Scholarships

WHAT IS THE MOUNTAIN VIEW LOS ALTOS COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE?

The Mountain View Los Altos Community Roundtable was formed in 2003 and it is composed of several community organizations including the Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, Quota Club, and Lions Club of Los Altos and Mountain View as well as the Los Altos Community Foundation. The Mountain View Los Altos Community Roundtable allows these community organizations to combine their efforts to sponsor various projects and events.

WHAT IS A SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

Scholarship funds are charitable accounts established by the community organizations which make up the Mountain View Los Altos Community Roundtable for the purpose of assisting graduating high school students in continuing their education in college. Some scholarships are specific to students at particular high schools and other scholarships are for students in particular fields of study.

HOW ARE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED?

Scholarships are available from several community organizations as noted below. Each organization determines the eligibility criteria of the scholarship which they offer. Although all scholarships involve financial need, some scholarships also focus on academic achievement, academic potential or community service. Please read the specific requirements for each scholarship to determine if you are eligible.

WHAT IF I AM NOT A “STRAIGHT A” STUDENT?

You do not have to be a “Straight A” student. The community organizations which compose the Mountain View Los Altos Community Roundtable offer a variety of scholarships for graduating high school students. While most of the scholarships consider academic achievement, many focus more on the student’s likelihood of being successful in college. Read the eligibility criteria of each scholarship carefully to see if you fulfill the requirements.

MAY I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE SCHOLARSHIP?

Yes, so long as you meet the criteria for each scholarship to which you are applying. Use the Common Application and simply check off all of the scholarships for which you qualify. You need not enclose more than one copy of your transcript, recommendation letters, and financial documents.

DO I NEED TO WRITE A SEPARATE PERSONAL STATEMENT FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION?

You do not need to write a separate personal statement for each application. However, you must be certain to include the emphasis requested for each individual scholarship in the statement.

Rotary Club of Los Altos Community Service Scholarship
Students showing community service, academic excellence, and financial need. Students may elect to attend any college.

Rotary Club of Mountain View
Students with community service, financial need, and academic achievement. Students may elect to attend any college.

Mountain View Kiwanis Club
Students who have community service, are pursuing a public service/education career, have financial need, show academic achievement, or are enrolling in a community college.

Richard G. Bell Memorial Scholarship
Students with financial need showing a likelihood to succeed and obtain a four-year degree.

MVLA Community Scholars
Mountain View High School, Los Altos High School, or Alta Vista High School students showing financial need, academic achievement, personal perseverance, and a goal of earning a four-year college degree.

Quota International of Mountain View/Los Altos
High school students who are deaf or hearing impaired, and/or pursuing a field of study pertaining to the deaf and/or hearing impaired are eligible for this scholarship. Financial need along with strong academic work and community service is preferred.

Click to download the Common Scholarship Application
Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 5:00 p.m.