Background

Both Emmett and Elsie Geiser spent their careers in education and were committed to the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Emmett was involved in athletics as a coach at Watsonville High School and the stadium is named after him. In her will, Elsie Geiser established this endowed scholarship at the Foundation. 
                                 

2010 Emmet and Elsie Geiser Scholarship Recipients

	Jennifer Okamoto is a graduate of Watsonville High School. She will major in Mathematics at California State University, Stanislaus.
	Ryan Peabody  is a graduate of Aptos High School. He will attend Bowdoin College and major in Biology.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduating senior from Watsonville, Aptos or Pajaro Valley High Schools
• 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in college preparatory courses
• Letter in at least one sport

Award Recipient Obligation

• Attend an accredited four-year college or university in the fall following graduation
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average  (G.P.A.)
• Letter of recommendation from the school's scholarship committee, athletic director or coach stating the students athletic and academic achievements
• Financial need is considered, but is not a determing factor

Scholarship Amount and Duration

• Two $1,000 awards
• Renewable for up to three additional years

How to Apply

The 2011–2012 application will be available online after January 2011.

For More Information

Contact Anna Luna or call 477-0800 ext. 200.