James B. Creel Humanitarian Award

The James B. Creel Humanitarian Award honors the memory of James B. Creel. This scholarship assists bright, socially committed youth who demonstrate humanitarian values, independent thought, and ethical behavior, and who plan to enter a field of public service.

Open to undergraduate students

  • applicants must be enrolled full time at time of application;
  • Any major in Humanities or Social Sciences,
  • have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
  • Applicants are to submit a statement, three paragraph minimum, inclusive of your goals for the future in relation to the purpose of this scholarship.
  • At least one letter of recommendation from a professor, teacher, or counselor
  • Must have attended a high school in the greater Sacramento region (inclusive of six county regions: El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties)

Award
varies
Scopes
Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
Deadline
03/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Submit a statement, three paragraph minimum, inclusive of your goals for the future in relation to the purpose of this scholarship.
  2. Reference Request #1:
    Please ask your references for their time before filling out their names and email addresses on the scholarship application.
    Your reference can be a community member, employer, faculty member, administration, or staff member who can attest to your qualities, personality, and experience.