Yvette T. Rowlett Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Yvette T. Rowlett Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports high school seniors from the Elk Grove Unified School District facing socio-economic challenges or learning disabilities. This scholarship encourages candidates who demonstrate perseverance and self-advocacy, and who are committed to completing a college degree. Preference is given to those in need and participation in community activities is required, ensuring that recipients can serve as role models for their peers.

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.
The ideal candidates are high school seniors who have faced the socio-economic challenges and/or have a learning disability; are committed to completing a college degree and setting career goals; have demonstrated perseverance; embrace new opportunities; have a well-rounded perspective shaped by experiences in school, in the community (i.e. church), and with family and friends. The candidates understand how the aforementioned experiences have shaped and influenced their lives. The candidates recognize the importance of self-advocacy; believe in contributing to society in ways that increases opportunities for fellow citizens and will feel comfortable serving as role models.
Post Secondary Type of School: 4 year university, community college or vocational college