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Humboldt Alumni Scholarship
Humboldt's alumni are dedicated to the success of today's Cal Poly Humboldt students and they show that loyalty with their support of the Humboldt Alumni Scholarship. Every year Cal Poly Humboldt students are selected by a committee of Humboldt alumni to receive the scholarship.
Scholarship recipients are selected on their academic achievement, activities, and need. Students must be related to a Humboldt alumnus and demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement and a financial need. Students who apply must be a full-time student for the following academic year in order to receive the scholarship award.
Students wishing to apply for the Humboldt Alumni Scholarship can do so through the scholarship link in their myHumboldt account or by accessing it on the Financial Aid website.
Humboldt Alumni scholarships are funded by alumni donations and Forever Humboldt Alumni fundraising activities.
Meet the Recipients
Brenda Lush
"The trees, the coast, the small town atmosphere, and yes, even the weather are all extremely appealing to me," said Brenda Lush about her lure to Humboldt State. "Once I was here, I knew I made the right choice." A transfer student from Santa Rosa, Brenda is planning on graduating this May from Humboldt State with a BS in Kinesiology, Pre-Physical Therapy and a minor in Psychology. In addition to a full-time load, Brenda is also VP of the Kinesiology Club and working in both the Human Performance Lab and Biomechanics Lab on campus as well. "Along with my own research that I am conducting comparing different accuracies of BMI measures, I'm also helping conduct some research with a professor here on gait analysis, along with helping to build an anti-gravity simulator," said Brenda. After graduating, Brenda hopes to continue on to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. "I'm so glad and extremely grateful for receiving this scholarship, it's helping me a great deal in finishing up my academic career here at Humboldt State."
Jessica Poletski
Jessica has had a unique start at Humboldt with her mother. "I was fortunate enough to actually start HSU with my mom pretty much by my side. We were only able to take one class together, but it made the experience very special." In addition to being a mother, student, working as a tutor and in the Alumni Relations office, Jessica and her husband are planning to become foster parents after graduating at Humboldt State. "I feel that by learning all the aspects and outlooks offered through sociology I will be able to go into foster parenting with more of an open mind and a better understanding of the situations the children are coming from," said Jessica. "This is the first scholarship I've actually applied for and received, so I'm definitely excited. My husband is also going back to school this semester and the money will be greatly appreciated."
Karen Pontoni
Karen is a Zoology major. She hopes to go on to veterinary school after receiving her bachelors degree. She spends most of her free time playing soccer for HSU. In addition to soccer, Karen enjoys volunteering at the Humboldt County Animal Shelter and the Sunny Brae Animal Clinic. Helping to care for rescued animals has inspired her to learn more and move forward in her career choice.
Hollund Rudolph
When deciding where to go to college, Humboldt was Hollund's obvious choice, no only because of the beautiful campus and programs, but also because her parents, Dan ('83) and Cathy ('80), have graduated from Humboldt. Hollund struggled through her first semesters in school deciding on her major -- switching three times. She is currently an Environmental Science major with a Ecological Restoration option.
Anna Schneider
Anna Schneider is a junior earning a bachelor's degree in Studio Art. She holds her self to high academic standards, even while working two jobs. Anna's job with Humboldt Educare Preschool has inspired her to pursue an associate preschool teacher's permit through HSU's Child Development Department. On campus, Anna is involved with Planned Parenthood's VOX club and the HSU Photo Club, having participated in numerous events for both organizations. Her long-term plans include building a strong portfolio of her artwork and continuing her education with a Master of Fine Arts in Photography.