CSU Captain’s Foundation Scholarship for Continuing Avalon High School Alumni Scholarship

The Captain’s Foundation was established by Cap Perkins in 1998 to support educational and community opportunities for Avalon youth. Cap, a Navy diver who came to Avalon after World War II, built a life on Catalina Island through hard work and perseverance. Known for his generosity, he often provided quiet financial help to those in need and supported local students with college expenses. Before his passing in 2012, Cap ensured his legacy of community giving would continue through The Captain’s Foundation, which provided more than $1 million in scholarships and support to community organizations. A scholarship endowment was created in 2025 to continue the legacy of Cap Perkins to support Avalon High School graduates pursuing higher education at CSU campuses.

Up to 5 scholarship recipients will receive a minimum of $2,000.

APPLICANTS MUST

  • Be graduates from Avalon High School, 200 Falls Canyon Road, PO Box 557, Avalon, California 90704.
  • Be in good academic standing.
  • Be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent undergraduate or graduate student in any major field at Fresno State and remain a full-time Fresno State student during the 2026/2027 academic year.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completing the general scholarship application on this site, applicants must provide a brief personal statement answering the following questions:

  1. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
  2. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
  3. Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
  4. Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped others in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 3, 2026

Please direct all questions to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Phone Number: (559) 278-2182

Award
$2,000.00
Scopes
CSU Systemwide Scholarships
Deadline
04/03/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you an Avalon High School Graduate?
    • Did you graduate from Avalon High School, 200 Falls Canyon Road, PO Box 557, Avalon, California 90704?
    • When did you graduate from Avalon High School?
  2. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
  3. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
  4. Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
  5. Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped others in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?