In spring 2024, the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) announced that six students had been approved to receive the $1,000 Gary K. Hart Resiliency Scholarship. At its meeting last week, the Sacramento County Board of Education got a follow-up on how the students are progressing, hearing from four of the recipients—two in person and two by video. The students are all attending college and shared how valuable the scholarship was in achieving that goal. The SCOE graduates shared their career goals of becoming a businessperson, an attorney, a filmmaker, and an actor.
Established by the County Board of Education, the scholarship supports graduating students from SCOE’s Court Schools, Community Schools, Senior Extension Program, and Leo A. Palmiter Jr./Sr. High School. The scholarship is named for Gary K. Hart (1943–2022), who served as California Secretary of Education, a California State Assemblymember, and a California State Senator. A committee formally reviews applications and selects scholarship recipients. Following approval, students are required to meet college enrollment requirements before they receive funding.
Many SCOE students demonstrate extraordinary tenacity and perseverance in overcoming personal obstacles as they complete their education and advance their futures. The scholarships enable students who have graduated from SCOE programs to pursue educational opportunities and vocational training beyond high school. Recipients are also matched with mentors to help support them as they navigate their post-secondary education and/or vocational training.
SCOE students are encouraged to contact Guadalupe Delgado for application forms and information about applying for a scholarship: (916) 228-2568 or gdelgado@scoe.net.
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SCOE is fortunate to receive support from a variety of businesses, organizations, and individuals. These generous partners help students achieve their fullest potential through volunteer work, collaborations, financial donations, and other contributions.