The Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation Scholarship Committee have selected their 2021 class of Alan Peterson Scholars. For the 11th consecutive year, four outstanding high school seniors will be awarded $1,000 renewable scholarship for their college education in the field of medicine. The candidates were selected not only for their overall grades but also their participation in the community, leadership, and desire to help their community when they complete their college degrees.

Applications were accepted from students who reside in the cities of Fillmore, Piru, and Santa Paula. Each scholarship recipient went through an application process including submission of personal essay, letters of recommendation, and a board panel interview.

The 2021 class of students who will receive scholarships are from Fillmore High School - Mariam Bazurto, attending UC Davis, Evan Alamillo, attending CSU Channel Islands, Olivia Palazuelos, attending Fresno State, and Estefany Gonzalez, attending Ventura College.

“Every year that we go through the interviews, the bar is raised by the students themselves. All students are so bright and of such high caliber. It makes it hard to choose the finalists.” says Gloria Camarillo, Executive Director for the Santa Clara Valley Wellness Foundation. “The Foundation is able to support local youth in furthering their college education through the generous donations from private and community donors.”

Visit the website www.scvwf.org to find out more information on the various programs for the community.

Medical professionals, have you been wanting to give back to your community and don’t know where to start? We are actively scouting for medical professionals that share the vision of providing the opportunity to youth to experience what the medical field has to offer. Please contact the Executive Director, Gloria Camarillo, telephone 805‐320‐9049 or email gcamarillo@roadrunner.com to discuss the opportunity.