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David Viancourt and Kathy Ferguson Memorial Scholarship

Central Valley Community Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Up to $3,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

David Viancourt and Kathy Ferguson Memorial Scholarship

Overview: This scholarship honors the memory of David J. Viancourt and Kathy A. Ferguson, who were both dedicated to education and serving their communities. Mr. Viancourt spent his career as an administrator of skilled nursing facilities, including Twilight Haven for over 20 years. Ms. Ferguson was a nurse and women's health advocate.

Geographic Scope: Central Valley, California

Focus Areas: Education and skill development for students at community colleges, state colleges, or vocational schools

Award Details:

  • Approximately 4-5 scholarships awarded annually

  • Maximum award: $3,000 per recipient

  • Divided into equal payments over two semesters

  • Must be utilized within 1 year of receiving the award
  • Eligibility Requirements

    Applicants must:

  • Be graduates of an accredited high school or have a GED

  • Be enrolled as full- or part-time students

  • Be working toward an undergraduate degree or enrolled in vocational trade school
  • Preference given to (not guaranteed):

  • Current or former employees of Twilight Haven, Masten Towers, Glen Agnes, Delno Terraces, or TAT Management

  • Children of employees or former employees of the above facilities

  • Adults returning to school

  • Single parents

  • Military veterans
  • Selection Criteria

    Scholarship committee will judge applications in a nondiscriminatory and objective manner based on:

  • Applicant's demonstrated financial need

  • Applicant's demonstrated personal character
    • Contact Information

    • Email: samschuh@gmail.com
    • Phone: (559) 226-5600
    • Address: 1260 Fulton Street, Suite 200, Fresno, CA 93721

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit your application via email to samschuh@gmail.com
    2. Applications are evaluated by the scholarship selection committee on a nondiscriminatory and objective basis
    3. Recipients will be notified by the Foundation's Board of Directors
    4. Award must be utilized within 1 year of receipt

    Required Materials

    Specific application materials and requirements should be confirmed by contacting samschuh@gmail.com or scholarships@centralvalleycf.org

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