Scholarships and Awards

2023 Carlmont PTSA Community Service Scholarship

OPEN NOW – DUE APRIL 25th by 6 pm!

Scholarship Objective

Carlmont PTSA believes that being a positive, contributing member of the CHS and broader community is important. For this reason we offer scholarships to recognize and reward Carlmont seniors who have a demonstrated history of community involvement and volunteerism. The scholarship may be used to help fund attendance at any accredited college or university, community college or trade/technical school.  The recipients of this scholarship will receive $500.

Eligibility Requirements for Applicants

  • Must be a 2023 graduating senior of Carlmont High School
  • Must be a student member of the Carlmont PTSA by April 25, 2023 and prior to submitting an application.  Click HERE to join Carlmont’s PTSA on Totem. (Note:  There is a $20 fee to join.)
  • Must have a demonstrated history of making a difference in our school and/or community
  • Must be planning on attending an accredited college or university, community college or a trade/technical school

Application deadline: 6:00 p.m. on April 25, 2023

Completed applications should be submitted online at:  https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/pnOI21C7bd4 or hand delivered to the PTSA mailbox at the Carlmont Administrative Offices.

Selection and Award Process

Recipients are selected by the Carlmont PTSA Scholarship Committee and up to 10 scholarships will be awarded. Checks will be presented to recipients at the PTSA Honorary Service Awards Celebration in May. A confirmation email will be sent to scholarship recipients in advance and they are asked to prepare a 30 second personal introduction. 

If you have any questions, please contact: Sucharita Puli at psucharita@yahoo.com.

Carlmont PTSA Honorary Service Awards

Details coming soon for Spring 2023.

Each May, Carlmont PTSA hosts a special awards evening to celebrate all who have given service to our students, school, and community. Special honors are awarded to those who have gone above and beyond. The Honorary Service Awards committee asks PTSA members to submit the names of parents, staff, and/or community members who they think have given exemplary service to Carlmont. With each award the PTSA submits a donation to the State PTA HSA Program which provides resources for the California Scholarship and Grant Program.

Golden Oak Service Award
The most prestigious PTA award in California. May be given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in the school or community, strongly contributed to the PTSA, and has been involved in their community. Carlmont PTSA makes a contribution in the amount of $60 in the name of the recipient to the State PTA HSA Program.

Honorary Service Award
May be given an individual in special recognition of outstanding service to children and youth — one who has played a major role for several years on various school and community projects. Carlmont PTSA makes a contribution in the amount of $30 in the name of the recipient to the State PTA HSA Program.

Continuing Service Award
May be given to an individual in special recognition for continued service to children and youth and may or may not have received an Honorary Service Award — one who has served continuously on committees or has worked regularly as a volunteer over several years. Carlmont PTSA makes a contribution in the amount of $30 in the name of the recipient to the State PTA HSA Program.

Very Special Person Award
May be given to an individual for work on a special project or for a unique individual contribution to the school community — for instance, one who has been an outstanding coach, tutor, scout leader, or committee chairperson. Carlmont PTSA makes a contribution in the amount of $15 to the State PTA HSA Program.

In the Spirit of Cooperation
May be given to a group of people who go above and beyond to make good things happen at Carlmont – for instance, requires the cooperation and collaboration of the entire group to achieve success.

Certificate of Appreciation
May be given to an individual who devotes time and energy to Carlmont either as a volunteer or as a paid employee and goes above and beyond the job description.

Teacher/Staff Excellence Award
May be given to a teacher or staff member whose contributions go above and beyond the classroom setting.

Please contact Joe Tolod if you have any questions.