Lenore Hirsch-Jay Falk Scholarship
The Lenore Hirsch-Jay Falk 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. Previous recipients of the scholarship completing their first, second, or third year of college are also eligible.
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 completing their first, second, or third year of college.
Award Amount:
Varies
Application Requirements:
If you are a graduating 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.
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 Jessica Rodriguez at (707) 254-9565 or scholarships@napavalleycf.org
Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda en español sobre las becas, llame a Lupe Reyes o Jessica Rodriguez al número (707) 254-9565 o mándenos un correo electrónico a scholarships@napavalleycf.org