The AVWC promotes student service, leadership and academic achievement through scholarships funded through the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival.
The scholarships recognize high school students for outstanding leadership in their schools and community. The AVWC has several scholarships to distribute to students who qualify this year.
Awards are open to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two or four- year college or university as a first-time freshman in the fall of 2009. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 and reside in the 95120 zip code. Winners will be selected based on outstanding leadership and academic performances as well as, school activities, letters of recommendation and a personal essay.
Applications must be received between February 9 and April 17. Applications are available on the club's Web site almadenwomen.org/scholarships.htm
Mail completed application packet to the Almaden Valley Women's Club, Attn: Scholarship Chair, P.O. Box 20084, San Jose, CA 95120.
