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Background
Mystical Celtic Heart is a family owned Holistic and Metaphysical Store for all your Spiritual and New Age products. Our family business services Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento area. Our owners Richard and Jessica Valencia live and have raised their three children in Elk Grove. Their three children graduated from high schools in Elk Grove. Richard and Jessica not only own their own business but have devoted a majority of their working careers to the Health and Human Services field, serving their community and bringing awareness of cultural differences and socio-economic awareness of the low-income population. The Mystical Celtic Heart Scholarship Program was created because of their belief in giving back to their community and encouraging students along with their families to pursue and achieve their educational goals. Currently four Scholarship Awards are given to senior high school students and first year students currently enrolled in a Los Rios Community College. These awards are based on different academic paths and requirements, and we strongly encourage all students to apply and wish them all the best in their educational endeavors.
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Purpose of Scholarship
Our scholarships are awarded each year to promote:
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Higher Education
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Economic Resilience
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Stronger Communities
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Application Availability and Submission
Applications are available online at https://www.mysticalcelticheart.com/scholarship-program or request an application by emailing scholarship@mysticalcelticheart.com.
NOTE: The online application is a PDF file and requires a special reader application, which may be downloaded from the Adobe Acrobat® site.
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Please answer ALL questions. All information will remain confidential.
Mail or Drop-off your completed application and documentation to:
Mystical Celtic Heart Scholarship Committee
9031 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove, California 95624
Contact us by phone or email for information at:
scholarship@mysticalcelticheart.com
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Application Requirements
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All applications must include the following:
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Unofficial high school or college transcript(s) - copies will be accepted.
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Two letters of recommendation from references who can comment on students Leadership/academic abilities.
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Proof of class enrollment - scholarship check will not be issued unless proof of enrollment is provided.
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Essays must be typed using Arial font type with a font size of twelve (12), double spaced and be at least 300 words.
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Students must title their essay to indicate the essay question they are answering.
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Applicant and parent/guardian must sign application if applicant is under 18.
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Application must be postmarked by June 30, 2023.
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Eligibility
Student must be a High School Senior or equivalent* currently attending one of the following schools:
Elk Grove High Monterey Trail High Las Flores Cosumnes High Pleasant Grove High
Rio Cazadero Florin High Sheldon High William Daylor High Franklin High Valley High
Elk Grove Charter School Laguna Creek High Calvine High
*First year students currently enrolled in a Los Rios Community College
Minimum Required Grade Point Average: 2.5
Financial Requirement: None
Post Secondary Type of School: Los Rios Community College District – American River College, Consumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College
Specific Requirements for Applying:
Juana and Pilar Galindo Memorial Scholarship $500.00 – Juana and Pilar Galindo were of Mexican American heritage. In their early years they were avid farmworkers and worked along side Cesar Chavez. They were very family oriented and promoted family traditions. They always encouraged their eight children and their grandchildren to pursue higher education. This Scholarship is awarded to full-time students attending a school within the Los Rios Community College District. Students must be of Latina or Latino heritage, and first or second generation college students.
Geraldine Hernandez Memorial Scholarship $500.00 – Geraldine Hernandez was a public servant for many years of her life, working for the Yolo County Public Health Department in the medical field. She was a strong advocate in promoting children and family health awareness. She was actively involved in her community and believed in “It takes a community to raise a child”. This Scholarship is awarded to full-time students attending a school within the Los Rios Community College District. Students must be enrolled in classes focused in Nursing, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, and/or related fields.
Kisses, Lucy, and Rookie Memorial Scholarship $500.00 – Kisses was a Bichon Frise/Poodle and loving companion to Thomas Galindo-Valencia, the youngest son of the owners of Mystical Celtic Heart. She loved to sit in your lap and demanded lots of love and attention and sometimes stole your food. Lucy was and Apple Head Chihuahua who disliked everyone as most Chihuahua’s do except for her companion Richard Valencia, one of the owners of Mystical Celtic Heart. Rookie was a Chipoodle (Chihuahua/Poodle), he unconditionally admired his companion Jamie Cox, Mystical Celtic Heart’s crystal guru and filled her life with love and compassion. Mystical Celtic Heart is a pet loving and animal supportive small business. This Scholarship is awarded to full-time students attending a school within the Los Rios Community College District. Students must be enrolled in classes and/or a program focused in Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, and/or related fields.
Mystical Celtic Heart Eclectic Scholarship $500.00 – Mystical Celtic Heart supports and has a strong diverse belief in family, culture, and religion. We are accepting of all races, colors, religions, genders, and sexual orientations. Our business exists to support, educate, and learn from all walks of life. This Scholarship is awarded to full-time students attending a school within the Los Rios Community College District. Students must be enrolled in classes and/or a program focused in Anthropology, Funeral Services and/or related fields.
Attendance Requirement: Full-Time Student (12+ Units)
Additional Qualifications: Submitted essays must be typed using Arial font type with a font size of 12, double spaced and be at least 300 words. Students must title their essay.
Required Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from references who can comment on students Leadership/academic abilities.
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Use of Scholarship
MCH Scholarships shall be used applied towards educational expenses at Los Rios Community College District –
American River College, Consumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, and Sacramento City College
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Please answer ALL questions. All information will remain confidential.
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Notification
Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail in late July 2023. A Scholarship Ceremony will be hosted August 6, 2023 by Mystical Celtic Heart at which time Scholarship awards will be presented to the students.