# Jack and Ellie Matranga Scholarship

> Up to $1,500 from Sacramento Region Community Foundation. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/jack-and-ellie-matranga-scholarship
- Provider: Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,500
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://www.sacregcf.org/students/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Jack and Ellie Matranga Scholarship is a regional program administered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. This scholarship is designed for graduating high school seniors who reside in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, or Yolo counties. To qualify, applicants must plan to pursue a degree or certification in mass media at an accredited vocational school or a two- or four-year college or university. 

To apply, candidates must register on the provider's online scholarship portal and complete a general application. The selection process evaluates applicants based on academic performance, requiring a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, as well as demonstrated financial need. As part of the application process, students must provide their academic transcripts and may need to submit a personal essay, references, and financial documentation. This financial requirement is verified through a submission summary report from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application. The award amount is $1,500. See the official page for current dates and deadlines.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 3
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school
- Must attend a high school in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, or Yolo counties and study mass media.

## How to apply

Submit your application online via the foundation's scholarship portal, including academic transcripts and financial need documentation.

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