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Description: $1000 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.
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.
Details: California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund
Details: California Retired Teachers Association Division 55 Bessie Scott Scholarship Fund
A 2026 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 2026 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.
Application: Application available at Logon Page - Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (grantinterface.com)
Application: Application available at Logon Page - Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (grantinterface.com)
A 2026 Community Foundation online application, including a high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and/or employers.
A 2026 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.
Deadline: March 1st at 5:00PM.
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Attn: Bessie Scott Scholarship Committee
2025-26 CommFoundScholarship Guidelines Mendocino High School.pdfPage updated
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