SCHOLARSHIPS
2021-2022 Scholarship Application will open on March 3, 2021 for 2020-2021 Graduating Seniors
The Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District, among many other functions, manages and administers individual scholarships at various levels, established by generous members of the community, and for the specific benefit of PSUSD students going on to higher education.
As the Foundation has grown and become more visible in the community, individuals in the Valley who are looking for investment strategies that benefit youth have increasingly sought out the Foundation as a partner in getting scholarship-gift monies to appropriate, and deserving students. The Foundation is pleased to help manage and distribute these “donor-directed funds,” awarding them where they will have the most impact on students’ lives, and on our community in general.
Recurring Scholarship Awardees
If you are a former recipient of the GAMBI Scholarship and wish to submit documentation for Fall 2021 please download and complete the form Release of Scholarship Funds Form
Items Needed: Scholarship Packet
Before you start the application process you will need the following documents to upload:
(All items should be in this order and scanned into one PDF file)
Be Proactive & Prepared
Have these documents ready.
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Cover Page with Photo - Click Here for Sample
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Personal Essay (850 Words Min.)
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Two Letters of Recommendation that demonstrate academic character and motivation
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High School Transcripts
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(SAR) Student Aid Report (FAFSA Form)
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College/University/Trade School Acceptance Letters
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Documentation of Community/National Scholarships Received
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Documentation from College/University with Balance due after Financial Aid and Scholarships have been applied
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Scholarship Specific Items:
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Georgia Fogelson Scholarship: 3 Art Samples (JPEG) and or Performance Art Videos (MP4/MOV)
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JASI: 100-Word Essay "What JASI means to me"
JASI
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
The scholarship is designated for RMHS & DHSHS seniors who participated in JASI and sports as a Sophomore or Junior.
Scholarship Information - Click Here
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000 - $5,000
GAMBI
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
The Gambi Scholarship is to be issued to a student with a financial gap. The student must have received additional scholarships in which The Gambi Scholarship would cover the remaining financial gap to pursue their further educational goals.
(Recurring Annual Scholarship)
Scholarship Amounts
$ Varies
Georgia Fogelson
Application Deadline - Closing Soon
The Georgia Fogelson Scholarship is a partnership between the Palm Springs Art Museum and The Foundation for PSUSD. This scholarship is available to all PSUSD graduating seniors who would like to major or minor in fine art, visual art, design, and or arts education.
Click here to learn more
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000 - $2,500
2020-2021 SCHOLARSHIPS
Keisha D.
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
The Keisha D. Scholarship is to be issued to under-served minority students who are interested in pursuing their education in music & performing arts.
Scholarship Amounts
$2,500
Janice Sullivan
Application Deadline - Closing Soon
The Janice Sullivan Scholarship is to be issued to a student who is currently encountering financial hardships due to a medical condition pertaining to themselves or that of an immediate family member in their household.
Scholarship Amounts
$2,500
Desert Oasis Chapel
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
Desert Oasis Chapel Scholarship is to be issued to an LGBTQ Student within PSUSD.
Scholarship Amounts
$2,500
Tom Lynch Memorial
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
The scholarship is designated for a Cathedral City HS senior who displays vocational interest in the fields of engineering or the construction industry, financial hardship, and has a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Scholarship Amounts
$2,500 - $5,000
Rita Wood
Application Deadline - Closed
The Rita Wood Scholarship is to be issued to a student who's Father/Mother or Guardian are a current Classified PSUSD Employee.
Scholarship Amounts
$1,500
June E. Streuber
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
Open to any graduating senior, no specified criteria.
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000
JACQUES CAUSSIN
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
The Jacques Caussin Scholarship is to be issued to Rancho Mirage & Desert Hot Springs High School Students who have participated in the SMART Mentorship program.
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000 - $5,000
Letha Cote
Application Deadline - April 15, 2021
The Letha Cote Scholarship is to be issued to a student interested in pursuing a higher education with an emphasis in Latin Studies.
PSHS Students Only
(As per the request of the donor, this scholarship is for Palm Springs High School Students Only.)
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000