The Dana Point Historical Society will be awarding two $1000 scholarships honoring prominent women in the history of our community. Doris I Walker was a historian and the author of many books about local history as well as a founding member of the Dana Point Historical Society. Lucy Chavarrias-Saunderson was the matriarch of the El Patio Restaurant family. She went into the restaurant business in 1937 and opened El Patio 1951.
ALL graduating High School students who live in the City of Dana Point (92629 or 92624) and are planning to attend community college, university or trade school in the following year are eligible. Although scholastic achievement is considered, the award is based primarily on need, an interest in history and participation in community service.
The deadline for submitting the application is April 18, 2025. It can be submitted to by email to Heidi Hyde at heidihhyde@gmail.com. Please include a transcript and one or two letters of recommendation along with the application. Click the link for the application.
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