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Science Matters Scholarship

Ventura County Community Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

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

The Science Matters Scholarship is available to residents of Ventura County, California, who wish to pursue a career in teaching at the elementary, middle, or high school level. High school seniors or undergraduates seeking a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, earth science, elementary or high school education, geology, or physics are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.20 GPA
  • Resident of Ventura County, California
  • Graduating senior or graduated from a high school in Ventura County, CA
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • Studying biology, chemistry, earth science, elementary or high school education, geology, or physics
  • Pursuing a career in elementary, middle, or high school level teaching
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: Ventura
    Intended Area of Study
    Elementary Education, High School Education, Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Earth Science, Physics
    Minimum GPA
    3.2

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