Destino Scholarship Fund

Awarded to Latino/Latino applicants who will graduate or have graduated from high schools in Ventura County. Priority given to those enrolled/enrolling at CSU Channel Islands, Moorpark College, Oxnard College, or Ventura College. Preference in the selection process will be given to students who are the first generation in their family to attend college. Prior recipients may reapply for consideration in successive years.

Special Requirements: Applicants must have a have an unweighted GPA of between 2.0 and 3.0 and must demonstrate financial need. Required Essay Topic: In 300 to 500 words, Tell us who or what inspired you to pursue a college education, and who has had the biggest influence in your life and why? What would you to make Ventura County a better place?