Scholarship Descriptions
Scholarship Timeline:
Applications due January 13, 2024
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 student graduating May 2024, and having attended JFK for one year
- Plan to attend a Post-Secondary school full-time in 2024-2025
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 20th, 2024. 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 16th, 2023
- Read carefully 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:
[email protected] - Deadline: postmark must be no later than by January 13th, 2024
- NOTE: NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED UNTIL ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ARE RECEIVED
- Personal interviews with applicants will be scheduled during February/March 2024
- Scholarship awards will be announced in March 2024
General
Emphasis on GPA, school activities, work/volunteering – six $1,500 scholarships available
Aragona Family
Emphasis on being a member of JROTC – one $500 scholarship
available.
Eva Lutz Memorial
Emphasis on Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, and Performing Arts with a college major in the Arts – one $750 scholarship
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Plans to pursue a career in the healthcare field – one $500 scholarship
Kiwanis Club of La Palma
Plans to attend a Community College to study in the field of Social Sciences – one $500 scholarship
Chris O'Neal Memorial
Emphasis on community volunteerism – one $2,500 scholarship available
Nitesh & Niti Patel Community College
Must attend a community college and have a philosophy of reaching out and helping others – one $500 scholarship
Nitesh & Niti Patel Academic Excellence
Emphasis by an applicant who has proven to be well-rounded beyond academics) – one $500 scholarship
Glenn Taylor Memorial
Plans to become a teacher – one $500 scholarship.
La Palma Community Foundation Scholarship
Must be a La Palma resident and plans a career in public safety – two $500 scholarships
Donald Widen Memorial
Emphasis on math & science – one $1,000 scholarship
John Alvis Memorial
Plans to earn an elementary teaching credential – one $500 scholarship
Michele Steggell Real Estate Scholarship
First generation to attend attend a 4 year institution of higher learning – one $500 scholarship
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Scholarship Foundation of John F. Kennedy High School
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Cypress, CA 90630