Apple Hill Grower's Association Norma Brubaker Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by El Dorado County Scholarship Group
About the Scholarship
The Norma Brubaker Scholarship was established by the Apple Hill Growers Association in honor of Norma Brubaker, the Association’s first secretary. The scholarship is funded by the Apple Hill Growers, with matching funds provided by the Brubaker family. It supports students who have participated in agriculture-related activities during high school and/or plan to pursue a career in agriculture or a related field.
- Established in honor of Norma Brubaker.
- Funded by the Apple Hill Growers, with matching funds from the Brubaker family.
- Supports students with agricultural experience or career interests.
Eligibility and Selection Considerations
Applicants must attend one of the high schools listed below and demonstrate good character and a strong desire to continue their education after grade 12 through vocational training or a college program. Preference may be given to students pursuing agriculture-related careers or who have participated in agriculture-related programs, worked at Apple Hill ranches, or are family members of Apple Hill Growers Association members. GPA, ethnicity, gender, financial need, and college choice are not considered.
Eligible High Schools: El Dorado High School, Golden Sierra High School, Independence Continuation, Mountain View High, Mt. Tallac High, Oak Ridge High School, Other - Private, Pacific Crest Academy, Ponderosa High School, South Tahoe High School, and Union Mine High School.
Preference: Preference may be given to students who have participated in 4-H, FFA, Natural Resources Programs, or similar agriculture-related programs during their school careers.
- Applicants must plan to continue their education beyond grade 12.
- Agriculture-related experience and interests may be considered favorably.
- GPA, ethnicity, gender, financial need, and college choice do not apply.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit a general application, two signed letters of recommendation, an unofficial transcript, and one essay. Only one recommendation letter may be from a school faculty member. The essay must be no more than 500 words and should address the applicant’s goals, achievements, and activities.
- General application: One PDF created from the application on this website.
- Letters of recommendation: Two signed letters; no more than one may be from a school faculty member.
- Unofficial transcript: One PDF copy obtained from the College & Career Center; do not upload a transcript from Aeries.
- Essay: One essay, maximum 500 words. Applicants who have worked at an Apple Hill ranch should explain what they learned and how the experience will help them in college and the future.
Application and Selection
Applicants must be logged in to apply. Applicants must also be available for an interview with the selection panel if one is required. The panel’s decision is final and will be revealed only when the award is announced.
- Login is required to submit an application.
- An interview may be required.
- The selection panel’s decision is final.