Sacramento Region Community Foundation
The Phillip M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors from select Northern California counties who intend to major in public affairs, political science, administration, or government.
Award
$1,000 – $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / varies
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Rolling
Public affairsAdministrationPolitical scienceGovernment
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- Application effort
- Medium (essay, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Graduating high school senior in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Shasta, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, or Butte Counties
- Must plan to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated financial need
- Must major in public affairs, administration, political science, or government
What you'll need
- Transcript that includes unweighted GPA
- Copy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission summary report or CA Dream Act report
- References
- Personal essay
How to apply
- Register on the Sacramento Region Community Foundation scholarship portal.
- Complete the general application form.
- Submit the specific application for The Phillip M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://sacregcf.academicworks.com/opportunities/1881
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Sacramento Region Community Foundation before submitting.
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