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Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association Scholarship

Sunnyhills Scholarship

Sunnyhills Scholarship

The Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association (SNA) recognizes the importance of higher education to the residents of our community, and the burden of it’s expense, especially for those in financial need. The SNA Scholarship is available to members of the senior class of Milpitas High School (MHS) and Calaveras Hills High School (CHHS) who will attend college following graduation and are from the Sunnyhills area (from the Milpitas/Fremont border to Jacklin Blvd, between Milpitas Blvd. and I-680). Priority will be given to those who can establish financial need and those who have volunteered or performed community service for SNA. The scholarship shall be presented at the Milpitas High School Senior Awards ceremony or the Calaveras Hills High School Awards Night.

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Award: 

$500 Scholarship

Deadline:

Applications must be received by email no later than April 15, at 3PM, at info@SunnyhillsNeighborhood.org

Eligibility:

  • Must be a graduating senior at Milpitas High School or Calaveras Hills High School
  • Must plan on attending a 2 or a 4-year college or university in the fall of the year of graduation and taking a “full-time student class load”
  • Must compose a 1,000 word essay or an 8 minute video on the following topic: “How has living in Sunnyhills made a difference in who I have become?”

Submission Requirements:

  1. Completed Cover Page
  2. MHS and/or CHHS Unofficial Transcript
  3. Evidence of volunteering or providing community service for the SNA if relevant
  4. Copy of free or reduced lunch documentation if relevant to establishing financial need
  5. 1,000 word computer printed essay or link to 8 minute video on the topic “How has living in Sunnyhills made a difference in who I have become?”

Selection:

The winner will be selected by a panel of Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association members who will choose the most inspiring applicant. The winner will be announced at the winner’s  Awards Night in May. All decisions are final.

Payment:

The check will be issued by SNA upon receipt of the winner’s Fall class schedule as proof of full-time enrollment in a 2 or 4 year college program. The winner’s schedule must be received by SNA by Oct.1, 2021. Please send proof to Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association, 1421 Yellowstone Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035-6913 or info@sunnyhillsneighborhood.org

Application Form

All of the following must be submitted along with this complete application:

  1. A copy of your unofficial high school transcript
  2. A 1,000 word essay or 8 minute video about how living in Sunnyhills made a difference in who you have become.
  3. Evidence of free or reduced lunch status if relevant.
  4. Evidence of volunteer service for SNA if relevant.