This scholarship is open to all majors, with priority given to students majoring in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education.
Lou and Diane Gerard Scholarship Fund honors long-time citizens of Redding, Lou and Diane Gerard, who made Northern California their home since 1959. Both were compassionate former teachers with a devotion to community service. They were members of numerous nonprofit boards and organizations over their lifetimes, including a combined 89 years on Redding area school boards. With unwavering dedication, Lou and Diane Gerard were committed to the advancement of educational opportunities for all.
This endowed fund provides scholarship opportunities for those seeking to further their education. The scholarship is open to all majors, with priority given to students majoring in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education. All interested persons are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Wednesday, March 12th, 2025
Open Application Window: November – March
Eligibility Criteria:
- Current high school seniors or current college students (priority to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and/or students entering their teaching credential year)
- Must have attended a public high school in Shasta County or Shasta College
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Student may attend a two- or four-year not-for-profit college in the coming year
- Open to all majors, but priority to students majoring in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education
- Must demonstrate financial need by an SAI of $5,500 or less as indicated on their FAFSA Submission Summary.
