Ventura County Community Foundation

Through the generosity of local donors, the Ventura County Community Foundation is able to partner with you to help you reach your career and educational goals. The application process for scholarships is highly competitive and there are many scholarship categories to choose from. Each year we have several thousand applicants and it is very important your application is completed in full to be considered eligible.

1. Request official transcripts from your school counselor (please make sure your GPA is visible!).
2. Reach out to two individuals who are willing to fill out a recommendation questionnaire on your behalf. One of the individuals must be a teacher or school counselor. Other can be a coach, pastor, employer, or someone who is not a family member. Letters from peers will not be accepted.
3. Create an Account on the VCCF Academic Works portal by clicking here. 
4. Be sure to use your personal email address and check your email frequently. Do not use your school email address. 
5. After you have filled out the general application, click on “other opportunities” to make sure you meet the requirements for the individual opportunities you are applying to.
6. If you need assistance, attend the convenings and support sessions hosted by VCCF Scholarship staff.