January 20, 2010 – We are now accepting scholarship applications for the 2010–2011 academic year. In 2009, we awarded $40,150 to twelve deserving students, along with a separate award through the Matt's Climb Scholarship.

Learn how to apply>>

We manage several scholarship funds, established by donors, to help Santa Cruz County
students wishing to continue their education beyond the high school level.

Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Please review the guidelines and the
information on the pages below before filling out the application.

• The R.H. Beel Memorial Scholarship
• The Ernest V. Cowell Scholarship
• The Emmet and Elsie Geiser Scholarship
• The Louis J. and Mary Ellen Schultz 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

How to Apply

The Foundation has one common scholarship application that is used to apply for all
scholarships (expect the Matt's Climb Scholarship).

	View or download the 2010–2011 Application Guidelines.
	View or download the 2010–2011 Application.
	Tips on filling out the PDF application form.

Application must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 5, 2010.

Award decisions will be announced in May.

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.