The Emmett and Elsie Geiser Scholarship

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduating senior from Watsonville, Aptos or Pajaro Valley High Schools
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in college preparatory courses
• Letter in at least one sport
• Letter of recommendation from the school's scholarship committee, athletic director or athletic coach stating the students athletic and academic achievements
• Financial need is considered, but is not a determining factor

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.)

Scholarship Amount and Duration

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

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.