2019 SCHOLARSHIPS
This year we only received only eleven applications for our scholarship program. Unfortunately, two of those had to be rejected due to incomplete applications.
Since we are giving out four scholarships this year, the remaining nine applicants had almost a 50/50 chance of winning an award. Those are pretty good odds.
The reviewer this year was a woman who was a teacher for her entire career, and was eager to assist with this very important task. Our reviewer naturally looked at the grade point average (GPA), but just as important was the student’s essay. This is where they are graded on not only the content of the essay, but also on the spectrum of involvement by the student during their academic career. Also considered were charitable or community services performed by the applicant.
The recipients of the 2019 CCCREA Scholarship awards are as follows:
Francisco Jackson
Francisco’s sponsor is his grandmother, Donna Pfister. Francisco is waiting for acceptance letters from four different colleges. He will pursue a course of study in Astrophysics, with a possible minor in History. His objectives are to receive and Bachelor’s Degree, and then a Doctorate, and finally a position as an Astrophysicist.
Joshua David Swisher
Joshua’s sponsor is his grandmother, Arlene Nelson. David is currently attending the University of Arizona and is pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. His current objective is to receive a Bachelor of Science degree, and then a position as a Material Analyst.
Cami Rene Reali
Cami’s sponsor is her great grandmother, Sue Gabbert. Cami is currently attending the College of Southern Idaho and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Her objective is to become a Registered Nurse or a Nurse Practitioner.
Alana Cox
Alana’s sponsor is her mother, Kathy Cox. Alana is attending the California State University of the East Bay and pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Her objective is to become a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist.
Each of the four winners will receive $1,500 to be used to help cover their educational expenses.
The Board of Directors of CCCREA congratulates each and every one of the award winners, and wishes them the best in their educational pursuits and beyond.
Finally, the Board would like to encourage all CCCREA members to provide this same opportunity to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. The offer even extends to grand nieces and nephews.
The application for the scholarships can be found online by clicking here. The Scholarship Committee will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2020. However, the students should start gathering their required documentation now.