Yvette T. Rowlett Memorial Scholarship Grant

Yvette T. Rowlett Memorial Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

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.

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. Yvette T. Rowlett Memorial Scholarship 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 Attendance Requirement: Full-Time Student Required Participation in School Activities: Not Required Required Participation in Community Activities: Yes

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible School/ AreaElk Grove High Cosumnes High Florin High Franklin High Laguna Creek High Monterey Trail High Pleasant Grove High Sheldon High Valley High Calvine High Las Flores Rio Cazadero William Daylor High Elk Grove Charter School