The Tom and Nancy Driscoll Foundation Scholarship: Income-Based Award Grant

The Tom and Nancy Driscoll Foundation Scholarship: Income-Based Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the North State
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

Overview

Note: The Tom and Nancy Driscoll Foundation Scholarship is offered as an Income-Based Award and a Merit-Based Award. Community Foundation of the North State The Community Foundation builds trust through relationship, integrity, and by providing safe places for donors to give their resources. We are a nonprofit, public charity serving the people of Shasta, Siskiyou and Tehama counties, with a mission to impact the region through the power of giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of the North State manages many scholarship funds that are awarded to graduating high school seniors as well as students already in an undergraduate program. Some scholarships were started by families or individuals; others by businesses or organizations. All scholarships share one important focus: helping young people reach their educational goals. The Tom and Nancy Driscoll Foundation Scholarship Nancy Driscoll’s lifetime wish was to support young women in discovering their “magic.” Whether working directly with young people or coaching board and staff members at organizations large and small, Nancy always found a way to inspire, lift up, and empower. Nancy was also a protector of nature. Nancy felt that the forests and mountains of Northern California were her temple, and she worked tirelessly to protect wild and sacred places and to bring our community into nature’s presence. The Tom and Nancy Driscoll Foundation Scholarship was established to benefit and support Siskiyou County high school graduates planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college or vocational school.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Income-Based AwardSiskiyou County graduating high school seniorMinimum GPA of 2.5Must demonstrate financial need- verification required via completion of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Financial Aid applicationWill attend an accredited community college, 4-year college/university, or vocational school