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Merfeld Family Foundation Scholarship

Ventura County Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Merfeld Family Foundation Scholarship is offered to graduating high school seniors or current college students in Ventura County, California, attending a college or university seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree. Students whose parents or guardians are diagnosed with ALS are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students from Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, California, or Iowa, students demonstrating financial need, and students with a qualifying GPA.

Win up to
$2,500
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of Ventura County, California
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Child or dependent of an ALS patient Preference is given to students from Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, California, or Iowa, students demonstrating financial need, and students with a minimum 2.75 GPA.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: Ventura
    Situation
    Child of ALS Patient

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