Jean Gillaspie Memorial Scholarship - Athlete

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Jean Gillaspie Memorial Scholarship - Athlete

Jean lived in both Hollister and San Juan Bautista, working for the Free Lance, office manager at Cal Turf/Pacific Sod, and employee at San Benito Agriculture Commissioner. She was a member and past President of Young Ladies Institute, volunteered her time to Hazel Hawkins Hospital, and served on the Hollister Grand Jury Committee. In her 80s and 90s, Jean operated a wedding floral and craft business. A 3-time breast cancer survivor, Jean would crochet blankets and donate many to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

The Jean Gillaspie Memorial Scholarship for student-athletes is available to high school graduates residing in San Benito County. Students must be accepted into an intercollegiate sports team.

Eligibility Requirements

• A San Benito County resident
• GPA of 2.0 or higher for high school
• Must be accepted into an intercollegiate sports team

A Completed Application Includes:

• Scholarship application
• 2 letters of recommendation (one from a teacher or academic advisor, one from a community member)
• Personal Statement (1 1/2 - 2 pages double spaced) including what you learned from participating in sports and how it has influenced you to achieve a higher education
• Transcript (official or unofficial)