THURMOND SCHOLARSHIP
FULLERTON COLLEGE
The Thurmond family, Fullerton community philanthropists, established this college scholarship more than 20 years ago through the YWCA of Orange County to assist female students with their educational expenses. It was created to recognize and support women majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or women returning to college.
MULTIPLE AWARDS FOR 2023/2024
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
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If a minimum of 12 units and with a 2.0 GPA or higher are completed forEACH semester for the
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 and Fall 2023/Spring 2024 |
If a minimum of 6 units and with a 2.0 GPA or higher are completed forEACH semester for the
Fall 2022/Spring 2023 and Fall 2023/Spring 2024 |
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
- Women 24 years or older who are returning to college after being away from the academic world (high school or college) after a 2-year break or longer
- Women 18 years or older majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
- Underrepresented students
- Demonstration of financial need
- Submission of unofficial transcripts for verification of grades and required number of units
- One current letter of recommendation from an academic counselor, professor, or employer
- Support and participate in various ways that the YWCA OC honors scholarship awardees
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED STUDENTS: Approximately mid-May 2023
DISBURSEMENTS: Two payments—half for Fall 2023 semester and half for the Spring 2024 semester
NOTE: Students must maintain the same number of units or more for all four semesters (Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 & Fall 2023 / Spring 2024) or risk having the scholarship money reduced or eliminated.
FALL DISBURSEMENT: Students must (1) submit unofficial final transcripts as proof of successful completion of the current spring academic courses, units and grades, (2) provide proof of registration and required number of units for fall semester, (3) be interviewed by Fullerton News or a similar organization, and (4) must participate in various ways that the YWCA OC honors scholarship awardees. Disbursement of funds will be awarded in July 2023 .
SPRING DISBURSEMENT: Students must (1) provide unofficial transcripts as proof of successful completion of Fall 2023 academic courses, required number of units and grades (2) submit proof of registration for the upcoming Spring 2024 academic courses and required number of units. Disbursement of funds will be awarded after January 2024.
DISBURSEMENTS: Two payments—half for Fall 2023 semester and half for the Spring 2024 semester
NOTE: Students must maintain the same number of units or more for all four semesters (Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 & Fall 2023 / Spring 2024) or risk having the scholarship money reduced or eliminated.
FALL DISBURSEMENT: Students must (1) submit unofficial final transcripts as proof of successful completion of the current spring academic courses, units and grades, (2) provide proof of registration and required number of units for fall semester, (3) be interviewed by Fullerton News or a similar organization, and (4) must participate in various ways that the YWCA OC honors scholarship awardees. Disbursement of funds will be awarded in July 2023 .
SPRING DISBURSEMENT: Students must (1) provide unofficial transcripts as proof of successful completion of Fall 2023 academic courses, required number of units and grades (2) submit proof of registration for the upcoming Spring 2024 academic courses and required number of units. Disbursement of funds will be awarded after January 2024.
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SUPPORTED BY:
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
EMAIL: ywcaocceo@gmail.com |