Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship

The Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship was established in 2001 through the Trust of Mrs. Hazel Reed Baumeister, a longtime resident of Burlingame who worked as confidential executive secretary to United States Senator Pat McCarran of Nevada from 1933 to 1939. This scholarship program supports high school graduates of high academic achievement who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance. The selection committee evaluates applicants based on academic promise, documented perseverance in activities outside the classroom, the quality of the personal statement, and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment, and commitment to serving the community. The scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors or graduates from public or private high schools in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled as full-time students in a four-year college or university.