Albin A. Sluzalis Endowed Scholarship Fund
To Whom Is This Open? Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $500 (3 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Albin A. Sluzalis taught mathematics at Yuba College throughout the mid-decades of the past century. His experiences at Yuba College, in combination with his excellent education within the University of California system, inspired this scholarship. Details of the scholarship’s criteria are elaborated below:
1. Two scholarships are to be distributed from the fund in years when interest and dividends afford the college with the opportunity to do so. The amount may vary in accordance with the performance of the Foundation’s investment.
2. The scholarship may only be given to students who are legal residents of Yuba County.
3. The scholarship may only be given to students transferring to a school in the University of California system. The Trust Agreement states explicitly that scholarships are not to be awarded to students transferring to the CSU system.
4. The scholarship recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. GPA is the sole criterion and those with the GPA should be awarded the scholarship.
5. The 30 units minimum for applicants must be units transferable to the UC system.Bhagwanti Ohri Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $1200
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Bhagwanti Ohri is a longstading resident of the Yuba-Sutter area who migrated to the U.S. from the Punjab at an early age. She is an advocate of both diversity and academic excellence. Mrs. Ohri looks to provide scholarship support to someone who similarly embraces diversity and who is in tune to the cultural interest of Punjabi/Indian women. The scholarship, for $1,200 is open to students from any background, who have completed 24 units, and who have maintained a 3.0 GPA during their collegiate-level studies. This scholarship will be offered only once, to a single recipient. David/Catherine Conroy Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming
Application Deadline: August 1
Award Range: $300 (3 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: N/A
David Kearin served as both a Counselor and Chief Testing Officer at Yuba College between 1964-1969. This scholarship memorializes two individuals who believed strongly in American public education. This scholarship is available to students who are facing economic or social barriers. Open to students from all majors. This scholarship is offered to assist students with the purchase of textbooks. Dress Family Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing/Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $2000
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Mr. And Mrs. Ted Dress enjoyed success in agricultural retailing and realty in the Yuba-Sutter region. They settled in the Yuba-Sutter area in 1962 and became active community members. The Dress family believes strongly in a well-rounded technical education. Scholarship will be awarded, as funds are available, to full-time students majoring in automotive technologies at Yuba College. The award can be sustained by a student throughout his/her entire undergraduate education (for up to five years). Upon completion of the student’s associate’s degree in automotive technologies, he/she may transfer the scholarship to a 4-year university to continue in a technically based major. A 3.0 GPA in the student’s major is critical to both initial and ongoing eligibility. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA while at Yuba and in their technology-based major when they transfer to a four-year institution. Their cumulative GPA (including all coursework) must, at all levels of study, exceed 2.0. Incoming college freshman, with a 2.5 cumulative high school GPA, are eligible for consideration. The amount of money available in any year is dependent upon the availability of invested funds. Don Hubbard Memorial
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $800 (2 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Must be a dependent child, stepchild or spouse of an EXCEL employee who has been working full-time for at least one year. Must have a 3.0 GPA senior year of high school or 3.0 GPA after second semester at Yuba College. Financial need not a factor.
*** Freshman students who receive this award are eligible for continued assistance their second year at Yuba College IF they re-apply and continue to qualify. *** Dr. Lynn Frink Radiological Technology
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing/Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $300
Minimum GPA: 3.20
This one-time scholarship is being given to an Adult Student who is re-entering college after spending time in the workforce or military. Preference will be given to a re-entry student who is enrolled in the Yuba College EOP&S Program. This scholarship is in the name of Dr. Lynn Frink, a renowned regional radiologist and former President of the YCCD Fundation Board. D.S.P.&S. Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $300 (2 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 2.0
This scholarship is sponsored and overseen by the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Scholarship Committee. Applicants must be a Marysville Campus Student. Student must be enrolled in the Yuba College (DSPS) at the Marysville Campus for at least one semester. An essay will be required, income verification for the previous year; two (2) letters of recommendation; student must be enrolled in minimum of 6 units with one academic class, have at least a 2.0+ GPA and demonstrate a financial need.
PICK UP SPECIAL ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS FROM DSPS. Grace Clement Memorial
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing/Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $100 (2 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Scholarship for re-entry students with need, who plan to complete a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree program. Must show motivation and potential to reach his/her goals. May receive not more than 3 years of assistance in lower division status and 2.5 years in upper division status.
Scholarship is renewable by re-applying each year. Harold R. Sawtell Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $500 - $1000 (50 Recipients)
Minimum GPA:
The Yuba College Foundation offers scholarships in the name of Harold R. Sawtell. Mr. Sawtell, a lifetime Colusa, Sacramento, and Sutter County rancher, died in 1979 leaving one-half of his estate to the Yuba College Foundation. Approximately $1.5 million was designated for the purpose of establishing a scholarship fund for students who have demonstrated a potential for success in their chosen fields, contingent upon funding. These scholarships will be awarded only to students enrolled full or part-time at Yuba College and will range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $500 per year, depending on the number of units per semester in which the student is enrolled (i.e., $250 for 6-8˝ units; $375 for 9-11˝ units; and $500 for 12 or more units). No student will be awarded who is enrolled in less than 6 units. The scholarship is $1,000 for the second year of eligibility depending, once again, on the number of units per semester enrolled. Scholarships will be awarded for no more than four (4) semesters of attendance at Yuba College. In order to be considered for a scholarship, IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY to make sure the following required documents are attached to the Foundation Scholarship Application packet and submitted to the Financial Aid Office on or before April 1, 2010: 1. Student’s Essay of Educational Purpose.
2. Two (2) Scholarship Recommendation forms (be sure to include an instructor in your major field of
Study on one of your recommendation forms).
3. High school transcript for students graduating from high school in 2010 or students who have not earned 12 college units.
4. Unofficial grade transcript from last college attended if you have not earned 12 units from
Yuba College. To qualify for a Sawtell Scholarship award a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS REQUIRED to have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from the beginning of the ninth grade through the first semester of the twelfth grade. In order for a high school recipient to continue receiving a scholarship in this category, he/she is required to: 1. Earn a minimum 2.5 grade point average at the conclusion of your 1st semester.
2. Maintain a minimum 2.75 current grade point average EACH subsequent semester.
3. “D” and “F” grades will not be accepted.
4. 75% of your classes EACH semester must be graded classes.
5. Continue to be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) total units during each subsequent semester. IF THE STUDENT HAS ALREADY COMPLETED AT LEAST 12 UNITS OF COLLEGE WORK, the student must have obtained at least a 2.75 grade point average for such work, and continue to: 1. Maintain a minimum 2.75 grade point average EACH subsequent semester
2. “D” and “F” grades will not be accepted
3. 75% of your classes EACH semester must be graded classes; and
4. Continue to be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) total units during each subsequent semester. Kewal Singh Nagra Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $300 (3 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Recipients must be members of the East Indian Student Club on campus. Must be graduating from Yuba College and transferring to a 4-year institution in Fall 2010. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have good moral character. Financial need may be considered. Mary Rai Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $1000
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Donated by Mary Rai. Must be a low-income student of an under-represented ethnic minority (African American, East Indian, Hmong, Hispanic or Filipino descent). Must show financial need. Must be a graduating sophomore from Yuba College with at least a 3.0 GPA, and transferring as a full-time student to a 4-year college/university Fall 2010. Monies are disbursed in two equal payments. Non-renewable. Reita Huckins Bell Women’s
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing/Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $500 (2 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Must be a Re-Entry student (has not attended school 4-6 semesters). Must be a low-income, full-time, re-entry student (especially women and minorities), who plans to complete a 2 or 4-year program to acquire certification in Voc/Tech fields or a BA degree. Must show potential and motivation to reach goals. May not receive more than 2 years of assistance on lower division status and 2 years in upper division status. First-time applicants must have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA in at least 12 units and must maintain a 3.0 GPA for each subsequent semester.
Renewable Only by Re-Applying The Following School Year. Scott Evan Chew
To Whom Is This Open? Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $100 (5 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Must be a graduating sophomore from Yuba College with a 3.0 GPA and transferring as a full-time student to a 4-year institution Fall 2010. Financial need will be considered. Monies are disbursed in two equal payments.
YOU MUST PETITION TO GRADUATE FROM YUBA COLLEGE IN APRIL 15, 2009 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. Stephen M. and Sheila K. Epler Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $500 (2 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.25
The student must have successfully completed one year of study in order to qualify. A Major Field or Career Choise is not required, the student must merely be transferring to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student should be enrolled for 12 or more semester hours for any period during which they are beneficiaries of this award. Student should have completed at least 24 units, but no more than 90 units.
ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS:
1. If student recipient does not meet the grade point or enrollment hour’s criteria, the donor request that the student return the scholarship.
2. Student should have a letter of recommendation from a least one faculty, dean or director in the employ of Yuba Community College District - or a member of the communities served by YCCD.
3. Service to the campus community in the form of volunteer work or active association membership will be recognized.
4. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in their second year at one of the campuses of Yuba Community College. Shirley J. Kimerer Hayter Memorial
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $1000
Minimum GPA:
The Shirley J. Kimerer Hayter Memorial Scholarship was created for low-income students who have a financial need
and will not be receiving any other scholarship monies. This scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled full or part-time at Yuba College. The scholarship will range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $1,000 per semester, depending on the number of units per semester in which the student is enrolled (i.e., $500 for 6-8˝ units; $750 for 9-11˝ units and $1000 for 12 or more units) as funds are available. Students who do not successfully complete all of the units they enrolled in will be put on probation and any scholarship award in the following semester shall be reduced. If such an event occurs again the award will be terminated. The need of the student will be the major factor in awarding the scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded for no more than four (4) semesters of attendance at Yuba College. Students with 30+ units will not be considered. In order to be considered for a scholarship, IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY to make sure the following required documents are attached to the Foundation Scholarship Application packet and submitted to the Financial Aid Office on or before April 1, 2010: 1. Student’s Essay of Educational Purpose.
2. Two (2) Scholarship Recommendation forms (be sure to include an instructor in your major field of study on one of your recommendation forms).
3. High school transcript for students graduating from high school in 2010 or students who have not earned 12 college units.
4. Unofficial grade transcript from last college attended if you have not earned 12 units from Yuba College. To qualify for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria: 1. Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 as a high school graduate.
2. Earned a minimum of a 2.5 semester grade point average at the conclusion of your 1st semester at
Yuba College.
3. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average EACH subsequent semester.
4. 75% of your classes EACH semester must be graded classes.
5. “D” and “F” grades will not be accepted.
6. Continue to be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) total units during each subsequent semester. In order to continue receiving this scholarship, you are required to: 1. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average EACH subsequent semester.
2. “D” and “F” grades will not be accepted.
3. 75% of your classes EACH semester must be graded classes.
4. Continue to be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) total units during each subsequent semester. THIS SCHOLARSHIP MAY CONTINUE TO BE AWARDED TO STUDENTS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS AND IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTINUED FUNDING BY THE DONOR. Stohlman Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $250 - $500
Minimum GPA:
In January 1992 the Stohlman scholarship was established at Yuba College for three categories of students:
1) Non-high school graduates; 2) Radiology/RN/ADN and 3) Prospective teachers K-12. Contingent upon funding. CRITERIA FOR NON-HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE STUDENT
1) Student must be a non-high school graduate who has not taken and passed the GED test or has taken and not passed all three areas of the APS test.
2) Student must not be receiving any Federal monies.
3) Scholarship will be proportional to unit load taken:
12 units or greater $500/yr
9 - 11 units $375/yr
6 - 8 units $250/yr
4) Student must have been a resident of the Yuba College District for at least one year.
5) If student receives a full-time scholarship but drops below full-time level, then the following semester the student will receive an award proportionally decreased by the same amount as the overpayment. However, student has the right to petition through the Satisfactory Academic Progress process in case of mitigating circumstances.
6) Student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA each semester.
7) Student’s major will not be a part of the criteria.
8) Student may be eligible for two semesters only of Stohlman scholarship or until she/he passes the GED test or all 3 areas of the APS test.
9) Student must show financial need according to financial aid guidelines.
10) Student must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units. CRITERIA FOR RADIOLOGY & RN/ADN PROGRAM STUDENTS
1) Student must be enrolled in a Radiology Program for Fall 2010 or enrolled in RN/ADN classes for Fall 2010.
2) Student must be considered full-time and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units each semester.
3) Student must show financial need according to financial aid guidelines. Level of financial need will be considered in the selection process.
4) Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a Yuba College District high school
(No limit).
5) Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 or better and maintain a 2.75 GPA each semester.
6) Scholarship will be for the period of two semesters only.
7) Student will be considered for extension if extenuating circumstances apply. This will be done through the Satisfactory Academic Progress process. CRITERIA FOR K-12 TEACHERS
1) Student must be one of the under-represented ethnic minorities in the California public schools, including American Indian, Asian, Black, East Indian and Hispanic.
2) Student must be a sophomore Fall 2009 (30+ units) with at least 3 units or more completed in major, i.e., Educ 1.
3) Student must pursue either single-subject or multiple-subject majors that would allow him/her to be eligible for a K-12 teacher credential program.
4) Student must be registered for courses that lead to a transfer program.
5) Student must be considered full-time and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units each semester.
6) Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 or better and maintain a 2.75 GPA each semester.
7) Preference will be given to students who have graduated from a Yuba College District high school (no limit).
8) Scholarship will be for the period of two semesters only.
9) Student must show financial need according to federal guidelines. Tom Larner-Violanti Peri Award
To Whom Is This Open? Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $1,200
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Must be active in student government and transferring to a 4-year institution Fall 2010. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Academic excellence, need and extracurricular activities will be taken into consideration. Yuba College Faculty Association
To Whom Is This Open? Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $400 (3 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Donated by members of the Yuba College Faculty. Scholarships will be awarded as funds are available. Must have been a full-time student at Yuba College for the past two semesters and be transferring to a 4-year institution Fall 2010. Must have 3.0 GPA.
Must provide three letters of recommendation. Must demonstrate a financial need. Yuba College Foundation Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Incoming/Continuing/Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $1000 (5 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
The Yuba College Foundation was endowed with a bequest in 2004 (anonymous) that would provide approximately six students each year a $2000 scholarship. The Yuba College Foundation Scholarship is primarily need-based (2.5 GPA), and gives preference to veterans and students who have been employed while in school. Students applying for the Hayter-Kimerer Scholarship will be considered automatically within this pool of applicants. Applicants may apply competitively for a second year of support. Must be a full-time student. Yuba College Osher Scholarship
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing/Transfer
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $1000 (8 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: N/A
The Yuba College Endowed Scholarship is part of a statewide initiative for community colleges from the Bernard Osher Foundation. A student must be financial aid and BOG eligible. She/he must have completed 24 units of degree-applicable study and be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units during the semester in which the scholarship is distributed. (Yuba/Clear Lake/Beale) Vivian “Moms” Blanton
To Whom Is This Open? Continuing
Application Deadline: April 1
Award Range: $200 (2 Recipients)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
This scholarship was established as a memorial to Vivian “Moms” Blanton. “Moms,” as she was affectionately called by many, “mothered” all including children and adults. The scholarship has been developed primarily to assist African American students in their educational pursuit at Yuba College. African-American students engaged in music activities at the college may be given priority because of Vivian’s love for music. The scholarship is for continuing students with a 3.0 GPA and 24 units completed. | 
