CEDC announces scholarship opportunities and resources for Ventura County Students

Rodney Fernandez Community Building Fund Mini-Grant and Education Scholarship Programs

• Criteria and Applications in both English and Spanish can be downloaded on CEDC’s website: http://www.cabrilloedc.org/rodney-fernandez-community-building-fund-mini-grant-education-scholarship-programs

CEDC is Now Accepting Applications for

Rodney Fernandez Leadership Fund

STEM Scholarship 2016

The Rodney Fernandez Leadership Fund (RFLF) was created in 2011 to honor the legacy of Rodney Fernandez, founder of Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), and CEDC’s Executive Director for 30 years (1981-2011). RFLF continues Rodney Fernandez’s legacy of community building by cultivating the leadership capacity of CEDC residents to attain their goals, empower themselves to take action, and improve the quality of life in their communities.

Scholarship Amount Available:

Eligibility Requirements

1) Must be a child of a farmworker (seasonal, retired, or injured from farmworker)

2) Must be a Ventura County Resident  

3) Must be a STEM major

4) Your household income must be less than or equal to 80% AMI

5) Currently in the process of applying, enrolled in and/or continuing education in an undergraduate, graduate program from an accredited school

6) Applications must be completed, signed, and submitted with all the required attachments to be considered

Please see our download our flyer and application for more details.

For more information or to register for the information sessions, please contact:

 Community Building Department

(805) 672-2588

 Flyer 1

 Flyer 2

 Application

Other Scholarship Opportunities

Soroptimist International of Los Angeles Scholarships

For more information visit: http://www.soroptimist-losangeles.com/service.html

Ventura County Community Colleges Financial Aid

Visit the following websites to get financial aid information available to each community college.

Ventura Community College Financial Aid:http://www.venturacollege.edu/departments/student_services/financial_aid/index.shtml

Oxnard Community College Financial Aid:http://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student_services/financial_aid/index.shtml

Moorpark Community College Financial Aid:http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/services_for_students/financial_aid/index.shtml

VCCF Scholarship Funds:

VCCF general scholarship funds provide student support in the arts and humanities, science and technology, and general education. These endowed funds provide resources for applicants with broad skills, or who have experience or interests in designated specialties.

VCCF Scholarship Funds > List of Private Scholarship Funds: 

http://www.vccf.org/funds/scholarship_fund/list.shtml

Helpful Resources:

- www.FastWeb.com

- www.ecmc.org

- http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.js

- http://latinocollegedollars.org

- http://www.vccf.org/funds/scholarship_fund/resources.shtml

- www.monster.com

Scholarship Award
$ Amount	Recipient(s)
2,500	1
2,000	1
1,500	2
1,000	3
500	5