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General Scholarships

Alonzo F. Farrow Scholarship   The Alonzo F. Farrow Scholarship supports students attending Cal Poly.

Cal Poly Alumni Association Central California Chapter George Watte Memorial Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Alumni Association Central California Chapter George Watte Memorial Scholarship supports students from the Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties who demonstrate leadership skills and involvement in activities. 

Cal Poly Alumni Association Central California Chapter Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Alumni Association Central California Chapter Scholarship in Memory of Rita B. Hill supports first time freshmen students from the Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties. 

Cal Poly Alumni Association Central California Chapter Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Alumni Association Central California Chapter Scholarship in the name of the Groppetti Family and in Memory of Eugene C. Groppetti supports students from the Kings, Tulare, and Fresno counties who demonstrate leadership skills and involvement in activities. 

Cal Poly Alumni, Greater Monterey Bay Chapter Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Alumni, Greater Monterey Bay Chapter Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, or senior students who are high school graduates from Monterey, Santa Cruz, or San Benito counties and show evidence of extracurricular activities, community betterment, club participation and student leadership. 

Cal Poly Parent Program Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Parent Program Scholarship supports continuing sophomore, junior or senior students. 

Cal Poly Wheelman Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Wheelman Scholarship supports sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate students in any major who are active members of the Wheelman Cycling Club and involved in bicycle related community activities. 

Cal Poly Women's Club Scholarship
 
The Cal Poly Women's Club Scholarship supports students involved in activities related to their major, Cal Poly, and/or the community with preference given to Cal Poly Women's Club relatives.  

Courtney Elizabeth Smyth Memorial Scholarship
 
The Courtney Elizabeth Smyth Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Courtney who was a business administration major who posthumously received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration after she committed suicide in May 1999.  The scholarship recognizes students who have experienced personal hardship and overcome adversity.

CPAA Bay Area Scholarship
 
The CPAA Bay Area Scholarship is funded through the Bay Area Alumni Association and supports sophomore, junior and senior students from the San Francisco bay area.

Dr. Shirley H. Walker Scholarship
 
The Dr. Shirley H. Walker Scholarship supports students who have demonstrated a commitment to women's equality issues through serving as a leader in organizations which have the primary purpose of promoting women's rights politically, economically and socially.

Edling Family Scholarship
 
The Edling Family Scholarship was established to assist Cal Poly in attracting and retaining outstanding students to the University.  The Edling Family Scholarship is open to students throughout the University and may be renewed if recipient maintains full-time enrollment and completes at least 36 units each year towards their degree.

Educational Equity Scholarship
 
The Educational Equity Scholarship supports students from Cal Poly Partner High Schools with a preference for incoming freshmen.

Erica Gafner Memorial Scholarship
 
Laurence Houlgate and Torre Houlgate-West established this scholarship in memory of Erica Gafner who was a Political Science major at Cal Poly when she passed away at the age of 22 years.  The Erica Gafner Memorial Scholarship supports students who have demonstrated an interest in Social Justice issues and U.S. Labor History with preference given to those who intend to teach high school.

Ernie and Lorie (Sousa) Chapa Scholarship
 
The Ernie and Lorie (Sousa) Chapa Scholarship supports students enrolled in the Educational Opportunity Program.  

Floyd O. Hicks Scholarship
 
The Floyd O. Hicks Scholarship supports first time freshmen by providing full fees or tuition for the first two years and 50% of fees or tuition for the second two years of enrollment provided the recipient maintains a 2.5 GPA.

Ford Motor Company Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship
 
The Ford Motor Company Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Scholarship supports undergraduate students enrolled at Cal Poly with preference to Ford Motor Company employees, their spouses and children.

Glenn H. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
 
The Glenn H. Robinson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Glenn who passed away on January 3, 2002 at the age of 92.  Glenn served in the Army-Air Corp of the United States from 1943 to 1946.  During his service in World War II, Glen flew a Curtiss C-46 Commando over the dangerous “hump” over the Himalayas between India and China.  After an honorable discharge, the Robinsons moved to Southern California where Glenn was involved in Real Estate Development.  This scholarship supports first time freshmen or transfer students from Allan Hancock College or Cuesta College who are from Santa Barbara or San Luis Obispo counties.

Green and Gold BBQ Scholarship
 
The Green and Gold BBQ Scholarship supports junior, senior, and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in activities related to their major, Cal Poly and the community.

Harley and Augusta Roberts Scholarship
 
The Harley and Augusta Roberts Scholarship supports deserving students enrolled at Cal Poly.

Helen Sandercock Memorial Scholarship
 
The Helen Sandercock Memorial Scholarship supports students with scholastic excellence and evidence of good character.

Ian McMillan Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Activism
 
The Ian McMillan Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Activism was established in memory of Ian who passed away of congestive heart failure in 1991 at the age of 85.  Throughout his lifetime, he was an advocate for land conservation and native protection.  The scholarship supports upper division students who have demonstrated their concern for Earth through some recognizable form of environmental or political activism while at Cal Poly.

J.W. Van Dyke Memorial Scholarship
 
The J.W. Van Dyke Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of J.W. who passed away September 13, 1939.  The scholarship gives preference to supporting undergraduates of active, retired, or deceased BP employees with ten or more years of company service.  The trustees may, however, from time to time chose another qualified candidate who shows good academic records and character.

Jesse E. and June A. Norris Scholarship
 
The Jesse E. and June A. Norris Scholarship supports incoming freshmen. 

Julian A. McPhee Memorial Award
 
The Julian A. McPhee Memorial Award supports junior and senior students demonstrated an interest in their chosen field of study. 

L. Diane Ryan Scholarship
 
The L. Diane Ryan Scholarship was established by Wendy Spradlin in honor of L. Diane Ryan.  The scholarship supports students who have demonstrated a commitment to the rights of women.

Land Family Quest for the Best Award
 
The Land Family Quest for the Best Award supports students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, religious, or charitable organizations and exemplify core vales.

Lee P. and Ynez Joyce Scholarship
 
The Lee P. and Ynez Joyce Scholarship supports students enrolled in either the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, College of Engineering, or in the Biological Sciences program within the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

Lucovsky Family Scholarship
 
The Lucovsky Family Scholarship supports junior students who have demonstrated "great promise" to excel and exemplify a commitment to their area of study.

Manfred and Jean Sander Scholarship
 
The Manfred and Jean Sander Scholarship supports students who are children of an active Cal Poly Alumni Association member.

Maurice E. Coulter Memorial Scholarship
 
The Maurice E. Coulter Memorial Scholarship supports students who have demonstrated an interest in activities related to their major, Cal Poly and the community.

Michael Köehn Outstanding Resident Advisor Scholarship
 


The Michael Köehn Outstanding Resident Advisor Scholarship was established in memory Michael Köehn who passed away in 1998. While attending Cal Poly, Michael was a resident advisor in Trinity Hall. The scholarship supports an outstanding resident or community advisor for outstanding performance, commitment to personal development, academics, multicultural issues, service, education and making the most of the residence life experience.


Michelle Ann Jacobson Memorial Scholarship
 
The Michelle Ann Jacobson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Michelle who was tragically killed in an automobile accident during her first year at Cal Poly.  The scholarship supports students who show an interest in the field of communications including journalism, television, public speaking, and radio.

Pat and Molly Elliot Memorial Scholarship
 
The Pat and Molly Elliot Memorial Scholarship supports students who graduated from Woodlake or Exeter High Schools in Tulare County, with a second preference to students from Morro Bay High School.   

Paul and Barbara Boberg Scholarship
 
The Paul and Barbara Boberg Scholarship supports students who are involved in activities related to their major, Cal Poly and the community.  

Ralph R. Wilmar Women's Educational Opportunities Scholarship
 
The Ralph R. Wilmar Women's Educational Opportunities Scholarship supports students who have a strong interest and/or active participation in promoting or enhancing women's educational opportunities.

Ralph V. Fullwiler Scholarship
 
The Ralph V. Fullwiler Scholarship gives preference to students who are returning to college after a prolonged absence.

Raul Z. and Josephine M. Chavez Memorial Scholarship
 
The Raul Z. and Josephine M. Chavez Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Raul and Josephine by their three children.   The scholarship supports upper division students enrolled at Cal Poly.

Regnar Hessellund Scholarship
 
The Regnar Hessellund Scholarship supports undergraduate students enrolled at Cal Poly.

Retired Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship
 
The Retired Faculty and Staff Centennial Scholarship was established by the Cal Poly Retired Faculty and Staff Club and supports first time freshmen. 

Riddle Scholarship
 
The Riddle Scholarship supports sophomore, junior, and senior students majoring in either Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Horticultural Science, or Business Administration.

Rita B. Hill Memorial Scholarship
 
The Rita B. Hill Memorial Scholarship was established by James Hill in memory of his wife Rita who was involved in a fatal car accident in 2001.  Rita graduated from Cal Poly in 1971 with a degree in SOCS and was actively involved in the Cal Poly Alumni Association, serving as the Regional vice President for the Central Valley chapter.  The Scholarship supports freshman students from Kings and Tulare Counties.   

Robert and Megan Marshall Scholarship
 
The Robert and Megan Marshall Scholarship supports students from Kern county with preference to incoming freshmen or community college transfers.  

Rogers Family Scholarship
 
The Rogers Family Scholarship supports first-time freshmen who graduated from a Cal Poly Partner High School.

Stan & Elaine Rosenfield Scholarship
 
The Stan & Elaine Rosenfield Scholarship supports students enrolled at Cal Poly with preference given to those who participated in the sport of cross-country in high school.

TC Reece Scholarship
 
The TC Reece Scholarship supports undergraduates involved in Cal Poly and community activities.

Terry Ramirez-Fichthorn Memorial Scholarship
 
The Terry Ramirez-Fichthorn Memorial Scholarship supports students
attending Cal Poly with a minimum 3.5 GPA.

Walt Rolsma Memorial Scholarship
 
The Walt Rolsma Memorial Scholarship provides support to students who participate in the Sport Club program at Cal Poly.

William and Adelaide V. Sandercock Memorial Scholarship
 
The William and Adelaide V. Sandercock Memorial Scholarship supports students with scholastic excellence and evidence of good character.


Please be advised that this is not a complete listing as new scholarships are frequently established. This is intended to recognize and thank Cal Poly donors and is not intended as an official listing of available scholarships for students. Students may visit the Financial Aid website for scholarship application information.

 

 

 


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