Yvette T. Rowlett Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Information & Requirements
Scholarship Information & Requirements
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
1 @ $ 1,500
ELIGIBLE SCHOOL / AREA
- Elk Grove High
- Cosumnes High
- Florin High
- Franklin High
- Laguna Creek High
- Monterey Trail High
- Pleasant Grove High
- Sheldon High
- Valley High
- Calvine High
- Las Flores
- Rio Cazadero
- William Daylor High
- Elk Grove Charter School
OTHER CRITERIA
Minimum Required Grade Point Average: 2.0
Financial Need: Preference Given
Post Secondary Type of School: 4 year university, community college or vocational college
Specific Requirements for Applying: None Specified
Attendance Requirement: Full-Time Student
Required Participation in School Activities: Not Required
Required Participation in Community Activities: Yes
Additional Qualifications: The ideal candidates are high school seniors who have faced the socio-economic challenges and/or have a learning disability; are committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; have demonstrated perseverance; embrace new opportunities; have a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community (i.e. church), and with family and friends. The candidates understand how the aforementioned experiences have shaped and influenced their lives. The candidates recognize the importance of self-advocacy; believe in contributing to society in ways that increases opportunities for fellow citizens and will feel comfortable serving as role models.
Scholarship owner: Al Rowlett in memory of Yvette T. Rowlett
Autumn Owens
2023 Recipient
Sheridan Love
2022 Recipient