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Think Highland Park Scholarship

Posted by WENDY COLTON on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:01:38 PM By WENDY COLTON / February 15, 2023 Comment

WHO CAN APPLY

Graduating high school students who are residents of the Highland Park neighborhood in California.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Think Highland Park Scholarship was created in 2023 to support the academic and community achievements of Highland Park residents and to support the next generation of good neighbors. We at Think Real Estate are looking to recognize a young person from the neighborhood who is continuing their education in some way beyond high school and who embodies the qualities of a good neighbor. Being a good neighbor can be so many different things. Share with us your passions, accomplishments, and what inspires you.

The fund was established by Wendy Colton and Dave Robles of Think Real Estate. Wendy Colton, a Highland Park resident and local real estate agent, is grateful to call Highland Park home. Wendy is passionate about Highland Park and the rich cultural diversity that makes up the fabric of this unique NELA neighborhood. They designed this scholarship in gratitude to this wonderful neighborhood and its residents that have enhanced their lives and business.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

  • Residency of Highland Park, California (90042) required
  • Award recipient agrees to appear in social media announcement of award as well as advertising for next year's scholarship
  • Be a high school graduate or eligible for graduation in the year in which the scholarship is awarded
  • Have achieved a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
  • Be planning to pursue undergraduate study (full or part-time) at a two- or four-year college or university or other school of the student's choice accredited by one or more of the accrediting bodies.

AWARDS

There is one award of $1,000 given each year.

REVIEW CRITERIA

The committee will review requests for scholarships according to the following criteria:

  • Individual motivation
  • Commitment
  • Community service

HOW TO APPLY

The online application is available here

Completed applications will be accepted from April 20th  to June 1st 

The recipient will be notified the 1st week of June

Terms and conditions

  • Residency of Highland Park, California (90042) required
  • Award recipient agrees to appear in social media announcement of award as well as advertising for next year's scholarship

 
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