Annual Scholarships (Multiple Named Scholarships for TUSD Graduating Seniors)

Annual Scholarships for TUSD Graduating Seniors

Geographic Scope: Tustin Unified School District (TUSD), California

Purpose: Support graduating TUSD high school seniors as they pursue higher education and college dreams

Eligibility:

• Graduating seniors from TUSD high schools
• Specific scholarships have school-based restrictions (see below)

Award Types: Multiple named annual scholarships, each with specific focus areas and eligibility criteria

All TUSD High Schools

• Founders Scholarship
• Gerry Aust Memorial Patriotic Scholarship - for students with patriotic values and commitment to service
• MSI Scholarship
• Soroptimist Scholarship - for female students only

Tustin High School (THS) Only

• Believe Scholarship
• Centennial Scholarship
• César Altamirano Aquatics Scholarship - for students involved in aquatics
• Cynthia Mazanet Scholarship
• Ian Williamson 'I Will' Memorial Scholarship
• Jordan Burby Memorial MUN Travel Scholarship - for Model United Nations travel
• Resilient Learner Scholarship
• Ryan Watanabe Memorial Scholarship for Scholar Athletes - for academically strong athletes
• Tillers of '82

Foothill High School (FHS) Only

• Doug Shinoda Memorial Scholarship
• Gary Sully Sportsmanship Award - for basketball players

Elementary School Scholarships

• Benson Elementary School Scholarship
• Lambert Elementary School Scholarship
• Orchard Hills School Alumni Scholarship

Program Scholarships: Foundation also provides program-based scholarships including:

• Dino Dash runnerships
• Tustin Summer Academy scholarships
• After-School Sports Scholarships (for students with limited finances)

Philosophy: All students deserve equal access to educational opportunities and experiences; Foundation underwrites various scholarships to ensure students with limited finances can fully participate

Contact Information:

• Email: info@tpsf.net
• Address: 17671 Irvine Blvd Suite 101, Tustin, CA 92780
• Tax ID: 33-0353928

Mission: The Foundation works to help TUSD students achieve all of their educational goals

Application Process

Deadline: March 1 (annually)

Application Method:

1. Submit scholarship applications by March 1
2. Provide personal statement/essay about educational goals and dreams
3. Include academic achievement information
4. Demonstrate commitment to values aligned with individual scholarship focus (patriotic service, sportsmanship, academic achievement, athletics, etc.)

Eligible Applicants: Graduating TUSD high school seniors

Application Materials Needed: (Specific materials not detailed in provided content; contact foundation for detailed requirements)

Contact for Questions:

• Email: info@tpsf.net