STUDENTS

Scholarships

Scholarships are free money for college and are usually based on your area of study or merit, such as good grades, high test scores, athletic, musical or other special talents, leadership, community service and sometimes financial need.

The scholarships listed below are mainly for high school seniors unless otherwise indicated. Most of the scholarships are sponsored by outside donors. You must complete the applications and send to the address indicated unless it is noted to specifically turn in the applications to Mrs. MacDonald in the College and Career Center.

Summerville High School/Connections VPAA High School is fortunate to have many scholarships that are exclusive to our seniors. Scholarship application deadlines vary, so please look at the details.

 Scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year are currently being updated. Most scholarships will open in January and close in April, however some have their own unique opening and due dates so pay close attention to the details.  Please see Mrs. MacDonald in the College and Career Center with any questions. 

The 2025-2026 Scholarship Awards Night is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6pm. This is not an open event to the public. Any student that has been awarded a scholarship will be contacted with additional details about their scholarship award and the following award ceremony.

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Sonora Area Foundation Scholarships must be submitted on their website listed to the right.

Student Profile Sheet

California State Wide Scholarships

Sonora Area Foundation Link

SAF Scholarship Applications Open: January 22, 2026
SAF Scholarship Applications Close: February 13, 2026

If you want to look at more state and national level scholarships here are a few good scholarship search engines.

Student Scholarships.org
Chegg
FastWeb

If you are interested in offering a new scholarship or updating an existing scholarship please reach out to Kelly MacDonald at (209) 928-4228 x 6221 or kmacdonald@summbears.net