SUNSHINE ELIZABETH PARKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Text regarding award
The applicant must be a graduating senior or graduate of Los Molinos High
School who has maintained a 2.0 GPA during 10th thru 12th grades. This
scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to attend a 2-year community
college, vocational school or university. The award is renewable based on a
minimum GPA of 2.0 and 12 units.
AWARD:
Award amount varies
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Use the COMMON APPLICATION
(Available on LMHS Scholarship Website) ** Please include all required materials
Required Materials (to be included with all applications)
1. Page #1 – Cover sheet that includes the name of the scholarship and your name
2. Page #2 - Completed Application
3. Page #3 - Student resume or profile
4. Page #4 - Personal statement of educational & career goals (300-500 words)
5. Page #5 - Attach an unofficial copy of your current 7 semester transcripts
6. Page #6 - Attach your FAFSA Confirmation page or Page 1 of your Student Aid Report
7. Page #7 - Attach a letter of recommendation from school personnel
8. Page #8 - Attach a letter of recommendation from someone other than school personnel
9. Page #9 – Attach signed terms and conditions of scholarship rules
(see LMHS Scholarship Website for examples and procedures for requesting letters)
** Note: Students or parents may include a sealed explanation of any special problems or
unusual circumstances which make it difficult to contribute towards this student's continuing
education.
AWARD SELECTION:
Award recipient will be notified to attend the Los Molinos High School Scholarship & Award
Program which is held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6PM.
DUE DATE:
Submit the completed application to the Los Molinos Counseling Office on or before
April 15. If April 15th falls on a day when the school is closed, the applications are due the first
day the school is open after April 15th. Late applications cannot be accepted.
Late applications cannot be accepted.
SUNSHINE ELIZABETH PARKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
I. SCHOLARSHIP NUMBER AND AMOUNT
The number and amount of the scholarships annually awarded shall be determined by
the Los Molinos High School Scholarship Committee under the direction of the high
school principal or district superintendent. Consideration shall be given to the following
factors:
Number of qualified applicants
Amount of proceeds available from principal investment
Estimated cost of education
The scholarship shall be available to all qualified applicants regardless of ethnicity,
color, national origin, religion, gender, age or handicapping conditions.
II. USE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is to be awarded to worthy recipients who will pursue a course of study
leading to a post secondary degree or certificate from a college, university, community
college, or technical or trade school. The school where such studies are to be pursued
shall be accredited and/or approved by the appropriate State Department of Education.
Consideration shall be given by the Committee to vocational studies as well as
academic studies.
III. SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Sunshine Elizabeth Parke Memorial Scholarship, applicants must
meet the following criteria:
1. Be a member of the current year or previous graduating class of the Los Molinos
High School who has maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average for the 10th through
12th grade years in high school or be a continuing recipient who may qualify for renewal
of the scholarship upon presentation of a transcript of credit or other official evidence
verifying at least a 2.0 grade point average or better.
2. Be in need of assistance to pursue worthy goals in education.
3. A recipient who fails to maintain the requisite 2.0 G.P.A. and 12 unit minimum
requirement will be considered for renewal one time only.
4. Show a commitment to obtaining every possible free dollar for college by
completing a FAFSA application yearly which will be shown by including either a
confirmation of submission or page one of the Student Aid Report (SAR).
IV. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
1. Scholarship application forms may be secured from the Counseling Office of the Los
Molinos High School. Completed applications must be submitted to the Counseling
Office on or before April 15 of the year of application in order for the applicant to be
considered for the scholarship. Continuing recipients must submit an application with
supporting data regarding school attendance, grades and units to the Los Molinos
High School on or before April 15th of each year. Note: If April 15th falls on a day
when the school is closed, the applications are due the first day the school is open
after April 15th.
2. Prior graduates and/or recipients must submit an application with supporting data
regarding school attendance to the Counseling Office of the Los Molinos High
School on or before April 15th of the year of application.
V. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
The scholarship committee shall be composed of the following Los Molinos High School
personnel:
1. The principal and/or Superintendent of the Los Molinos High School.
2. Two teachers from Los Molinos High School.
3. Two members of the Los Molinos Unified School District Board of Trustees.
4. The counselor of Los Molinos High School.
5. Should a member of the scholarship committee be related to an applicant for the
scholarship, that committee member shall be excused from deliberations for that year.
Another member of the administration, faculty or member of the District Board of
Trustees is to be selected to take that individual's place on the scholarship committee.
6. Decisions rendered by the committee shall be final.
7. The scholarship committee may adopt additional rules and regulations or modify
existing rules and regulations providing that the basic intent of the fund, i.e. to assist
worthy students in acquiring a certificate or degree in a trade or vocational field, not be
modified.
VI. SCHOLARSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The scholarship shall be awarded annually and may be renewed for a period not
to exceed five years providing that the recipient remains in good standing at his or her
school, college or university and meets all other scholarship conditions.
2. The amount of the scholarship for each recipient will be determined annually and
will be dependent upon the number of qualified applicants, the amount of funding
available and demonstrated need of applicants.
3. The award may be used only to defray expenses incident to the student’s
attendance at a college, university, community college, technical or trade school.
4. The recipient must maintain at least a 12 unit per semester load or be certified as
a full time student in a program leading to a degree or certificate. The recipient must
maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average for all courses taken. Recipients must send
official transcripts of record or verification of enrollment to Los Molinos High School to
verify that all requirements for continuation of the scholarship as outlined in this
document are met. It is the responsibility of the recipient to secure this verification and
submit it to the committee in a timely fashion, otherwise payment of the scholarship
funds will be withheld. The scholarship is valid only while the recipient remains in good
standing at the school of attendance.
5. The recipient will be paid on a semi-annual basis (October and February
approximately) upon presentation of verification data. Recipients who interrupt
schooling in mid-term or who do not meet qualifications as specified in this document
will be required to repay any funds received and agree to this stipulation as attested by
the signature below.
6. Should injury or illness cause a student to withdraw from school, the award may
be held for the recipient not to exceed one year. Should the recipient be drafted or
choose to enroll into military service, the scholarship will be continued upon re-entry into
any school, college, or university as provided above if the recipient enrolls within one
year after discharge from the military service. Should the recipient take part in a church
mission, AmeriCorps, or similar service-type activity, the scholarship will be continued
upon re-entry into any school, college, or university as provided above if the recipient
enrolls within one year after the completion of their mission or service commitment. The
recipient is required to notify the scholarship committee in writing prior to the start of
their military service or service commitment and must provide documentation verifying
their military service or service commitment when such service is complete.
7. The scholarship must be used in the semester or quarter immediately following
its award and the recipient must attend continuously without interruption except as
described above.
8. Worthy applicants who are previous graduates of the Los Molinos High School
and who in all other respects meet the requirements outlined in this document will be
given consideration for scholarship funding.
9. All scholarship applicants will be required to furnish accurate financial statements
to the committee annually.
10. Recipients who fail to meet terms for renewal may write a letter to the scholarship
committee explaining any special circumstances and requiring “probation”. Probation
MAY be granted to a student’s upon review of circumstances by the committee. When a
student is in danger of failing or is advised by a counselor to drop a class, they are to
contact the District Superintendent of the Los Molinos Unified School District. The
committee realizes that sometimes circumstances arise that are beyond a student’s
control. Each situation will be looked at individually.
SUNSHINE ELIZABETH PARKE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT
1. The applicant named below has received a copy of the Sunshine Elizabeth Parke
Memorial Scholarship Rules, has read these rules and understands all the obligations
and responsibilities imposed on recipients.
2. The applicant understands that it is her/his responsibility to submit an application form
for the scholarship annually by April 15th so the scholarship committee knows of her/his
plans. Failure to submit the application will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Note: If
April 15th falls on a day when the school is closed, the application is due the first day the
school is open after April 15th.
3. The applicant agrees that, should he/she interrupt schooling mid-term, it will be his/her
obligation to repay a prorated share of the funds received and specifically agrees to do
so. Further, the applicant agrees to furnish Los Molinos High School with a grade
report, transcript of credit or verification of enrollment for each term attended during
scholarship term, and provides a class schedule for the ensuing term.
4. The applicant understands that, if he/she fails to use the scholarship in the semester or
quarter following receipt or interrupts his/her schooling for other that medical or military
service reasons, he/she will forfeit the scholarship
Name of Applicant
Signature of Applicant
Signature of Parent/Guardian of Applicant
Date
LOS MOLINOS HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP FINANCIAL STATUS FORM
Name: Date:
Mailing Address: Phone:
City: Zip:
College or Vocational School Planning to Attend:
Date Course will Begin: Date Course will End:
Educational Goal (give name of course of study):
At completion of course I will receive a Certificate, Diploma or a Degree (type of degree):
Have you ever been, or do you expect to be the beneficiary of a scholarship or other award(s)?
YES NO If yes, give name(s) and amount(s):
NAME: AMOUNT:
Have you applied for or are you receiving financial aid for the upcoming school year?
YES NO
Will you work while attending school?
YES NO If yes, give estimated number of hours:
Budget for full academic year of: How many months?
Tuition and Fees (full academic year not monthly):
Books and Supplies:
Room and Board:
I plan to live: In dorm Off Campus At Home
Travel Expenses:
Basic Living Expenses:
TOTAL COST:
I have read the scholarship rules and understand the commitments and obligations I must take
upon myself.
Signed_____________________________________________ Date___________________
(An applicant may submit letters of recommendation to supply information about his/her
character, ability, and financial needs or unusual circumstances. Such letters are optional, but
must be attached to this form)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THIS SHEET.
