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Eleanor Tillquist Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

Established by George and Eleanor Tillquist, this scholarship is given to a deserving youth pursuing a degree in the medical field. To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of the City of Ventura, currently enrolled in Ventura College, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must demonstrate financial need, and show significant community service.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be currently enrolled in Ventura College
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident of City of Ventura
  • College:
    Must be currently enrolled in Ventura College or CSU-Channel Islands in a medical program and continuing there OR transferring from Ventura College or CSU-Channel Islands to a medical program at a public 4-year college or university in the state of California
  • Major/Career:
    Must pursue a degree in health / medical field
  • Extracurricular:
    Applicants must demonstrate significant community service

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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