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Leo and Rita Vanoni Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

The scholarship is administered by Ventura County Community Foundation and is given to deserving graduating high school senior in Ventura County who will pursue a degree in agriculture or a related area of study under the agriculture major at an accredited community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university to attend full-time as a candidate for an undergraduate degree. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate an interest in agriculture and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduating high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.75
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Must be graduating high school senior in Ventura County
  • College:
    Must enroll in an accredited community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year college or university to attend full-time as a candidate for an undergraduate degree
  • Major/Career:
    Must pursue a degree in agriculture or a related area of study under the agriculture major
  • Extracurricular:
    Applicant must demonstrate community service
  • Miscellaneous:
    Applicant must demonstrate an interest in agriculture

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Tell us what prompted you to pursue a career in agriculture, explain what you plan to do following completion of your studies, and how your work will benefit the community. Essays must be a total of 500-700 words overall.
  • Other Materials:
    Complete VCCF Financial Aid Worksheet

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