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