Due April 20, 2012: A to Z Eye Care Health Career Scholarship, Humboldt Builder's Community Fund, Jacob Spencer Memorial Scholarship, James and Jeff Kitna Memorial Scholarship, Redwood Decorative Artists Scholarships

This Friday is a big deadline day for turning in scholarships! We have five  scholarships due that day! They are: 

Redwood Decorative Artists Scholarships:

Deadline April 20, 2012

The Redwood Decorative Artists will be awarding two $500 art scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year. You only need one application to apply to both scholarships.

These scholarships are for students who are planning to study art in college. Applicants will be evaluated on future plans for their artistic talents, past experience and training, scholastic achievement, leadership and community service. 

Qualifications:

·         Graduating senior for a Humboldt County high school

·         Plan to major in art or study art for use in a future profession

·         Must be enrolled full time (12 units or more) for the entire year (of college)

·         Must complete and submit the application and supplemental information on or before April 20, 2012.

You will need to write an essay (1-3 pages) describing the extent of your art background and training,  media and styles of art, displays and any awards you have received. Include your educational and future plans and two additional pages of photos of your artwork.

List of your extracurricular activities, citizenship/community service activities over the last four years, transcript and a recommendation letter from a counselor, teacher or community person who is familiar with your work;

Applications are only available in the Counseling office, come by and pick one up today.

Send your completed application packet by April 20, 2012 to:

Redwood Decorative Artists Scholarships
c/o Karen Wagner, Chairperson

2670 Forest Knoll Lane

Eureka, CA 95503

James and Jeff Kitna Memorial Scholarship

Due April 20, 2012

This $500 scholarship is for seniors whose parent(s) are employed as teachers or administrators at Eureka High School.

Selection is based on a GPA of 2.5 or better, involvement in school and community activities and financial need.

You will need to turn in your application and a copy of your transcript.

Come and pick up your application in the counseling office today. You must turn in your application packet to the Eureka High School counseling office no later than 3:30pm on April 20, 2012.

Jacob Spencer Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 20, 2012 no later than 3:30pm

The Jacob Spencer Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Jacob Andrew Spencer, Eureka High School graduate Class of 2008, who passed away as the result of a tragic automobile accident. Jacob had a strong interest in Auto Mechanics throughout his high school career.

This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a Eureka High School graduating senior who plans to attend College of the Redwoods.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior from Eureka High School
• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Financial need will be considered in case of a tie.
• Must be planning to attend College of the Redwoods

What to submit:

1. Application
2. Two letters of recommendation (forms attached to application with at least one being from an EHS teacher)

Don’t miss this great opportunity if you are planning to go to College of the Redwoods!

Return application packet to the EHS Counseling Office no later than 3:30 pm on April 20, 2012.

Humboldt Builders’ Exchange Community Fund

Deadline: In their office by April 20, 2012

The Humboldt Builders’ Exchange Community Fund (HBECF) is offering a scholarship to graduating high school seniors who wish to continue their education in the construction industry.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduating senior from a Humboldt County high school
• Must be continuing your education in the construction related fields
• Must apply, and be accepted to attend their educational facility as a full time (12 or more units) for the Fall of 2012
• Must have a high school grade average of “C” or better

The scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student and weighted heavily on their academic record. Serious consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to education through their academic performance in high school as well as current financial need and community service.

What to submit

1. Completed application packet
2. High School transcript
3. Short autobiographical essay

Application packet must be submitted to their office by April 20, 2012. Late submissions will not be considered.

HBECF

624 C Street

Eureka, CA 95501

Attention: Scholarships

Applications are available in the counseling office and on the Internet at www.humbx.com


A to Z Eye Care Health Career Scholarship

Deadline: Postmarked by April 20, 2012

A to Z Eye Care in Arcata is offering two $500 scholarships for graduating seniors from Humboldt County High Schools who are planning to further their education in a health care related field. Students must be entering college or vocational school as a full time student in the Fall of 2012 with a major in the health care related field.

Eligibility for these scholarships will be based on financial need and minimum GPA of 3.0

Applicants will be judged in an essay contest by answering the following questions:

1. What health care field will you be studying?
2. Why did you choose this field?
3. What goals do you hope to achieve?
4. How will this scholarship help you to achieve your goals?

 Applications are available in the Counseling Office.

Mail your essay and a copy of your high school transcripts postmarked by April 20, 2012 to this address:

A to Z Eye Care

Attention:Jessica

851 Bayside Road

Arcata, CA 95521

Pick up your applications today!