Who Can Apply: This scholarship was established in memory of Matt Solus, the son of Fred & Elouise Solus of Yreka. Matt was a victim of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Although Matt was on a heart transplant list, he succumbed to the disease at the age of 22. Matt was a 1997 graduate of Yreka High School. The Solus Family were pioneers in Siskiyou County, having first moved there in 1850. Matt was a member of the Explorer Program with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Department and had a strong interest in law enforcement and fire science. The scholarship supports students in Siskiyou County pursuing careers in fire science or law enforcement.
-Graduating from a Siskiyou County High School OR currently attending College of the Siskiyous
-Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
-Planning to major in, or show a strong interest in, police or fire science
Deadline: March 9, 2022
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/54531-Shasta-Regional-Community-Foundation