Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program

THE 2023 APPLICATION is closed.

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The 2023 Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program application has closed. Candidates will be notified of their status this spring.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program offers college scholarships for Ventura County, California high school seniors who demonstrate strong leadership and character.

Ventura County high school seniors who showcase leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to the local community can earn a share of up to $50,000 annually in college scholarships. In addition to receiving money for college, Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars join a network of 230 student leaders from 30 Ventura County high schools who have received more than $820,000 in scholarships since 2000. 

Candidates must

• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to Ventura County
• Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
• Be citizens of the United States of America
• Graduate from a high school in Ventura County, California during the current academic year (home-schooled high school seniors in Ventura County, California also are eligible)
• Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year

Learn more about requirements and how to make your application shine.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute reserve the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time, including termination of the program.