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Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Solano Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $1,400

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Is pursuing a degree in the healthcare field AND attends a school in either Solano County, Yolo County, Napa County, or the state of Pennsylvania.

Other requirements

  • The recipient must:Come from a disadvantaged/underserved background or Plan to work in an underserved or underrepresented community orBelong to a community which is underrepresented in healthcare professions.
  • Has completed at least three years of undergraduate studies by the end of June of the year in which the scholarship will be awarded, with at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
  • Must meet one of the following criteria: be in pursuit of a 4-year university degree, at a minimum; OR be accepted to a post-graduate program; OR be a post-graduate student.

Overview

The Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Solano Community Foundation, honors Dr. Ethan R. Sellers and supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing healthcare degrees. With an award amount of $1,400, the scholarship aims to assist those who have completed at least three years of undergraduate studies and maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher, thereby fostering future healthcare professionals in underserved communities.

About SCF
Solano Community Foundation has once again passed the rigorous National Standards Compliance for U.S. Community Foundations administered by the Council on Foundations. National Standards represent the highest measure of accountability and transparency in philanthropy. We are proud to have achieved reconfirmation of these rigorous standards in donor services, investment management, grantmaking, and administration.
The Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Dr. Ethan Ross Sellers.
Scholarships awarded are made possible from the Dr. Ethan R. Sellers Memorial Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Solano Community Foundation.

Eligibility

The recipient must:Come from a disadvantaged/underserved background or Plan to work in an underserved or underrepresented community orBelong to a community which is underrepresented in healthcare professions.Has completed at least three years of undergraduate studies by the end of June of the year in which the scholarship will be awarded, with at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average (GPA).Is pursuing a degree in the healthcare field AND attends a school in either Solano County, Yolo County, Napa County, or the state of Pennsylvania.Must meet one of the following criteria: be in pursuit of a 4-year university degree, at a minimum; OR be accepted to a post-graduate program; OR be a post-graduate student.

What Solano Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2021
58
Total given
$760K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$6,477–$70K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Vallejo, CA; Fairfield, CA; Vacaville, CA.
  • 7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

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    $70K

  • CVNL -- Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership · San Rafael, CA

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    $50K

  • United Policyholders · San Francisco, CA

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    $50K

  • Sparrow Project · Vallejo, CA

    2020-2021 vth community christmas card

    $39K

  • Workforce Development Board of Solano County · Fairfield, CA

    Assistance to wdb's clientele of job ctr customers

    $20K

IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Healthcare

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