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Monica Abbott Scholarship

Award Amount
$2,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Community Foundation for Monterey County

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered annually. One award will be provided to a student in Monterey County and one scholarship will be provided to a student elsewhere in the state of California.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a resident of California.
  2. Must be a high school senior or undergraduate at the time of application.
  3. Must demonstrate athleticism and leadership.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.
  5. Must be a woman.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Monica Abbott Scholarship is available for female students in California who demonstrate athletic achievement, leadership, and academic merit. Click here to learn more and to apply today!

Application requirements for the Monica Abbott Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
Additional Information: This scholarship was established by Monica Abbott, a professional softball player and olympic athlete who grew up in Monterey County and attended high school at North Salinas High School. The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to women who demonstrate a combination of athleticism, leadership, and a desire for success matched with the required work ethic. The Community Foundation for Monterey County is home to more than 45 named scholarship funds, all designed to assist students in the local community who are pursuing higher education. Each year, more than 125 individual scholarships are awarded through these funds to a variety of students of diverse backgrounds, interests, and career goals.

Award Amount: Two $1,000 awards.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,000.

About Community Foundation for Monterey County:
Contact Information: Josh Warburg ,Program and Scholarships Officer
Address: 2354 Garden Road Monterey, California 93940

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