Scholarship Application
2012-2013 President Scholars Application
Foundation General Scholarship App Coalinga 2012-2013
Coalinga Scholarships
*Scholarship distributions are done over a two semester period with one-half being paid on the first day of each semester
Bernard Osher Scholarship
Up to 16 annual scholarships in amounts of up to $1,000
- Students must have completed 24 or more “degree applicable” semester units (or the equivalent) at the time of the initial scholarship disbursement
- Student must be enrolled at in six or more units during all terms in which the award remains active
- Student must receive a CCC Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
- Awards will be adjusted on enrolled status and determined as follows:
- Full-time(12 or more units per term) = up to $500/ semester
- Three-quarter-time (9-11.99 units per term)= up to $375/ semester
- Half-time (6-8.99 units per term)= up to $250/semester
- Students may apply for the scholarship for a second year
Barbara Devine Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $500
- Scholarship to be given to a Coalinga High, Faith Christian or Pleasant Valley Day student
Estela Cranston Memorial
One annual scholarship in the amount of $500 to a Coalinga High School student
- Student must be enrolled in 12+ units
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Student must be enrolled at Coalinga High School
Farm of the Future Scholarship
Up to eight annual scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,000 each
- Students must maintain 12+ units
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Student must be enrolled in WHC Precision Ag Program or be an Ag major
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
One annual book scholarship in the amount of $250
- Any major
- Student must be registered in 12+ units
J.D. Johnson Rodeo Memorial Scholarship
One to six annual scholarships in the amounts of $500-$3,000. Scholarship recipient selection is done by the Rodeo Boosters Club.
- Students must be enrolled full time (12+ units)
- Scholarship is for vocational and /or associate degree students
- Students must be entering freshman/ret
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 required
- Student must be active in the Rodeo Program
J and R Rodriquez Enterprises Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $500
- Student must be enrolled in 12+ units
- Scholarship is awarded to university bound students
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required
- Liberal studies major preferred
Marlon Hall Jr. Scholarships
One annual scholarship in the amount of $500
- Applicant must have attended an accredited high school in the United States for a minimum of one-year, excluding California, prior to attending West Hills College
- When applying, be a full-time WHC freshman
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Be a documented participant in one or more of the following student activities:
- intercollegiate athletics
- student government (ASB)
- WHC Coalinga organized student clubs
Norine Oliver Memorial Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $1000
- Students must be registered in 12+ units
- Scholarships will be awarded to university bound students only
- Students must be a continuing or transfer student to a four year college
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 required
- Student must be majoring in one of the following: education, political science, history or social science
Phyllis Roberts Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship award per year in the amount of $500. International students are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Student must have a declared major
- Student must be registered in 12+ degree applicable units
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Student must not have more than 24 units at any other college or university
Rodeo Boosters Scholarship
To support a number of scholarships up to the amount of $3,000 per scholarship. Student must be academically eligible for college rodeo. Scholarship recipient selection is done by the Rodeo Boosters Club.
- Student is eligible up to maximum of four semesters of school support from this scholarship
- Student must be registered in 12+ academic units
- Student must be enrolled in WHC rodeo program classes each semester and be a member of or eligible to be a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association
Conditions
- Application must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation for this specific scholarship by the WHC Rodeo Program director, who will also recommend an award amount to be given
- This scholarship is non-transferable to another college/ university
Foundation Book Voucher Scholarship
Two annual scholarships in the amount of a $150 book voucher
- Students must be registered in 12+ units
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required
Sawyers Memorial Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $1000
- Student must be registered in 12+ units
- Scholarship is for university-bound students only
- Continuing or transfer students only (to a four year college)
- Education majors preferred
Single Parent Scholarship
One annual scholarship of $500 awarded district-wide
- Enrolled in a minimum of 6 units
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Preference given to students who are single fathers or involved in issues related to single fathers
West Hills College Faculty Scholarship
One scholarship in the amount of $500
- Must be incoming freshman or current registered student
- Preferred applicant to be an immediate family member of a WHCCD employee
Wakefield Everett Award
One annual scholarship in the amount of $100
- Minimum GPA 3.75 is required
- Students must intend to continue collegiate education in Humanities
- Student must be graduating that academic year
Chevron
One annual scholarships in the amount of $300
- Students must be enrolled in at least six units
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
- Given to students majoring in science or mathematics (if not available then with a concentration in the sciences or mathematics)
Nick and Edna Ivans Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $150 open to students at all WHCCD locations
- Student must be enrolled in 12+ units
- Scholarship must be awarded to university bound students only
- Student must be a continuing or transfer student only (to a four year college)
- Student must be majoring in business or science
Teresa Anne Mendes Memorial
One annual scholarship in the amount of $1000. Must be a Riverdale High School student planning to attend any WHC location
- Student must be enrolled full-time (12+ units)
- Student must be an entering freshman from Riverdale High School
- Student must have a GPA of 3.2
Padilla Family Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $300 open to students at any WHCCD location
- Student must be enrolled in 12+ units
- Minimum GPA 3.0 is required
- Avenal High School graduate
Robert and Collette Keller Book Voucher Scholarship
One annual book voucher scholarship in the amount of $250
- Student must be registered in 12+ units
- Minimum 3.0 GPA required
Steve Blanco Jr. Memorial
One annual scholarship in the amount of $300 (open to students at all WHCCD locations)
- Students must be registered full time (12+ units) at WHC
Scholarship preference will be given to a person involved in issues related to first generation Latino male (otherwise any qualified student who appears most in need of financial assistance)
Watts Family Scholarship
Two annual scholarships in the amount of $600 (open to students at all WHCCD locations)
- Student must be enrolled in 12+ units
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
- Scholarship is for university bound student only
- Child Development major
Woodson Memorial Scholarship
One annual scholarship in the amount of $150 (open to students at all WHCCD locations)
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Science major
- Students must be registered in 12+ units
Stephen Orradre Scholarship
Two annual scholarships--one paid to a continuing student in the amount of $250 and one to a transfer student in the amount of $500
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
- Agriculture or pre-veterinary major
- Enrolled in a minimum of 12 units
Bob Viets Agricultural Studies Endowed Scholarship
One scholarship per year in the amount of $1,000
- Enrolled in 12 or more units at WHCC
- A minimum of six units each semester must be agriculture or ag-related courses
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Have attended an accredited high school in the U.S. for a minimum of one year
- Preference given to students demonstrating financial need
- Preference given to students whose parent or legal guardian is currently (or within the six months prior to application) has been employed in the agriculture/ranching industry in California
- Scholarship is renewable but limited to a maximum of four semesters
- This scholarship is non-transferable to another institution
Ann Harris Scholarship
One scholarship per year in the amount of $250
- Must be enrolled in 12 or more units at WHCC
- Must be a Theatre Arts major
ASB Scholarship
Three scholarships per year-- one to a transferring student in the amount of $200, two in the amount of $100 to continuing students
Coalinga Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Two scholarships per year in the amount of $250 each
- Enrolled in 12 or more units at WHCC
- Continuing or transferring student
- Minumum GPA 3.0
- Must be seeking a Business degree
CSEA Scholarship
One scholarship per year in the amount of $500
- Parent must work for WHCC
International Student Scholarship
Two scholarships per year in the amount of $250 each
- For continuing international students who are attending WHCC
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Include a letter about why the student wants to continue as an internantional student at WHCC
