Scholarships


Summerville High School Scholarships

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Forms will be available in the school office in April 2025. 

Anderson, Chris Memorial Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $500

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Summerville High School graduate Chris Anderson, a student who was deeply involved in athletics, loved the outdoors, demonstrated strong character, and was committed to pursuing higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

Submission Instructions:

Bear Boosters Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $250 - $1,000

This scholarship is available to seniors who have been shaped by their participation in Summerville High Athletics and who have been influenced by those experiences in shaping their future goals and character.

Eligibility Requirements:

Lori Briscoe Memorial Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $2,000

This scholarship is awarded to a female student who is pursuing higher education and has demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, and financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:


Due April 8, 2025  

Amount: $250 


Application Criteria

Summerville Student Service Award 


Due April 8, 2025  

IOOF Sonora Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $2,500

The Sonora Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Lodge #10 is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating senior from Tuolumne County who is pursuing studies or an apprenticeship in career and technical fields.

Eligibility Requirements:

Yosemite Community Scholarship


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All Other Scholarships

Due: March 4, 2025
Amount: $1,000

This scholarship is available to seniors committed to pursuing a career in a medically related field as a full-time student.

Eligibility Requirements:

Submission Instructions:
Mail your completed application to:

Volunteers Scholarship Committee
Adventist Health Sonora
1000 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370

Beau Bachtelle Memorial Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: To Be Determined

This scholarship is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Beau Bachtelle, who left an incredible impact on the Summerville Bear Community. Beau’s involvement in numerous activities and his positive influence on campus and beyond made him a true force for good. This scholarship seeks to recognize students who exemplify Beau’s love for Summerville High and the broader community.

Eligibility Requirements:

Submission Instructions:

Amount: $500
Due: April 8, 2025

The CTCW Scholarship program is for students entering professions that will contribute to or benefit the cattle industry. The scholarship will be awarded to a student with a clear interest in a profession that supports the beef industry, such as:

Eligibility Requirements:

Submit the completed Student Profile Sheet, application, and essays to the College and Career Center

Amount: $1,000

Due: March 16st, 2025 - Extended 

The Race to End the Stigma Scholarship was established to foster meaningful conversations about mental health and raise awareness around its importance. This annual scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from the 21 counties served by this program who have shown a commitment to mental health advocacy or have shared their personal mental health stories.

Eligibility Requirements:

Essay Prompt:
Applicants must submit a 1-page essay on one of the following topics about mental health:

Submission Instructions:

Due: April 11, 2025
Amount: Multiple awards of $1,000

This scholarship is available to students who have been actively involved in the visual and/or performing arts throughout their high school years, including areas such as music, theater, art, and dance.

Eligibility Requirements:

For full application details and to apply, please refer to the provided link coming soon.

Clarke Broadcasting Scholarship

Amount: $2,000 ($500 per year for 4 years)
Due: April 8, 2025

This scholarship is available to students pursuing a career in journalism or broadcasting.

Eligibility Requirements:

Please submit your completed Student Profile Sheet to the College and Career.

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: Up to $1,000

The TWIST Community Service Scholarship is available to graduating seniors who plan to attend college or trade school. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community involvement and improvement, particularly within the Tuolumne Township area.

Eligibility Requirements:

This scholarship offers a wonderful opportunity for students who have made a positive impact in their community to receive financial support for their future education.

E Clampus Vitus- Matuca Chapter

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $750

This scholarship is designed to support students who are passionate about preserving Western history and culture. It is open to all graduating seniors with a strong academic record, and preference will be given to children of "Clamper" members, although this is not a requirement.

Eligibility Requirements:

Due: TBD
Amount: $500 - $2,000

The Sonora Elks Club is offering scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to students pursuing career training programs, including but not limited to Fire Academy, EMT/EMS, Cosmetology, Dental Hygiene, CTE programs at Columbia College, Nursing, and other similar fields.

Eligibility Requirements:

Emigrant Pack and Social Club Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $500

This scholarship is available to graduating seniors interested in pursuing careers in the trades, agriculture, or environmental studies. It supports students who are passionate about entering these vital fields and are committed to furthering their education in these areas.

Eligibility Requirements:

Submit your completed essay and scholarship profile to the College and Career Center 

Due: March 7, 2025
Amount: $1000

Eligibility Requirements: 

1. What factors in your childhood contributed to the person that you are today? OR

2. Discuss a personal experience that motivated you in choosing your future plans.

Young Ladies’ Institute Patricia #79

20649 Gopher Ln

Sonora, CA 95370

If you have questions please contact: Denise Hernandez (209) 533-0195, email dennyz4430@gmail.com

Friends of the Sonora Police Department

Due TBD. Students interested in pursuing a career as a first responder. Turn in scholarship application to the College and Career Center.

Griffith Low Outstanding Student Athlete Scholarship

Due April 8, 2025 

Amount: 2/$250 scholarships (1 male/1 female) 


Eligibility Requirements:

        Completed Student Profile Sheet

In honor of Griffith Low, the Hawaiian Mailman, also known as, Coach, Mentor, Referee, Umpire, Open Gym Director, Minister, Dad, Pops, and Papa Low.  Giving lots of his time freely, serving not only our schools, but our whole community.  Sharing his knowledge and love of sports with young and old, alike.  Teaching not only the technical aspects, but also life skills, respect for oneself and others.  Always encouraging and uplifting, done with humor and the ever present, Aloha spirit. For students who graduated from a Tuolumne County Elementary School and have been involved in athletics and have demonstrated outstanding character, integrity, loyalty and sportsmanship. Please turn Scholarship profile into the College and Career Center.

Hall of Fame/Staff Award

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $1,500

The College Transition Scholarship is designed to assist students with the costs associated with their transition to college life. This $1,500 scholarship can be used for a variety of needs, including dorm supplies, a computer, bedding, tuition, books, or other essential items as you begin your college journey.

Eligibility Requirements:

This scholarship aims to ease the transition to college by providing financial assistance to students who have shown dedication to their education and community involvement.

Submit your Student profile to the College and Career Center by the deadline.

Due April 1, 2025  - National Roman Catholic Fraternal Organization composed of persons of Italian ancestry who are of the Roman Catholic Faith., visit the ICF website to learn more. 

Requirements:

Kiwanis Club of Sonora Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $500

Designed to support students pursuing a career in the trades, technical school, or career training programs. This scholarship is intended to help students advance their skills and knowledge in a vocational field.

Eligibility Requirements:

This scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are committed to entering a skilled profession, offering a great opportunity to invest in your future career.

Due: May 1, 2025
Amount: $700

Scholarship Overview:

Eligibility Requirements:

Application Components:

Due TBD - $2,222.22 per year up to four years. 

Summerville High School EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP: One  multi-year scholarship in the amount of $2,222.22 per year for up to four years will be awarded to a Senior at Summerville High School annually who emulates Luc’s spirit and tenacity for life. This scholarship honors the memory and life of Major Lucas “GAZA” Gruenther a U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot who lost his life while flying a night training mission over the Adriatic Sea. This scholarship is open to Summerville High School Seniors who are US Citizens and have the spirit and ambition to advance them-selves and benefit the community while Living Like Luc. Applicants will be considered for their spirit, ambition, love of life, and contributions to their community. 

Marlin Heldstab Athletic Scholarship


Due Date: April 8, 2025

Award Amount: $500


Submit a completed scholarship sheet and essay to the College and Career Center.

Mitchell Dahl Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $250

This scholarship is for students pursuing a career in law enforcement or criminal justice/Law.

Eligibility requirements:

Submit a completed scholarship profile sheet to the College and Career Center.

Amount: $500 (4 awards)

Eligibility Requirements:

Please submit your completed application to the College and Career Center.

R. Leroy Baumgardner Memorial Scholarship

Due April 8, 2025 - Amount $200. For students pursuing a career in music. Turn your scholarship profile into the College and Career Center. 

Caldera Construction, Inc. Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $500

This Construction Trades Scholarship is available to a graduating senior planning to attend a trade school or begin an apprenticeship in the construction trades starting in the fall of 2025. The scholarship can be used to cover trade school expenses, construction classes or certifications, and/or the purchase of tools required for your chosen trade.

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Rock in Road Scholarship


About Scholarship  - Due April 8, 2025 - $1,000 


Application Criteria



Established to honor the teaching career of Ron Arington at Sonora High. He taught ag science classes and was FFA advisor for 28 years. He did in a tragic ranching accident in January 2004. He loved life, his teaching career and kids. He loved his mules, his dogs, the mountains and being involved with our great community. 

Agricultural Major or Related fields to Ag (welding, ag. business, etc.) Include in your application the following: 


Terri J. Arington 

PO BOX 1026 

Columbia, CA 95310


Due: January 18, 2025
Awards: $2,500

This scholarship aims to support students who are committed to furthering their education in the field of engineering.

Eligibility Requirements:

Smyth-Bolter Post #58 - American Legion Scholarship

Due April 8, 2025. $500. LOCAL. Multiple scholarships. Seniors. See application for further instructions. Requires proof of relative's veteran status (DD form 214), letters of rec, etc. MUST COMPLETE ALL PORTIONS OF THE APPLICATION https://americanlegionsonora.com/scholarships/


Applications are due by April 2, 2025 

Amount: Twenty students are awarded $1,000

Deadline: April 1st, 2025

The Sierra Central Community Foundation Scholarship Program is proud to offer student scholarships as part of our youth philanthropic donations. 

Eligibility Requirements:

The Sierra Pacific Foundation (SPI) Scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education. The number of scholarships awarded and the scholarship amounts may vary each year.

Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

Application Deadline:

Application Instructions:
The application can be completed online at the following link:
https://spf.spi-ind.com/Home

Soroptimist International of Twain Harte 

Due: April 8, 2025 

Amount: $1000

Eligibility requirements:

Submit your scholarship profile to the College and Career Center by the deadline.


Applications are due by April 8, 2025. - The "Strength and Struggle" Scholarship is designed to empower students who have chosen to persevere despite facing personal or academic challenges. We want to honor those who demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of adversity.  

St. Patrick's Parish

St. Patrick's Parish Scholarship
Amount: $250
Due: April 8, 2025

This scholarship is available to students whose families have an affiliation with St. Patrick's Parish in Sonora, CA.

Eligibility Requirements:
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Application Instructions:

Summerville Elementary School Alumni Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Awards: Vary, with an average of $100

This scholarship is available to students who graduated from Summerville Elementary School.

Eligibility Requirements:

Please submit your completed scholarship profile to the College and Career Center

TPRD Scholarships (Henrietta Ronten, Tom Connolly, Michelle Fulcher)

April 8, 2025. $250 each. Read requirements for each and turn in your profile to the College and Career Center. Put the name of the scholarship at the top of your profile.

Teleli Women's Weekenders Golf Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $300

This scholarship is available to female golfers. To apply, please complete the student profile sheet and submit it to the College and Career Center.

Eligibility requirements:

Tuolumne County Bar Association Scholarship


(TCBA)- Patrick Angermiller Memorial Scholarship

Due TBD. $500-1000. For students interested in a career in law. Turn in scholarship profile and a short personal statement about your interest in law to the College and Career Center.  

Tuolumne County Deputy Sheriff's Association

Amount: $500
Due: April 8, 2025

This scholarship is available to students interested in pursuing careers in criminal justice or fire science.

Eligibility Requirements:

Submit a completed Student Profile Sheet to the College and Career Center.

Due April 8, 2025 - $250 - This scholarship is available to students interested in history, though applicants do not need to be history majors. Turn scholarship application into the College and Career Center. 

Amount: $1,000 (Two awards available)
Due: March 1, 2025 by 5 PM

The SLA offers two scholarships for students graduating from a Tuolumne County high school who have shown small livestock at the Mother Lode Fair within the past 4 years (rabbits, poultry, or goats). These scholarships may be awarded to any eligible student, regardless of school.

Scholarship Options:

Eligibility Requirements:

Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on March 1 via email to: small.livestock@gmail.com

The recipient must provide proof of college enrollment to the SLA Treasurer before the check is issued. The scholarship will be payable directly to the student. In some years, checks may be presented during the Fair, where students may be exhibiting their livestock.

Twain Harte Horsemen: Sandra Watts Memorial Scholarship

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $1000

Eligibility requirements:

Submit your scholarship profile to the College and Career Center by the deadline.

Twain Harte Rotary

Due: April 8, 2025 

Amount: $1000 (4-year College)
               $500 (Junior College or Trade School)

Eligibility requirements:

Submit your scholarship profile to the College and Career Center by the deadline.

Multiple $1000 scholarships. 

VVA Chapter 391- ATTN: Scholarship Program Chair, PO Box 5391 Sonora, CA 95370


Vincent Lee Memorial Scholarship- Aspen Street Architects

Due: April 8, 2025
Amount: $500

This scholarship is available to students pursuing a career in Architecture or Engineering.

Eligibility requirements:

Application Instructions:
Submit a student profile sheet and an essay addressing the following:

Please turn in the completed materials to the College and Career Center

Women of the Moose Scholarship

Due April 8, 2025 - $200. For students who volunteer and make a difference. Type the scholarship title at the top of your profile. If you have a family member who is a Moose Lodge member please include in your application. Turn your scholarship profile into the College and Career Center.