June 26, 2008 – The Foundation has announced the award of 2008 scholarships to twelve students. Award amounts range from one-time awards of $750 to multi-year awards of $2,250.  In total, the Foundation awarded $37,800 in scholarships, plus the separate award through the Matt's Climb Scholarship.

The Foundation manages several scholarship funds available to Santa Cruz County students wishing to continue their education at a community college, vocational college, or four-year university.

Scholarship awards are made from the following funds. Click on any of the scholarships listed to learn more:

• The R.H. Beel Memorial Scholarship
• The Ernest V. Cowell Scholarship
• The Emmett and Elsie Geiser Scholarship
• The Louis J. and Mary Ellen Shultz Scholarship
• The Simunovich Family Agricultural Scholarship
• The Barbara J. Thompson Scholarship
• The John L. Turner Scholarship 
• The Dan Wood Scholarship
• The Matt's Climb Scholarship

Application Process and Deadlines

The Foundation's scholarships are administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship America.  Scholarship America is a national nonprofit educational support and student aid service organization that seeks to expand educational opportunities and encourage educational achievement.  Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, disability, or national origin.

For More Information

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