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USI Awards $124,000 in Scholarships to 39 Yreka High School Graduates at 65th Annual Top 100 Honor Program

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United Scholarships, Inc. (USI) awarded 39 scholarships totaling $124,000 to Yreka High School graduates during the 65th Annual Top 100 Honor Program on May 20, 2026.

- The program, held at the new Yreka High School Gymnasium, also recognized the top 10% of the Class of 2026 with embossed Hydro Flasks. - USI has distributed nearly 3,500 scholarships totaling almost $4.9 million since its founding in 1964.

- Additional support came from a new partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, providing nine more scholarships worth $22,800. - Alumni scholarships are also available, with a deadline of July 10, 2026, for continuing students.

The event, presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Yreka and the Rotary Club of Montague, continues USI's mission of easing the financial burden of higher education for local students.

This story was originally reported by siskiyou. Read the original article here.

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