Nevada Joint Union
High School District
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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 or Internship Opportunities for Students:

Summer Internship Opportunity from South Yuba River Citizens League

 
We are looking for two summer student interns to assist with our River Ambassador program. This program allows students to engage with the public, educate river goers on safe and responsible recreation, and spend time at the Yuba River. The position would be about 20 hours a week and does require weekend work. We are working with Connecting Point to hire the interns (so they can actually get paid!). If you are interested, please apply through Connecting Point https://connectingpoint.org/youthjobscorps/ and contact Caitlin Martin at caitlinm@yubariver.org to start the process. To learn more about Connecting Point, visit: https://connectingpoint.org/employment-services/for-youth-participants/I.
The position is for three months, starting June 1. 
 

Scholarship Information & Updates by CLass:

Class of 2025

🎓 Scholarship Recipient To-Do List

 

✅ Due by May 30:

  • Submit your Thank You Note
    Write a thoughtful thank-you note for the donors who made your scholarship possible. This is required to receive your scholarship payment.

📝 As Soon As Possible:

  • Complete the Scholarship Payment Google Form
    Make sure to fill out the form with your accurate payment information.

📄 Provide Proof of Full-Time Enrollment:

  • Upload an unofficial transcript or enrollment verification that clearly shows:
    • Your name and ID number
    • The Fall 2025 semester
    • The number of units/credits you are enrolled in (must be full-time)

💰 Scholarship Payments:

  • Payments will begin in the last week of July 2025
    (pending completion of all above requirements)
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Class of 2026
 

🎯 Scholarship Prep To-Do List for Juniors

 

📚 Get Involved!

  • Participate in school activities and volunteer work
    This boosts your scholarship and college applications — start now!

💻 Create Your Going Merry Account

📝 Start Your Scholarship Writing Responses

Begin drafting your four required scholarship application responses. Starting early gives you time to revise and improve!

👨‍👩‍👧 Junior Parent Google Meet Info Sessions

Learn about the scholarship program, deadlines, and tips for success! Choose a session that works best for you:Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00 AM
  • Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30 PM
  • Thursday, May 22 at 12:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, June 4 at 3 PM
  • Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 AM
  • Wednesday, June 18 at 6 PM
    ⏰ Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
🔗 Join the Google Meet: Junior Families Google Meet

Class of 2027 and 2028

✅ Freshman 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.
 
 

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CalKIDS College Fund

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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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