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Fishing Heritage Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2024
Closes: 5/31/2024

The Fishing Heritage Scholarship provides financial assistance for college or graduate school in any state to residents of California who have a tie to the fishing industry. Students who participate in community service and extracurricular activities are encouraged to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Descendants of or spouse of a licensed California commercial fisherman; holders of a valid California commercial fishing license; or employees of a vessel licensed by the California Department of Fish and Game for at least the past 5 years
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of California
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree
  • Participation in community service or extracurricular activities

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate 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, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    Minimum GPA
    2
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities
    Affiliations
    California commercial fisherman

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