Glendale Community College
2010 Scholarship Guidelines
This is a list of Community Foundation of the Verdugos scholarship opportunities available through Glendale Community College (GCC). Please visit the Scholarship Office on the GCC campus or contact them at (818) 240-1000 extension 5591 for information on applying and application materials. Chuck Benedict Memorial Journalism Scholarship College Major/Area of Study: Journalism Student Profile: Glendale Community College journalism student planning on transferring to a 4-year university journalism program. Emphasis placed on the students' interest in sports journalism. Special Requirements: Student must by referred by a Glendale Community College journalism professor. Academic achievement and financial need will be taken into consideration. An essay on journalism must be received with the scholarship application. Average award: $1,000
Average # of awards: 1 Reinhart Family Scholarship College Major/Area of Study: Any Student Profile: Student must be a resident of Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose or Verdugo City for the past 5 years and must be attending Glendale Community College after a break in their education. Student is evaluated on the basis of financial need and a goal of an AA degree. There is no specific GPA required. Special Requirements: None Average award: $500
Average # of awards: 1 Tuesday Afternoon Club Scholarship College Major/Area of Study: Any Student Profile: Student must be in the Glendale Community College re-entry program. Financial need must be demonstrated, along with proof of U.S. citizenship and community service. The student should be able to show a potential for achievement and success, and self-motivation. Special Requirements: In a scholarship statement, the student must discuss the importance of education. If qualified, the student will be considered for a personal interview. Average award: $1,000
Average # of awards: 1 The Shirley and Joel Youngquist Nursing Scholarship College Major/Area of Study: Nursing Student Profile: SStudent must be in the nursing program at Glendale Community College and must have residency in Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose or Verdugo City for the past three years. Students are evaluated on the basis of financial need. The student must have a goal of obtaining at least an AA degree in nursing, and there is no specific GPA required. The award may be renewable, but is not automatic. Special Requirement: A scholarship statement on the importance of nursing must be received with the scholarship application. Average Award: $1,000
Average # of awards: 1