Live Oak Common Scholarship Instructions & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Submitting the Live Oak Common Scholarship application automatically makes you a candidate for many local scholarships (without the need to apply for each individually). See below for a list of scholarship opportunities.
NOTE: If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Bergkamp in the Career Center.
Who May Apply?
Any senior with a 2.0 GPA or higher who intends to pursue further education at a vocational / technical school or at a two-year or four-year institution is eligible to apply for the scholarships offered by local schools, organizations, businesses, and families.
What Must I Submit?
· Completed Live Oak Common Scholarship Application Form (3 pages) with photo o Live Oak Common Scholarship Application Form · A resume is not required, but is highly recommended. See Sample Resume. · One Letter of Recommendation from a Live Oak High School Faculty member and / or from a community service organization (may not be a relative). Be sure to give them at least two weeks to complete this letter and provide them in advance with relevant information about yourself. See Recommendation Request. · 1-2 page Personal Statement
What Should I Include In my Personal Statement?
· A theme should be: What makes you unique as an individual? · Highlight leadership and/or service to your school and community. · Mention accomplishments and special interests that will enhance your contributions to a college campus · Consider Including hardships / obstacles either personal or financial, If relevant, describe unique family circumstances · Include aspirations (career and personal), tentative major, educational and career goals.
When is it Due?
Turn in to the Counseling / Career Center by December 5^th of your Senior year.
Who are the Scholarship Donors?
	American Association of University Women* Bank of America* Chris Campbell Memorial Chris Shriver Memorial Dee Heiman Memorial Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Etta and John Lee Nutrition/Child Care Gilroy Elks Lodge* Gilroy Sons of Italy Gordon Kusayanagi Memorial* Italian Catholic Federation* Jeff Davenport Memorial Jewel Knofler John Reif Memorial Julie Hayes Memorial "Rising Star" Performing Arts Katherine Sheldon Dewhurst Memorial Live Oak Agriculture Boosters Live Oak Band Boosters* Live Oak Foundation A variety of Live Oak Clubs and Organizations	Morgan Hill Police Officers’ Association (extra essay required) Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers Morgan Hill Grange #408 Morgan Hill Lions Club Morgan Hill Lions Club Dave Stoddard Memorial Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras Morgan Hill Unified School District Poppy Jasper Film Festival* Ralph and Rose Fitzsimmons Agricultural Science / Rotary of Morgan Hill Richard Hayes Memorial “Like A Rock” Industrial Arts Rotary Club of Morgan Hill Saint Louise Regional Hospital Volunteer Program* San Martin Lions Club Santa Clara County Farm Bureau* South County Service Group of Morgan Hill South County Realtors Association* Stephen Michael Stramback Memorial* Teach for Tomorrow Uesugi Farms*
	* Indicates scholarships that also require their own application