Linda Ruby Scholarship
$1,500
About the scholarship
The Linda Ruby Scholarship is a memorial gift dedicated to supporting future teachers and the children they will serve. Established on the first anniversary of Linda Ruby’s passing in 2003, the award honors her work as a talented teacher and counselor and her wish that high school students who aspire to enter the teaching profession have the means to pursue that goal.
Eligibility and key points
- Awards: One or more scholarships are granted each year.
- Applicant residence/school: Candidates must be graduates of a high school within the Kent School District.
- Career intent: Applicants should...
About the scholarship
The Linda Ruby Scholarship is a memorial gift dedicated to supporting future teachers and the children they will serve. Established on the first anniversary of Linda Ruby’s passing in 2003, the award honors her work as a talented teacher and counselor and her wish that high school students who aspire to enter the teaching profession have the means to pursue that goal.
Eligibility and key points
- Awards: One or more scholarships are granted each year.
- Applicant residence/school: Candidates must be graduates of a high school within the Kent School District.
- Career intent: Applicants should...
Thunderbird Community Sports Foundation
$1,500
Overview
The Kent Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarships to help students pursue postsecondary education across many fields. These awards are intended primarily for students who have graduated from the Kent School District and cover study at two- or four-year colleges, as well as vocational, technical, and trade programs.
Online application process
All scholarship applications are handled through our online system. Applicants create an account and build a profile where they can save drafts and submit completed applications. The portal also lets you request recommendation letters and upload transcripts electronically. After completing the short eligibility quiz, the system will...
Overview
The Kent Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarships to help students pursue postsecondary education across many fields. These awards are intended primarily for students who have graduated from the Kent School District and cover study at two- or four-year colleges, as well as vocational, technical, and trade programs.
Online application process
All scholarship applications are handled through our online system. Applicants create an account and build a profile where they can save drafts and submit completed applications. The portal also lets you request recommendation letters and upload transcripts electronically. After completing the short eligibility quiz, the system will...
Renton Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
Helping to educate the next generation
The Renton Regional Community Foundation oversees multiple scholarship funds and is committed to helping students pursue post‑secondary education. In 2025 the Foundation awarded $117,950 to 27 students. For 2026, 22 scholarships will be offered thanks to the generosity of our fund holders.
The 2026 scholarship application is now open. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all available scholarships—click the "Apply Now" button to begin.
General Eligibility
ALL applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED by the time the award is issued....
Helping to educate the next generation
The Renton Regional Community Foundation oversees multiple scholarship funds and is committed to helping students pursue post‑secondary education. In 2025 the Foundation awarded $117,950 to 27 students. For 2026, 22 scholarships will be offered thanks to the generosity of our fund holders.
The 2026 scholarship application is now open. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all available scholarships—click the "Apply Now" button to begin.
General Eligibility
ALL applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED by the time the award is issued....
Western Lane Community Foundation Scholarships
$20,000
Scholarship Information for Graduating Siuslaw and Mapleton Seniors
Overview
If you are a graduating senior from Siuslaw or Mapleton, scholarship applications are available each year to help fund the next step in your education. Below are the key dates, requirements, and process details.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from Siuslaw High School or Mapleton High School are eligible to apply.
- Scholarships are offered for students headed to four-year colleges, community colleges, and approved trade or vocational programs.
Important dates and how to submit
- The application period opens January 1 and closes February 28 for the following academic...
Scholarship Information for Graduating Siuslaw and Mapleton Seniors
Overview
If you are a graduating senior from Siuslaw or Mapleton, scholarship applications are available each year to help fund the next step in your education. Below are the key dates, requirements, and process details.
Who is eligible
- Graduating seniors from Siuslaw High School or Mapleton High School are eligible to apply.
- Scholarships are offered for students headed to four-year colleges, community colleges, and approved trade or vocational programs.
Important dates and how to submit
- The application period opens January 1 and closes February 28 for the following academic...
High Desert Community Foundation Scholarships
$500
The High Desert Community Foundation manages a number of annual scholarship funds, each carrying its own eligibility requirements. Below is a concise summary of the scholarships currently administered and the qualifications associated with each.
- Clarence Muirhead Scholarship — Open to AVHS students who have competed in cross country.
- Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship — Applicant must live in Adelanto.
- H.O. Bud Biggs Memorial Scholarship — Applicant should be actively engaged in the High Desert community.
- HDCF Board Choice Scholarship — Award determined by the HDCF board (no additional criteria listed).
- Kathleen N. Lento Memorial Scholarship Fund...
The High Desert Community Foundation manages a number of annual scholarship funds, each carrying its own eligibility requirements. Below is a concise summary of the scholarships currently administered and the qualifications associated with each.
- Clarence Muirhead Scholarship — Open to AVHS students who have competed in cross country.
- Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship — Applicant must live in Adelanto.
- H.O. Bud Biggs Memorial Scholarship — Applicant should be actively engaged in the High Desert community.
- HDCF Board Choice Scholarship — Award determined by the HDCF board (no additional criteria listed).
- Kathleen N. Lento Memorial Scholarship Fund...
Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Status: Open Region: Countywide Program deadline: March 1st by 11:59pm Overview This award was established by the California Retired Teachers Association, Division 55, in honor of Ukiah educator Bessie Scott. It is intended to assist Mendocino County students—either in high school or enrolled in college—who plan to pursue studies in education. Eligibility - Location/school: Available to applicants from anywhere in the county (countywide) - GPA: Minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher - Financial need: Not required - Program of study: Applicants must intend to study education - Additional requirements: None Related scholarship opportunities - Marge Pardini Philanthropy Scholarship Fund...
Status: Open Region: Countywide Program deadline: March 1st by 11:59pm Overview This award was established by the California Retired Teachers Association, Division 55, in honor of Ukiah educator Bessie Scott. It is intended to assist Mendocino County students—either in high school or enrolled in college—who plan to pursue studies in education. Eligibility - Location/school: Available to applicants from anywhere in the county (countywide) - GPA: Minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher - Financial need: Not required - Program of study: Applicants must intend to study education - Additional requirements: None Related scholarship opportunities - Marge Pardini Philanthropy Scholarship Fund...
Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund
$1,000
Introductory note
This award was established by Susan Juhl in memory of her husband, Jerry, to help high school and college students who plan to pursue careers in the performing arts. Eligible artistic fields include music, dance, theatre, film, puppetry, and technical/design specialties such as sound, lighting, set, and costume.
Eligibility and application essentials
- Location: Applicants must be enrolled at a school on the Mendocino Coast.
- Academic standing: No minimum GPA is required.
- Financial status: Financial need is not a consideration for selection.
- Primary selection criterion: Evidence of promise for a professional career in the performing...
Introductory note
This award was established by Susan Juhl in memory of her husband, Jerry, to help high school and college students who plan to pursue careers in the performing arts. Eligible artistic fields include music, dance, theatre, film, puppetry, and technical/design specialties such as sound, lighting, set, and costume.
Eligibility and application essentials
- Location: Applicants must be enrolled at a school on the Mendocino Coast.
- Academic standing: No minimum GPA is required.
- Financial status: Financial need is not a consideration for selection.
- Primary selection criterion: Evidence of promise for a professional career in the performing...
Terwilliger Trust Scholarship Fund
$2,500
Scholarship Overview
This award was established by Jack and Ruby Terwilliger to help students who show initiative, a “make it happen” mindset, and a strong drive to succeed.
Eligibility
- Location/School: Laytonville High School
- GPA: Weighted 3.0 or higher
- Financial need: Not required
- Other requirements: Demonstrated potential for academic success and participation in community service
- Special requirement: Completion of the GRIT scale
About Jack and Ruby Terwilliger
Jack and Ruby were an unusually energetic and creative couple who packed a remarkable amount into their lives together. Jack was born in 1914 in Willits, California; Ruby was...
Scholarship Overview
This award was established by Jack and Ruby Terwilliger to help students who show initiative, a “make it happen” mindset, and a strong drive to succeed.
Eligibility
- Location/School: Laytonville High School
- GPA: Weighted 3.0 or higher
- Financial need: Not required
- Other requirements: Demonstrated potential for academic success and participation in community service
- Special requirement: Completion of the GRIT scale
About Jack and Ruby Terwilliger
Jack and Ruby were an unusually energetic and creative couple who packed a remarkable amount into their lives together. Jack was born in 1914 in Willits, California; Ruby was...
Ryan & Collin Petitte Memorial Scholarship Fund
$5,000
Status: Open
Region: Ukiah Valley
Application deadline: March 1st by 11:59pm
Overview
This award was established by the friends and family of Ryan and Collin Petitte to assist students from the Ukiah area who plan to enter careers related to wildlife conservation, environmental resource management, environmental science, environmental engineering, or economics.
Who may apply
- Location/school: Residents or students from the Ukiah area
- Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- GPA: No minimum GPA required
- Field of study/career intent: Must be pursuing one of the specified career paths (wildlife conservation; environmental resource management; environmental science; environmental engineering;...
Status: Open
Region: Ukiah Valley
Application deadline: March 1st by 11:59pm
Overview
This award was established by the friends and family of Ryan and Collin Petitte to assist students from the Ukiah area who plan to enter careers related to wildlife conservation, environmental resource management, environmental science, environmental engineering, or economics.
Who may apply
- Location/school: Residents or students from the Ukiah area
- Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- GPA: No minimum GPA required
- Field of study/career intent: Must be pursuing one of the specified career paths (wildlife conservation; environmental resource management; environmental science; environmental engineering;...
Napa Valley Community Foundation Scholarships
$10,000
If you are a Napa County high school senior, a teacher, a veteran, a Napa Valley College student, a Calistoga music student, a Napa County healthcare student, or an entry-level/non-supervisory winery or vineyard worker (or their dependent), you may qualify for one of our scholarships.
Important dates
- Year-round scholarships: accept applications at any time (funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis).
- Annual scholarship window: January 5 – March 2, 2026. Deadline for submission: March 2, 2026.
- Note: Some awards are available year-round now; the once-a-year scholarships will open January 5, 2026.
Year-round scholarships (apply anytime)
- Robert...
If you are a Napa County high school senior, a teacher, a veteran, a Napa Valley College student, a Calistoga music student, a Napa County healthcare student, or an entry-level/non-supervisory winery or vineyard worker (or their dependent), you may qualify for one of our scholarships.
Important dates
- Year-round scholarships: accept applications at any time (funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis).
- Annual scholarship window: January 5 – March 2, 2026. Deadline for submission: March 2, 2026.
- Note: Some awards are available year-round now; the once-a-year scholarships will open January 5, 2026.
Year-round scholarships (apply anytime)
- Robert...
Cindy Kennedy Memorial Scholarship Fund
$5,000
The North Valley Community Foundation team believes in the basic goodness of people and in each individual's ability to contribute meaningfully to a better world.
Scholarship overview
This $1,000 award honors the memory of Cynthia Ann Kennedy, mother of Levi Stanton (Chico High School class of 2011). The scholarship is funded by those who cherished Cindy and by supporters who continue to stand with her family. Cindy lived with spirited determination and a goal-focused approach that helped her fulfill many ambitions: she traveled to more than 30 countries; earned a summa cum laude degree in Multi-Cultural and Gender Studies from...
The North Valley Community Foundation team believes in the basic goodness of people and in each individual's ability to contribute meaningfully to a better world.
Scholarship overview
This $1,000 award honors the memory of Cynthia Ann Kennedy, mother of Levi Stanton (Chico High School class of 2011). The scholarship is funded by those who cherished Cindy and by supporters who continue to stand with her family. Cindy lived with spirited determination and a goal-focused approach that helped her fulfill many ambitions: she traveled to more than 30 countries; earned a summa cum laude degree in Multi-Cultural and Gender Studies from...
Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund
$4,000
Value: $2,500–$4,000
Postmark deadline: April 1
Overview
Created in 1988 by the International Aerospace Hall of Fame (IAHF) Board of Directors with seed money from Bill Gibbs — a San Diego entrepreneur and the founder of what is now Montgomery Field — this endowment was established to help students pursuing careers in aviation or aerospace, particularly those planning technical specialties. In 1990 the fund was renamed the Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund. On April 1, 1993 the IAHF merged into what is today the San Diego Air & Space Museum, which has since managed the endowment.
Who is eligible
Graduating seniors...
Value: $2,500–$4,000
Postmark deadline: April 1
Overview
Created in 1988 by the International Aerospace Hall of Fame (IAHF) Board of Directors with seed money from Bill Gibbs — a San Diego entrepreneur and the founder of what is now Montgomery Field — this endowment was established to help students pursuing careers in aviation or aerospace, particularly those planning technical specialties. In 1990 the fund was renamed the Bill Gibbs Endowment Fund. On April 1, 1993 the IAHF merged into what is today the San Diego Air & Space Museum, which has since managed the endowment.
Who is eligible
Graduating seniors...
