General Scholarship Information
All applications for foundation sponsored scholarships must be submitted online before February for eligibility of the following Fall and Spring semesters. All Fullerton College students are encouraged to apply. However, most require common criteria.
- Attended Fullerton College as a full-time student (12 or more units)
- Maintained a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 - Osher Scholarships require a minimum of 2.5 G.P.A.
- Completed at least 24 units at Fullerton College
Selection Process:
Recipients may be selected by the Fullerton College Foundation Scholarship Committee, a specific division, or by the scholarship donor.
Sample Calendar:
- December – February : Apply Online
- February: Deadline for submitting applications
- April: The Scholarship Committee selects student recipients. FC divisions submit their list of awardees.
- Early May: Letters are sent out informing the students of their award status
- May- Foundation Scholarship Awards Banquet
- August: The first disbursement of the scholarship award is given
- January the Following Year: The second disbursement of the scholarship award is given.
Disbursements:
Awards are typically disbursed in two payments: half in the fall, and upon successful completion of 12 units with a 3.00 G.P.A.,(Osher is 2.5) the remaining half in the spring.
Fall disbursement:
To receive the first disbursement, students must complete a scholarship disbursement form (disbursement form must be picked up from the Foundation office), submit proof of registration for the Fall semester and submit a thank you letter to the donor. Processing time for checks is approximately two weeks.
Spring disbursement:
To receive the second disbursement, students must show proof of successful completion of fall semester courses as well as proof of registration for the spring semester.
Other conditions:
'Graduating Scholarship' recipients must graduate by August of the year of their award in order to receive their scholarship award. Unclaimed scholarships will be forfeited by the end of the academic year for which they were awarded.
Available Scholarships for the Arts
The Theatre Arts Department also offers merit based scholarships each spring to the Student Art Show winners in several different categories.
BRONWYN DODSON MEMORIAL AWARD
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Theatre Arts major who is a poly-talent or the most promising theatre student transitioning to the next level of education or training. The recipient must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The award must be given to a single student, and if none qualify, then the award will be postponed to the next year. The selection will be made by a committee of Theatre Arts staff appointed by the Theatre Arts Coordinator/Chairperson.
ESTHER & VERNON HATCH DRAMA SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is to be awarded to a transferring student majoring in Theatre planning to continue studies towards a Bachelors degree the following year. The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Prime requisites for candidates shall be good character, a constructive attitude, and earnest application in college, financial need, and excellence in theatre. The selection will be by a committee of Theatre Arts staff appointed by the Theatre Arts Coordinator/Chairperson.
ANITA & EVERETTE FARNSWORTH THEATRE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is to be awarded to a Theatre Arts major with outstanding integrity, seriousness of purpose, demonstrated financial need and a dedication to theatre. This scholarship is to be used to further the student's education and career development in the theatre. The selection will be by a committee of Theatre Arts staff appointed by the Theatre Arts Coordinator/Chairperson.
MARVON LEVINE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating or continuing Theatre Arts major. Criteria includes outstanding achievement in theatre and promise in the entertainment industry. The selection will be by a committee of Theatre Arts staff appointed by the Theatre Arts Coordinator/Chairperson.
ADDISON GLINES/LEGENDS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is to be awarded to a continuing Theatre Arts student who has shown great achievement and a very positive attitude in the first year of studies in the Fullerton College Theatre Arts Department. The award is contingent on the recipient returning to Fullerton College for a second year of studies. The selection will be by a committee of Theatre Arts staff appointed by the Theatre Arts Coordinator/Chairperson
Disclaimer: Data on this page was extracted on February 2020 and is subject to change. The data provided does not circumvent the data provided by the Fullerton College Foundation. Those interested in a procuring a scholarship or obtain details of an existing scholarship should visit the Fullerton College Foundation website for up to date criteria and timeframes.
