The Community Foundation of the North State announces it is currently accepting applications for scholarships through the Prudence Rose Kennedy Fund. One of the fund’s scholarships, the Severe Medical Adversity Award, is available to Plumas County students.
To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Be a high school senior graduating from one of the following counties or an undergraduate student from one of the following counties: Butte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama or Trinity
- Diagnosed with a severe medical condition, with preferred consideration for students diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
- Plan to attend an accredited trade school, community college or four-year college/university the fall after graduation
The Prudence Rose Kennedy Fund, in memory of Prudy Kennedy, retired city clerk of the City of Mt. Shasta, was established through her bequest to benefit and support the advancement of medical, educational, social, environmental and artistic purposes.
The application cycle deadline is Feb. 24, 2027. Those interested can apply using the foundation’s universal application. The foundation also accepts donations to the fund.
This scholarship is one of more than 40 offered through the Community Foundation of the North State’s scholarship portal. “We are proud to help connect students with the resources they need to achieve their educational dreams,” said Kerry Caranci, chief executive officer of the community foundation. “These scholarships reflect the commitment of our donors and the community to invest in the next generation of leaders.”
