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The Judith Campbell Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a four year college or university, a community college or trade/technical school. Applicants must be attending a high school in San Diego County at the time of application and have a minimum GPA of 2.50. The purpose of the scholarship is to financially assist deserving students who might not be able to attend college due to financial constraints.

Our Criteria

Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria

Meaningful Student Essay

Applicants need to demonstrate ability to overcome personal obstacles, as well as a strong commitment to continuing personal growth and development through higher education

Demonstrated Financial Need

This scholarship is for students who are well-rounded, demonstrating a desire to create impact, but need help financially to make their dreams come true

Academic Potential

We are looking for students who demonstrate academic standing and/or the potential for success. We are looking for hard workers

Community Engagement

We are looking for students who are engaged in their community through involvement in extra-curricular, community service and/or work activities

One Letter of Recommendation

Appropriate recommenders include: high school teacher, counselor, coach or school administrator; employer; staff where student volunteers or interns

Scholarship Application

The application process opens on January 1st each year
The deadline to apply is April 15th
Winners will be notified no later than May 15th

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General Information

First and Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Mailing Address

City(Required)

State

Zip

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Father Highest Education Completed

Mother Highest Education Completed

Father’s Occupation

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Other financial circumstances: If you have any financial circumstances that are not evident from the financial information you are providing here, such as changes in finances, personal or family hardships, or other financial challenges, please explain briefly below:

High school Information

High School Name

High School District

High School Cumulative GPA

High School Counselor Name

High School Counselor Email

Work Activities/Experience

High School Extra-Curricular Activities

Community Service

College Information

College/trade school you wish to attend in Fall?

Intended Field of Study, if known?

Have you applied for FAFSA?

Have you applied for or been awarded any other scholarships? If so, please list:

How will you meet expenses not covered by scholarship(s) and/or financial aid?

Please attach or email unofficial high school transcript and college acceptance letter(s)

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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.

Essay Portion

Describe your background, what is important to you and what you hope for your future: (300-500 words)

If you have decided on your educational and career goals, describe them and explain how your interest in these goals developed. If you have not yet decided on your educational and career goals, describe some possible goals and explain how you plan to explore and decide on them as well as how college fits into these goals: (100-250 words)

Describe an example of your leadership experience where you have positively influenced others, helped to resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time: (100-250 words)

Describe your proudest accomplishment (inside or outside of the classroom): (100 words)

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Describe the impact that attending college will have on your future. What do you hope to achieve by going to college? How will your future benefit by obtaining a degree? How do you see your college aspirations and future career benefitting the community at large? (100-250 words)

Describe a time when you made a mistake and how you handled it: (100 words)

Explain how an important personal accomplishment, challenge or experience has impacted your life. What did you learn and how will you apply this lesson in the classroom or community?

If selected as a recipient of a Judith Campbell Educational and Community Foundation scholarship, I agree to keep the Foundation updated as to my educational progress and job opportunities throughout the time period covered by my scholarship. In addition, I will give permission to my school to release my academic records to the Foundation.

I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing financial need information is true and correct.

How did you learn about The Judith Campbell Educational & Community Foundation?(Required)

Applicant signature(Required)

Date(Required)

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