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American Association University of Women
American Association University of Women promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positivesocietal change. Since 1881 the AmericanAssociation of University Women has been the nation's leading voice promotingeducation and equity for women and girls. This scholarship is awarded to women who intend to pursue a universitydegree.
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Apple Valley Communications
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Apple Valley Library Book Club
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Apple Valley Women's Club
It has always been a goal of the Apple Valley Women’s Club to support their community and to better the lives of those around them. Club members believe there is no better way to accomplish this than to acknowledge the dedication, integrity and sacrifice of those who pursue the noble profession of nursing. Someone who embarks upon a career which creates hope, and improves the quality of life for others, deserves our gratitude and assistance. This scholarship is awarded to women pursuing a career in nursing.
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Bear Valley Hydroponics & Homebrewing
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California Retired Teachers Assn. #74
The California Retired Teachers Association (CRTA) is a state wide organization of retired educators. With over 50,000 members, they are the largest organization representing retired educators. They protect and enhance the pension system for the benefit of their members, while supporting, protecting and promoting the public educational system. This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in education or pursuing a career in teaching.
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Catholic Charities, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties
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County of San Bernardino
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The County of San Bernardino’s mission is to satisfy its customers by providing service that promotes the health, safety, well-being, and quality of life of its residents according to the County Charter, general laws, and the will of the people it serves.
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Desert Valley Hospital Auxiliary
As a group working for the improvement of hospital and medical services, we want to help students in medical fields to obtain their education. Our hope is that some or all of those students will then seek employment in our Desert Valley facilities.
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Diane Wollan
Diane Wollan began her career as a college counselor at age 50. She produced a CD of original songs at age 60. Th Never Too Late To Bloom scholarship is dedicated to assisting the more mature students pursuing their college goals.
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Foundation for California Community Colleges
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Grainger
Grainger is investing in the future of the workforce and addressing the growing shortage of trained trades professionals through our Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program. Grainger’s mission in supporting technical education is to make it easier for those interested in a skilled trade career to get the information and training they need to join the industrial trade workforce.
The Grainger Tools for Tomorrow® scholarship program awards financial assistance for tuition and books to outstanding students earning an associate’s degree or certificate in Skilled Trade fields, including electronic systems, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, welding, automotive, construction, facilities maintenance or other industrial trades or Public Safety fields, including first responder, law enforcement (city, county, state), prison guard, firefighter, fire safety, emergency medical technician, emergency management and disaster preparedness programs.
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High Desert Association of Realtors
The purpose of the High Desert Association of REALTORS® is to serve its membership and community in developing and promoting programs and services that will enhance the member's freedom and ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully with integrity and competency, and through collective action, to promote the preservation of real property rights.
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Julie Mayer
Beverly Dudley began the Coach John Dudley Memorial scholarship to honor the memory of her husband, John. He passed away in June of 2009. He was an outstanding coach and teacher at Victor Valley High School for 40 years and Victor Valley College for 10 years. His record of coaching is 27 championships in football, basketball and tennis. He was fair, taught discipline and honor in all his dealings with youth of Victor Valley.
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Scholarships associated with Robert & Judy Kniss
- David Kniss Memorial Scholarship
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Rotary Club od the High Desert
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Rotary Club of Apple Valley
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Rotary Club of Victorville
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Shirley Peterson
Shirley Peterson created the Charles A. Peterson Endowment to honor the life of Charles A. Peterson, a well-regarded VVC administrator from 1975-1996, died on November 10, 2001 in an automobile accident in Victorville. Peterson was born on September 5, 1938 in Amery, Wisconsin. He earned both a BS and an MS in Forest Management from Montana State University and a PhD in Forest Management from Oregon State University. He began his career at Victor Valley College as an Associate Dean of Instruction for Occupational Education and eventually became the college's Executive Vice President, retiring in 1996 as the Vice President of Future Development and Technology. Upon his retirement, Peterson began writing grants to help St. Mary Medical Center and drove a van to help people in need of healthcare overcome transportation problems, and was part of an organization known as Future Search which was dedicated to improving local health care. Peterson also enjoyed taking pictures of Native American petroglyphs and pictograhs.
Scholarships associated with Shirley Peterson
- 19-E-Charles A Peterson Memorial Scholarship
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Soroptimist International of Apple Valley
Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls. Loosely translated from Latin, the term Soroptimist means “best” for women. Soroptimist was formed because women who were interested in volunteering in their communities were not permitted to join male service organizations. From their beginning, Soroptimist has worked to help women improve their standing in the world.
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Southern California Edison
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Southwest Gas
Contact: Sharon Rodriguez
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St. Mary Medical Center Foundation
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Thurston & Margaret Smith
Thurston & Margaret Smith started the Brandon E. Smith Memorial Endowment with the purpose to continue the memory of their son. He was 19 years old when he died tragically during a motorcycle race on August 24, 2007 in Nevada. He aspired to take over his father’s business after obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree. He was hardworking and passionate about everything he became involved in. He never wasted a minute of his life. He was always busy and involved with something – work, school, sports, etc. The recipient of this scholarship is encouraged to give back to their community in the future.
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Ultimate Orthopedics
Contact: Amy Stanton
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Victor Elementary Teachers Association
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Victor Valley Chamber Foundation, Inc.
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Victor Valley College CSEA, Chapter 584
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Victor Valley College Foundation
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Their dreams ...Your passion... Our mission!
With the Victor Valley College Foundation you can give opportunities to people with dreams. With your support we award scholarships, increase access to college programs, fund life-changing educational experiences and enhance the relevance of workforce training programs in our community.
Our success is only possible because of people like you, who care enough to invest in the dreams of others. Join us today in giving more deserving individuals the opportunity to improve their lives through higher education
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Victor Valley College RamPage
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Victor Valley College Restaurant Management
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Victor Valley Global Medical Center
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Victorville Elks Lodge
The Victorville Elks Charitable Fund is part of the Victorville Elks Lodge. Their mission is to seek out and support various individuals and groups that are in need of financial assistance. They are a membership, fraternal and charitable organization. Fundraising for the benefit of others brings great pride to their membership as well as the community they serve. They are part of a 138 year old national organization having served the Victor Valley for the past 53 years. The Elks nationwide support numerous scholarship programs and are second only to the United States Government in the number of scholarships awarded each year. They hope their efforts will encourage worthy students to achieve excellence in future employment. This scholarship is provided to students pursuing vocational careers.
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Willmas Charitable Trust
The Willmas Charitable Trust was established on September 26, 2002 to honor the lives and legacy of Anthony and Edna Willmas. The couple spent their early married life in Wisconsin. In the mid 1930’s, they migrated to California, eventually settling in Victorville. The couple lived modestly and invested prudently. The trust they established to ensure their charitable giving continued in perpetuity funds needs in the Victor Valley.
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