John Sensenbaugh Scholarship
The John Sensenbaugh Scholarship benefits Napa County high school seniors that are graduating, and who have worked hard to overcome academic challenges. Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college program in general education. Although not a requirement, applications are strongly encouraged from students who have learning disabilities and/or attend a continuation high school in Napa County. Recipients of the scholarship will receive funding for up to two years while working to complete their undergraduate degree. Previous recipients of the scholarship are also eligible in subsequent years.
Who’s Eligible?
- Napa County high school seniors that are graduating, and who have worked hard to overcome academic challenges, and will attend a two- or four-year college program in general education.
- Although not a requirement, applications are strongly encouraged from students who:
- have learning disabilities
- attended a continuation high school in Napa County
- Previous recipients of the scholarship.
Award Amount:
$2,500 per year for up to 2 years ($5,000 total)
Application Requirements:
If you are a High School Senior:
- Full name, email address, phone number and permanent address
- Name of high school you attend
- Current grade level
- Four Short essays (no more than 250 words) in response to the following questions:
- What are the challenges you have faced?
- How did your challenges affect you academically?
- What did you do to improve your academics and overcome your challenges? Please include any classes or programs which have helped you, for example, AVID or special education.
- What do you hope to do with your college education?
- Letter of support from a teacher, counselor or administrator focusing on how you overcame academic challenges to attend college and your career goals.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Awarded High School Seniors must attend their High School Award Ceremony to accept their scholarship.
If you are a previous recipient of the scholarship:
- Full name, email address, phone number and permanent address
- Name of college or university you attend
- Current transcript showing credits and grades
- Short essay (no more than 500 words) in response to this question: “Please describe any changes in your career or academic goals and the progress you have made toward these goals.”
- Letter of support from a member of the college faculty or staff focusing on how you are overcoming academic challenges in college and your career goals
Download a PDF of these requirements
Contact Us
For questions regarding scholarships, contact Lupe Reyes or Ruth Ortiz at (707) 254-9565 or scholarshipsteam@napavalleycf.org
Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda en español sobre las becas, llame a Lupe Reyes o Ruth Ortiz al número (707) 254-9565 o mándenos un correo electrónico a scholarshipsteam@napavalleycf.org