Assistance League® Sierra Foothills Advantage Scholarship

Due: Deadline has passed

Amount: $2,500.00 - $25,000.00

Scholarship Information

Assistance League Sierra Foothills, a local chapter of National Assistance League®, is a non-profit volunteer organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs. Our chapter (scholarships@alsierrafoothills.com) is committed to improving the lives of people living in El Dorado County and, through the collective strength of our volunteers, we serve as a significant resource in the community.

We offer scholarships annually to recognize people in El Dorado County who have overcome challenges and who are interested in furthering their education. The applicants must pursue continuing education in one of the following ways: attend a vocational or trade school; a technical or business school; a community college; or a four-year college. The scholarship money will be sent directly to the educational institution to pay for tuition, fees, and/or required textbook purchases.

  • Assistance League members and their families are not eligible.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Scholarship must be used for educational purposes—tuition, fees, and/or required textbook purchases.
  • Please do not include a photo of yourself.

Scholarship Requirements

High School Requirement:
Golden Sierra High School, Charter, El Dorado High School, Independence Continuation, Mountain View High, Oak Ridge High School, Ponderosa High School, Union Mine High School, Mt. Tallac High, South Tahoe High School, Charter Community School Home Study Academy , Clarksville Charter (TK-12th), Charter Connections Academy (9th-12th), Charter University Prep (7th-12th), Charter College & Career Prep (7th -12th), Pacific Crest Academy
Financial Needs Requirement:
Yes
Other Requirements:
  • Applicants must be residents of El Dorado County
  • Applicants must be a current high school senior or have received a diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Applicants who have faced adversity or challenges, but wish to pursue educational goals are encouraged to apply.
Considerations Not Applicable:
GPA, Ethnicity, Gender, College Choice, Intended Career/Major

Required Documents

  • General Application - qty 1 , Create a PDF of your general application from this website and upload it using the 'Scholarship Specific Application Link'. Click here.
  • Letter of Recommendation (letters of recommendation must be signed by the recommender before upload) - qty 2 , Submit two letters of recommendation from non-family members such as past or present employers, teachers, counselors, family friends, religious leaders, etc. (letters must be signed by the recommender before upload)
  • Unofficial Transcript - qty 1 , Must obtain PDF from College & Career Center
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: Personal Challenge, Goals, and Qualifications, Submit a typed statement which includes the following clearly defined sections: (1) Personal Challenge: A minimum of 2-3 detailed paragraphs describing a significant personal challenge you overcame to arrive where you are today and why that is significant. (2) Goals: A statement about your educational and career goals. (3) Qualifications: A statement of why you need and qualify for this scholarship
  • Financial Statement - qty 1 , Click on the link below to complete the Financial Statement. Once completed, please upload it to the "uploaded documents" section of this website. Click here.

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