Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 16

Award Deadline: Register to View


The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program offers college scholarships for Ventura County, California high school seniors who demonstrate strong leadership and character.

Ventura County high school seniors who showcase leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to the local community can earn a share of up to $50,000 annually in college scholarships. In addition to receiving money for college, Ronald Reagan Presidential 
Foundation Scholars join a network of 243 student leaders from 30 Ventura County high schools who have received more than $900,000 in scholarships since 2000.

Candidates must

  • Demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to Ventura County
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
  • Be citizens of the United States of America
  • Graduate from a high school in Ventura County, California during the current academic year (home-schooled high school seniors in Ventura County, California also are eligible)
  • Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SCHOLAR

LEADERSHIP

Scholars possess natural leadership skills, vision, and ambition, and pursue roles of influence and service. They use their influence to set a positive example for their peers and set a course for progress in their school and in their community.

CHARACTER

Scholars are rooted in their principles, values, and ethics. They earn the respect of their peers, school administrators, and community leaders by demonstrating integrity, dependability, conviction, and strong personal character.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Scholars use their skills as communicators to inspire others and affect positive change in the community. Using clear and purposeful communication skills and strategies, Scholars articulate a clear vision for improving the community and motivate their peers to contribute to a greater cause.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Scholars are driven to excel academically. They value a quality education as a means for personal advancement. Scholars seek the “hard” academic road and diligently pursue a high standard of achievement.

COMMITMENT TO VENTURA COUNTY

Scholars are upstanding representatives of Ventura County. They actively engage in their community and make notable contributions of selfless service. Scholars take pride in their County and are, in turn, considered community assets.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Basic information about you, your parent/guardian, your high school, and your college plans.
  2. Your involvement in extracurricular activities.
  3. Your involvement in community service.
  4. Your involvement in paid work.
  5. Essay on a pivotal leadership experience.
  6. Your high school transcripts (semifinalists only).
  7. Two recommendations (semifinalists only).
  8. A video response to an additional essay question (semifinalists only).
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Be Bold Scholarship

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$25,000
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Niche $50,000 Scholarship

Deadline: Dec 31, 2024
$50,000
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ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 29, 2024
$1,000
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$3,500
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Sallie Mae "No Essay" Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$2,000
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Future Leaders Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,500
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The Future is Now Scholarship

Deadline: Nov 30, 2024
$1,001
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Appily Easy Money Scholarship

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Common App Scholarship

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