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Daphne and Stuart Wells Public Service Scholarship

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$5,000

Due: March 16, 2027

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

Daphne and Stuart Wells Public Service Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $5000 each. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Daphne and Stuart Wells Public Service Scholarship will be awarded to students entering their junior year of college in good standing. They may be students who have completed a 2-year degree or students who have completed the equivalent of 2 years of qualifying college credits. Applicants must be majoring in one of the following public service fields: Education; Environmental Studies; Health Professions and Related Programs; Marine Biology or Oceanography; Natural Resources, Forestry, and Conservation; Nursing; Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies; Public Administration and Social Service Professions; or World Affairs and International Issues. Preference will be given to students with broad-based liberal arts and science courses during their freshman and sophomore years. Applicants must be a resident of Monterey County, including undocumented residents, with preference given to students transferring to or attending CSU Monterey Bay or other 4-year college or university in California from Hartnell College or Monterey Peninsula College. The scholarship may be renewed for one year as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility criteria. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Community Foundation for Monterey County for more information.

Level of Study

College Junior College Senior

Scholarship Type

Need Based Merit-based STEM College Student