Senior Scholarships
The Del Norte PTSA offers Senior Scholarships to acknowledge our commitment to continued education. We are proud to award two (2) $1000 scholarships for the Del Norte Class of 2024!
The applicants are evaluated on their ability to express themselves and provide compelling responses to the scholarship questions. Each submission will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee without disclosing the identification of the applicant.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduating from Del Norte’s Class of 2024.
Applicants are required to be a Del Norte PTSA member. The cost to join the PTSA is $15.00. (See https://jointotem.com/ca/san-diego/del-norte-ptsa/join/register to become a member). If there is a financial hardship to become a Del Norte PTSA member, assistance may be available by submitting a letter of explanation. Email Fauzia Qureshi-Aziz at scholarship.delnorte@gmail.com with any questions.
The Del Norte senior is pursuing any academic or continuing education, beginning the fall of 2024. The scholarship is to be used during the fall semester/quarter following high school graduation at an accredited college or university, community college or trade or technical school. Please submit the College Acceptance Letter for Fall 2024.
SUBMISSION
Written and video submissions should be forwarded to scholarship.delnorte@gmail.com by May 6, 2024.
Original artwork should be dropped off at DNHS front office to the ATTN: Fauzia Qureshi-Aziz by May 6, 2024
Your application will be considered complete and ready for review when all five documents below have been submitted:
Proof of Del Norte PTSA Membership
Application
Your Entry or Submission
Letter of Recommendation
College Acceptance Letter for Fall 2024
Scholarship money will be distributed after the committee has received all required documents.
Themes ( Please pick one)
Challenge Themes: Write an essay on ONE of the following topics. (word limit: 350-800 words)
Although high school students are not eligible to vote in elections, they are still affected by the outcome of those elections. What should they do to be involved and be heard?
How can schools be more inclusive and cultivate a culture of equity, inclusion and trust?
Community/Contribution Themes: Share a report on a project you designed and developed on ONE of the following themes. You may include slides, posters, website URL or photos with your report. (word limit: 350 -800 words)
Protecting the environment.
Fostering unity in your community.
Business/Innovation Themes: Choose ONE of the following themes/topics and explain your reasons in 350 – 800 words.
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the results of advancement in industries like healthcare, education, and transportation, sparking debates on its influence. Considering AI's potential to surpass human intelligence, do you believe AI represents a threat to the future of humanity?
Support your argument with reasons and examples.
There has been a major progress in autonomous driving technology in recent years. Car manufacturers have introduced autonomous vehicles and driving technology, which under certain conditions will not require any driver intervention. How do you think this change will affect our way of life?
Creative Theme: Media, Art and Culture: Choose ONE of the themes below and express your creative thoughts and feelings in the form of visual arts. You must also include a written interpretation of 150-300 words describing how your creativity showcases the theme you choose.
Your submission can be in the form of
a 2-minute video, OR
a 2-minute music, OR
a 2-minute dance piece OR
Fine Art
Your submission must not exceed 1 GB of file size.
Themes:
Freedom
Social Change
Around the world
All written submissions must be typed in 12-point Times New Roman double spaced.
Disclaimer: This is a one-time scholarship for a total of $1000 per student.