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Science Matters Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
$1,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Ventura County Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One scholarship will be provided annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must be a resident of Ventura County, California.
  2. Must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student.
  3. Must be majoring in science education or a related field that will lead to a career as a science teacher.

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

Description: The Science Matters Scholarship Fund is provided annually to residents of Ventura County who wish to pursue a career in science education. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher and must be current high school seniors or undergraduate students.

Application requirements for the Science Matters Scholarship Fund are:

  • Essay
  • Application form
Additional Information: Awarded to a Ventura County resident who will graduate this year from a Ventura County high school or who has previously graduated from a Ventura County high school and will enroll/is enrolled at an accredited 4-year college or university in pursuit of a degree to become a teacher at the elementary or high school level with a focus on science education; acceptable majors include liberal studies with a focus on science education, or chemistry, physics, biology, or geology with the intent to become a science teacher. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.2 GPA.

Award Amount: $1,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,000.

About Ventura County Community Foundation:
Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd. Ste. A Camarillo, California 93012

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