Ryan Petitte Scholarship Fund

Memorial scholarship honoring Ryan and Collin Petitte, brothers from Ukiah who both passed away from the same rare genetic disorder (Ryan in 2003, Collin in 2002).

Geographic Scope: Mendocino County, primarily serving Ukiah High School graduates

Focus Areas:

• Honors students who represent the interests and ideals of Ryan and Collin Petitte
• Preference for students with love of outdoors (both brothers were outdoor enthusiasts)
• Not limited to 4.0 scholars or star athletes
• Open to interpretation of what represents their memory

Eligibility:

• Likely Ukiah High School graduates or Mendocino County students
• No strict academic or athletic requirements
• Committee seeks students who will positively represent the brothers' memory

Selection Process:

• Small committee of close friends and family reviews applications
• Adventure Challenge competitors as a group receive two collective votes per year (out of ten total votes)
• Annual selection of one scholarship recipient

Fundraising:

• Capital Adventure Challenge - two-day, fourteen-stage athletic competition held annually on Columbus Day Weekend in Washington, DC and Shenandoah Valley
• Competition started in 2002, now in its sixth year as of the letter date (2006)
• Competitors raise funds through personal networks

Contact:

• Community Foundation of Mendocino County
• 204 South Oak Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
• 707-468-9882 or 707-468-5529
• info@communityfound.org

Application Process

No specific application details provided in the available text. Contact the Community Foundation directly for application procedures and requirements.

Contact Information:

• Community Foundation of Mendocino County
• 204 South Oak Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
• 707-468-9882 or 707-468-5529
• info@communityfound.org