In 1988 the South Tahoe Association of Realtors established a scholarship fund to be awarded in the memory of Barbara Kelly, a past president of the board and a founding member of the STAR scholarship committee. This tradition continues today with a few changes. More graduating seniors in the South Tahoe community are eligible to apply. This change is to demonstrate STAR’s commitment to supporting all youth in the community who wish to pursue higher education.

Below are the minimum qualifications of applicants:

All graduating seniors within the South Shore community, including children of STAR agents and affiliate members, are eligible to apply;

Applicant must be bound for college or trade school;

Applicant is highly encouraged to be active in extracurricular activities and/or community service;

Applicant must submit a letter stating his or her short- or long-term goals;

Applicant must submit an application in writing;

A letter of recommendation must be received from someone other than a relative;

The scholarship committee must interview the applicant.

To donate to the scholarship fund, make checks payable to the South Tahoe Association of Realtors and note “STAR Scholarship Fund” in the memo.

For more information, contact Steve Costanza at (530) 318.0325 or the STAR at (530) 541.7007 or STAOR@STAOR.org.