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The McConnell Foundation Scholarship Program

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About the Scholarship

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

The McConnell Foundation Scholars Program awards students qualified to bring about positive change in their communities. Students who reside or attend high school or community college in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, or Trinity counties in California or attend Big Valley High School in Lassen County, or Hoopa Valley High School in Humboldt County, California, or will transfer from Shasta College or College of the Siskiyous are welcome to apply. Preference is given to those who have overcome significant challenges such as homelessness, participation in the foster-care system, or multi-generational poverty.

Win up to
$30,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Reside or attend high school or community college in Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, or Trinity counties in California **or**
  • Attend Big Valley High School in Lassen County or Hoopa Valley High School in Humboldt County in California, **or**
  • Live or attend school in the counties above and plan to transfer from Shasta College or College of the Siskiyous
  • Graduating high school senior, firsttime college freshman, or junior transfer student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Planning to attend a notfor-profit, public or private college or university as a full-time student
  • Demonstrate financial need (EFC of $6,655 or less) Students related to any McConnell Foundation Board member, Program Services staff member, exempt employee, or current McConnell scholarship selection committee member are not eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to those who have overcome significant challenges such as homelessness, participation in the fostercare system, or multi-generational poverty.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: Shasta, Modoc, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Lassen, Humboldt
    Financial Status
    • Maximum EFC: 6,655

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