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John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

The scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to graduating senior of Ventura County or current college students who have demonstrated interest and involvement in the welfare of the community through their school and community activities and are pursuing a degree or certification preparatory leading to a career in public service at an accredited community college or four-year college or university in the state of California.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school senior; High School Graduate; Current college student
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Ventura County residents
  • School:
    Graduated from or will graduate this year from any Ventura County high school
  • College:
    Accredited community college or four-year college or university in the state of California
  • Major/Career:
    Pursuing degree or certification preparatory to an occupation related to a life of public service (includes such majors as administration of justice, civics, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education (teaching), global studies, government, healthcare, international cooperation, international relations, journalism, nursing, physician assistant, political science, public administration, public health, public policy, and social work)
  • Extracurricular:
    Demonstrated interest and involvement in the welfare of the community through their school and community activities
  • Other Benefits:
    Prior recipients may re-apply for consideration in successive years

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Discuss how your education will help you pursue a life of public service and explain how your life and values exemplify a sincere concern for the welfare of mankind.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation (at least one must be a current faculty member - a teacher/professor at the school you are currently attending)

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