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John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship

Ventura County Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The John and Agnes McFarlane Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors or graduates of a high school in Ventura County, California. Students seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in public service fields are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate potential for a public service career through their involvement in school or community activities and the information provided in their application.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.25 GPA ( high school), minimum GPA of 3 ( current college student), minimum GPA of 2.75 ( previous recipient of the scholarship)
  • Resident of Ventura County, California
  • High school senior or graduate
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying in a field related to occupation related to a life of public service, including healthcare, political science, journalism, education, and social services.
  • Planning to attend school in California
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students who demonstrate potential for a public service career through their involvement in school or community activities and the information provided in their application.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: Ventura
    Intended Area of Study
    Social Work and Youth Services, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Education & Teaching, Global & Cultural Studies, Political Science and Government, Health Professions, International Relations, Journalism, Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy and Social Services, Physician Assistant
    Minimum GPA
    3

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