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Charles K. and Ola I. Gose Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

The Charles K. & Ola I. Gose Scholarship Fund was established to benefit graduating seniors from Channel Islands High School or a Camarillo City resident who is graduating from any Ventura County high school. Applicants must be pursuing study in the fields of Civics, Education (Teaching), or Government (Political Science) at an accredited 4-year college or university.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Graduating senior from Channel Islands High School OR resident of city of Camarillo who is graduating from any Ventura County high school
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.50
  • Financial Need:
    Not Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Enrolling full-time in an accredited 4-year college or university
  • Residence:
    Resident of city of Camarillo
  • School:
    Graduating senior from Channel Islands High School OR resident of city of Camarillo who is graduating from any Ventura County high school
  • College:
    Enrolling full-time in an accredited 4-year college or university.
  • Major/Career:
    Major in Civics, Education (Teaching), or Government (Political Science)

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Applicant essay must address a political, governmental, or community topic. Applicants must show involvement in government, civics, and/or teaching.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    2 letters of recommendation required, at least 1 from a current teacher at the school you attend. You will need the email addresses of your teachers, counselors,professors, employers in order to send them an email request for letters of recommendation. You may request paper letters of recommendation. If you choose to do this, you will upload electronic versions of the letters with your online scholarship application. Please note: VCCF does not accept letters of recommendation from family members of applicants.
  • Other Materials:
    Online Application Form2016 VCCF Financial Aid WorksheetVCCF Scholarship Application Checklist

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