Jesse Pittman Memorial Scholarship

Description: The Jesse Pittman Memorial Scholarship Fund helps determined young Americans who share Jesse's spirit to continue their development by ensuring an opportunity to attend college.  This scholarship is awarded to Mendocino County high school seniors, including Jesse's alma mater- Willits High School.  Awardees are selected for their grit, hard work and determination; their desire to answer the call to service and make a difference; their desire to seek adventure and challenge; and their uncommon desire to succeed. 

Details:

Amount: at least $1,000  

Requirements:  A 2024 Community Foundation application, including a high school transcript, two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors and/or employers and completion of the GRIT scale.  Application available at www.communityfound.org 

Application: Application available at  Find the application here: Logon Page - Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (grantinterface.com)   

Deadline March 1st at 5:00PM  

2023-24 Scholarship Guidelines_Mendocino.pdf