Jessica Lynn Herman Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Orange County Community Foundation
Jessica Lynn Herman Memorial Scholarship
Overview
Scholarships from the Jessica Lynn Herman Memorial Fund are available to graduating seniors from the Huntington Beach High School District.
Who is Eligible
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be a graduating senior within the Huntington Beach High School District.
- Intend to enroll full time (minimum 12 units) at an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in both the humanities and the sciences, shown through academic pursuits or extracurricular involvement.
- Have experience as a mentor or tutor.
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Show evidence of selflessness, either through volunteer activities or through daily interactions within the community.
- Possess strong self-motivation and initiative.
Supplemental Questions
Please respond to the two prompts below. Each response should be between 300 and 500 words.
1) Describe your role as a mentor and/or tutor for youth in your community. What actions did you take, and what difference do you believe you made in the lives of those you helped?
2) Explain your interest in BOTH the humanities (arts, literature, culture, history, etc.) and the sciences. What classes have you taken or what experiences have you pursued to explore and develop these interests?