2007/2008
Delta King Scholarships
For Graduating High School Seniors
of a Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado or Placer County
(CA) High School (Public or Private)

The Board of Directors of the Riverboat Delta King Inc. announces the Fifth Annual Delta King Scholarship Competition for two five hundred dollar ($500.00) scholarships for graduating seniors from Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado or Placer High Schools. The Scholarships are named in honor of Edmund and Zize Coyne, the parents of the owners of the Delta King. Both scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior attending a 4-year college or university, a 2-year community college or an accredited vocational school

The Board is thankful for the continuous support that the Sacramento community has given the Delta King in all facets. In addition to a 44-room hotel with meeting and banquet space, the Delta King is home to the award winning Pilothouse Restaurant, the acclaimed Delta King Theatre and the Suspects Mystery Dinner Theater.

Riverboat Delta King, Inc.
Board of Directors
Charles B. Coyne
Edmund J. Coyne
Christopher B. Coyne
Michael A. Coyne
Jeanne Coyne


On Thursday, June 29, 2006, the Delta King awarded Michael Lynch from Valley High School the 2005/2006 Edmund J. Coyne Sr. Scholarship. Mr. Lynch plans to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas this fall. Ms. Irene Yeager, graduate of Visions in Education, was awarded the 2005/2006 Zize Blanc Coyne Scholarship. Ms. Yeager is planning to attend American River College this fall.

Our 2006 Delta King Scholarship winners were honored at a breakfast reception on board the historic paddlewheeler.



Michael Lynch and Irene Yeager receive their scholarship awards from Delta King President and General Manager Michael Coyne.

OUR HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHAEL AND IRENE!

Description of the Scholarships

Zize Coyne Scholarship
One scholarship of $500.00 to a graduating senior who will attend a 2 year community college or accredited vocational school in the year in which the scholarship is given. The $500.00 scholarship amount may be applied over two years, but continuous enrollment is required. (Enrollment in summer school is permitted but not required).

Edmund Coyne Sr. Scholarship
One scholarship of $500.00 to a graduating senior who will attend a 4 year college or university in the year in which the scholarship is given. The scholarship may be used for tuition and/or books.
Other Scholarship Requirements

Applicant must submit an application with a copy of their transcript with a minimum of seven semesters. A certified copy is NOT required.

Applicant must have an overall academic grade point average of 3.0 and a citizenship grade no lowers than a C throughout the seven semesters.

Applicants are required to write an original essay answering the following question: Now What? Essay can be about yourself, the state of the economy, politics or what ever might interest you. Essays may be serious or humorous but may not exceed 250 words.

Scholarship awards will be determined based upon neatness, academic and citizenship grades and other application information. Additional sheets, if any, are to be securely attached to the back of the application and have the applicant’s name clearly marked on each page.

Applications must be delivered by U.S. mail. Applications hand delivered will not be considered. Regardless of postmark, applications must be received between January 1, 2007 and March 31, 2007.


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