The Christopher Wellington Moore Memorial Scholarship
Supporting a student at Skyline High School pursuing a degree in music and/or education
Christopher Wellington Moore (1964-1983) was born and raised in Oakland, CA. From a very young age, Christopher demonstrated a deep love for music, baseball (especially the Oakland A’s) and the outdoors. His mother, Camille Moore, and his grandmother, Aline Lewis Wellington, were both educators, and Christopher well understood the value of education. He was a loving son who deeply cherished his family. Throughout his life, Christopher enjoyed spending time alone, reading books, communing with wildlife, and playing his guitar. Christopher was a proud graduate of Skyline High School.
The Christopher Wellington Moore Memorial Scholarship is a $5,000 award that will be offered annually to one newly graduating Skyline senior who has been accepted to a 4 year university pursuing a degree in music or education. This award is eligible to be renewed for up to 3 additional years.
The Christopher Wellington Moore Memorial Scholarship is open to newly graduating Skyline seniors who have been accepted to a 4 year university pursuing a degree in music or education. Eligible applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Applications will open March 1, 2025 and are due March 31, 2025. Applicants will be notified of a decision by May 1, 2025.
Please follow these steps in order to apply:
- Click here to visit the online application portal.
- Create a login account.
- Complete the online application. Please note you can save a draft of your application and return at a later time before officially submitting it.
Awardees will be selected by the following committee of … :
Fred Brill, Ed.D. – Fred has served in public education as a high school English teacher, principal, and superintendent for 33 years. He earned his doctorate in Education Leadership from UC Berkeley and taught in the equity-focused Principal Leadership Institute for eight years, publishing the text, Leading and Learning. He served as the regional director at NatureBridge, bringing underserved youth to our National Parks and currently sits on the Board of Jimiri, a non-profit dedicated to building friendships, understanding and empathy across racial lines among middle school students. Fred serves as an executive coach, education consultant, and freelance writer.