The San Juan Education Foundation proudly facilitates a variety of scholarships to benefit San Juan Unified students, awarding up to $57,000 in 2025.

The scholarships below are available to most San Juan Unified graduating seniors with a few exceptions. Please review the eligible to apply details.

Mesa Verde High School students should also review this page for additional scholarship opportunities, and students at Bella Vista, Del Campo, and Mira Loma should review this page.

SSAC Student Scholarship

The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) aims to develop initiatives and amplify student voices to create positive change. Working in partnership with the superintendent and staff, this group manages and selects students to receive scholarships through this fund.

Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior with post-high school education plans.

Award: Ten $500 scholarships

CAL WORTHINGTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors Cal Worthington, a decorated WW2 veteran who later became a legendary car dealer and one of the most successful farmers in California. Seeking to remember Cal Worthington, this scholarship provides young people an opportunity to continue their education in some of the areas that were meaningful to him.

Eligible to apply: Graduating seniors (or adults completing their GED/Diploma) planning to continue their education in automotive technology, the military, media arts, aviation, business, agriculture, or the culinary arts.

Award: One qualified student from each of San Juan Unified's nine high schools and one student from the alternative education high school program will be eligible for a scholarship. Each scholarship is $1,500 except for Encina and San Juan High Schools where each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship. Additionally, there is a $1,500 scholarship available for a student from San Juan Unified’s Adult Education Program who has received their GED/diploma in the current school year.

Richard and Arline Baca Memorial Scholarship

The Richard and Arline Baca Memorial Scholarship honors the memory and lifelong dedication of Richard and Arline to public education. Arline worked as a teacher for San Juan Unified for many years and Richard worked for the State Department of Education.

Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior planning to pursue a career in education.

Award: One $2,500 scholarship

Ray tolleson memorial scholarship

The Ray Tolleson Memorial Scholarship honors the memory and lifelong dedication of Ray Tolleson, who began his teaching career in 1960 with the San Juan School District at Earl La Gette Elementary School. His commitment to education earned him the title of California's Superintendent of the Year in 1996 before his retirement in 1998. This scholarship serves as a tribute to Ray's passion for teaching and his enduring impact on the San Juan School District community.

Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior planning to pursue a career in education.

Award: One $1,000 scholarship

Dr. Taylor Morrisette Brown Memorial STEM Scholarship

This memorial scholarship honors Dr. Taylor Morrisette Brown, a talented scientist and scholar, by supporting students within the San Juan Unified School District who demonstrate excellence and passion in STEM fields.

Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 who plans to pursue post-secondary education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).

Award: One $500 scholarship

SUSTAINABILITY SCHOLARSHIP

Three Sustainability Scholarships of $1,000 each will be offered again this year thanks to Republic Services, a national recycling firm serving over 2,700 municipalities and communities nationwide, and the City of Citrus Heights.

Eligible to apply: Any San Juan Unified graduating senior residing in the City of Citrus Heights interested in pursuing a career in environmental studies or sustainability.

Award: Three $1,000 scholarships

Sacramento Women’s Chorus Jean Schultz Memorial Performing Arts Scholarship

For over 35 years the Sacramento Women’s Chorus (SWC) has been performing in the Sacramento Area to honor peace, justice, and social equality. The Sacramento Women’s Chorus is a proud Best Practices Gala Choruses Member. This scholarship recognizes and celebrates young women who love the performing arts. Jean Schultz was a 20+ year member of SWC and was an integral part of its tremendous growth. She served in many roles and was President for several years.  Jeanie passed away in July 2023, and she is sorely missed. This scholarship is a tribute to her passion and commitment to SWC.

Eligible to apply: Graduating seniors from El Camino and Mira Loma High Schools who identify as female and studied performing arts while in school.

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships

BRENT BOULTINGHOUSE CULINARY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Established to honor Brent Boultinghouse, the long-time culinary arts instructor at San Juan High School who treated his students “like the budding culinary professionals they one day would be,” this scholarship honors the incredible legacy left by Mr. Boultinghouse when he passed away in 2020.

Eligible to apply: For graduating seniors participating in the CTE Culinary Arts Program at San Juan High School planning to continue their education in the culinary arts.

Award: One $1,000 scholarship (awarded directly to school of choice)

Make a donation directly to the Scholarship Fund of your choice!

Charlene Jones Advocacy Award

Named for Charlene Jones, who wrote the charter and bylaws for the Stonewall Foundation and created all the mechanisms and momentum required to sustain the Foundation for the past eight years. Known for accurately identifying gaps and unmet community needs and springing into action to fill them with meaningful solutions, this awards honors Charlene now and ensures her legacy is passed on to the youngest members of our Sacramento LGBT+ community.

Eligible to apply: A graduating senior who is a self-identified member or ally to the LGBTQ+ community and is willing to be interviewed via Zoom by the Stonewall Foundation Selection Committee.

Award: One $2,000 scholarship

Prism Award

In support and recognition of younger students who are looking towards their future educational expenses, the Prism Award celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

Eligible to apply: 9th - 11th graders who are self-identified members or allies to the LGBTQ+ community and willing to be interviewed via Zoom by the Stonewall Foundation Selection Committee.

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships