REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
2018 Youth Commission Community Service Scholarship
Report
BACKGROUND
In 2000, the Youth Commission recommended offering scholarships to deserving high school juniors and seniors from funds raised from Youth Commission activities for that purpose. The Youth Commission Scholarship was created in an effort to acknowledge youth who are committed to extensive community service and finding positive solutions to issues faced by today's young people. The scholarship is based on service, not on need or academic achievement. The scholarship funds can be used by the awardee toward academic test fees, college application costs, tuition payments or text book expenses.
DISCUSSION
Youth Commission Chair, Alicia Luong, and Youth Commission Vice Chair, Caroline Kloes, will present the 2018 Youth Commission Community Service Scholarship in the amount of $750 to Rafael Tolosa, a senior at Wilcox High School. Rafael has volunteered through his school's Interact Club with local non-profits, raised funds and encouraged his fellow students to participate in supporting the community. Rafael also volunteers at the St. Lawrence Parish community, assisting fellow teens in the Confirmation program.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The Youth Commission raises funds for the annual Youth Commission Community Service Scholarship through food sales at City-wide special events, admission and registration fees for commission-related activities, and other events.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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