Scholarship Descriptions

Scholarship Timeline:

Applications due January 9, 2027

Only one scholarship will be awarded per student, and no more than two scholarships can be applied for from this Foundation. We encourage you to apply for many
scholarships other than what is listed below. Click on each link below to view the scholarship qualifications and download forms:

WHO MAY APPLY:

John F. Kennedy High School students graduating in and having attended JFK for one year
Students who plan to attend a Post-Secondary school full-time in 2027-2028

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:

GPA
Personal Statement
Recommendations
Outside involvement, i.e., volunteering and working
School activities

SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION:
Scholarship winners will be recognized at a dinner on April 10, 2027. Please click on the News button on the Home page for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
Scholarship Certificates will be awarded at Senior Awards Night (date to be announced).

ELIGIBLE POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS:
Funds must be used at an accredited Post-Secondary School for your continued education after high school graduation. This could include two-year or four-year colleges/universities; technical, vocational, or professional schools.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications are available on October 1st, 2026
Carefully read each scholarship “Application Information” page
Carefully determine your eligibility
Follow instructions and write a Personal Statement
Request your transcript
Request letters of recommendation from two teachers and any other required documentation(s)
Complete the application
Send the completed application and ALL supporting documents to:

Scholarship Foundation of John F. Kennedy High School
PO Box 1371
Cypress, CA 90630

Deadline: postmark must be no later than January 9, 2027
NOTE: NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED UNTIL ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ARE RECEIVED
Personal interviews with applicants will be scheduled during March 2027. Scholarship awards will be announced shortly thereafter.