Washington High School Alumni Foundation
Washington High School Alumni Foundation
Scholarships are only available to graduating Seniors of Washington High School and will be awarded at the Seniors Awards Night ceremony.
The Alumni Foundation was proud to award sixteen scholarships to graduates of the Class of 2022 totaling $9,000!
We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our alumni and friends
Scholarship Requirements
4. Also, write and include an essay of 500 words or less that describes yourself and your career goals including your education or training plans after high school.
5. Submit at least one recommendation form or letter from teachers, counselors, administrators or coaches as appropriate for each scholarship(s) you’ve checked.
Recommendation forms may be sent directly by the submitter to whsafscholarships@gmail.com.
Submit all applications by email to: whsafscholarships@gmail.com
Scholarships must be claimed by December 31, 2023
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarship
Masooma Ali ($500)
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
JiyaBhatia ($500)
Japleen Kaur ($1000)
Aniket Panda ($500)
Fred Brower-Doug Ely Journalism-Publications Scholarship
Aniket Panda ($500)
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarship
Tejas Atmakuri ($500)
Chloe Dang ($500)
Steve Barnett Scholarship
Chloe Dang ($500)
Aryan Sripada ($500)
Belinda Anne Williams Biological Sciences Scholarship
Jiya Bhatia ($500)
Tu-Minh Bui ($100)
Chloe Dang ($500)
Vignesh Manikandan ($400)
Aryan Sripada ($400)
Nicholas Tosdado ($100)
Ed and Maureen Kamei Family Scholarship
Eileen Nguyen ($2000)
The Alumni Foundation Scholarship for School Service and Leadership is awarded to graduates who demonstrate exceptional service and leadership to the school and their classmates. This is not an academic scholarship. Students who have taken active roles in student government and school-related service activities are highly desirable candidates for this scholarship.
-- The Recommendation Form should be from a Washington High teacher, counselor or administrator.
This scholarship is named for Carrie Nunes, a Centerville native, who devoted her life to the local community as well as as a Washington High employee from 1931 to 1957 . The expanded Nunes family is active in the community and has many members who are or have been educators. The Carrie Nunes Scholarship is made possible through an endowment by the Nunes Family. Students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service projects during their high school career are excellent candidates for his award.
-- The Recommendation Form may be from a Washington High teacher, counselor, administrator or a community leader.
The Fred Brower-Doug Ely Publication Scholarship is awarded to a student that exhibits true aptitude for journalism in Yearbook or Newspaper publications, and wishes to develop their journalistic skills in college. The award is dedicated to Fred Brower, Yearbook advisor and English Teacher for 29 years at WHS, and Doug Ely, ('71) who was Brower’s first yearbook editor and looked-up to him as a mentor throughout his life. Together they established high journalistic standards for others to follow. The winner of this scholarship should show those types of leadership principles as well as a desire to pursue personal growth and professional excellence in the publication fields.
-- The Recommendation Form must be from the Journalism/Yearbook Advisor or English Teacher.
The John Woodcock ('72) Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student athlete that exhibits the same character traits as the scholarship's namesake. John's engaging personality, work ethic, and ability to work with others drew students to him; inside and out of the classroom. Leadership, dedication, enthusiasm, commitment, and participation in, and to, one’s chosen path are the hallmarks of this award.
-- The Recommendation Form must be from a coach of your sport(s) or the athletic director.
J.V. "Pop" Goold was an outstanding educational leader and key figure in the history of Washington High and Fremont Unified School District. While at WHS, he taught Biology, Chemistry, General Science and PE, was promoted to Vice Principal, and was appointed Principal in 1942. He accepted the appointment of full time school district superintendent in 1954. He was a school district employee from 1931 - 1959. He established the Pop Goold trophy to be given every year to the winner of the Washington - Logan football game. Candidates for this award will describe their pesonal goals and commitment to a career in public education.
-- The Recommendation Form must be from a Washington High teacher, counselor or administrator.
Mike Jacinto was an outstanding student athlete in the class of 1971 who believed that the distance between a person and their goals was simply measured by the work one was willing to do to achieve them, and Mike lived this philosophy throughout his life. Mike was a Hall of Fame quarterback at Cal State Hayward, an award-winning business owner and community leader, and the founding father of the Washington High School Alumni Foundation. He was respected by all who knew him for his dedication to his work, clients, colleagues, and the East Bay communities he served.
Candidates for this scholarship will have demonstrated the ability to achieve, excel, and inspire through their example of hard work and dedication in the face of adversity and uncertainty. Passionate, energetic, prepared, coachable, and confident are all terms that would describe the ideal Mike Jacinto Team Player Scholar.
-- The Recommendation Form must be from a coach of your sport(s) or the athletic director.
The recipient of the Steve Barnett Scholarship should be an outstanding student/athlete and citizen. Steve was a White Sweater winner who continued his education at University of Oregon where he was a football and scholastic All-American. He later became a community leader involved in many civic activities through out his adult life. It is our honor to support an exceptional person who embodies the idea of being a member of society has rights, privileges and duties and who is willing to bring his or her talents to better others.
-- The Recommendation Form must be from a Washington High teacher, counselor or administrator.
Belinda Anne Williams graduated from Washington High School in 1991. She participated in cross country worked in the effort to replace the school buildings damaged by the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. She attended Colorado State University and majored in microbiology. During her senior year of college she became ill with two devastating illnesses that were thought to be incurable. Belinda managed to recover and started medical school because she wanted to be a healer. Unfortunately, she was in a terrible bicycle accident in 2011. She never fully recovered, and died in May 2018. This scholarship is to be awarded to an outstanding student, who intends to major in a biological science (biology, microbiology, neuro science, pre-med, pre-vet, molecular biology, biochemistry, bio-engineering, genetics, physical therapy, and other biology based studies. The student should demonstrate leadership, scholastic excellence, and compassion towards those with disabilities.
-- The Recommendation Form must be from a Washington High teacher, counselor or administrator.
Steve Avilla (Class of 1976) was a life long auto enthusiast who owned 27 cars and liked to fix them up, including using his creativity and talent in designing and fabricating custom upholstery. He was also very involved with the Good Guys car shows. The Avilla family established this scholarship to honor Steve’s memory, and support the education of other Washington High seniors with a similar passion.
-- This scholarship will be selected by Auto Shop staff and school administration, no application necessary.
The daughters of Ed and Maureen Kamei established this scholarship in honor our parents. We share their belief in the value of education and pursuit of protean interests as means to holistic human development. Throughout their lives, Ed and Maureen Kamei have dedicated countless hours to students, working hard to provide diverse cultural and educational experiences that empowers student curiosity and respect. Ed and Maureen Kamei ardently endorsed curricular studies in life sciences, international culture and language, and music, as well as extracurricular engagement including women’s athletics, student org clubs, and the WHS marching band.
Our parents were first in their families to attend college and held strong belief that a college education affords young people, particularly women, with opportunities to foster their self-beliefs and cultivate the necessary skills to achieve their highest aspirations.
We intend this scholarship to serve students and their development in the spirit of responsible citizenship, camaraderie, and mutual respect that welcomes the unique contributions of every individual to the greater community.
The Kameis believe that language studies facilitate open-mindedness and expand our worldview. Highly qualified candidates for this scholarship will have diverse academic interests, and demonstrate high engagement and achievement in foreign language, fine arts, and cultural studies and exchange.
-- The Recommendation Form for this scholarship should come from an instructor, counselor or administrator.
Class of 2022
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarship
Masooma Ali ($500) -- University of Manchester, UK; Business & Management
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
JiyaBhatia ($500) -- Rice University; Sociology and Chemistry
Japleen Kaur ($1000) -- Purdue University; Computer Science
Aniket Panda ($500) -- UC Santa Barbara; Political Science
Fred Brower-Doug Ely Journalism-Publications Scholarship
Aniket Panda ($500) -- UC Santa Barbara; Political Science
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarship
Tejas Atmakuri ($500) -- UC Santa Cruz; Business Management - Economics
Chloe Dang ($500) - Texas A&M; Engineering
Steve Barnett Scholarship
Chloe Dang ($500) - Texas A&M; Engineering
Aryan Sripada ($500) -- UC Davis; Cell Biology - Pre-Medical
Belinda Anne Williams Biological Sciences Scholarship
Jiya Bhatia ($500) -- Rice University; Sociology and Chemistry
Tu-Minh Bui ($100) -- UC Davis; Communication
Chloe Dang ($500) - Texas A&M; Engineering
Vignesh Manikandan ($400) -- UC Berkekey; Molecular Environmental Biology
Aryan Sripada ($400) -- UC Davis; Cell Biology - Pre-Medical
Nicholas Tostada ($100) - St. Mary's College; Kinesiology
Ed and Maureen Kamei Family Scholarship
Eileen Nguyen ($2000) -- Ohlone College; Business
Class of 2021
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarship
Sahiti Hibane ($500) -- San Jose State University; Computer Engineering
Sama Setty ($500) -- Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Undeclared
Niva Shrestha ($500) -- Purdue University; Nursing
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
Maya Campos ($500) -- San Jose State University; Aerospace Engineering
Tiffany Kuang ($1000) -- Purdue University; Computer Science
Sara Lowe ($1000) -- UCLA; Theater Design and Production
Iman Yaseen Morshed ($500) -- UC Davis; Civil Engineering
Fred Brower-Doug Ely Journalism-Publications Scholarship
Ashley Tosh ($500) -- Colorado State University, Pueblo; Media Communications - Journalism
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarship
Grace Bergquist ($500) -- California Baptist University; Graphic design & Visual Experience
James “Jimmy” Jones ($500) -- Purdue University; Robotics Engineering
Mike Jacinto Team Player Scholarship
Amelie Ngo ($500) -- UC Berkeley; Environmental Science
Elizabeth Schliz ($500) -- Ohlone College; Sociology
Steve Barnett Scholarship
Chloe Williams ($500) -- Georgetown University; Biology
Belinda Anne Williams Biological Sciences Scholarship
Riley Accurso ($500) -- Mesa College, San Diego; Zoology
Jayati Agrawal ($500) -- University of Pittsburgh; Pre-Med /Neuroscience
Kristi Nguyen ($500) -- San Francisco State University; Pre-Nursing
Abishayan “Abi” Shiva ($1000) -- UC Berkeley; Environmental Science
Ed and Maureen Kamei Family Scholarship
Genesis Palacios ($1000) -- San Jose State University; Business Administration/Human Resources
Alvina Zhan ($1000) -- UCLA; International Development Studies
Class of 2020
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarship
Austin Balentine - ($500) -- Stanislaus State University
Johanna Madueno - ($500) -- San Jose State University; Political Science
Andrea Menchaca ($500) -- Sacramento State University; Business - Finance
Malin Sapkota ($500) -- UCLA; Mechanical Engineering
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
Sanjana Dadi ($1000) -- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Business Administration
Madelyn Szto ($1000) -- Gonzaga University; Business Administration
Fred Brower-Doug Ely Journalism-Publications Scholarship
Cameron Dean ($500) -- Arizona State University; Sports Journalism
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarship
Harneet Dhillon ($500) -- UC Santa Barbara; Political Science
Ajay Vellapayan ($500) -- UC Berkeley; Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Mike Jacinto Team Player Scholarship
Cambria Tomick ($500) -- San Diego State University; Kinesiology
Ryan Wong ($500) -- Cornell University; Engineering
Steve Barnett Scholarship
Lee Morkved ($500) -- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Recreation, Parks & Tour Administration
Angelo Roque ($500) -- Ohlone College; Business Administration
Belinda Anne Williams Biological Sciences Scholarship
Tanisha Katoch ($1000) -- UC Santa Cruz; Technology & Information Management
Zoe McDonough ($500) -- University of Hawaii; Pre-Nursing
Enrique Quinonez ($500) -- Holy Names University; Nursing
Class of 2019
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarship
Ashley Kim - ($500) -- UC Santa Barbara; Sociology
Irene Park ($500) -- US Military Academy, West Point
Shaina Shiva ($500) -- UC Berkeley; Natural Resources/Undeclared
Priveshika Venkat ($500) -- University of Hawaii
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
Zuhair Imaduddun - ($1000) -- Cornell University; Industrial and Labor Relations
Julian Perez ($1000) -- Columbia University; Anthropology
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarship
Franklin Agodi ($500) --San Jose State Univ.; Business Administration
Manasi Patel - ($500) --
Mike Jacinto Team Player Scholarship
Gabriella Motta - ($500) -- Washington State University; Business
Elisa Reclusado ($500) -- San Jose State Univ.; Environmental Studies
Steve Barnett Scholarship
Ryan Ruhany - ($500) -- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Industrial Engineering
Belinda Anne Williams Biological Sciences Scholarship
Maryam Ayyub -- San Jose State Univ.; Nuclear Biology
Steve Avilla Automotive Careers Scholarship
Bryan Arenas
Kevyn Ramirez
Class of 2018
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarship
David Mesropyan - ($500) -- Ohlone Jr. College; Film
Abbas Mahmand ($500) -- Ohlone Jr. College; Engineering
Nicholas Nguyen ($500) -- Cornell University; Communications
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
Nicholas Niera - ($1000) -- CSU Long Beach; Film
Sanjana Rajesh - ($1000) -- UC Santa Barbara; Economics
Johnathan Sampson - ($1000) -- Santa Clara University; Economics
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarship
Nathan Clark ($500) -- Ohlone Jr. College; Business Administration
Sophia Ryals - ($500) -- University of Oregon; Undeclared
Fred Brower-Doug Ely Journalism-Publications Scholarship
Grady Mahusay - ($500) -- Mills College; Business Administration
Pop Goold Aspiring Educator Scholarship
Elana Gladish - ($500) -- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Liberal Studies
Mike Jacinto Team Player Scholarship
Lauren Baglietto - ($500) -- Santa Clara University; Public Health
Jorryn Toverra - ($500) -- UC Santa Barbara
Steve Barnett Scholarship
Benjamin Schneider - ($500) -- Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Economics
Class of 2017
Alumni Foundation School Service Scholarships
Pujita Munnangi - ($500) -- Rice University; Bio-Engineering
Reesa Prescilla ($500) -- Dominican College; Nursing
Ganesh Ramakrishnan ($500) -- UC Irvine; Computer Science
Stephanie Wong ($500) -- Cornell University; Engineering
Carrie Nunes Community Service Scholarship
Preetha Vellayapan - ($1000) -- UC Davis, Psychology
Saras Chen Singh - ($1000) -- University of Missouri, Kansas City; Pre-Med
John Woodcock Athletic Leadership Scholarships
Katie Chen ($500) -- UC Davis; Chemistry
Benjamin Ulrich - ($500)
Fred Brower-Doug Ely Journalism-Publications Scholarship
Saras Chen Singh - ($500) -- University of Missouri, Kansas City; Pre-Med
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Updated: 1/21/2023
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