SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship funds provide tuition assistance and recognition to local students as they strive to achieve a wide range of goals through their educational journey.
Each scholarship fund has its own unique criteria for selecting recipients, including academic achievement, financial need, educational and career goals, and community involvement.
Annual scholarship awards may be used for accredited academic and vocational training programs. If you are a student seeking scholarships, your high school counselor can help you with information about our community scholarships.
For more educational Scholarship information, click the SCHOLARSHIP Funds Button to view our current scholarship funds and/or call us at (209) 223-2148 or email jwilliamson@acfgives.org.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Local donors have created endowed scholarship funds to provide educational assistance and recognition to Amador County students. Scholarship categories include: Continuing Education / Trade School / Public Service & Government / Sports / Arts / University / Agriculture
AAUW Scholarship - Amador County Chapter, American Association of University Women
AAUW is a national organization whose mission is to advance equity for women and girls. The Amador Branch raises funds to award scholarships to local junior high girls to attend Tech Trek (a STEM summer camp) and to women pursuing Upper Division, Graduate and Re-Entry studies. amador-ca.aauw.net DONATE NOW
Amador Promise Scholarship
Providing scholarship support to underserved students of Amador County. DONATE NOW
Andreason Scholarship
Graduating senior of Amador High School residing in Plymouth attending a 4 year institution is awarded a multi-year grant, decided by ACUSD scholarship committee.
Annette Adam Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior of Argonaut High School pursuing education for public service or government.
Bird Scholarship
Graduating senior from Amador or Argonaut High School pursuing post-secondary education.
C.R. Horizon Scholarship
Dixie Cameron Equestrian & Western Life-Style Memorial Scholarship
Graduating seniors pursuing their love of horses and the western lifestyle.
Dr. Floy Salyer Goulart Scholarship-2 Year or Trade School
Graduating female student attending 2-year community college.
Jeffrey Wayne Banning Jr Memorial Fund - Scholarship
Providing Trade School or Art scholarship support to graduating Amador high School and/or Independence High School students.
Giles Turner Alumni Fund-Drama
Providing scholarships for graduating Amador students pursuing theatre who have studied for at least 3 years in Mr. Turner's program & to provide stipends & program support for Amador students with financial needs to purchase dance & theatre supplies. DONATE NOW
Kearns/Beltrami Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior of Amador High School pursuing a 4-year university.
Ken Blake Memorial Scholarship
Graduating senior from Amador or Argonaut High School pursuing post-secondary education.
Kyle Gaye Automotive Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior of Amador High School pursuing a career in industrial studies.
Kyle Gaye Eagle Scout Scholarship Endowment
Graduating senior of Amador High School that has achieved the level of Eagle Scout.
Mark Giannini Memorial Sports Scholarship
Graduating senior of Argonaut High School who has participated in sports.
Mary Ann Strohm Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a graduating senior of Argonaut High School. This scholarship is for students attending a trade school.
Michael Daly Memorial Scholarship - Public Service & Government
Graduating senior of Argonaut High School pursuing education for public service or government.
Ruffino Family Scholarship Fund
Graduating students of Amador High School who wish to pursue higher education and training in Music or Fine Arts. Financial need is a required qualification.
Same Ole Six Scholarship Fund
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Sharyn Brown & Suzanne Brown McBride Scholarship-2 Year or Trade School
Graduating senior from Amador or Argonaut High School pursuing 2-year community college or trade school supported with $1000 per year.
Special Educators of Amador County Scholarship Endowment
Providing scholarship support for special education students.
Ciro and Kim Toma Nursing Scholarship in memory of Hazel Toma-Brooks
Ciro and Kim Toma Community Service Scholarship
Amador Community Foundation
571 S. Highway 49
P.O. Box 1154
Jackson, CA 95640