About the Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors who have a documented learning disability (ADHD alone does not qualify) and plan to attend Sierra College or a Los Rios Community College District institution. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and must demonstrate financial need by qualifying for a Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOGW). Application requirements for the Pine Cone Foundation Scholarship are:InterviewRecommendation letterApplication formOfficial TranscriptPhoto Proof of disability Proof of BOGW

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for U.S. students. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must be a resident of California (required to qualify for the Board of Governors Fee Waiver). Must plan to attend an eligible community college in the fall with a course load of at least 8 credits. Must plan on enrolling at Sierra College or the Los Rios Community College District (American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, and Sacramento City colleges). Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 point scale upon applying and graduation. Must have a documented learning disability. A diagnosis of ADHD alone does not qualify.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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