The 12th annual Silicon Valley Scholars Program for graduating seniors from 18 public high schools in Silicon Valley is now under way. The scholars program is sponsored by the Charitable Foundation of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, the local trade association that represents more than 4,000 members on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.
The scholarship program is a partnership with local high schools in Silicon Valley. Principals and faculty at 18 participating high schools nominate three exceptional graduating seniors. The program awards a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of exemplary records, outstanding academic performance and community spirit to one nominee from each school.
The class of 2011 Silicon Valley scholars will be selected from high schools in the communities served by members of the association. Final selections will be made by a committee that includes representatives from the local business community, area high schools, area colleges and the realty group.
“The annual Silicon Valley Scholars Program is an opportunity for our members to show our support for our communities and schools, and to invest in the future of our youth,” said Nina Yamaguchi, chairwoman of the Scholars Program. “It’s our way of thanking the students, teachers, administrators and school board members in our communities. Through their hard work and dedication, the schools in our communities are among the best in California and the nation.”
The program has provided nearly $200,000 to 198 graduating seniors in Silicon Valley since its establishment 11 years ago.
Participating high schools include Leigh and Lynbrook in San Jose; Westmont in Campbell; Fremont in Sunnyvale; Los Altos; Los Gatos; Gunn and Palo Alto in Palo Alto; Menlo Atherton in Atherton; Santa Clara and Wilcox in Santa Clara; Cupertino, Homestead and Monta Vista in Cupertino; Prospect and Saratoga in Saratoga; Mountain View; and Woodside.
Graduating seniors from the above-mentioned high schools who wish to apply for the scholarships may obtain an application from the respective schools. The completed application must be returned to the high school’s principal or scholarship counselor by March 11 for submission to the foundation.
For more information, contact Yamaguchi at 408.861.8822 or nyamaguchi@cbnorcal.com.
Information provided in this column is presented by the members of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors at www.silvar.org. Send questions on any topic to rmeily@silvar.org.
