About the Association:

The Shannan Price Scholarship Association is a non-profit 501(c)3, founded in 2003 and based in Redwood City, CA.

Founded on the principals that one person can make a difference and impact positive change through athletics, the Shannan Price Scholarship Association was built in honor of the late Shannan Price to recognize young female athletes who contribute positively to their teams and to the individuals around them.  Each year, one athletic scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior athlete from Woodside High School in support of their endeavors to advance their scholastic careers at a four year university.

 

Scholarship Honorees:

Ruth Milne – 2009 Recipient
Ruth is in the process of fulfilling her general education requirements at UCSB before launching into her major in the Film and Media department.  She continues to follow her passion in water polo and recorded a total of 167 saves in her first season as a Gaucho, including a 15-save against US Davis.  Ruth is the starting goalie for her team and recently won the Big West Player of the Week, as the first Gaucho of the Season to receive this honor. 
Nearing the end of her freshman year, Ruth affectionately calls this the most amazing year of her life and is looking forward to the next three years at UCSB and on the water polo team.  
Ruth used the Shannan Price Scholarship to pay for her books and classes and put money toward her housing, as well. 
When I was awarded the Shannon Price Scholarship I was so honored to be representing such an amazing woman and I hope that I can continue her legacy here at UCSB by continuing to play the sport I love. – Ruth Milne, 2009

 

Jenna Lindley – 2008 Recipient
Jenna Lindley was the 2008 Shannan Price Scholarship recipient and used the scholarship award to help with her book expenses and pertinent school supplies.  She recently concluded her second year at Sonoma State University where she had been working on her  general admission studies before declaring her major in Kinesiology, with a focus on sports physical therapy.  She’s continued her athletic endeavors as a member of the SSU Woman's Lacrosse team.

Lacrosse has kept Jenna plenty busy but has also been a huge encouragement in keeping her focused in school allowing her to be successful in her heavy class loads.  The Shannan Price Scholarship has helped Jenna with her book expenses and pertinent school supplies for her first year.   

“I was so honored to receive the Shannan Price Scholarship last year.  It meant a lot to me because Shannan was such an amazing woman and is someone I can really look up to. I can only hope that the next person that receives this scholarship is as honored as I am.” – Jenna Lindley, 2008

Mia Ortiz – 2007 Recipient
Mia Ortiz is the 2007 Shannan Price Scholarship recipient and an all around inspiring young girl.  Just completing her third year at Menlo College, Mia is still an active Volleyball player, Opposite position (right side), and recently helped her team to win their conference and advance to Nationals in Idaho.  In addition to her athletic achievements, Mia also made the Dean’s List in her first couple of years at Menlo and held a consistent 3.0 GPA or higher. 

Mia used the Shannan Price Scholarship to help pay her school expenses throughout the last two years. 

Thank you for choosing me.  It was an honor to receive the scholarship and was definitely on the top of my list for great achievements at Woodside High School.  – Mia Ortiz, SPSA Recipient, 2007

 

Rebecca Seelos – 2006 Recipient
Rebecca Seelos was the first ever to receive the Shannan Price Scholarship award in 2006 because of her demonstration as a positive and shining leader.  Rebecca is attending California State University, Bakersfield and will be graduating this year with a degree in History, and minor in Business. She continues to play water polo, and recently scored against the top-ranking water polo team in the nation, USC.  The Shannan Price Scholarship helped to subsidize Rebecca's tuition!