I can make a living with my brain rather than with my back. You have no idea what this means to me, and to my family. I can go to college. You have helped me reach for my dream. You have changed my life. You have opened the doors for my child in ways I could never do on my own.

Thank you.

These are the heartwarming responses we get from students supported by scholarships from VCCF, scholarships established by donors to carry on the oldest of human stories: one generation staking the next. – Hugh Ralston President & CEO of the Ventura County Community Foundation.

From those going to community colleges and nationally ranked colleges, to those pursuing a degree or field of interest, these students from every corner of Ventura County understand the importance of gaining the skills to succeed in life.