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Foundation Scholarships 2007-08
Information below is updated each January for the current
scholarship year.
For current information, and/or to apply online, visit the
application website.
AAUW, Citrus Heights Branch
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 3
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Female, single parent or head of household. (2) Financial need.
Allen J. Chinn Memorial
Award Amount: 2000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Additional Information: (1) Participation in college/community activities.
Alzheimer's Aid Society
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: GERONTOLOGY
Additional Information: (1) Demonstrated interest in career in Gerontology. (2) 6 units in Gerontology completed (3) Financial need.
American Building Supply
Award Amount: 2000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: CARPENTER APPRENTICE, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY,
Additional Information: 1) Preference given to students in the Carpenters Apprenticeship program or students pursuing a career in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
American River College Alumni Association
Award Amount: 400
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Student must complete 18 units by end of spring semester. (2) One-page typed essay. (3) Two letters of recommendation; one from ARC instructor and one from an employer or community member. (4) Return all documents to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
American River College Foundation
Award Amount: 1500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Participation in at least one volunteer activitiy and provide a statement explaining what you did.
American River College Management Association Scholarship
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information:
American River College Retirees Association
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Applicants goal must be to obtain an AA and then transfer to a four-year institution. (2) Must carry a minimum of six units per semester. (3) Applicant must submit a one-page typewritten statement describing educational and career goals and how this award would benefit them in achieving these goals. (4) Submit all supplemental documents to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
American River College Student Nurses’ Association Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA:
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: Nursing
Additional Information: Current member of ARC's Student Nurses' Association. Essay of 300 words or less. Essay topic is: "How has or will the Student Nurses' Association contribute to your success as a student nurse".
American River Hospital Foundation Endowment
Award Amount: 1100
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NURSING, SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING, RESPIRATORY CARE
Additional Information: (1) Financial need.
ARC Classified Senate Scholarship
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.8
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Scholarship will not be based on financial need (2) Typed essay on how the scholarship will help with educational goals (3) One letter of recommendation is required related to your academic goal. (4) Applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 units toward their degree objective at American River College or any ARC Outreach Center.
ARC Patrons
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 3.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Demonstration of financial need (2) Participation in college and community activities.
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure Athletic Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Student must provide proof of financial need by noting this in their application essay 2) Student must show past and current participation in a college sanctioned athletic program 3) Student must provide a letter from their ARC coach as proof that they are in an ARC Athletic program.
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure Business Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: BUSINESS
Additional Information: 1) Student must provide proof of financial need by noting this in their scholarship application; 2) Student must provide proof of acceptance to a four-year institution
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure Head of Household Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Recipient must be a single parent, head of household (with children) with defined educational goals 2) Student must provide proof of financial need by noting this in their scholarship application.
Arden Arcade Rotary Foundation Ray McClure Vocational Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Additional Information: 1) Student must provide proof of financial need by noting it on their scholarship application; 2) Student must provide proof of acceptance to a four-year institution.
Arden Arcade Rotary Ray McClure Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES, GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER
Additional Information: 1) Student must demonstrate financial need in their scholarship applicatio; 2) Student must provide a copy of their acceptance letter to a four-year institution.
Armando Magri Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Applicants must have taken or be enrolled in a welding class offered by the art department.
Asian/Pacfic American Faculty, Staff & Administrators
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Demonstrated commitment to Asian/Pacific American community, or provide additional letter of support by an Asian/Pacific American faculty, staff or administrator of American River College. 2) All supplemental materials need to be submitted to the Career Center by the filing deadline 3) The selection committee reserves the right to no award this scholarship if the candidate pool is too small.
Bernice Garson Slater Memorial
Award Amount: 900
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information:
Bertram and Lillie Graves Memorial
Award Amount: 150
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: , NOT APPLICABLE,
Additional Information: (1) Preference given to students from underrepresented groups.
Bill J. Priest
Award Amount: 450
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Graduating student who has received a Distinguished Service Award while at ARC (2) Leadership in student government, athletics or other forms of student involvment.
Bud Gardner Writing For Publication
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Student must be planning to pursue a career as a freelance writer. (2) Must submit a writing sample of either fiction or nonfiction (no poetry) not to exceed 2,000 words. (3) All supplemental materials need to be submitted to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
C.L. Shelley Foreign Language Scholarship
Award Amount: 400
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: Foreign Language
Additional Information: (1) Be in good standing at ARC. (2) Must have completed 12 units of fireign language at ARC with a 3.0. (3) Applicant must submit a realistic statement about self including past achievements and interest in the field of foreign language.
California Retired Teachers Association, Division 75
Award Amount: 1500
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Financial Need.
California Retired Teachers Association, Division 75
Award Amount: 1500
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: COMPUTER/MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCIENCE, ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY,
Additional Information: (1) Financial Need. (2) Preference given to a student pursuing a technical/vocational degree.
California Retired Teachers Association, State Capital Division
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER, LIBERAL ARTS,
Additional Information: (1) Intention of becoming a teacher. (2) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.(3) Financial need. (4) 30 transfer units completed.
Carmel Lea, Megan Hadley, Kristi Blake Memorial Music Industry
Award Amount: 380
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: MUSIC, BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT
Additional Information: 1) Student must be a Commercial Music major in an AA or Certificate program. 2) Please provide verification from either music professors Eric Chun or Merlyn Van Regenmorter that state that you are a Commercial Music major, this can be through a recommendation letter or an additional statement
Caterpillar Dealer Excellence Scholarship
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Number of Scholarships:
GPA:
Continuing Student/Transfer:
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Additional Information:
Charles Borowiak Gerontology Scholarship
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: GERONTOLOGY
Additional Information: (1) Completed a minimum of 9 units toward AA in Gerontology and may include required GE courses. (2) Submit a one-page typed statement about education and career goals to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Charles D. Miller Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 350
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS,
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed Math 9B with a B or better.(2) Provide one additional letter of recommendation from an ARC faculty faculty member.(3) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Charles Honnold Memorial
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Student must have completed at least 12 units of ESL prior to application 2) Student must be currently enrolled in 4 units of ESL 3) Student must have a 3.5 GPA in ESL. 4) Preference given to students not currently receiving financial aid. 5) Submit a 250-word written statement describing future educational/vocational goals. 6) Submit any supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Chemistry Department Sophomore Award
Award Amount: 450
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING
Additional Information: (1) Student must have a majority of their science coursework in Chemistry. 2) Must have completed the organic series of courses in Chemistry
Christiane G. Morgan Memorial
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
Additional Information: 1) Preference given to a student studying French.
Cindy Schiefer Memorial/Student Nurses Association
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NURSING
Additional Information: 1) Must provide proof of being an active student nurse association member 2) Must participate in community Service 3) Must demonstate leadership in and out of class
Citrus Heights Chamber Of Commerce Business
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: BUSINESS
Additional Information: (1) Submit a resume and proof that you or your parents are residents of Citrus Heights. (2) Turn in all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the online scholarship program filing deadline. (3) Up to three finalists may be asked to an interview by three members of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. (4) You may be asked to a chamber luncheon to accept the award.
Crossroads Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Applicant must have been diagnosed with mental illness. (2) Applicant must currently be enrolled in the Sacramento County Mental Health System and be a client of one of the following: Human Resource Consultants (HRC) , Transitional Living and Community Choices (TLCS) , El Hogar, Visions, or Turning Point. (3) Applicant should address this in their statement, but official verification will be done by the scholarship selection committee. (4) Applicant must currently be enrolled in a program at ARC with the purpose of improving current work position or skill, or enrolled in a program to enter the work force within two years from receipt of the scholarship.
Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management Merit Scholarship
Award Amount: 100
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: HOSPTIALITY MANAGEMENT, CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT,
Additional Information: (1) Participation in college and community activities is preferred. (2) Goal to work in the foodservice industry. (3) Applicant must write a brief statement outlining both their aspirations and past experience in food related college & community activities.
David & Eloise Janecke Trust
Award Amount: 350
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transfer or Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information:
David A. Higgs Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information:
Donna and Jerry White Nursing
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NURSING
Additional Information:
Donnie Gilman Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Applicants who have overcome obstacles (2) Provide a letter of verification from teacher, counselor, social worker or physician that states how the applicant has overcome obstacles (3) Financial need (4) All supplemental materials need to be submitted to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Dorothy Edwards Memorial - Internship
Award Amount: 2520
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: OFFICE ADMINSTRATION
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed 6 units in one of the Office Administration options. (2) A letter of recommendation from an Office Administration Instructor. (3) Typing skills must be verified in the letter of recommendation. 4) A supplemental application is required from the Computer Science and Information Technology division. (5) This is a work scholarship. You will work 360 hrs (10 hrs/per week at $7.00 per hour for a total of 360 hours which equals $2,430.00.
Dorothy Edwards Memorial - Office Administration Scholarship
Award Amount: 1250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: OFFICE ADMINSTRATION
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed 12 units in one of the Office Administration options with a GPA of 3.0. (2) One additional letter of recommendation from an Office Administration faculty member. (3) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Dorothy Patterson Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3.2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NURSING, GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER,
Additional Information: (1) Participation in college/community activities preferred. (2) Financial need.
Dr. Fred Hedglin Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 350
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING, GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER, LIBERAL ARTS
Additional Information:
Earth Science
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: NOT APPLICABLE
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING
Additional Information: 1) Preference will be given to a Geography major.
Edwin Kulp, ARC Honors Program
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3.75
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed 30 units at ARC. (2) Must have completed or currently enrolled in at least one honors section. (3) Must provide a recommendation from a community or campus based service organization or the Phi Theta Kappa Advisor. (4) Please provide a one-page, typed statement, double spaced, describing past and present community or college involvement and submit this to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
El Dorado Lodge #8 Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 3
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Community volunteerism and strong academic goals preferred. (2) Must attend ARC Awards Night to receive award otherwise the award will be forfeited to the alternate. (3) Must be a U.S. citizen. (4) Financial need.
Electronics Scholarships
Award Amount: 400
Number of Scholarships: 4
GPA: 2.75
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
Additional Information: (1) Completed one semester at ARC.
Elma Walpole Soroptimist Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER
Additional Information: (1) Female Student. (2) Participation in college/community activities. (3) Financial need.
Ernest Dahl Helping Professions Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NURSING, GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER, HUMAN SERVICES
Additional Information: (1) Financial need. (2) Participation in college and community activities preferred.
Esther Marie Welch Scholarship
Award Amount: 125
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Current enrollment in one Art or Music course.
Etgen Scholarship For Mathematical Excellence
Award Amount: 100
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 3.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: MATHEMATICS
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed Math 400,401,402 & completed or enrolled in 410 or 420. (2) One additional letter of recommendation from a math instructor.
Fanselau Computer Science Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: COMPUTER/MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCIENCE
Additional Information: (1) Must have at least 10 units completed in Computer Science. (2) Have a GPA of at least 2.5 in Computer Science courses. (3) Demonstrated leadership roles in church, school, clubs, work or community. (4) Preference given to students with financial need and economically disadvantaged students. (5) One additional letter of recommendation from a faculty member or employer. (6) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Frances Burt Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 150
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: ART
Additional Information: (1) Female majoring in creative writing, graphic or fabric arts.
Friends of Gene LePage
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Must have participated in one semester of intercollegiate athletics at ARC. (2) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Fumiko Suyenaga Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NURSING
Additional Information: (1) Participates in community activities: helping seniors, homeless, the physically or mentally challenged, or emotionally disturbed. (2) Possess leadership skills. (3) Assertive, positive attitude, integrity
Gary Pruner Scholarship
Award Amount:
Number of Scholarships:
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: ???
Additional Information: (1) Enrolled in at least six units. (2) Must have completed at least two semesters at ARC. (3) Applicatn should have an interest in art as a career. (4) Applicant must submit a written statement of goals with the application. (5) The final applicants will be chosen by an Art Department evaluation committee and will be asked to provide a portfolio of original artworks (not slides or CD) . Art New Media and Art History work will not be considered; only studio art, photography and film.
George Talbot Hunt Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 350
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: COMPUTER/MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCIENCE
Additional Information: (1) Financial need. (2) Participation in college/community activities.
Gerontology Center Scholarship
Award Amount: 150
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: GERONTOLOGY
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed at least 3 units toward AA/Certification in Gerontology and must enroll in at least 3 units in Gerontology in the fall semester. (2) Financial need. (3) Submit a one-page, typed statement of why you are pursuing a career in Gerontology, including prior experience in field. (4) Must provide one additional letter of recommendation from an individual able to judge your suitability for a successful career in Gerontology. (5) Submit all supplemental paperwork to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Grace Ohlson Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information:
Greg Nugent Peticolas Memorial
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE, SOCIAL SCIENCES, GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER
Additional Information: 1) Must have completed 12 units of Spanish with a minimum 3.0 GPA 2) Submit one-page personal statement including achievements and interest in Spanish.
Guadalupe Ruedas Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Must be a participant in the Latinos Unidos Club during the fall or spring semester. (2) Must provide proof of your participation in Latinos Unidos. (3) Submit all supplmental paperwork to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Guilbert DuMont Memorial Philosophy Scholarship
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER, LIBERAL ARTS, LIBERAL STUDIES
Additional Information: 1) Student must be transferring with an intent to puruse a beachelor's degree in philosophy at a four-year institution; 2) The student must have a demonstrated commitment to the exploration of the relationship between philosophy and responsible citizenship; 3) The final selection of the recipient will be done by the ARC philosophy faculty in consultation iwth Dr. Noam Cook, a philosophy professor at San Jose State Univeristy (for the first five years of the award) .
Guns and Hoses
Award Amount: 750
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: FIRE TECHNOLOGY
Additional Information:
Harrington Family
Award Amount: 750
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: , NOT APPLICABLE,
Additional Information: 1) Student must be a single parent, male or female with great financial need.
Heather Marie Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Preference given to a student who is gaining an education inspite of medical hurdles. Health problems could be defined as a progressive illness, disability, or other medical problems. 2) Must provide a brief statement about your own situation and submit to Career Center.
Henry S. Crabtree Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: Participated in two semesters of swimming for ARC.
Howard E. Smith Family Scholarship in honor of Nancy Reitz
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING
Additional Information: 1) Financial need is considered. 2) Include a brief essay on why ethics is important in business. 3) Submit all documents to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Isabel Swiden Memorial
Award Amount: 2500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Female student. 2) Demonstration of financial need. 3) Any major leading to AA or BA degree and already accepted to an accredited college. 4) US Citizen. 5) Participation in community acitivities.
Jack S. Chamberlain Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 600
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE,
Additional Information: (1) A student who intends to transfer to UC Berkeley is preferred but not required.
Jacquelyn A. Heiselman Memorial
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: CONTINUING
Major: NURSING
Additional Information:
James Z. Hernandez
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: HUMAN SERVICES
Additional Information:
Janett M. Haeling Shaw Scholarship
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMAN SERVICES, MANAGEMENT
Additional Information: (1) Financial need. (2) Participation in college/community activities. (3) Applicant must display leadership skills in campus/community activities. (4) Submit a one-page, double-spaced, typed statement indicating how this award would benefit his/her academic/career goals. (5) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline. (5) Must be continuing on to a 4-year college.
Jean Owen Giovannoni Scholarship For Fiction
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Must demonstrate an interest in writing fiction as shown by actual work produced. (2) Work submitted must be a minimum of 4 pages and a maximum of 20 pages, double-spaced, with name in upper left-hand corner. (3) Work must consist of a short story or part of a novel. No poetry or non-fiction. (4) Submit story to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Jerry R. Cole Memorial Family Scholarship
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: BUSINESS, SOCIAL SCIENCES,
Additional Information: Must have financial need
Jim Remus Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: Music-AA, Music-Performance,
Additional Information: 1) Financial need.
JoAnne Maxine McKenzie
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Must be in the second year of intercollegiate women's tennis team at American River College.
Joe Martin Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: HUMAN SERVICES
Additional Information: (1) Financial need and participation in college and community activities are considered.
Joey Lopes Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: GERONTOLOGY
Additional Information: 1) Must have completed six units in Gerontology.
John Earle Allen Jr. / Juliette P. Conklin Scholarship
Award Amount: 200
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS,
Additional Information: (1) Applicant must submit a one-page, double-spaced, typed statement indicating leadership experience and how this award would benefit you in your academic/career goals. (2) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline. 3) Financial Need and Participation in College and Community Activities are important for consideration. (4) Must be continuing education at a four year college.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group Health Science Scholarship
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NURSING, RESPIRATORY CARE,
Additional Information: (1) Financial need. (2) Participation in college/community activities preferred.
Kaiser Volunteer Services
Award Amount: 750
Number of Scholarships: 8
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NURSING
Additional Information:
Karel Staple Chapter, Studebaker Drivers Club
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Additional Information:
Kenneth J. Lonie Memorial
Award Amount: 1000
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: 1) Preference will be given to a student participating in inter-collegiate soccer at ARC. 2) Demonstrated financial need.
Kim J. Messing-Estrada Memorial
Award Amount: 750
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NURSING
Additional Information:
Larry Foxworthy Memorial
Award Amount: 100
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.8
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NATURAL RESOURCES
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed 6 units in Natural Resources with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Latinos Unidos
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Transferring
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Must be a member of the Latinos Unidos Club during the spring semester and provide proof of your membership in this club. (2) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Lily Marisol Torrez Memorial
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: (1) Must have participated in women's intercollegiate volleyball.
Livingston's Concrete Service, Inc. Customer & Supplier Award
Award Amount: 700
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: DESIGN TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY,
Additional Information: (1) Financial need.
Lois Drieslein Memorial
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: MUSIC
Additional Information:
Los Rios Supervisors Association
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information:
Lulu Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.6
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: GERONTOLOGY, HUMAN SERVICES, GENERAL EDUCATION, TRANSFER
Additional Information: (1) Preference given to an applicant giong into education, human services or gerontology. 2) Must be a female over age 30. (3) Financial need.
Lynne Mohre Chaimson Memorial
Award Amount: 950
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: Continuing
Major: NURSING
Additional Information: (1) Must have a declared Nursing major. (2) Must provide a statement that includes information on why the candidate chose the field of nursing, and how the scholarship will assist them in completing the Associate in Nursing degree program. (3) Submit all supplemental materials to the Career Center by the filing deadline.
Margaret Lial Math Major Scholarship
Award Amount: 250
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 3
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS/ENGINEERING,
Additional Information: (1) Financial need. (2) Finalists may be interviewed by the ARC Mathematics Department.
Marie McDonald Lahey Memorial
Award Amount: 500
Number of Scholarships: 1
GPA: 2.5
Continuing Student/Transfer: CONTINUING
Major: NOT APPLICABLE
Additional Information: Preference given to widows with minor children; 2) Must provide a written statement that explains your situation; 3) If no student applies for this award who meets the preferred criteria, this scholarship may be awarded to a married woman with minor children, whose husband, through documented illness or disability, is unable to work.
Marie Perino Business Scholarship
Award Amount: 300
Number of Scholarships: 2
GPA: 2.8
Continuing Student/Transfer: Not Applicable
Major: BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, COMPUTER/MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCIENCE
Additional Information: (1) Must have completed 3 units in major.
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