Beverly Turner established this fund in 2002 to honor the memory of her late husband, John L. Turner, who retired after a career as an electrical engineer. In retirement, John volunteered for 15 years as a teacher's aide in the English as a Second Language program at Watsonville Adult Education. He enjoyed practicing his Spanish language skills and working with the students, for whom he displayed great respect. Beverly established this fund to help Watsonville High School graduates who have a strong desire to pursue their higher education.
2010 John L. Turner Scholarship Recipient
Yadira Raya Cervantes is a graduate of Watsonville High School. She will attend the University of California, Davis and major in Biological Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
Graduating senior from Watsonville High School
Financial need
2.0 grade point average (GPA)
U.S. Citizen
Award Recipient Obligation
Enroll at least part-time (minimum of six units) at a two- or four-year college, university or vocational school in the fall following graduation
Scholarship Amount and Duration
One $1,000 award
Application Process and Deadlines
The 2011-2012 application will be available online after January 2011.
For More Information
E-mail Anna Luna or call her at 477-0800 ext. 200.
