Nevada Joint Union High School District

Scholarships

Welcome to the Nevada Joint Union High School District Scholarship Site. Scholarships on this website are open to any student attending a Nevada Joint Union High School District High School who meets the scholarship's criteria.

Scholarship Opportunities for Students:

South Yuba River Citizens League

Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship Opportunity:

The Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship, administered by South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), is offered annually in the summer to graduating high school seniors that have demonstrated a commitment to the environment.

SYRCL has offered this $4,000 scholarship ($1,000/year for four years) annually to local students since 2002.

Scholarship monies are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university and can be applied toward tuition or fees.

The following are requirements to apply:

You must be a student of a high school in either Nevada County, Yuba County, or Sierra County
Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
Commitment to pursue an environmentally-related degree
Two letters of recommendation (at least one of which is from a teacher, coach, or mentor)
Demonstrated community leadership, extra-curricular activity, environmental volunteerism
Need is a consideration in awarding this scholarship
Preference will be given to students with a history of volunteering at SYRCL, but is not required to receive this award

Apply here: https://forms.gle/3rCD7dXm9yqqC7Xc6

Elks National Foundation Scholarship Opportunity:

Eligibility:

Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States, are eligible to apply.
Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities

.Students can access the application by going to enf.elks.org/MVS and clicking the big, “Apply Now” button.

Application closes on November 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).

Scholarship Information & Updates

🎯 Scholarship Prep To-Do List for Seniors

💻 Create Your Going Merry Account

Use your personal email (not your school email) when signing up
Visit Going Merry

📝 Start Your Scholarship Writing Responses

Begin drafting your four required scholarship application responses.
Prompts are available on the District Scholarship Application tab.
Starting early gives you time to revise and improve!

✉️ Letters of Recommendation

Request two letters:

One from a community member
One from a staff member

📅 Important Dates

October 1 – FAFSA/ CADAA Opens
October 2 – Going Merry Local Scholarships Open.
December 15 – Letters of Recommendation due (upload to Going Merry)
January 16 – Applications Close at 11:59 pm
April 22 – Scholarship Night Event

👨‍👩‍👧 Senior Parent Google Meet Information Sessions

Learn about the scholarship program, deadlines, and tips for success!

Choose a session that works best for you:

Thursday, August 21 at 12:30 pm
Monday, August 25 at 8 am
Wednesday, August 27 at 6 pm
Tuesday, September 2 at 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 3 at 6 PM

⏰ Time zone: America/Los_Angeles

Senior Parent Google Meet
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fvj-qgkg-rsr
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-499-1643‬ PIN: ‪201 968 367‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fvj-qgkg-rsr?pin=1579887781998

✅ Junior and Sophomore Scholarship Prep To-Do List

📚 Academic Preparation

Do your best in your classes — not all scholarships are GPA-based, but putting in effort and showing growth matters.
Build strong relationships with teachers — they can offer guidance and write recommendation letters later.

🧠 Skill Development

Practice writing essays through English class or journaling.
Work on time management — balancing school, activities, and responsibilities.

🌟 Extracurricular Involvement

Join clubs, sports, or organizations — depth and leadership over time look great.
Track activities and achievements — keep a running list for later use.

💖 Community Service

Find a volunteer activity you care about and stick with it.
Start logging hours and impact — time, duties, lessons learned, etc.

👩‍💼 Personal Branding

Start a resume or brag sheet — list honors, awards, work experience, etc.
Identify passions and strengths — what do you care about? What comes naturally?

📚 Scholarship Awareness

Start a scholarship folder (digital or paper) with:
- Interesting scholarships you hear about
- Deadlines (set reminders for future years)
- Essay prompts (some repeat yearly)
Look into local scholarship foundations or programs now — they often support students early.

💬 Mentorship and Support

Meet with your school counselor and let them know you're interested in scholarships.
Ask older students about their scholarship experiences.

💻 Online Presence (Optional but Helpful)

Create a professional email address.
Clean up social media — scholarship committees may check.

✍️ Personal Writing Practice

Draft reflections on:
- Your background and goals
- A challenge you've overcome
- What you want to study or do with your life
These will evolve, but they will help with scholarship essays later.

🔍 Financial Aid Basics

Learn about FAFSA and financial aid terms early.
Talk with family about college costs and expectations.

CalKIDS College Fund

Contact Information

Brandy Sanders

District Scholarship/Fund Coordinator
11645 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA. 95945
Phone: (530) 273-4431 ext. 2038
Email: bsanders@njuhsd.com

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