Charles E. and Claire R. Jacobson Scholarship Fund for Chartwell Students

*Scholarship Guidelines: *
Award amount: Up to $10,000/year/student

  1. of awards: varies
    Open to: Chartwell High School students (min. of two consecutive years) Renewable: up to 5 years

Scholarship Criteria:
1. The scholarship recipient must be a Chartwell High School senior and has been a Chartwell High School student for a minimum of two years.

2. Student must be accepted and plan to enroll in a California Polytechnic campus:
• Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Cal Poly Pomona
• Cal Poly Humboldt

3. The scholarship recipient(s) should be chosen based on the applicant’s:
• Minimum GPA: 2.0
• Demonstrated participation in extra-curricular activities involving community service
• Demonstrated good character- 2 letters of recommendation describing the applicant’s positive qualities, including their interpersonal skills, work ethic, and character
• Preference will be given based on financial need

4. To claim the award funds, the winning student must:
■ Enroll in one of the 3 California Polytechnic campuses
■ As a full-time student by Fall semester after receiving the award
■ Send the Claim Form pro vided by CFMC along with official proof of his or her enrollment to the Community Foundation.

Award
Up to $10,000
Deadline
03/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Recommender 1
    • How long have you known this person?
    • Name?
    • Relationship to you?
  2. Letter of Recommendation 1
  3. Recommender 2
    • How long have you known this person?
    • Name?
    • Relationship to you?
  4. Letter of Recommendation 2
  5. Please list any participation in extra-curricular activities involving community service: