Applications Due | March 15, 2026
Awarded | June 1, 2026
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Sierra Vista Elementary Alumni Scholarship
Scholarship Benefit: A one-time scholarship gift in the amount of $250.00
Requirements:
Open to current graduating High School Seniors in the PYLUSD.
Must have attended Sierra Vista Elementary
One essay required from the options below with a short answer to the Reflective Question and a response to the Creative Question.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
For High School Seniors who attended Sierra Vista Elementary, focusing on character and community service.
Essay Options - choose one option (300-500 words)
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Option 1 | From Then to Now - Growth & Reflection
Reflect on your time as a student at our elementary school. How did your early experiences here shape who you are today, and how have you grown since then?
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Option 2 | Paying it Forward
In what ways have you contributed to your school or community since graduating from our elementary school? How do you plan to continue making a positive impact in the future?
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Option 3 | A Lasting Lesson
Describe a lesson, value, or experience you gained during your time at our elementary school that continues to influence your decisions or goals today.
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Option 4 | Looking Ahead with Gratitude
How would receiving the Elementary Alumni Scholarship support your educational goals, and how will you honor the legacy of our school as you move forward?
Mandatory Questions - short answer responses to both questions
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Reflective Question
Think about the person you were when you left our elementary school and the person you are today. What experiences, challenges, or accomplishments have shaped you most during that time? How have those moments prepared you for your next chapter?
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Creative Question
A Letter Forward
Write a short letter to a current 6th grade student. What advice or encouragement would you offer as they begin their journey?
