Allison Rush Memorial Scholarship

Due: Deadline has passed

Amount: $3,000.00

Scholarship Information

Allison Rush Memorial Scholarship Guidelines

This scholarship is in memory of Allison Rush of Pinole, CA.  In her short 13 years, Allison made a lasting impact on family and friends.  Allison loved every aspect of school (even homework) but never had the opportunity to experience high school or college.  To honor Allison, one-time Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to successful high school students aspiring to attend college.  Additional scholarship money may be awarded based on the student’s progress in college. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Must plan to attend a 4 year college/university

  • Must have financial need

  • Student must have participated in extracurricular activity (sports, music, etc) and/or held a job during high school

  • Essay topic: "Your educational and career goals and what inspires you." (500 words or less)

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation, only one of which can be from faculty member

  • Current Transcripts

  • Completed Scholarship Application

  • Completed family/financial information statement

Scholarship Requirements

High School Requirement:
Ponderosa High School
GPA Minimum:
3.00
Financial Needs Requirement:
Yes
College Requirement:
Must attend a 4-year college.
Other Requirements:
  • Student must attend Ponderosa High School.
  • Student must have participated in extracurricular activities (sports, music, etc.) and/or held a job during high school.
  • Student must have financial need.
  • Attending 4 year college.
  • 3.0 GPA.
Considerations Not Applicable:
Ethnicity, Gender, 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 , Only one of which can be from a faculty member
  • Unofficial Transcript - qty 1 , Must obtain PDF from College & Career Center
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: How has a challenge in your life had an impact on you?, Word Count: <500
  • Financial Statement - qty 1 Click here.

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