California Destination Imagination offers 2 scholarships annually!

Justin Kissel Scholarship

This $500 scholarship has been established to assist one or more deserving students who have demonstrated Justin’s spirit of volunteering and serving the community continue their education.


Justin Kissel gave his time and energy freely and unconditionally to our community and numerous charitable organizations. Justin never knew a stranger. He was always looking for ways to assist others and make their lives easier. Justin was quick to volunteer to help anyone, even the friends he had yet to meet. Since Justin enjoyed a good challenge, he accepted the tremendous task of training the Regional Score Room Challenge Masters as well as organizing and running the Score Room for the California Creativity State Tournament from1999 through 2001. He did this with style, grace, and wisdom far beyond his 17 years. As a State Challenge Master, Volunteer, and Friend, Justin was impressive and a true inspiration to all who knew him. He gave selflessly and generously to society and our community until his untimely passing December 24, 2002.

Eligibility

● California high school seniors seeking, or college/university students continuing, a post- secondary education.

● Students who have volunteered their time and energy for their community and California Creativity, Inc.

● Previous recipients are not eligible.

California Creativity Essay Scholarship

This $500 scholarship has been established to assist one or more deserving students students achieve their educational goals.

This year, the scholarship will be awarded based on a “Creative Essay” written and submitted by applicants.


The California Creativity Association is a non-profit corporation, working as an Affiliate of Destination Imagination®, Inc., to offer a creative problem-solving program within the state. Together, the two organizations nurture and celebrate creativity, develop team problem-solving skills, and promote divergent thinking for participants of all ages throughout California. The California Creativity Association encourages people to seek help when acquiring skills and to look within themselves for inspiration. With the skills of creativity, self-respect, cooperation, and understanding of others, participants will use their knowledge to travel uncharted paths to help make the world a better place in which to live.

Eligibility

● To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have participated as a team member on a California Creativity Destination Imagination competitive team for at least one Destination Imagination program year.

● Applicants must be a California High School senior, or California college/university student continuing, a post-secondary education. Previous recipients are not eligible.

Prepare for a bright future with DI!

Further scholarship opportunities can be found on the international Destination Imagination webpage!