How much funding does VCCF Scholarship Program provide?

VCCF Scholarship Program provides Varies by scholarship; $1,074,833 awarded to 373 scholarships in 2024 in funding.

When is the deadline for VCCF Scholarship Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is VCCF Scholarship Program offered?

VCCF Scholarship Program runs on an annual cycle.

VCCF Scholarship Program

Ventura County Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Varies by scholarship; $1,074,833 awarded to 373 scholarships in 2024

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

The Ventura County Community Foundation administers a comprehensive scholarship program that provides funding for higher education and career training to Ventura County students.

Geographic Scope: Ventura County, California

Key Facts:

Over $16 million awarded since program inception
$1,074,833 awarded to 373 scholarship recipients in 2024
Funds support both higher education and career training
Scholarships are funded through community philanthropists and donors
Highly competitive selection process

Eligibility: Local students from throughout Ventura County who are hardworking and deserving

Contact Information:

Address: 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Suite A, Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805) 330-6976
Website: vccf.org
Tax ID: 77-0165029

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application procedures not provided in source materials. Applicants should contact VCCF directly at (805) 330-6976 or visit vccf.org for specific scholarship application requirements and deadlines.

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What Ventura County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 243
Total given: $11.47M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,031–$1.1M

By dollars: California 95%, Washington 1%, District of Columbia 1%. Top recipient cities: Ventura, CA; Camarillo, CA; Oxnard, CA.
27% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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