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Cheryl Shearer Scholarship

Ventura County Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/13/2025
Closes: 1/15/2026

The Cheryl Shearer Scholarship is awarded to high school graduates or GED recipients from Ventura County in California. Students pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree to become a teacher in English, math, or science are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who have returned to higher education after a gap.

Win up to
$1,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Ventura County, California
  • Graduating senior or graduated from high school, or GED recipient
  • Seeking an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Studying education, English, mathematics, or science
  • Planning a career as a teacher Preference is given to nontraditional/returning students with a minimum of a 2-year education gap.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: Ventura
    Intended Area of Study
    English and Speech Teacher Education, Mathematics Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Mathematics, English and Writing, Education & Teaching
    Minimum GPA
    3

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