Supporting emerging leaders in Upland, California
The Tom Thomas Leadership and Community Service Scholarship is intended to assist students from Upland who plan to pursue education beyond high school to eventually provide a leadership role in their community.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 5, 2024
This scholarship is supported by the Upland Community Foundation.
We are so grateful for their support! They are managing the donations for the Tom Thomas Leadership and Community Service Scholarship through their Foundation.
Remembering
Tom Thomas
Longtime community leader and advocate Tom Thomas died unexpectedly from a bicycling accident in February 2022. His dedication and service to Upland is immeasurable, including his 20 years as a member of the Upland City Council, four years as an Upland Planning Commissioner and leadership positions with countless organizations that benefited the community and its citizens, including chair of the Upland Community Foundation.
Among his many achievements and accomplishments, Tom co-founded and was an annual participant in the Tour de Foothills, one of the top bicycling events in California. He was on the boards of Foothill Family Shelter, Upland Sister City Association, Upland Police Foundation, Friends of the Upland Library and Cooper Museum. His community service and generosity also aided the Friends of Upland Animal Shelter, Inland Valley Repertory Theatre Ophelia’s Jump, Samaritan Counseling Center, Upland Skate Park, Upland Police Foundation and the Pacific Electric Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail.
With an especially strong interest in water, Tom was president of the boards of the San Antonio Water Company, West End Consolidated Water Company, Six Basins Watermaster and Pomona Valley Protective Association, and he served on the boards of the Agua De Lejos Water Facilities Authority and Chino Basin Watermaster and was a member of the Regional Wastewater Policy Committee under IEUA and the Upland Public Works Committee.
Who should apply?
The Tom Thomas Leadership and Community Service Scholarship is intended to assist students who are or were Upland residents or who attend or attended Upland schools who plan to pursue education beyond high school to eventually provide a leadership role in their community.
Qualifications
Personal Statement
Include a personal statement (maximum 250 words per question) that addresses the following questions:
1. Why would this scholarship be meaningful to you?
2. Have you been involved with any types of community service or leadership activities? If so, please list and explain each role. (optional: include a letter of reference from your supervisor for these activities)
3. What are your future educational and/or career goals?
4. How would this scholarship help you achieve your educational and/or career goals?
Awards
Required Documents
Who should apply?
The Tom Thomas Leadership and Community Service Scholarship is intended to assist students who are or were Upland residents or who attend or attended Upland schools who plan to pursue education beyond high school to eventually provide a leadership role in their community.
Awards
Qualifications
Required Documents
Personal Statement
Include a personal statement (maximum 250 words per question) that addresses the following questions:
1. Why would this scholarship be meaningful to you?
2. Have you been involved with any types of community service or leadership activities? If so, please list and explain each role. (optional: include a letter of reference from your supervisor for these activities)
3. What are your future educational and/or career goals?
4. How would this scholarship help you achieve your educational and/or career goals?
Apply now for the 2024 Scholarship!
Submit online by April 5, 2024 using the button below.
OR you can send it to:
Tom Thomas Leadership and Community Service Scholarship
353 Emerson St., Upland, CA 91784
OR you can email it to:
TomThomasScholarship@gmail.com
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
TomThomasScholarship@gmail.com
Tom Thomas Leadership and Community Service Scholarship
353 Emerson St., Upland, CA 91784