Thank you for your interest in the VCCF Scholarship Program. To successfully complete the application process, please review all the information below.

1. TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT: Your most recent transcript must be uploaded and your unweighted GPA must be visible on the uploaded transcript.

A. Request your most recent transcript from your academic advisor/school counselor.
B. Please upload a copy of the transcript as a PDF file. No other formats accepted.
Student profiles, screenshots of student profiles, or any other portals are not accepted. If you are a freshman in college, please also submit your high school transcripts for a more complete academic history.

2. RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIREMENT: Two recommendations are required. Reach out to two individuals who are willing to fill out a recommendation questionnaire link on your behalf. One of the individuals must be a teacher or school counselor. The second recommender can be a coach, pastor, employer, or someone who is not a family member. Recommendations from peers are not accepted. Enter the recommenders e-mail address and they will receive a link to the questionnaire to complete. Please give your recommenders as much advance notice as possible when requesting a reference – it is never too early to ask for a recommendation!

3. FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION/PROOF OF INCOME REQUIREMENT: When filling out the application, you will need to enter you or your family’s most recent financial information. If you are a dependent, you will need your parents’/spouse’s total income from the most recent filing tax year. If you are an independent, you will need your total income for the most recent filing tax year. Many of our scholarships require applicants to demonstrate financial need. Click HERE to access 2022/23 financial need guidelines. You will need access to this document as you fill out the scholarship application.

4. REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES: Please review the 2023 guidelines and apply only for the opportunities you qualify. Even if you are a prior recipient, it is still important to review eligibility guidelines as criteria may have changed. Scholarship guidelines can be found HERE. For a scholarship index by major and populations served, click HERE.

5. TWO PART APPLICATION PROCESS: After you have filled out the general application and pressed “finish and submit,” click on “other opportunities” to ensure you meet the requirements and submit additional required documentation for the individual opportunities you are applying to.

6. NEED HELP? If you need assistance, we offer Zoom workshops throughout the application period. Please click HERE and scroll to bottom of the page for the schedule and registration links. You can also email scholarships@vccf.org, or call (805)330-6615 with your questions.

Important Dates:
November 15, 2022: Applications open online
December 9, 2022: Soft deadline for VCCF Scholarship Applications: If you submit your application by this date, the VCCF Scholarship Team will review your application and let you know if anything is missing.
January 20, 2023: FINAL DEADLINE FOR VCCF SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION (5:00pm)
May 8 – 12, 2023: Letter of award/denial and information on scholarship orientation and award ceremony sent to applicants, schools, and donors.