The Scholarship Program was established in 2004. Graduating high school students from selected alternative education programs which participated in our Competencies for Independent Living Program were offered an opportunity to apply for a scholarship to a college or trade school. Laura Spitzer shares in an interview how both programs have impacted her life.
The Scholarship Program now includes five continuation high schools in Placer County, Chana and Maidu in Auburn, Adelante and Independence in Roseville, and Victory in Rocklin and Koinonia Family Services in Loomis. The students selected for this program have often had challenging life circumstances, but are very motivated to pursue post-high school training and education. They are referred to us by their high school staff and by other community leaders.
Caitlyn Lumpkins, a graduate of Independence High School in Roseville, shares about the challenges she has faced and the impact of this program on her life.
Rebecca Estrada, a 2015 graduate of Maidu High School in Auburn shared that the scholarship made it possible for her to pursue her dream of going to college.
For the past few years, Assistance League of Greater Placer has not only been able to award scholarships to high school graduates, but also has begun to renew scholarships for past high school graduate recipients who qualify now as college students.
Alyson Ingram, who received a scholarship when she graduated from Maidu High School several years ago, has received scholarship renewals from Assistance League because she has met and exceeded the requirements for this program.
“I was raised by a single parent who has been sick with Crohn’s disease my whole life. My older sister has the disease, as well. It has definitely put a strain on everyone in our family. We’ve always struggled financially and were even homeless at one point. We as a family have been through a lot, but I’m proud to say that we have overcome every obstacle along the way. I’m currently taking classes for Interior Design, as well as Real Estate. I hope to get a degree in Interior Design while also taking the classes needed to take the California Real Estate Salesperson exam. My goal is to open a staging business, as well as flip/sell, redecorate, remodel houses.
Each time Assistance League can help these students stay in college or trade school, we give them the opportunity for a brighter future-they will have a better chance of succeeding in life. Education has the power to change lives and opens doors that may otherwise be closed. The Scholarship Program is opening doors for young people who need our support; this program demonstrates the commitment of Assistance League of Greater Placer to the young people of this community.
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