Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Instructions

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE SURE APPLICATION IS FILLED OUT COMPLETELY!

Eligibility Requirements:

1. A student who is a child or grandchild of a current member of the Merced County CWA Chapter (*Sponsor information on application is the name of the parent or grandparent. This MUST BE COMPLETED to be considered for scholarship!)

2. Freshman to Senior enrolling in a CA Community College or 4-Year Accredited College/University or Trade/Vocational School

3. Any Recognized field of study (major) is acceptable

4. Minimum GPA of 2.5 during previous four semesters

5. Not a previous Linda Macedo Scholarship winner

Application Requirements:

Complete the application and submit a current photo of student:

Copy of official high school transcript (Official Transcript DOES NOT need to be sealed, please scan and submit a copy)

List of Activities: List on a sheet applicant's campus and community activities, organizations, honors, and/or special awards received.

Letter from applicant stating educational and career goals not covered in the application or other information deemed important in representing their qualifications, no longer than two pages

Two letters of recommendation must include:

One from a school principal, counselor, or instructor; and

One from a person in the community.

The letters MUST include the person's signature, contact information, position in the school or community, and their relationship with the applicant (MUST NOT be a relative or personal friend).                        

The letters should provide information about the applicant's character, scholastic or technical ability, leadership, citizenship, and financial need.

DEADLINE EXTENDED

APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 11:59P.M.