2022 Scholars
The 2022 Newport Beach Foundation Scholars are:
- Kate Gregory, Newport Harbor High School
- Mason Hunt, Newport Harbor High School
- Alex Sunday, Corona Del Mar High School
- Kate Kittleson, Corona Del Mar High School
Newport Beach Foundation Scholarship
In furtherance of its commitment to engage and grow the next generation of local leaders, the Newport Beach Foundation is proud to launch its college scholarship. The scholarship is currently available to Newport Beach high school seniors that embody the attributes of leadership, service, and integrity. In the Fall of each year, beginning in 2020, the Foundation will select two (2) students to receive a $2,500 scholarship. The awardees will also receive a coveted spot in the following Spring's Distinguished Citizen Program. Completion of the Distinguished Citizen Program is a condition to receiving the monetary award. For more information on the eligibility requirements please review the application.
If you or someone you know is interested in donating to the scholarship, please contact Antonella Castro via email at acastrorelaw@gmail.com.
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Scholarship Program Launch & First Class of Scholars
The Newport Beach Foundation, a non-profit focused on igniting the next generation of leaders, today announced the first class of scholars for its recently launched Scholarship Program.
Funded by its board members and other community leaders, the scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors from Corona Del Mar High School and Newport Harbor High School. These individuals demonstrate leadership, commitment to improving the Newport Beach community, and have an interest in returning to Newport Beach after their next phase to share their talents. "I see the scholarship as a way to highlight and support those students who are extraordinary and who we, as a community, want and need to remain in Newport Beach as a way to ensure Newport Beach continues to be a leader in business, civics, and innovation, and not just a vacation destination," said Antonella Castro, Vice-Chair of the Newport Beach Foundation.
Despite the challenges brought on in 2020, the program received 50 quality applications, and the Foundation awarded four scholarships as opposed to the initially planned two. The scholarships were broken down to two $2,500 recipients and two $1,000 recipients. Awardees must attend the Spring class session of the Distinguished Citizens Program (DCP). Their participation in the DCP grants them personal access to the City of Newport Beach's civic and business leaders. Following the completion of the Spring class, Mayor Brad Avery will present a certificate of completion and a pin, and the Newport Beach Foundation Scholars will receive their monetary award.
The inaugural class of Newport Beach Foundation Scholars is:
- Ryan Bartz, Corona Del Mar Highschool
- Tara Zadeh, Corona Del Mar Highschool
- Miles Marquez, Newport Harbor High school
- Annie Somers, Newport Harbor Highschool
