The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is a statewide organization run through the national federation group that promotes and recognizes superior academic achievement, service to the school and community, and leadership. Roseville High School’s CSF is currently advised by teacher Melissa Jones and led by president Ricky Singh and vice president Ela Banerjee.

     “I joined CSF my junior year and what I like about it is that it is an academic honors society for active and academically minded students,” said Singh. “Being a member of CSF looks great on college applications, and gets you special recognition at graduation. Also various community service opportunities are available to members.”

     CSF members do one-on-one tutoring with other students that need help in different subject areas and they also have members who have signed up to help out after school in the Homework Help Center. They are planning to do other projects as well, such as helping out at the North Roseville R.E.C Center, a local group that encourages educational development in disadvantaged youth.

     Also, the CSF officers are planning a field trip to the University of California, Davis; California State University, Stanislaus; and the University of Phoenix and are considering dates sometime towards the end of April. The trip will give students the opportunity to tour campuses and learn the differences between the three college systems.

     “CSF provides an opportunity for our members to think about their future,” said Banerjee. “We provide information on scholarships and the college application process; the more people who join CSF, the more we can do.”

     CSF is currently in the registration process for spring 2010. In order to be a member, students need to apply or reapply each semester using the previous semester’s grades and pay club dues which are $5. Applications for registration are due this Friday.

     “I really admire the students that join CSF because they’re also really involved in other things such as being really focused on their AP classes,” said Jones. “It’s really tough and they work hard.”