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Scholarship Application

 
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Scholarship Application

Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.  We believe that by investing in our students, we are investing in a brighter future for Stanislaus.

Stanislaus Community Foundation uses a common, online application for scholarship funds that accept applications through our office. For most of our scholarships, but not all, applicants must be residents of Stanislaus County.

THe 2024 application cycle is open Monday, January 1 through Friday, March 29.


 

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“I want to thank you for giving me that serving of hope; for giving me a chance, a shot. Because in giving me that, I’m being told that I really was made for this and I really am making the best decisions. I’m being told it will be alright. And in saying that, I’m saying it’s a lot more than about the money. “

Read Fern’s full letter click here

 
 

We are Proud to Administer the Following Scholarship Funds

 
 
 
 

Bob Boggeri Farms Fund (2019)

Open to students planning to pursue a degree in Ag or Horticulture. Must be a FFA member and demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students from Hughson.

Award Amount: $1,000

 

Chiton Society Scholarship (2006)

Open to graduating female seniors of Grace M. Davis High School, enrolled in an accredited higher education institution and entering the "helping" profession (i.e. nursing, medicine, teaching, social services, etc.).

Award Amount: $1,000

 
 
 
 

David W. Moore Memorial Scholarship (2018)

Open to graduating seniors from Atwater, Golden Valley and Oakdale pursuing a degree in agriculture, ag-related fields, animal science or teaching or primary healthcare. Students must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and have a 2.5+ GPA.

Award Amount: $2,500

 

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be students currently enrolled in a teaching credential program, current student teachers, current teacher interns, students enrolled in a speech therapy program, or students enrolled in a school psychology program. Colleges considered: CSU Stanislaus, U.C. Merced, U.O.P., UMass Global, Teachers College of San Joaquin, Sacramento State University and CSU East Bay.

Award Amount: $3,000

 
 
 
 
 

Diane Bava Memorial Scholarship (2012)

Sponsored by Amador Family Scholarship Fund, this scholarship is open to current or former Modesto City School District students.

Award Amount: $1,000

Dr. Grant E. & Colleen Bare Scholarship (2012)

Open to current Modesto Junior College students and Stanislaus County students planning to transfer to a four-year college and pursue a degree in the fields of science, medical sciences and/or mathematics.

Award Amount: Up to $3,500

 
 
 
 
 
 

Dr. Larry Cooke Memorial Scholarship (2004)

Open to students enrolled at the University of Notre Dame, or another Catholic university, planning to pursue a degree in the field of medicine. Must have a B-average or higher.

Award Amount: $500

Earl Pride Scholarship (2018)

Open to Stanislaus County employees and their children/step-children. Employee must work 24+ hours per week on a regular basis.

Award amount: $1,000

 
 
 
 
 
 

Edward T. Taylor, Jr. Perpetual Memorial Scholarship (2003)

In honor of the Modesto High School Class of 1938, this scholarship is open to current or former students of Modesto High School with a B-average or higher.

Award Amount: $500

Elizabeth Jane Smyth Memorial Scholarship Fund (2018)

Open to Beyer High graduates pursuing a degree in STEM fields. Preferences given to females with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Student must demonstrate financial need and strong community involvement.

Award Amount: $2,000

 
 
 
 
 
 

Evelyn A. Hanshaw Scholarship Fund (2007)

Open to graduating high school seniors who attended Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School. Must attend a 4-year university.

Award Amount: $350–$1,000

First Tee of Central Valley (2006)

Open to current/active members of The First Tee program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

Award Amount: $2,000

 
 
 
 
 
 

Gemperle Family Farms (2016)

Open to children and grandchildren of Gemperle Family Farms employees. Employees must have three-plus years of continuous employment. Must be attending accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.

Award Amount: $1,000–$3,000

The James McClatchy Bee Scholarship (2013)

Open to past or current employees of the Modesto Bee or their children or grandchildren (must have been an employee for at least 5 years of continuous employment). Must be attending accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.

Award Amount: Up to $3,500

 
 
 
 
 
 

Jane Wynne Woolley Scholarship (2013)

Open to English Language Learners demonstrating financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000-$2,200

Jim & Betty Lilly Scholarship Fund (2017)

Open to students from Stanislaus and Calaveras County who have attended a continuation high school, including those who have returned to and graduated from traditional high schools or attending a Vocational School

Award Amount: $1,000

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Maralyn J. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund

Available to Modesto City Schools high school seniors or graduates of Modesto City Schools who demonstrate financial need and participated in performing arts while in high school.

Award Amount: Ranges from $1,000 to $2,500

Martella Family Scholarship (2016)

Open to children and grandchildren of current Martella Family Farms employees with a 2.5 GPA or higher. Employee must have three-plus years of employment. 

Award Amount: $500–$1,000

 
 
 
 
 

Pat Maciel Lubeck Perpetual Memorial Scholarship (2005)

Sponsored by Amador Family Scholarship Fund, this scholarship is open to current or former female Modesto High School students pursuing a degree in business or computer science. Must demonstrate financial need. 

Award Amount: $1,000

Rick “Ricky” Trevino Scholarship

Open to Modesto High School students. Must demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000

 
 
 
 

Richard & Dolla Squires Memorial Music Scholarship (2018)

Open to graduating high school seniors pursuing a degree in music and demonstrating financial need. Preference given to students with a strong background in music.

Award Amount: $1,000

 

The Rose Family Scholarship (2019)

Open to students planning to pursue a degree in math or science. Must demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount: $2,000–$3,000.

 
 
 
 
 

Ryan Dickerson Academic Scholarship (2007)

Open to Modesto High School students who embody the heart and spirit of Ryan Dickerson. Preference given to International Baccalaureate students. 

Award Amount: $1,000

The Sammy Jenkins Math Scholarship (2009)

Open to Davis High School graduating seniors who demonstrate an outstanding ability in mathematics.

Award Amount: $1,500

 
 
 
 

Scholarship Athletes of Stanislaus - Formerly Tom Mellis Memorial

Open to high school graduating seniors participating in a Varsity sport. Must demonstrate strong academics, leadership qualities, and community service.

Award Amount: $2,500

Stanislaus Futures Scholarship (2016)

Open to current graduating Stanislaus County high school seniors participating in a college readiness and/or mentorship program and pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution. Must be a first gen college student and demonstrate financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000–$2,200

Stanislaus Futures is generously supported, in part, by an anonymous fundholder, The Arthur T. and Corinne K. Shields Fund, The Zwahlen Family Fund, the NOZ Fund, and the Virgil A. Farquhar, Jr. Trust. Scholarships are renewable up to 2 years.

 
 
 
 

Virginia Azevedo Memorial Scholarship (2005)

Sponsored by the Amador Family Scholarship Fund, this scholarship is open to current or former female students of Modesto High School who are pursuing an education in the field of medicine and that demonstrate a financial need.

Award Amount: $1,000