SCMA actively supports higher education. In order to help ease the burden of escalating education costs for deserving students attending universities, technical institutes or community colleges, SCMA has established its own Scholarship Fund which awards
cash scholarships annually to children under the age of 21 of regular SCMA members. Applicants need only be full-time students, or have plans to become one in the future to be considered. A panel of impartial educators evaluate the submissions and select the eventual winners.

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2009 SCMA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER...KEVEN HOLLIDAY

The challenge of graduating from high school and being admitted to a college or university is indeed a daunting task for many teenagers. For Keven Holliday, this year's winner of SCMA's $2,500 scholarship award, it was even tougher. In Keven's junior year, his normal energetic lifestyle suddenly changed. He was tired, fatigued, lacked energy and started losing weight. A thorough medical exam revealed devastating news, he was a victim of chronic myelogenous leukemia. Treatment started immediately and Keven remained positive that he would beat the disease. He returned to Murrieta Valley High School for his senior year and maintained a 3.47 G.P.A. He has become a positive role model for his peers, assuming the role as spokesperson for his school's blood drives and leadership workshops. Today, Keven's health is improving. He was recently accepted into the freshman class at Loyola Marymount University where he will major in Business Administration. Our best wishes to Keven and his family for much success in the future and for exemplifying the qualities of courage and determination -- this scholarship grant is most deserved.

 

SCMA RECOGNIZES FOUR 2008 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

     For the fourth consecutive year, the Southern California Marine Association has awarded $7,500 in cash scholarships to help further the educational goals of outstanding students of association members.  SCMA scholarships are exclusively for young adults under the age of 21 who are pursuing  post-high school higher education in colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools.
     For 2008, four students have been chosen to receive the cash scholarships.  Those students include:  Erika Carbajal, $2,500.00;  Kristen Mann, $2,500.00 Thomas Bossenger, $1,250.00;  and Yesenia Osoria, $1,250.00.
     Student applicants are judged on their academic standing, leadership, community involvement and writing/communication skills.  Winners are selected based on those applications and a committee of independent educators meet to determine the eventual recipients.   Additional information regarding the SCMA Scholarship Fund and how to apply is available by logging on to www.scma.com or contacting the SCMA office in Orange, California at (714) 633-7581.