THURMOND SCHOLARSHIP
CAL STATE FULLERTON - UNDERGRADUATE WOMEN
The Thurmond family, Fullerton community philanthropists, established this college scholarship fund 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 (NSM & ECS) or women returning to college.
MULTIPLE AWARDS FOR 2021/2022
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
If a minimum of 12 units and with a 2.0 GPA or higher are completed for EACH semester for the
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 and Fall 2021/Spring 2022 |
If a minimum of 6 units and with a 2.0 GPA or higher are completed for EACH semester for the
Fall 2020/Spring 2021 and Fall 2021/Spring 2022 |
APPLY |
DEADLINEMonday, March 1, 2021Incomplete applications will not be processed
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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
OR Women 18 years or older majoring in STEM (Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science)
- 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
- Active Gmail account address
- Attendance required at the virtual scholarship award luncheon on Saturday, June 26, 2021
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NOTIFICATION OF SELECTED STUDENTS: Approximately mid-May 2021
DISBURSEMENTS: Two payments—half for Fall 2021 semester and half for the Spring 2022 semester.
NOTE: Students must maintain the same number of units or more for all four semesters (Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 & Fall 2021 / Spring 2022) or risk having the scholarship money reduced or eliminated.
FALL DISBURSEMENTS: 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) attend the YWCA Orange County virtual award luncheon (free) on June 26, 2021. Disbursement of funds will only be awarded at the June luncheon.
SPRING DISBURSEMENT: Students must (1) provide unofficial transcripts as proof of successful completion of Fall 2021 academic courses, required number of units and grades (2) submit proof of registration for the upcoming Spring 2022 academic courses and required number of units. Disbursement of funds will be awarded after mid-January 2022.
DISBURSEMENTS: Two payments—half for Fall 2021 semester and half for the Spring 2022 semester.
NOTE: Students must maintain the same number of units or more for all four semesters (Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 & Fall 2021 / Spring 2022) or risk having the scholarship money reduced or eliminated.
FALL DISBURSEMENTS: 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) attend the YWCA Orange County virtual award luncheon (free) on June 26, 2021. Disbursement of funds will only be awarded at the June luncheon.
SPRING DISBURSEMENT: Students must (1) provide unofficial transcripts as proof of successful completion of Fall 2021 academic courses, required number of units and grades (2) submit proof of registration for the upcoming Spring 2022 academic courses and required number of units. Disbursement of funds will be awarded after mid-January 2022.