GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 11-8-2023

Scholarship: ASGWC High School Leadership Scholarship Criteria: Must participate in the Associated Students at Golden West College in either Student Senate or Student Council for the Fall semester; must attend one leadership conference for student leaders; obtain the College Services Sticker for the Fall semester in which this scholarship applies. Full time student carrying 12 units.
Background: The Associated Students established this scholarship in order to encourage high school students to continue their leadership desires for the future. The Associated Students feel that the incoming students can make a difference in the college environment and community. This is their opportunity to make it happen.

Scholarship: Martin Yan Scholarship Criteria: High School scholarship - Full time student carrying 12 units; 2.5 GPA
Background: Martin Yan is an internationally known cooking show host, master chef, and distinguished teacher and author. Martin attended GWC in 1967-68 and was installed as an outstanding Alumni Pillar of Achievement in 1992.

Scholarship: Steve Allen Memorial Performing Arts Scholarship Criteria: Music, Theater or Dance student completing HS senior year; evidence of satisfactory participation in high school performance group (students of non-band instruments may be waived the above requirement); minimum GPA 2.5 and must be maintained at GWC; must enroll in appropriate GWC performance group or class each semester. Full-time student carrying 12 units.
Background: Steve Allen, comedian, movie star, author, humanitarian, and most of all, prolific composer of songs, was a true friend of Golden West College. Over the years, Steve Allen visited the college during jazz week and performed in concert for the students and staff with instructor/musician Tom Kubis. Steve Allen visited music classes and shared his experiences in the entertainment/music industry with music students giving them words of encouragement. The GWC Foundation Board of Directors and David Anthony, GWC Music Instructor and former Dean of Creative Arts, established this scholarship for students who are interested in music, theater, or dance.

Scholarship: Waltmar Foundation Scholarship Criteria: High School scholarship - Full time student carrying 12 units.; 2.5 GPA

Background: The Waltmar Foundation was established by the late Walter and Margaret Schmid with the goal of improving the lives of citizens throughout Orange County. With roots in Orange County since the arrival of its founder Walter Schmid in 1911, the Waltmar Foundation is proud to be able to continue the Schmid family’s long history of giving students an opportunity to succeed.
 

Scholarship: GWC Community Services Scholarship Criteria: First priority to high school senior planning to attend GWC; must attend a high school in GWC's service area; 2.0 GPA (minimum); financial aid may be a consideration.
Background: This scholarship was created by Community Services to encourage academic achievement, with a preference for high school graduates entering Golden West College. (recipients selected by local high schools)

Scholarship: Patrons High School Scholarship Criteria: High school senior; full time student carrying 12 units at Golden West College.
Background: The Patrons established this scholarship to encourage high school seniors to continue their education at Golden West College.

Scholarship: Student Equity Scholarship Criteria: Designated for under-represented high school students entering GWC. It is designed to assist low income or academically challenged students. Candidates are identified and referred by high school counselors. (The Student Equity Policy for California community colleges defines under-represented in higher education as students from ethnic groups under-represented in higher education vis-à-vis the community as well as women and the disabled.) Full-time student carrying 12 units.
Background: This scholarship was initiated and established by GWC staff and students to assist under-represented students in entering and succeeding in higher education.

Scholarship: Woman’s Club of HB High School Scholarship Criteria: High school senior; full time student carrying 12 units at Golden West College.
Background: The Woman’s Club established this scholarship to encourage high school seniors to continue their education at Golden West College. 

Scholarship: Must Attend Rancho Alamitos High School in Garden Grove; Must be a Senior in High School; Must commit to two years Administration of Justice major.
Background: I am a Rancho Alumni and participated in Track and Cross Country. I attended Golden West College and received my AA in Administration of Justice and later my BA degree. I attended the Golden West Police Academy and was a Police Officer/Detective Sergeant for 30 years. I want to help the young students to have the same opportunity I had.