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The Kiwanis Foundation of Tierrasanta is pleased to announce that it will again be awarding the Vernon D. Bowman, Thomas G. Cherniss, George V. Paluso, and Lonnie and Elaine Folsom Scholarships at the end of the 2024 school year to graduating seniors of Canyon Hills High School. These scholarships are awarded annually to students who best exemplify Kiwanis ideals that were fostered by these revered Kiwanis Club members and residents of Tierrasanta. Scholarships are based on a student’s demonstration of academic success, a strong record of community service, leadership, and altruistic devotion to the welfare of fellow students. In addition to the general criteria, athletic participation and leadership are prerequisites for the Paluso scholarship.
Applicants must be 2024 graduating seniors from Canyon Hills High School who will be pursuing an associate or bachelor level degree, or higher education that will qualify the applicant for entry into a business, profession, or trade. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee of the Kiwanis Foundation of Tierrasanta, where the selections will be made.
Selections for scholarship awards will be based upon the depth of community service, participation in Canyon Hills High School activities, participation in athletics (required for the Paluso scholarship), and scholastic achievement. Applicants will be required to:
· document their school, community, and athletic activities and leadership
· submit an official transcript
· draft a reflective essay regarding their activities, and
· submit a letter of recommendation.
Students need only submit one application to be considered for all four scholarships listed below:
· Vernon D. Bowman scholarship: payable in annual installments over four years
· Thomas G. Cherniss scholarship: a one-time scholarship payment
· George V. Paluso scholarship: a one-time scholarship payment
· Lonnie and Elaine Folsom scholarship: a one-time scholarship payment
Applications will be available at the Canyon Hills High School Guidance office commencing Friday, March 29, 2024.
Alternatively, applicants may request them by contacting Sheila Weiner at sheilaweiner@att.net. Please return all application materials to Sheila Weiner at sheilaweiner@att.net by email or by mailing them to her at 4765 Seda Drive, San Diego, California 92124-2456.
All applications must be received (received, not postmarked) by midnight on Friday, April 26, 2024.