EHS CLASS OF ‘56 SCHOLARSHIP
The EHS Class of ’56 Scholarship Fund was established by members of the Escondido High School graduating class of 1956 to assist current graduating Escondido High School seniors who have attended EHS all four years. Alumni of the EHS Class of 1956 wish to contribute to furthering the education of EHS graduates for years to come.
The EHS Class of ’56 Scholarship is open to graduating Escondido High School (EHS) seniors who have attended EHS all four years and plan to attend an accredited two-year community college in the United States.
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ELEANOR AND SIMON WEISSBERGER
The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to Black/African-American and Latino graduating high school seniors who reside in the Logan Heights area of San Diego County.
The Eleanor and Simon Weissberger Scholarship is open to Black/African-American and Latino graduating high school seniors who reside within the 92113 zip code and plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year college or university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States.
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FRANK H. AULT SCHOLARSHIP
Frank Ault’s 37-year career started at San Diego Gas & Electric in 1969. His career was spent in accounting and auditing, his last 20 years as Senior Vice President & Controller for SDG&E and Sempra Energy, which was created in 1998, as the parent company when SDG&E and Southern California Gas Co. merged.
The scholarship was established by Frank, his co-workers and Sempra Energy in 2005 to support college students majoring in accounting and finance. He believes that talented professionals are needed to manage and lead the businesses of tomorrow.
His philosophy is that success comes from hard work and working through others. One must : 1) be willing to make decisions when all facts are not known, thinking through all possible outcomes before acting; 2) understand the viewpoint of others to achieve a win-win situation that benefits everybody: 3) be objective and honest; and 4) act with integrity. As a leader, your primary responsibility is to provide guidance and remove roadblocks so others can get their job done. Let the spotlight shine on others because the light will reflect well on you.
Frank is passionate about volunteering and making our community a better place to live, work and play. “I believe in putting back into the community and assisting others," says Frank. He began his community service in 1961 as a volunteer firefighter in Palm Desert, CA. He served on the Board of Directors of The San Diego Foundation from 1986-2003, including a two-year term as Board Chairman and two-year term as chairman of The Foundation’s Community Scholarship Program. In addition, he serves as a volunteer firefighter and chairs the San Diego Fire Foundation which raises funds for the fire departments in San Diego County that have volunteer firefighters.
The Frank H. Ault Scholarship is open to current college students who will be in their sophomore, junior or senior year in the fall who have declared a major in accounting or finance and to graduating high school seniors and transferring college students planning to major in accounting or finance at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
FREDERICK GEORGE JAMES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Knowing her husband touched many lives during his long business and civic career, Ruth James created the Frederick George James Memorial Scholarship Fund when her husband passed away in 1984.
Frederick George James had operated his family’s nursery business in National City and taught classes on flowers, gardening and landscaping throughout the South Bay and San Diego. Long active in civic affairs, he was representing National City on the Port Commission of San Diego at the time of his death. Additionally, Mr. James had served as president of National City Kiwanis, state director on the State Board of California Nursery Association and president of the San Diego Nursery Association, among other civic activities.
The Frederick George James Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from a high school within the Sweetwater Union High School District who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year college or university in the United States.
GLEN TAKAHASHI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Glen Takahashi Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Glen Takahashi, a champion wrestler, award winning coach, teacher, and mentor to thousands of athletes during his 36 years of coaching and teaching in the San Diego County.
As an athlete, Glen began his wrestling career in 1962, as a wrestler at Monte Vista High School, capturing the CIFSD Wrestler of the Year award in 1966. He went on to wrestle at Brigham Young University, becoming a WAC champion in 1970. As a coach, he was a nine-time Grossmont League Coach of the Year, five-time CIFSD Coach of the Year and, in 1999, was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for lifetime service.
Glen dedicated his life to coaching, teaching and mentoring. He had a unique talent of making his athletes believe in their potential and gave them tools to help achieve their goals, not just in sports, but in life as well. Winning was important to Glen, but striving to be the best that you could be, working hard and treating others with respect was equally as important.
Glen was not only a gifted athlete, successful coach and teacher, but also a friend and father figure to the numerous athletes he mentored throughout his coaching career. His influence will live on in the countless lives that he touched throughout his lifetime.
The family and friends of Glen Takahashi hope the recipients of this scholarship will exhibit Glen’s values of dedication and hard work as well as his deep compasson for others.
The Glen Takahashi Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who have participated in a school-based wrestling program in the San Diego CIF Section (California Interscholastic Federation) for a minimum of three years and plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
GOODRICH/SOCalDP RBHS SCHOLARSHIP
The Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship Fund was established by John Goodrich to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Rancho Bernardo High School.
The Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Rancho Bernardo High School who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States and pursue a degree in environmental sciences, geography, environmental studies and sustainability, or biology with a priority in water, energy and fire ecology.
GRANDISON M. PHELPS, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
When Susan Phelps was studying to be a C.P.A., her husband, Grandison, kept pushing and pushing, convincing her she could do it, and she did.
When her husband passed away in August 1997, Mrs. Phelps wanted to make sure other students got the push they needed to succeed. She established the Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of her husband, an African-American Methodist minister. "He always encouraged people to have an education, pushing them to use education as a means of advancement," she says. "He was especially interested in giving disadvantaged, African-American youth the boost they needed."
The Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is open to Black/African-American students currently attending an accredited four-year college or university in San Diego County, or Black/African-American students who are transferring from an accredited two-year college to an accredited four-year college or university in San Diego County in the fall.
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GUIDO ADLER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Guido Adler Music Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university in the United States and pursue a degree in music. Mr. Adler’s intent is to give students who demonstrate financial need the opportunity to pursue an education and career in music.
The Guido Adler Music Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States and pursue a degree in music. Applicants must have a demonstrated passion for music by playing a musical instrument during their high school years.
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GWYNNETH CONWAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Dan Conway established the Gwynneth Conway Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor his late wife, Gwynneth. He wants to encourage foster students who feel a college degree isn’t the best option for them to pursue alternative avenues to a post-secondary education.
The Gwynneth Conway Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are or have been in foster care and plan to attend a licensed trade or vocational school in the United States.
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H. WILLIAM KUNI ENGINEERING & SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The H. William Kuni Engineering & Science Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of H. William Kuni to assist public graduating high school seniors obtain a college degree in engineering or science.
The H. William Kuni Engineering & Science Scholarship is open to graduating public high school seniors who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United State and declare a major in engineering or science (no medical engineering or computer science/engineering majors).
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HARVEY L. SIMMONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Harvey Simmons was a wonderful husband and proud father who, at the age of 54, died of a heart attack while playing basketball with neighborhood teens.
Harvey had a passion for kids, sports, education, and giving back to his community. As the General Manager of the United States Navy Baseball team, Harvey touched countless lives. He also served as the administrative services officer for the Navy's Family Advocacy Center in San Diego.
In his Rancho Bernardo community, he mentored foster children and spearheaded efforts to build a playground at his local church. He also served on the board of directors for his Homeowner’s Association and was committed to improving the community.
Mr. Simmons played football at Colorado State University, and was offered a contract from The Pittsburgh Steelers. However, joining the Navy during the Vietnam War was his chosen path. After his release from active duty, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Administration at San Diego State University. He coached football at Marian Catholic High School (now known as Mater Dei Catholic High School) and Bonita Vista High School from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. He later served as recreation director at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and regional athletic director for the Navy Region Southwest.
Mr. Simmons also served 16 years in the Navy Reserve and is survived by his wife, Wendy Urushima-Conn and daughter, Reiko.
The Harvey L. Simmons Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two-year college or four-year college or university in the United States and have participated in high school football, basketball, track, baseball, or softball for at least three years, two at the varsity level, and intend to play at the college level.
HELM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Helm Family established the Helm Family Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to students at San Diego State University or UC San Diego.
The Helm Family Scholarship is open to students entering their junior or senior year at San Diego State University or UC San Diego who have declared a major in mathematics or a scientific field such as, but not limited to, biology, computer science, chemistry, technology, engineering, physics, etc.
HERMAN H. DERKSEN SCHOLARSHIP
The Herman H. Derksen Scholarship Fund was established in 1989 for the purpose of providing scholarships to local students entering a trade or vocation.
The Herman H. Derksen Scholarship is open to San Diego County residents who are pursuing a trade or vocation and will attend an accredited two-year college or licensed trade or vocational school in San Diego County.
HINDMAN SCHOLARSHIP
The Hindman Family Scholarship Fund was established by the estate of Robert E. and Lora Loraine Hindman to provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
The Hindman Family Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or trade or vocational school in the United States.
J.A. AND FLOSSIE MAE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
The J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to students majoring in Agriculture.
The J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, current college or university students, and adult re-entry students who will attend an accredited two year college, four-year college or university, graduate school, or licensed trade or vocational school in the United States and will pursue, or are currently pursuing, a degree in Agriculture.
JACOB HANNA, SR. SCHOLARSHIP
The Jacob Hanna, Sr. Scholarship Fund was established by Nabil and Gayda Hanna to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from The Preuss School, UCSD. Jacob Hanna, Sr. spent more than 40 years educating young students. His dedication, passion and commitment to education, especially to science, inspired many of his students to pursue careers in science. This scholarship was set-up to honor him and his contribution to education.
The Jacob Hanna, Sr. Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from The Preuss School, UCSD who plan to attend an accredited public or private four-year college or university in San Diego County and plan to pursue a degree in the life sciences (i.e. biology, chemistry, physiology, ecology, etc.).
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JEAN WRIGHT-ELSON SCHOLARSHIP
Ms. E. Jean Wright-Elson gives to a great many charities throughout the year. She sees her scholarship fund, however, as her living legacy to the San Diego community and its children. "I have no children of my own," she explains, "but I've worked hard all my life, and this is a way of having my name attached to a fund that will provide education to deserving young people, a living legacy. A friend of mine brought The Foundation to my attention. I looked at the materials and talked with people who also had funds there, and I knew that my money would be used well."
The thrust for the Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship Fund is to give financial assistance to any young person who wants to go into nursing. "I am not limiting it to 'A' students," chuckles Ms. Wright-Elson, who says she was never an "A" student herself. "We are looking for a young person who is motivated and serious about education."
The Wright-Elson family came to San Diego from New England in 1941. Jean took her nursing training at Mercy College of Nursing before joining the Air Force and being stationed away from San Diego for 20 years. She returned many years ago and has been involved in various volunteer activities here.
The Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship is open to college students who have already completed two full academic years (60 semester units or 72 quarter units) pursuing a career in nursing or students pursuing their Masters Degree or Ph.D. in nursing at a two-year college or four-year college or university the United States.
JIM BEYSTER ENGINEERING SCHOLASRHIP
Jim Beyster established the Jim Beyster Engineering Scholarship Fund to assist students declaring a major in engineering.
The Jim Beyster Engineering Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited public four-year college or university in California and will declare a major in engineering.
JIM BEYSTER HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Jim Beyster established the Jim Beyster Health Care Scholarship Fund to assist students pursuing a career as a nurse, health care aide or home health aide.
The Jim Beyster Health Care Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors or adult re-entry students pursuing a career in the health care field as a nurse, health care aide or home health aide who will attend an accredited two-year college or four-year college or university in California. For any recipient pursuing studies in a double major, the co-occurring major must be focused in an area of concentration relating to a nursing career, health care career or home health aid career. This scholarship is not for students wanting to become a physician.
JON HENDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Jon Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund was set up at the request of Jon Henderson, a dear friend who passed away at the early age of 48 due to cancer. Jon was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at San Diego State University. As a Fraternity brother, he grew within the Fraternity but also developed very dear friends who remained close until the day he died. Jon served on the Fraternity's "Executive Committee" and also lived in the Chapter House.
The Jon Henderson Memorial Scholarship is open to San Diego County residents who are members in good standing of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Preference may be given to members of the San Diego State University, UC San Diego or any other potential Kappa Sigma Fraternity Chapter in San Diego County.
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JOSEPH C. LARSON ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cardiff Software, Inc. established the Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial Scholarship Fund in 1999 in memory of Mr. Larson, his wife Gail, and two of their children, Amy and Eric, who were killed in a tragic private plane accident. Mr. Larson was a founder and CEO of Cardiff Software, Inc. The fund exemplifies Mr. Larson's entrepreneurial spirit by assisting deserving entrepreneurs along their path to success.
A proven entrepreneur before founding Cardiff Software, one of the many stories he would often share with his employees was about "Larson Lawn Care." Few successful executives would attribute their start to a lawn care service from high school, but to Mr. Larson, being able to start a company while in high school - and provide several fellow students with jobs - shaped his path to larger success.
Mr. Larson graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, with a degree in Economics. In 1980, he founded Great Plains Computers that later became Great Plains Software (NASDAQ: GPSI), a highly successful microcomputer accounting software company which went public in 1997. Prior to founding Cardiff Software in 1990, Mr. Larson established Interactive Technologies Corporation, a multimedia authoring software company in San Diego and Assist Business Systems, a service company that was the predecessor to Cardiff Software.
The Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States or current college students who have successfully completed at least one full academic year toward their undergraduate degree at a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicants who can demonstrate their interest in entrepreneurial endeavors through the creation of their own business or consulting venue will be given special consideration.
JUDITH KELLER MARX KRUMHOLZ SCHOLARSHIP
The Judith Keller Marx Krumholz Scholarship Fund was established through the generosity of Judith Keller Marx Krumholz, a former professor at San Diego City College.
The Judith Keller Marx Krumholz Scholarship is open to students currently attending San Diego City College who have completed one full academic semester and will continue attending San Diego City College in the fall.
KAWANO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Nancy Kawano developed Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was 12 years old. Despite the difficulties of living with this disease, she attended college, worked as a paralegal, and went on to law school, ultimately becoming an employment law attorney. Nancy's brother, Jay, created this scholarship fund to assist other individuals affected by arthritis realize their educational and career goals.
The Kawano Family Scholarship is open to students from San Diego County who have arthritis or have an immediate family member affected by arthritis (which impacts the applicant on a daily basis) who plan to attend or are attending an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
KEN LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
During the summer of 1998, the City of Chula Vista lost one of its most beloved employees. Ken Lee was the Assistant Director of Planning and was employed by the City of Chula Vista for 38 years. His vision and contributions to the Chula Vista community will never be forgotten. In 2001, the City of Chula Vista established the Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to students residing in Chula Vista and graduating from Chula Vista high schools.
The Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship is open to graduating seniors who are residents of Chula Vista, CA and are attending a public or private Chula Vista high school and plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
KIWANIS CLUB OF ESCONDIDO SCHOLARSHIP
The Kiwanis Club of Escondido established this fund in 2004 to provide scholarships to Key Club members. With mentoring from local Kiwanis Clubs, Key Club members develop leadership skills and learn to provide service to the community. The Kiwanis Club of Escondido has numerous members and a foundation that was created to provide scholarships to local high school seniors.
The Kiwanis Club of Escondido Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the Escondido High School District who are active members of a Key Club (sponsored by an Escondido Kiwanis) and plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
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