Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship Grant

Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: October 02, 2025

Summary

The Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students interested in performing arts, particularly theater. This scholarship honors Seth Thomas Smith, a compassionate individual lost too soon, and is aimed at those from local high schools, including Cosumnes Oaks. Applicants must be full-time students who have completed at least two AP courses and are required to engage in school and community activities, showcasing their commitment to making a difference.

Overview

About The EGRSF 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. Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship Seth Thomas Smith was violently taken from his family on June 15, 2020 in Berkeley. He graduated from Cosumnes Oaks High School and was a third year UC Berkeley student studying History and Economics. His friends say that Seth was EVERYONE’s brother. He was a kind, generous, giving, and beautiful soul. Financial Need: None Post Secondary Type of School: 4 year university or community college Specific Requirements for Applying: Interested in Performing Arts with a priority for theater. Enrolled and passed at least 2 AP courses. Attendance Requirement: Full-Time Student Required Participation in School Activities: Yes Required Participation in Community Activities: Yes Additional Qualifications: Essay – Explain how theater has affected your high school experience. Also talk about how when you graduate from high school, you will make a difference in your community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible School/ AreaConsumnes Oaks High Elk Grove High Florin High Franklin High Laguna Creek High Monterey Trail High Pleasant Grove High Sheldon High Valley High calvine High Las Flores High Rio Cazadero High William Daylor High Charter School Priority given to Consumnes Oaks High School