Stanislaus Community Foundation to open scholarship application period
The Stanislaus Community Foundation is about to open its scholarship program application period, which will run Thursday through Feb. 27.
The program offers financial aid to county residents pursuing studies at an accredited college, university or vocational college through 55 scholarships. The scholarships have been established by donors including individuals, families and organizations from our community.
Through the foundation’s online application system, eligible applicants are matched to scholarship funds, providing a central application process to simplify access for students. Students qualify if they:
▪ Reside in Stanislaus County
▪ Are enrolled in or plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational college
▪ Plan to be a full-time student
▪ Have an acceptable academic record, maintaining a B average or better during senior year and the year the scholarship is made available
Scholarship recipients are selected on a competitive basis. Some scholarship funds target students with specific areas of interest to the scholarship donor, including high school attended, cultural background, and academic or career focus.
Interested students can apply online by visiting StanislausCF.org. Only one online application form is necessary to apply for scholarships. Be sure to check the eligibility criteria for each award.
Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. Since 2005, Stanislaus Community Foundation and its partners have awarded more than $455,000 to local area students.
Following is the 2015 list of scholarships provided through the foundation. Requirements beyond general qualification are listed.
▪ The Arthur T. & Corinne K. Shields Scholarship requires only general qualifications established by SCF.
▪ The Pat Maciel Lubeck Perpetual Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Ambeck Mortgage Associates is open to a female current or former student of Modesto High School pursuing an education in the field of business or computer science and demonstrating financial need.
▪ The Virginia Azevedo Perpetual Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Ambeck Mortgage Associates is open to a female current or former student of Modesto High School pursuing an education in the field of medicine and demonstrating financial need.
▪ The Diane Bava Amador Scholarship sponsored by Ambeck Mortgage Associates is open to current or former student, female or male, from the Modesto City Schools district.
▪ The Edward T. Taylor Jr. Perpetual Memorial Scholarship is offered in honor of the Modesto High School Class of 1938, to a current or former student of Modesto High pursuing a degree in any field and meeting general qualifications.
▪ The Dr. Larry Cooke Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the San Joaquin Notre Dame Club will be awarded to be a resident of the San Joaquin Valley who is admitted or enrolled at the University of Notre Dame or another Catholic university and pursuing an education in the field of medicine.
▪ The Judy Wiegman Scholarship will offer one or two awards to Stanislaus County students who attend higher-education institutions and who are deemed by the school district to be physically disabled.
▪ The First Tee of Modesto Scholarship will be offered to an active member of The First Tee Program for at least three years prior to applying for this scholarship and meeting general qualifications.
▪ The Dr. Grant E. and Colleen S. Bare scholarship is for a graduating Stanislaus County high school senior who will pursue higher education at Modesto Junior College for two years, with the intent to proceed to a four-year program. Scholarship applicants must pursue education in sciences, medical sciences or mathematics.
▪ The Jane Wynne Woolley Scholarship helps finance higher education for English-language learners graduating from high schools in Stanislaus County. Students also must demonstrate financial need and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
▪ The James McClatchy Modesto Bee Employee Scholarship is available to past or current employees of The Bee, with a minimum of five years of continuous employment, and if a former employee, one who left in good standing. Children or grandchildren of past or current employees are also eligible.
▪ The Ryan Dickerson Scholarship is awarded to deserving Modesto High School students who embody the heart and spirit of Ryan Dickerson, a talented athlete and Modesto High School graduate who died in a swimming accident at a Texas youth camp in 2007.
▪ The Melinda Nielsen Sousa Scholarship offers scholarships for current or former Gregori High School students who meet general qualifications of a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
This story was originally published January 8, 2015 at 1:19 PM with the headline "Stanislaus Community Foundation to open scholarship application period."