Roy P. Luna Scholarship 2021

Description

A native San Franciscan, Roy grew up in Visitacion Valley very near Candlestick Park. As a child, his first passion was sports, especially baseball and football. He would walk to the ballpark as a little boy hoping to catch a glimpse of the game or one of his favorite players.

When he began school, it became his love and focus. He always had a deep interest in learning and the sciences are where he excelled. Roy got his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of San Francisco. Roy’s desire for learning and education continued and a few years later he did his master’s degree in Environmental Studies, also at USF.

It was while he was an undergraduate that he met his best friend Pamela. Roy and Pamela’s friendship of 20+ years endured until his death at age 43. Their relationship was special and would pick up wherever it left off regardless of the passage of time. Each conversation began with Roy asking, “What did you learn today?” and he was always genuinely interested in the response.

Roy was that “go to” person who lit up a room with his wit and humor and was always there to lend a helping hand. He was the greatest teacher whether it was coaching his kids in soccer, baseball or swimming or giving his friends or co-workers a lesson in the fine points of fishing or city league softball. Teaching his wife how to drive a stick shift was the only one he couldn’t conquer!

To honor Roy and his lifelong commitment to learning, the Roy P. Luna Scholarship Fund was established by his wife and children to help a variety of underserved students pursue their college dreams. He had an enormous influence on many lives and continues today as he gently prods us to ask ourselves and each other, “What did you learn today?”

The Roy P. Luna Scholarship provides $2,500, renewable for one year, to students transferring from a community college to a four year college or university. Priority will be given to students of color, emancipated foster youth, LGBTQ+ and those with physical disabilities. This scholarship is currently applicable to students attending Sierra Community College and the Los Rios Community College District. This renewable scholarship will help to cover the cost of tuition, books, and instructional supplies.

Requirements

-Student must be enrolled in Sierra College or within the Los Rios Community College District with the intention of transferring to a four year college or university. Any scholarship awarded requires proof of enrollment at a first year college or university.

-There is no age restriction on applicants.

-Priority will be given to students of color, emancipated foster youth, LGBTQ+ and those with physical disabilities.

-Completed application must be received no later than 12 noon on March 3, 2021. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.


Selection and Award Process:
1. Each year a selection panel comprised of members of the Placer Community Foundation’s Grants Committee, community representatives and members of the Luna Family will award two students with a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 each. Scholarship is renewable for one year dependent on continued enrollment and satisfactory academic performance, on pace to graduate by completing the necessary units.

2. The selection panel will award scholarships based upon the student meeting the scholarship guidelines, as stated in the application form. Applicants may be called upon for an interview with the selection panel.

3. If awarded, certificates may be presented to the recipient by a member of the Placer Community Foundation’s selection panel during the student’s school scholarship awards ceremony or in person. Student success stories may be featured in printed literature and media.

4. Scholarship funds are intended to help cover costs of tuition, books, instructional supplies, and other needs such as food and housing. Disbursements may be paid in the amount of $2,500 each year for up to two years.

Number of Awards

2

Award Amount

$2,500

Total Amount Awarded

$5,000

Renewable

Yes