Bob Baunhauser Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe
Overview
This scholarship supports graduating seniors from local high schools who plan to continue their education at a community college, four-year college, or university. Multiple awards are distributed annually to qualifying students. The program is administered by the Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe and is open to students from South Tahoe High School, Mt. Tallac, and Elevated Digital Learning Academy.
Description: Scholarships are intended to assist graduates in pursuing postsecondary education and are awarded based on the club’s selection criteria.
- Open to graduating seniors from three identified local high schools.
- Supports attendance at community colleges and four-year institutions.
- Multiple scholarships awarded each year.
Scholarship Requirements
Applicants must meet high school and college-entry criteria and submit materials that allow evaluation of service, academics, and financial need. Key Club membership during high school receives special consideration but is not required. Supporting documents such as transcripts and optional letters of recommendation are used in the selection process.
High School Requirement: Elevated Digital Learning Academy, Mt. Tallac High, or South Tahoe High School.
College Requirement: Planning to attend a community college or a four-year college/university.
Career/Major Requirement: None specified.
Other Requirements: Evaluation criteria include community service, academics, and financial need; unofficial transcripts required; letters of recommendation are encouraged but not mandatory.
Considerations Not Applicable: GPA, ethnicity, gender, and financial need are listed as not limiting eligibility categories in the source summary.
- Selection emphasizes community involvement and academic record.
- Key Club participation is a favorable but optional factor.
- Applicants should prepare unofficial transcripts and optional recommendations.
Required Documents
Applicants must compile and upload a set of documents to complete the application. Required items include the general application PDF, an unofficial transcript, and a completed fillable PDF with writing prompts. A signed letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged and should be uploaded as part of the submission packet.
Documents: General application PDF; one unofficial transcript; one letter of recommendation (signed by the recommender, optional but encouraged); one completed fillable PDF with writing prompts.
- Create and upload a PDF of the general application.
- Include an unofficial transcript and any signed recommendation letters.
- Complete all writing prompts on the provided fillable PDF.
Submission Details
Applications must be submitted through the program’s online portal while the applicant is logged in. Follow the upload instructions carefully to ensure all required files are attached and correctly formatted. Missing or unsigned documents may affect review of the application.
Submission Requirements: Applicants must be logged in to apply and must upload all required PDFs and supporting materials.
- Apply through the designated online system while logged in.
- Confirm each file is uploaded and complete before final submission.
- Unsigned recommendation letters may not be accepted.
Additional Information
Do not use a school-managed @ltusd.org email address when applying; external organizations are blocked from responding to that domain. Use a personal email address to receive communication about the application and any award notifications. If awarded, the recipient will receive the scholarship check after submitting proof of enrollment at their college or university.
Contacts and Disbursement: Use a personal email for correspondence; scholarship checks are issued after proof of enrollment is provided.
- Do not use @ltusd.org email addresses; use a personal email instead.
- Scholarship funds are disbursed upon submission of enrollment verification.
- Monitor your personal email for award communications.
History of the Award
The Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe has a documented record of supporting local students through this scholarship program. The program has been active for multiple years and has distributed substantial award funds to eligible graduates. Historical data demonstrates consistent applicant interest and a strong award rate relative to applications received.
History of the Award: Since 2010 the program received 533 applications, awarded 73% of applicants, and distributed a total of $615,000 in scholarships.
- Established program with multiple years of activity.
- High award rate compared to total applications.
- Total distributed awards noted from 2010 onward: $615,000.