Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc. (PALKI) Scholarships

The Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc. (PALKI) Board of Directors provides up to $5,000 in scholarships to local graduating Seniors and previous graduates to support post-secondary education.  PALKI  provides applications and instructions to the local High Schools each year, and they are available from Counselors and in the Library.  Previous graduates that did not pursue post-secondary education upon their graduation for various reasons are also eligible to apply for a scholarship award.

Graduating Senior candidates must reside in the general area (Point Arena, Manchester, Gualala, etc.), plan to attend an accredited college, community college, or vocational training program and have an overall grade point average of greater than or equal to 2.0.  Applicants are also asked to provide two reference letters that speak to school performance and activities, provide a copy of current transcripts and fully complete the scholarship application which includes a short essay. Scholarships will be awarded as cash payments that can be used for any education related expenses, i.e. tuition, books, lodging, etc.  Proof of enrollment will be required prior to receiving scholarship funds.  Enrollment must occur within the first two academic years from the date of the scholarship award, i.e. 2022 – 2023 if the award was made in 2022.

Previous graduate candidates must reside in the general area (Point Arena, Manchester, Gualala, etc.) and plan to attend an accredited college, community college, or vocational training program.  Applicants are also asked to provide two reference letters that speak to the applicant’s character and desire to pursue higher education at this point in their life, and fully complete the scholarship application which includes a short essay. Scholarships will be awarded as cash payments that can be used for any education related expenses, i.e. tuition, books, lodging, etc.  Proof of enrollment will be required prior to receiving scholarship funds.  Enrollment must occur within the first two academic years from the date of the scholarship award, i.e. 2022 – 2023 if the award was made in 2022.

Application deadline for the 2022 program is Friday, May 20, 2022 no later than 3:30 p.m.  Applications will be reviewed by the PALKI Board of Directors and applicants may be invited for an interview.  The scholarship(s) will be awarded at the Point Arena High School Senior Awards Night.  

 Students and interested parties can contact  PALKI Executive Director Mark Hancock at (707) 882-2777 or Markh.PALight@gmail.com with any questions about the program.  The 2022 application packages are available by clicking on the images below.