SCHOLARSHIPS
2022-2023 Scholarship Application will open on March 9, 2023 for Class of 2023 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.
Scholarship Awardees
If you are a Scholarship Recipient and wish to submit documentation for release of funds for Fall 2022 please click Here to complete required documentation.
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 of College/University Financial Aid Report
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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 - May 6, 2023
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 - May 6, 2023
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.
Scholarship Amounts
$ Varies
Georgia Fogelson
Application Deadline - May 6, 2023
The Georgia Fogelson Scholarship is a partnership between The Art's Council and The Foundation for PSUSD. This scholarship is available to all PSUSD artists who will be taking college classes in fine art, visual design and or arts education.
Click Here to learn more
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000 - $5,000
2022-2023 SCHOLARSHIPS
Keisha D.
Application Deadline - May 6, 2023
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 - May 6, 2023
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 - May 6, 2023
Desert Oasis Chapel Scholarship is to be issued to an LGBTQ Student within PSUSD.
Scholarship Amounts
$2,500
Tom Lynch Memorial & Robert Mainiero Fund
Application Deadline - May 6, 2023
Tom Lynch scholarship is designated for a Cathedral City HS senior who displays vocational interest in the fields of engineering or the construction industry with financial hardship, and has a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
The Robert Mainiero Scholarship is open to any PSUSD graduating senior interested in pursuing education in STEM with financial hardship, and has a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
Scholarship Amount
$5,000
Rita Wood
Application Closed
The Rita Wood Scholarship is to be issued to a student who's Father/Mother or Guardian are a current Classified PSUSD Employee.
PSHS Students Only
(As per the request of the donor, this scholarship is for Palm Springs High School Students Only.)
Scholarship Amounts
$1,500
June E. Streuber
Application Deadline - May 6, 2023
Open to any graduating senior, no specified criteria.
Scholarship Amounts
$1,000
JACQUES CAUSSIN
Application Deadline - May 6, 2023
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 - May 6, 2023
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
The Sal Mistretta MTU Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline - May 6, 2023
The Sal Mistretta Scholarship Fund is to be issued to a student enrolled in Musical Theatre University and pursuing further education in Musical Theatre.
Scholarship Amounts
$TBD