Four high schools originally participated and a $100.00 scholarship award was presented to the winner. Today our event involves sixteen high schools. Each nominee receives a $500.00 scholarship and the overall winner receives $2,500.00 which is to be used to further his or her education. Although there can be only one overall "winner" each year, each student nominated is a success story.
This event is open to all high schools from any school district that enrolls students with a Fresno zip code. New schools may petition to join once that school has a graduating senior class. Each school administration nominates one candidate for the award. Data is compiled and submitted to a selection committee comprised of members from the non-Jewish community to select the winner. The first selection committee was made up of educators, business leaders and members of the various professions of our local community and this concept has not changed throughout the years. B'nai B'rith is not in any way involved in the selection process.
Each nominee is evaluated on his or hers athletic ability (65%), scholastic ability (25%), and school and community activities (10%). Only sports the student completes in grades 10-12 are evaluated. Student transcripts are submitted to the Admission's Office at California State University, Fresno for evaluation of the student's grade point average as if that student was applying for admission to the university.
This event is open to all high schools from any school district that enrolls students with a Fresno zip code. New schools may petition to join once that school has a graduating senior class. Each school administration nominates one candidate for the award. Data is compiled and submitted to a selection committee comprised of members from the non-Jewish community to select the winner. The first selection committee was made up of educators, business leaders and members of the various professions of our local community and this concept has not changed throughout the years. B'nai B'rith is not in any way involved in the selection process.
Each nominee is evaluated on his or hers athletic ability (65%), scholastic ability (25%), and school and community activities (10%). Only sports the student completes in grades 10-12 are evaluated. Student transcripts are submitted to the Admission's Office at California State University, Fresno for evaluation of the student's grade point average as if that student was applying for admission to the university.
