James McClatchy 25-Year Club Scholarship Fund

The James McClatchy 25-Year Club Scholarship Fund was established to help finance higher education for the children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of a 25-year Club member at the Sacramento Bee, BeeIT or McClatchy employee.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a child, grandchild or great grandchild of a 25-year Club member at the Sacramento Bee, BeeIT or McClatchy Corporate
  • Be a high school senior or undergraduate college student planning to attend an accredited two or four year college or university in the fall
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstrate financial need

How to Re-Apply for a Renewal Award: Applicants must reapply for renewal awards by submitting a complete application, a self-evaluation essay, two letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to the applicant and an official transcript by the deadline. Renewal applicants will be considered in the overall pool of applicants. Renewal awards may be received for up to 3 years.

Award
$1,000 to $3,000
Deadline
09/15/2023
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a child, grandchild or great grandchild of a 25-year Club member at the Sacramento Bee, BeeIT or McClatchy Corporate
  2. What is the first and last name of the 25-year Club member at the Sacramento Bee, BeeIT or McClatchy Corporate you are related to?
  3. Letter of Recommendation: Please provide two letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to the applicant
  4. Second letter of recommendation
  5. Essay: Please provide a one page self evaluation essay