Corona-Norco USD Student of the Year Scholarship

Funder: Riverside County Office of Education, in partnership with Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) and Corona-Norco Council Parent Teacher Association

First-ever Student of the Year awards program organized by RCOE to recognize exceptional graduating seniors from Corona-Norco Unified School District. Program includes monthly Student of the Month recognition throughout the school year, with Student of the Year awards selected from these honorees.

Geographic Scope: Corona, Norco, Eastvale, and Temescal Valley communities, Riverside County, California

Eligible Schools: 10 CNUSD high schools including:

• Eleanor Roosevelt High School
• John F. Kennedy Middle College High School
• Lee V. Pollard High School
• (Additional CNUSD high schools)

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement
• Resilience in face of challenges
• Overcoming family hardships
• Pursuit of post-secondary education goals
• Community involvement and leadership

Award Structure:

• $2,500 scholarship per Student of the Year recipient
• 3 recipients for 2024-2025 school year

Sponsor:

• Gold-level sponsorship by Riverside County Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel
• Corona-Norco Council Parent Teacher Association (organized in partnership)

Program Dates:

• Student of the Month recognition events: November, January, March
• Student of the Year awards ceremony: April 24, 2025 (at Eagle Glen Golf Club, Corona)

Contact:

• Riverside County Office of Education
• Phone: (951) 826-6530 (Riverside Office)

Application Process

1. School-Level Selection (Prerequisite)
   • CNUSD schools nominate and select Students of the Month throughout school year
   • Recognition events held in: November, January, March
   • Selection criteria: character, integrity, passion for learning, active involvement, resilience
2. Student of the Year Application
   • All Student of the Month honorees from 10 CNUSD high schools eligible to apply
   • Application materials required (specific requirements not detailed in source material)
3. Selection Process
   • RCOE selects 3 Students of the Year from all eligible Student of the Month honorees
   • Selection based on:
   • Academic achievement
   • Resilience and overcoming challenges
   • Post-secondary education goals
   • Community involvement
4. Award Ceremony
   • Student of the Year awards ceremony held in April
   • Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club, Corona, CA
   • Formal recognition and $2,500 scholarship presentation