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 Art Department also offers merit based scholarships each spring to the Student Art Show winners in several different categories.
Terry & Karen Blackley Fine Arts Division Recruitment Fund
This scholarship can be used for recruitment in the Fine Arts and/or for the purpose of student scholarships. The fine arts division will determine the manner in which funds are disbursed.
Ref #: 390-3032, 303-3032Steven Mayo Echols
This scholarship is open to any student in The Fine Arts or Liberal Arts Division demonstrating unique artistic talent. They must have a 3.0 GPA or above.
Ref #: 390-3094, 303-3094Fine Arts Wirzbicki Scholarship
The Fine Arts Department will determine criteria.
Ref #: 303-3135, 390-3135California China Painter's Art Association Scholarship
The Fine Arts Department will select one or more recipient(s) from visual arts for this scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3047, 303-3047Don W. Hendricks Memorial Art Scholarship
The criteria are to be formulated by the full-time Art faculty. The department, through the Division Dean, will make recommendations. This award can be given to one or more art students.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3175, 303-3175, 590-2175, 503-2175Excellence in Color Art Award
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-2113, 303-3113Glen Lukens Ceramic Award
This scholarship is to be awarded to one or more returning full-time students in Ceramics for excellence in ceramic work. The award is given in order to recognize accomplishment and encourage participation in the craft. Selection will be made in the Spring and the award granted in the Fall, after student enrollment.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3250, 303-3250Graham Booth Scholarship
Recipient should have outstanding talent in art. Other criteria will be determined by the Art Department.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-2037, 303-3037John E. Parker Art Department Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to continuing students majoring in Art.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3141, 303-3141Marciano Martinez Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to continuing students majoring in Art.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3253, 303-3253Milford Zornes Watercolor Painting Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to continuing students majoring in Art.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3515, 303-3515Wilbur J. Streech Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded to continuing students majoring in Art.
This scholarship will be awarded at the annual Fullerton College Student Art Show. The award will be given to student(s) whose work of art, produced that academic year in one of the art classes, and demonstrates an outstanding talent in art. Selection of recipients will be done by members of the Fullerton College Art Department or a juror or panel of jurors selected by the Art Department.
Ref #: 390-3425, 303-3425Disclaimer: Data on this page was extracted on July 2015 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.
