2020 Dorothy Ross Memorial Scholarship
PROGRAM DEADLINE: March 06, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST (Midnight) - CLOSED
Description
The Dorothy Ross Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the volunteer work and service that Dorothy Ross contributed to the young people San Luis Obispo county as a mentor in the Juvenile Hall. Dorothy Ross believed that every young individual has a special gift, and something to give back to the world. This program honors Dorothy’s legacy and her belief in the young people she cared about so deeply.This scholarship is intended to aid young people impacted by crime to further their education. The scholarship is open to youth who have been involved in the Juvenile Justice System in San Luis Obispo County and plan to attend a community college, four-year college/university, or certified vocational program.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
1) Applicant is a resident of San Luis Obispo County; and,
2) Applicant will be graduating from high school in San Luis Obispo County by application deadline or already earned their high school diploma from a high school in San Luis Obispo County or GED , but is no older than 25 years by application deadline; and,
3) Applicant has been involved in the Juvenile Justice System in San Luis Obispo County. This would include:
- Anyone currently or has spent time in the Juvenile Hall of San Luis Obispo County.
- Anyone currently or has been on formal or informal juvenile probation in San Luis Obispo County.
- Anyone currently attending or has attended Court or Community School.
- Anyone who participated in the Youth In Action program or a similar prevention-focused program administered by, or in collaboration with, the Juvenile Justice System in San Luis Obispo County
Selection Criteria
a) Demonstrates life change and a committment to higher education (community college, four-year college/university, vocational school, or career technical education-CTE)
b) Demonstrates desire to overcome past obstacles.
The award will be no less than $1,000 and may be adjusted upward based on fund’s value and recipient’s choice of programs. Recipients are eligible for annual renewal of award, up to three years but is dependent on satisfactory academic performance, including a minimum course load of 6-12 units and a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Renewal award value will be no less than $1,500 and at the discretion of the Selection Committee.
Award Amount
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