Scholarships

Cheryl Shearer Scholarship

Average Amount of Award
$1,000

Average Number of Awards
1

Financial Need
Yes

GPA Requirement
2.5 GPA

College / Major / Area of Study
Any

Student Profile
Female returning to higher education after gap of at least 2 years; graduate of a high school in Ventura County or holder of a GED in Ventura County or attended (but didn’t complete) college in Ventura County.

Other Special Requirements
For women resuming education/training after a gap in attendance. Letters of recommendation for students not currently in school may not be from current faculty (this is okay). Student essay must explain applicant’s decision to go back to school and describe what she hopes to achieve with her degree or certificate, and explain the importance of seeking this degree/certificate to her future success.