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Dorothy Ross Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2024
Closes: 2/12/2025

The Dorothy Ross Memorial Scholarship is available to students who have spent time in the San Luis Obispo Juvenile Detention Services Center in California and have a desire to overcome past obstacles through higher education. Graduating high school seniors, graduates, or GED recipients from a San Luis Obispo County high school in California are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of San Luis Obispo County, California
  • Graduating high school senior, graduate, or GED recipient from a high school in San Luis Obispo County, California
  • Involvement in the Juvenile Justice System including: Spent time in the Juvenile Hall of San Luis Obispo County, California - Been on formal or informal juvenile probation in San Luis Obispo County - Currently attending or have attended court or a community school - Participated in the Youth In Action program or a similar prevention-focused program administered by, or in collaboration with, the Juvenile Justice System in San Luis Obispo County
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Aged 25 or younger
  • Demonstrate life change and a commitment to higher education
  • Overcome past obstacles

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Freshman - Attended College Previously, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Freshman - Attended College Previously, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Maximum Age
    25
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: San Luis Obispo
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity

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