John Acuña Memorial Scholarship
John Acuña was an incredible man who was a fixture of his community and an inspiration to many.
John was an educator in Santa Ana, California, for more than forty years, making a great impact on the students he came into contact with. John was a proud member of the U.S. Army and founded the veteran center at Santa Ana College, paving a path for other veterans with dreams of higher education.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of John Acuña by supporting students who have served their country and are now pursuing their academic goals.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who is a veteran of a branch of the armed services may apply for this scholarship opportunity. Students from Santa Ana College are encouraged to apply.
To apply, tell us about your background in the service, how your experience serving affected your goals, and how you give back to your community.
- Please share an introduction that includes how you served in the military (branch, rank, locations, etc.).
- What are your future and current education goals? How has your military service helped shape these goals?
- As a veteran what are some of the challenges that have impacted your ability to achieve your goals?
- After serving his country, John was active in giving back to the community (church, vets, and educational advisement). How are you involved in supporting your "community"?
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The application deadline is Aug 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 15, 2024.
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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 Sep 15, 2024. 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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