Tim Liles uplifted all students, empowering their efforts to contribute to the world around them. Now it’s your turn to call on students and help them make their community a better place.
The Tim Liles Scholarship Fund provides employees and community partners with an opportunity to support Sunnyside High School students in pursuing college and career paths after high school. These scholarships are here to reward those students who work towards positive change in their community, through academic achievement, positive attitudes, and selfless service.
Be a graduating senior from Sunnyside High School
Have plans to enroll in a community college, four-year college, or other post-secondary option (ex: technical/trade school)
Earn a minimum augmented 2.5 GPA
Submit the completed Tim Liles Scholarship Application form
Include a high school transcript
Include two letters of recommendation
Submit the application to [email protected] by the deadline of April 30, 2026
The letters of recommendation may be emailed separately from the application
A selection committee will evaluate the applications using a scoring rubric that reflects the eligibility criteria.
Three scholarships will be awarded:
The Tim Liles Community Scholarship, which may be used to support a community college education or any other post-secondary option (ex: technical/trade school).
The Tim Liles Fresno State Scholarship which is specific to a student attending Fresno State University.
The Tim Liles Scholarship for a student attending any four-year university.
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Undecided About Nathalie: Nathalie Barroso has always been independent, wanting to take care of herself without putting stress on her parents by asking […]
College: UCLACareer goal: User experience designer About Nancy: Nancy Her is the child of Hmong immigrants from Laos and Thailand. Nancy remembers realizing in elementary school that her family was […]
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Teacher About Melanie: Melanie Yanez is very proud to have graduated from Cambridge High School and is excited to start the journey toward […]
The Foundation’s annual Suit Drive starts early and is doing things a little differently this year.
In partnership with Neighborhood Industries, The Foundation is getting a head start on collecting gently used business attire to help graduating students suit up for success—and we need your help.
Click below to get details on dates and collection sites, and learn how you can help give today.
