Grants & Scholarships

Scholarships in the Amount of $1,000 each will be awarded each year in June based on the number of applicants and available funds in a given year.

Hops in Humboldt was established in 2004 and is an all-volunteer 501(3) nonprofit organization. All proceeds from the yearly event go to fund small grants in Humboldt County that fall under one of five categories. Annual scholarship awards will be in the amount of $1,000 each based on annual funds.

Eligibility:

Fortuna High School, East High or Academy of the Redwoods residing in the Fortuna High School District. Under graduates who have graduated from one of the above. For both graduating high school students and returning undergraduates, you must be in good academic standing at your school and must maintain a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

Academic Level:

Graduating high school student. Current college student through their 2nd year at a junior college or through their 4th year at a 4 year university. Current Trade or Vocational school students.

G.P.A.:

Not considered – (but we want to see it).

Type of School:

College, University, Trade or Vocational school.

Specific School:

Not considered, but we are excited to hear where you hope to go or are attending for those already in college.

Enrollment:

Full-time as defined through credit hours at your institution.

Specific Population

Preference given to children or grandchildren of past or present Hops committee member volunteers who have served a minimum of at least two full years on the planning committee and are in good standing - otherwise none.

Field of Study:

Not considered, but we would love to know what interests you.

Financial Need:

All things being equal, financial need will be taken into consideration.

Important:

Evidence of volunteer service, philanthropy or involvement in clubs.