Placer Alumni Chapter Scholarship

This scholarship is intended to support Sacramento State students who graduated from a high school in Placer County.

  • Minimum GPA: 3.7 for freshman and 3.4 for continuing undergraduates
  • Major: Any Major (Applicants must have graduated from a high school in Placer County.)
  • Class Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Enrollment: Full time at time of award (half time & full time as defined by current Sacramento State catalog)

Additional Criteria:
Essay Requirement: Applicants must provide a short essay (250 – 500 words) and share the following:

  • Degree and career goals;
  • Why they chose to attend Sacramento State;
  • Any hardships or obstacles they face in pursuit of their education at Sacramento State, and what they are doing to overcome those hardships.
  • Include name and city of high school attended in Placer County and include background and achievements, such as clubs, sports, hobbies, awards, employment, etc.
  • If applicant is an incoming freshman, submit copy of Placer County high school transcripts.

Award
Varies (max award $1,000)
Deadline
03/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload your High school dipolma or transcript showing you graduated from a Placer County high school.
  2. Please submit a short essay (250-500 words) and share the following; Degree and career goals; Why you chose to attend Sacramento State; Any hardships or obstacles you face in pursuit of you education at Sacramento State, and what you are doing to overcome those hardships. Include name and city of high school attended in Placer County and include background and achievements, such as clubs, sports, hobbies, awards, employment, etc.
  3. Please provide the TERM and YEAR you plan to graduate from Sac State. (e.g. Fall 20XX)