Scholarships
Be sure to check back frequently, as new scholarships will be released and posted regularly. This is a valuable opportunity that you won’t want to miss! Applying for scholarships can significantly ease the financial burden of your education, so stay informed about the latest options available.
Whether you’re looking for merit-based, need-based, or specific interest scholarships, keeping an eye on these updates will help you take advantage of all the resources out there.

There are numerous local scholarship opportunities available. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Schuller in the office. If a scholarship requires a specific application, you can find the details listed below. Most applications are due by February 14, but be sure to check back for any updates. Don’t miss out on these valuable scholarship opportunities!
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
Awards : One $1,000 scholarship
Conditions : Must be a graduating senior Not based on grades
Deadline: February 14, 2025
LOVE RIPON SCHOLARSHIP
Awards: One to Two $500 Awards
Conditions:
1. Must be a graduating senior
2. Based on community service and school activities
3. Available to 2-year, 4-year and trade school
Deadline: February 14, 2025
RIPON GRANGE SCHOLARSHIP
Awards: One $250 scholarship
Conditions:
1. Must be a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.5 or above
2. Must show attendance to a four year college or university
Deadline: February 14, 2025
RIPON ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
Awards: Two $500 Scholarships
Conditions:
1. Must be a graduating senior
2. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA
3. Must be accepted by a 2 or 4 year trade school (certificate from MJC accepted)
4. Award must be used the following school year
5. Application, transcript, essay and letter of recommendation required.
Deadline: February 14, 2025
RIPON LION'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Three $500 scholarship awards
Conditions:
1. Must be a graduating senior of Ripon Christian
2. Must attend a four-year college
3. Tech/trade school also eligible
4. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Deadline: February 14, 2025
VAN UNEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Award: one $1,500 scholarship
Conditions:
1. Must be a graduating senior from Ripon Christian
2. Must be entering the field of Law Enforcement or Military Service after graduation
3. Must have a 2.5 gpa
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Bugbee Memorial Scholarship
Awards: 4-5 awards of $4,000-5,000 available
Conditions:
-Must be a graduating senior from Ripon Christian
-Must attend a 4-year college/university after graduation
-Must have a 2.5 GPA
-Scholarships available for students majoring in Agriculture, Education or Fine Arts as well as at large majors.
-Application and essays required
Deadline: February 9, 2025
BLUE DIAMOND GROWERS FOUNDATION
The Blue Diamond Growers Foundation has been established for promising young students from California who plan to attend, or are attending, a university offering a four-year degree. Students transferring from a community or junior college to a four-year university program are also eligible.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all information is complete and the application is submitted by the deadline of March 31, 2025.
RIPON QUARTERBACK CLUB
Awards: Two $1,000 Scholarship
Conditions:
1. State school activities and outside of school activities in community and church
2. Emphasis on four years of consistent performance in college preparatory courses
3. One female and one male student from RC will be selected
4. No name on application. Identification number by Miss Schuller will be assigned
5. Complete list of activities
6. High school transcript needed
Deadline: February 14, 2025
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RC BOOSTERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Award: Two $500 Scholarships (one male – one female)
Conditions:
1. You must have demonstrated academic achievement and maintained an overall high
school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
2. You must have lettered in a Varsity sport
3. You must show proof of acceptance by a 4-year accredited college
4. Personal interview and letters of recommendation are required.
Deadline: February 14, 2025
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DONKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awards: One $1,000 scholarship ($180 each semester)
Conditions:
1. Applicants must major in a health related field leading to nursing or paramedic
2. Must have maintained a 3.0 or better GPA during junior and senior year
3. Must attend CRC college (Dordt, Trinity, Calvin, Redeemer, Kings) or MJC RN nursing
or paramedic program
Deadline: February 14, 2025
MANTECA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
Up to twenty scholarships may be granted in the amount of $1,000. A portion of these scholarships will be given to students going to 4-year or Trade Schools.
Qualifications:
-Must be a graduating senior
- Residence (verified on school transcript) must be in one of the following zip codes: 95336, 95337, 95206, 95231 or 95330
HOWARD F. AND MARY POPE EICHOFF SCHOLARSHIP
Awards: One $1,500 scholarship ($1,500 each semester)
Conditions:
1. Must be majoring in medicine or health related field including programs which enable
the scholarship recipient to become a nurse or paramedic, law enforcement occupation,
fire fighting and/or prevention occupations
2. Must have demonstrated academic achievement and maintained a 3.0 GPA or better
during the junior and senior years
Deadline: February 14, 2025
OID- OAKDALE AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS
Awards: Two $1,000 scholarships
Conditions:
1. Reside in the Oakdale Irrigation District serve boundaries
2. Pursue a degree in an Agricultural related field
3. Be accepted into an accredited college/university or vocational trade school(F2004)
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Deadline: February 11, 2025
***Application needed-look under Notices/New Information
NATIONAL DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Awards: Multiple $500 and $1,000 awards
Conditions:
1. Must be entering a field dealing with some form of supporting transportation
(this can include many careers – see Miss Schuller for more info.)
2. An application available below- must be sent by applicant
Deadline: April 12, 2025