Celesta Simas Memorial Scholarship Grant

Celesta Simas Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Summary

The Celesta Simas Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students with a passion for animals and community service. Applicants must be full-time students at a four-year university, demonstrating good citizenship and involvement in activities related to animals. This scholarship honors Celesta Simas, who raised various animals and instilled a love for them in her children. It aims to foster educational opportunities for students in the Elk Grove area.

Overview

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Mission: To facilitate the development of education opportunities and programs through scholarship and grants, and to coordinate contributions to meet the community's needs. The Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the college and career plans of students in the Elk Grove Unified School District area.Scholarships are provided every year from the endowments and donations of community members, families, individuals, businesses, and community organizations. The scholarships that are generated and managed through the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation vary considerably in both amounts of award and criteria. The criteria are determined by the individual or group that establishes the scholarship. For instance, community involvement may be a criterion for some EGRSF scholarships, but not for others. Some are intended for students who enroll in four-year colleges; some are for students who plan to attend vocational schools. The EGRSF offers scholarships for individuals pursuing various careers including agriculture, nursing, education, auto mechanics, politics, and the arts, to name a few. Celesta Simas Memorial Scholarship Celesta Ann Simas loved animals. She and her husband moved to a small ranch in Elk Grove where they raised their family. Celesta raised many animals: horses, cows, goats, chickens, dogs, and cats. Her love for animals and caring for them was her favorite pastime and she taught her four children to care for them as well. She was also involved with the PAWS organization. Applicant should be a good citizen; preference given to school/community activities involving animals. School Area: Elk Grove High, Pleasant Grove High, Sheldon High

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 4 year universityFull-Time Student