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Katherine M. Wakelee Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

This scholarship is awarded to graduating senior from any high school in Ventura County who will pursue a career in Physical or Natural Science and planning to enroll at an accredited four-year college or university or a female Ventura County community college. Preference in the selection process will be given to students who are majoring in biology or a related area and a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Must be graduating senior from any high school in Ventura County
  • College:
    Must enroll at an accredited four-year college or university or a female Ventura County community college
  • Major/Career:
    Must pursue a career in Physical or Natural Science

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    There are specific prompts during the application process. VCCF selection committees consider student essays as narrative pictures of applicants. Essays must be a total of 500-700 words overall.
  • Other Materials:
    Complete VCCF Financial Aid Worksheet

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