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Cheryl Shearer Scholarship Fund

Ventura County Community Foundation · published from the foundation's own scholarship portal, verified 2026-09-03

This program is listed on Ventura County Community Foundation's own public scholarship portal — we read it directly and link the source below so you can verify everything and apply. Free to read, always.

Deadline

January 16, 2026 (passed)

Award amount

$1500

Foundation

Ventura County Community Foundation

Program description

"College Major: Teaching (pursuing a degree to become a teacher in English, Math, or Science, including a Teaching Credential or Master’s Degree with the goal of becoming a teacher in English, Math, or Science) Awarded to a Ventura County resident who is graduating or has graduated from high school, or GED recipient who is enrolling or is enrolled in an accredited community college or 4-year college or university. Prior recipients may reapply for consideration in successive years. Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0. Preference given to applicants who recently returned to higher education after a gap of at least two years. Essay Required: In 750 words or less, please tell us what you hope to achieve with your degree or certificate, and what is the importance of seeking this degree/certificate in your future success? If you are returning to school after a gap, please also explain your decision to go back to school."

Quoted from Ventura County Community Foundation's own portal listing.

How to apply

Applications for this award are submitted directly on Ventura County Community Foundation's portal, not here. Open the source listing on vccf.academicworks.com →

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What is the deadline for Cheryl Shearer Scholarship Fund?

The deadline on the portal, January 16, 2026, has passed. Foundations often reopen an award the following cycle — check the source listing for the next date.

How much does Cheryl Shearer Scholarship Fund award?

Ventura County Community Foundation's portal lists the award as $1500.

How do I apply to Cheryl Shearer Scholarship Fund?

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Where this information comes from

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