RCA Announces Scholarship Opportunity

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13th Annual Community Service Scholarship Class of 2019

Description of Scholarship:

The Rosemont Community Association has been involved with supporting school-related activities since its inception. To continue in this tradition the board members have approved the thirteenth annual $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior who is a resident of the Rosemont community. The scholarship focuses on community involvement and is available to students who meet the qualifications listed below.

Student Qualifications*:

• Must be a Rosemont community resident (community borders within the boundaries of Folsom Blvd to Jackson Hwy, and Bradshaw to South Watt)
• Cumulative academic “B” average (Cum GPA ≥ 3.0 with Honors/AP courses given extra consideration)
• Involvement in school and/or community activities (emphasis given for community involvement)
  • –  Extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, student government, etc.
  • –  Community activities such as service projects, volunteerism, after school job, etc.

* Funding of this scholarship is dependent upon proof of enrollment in a community college, university, vocational or trade school

To Apply:

• Two letters of recommendation (or completion of Recommendation Form)
  • –  One letter must be from a high school official (teacher, counselor, principal, etc.)
  • –  The other letter may be from a school official or community representative (employer, volunteer director, mentor, etc.)
  • –  Letters of recommendation may be returned to student to submit with application packet or sent independently to the Rosemont Community Association by May 1, 2019
• Essay (1,000 word max.)
  • –  Which community member has most influenced you and why?OR
  • –  What makes a good community member?OR
  • –  How has your community involvement enhanced your education?
• Copy of Student Transcript submitted in sealed envelope.
• Assemble essay, application form, and transcript. Send by May 1, 2019 to:Rosemont Community Association Scholarship Application
  P.O. Box 277194
  Sacramento, CA 95827

• Must be POSTMARKED no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2019.