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SAGE Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation

This scholarship is awarded to deserving students who are graduating from any high school in Ventura County and enrolling in an accredited 4-year college or university or an accredited community college. Though the scholarship is open to applicants majoring in any field, preference in the selection process will be given to those majoring in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, and other language arts. Applicants also be a resident of Ventura County and must demonstrate excellent scholarship, initiative, good citizenship and excellent writing skills.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be High school graduate
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must have demonstrated significant academic improvement during high school
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident of Ventura County
  • School:
    Must graduated from any high school in Ventura County
  • College:
    Must enroll in an accredited community college or four-year college or university
  • Major/Career:
    Any but preference in the selection process will be given to those majoring in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, and other language arts

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    What single most important thing you learned in high school will help you to succeed in college? Essays must be a total of 500-700 words overall.
  • Other Materials:
    Complete VCCF Financial Aid Worksheet

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