Ian Everts Memorial Scholarship
Ian Everts was a beloved husband who passed away in early 2024 after an incredible life and a career as a maintenance manager for a power plant.
Ian had many technical certifications and abilities, and believed that students who are interested in the trades should be encouraged just as much as their peers who are interested in attending university. While many students who plan to pursue a traditional college degree are met with enthusiasm from family, friends, teachers, and counselors, there often isn’t similar encouragement given to students who want to pursue a vocation.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Ian Everts by supporting students interested in the trades so they can become whoever they want to be.
Any high school senior in California may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to attend a technical or trade school. Students from Walnut and/or Walnut High School are preferred. Winners will need to provide proof of enrollment in a technical or trade school to receive the scholarship.
To apply, write an essay of 300 words or less telling us what trade or vocation you plan to pursue and why.
What trade or vocation are you pursuing and why?
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July 2025
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The application deadline is Jun 21, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 21, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 21, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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