Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship - Coronado High School
The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to a Coronado High School senior in Clark County, Nevada, with a minimum 3.0 GPA who is planning to attend college full-time, has demonstrated civic leadership, community service, and is a true “over-achiever”. This $20,000 scholarship ($2,500/semester renewable and payable over 8 semesters) is meant for a deserving student who is pursuing a dream, but without this support, may not have the chance.
Student Requirements for Renewal: To receive further semi-annual installments of $2,500 students must:
*Uphold a 3.0 or higher term GPA *Be enrolled as a full-time student *Submit a semi-annual update by March 1st and September 1st for review that includes: 1. student semester update form and 2. Complete transcript including semester grades, semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and next semester’s schedule.
After approval by The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation, the student’s next installment check will be mailed directly to their college by The PEF. Under exceptional circumstances, accompanied with a detailed explanation, a GPA of below 3.0 might be approved for renewal.
Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before initial check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses.
- Award
- $5,000.00 - Renewable
- Deadline
- 02/15/2024
- Supplemental Questions
- You can find the Picerne Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship application here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10zvpXv1hizRTmKuaTrQvxrhL_Eu3hHOm?usp=sharing
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
- Please upload your FAFSA SAR report, including the expected family contribution (EFC Score) and worksheet pages.
- Please upload your college admissions letter(s) (at least one is required for this application)
- Please upload your resume, including but not limited to: community service, sports, extra-curricular activities, and work experience.
- Short Essay #1 - 300-350 words - Please upload a short essay describing a time when you witnessed someone else in need, and how you responded. What did you learn from the experience?
- Short Essay #2 - 300-350 words - Please upload a short essay detailing what life experiences have shaped who you are today and what challenges you have overcome.
- If available, please upload a letter of recommendation (from any source other than a peer or relative).
- If available, please upload a second letter of recommendation (from any source other than a peer or relative).
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