College Scholarship

Service to Community Scholarship

Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club is excited to announce the launch of a “Service to Community” scholarship! We created this scholarship award for female high school seniors residing in and attending school in Sonoma County, who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism in their community. Scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,500 will be awarded based on service to the community and financial need.

For over twenty years, Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club has been dedicated to providing hands-on volunteer and financial support to local non-profit agencies that serve disadvantaged children and youth. Since the year 2000, we have donated over $115,000 to local charities. This scholarship will give Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club, a women's organization, the opportunity to honor young women who have demonstrated ideals similar to our national motto: “Youth, to be served, must serve.”

To be considered for one of the Service to Community Scholarships, please complete the application available on this webpage, and mail it to:

Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club

P.O Box 11133

Santa Rosa, CA 95406.

Applications must be postmarked by March 30th.

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

  1. Applicants must attach a single-sided, two page (maximum) double spaced essay describing your unique experiences in volunteering in your community. Discuss any of the following subjects: What made you choose/create this project, how did you help the community, how many people were affected by your work, why is community service important to you, what have you gained or learned from this experience and what will you do in the future?
  2. Include a one-page letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, Charity Director, or person familiar with your community service and financial need.
  3. Attach a copy of your high school transcript to date. This does not need to be an official copy.

Scholarship Selection Process:

  • Applicants must reside in and attend school in Sonoma County, and be legal residents or citizens of the United States.
  • Applicants must be female. Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club is a women's organization and we want to honor and reward young women for their service to community.
  • Scholarship recipients will be notified via phone or email by April 27, 2011. Scholarship recipients will be recognized during a general meeting of the Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club in May.
  • In order to receive scholarship funds, grantees must provide Redwood Empire Active 20-30 Club with an official acceptance letter from a college or trade school.