# Derek Brown Memorial Scholarship

> Amount varies from Kern Community Foundation. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/derek-brown-memorial-scholarship
- Provider: Kern Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://www.kernfoundation.org/students/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Derek Brown Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Kern Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to student athletes who graduated from Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California. To qualify, applicants must be United States citizens or residents, demonstrate motivation and perseverance, and plan to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree. The program is open to students attending accredited technical schools, community colleges, or public and private universities. Candidates must also hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. 

The scholarship helps cover educational costs at the recipient's chosen institution. To apply, students must complete the foundation's online application process. While the foundation's general application resources connect students with federal financial aid information, applicants should also submit the FAFSA or state equivalent to establish their overall financial aid profile. For current deadlines, see the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 3
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Must be a student athlete and graduate of Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California.

## How to apply

Submit an application through the Kern Community Foundation online scholarship system.

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