Grove School Scholarships

This $500 scholarship may be awarded to a graduating senior who has promoted racial and intercultural harmony on campus. An essay is required for this scholarship using this prompt: Write a short essay describing how you have promoted racial and intercultural harmony on campus.

This $2,500 scholarship may be awarded to a graduating senior who is seeking a career in the field of medicine. The student must be outstanding both academically and in leadership skills, ensuring success in his or her planned career.

This $2,000 scholarship may be awarded to a graduating senior who will continue to further his or her education in a career of his or her choice.

Two $500 scholarships may be awarded to graduating seniors who attended Cram Elementary School for at least two years and have a 3.0 GPA or better who plans on attending a Junior College or four-year college.

This $1,500 scholarship may be awarded to a graduating senior with a 3.0 or greater GPA who intends to pursue a career in Engineering. Special consideration will be given to applicants involved in non-school service groups such as church or community service.

These $500 scholarships may be awarded to outstanding students who have fully embraced the Montessori educational philosophy. Applicants should submit a 500 word essay following the prompt: How will you apply the lessons of your Montessori education to your college experience. The selection committee will be looking for specific examples from your high school experience that demonstrate your achievements in areas such as citizenship, community service, interdisciplinary or growth as an independent learner.

This $500 celebrates students who have faced challenges and risen above them with determination, hope, and strength. This $500 scholarship supports a graduating senior who has demonstrated resilience through personal, academic, or social obstacles and remains committed to pursuing higher education. Students who have received Special Education-related services or individualized support are strongly encouraged to apply, as this scholarship honors students who have worked hard to overcome barriers and move forward. Recipients may attend any accredited college, university, or vocational program of their choice, whether nearby at Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College, or Cal State San Bernardino, or beyond, as they expand their horizons and soar toward greater opportunities. Applicants should have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, but students with lower GPAs are also encouraged to apply if they can show persistence, growth, and effort toward their goals. A personal statement of at least 300 words (up to 500 words preferred) should tell your story of resilience, how you faced challenges, what you learned, and how you continue to move forward. The committee values honesty, effort, and heart above perfection. This scholarship honors the courage to keep going, the belief in one’s own potential, and the power of turning struggle into strength.

This $500 scholarship shall be awarded to a student in the Redlands Unified School District who actively participated in a digital newspaper program and is planning a career in Journalism. Mr. Folmer passionately served Southern California weekly and daily newspapers in newsroom positions ranging from reporter and copy editor to editor in chief for 50 years. Please submit a 300 word essay describing your passion to pursue a branch of the newspaper/journalism business.

Two $2,500 scholarships may be awarded to graduating seniors who have shown effort and dedication to succeed in community involvement, work or volunteer experiences, athletics, extracurricular activities, and/or academics. The recipient should be a positive influence on friends and the community. The scholarships shall reward effort, dedication, and positive attitude, rather than a specific GPA. This scholarship honors Jan A. Winn, a long-time teacher in the Redlands Unified School District, who always believed in her students. She taught with a passion and was a positive influence on her students and peers.

$4,000 award disbursed over a two-year period. Applicants must have a 3.5 + G.P.A. coupled with a high level of community service, extracurricular activity involvement with demonstrated leadership ability and outstanding citizenship. Applicants must also submit a maximum 300 word essay stating their academic and/or career goals as well as why they deserve to be considered for this scholarship award. Financial need is a consideration when selecting awardees. Four students and two alternates are selected from CVHS, REVHS, and RHS through an interview process. One student and one alternate will be selected from Grove HS through an interview process.

This $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to a graduating male senior who has lettered in either junior varsity or varsity soccer at some point in their high school career. Preference will be given to students who share Nicholas Carter’s passion for soccer, culinary arts, and military service. Applicants should present a 500+ word essay demonstrating the impact that ALL THREE of these interests have had in their life. To be considered for the scholarship, applicants MUST include ALL THREE topics in their essay. The essay is intended to shed light upon the student’s passion rather than provide a proficiency in writing. Students may feel free to include humor, recount personal events, or find other creative ways to let their personality be the focus of the essay.

This $750 scholarship is offered to a graduating senior who has contributed to their school’s theater program in either a leadership, performance, directing, writing, design and/or technical capacity and who plans to pursue theater interests in the future. In up to 500 worlds, please describe how participating in theatre has influenced your understanding of the world and helped shape your plans for the future. Please draw on the following questions as you draft your essay, how many years have you participated in theatre? Did you have any leadership roles or responsibilities? What is your major focus of interest in theatre? (Acting/Tech/Design/Management, etc…) Why does this work interest you? Describe a specific role you held in a theatre production (as a performer or member of the technical crew) which affected you positively. How were you or others impacted by the experience? How will theatre be a part of your life in the future?

This $1,500 scholarship may be awarded by the Professional Women of Redlands, a committee of the Redlands League, to a graduating young woman who possesses a minimum 2.5 GPA, has participated in at least one school activity, and has demonstrated some type of community service. Financial need is also a consideration. The recipient must be planning to attend a two-year degree or certification program or four-year college. Preference will be given to a student who will be the first in her family to obtain a college degree or professional certification program. A short essay is required using this prompt: Describe an adversity you have faced and overcome and how this has helped motivate you to continue your education. Also, include a description of your participation in school activities and community service, evidence of financial need and why you want to continue your education.

One $5,000 scholarship may be awarded to a student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a maximum of 3.5 with the intention to pursue a degree or a career in a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) discipline at either a trade school, community college, or 4-year college/university. Financial need is a requirement. The recipient must have a minimum of 100 hours of community service, volunteering, or work experience throughout high school. Write an essay in 500 words or less describing how your past has prepared you for your vision of the future.

This $500 scholarship may be awarded to a graduating senior from any Redlands Unified high school who has a 2.5 GPA or higher. This student must have attended Victoria Elementary School for at least three years and has continued to follow the Victoria Peace Builders Pledge.

One $1,000 scholarship may be awarded to graduating seniors who have demonstrated high academic achievement, outstanding citizenship, and service to school and community. The recipients will be selected through an interview process conducted by the Redlands Rotary Club scholarship committee.