Who is Eligible?

- Graduating high school seniors who have lived in El Dorado, Placer, Yolo or Sacramento County, California, for at least two years prior to the time of application and also meet California State residency requirements.

- Students who are planning to enroll full-time at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocational/technical institution located within 100 miles of the Sacramento County Courthouse.

The Application Process

Applicants may obtain application packets from high schools, colleges, community groups and religious organizations in the greater Sacramento area, including the Jewish Federation of the Sacramento Region. Eligible applicants must complete a Schwab-Rosenhouse Scholarship Questionnaire and submit high school transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation.

The Selection Process

The Scholarship and Recognition Programs (SRP) unit of Educational Testing Services (ETS) will coordinate the review selection of candidates.  SRP will receive application materials, appoint the Scholarship Review Committee, notify winners and non-winners, confirm enrollment status and distribute scholarship funds on behalf of the Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Foundation.

The Scholarship Review Committee, consisting of administrators from colleges and universities around the geographic region, will evaluate the candidates, and recommend scholarship winners and award amounts to the Schwab-Rosenhouse Advisory Committee. The Scholarship Review Committee will consider each student's academic record, school and community activities, volunteer activities and other personal circumstances. Responses to questions related to future education and career plans also will be an important factor in the evaluation process.

Scholarship Award Amounts

The Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Foundation Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. The length of the course of study and the cost for full-time study at the selected institution will determine the actual amount received by each recipient.  Financial need is a factor in setting final award amounts. Designated recipients will be required to complete a family financial profile as part of the award setting process.

How Will Awards Be Paid?

Scholarship funds will be issued to each selected institution and the student for payment of educational expenses. The student will receive a copy of the check transmittal notice confirming payment of the funds.

What Are The Recipients Responsibilities?

In keeping with the goals of the Schwab-Rosenhouse Memorial Scholarship Foundation, scholarship winners must remain enrolled full-time and be in good academic standing with a B average or better. Along with the award notice, students will receive information and other regulations related to continued residency and enrollment requirements.

May I Accept Other Awards?

Yes. The scholarship Review Committee will ask for a comprehensive financial aid summary before finalizing individual awards. This is to ensure the student does not exceed the total cost of attendance.