Senior Scholarships
Congratulations to all recipients!
Seventeen seniors from the class of 2024 were awarded scholarships to pursue a higher education.
The highest award was $10,000 and the combined amount awarded was $65,000!
2024 Scholarship Winners
Seventeen deserving students have been selected as our 2024 scholarship recipients, each demonstrating remarkable dedication and commitment to their education:
- Sofia Tamayo from Carlsbad High School – $10,000 scholarship
- Suchir Sambavaram from Sage Creek High School – $7,500 scholarship
- Matthew Mullaney from Carlsbad High School – $7,500 scholarship
- Chloe Norton from Carlsbad High School – $5,000 scholarship
- Luke NeSmith from Sage Creek High School – $3,500 scholarship
- Colin Rajabi from Sage Creek High School – $3,500 scholarship
- Samuel Vanetsky from Carlsbad High School – $3,500 scholarship
- Varun Venkatesh from Carlsbad High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Rohan Soni from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Alden Brion from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Ella Clancy from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Lucas Smith from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Leila Morrow from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Aundreya Gonzalez from Carlsbad High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Abigail Gehris from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- James Rogers from Sage Creek High School – $2,500 scholarship
- Ryan Geraci from Carlsbad High School – $2,500 scholarship
These accomplished students have not only excelled academically but have found a field of study that they’re passionate about through their involvement in a CEF-funded program. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to their education and future have set them apart, making them deserving recipients of these prestigious scholarships.
Thank you to Judith Campbell Educational and Community Foundation, Viasat, The Tom Laurence Music Scholarship, and the James Brown Memorial Scholarship for supporting our Senior Scholarship program and Carlsbad students.
Graduating Seniors!
Did an elementary music class, the trip to BizTown, or a high school science lab inspire the next step in continuing your education?
Tell us how and you could earn a scholarship to continue your education!
The 2024 Application Period Has Ended
Please check back next spring for information on the 2024-2025 scholarship program.
Eligibility Requirements
High School Senior
High school senior graduating from a Carlsbad Unified School District high school.
Two Letters of Recommendation
One letter must be from a teacher/instructor and the second from a school counselor, supervisor, youth leader, or another adult.
Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
Copy of unofficial transcript from AERIES is required.
One-Page Essay
Describe your educational plan and how participation in a program supported by Carlsbad Educational Foundation has impacted your educational goals.
Furthering Education
Will attend an accredited U.S. university, college, or technical/ vocational school in the 2024-25 academic year.
FASFA Results
Include in application (SAR required only if you would like to be considered for need-based assistance).
Essay Guidelines
Format: One-page, 12-point font, double-spaced, MLA format. Include name in upper left corner.
Essay Prompt: Describe your involvement in any STEAM, Music or Innovative program(s) funded by Carlsbad Educational Foundation and how your involvement influenced your long-term educational and professional goals (complete list of CEF funded programs is listed below).
Consider and include the following topics in your essay:
- What is your field of study and why did you choose it?
- Awards, honors, and/or merits received during high school.
- Why do you believe you deserve to receive this scholarship?
- Is there anything else you would like the committee to know?
Foundation-Funded Programs
Elementary Programs:
- Environmental Stewardship (Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation)
- International Baccalaureate (Jefferson)
- Junior Achievement BizTown
- Music Programs
- Science Programs
- Project Lead the Way (CHE)
- Robotics
- 2nd Grade Robotics FIRST LEGO League Jr. (FLL Jr.)
- FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics
- Science Days
Middle School Programs:
- Environmental Stewardship
- Music Programs
- Project Lead the Way (CHMS)
- Robotics
- FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics
- Science Programs
- Science Days
- Science Olympiad
- Nordson’s Tech Time Challenge
High School Programs:
- Genius Project (SCHS)
- Junior Achievement Finance Park
- Music Programs
- Spring Musicals
- Project Lead the Way (SCHS)
- FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)
- Science Programs
- Science Olympiad
- Student Leadership Council
Questions?
Contact Candice Hurley, Program Coordinator
Email: candice@carlsbaded.org
Phone: (760) 929 – 1555