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William A. and Cynthia D. Fairburn Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

This scholarship was established by the Cynthia Fairburn Estate in December 16, 1994 to benefit graduating high school seniors from any Ventura County high school. Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year public or private college or university (no community colleges), pursuing a degree in the field of liberal arts, humanities, or physical or natural science.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating high school seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Residence:
    Residents of Ventura County
  • School:
    Graduating high school seniors from any Ventura County high school
  • College:
    Enrolling full-time at an accredited four-year public or private college or university (no community colleges)
  • Major/Career:
    Undergraduate degree in the areas of liberal arts, humanities, or physical or natural science.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Prior recipients may re-apply for consideration in successive years providing they meet all eligibility criteria.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    2 letters of recommendation required, at least 1 from a current teacher at the school you attend. You will need the email addresses of your teachers, counselors,professors, employers in order to send them an email request for letters of recommendation. You may request paper letters of recommendation. If you choose to do this, you will upload electronic versions of the letters with your online scholarship application. Please note: VCCF does not accept letters of recommendation from family members of applicants.
  • Other Materials:
    Online Application Form2016 VCCF Financial Aid Worksheet

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