California Retired Teachers Assc./Bessie Scott Scholarship

Description: $1000 Scholarship 

Created in 1970 by Mendocino County retired teachers in memory of Ukiah teacher, Bessie Scott, this scholarship is awarded to Mendocino County public high school seniors who plan to attend college to study education.  Awardees are selected based on their ability and aptitude for a teaching career; prior academic performance (3.0 GPA preferred); and recommendations from teachers, community members, and employers. To learn more about the history of this scholarship, click here.

Details: California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund 

A 2024 Community Foundation online application, including a high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and/or employers. *We will also accept your paper high school common scholarship application if additional questions are answered.

A 2024 Community Foundation online application, including a high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and/or employers.      

Deadline: March 1st at 5:00PM.

The Community Foundation of Mendocino County

204 South Oak Street

Ukiah, CA 95482

Attn: Bessie Scott Scholarship Committee 

2023-24 Scholarship Guidelines_Mendocino.pdf