Humboldt Area Foundation Scholarships--Requesting more applicants!

Deadline March 15 at 5:00pm

These scholarships are available and so far have very few applicants! These are all offered through the Humboldt Area Foundation and you only need to fill out one application to apply to all of these. Several of these are for EHS students only so you have a good chance of winning these scholarships. Every dollar counts when you are paying for college. Don't miss out on these opportunities! They want to award these scholarships! (Eureka only scholarships are highlighted in purple)   Friel Family Scholarships
1 Award(s) in the Amount of $400
Howard Friel, now retired, taught and coached many, many years for Eureka City Schools. Although he taught math, he always felt English was the most important subject.  The annual Scholarship award will be in the amount of $400. Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Eureka High School s  Level: Graduating senior s  G.P.A.: Not considered s  Destination: College or university in California s  Enrollment: Part-time or full-time s  Field of Study: English s  Financial Need: Not considered s  Important: Preference given to students who play an instrument or sings

The Gallon Memorial Scholarship
1 Award in the Amount of $250
This scholarship was established in memory of members of the Gallon Family. The annual scholarship award will be in the amount of $250. Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Eureka High School, Fortuna High School or HSU s  Level: Graduating senior or currently enrolled at HSU s  G.P.A.: Minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) s  Destination: College or university s  Enrollment: Part-time or full-time s  Field of Study: Teaching s  Financial Need: Demonstrates financial need

Greenwood Family Scholarship
1 Award(s) in the Amount of $500
Charlotte Greenwood, the widow of William R. (Bill) Greenwood, a well-known Eureka businessman, established this scholarship in his memory and in honor of their family.  One annual scholarship of $500 will be awarded.  Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Eureka High School s  Level: Not considered s  G.P.A.: Not considered s  Destination: Humboldt State University s  Enrollment: Full-time s  Field of Study: Business s  Financial Need: Not considered s  Important: Academic excellence Community service

Edith & James A. (Jim) Howard Scholarship
1 Award(s) in the Amount of $1,000
This fund was established in memory of Edith Howard by her husband, Jim.  One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually to African-American graduates of Eureka High School or St. Bernard High School.  Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply.  Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Eureka High School or St. Bernard High School s  Level: Not considered s  G.P.A.: Maintained a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) the last 3 years of high school s  Destination: 4-year accredited college or university s  Enrollment: Full-time s  Field of Study: Not considered s  Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration s  Important: African-American descent

Eldred I. (Bo) MacMillan Scholarship
1 Award(s) in the Amount of $500
This award was established in memory of “Bo” MacMillan.  A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student pursuing a course of study in Civil Engineering.  Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Humboldt County high school s  Level: Not considered s  G.P.A.: Not considered s  Destination: 4-year accredited college, university or graduate school s  Enrollment: Full-time s  Field of Study: Civil Engineering s  Financial Need: Intended for students of low and middle income families s  Important: Strong mathematics or science academic achievements

Mary & Melvin “Skip” Matson Scholarship
1Award(s) in the Amount of $500
This scholarship was established in memory of Melvin Gus “Skip” Matson, by his wife Mary.  Mr. Matson was a native and resident of Eureka, and a lifelong commercial fisherman.  A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Eureka High School student on “odd years” and a Fortuna High School student on “even years”.  In 2012 this scholarship will be awarded to a Eureka High student.  Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Graduate of Eureka High School s  Level: Graduating high school senior s  G.P.A.: Minimum 3.5  GPA s  Destination: 4-year accredited college or university s  Enrollment: Full-time only s  Field of Study: Not considered s  Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration s  Important: Member of the track & field team for 4 years

Melvin & Leona Peterson Memorial Scholarship
1 Award(s) in the Amount of $500
Leona E. Peterson established this scholarship in 1985 to honor her husband Melvin T. Peterson. This $500 scholarship will be awarded annually. Candidates described by the following criteria are eligible: s  Origin: Eureka High School s  Level: Graduating high school senior s  G.P.A.: Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) s  Destination: 4-year accredited college or university s  Enrollment: Full-time s  Field of Study: Math or science s  Financial Need: All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration

To apply for these and many other scholarships, click on the link below:

Humboldt Area Foundation

If you have questions or need more information, you can contact:

Cassandra Wagner

Program Assistant- Scholarships & Grants

Humboldt Area Foundation

373 Indianola Road, Bayside CA 95524

707-442-2993, Fax: 707-442-3811