/or community, and/or work experience

●     Educational, career, and personal goals

●     Financial need

●     The two letters of recommendation

 

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at a special awards ceremony to be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Sam Pannell Meadowview Community Center. Details will be announced later.

The headshot photo you submit will NOT affect the review of your application in any way. If you are selected for the award, we will include your photo in the program for the awards ceremony.

 

For more information, please contact us at nsrcf2025@gmail.com or call us 916-244-2014

The African American Caucus of the Sacramento County would like to invite you to apply for the Phyllis M Kidd Memorial Scholarship.

Phyllis M. Kidd's illustrious career with Sacramento County spanned over three remarkable decades. A founder of the African American Caucus (AAC) and a true luminary, Phyllis was the driving force behind the creation of the caucus’s scholarship program, which began with a simple yet powerful act—placing a cup on the table to collect donations from members. In its first year, the caucus awarded two $250 scholarships, initially named in honor of Susie Gaines Mitchell.

Phyllis M. Kidd passed away from cancer in November 2022. In 2025, the scholarship was renamed in her honor, ensuring her legacy continues to inspire and lead by example. A true superstar in every sense, Phyllis's spirit shines on.

 

Scholarship Details

We are proud to offer $1500 scholarships, to be awarded in May 2025 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 17, 2025.

Eligible applicants must be:

1.      A Sacramento County resident

2.      A 2025 graduating high school senior

3.      Entering a two or four-year accredited college/university/technical/or trade school

4.      Must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5

Please ensure all documentation is included at the time the application is received. The application can be found HERE. Follow the attached checklist carefully. Please note that our scholarship is not based on income qualifications but is intended for students who desire to advance through higher education.

If you would like to receive our scholarship information via email, please contact us at: DHA-AACaucus@saccounty.net. The Sacramento County Departments of Human Assistance and Health and Human Services African American Caucus invites you to apply for our Phyllis M. Kidd Memorial African American Scholarship.