Paying for College through Scholarships

Annie Petrie, Assistant Principal Napa High School

Community Scholarship Application

❖ Each High School has their own community scholarship program

❖ Application window ~ October - December ❖Online application❖ Secondary applications in January for select

donor organizations❖ Scholarship Assembly in May

Who should apply

❖ All High School Seniors who plan on post high school education at:➢ Trade School➢ Community College➢ 4-year Colleges & Universities

Scholarship Selection Process❖Who picks the recipients

➢ School Committee ➢ Individual Donors➢ Clubs & Organizations

Scholarship Selection

❖How do they pick?➢ Individual donors select specific criteria, i.e.:

■ Chosen Career■ Grade Point Average (GPA)■ Family Income■ Community Service■ School Activities■ Involvement in Donor Group’s Program

How much is a Scholarship worth?

❖ $50.00 - $5,000.00❖Donors & Organizations determine their

individual scholarship’s value

Outside Scholarships