Woodside Hospitality Group Scholarship in Memory of Anthony Narigi

Woodside Hospitality Group Scholarship Fund

in Honor of Anthony Narigi

The Woodside Hospitality Group Scholarship Fund (WHGSF) was established in loving memory of Anthony Nicholas Narigi, the son of John Narigi, a respected and long-time employee of Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. This scholarship supports students who plan to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and who are enrolled or plan to enroll in hospitality trade schools, junior colleges, four-year public or private institutions and graduate programs.

Scholarship Amount: Up to $5000.00 (Highest amount awarded will be $5000.00, amounts may be lower)

Number of Awards: Up to five per year

Open for submissions: April 16, 2025; Deadline for submissions - May 15, 2025

Award announcement: no later than by May 31, 2025

Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must reside in Monterey County, San Mateo County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Marin County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Contra Costa County and Santa Clara County
- Applicants must be currently employed in the hospitality profession or applying or enrolled in an educational program pursuing a degree or certificate designed for the hospitality industry, which includes:
  - Hotel/Motel
  - Spa
  - Restaurant
  - Winery
  - Finance and/or Accounting
  - Tourism
- Applicants must have worked a minimum of 250 hours if currently employed in the hospitality industry, or 100 hours if a current student
- Applicants must hold a high school diploma
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Full-time or part-time enrollment at a two or four-year college/university
At time of disbursement, awarded recipients will be expected to provide SVCF (Silicon Valley Community Foundation);
- Verification of acceptance at their university
- Verification of Enrollment
We look forward to hearing from you, and appreciate your honest and straightforward answers so that we may understand your goals and why you are pursuing a hospitality career.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application!
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before the 31st of May 2025.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be sent to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a first-generation college student?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
II. For High School Graduates or soon to be Graduates
High School Attended*
Year of High School Graduation or GED*
Most recent cumulative GPA*
High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held*
Top College Choices*
What is your planned college major or area of study?*
What are you longer term career goals? If you are unsure, just share general or tentative ideas and goals. (200 works max)*

0/200
III. For Currently Enrolled Undergraduates
Name of College/University currently enrolled*
Major/Minor*
Approximate credit hours completed by May 2025*
Current GPA*
School activities, honors, offices held, etc.*
IV. For Graduate Students
Name of College/University Currently Enrolled*
Area of Study*
V. For all Applicants
Briefly share a summary of your circumstances and any unusual challenges you've faced. (300 words max)*

0/300
What are some of your strengths that have helped you through adversity? (200 words max)*

0/200
Please share a little about why/how additional financial support is important for you. *

0/200
Are you currently employed?*
Name of Employer and position held?*
Will you be working while attending college?*

YesNo
If so, will you work

Full-timePart-time
Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself? (Optional, 200 words max)

0/200
VI. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
Essay*

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Please include two letters of recommendation from a school staff member or teacher (can be emails directly to below address if recommender prefers)

High school seniors: Copy of your transcript through 1st semester senior year

Questions or a request for confirmation that your materials have been received can be sent to jfisicaro@woodsidehg.com

*Helpful and appreciated if all documents can be in a single/combined PDF

If you receive an error uploading try converting documents to PDG

Good luck to all our applicants, and thank you for your time and interest in the Woodside Hospitality Group Scholarship Fund in Memory of Anthony Narigi.
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Woodside Hospitality Group Scholarship Fund

in Honor of Anthony Narigi

I. Personal Data

II. For High School Graduates or soon to be Graduates

III. For Currently Enrolled Undergraduates

IV. For Graduate Students

V. For all Applicants

VI. Essay

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature