HN Charles "Otter" Sare Foundation, Inc.

Hemet High Scholarship Details

Charles “Otter” Sare was a graduate of Hemet High School and a member of the Future Farmers of America. He had a dream to become a paramedic and to fulfill that dream he joined the United States Navy to serve this country as a Navy Corpsman. While deployed in Iraq he had the opportunity to provide medical care to his fellow soldiers as well as to the people of Iraq, by doing so he achieved his dream of being a paramedic. Unfortunately he lost his life in defense of this great nation and in helping the people of Iraq gain the freedoms that we enjoy due to democracy. “Otter” was a loving, compassionate and giving person and it is for this reason that the HN Charles “Otter” Sare Scholarship Foundation was formed, “in an effort to never stop giving to others and to help others achieve their dreams”.

The HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation believes in helping others achieve their educational aspirations. The HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation encourages students from Hemet High School, Hemet, California to pursue higher education following graduation from high school. To help students achieve their pursuits the Foundation will award $1,000.00 scholarships for one academic year. The scholarship(s) can be used for tuition and fees and/or books at any accredited college or university. Checks will be made out to the college or university on behalf of the scholarship recipient(s).

Applicant Eligibility:

1. Applicants must be attending Hemet High School, Hemet California. At the time of application they must be in their Senior Class year and eligible for graduation.
2. Applicants must have an overall grade point average of at least 2.8.
3. Applicants must be or have been involved in Future Farmers of America or the ROTC during at least two years of their High School education. This requirement can be fulfilled at other high schools that the recipient has attended.
4. Applicants must plan to enter an accredited college or university and must enroll full time beginning the Fall Semester of the year that the scholarship is awarded.
5. Applicants must have demonstrated community involvement.
6. Applicants must be U.S. Citizen or legal residents with proof of citizenship or residency.
7. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need for the award as set forth by the scholarship process of Hemet High School.
8. Applicants are not entitled to the award if receiving a full scholarship to the accredited college or university that they will attend.
9. Applicants must obtain and complete an application provided by the Hemet High School ASB Program.
10. Applicants must complete the essay requirement as set forth by the Hemet High School Scholarship application.

Selection and Verification Process:

The final responsibility for selecting recipients for the HN Charles “Otter” Sare Scholarship will be representatives of Hemet High School, Hemet California. The decisions of these representatives are final.

The scholarship will be awarded for the Fall semester/quarter of the current year. The checks will be issued upon receipt of verification of full time enrollment in an accredited college or university. Verification is due and must be received as soon as a student is enrolled and in any event not later than September 16. Checks will be made out to the college/university on behalf of the scholarship recipient. The recipient(s) will be notified by representatives of Hemet High School of the award of the scholarship.

Forfeiture Awards:

Students who do not complete the required information, who fail to submit verification of enrollment, who fail to enroll as full time students for the Fall term immediately following receipt of the award or who fail to provide timely verification may forfeit their award. Due to budget limitations the HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation cannot hold over or delay awards from one academic term to another.

Program Limits:

1. The HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation retains the right to change or terminate this program at any time, without notice.
2. The HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation is not responsible for lost applications, lost verifications of enrollment, or information or materials misplaced or delayed through the mail or other delivery processes.
3. Once submitted, all information and materials become the property of the HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation, and will not be returned. All information will be kept confidential.
4. By accepting the scholarship award, the recipient grants the HN Charles “Otter” Sare Foundation the right to use the name and photograph of the recipient on their website and other promotional materials as the Foundation sees fit.

How to Apply:

1. Carefully complete the application, listing all the pertinent facts relating to your personal and academic achievements. The Scholarship Applications are available through Hemet High School ASB Program.
2. Return the completed application and all other information including proof of citizenship/legal residency to Hemet High School ASB Program. Applications must be returned no later than December 18.