Apple Hill Grower's Association Norma Brubaker Scholarship

Due: 02/01/2025

Amount: $1,000.00 - $1,000.00

Scholarship Information

The Norma Brubaker Scholarship was established by the Apple Hill Grower's Association in honor of Norma Brubaker, the first Secretary of the Association. The scholarship is funded by the Apple Hill Growers, with matching funds provided by the Brubaker family.

The purpose of the scholarship is to support students who have engaged in agriculture-related activities during their high school career and/or intend to pursue a career in agriculture or related fields after high school.

Scholarship Requirements

High School Requirement:
Golden Sierra High School (7th -12th), 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, Transitional Learning Center, Other - Private, Pacific Crest Academy
Career/Major Requirement:
Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue a career in agriculture or related fields.
Other Requirements:

  • Have good character and a strong desire to further his/her education beyond the 12th grade in a vocational training (trade school) or college program.

  • Preference may be given to students who have participated in 4H, FFA, Natural Resources Programs, or similar ag-related programs in their school careers.

  • Preference may be given to students who have worked at Apple Hill Ranches.

  • Preference may be given to students who are family members of Apple Hill Growers Association members.
Considerations Not Applicable:
GPA, Ethnicity, Gender, Financial Need, College Choice

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 letter can be from a school faculty member
  • Unofficial Transcript - qty 1 , Must obtain a PDF copy of your transcript from College & Career Center. Please do not use Aeries to upload your transcript
  • Essay - qty 1 , Topic: Describe your goals, achievements, and activities (not confined to your school environment). If you have worked at an Apple Hill Ranch, explain what you have learned from your work experience and how it will serve you in college and the future., Word Count: 500 Max

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Additional Scholarship Information

  • Applicants must be available for interview by a selection panel if it is required. The decision of the selection panel is final and will be revealed only upon the announcement of the award.

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