Dorothy Ross Memorial Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2023

Closes: 2/12/2024

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

Location

Country: US
State: CA
County: San Luis Obispo

Situation

Overcame Adversity

Next Steps

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