Scholarships: General Information

In 2008, scholarships totaling $168,500 were awarded to 184 area students.

The scholarships that are generated and managed through the Elk Grove Community Foundation vary considerably in both amount of award and in the profiles of intended recipients. 

The criteria describing intended recipients are determined by the individual or group who establishes the scholarship through initial donations and a commitment to endow.  For instance community involvement may be a criterion for some EGCF scholarships, but not for others.  Some are intended for students who enroll in four-year colleges; some are for students who plan to attend trade schools. 

The EGCF offers scholarships for individuals pursuing various careers including agriculture, nursing, education, auto mechanics, politics, and the arts, to name a few.  Please see the list of scholarships with details about each.

Be sure to fill out the application COMPLETELY.  Incomplete applications will NOT be eligible.
 
Please note the following when filling out scholarship application:

1)    Application deadline is:

JANUARY 23, 2009 - If turned into school Career Center (Preferred Method).

If mailed, must be postmarked by JANUARY 29, 2009. Mail to Elk Grove Community Foundation, P.O. Box 2021, Elk Grove, CA  95759-2021

2)    After filling out the application on-line and submitting it, make a copy of the applicaton and turn the completed application to the Career Center Counselor at your school for review for completeness (preferred method) or the address listed on the scholarship criteria with the following attached:

• Prior to receiving the scholarship money, proof of Social Security number is required for all recipients.
• The required letters of recommendations as indicated in the scholarship criteria.
• Any other information requested in the scholarship criteria.
• A photocopy of "official" transcript. Attach to your first scholarship. (If applying for multiple scholarships, a photocopy of your latest transcript is acceptable).

3)    Make sure that you check the criteria of each scholarship to make sure you qualify as each one is different.

4)    Pay close attention to the "Additional Qualifications" and "Required Letters of Recommendations" for each scholarship as they vary from scholarship to scholarship.

5)    If you are chosen as a recipient, you'll be required to:

• Provide proof of your social security number.
• Write a thank you note to the scholarship donor and turn into your high school Career Center by April 15, 2009.
  
• E-mail a picture of yourself by April 2, 2009, to your high school Career Center:
  

• E-mail with your picture an information sheet with the following information:

                 a)  Your name
                 b)  The school you are currently attending
                 c)  The college you are planning on attending
                 d)  Anticipated major
                 e)  Name of scholarship you are receiving
                 f)  Pronunciation of your name