CSP‑Corcoran awards 3 scholarships to students

August 14, 2024

Scholarship recipients and their nominating staff members.

California State Prison (CSP), Corcoran, employees awarded three scholarships to graduating high school students.

The Corcoran Employee Activity Committee offered scholarships to any staff-nominated 2024 high school graduating students.

Applicants were required to submit an essay answering a few questions as well as taking into consideration their extracurricular activities such as sports, volunteering, clubs, and personal awards or achievements. They also needed to have a 3.0 grade-point average.

In all, 21 applications were submitted and three were selected to receive scholarships.

Winners boasted accomplishments ranging from a grade point average of 4.33, numerous volunteer activities, as well as sports and school club activities.

The winners and the nominating employees gathered Aug. 9 with Warden T.L. Campbell and other staff. They shared stories, advice, laughter, and congratulations for the recipients and their guests.

This year, the committee awarded the $3,000 divided among three scholarships: $1,500 for first, $1,000 for second, and $500 for third.

The Employee Action Committee looks forward to funding and selecting future winners of the Corcoran scholarship program.

Submitted by Lt. Robert Clifton

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