Combs Education Foundation

• Is graduating in May 2021 from Combs High School
• Demonstrates an interest and will be majoring in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, and or Environmental Sciences
• 3.0 or above Grade Point Average
• Demonstrates strong character attributes such as teamwork, kindness, generosity and community service

The Banner Ironwood Medical Staff Scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Dr. Debra Jamison, a physician colleague, who had a passion for teaching medical students and who devoted her career to elevating the medical profession.  The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in health care. The application opens in April.

The Kyle Strong Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 in honor of Kyle Flake. This scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who has met the following criteria:

• Currently have a 2.0 or above Grade Point Average
• Has demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in extracurricular activities such as athletics
• Has demonstrated strong character attributes such as teamwork, kindness, generosity

* Preference will be given to students with involvement or achievement in Wrestling or Football

The Lorraine Cannon Memorial Scholarship was established in 2021 for a graduating senior who has been involved as a student and leader at Combs High School, and wishes to pursue a degree in teaching or another degree related to the teaching profession. Lorraine served as a teacher and role model to many students and colleagues in the J.O. Combs Unified School District from 2012 to 2020. A student interested could be pursuing a degree as a grade level teacher, topic specific teacher, special education teacher or otherwise. The application opens in the spring each year and is in the amount of $1000.This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Combs High School senior who has met the following criteria:

The Mary Ann Cannella Memorial Scholarship was established in 2019 and is awarded to a deserving graduating senior who best exemplifies the characteristics Mary Ann demonstrated while serving the J.O. Combs Unified School District for almost ten years. This scholarship is awarded to a Combs High School Senior who has met the following criteria:

• Financial need for any educational expense
• A deserving student displaying a commitment to hard work and character
• Involvement in activities or programs that benefit the school community, such as Coyote Buddies and/or community service
• Exhibits service and leadership while demonstrating all around excellence
• Attended Combs High School all four years

* Preference will be given to students who have been impacted by someone with special needs. or who wish to pursue a career working with special needs populations