
The Jim Newton Memorial Scholarship is for a student who attended a school where Jim Newton was a principal. To qualify for this scholarship a student must have attended Gaston (formerly Carver), Malloch, Burroughs or Anthony. To apply, students will use the Fresno Unified application form and check the box indicating which of the above schools the student attended.
Eligibility Criteria

Graduating high school seniors who attended Gaston (formerly Carver), Malloch, Burroughs, or Anthony elementary school

Plans to attend a community college, 4-year university/college, or trade/technical school

Earn a minimum augmented 2.5 GPA or higher
Application Requirements

Current transcript with current 10-12 augmented GPA

Two letters of recommendation

Completed typed application, including information on school and community involvement, career aspirations, and financial need
Review Process

A selection committee will evaluate the applications using a scoring rubric that reflects the eligibility criteria.
Award

A minimum of a $5000 scholarship will be awarded. This may decrease upon availability of funds.

Students must show proof of enrollment at a community college, 4-year university/college, or trade/technical school within 18 months of high school graduation to claim their award.
Timeline

Applications are available at high schools and online:

Application deadline:

Selection committee review/score:

Award recipients notified:
January 6, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 10 – March 13, 2023
March 30 – April 13, 2023

Applications are available at high schools and online:
January 6, 2023

Application deadline:
March 1, 2023

Selection committee review/score:
March 10 – March 13, 2023

Award recipients notified:
March 30 – April 13, 2023