# Lou and Diane Gerard Scholarship Fund

> Amount varies from Community Foundation of the North State. Deadline Feb 24, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/lou-and-diane-gerard-scholarship-fund
- Provider: Community Foundation of the North State (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Feb 24, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://cfnorthstate.org/scholarships/lou-and-diane-gerard-scholarship-fund/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Community Foundation of the North State administers the Lou and Diane Gerard Scholarship Fund to support students pursuing higher education. To qualify, applicants must have attended either a public high school in Shasta County or Shasta College. The program is open to students of all majors, though the selection committee gives priority to those majoring in Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education. Additional priority is given to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and individuals entering their teaching credential year. 

To determine eligibility, applicants must demonstrate financial need. This is verified using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which must show a Student Aid Index of $5,500 or less on the FAFSA Submission Summary. Recipients can use the funding to help cover educational expenses at an eligible institution. The deadline to submit an application for this scholarship is 2/24/27.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Must have attended a public high school in Shasta County or Shasta College. Open to all majors, with priority given to Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Education. Priority is also given to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and students entering their teaching credential year. Must demonstrate financial need with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $5,500 or less on the FAFSA.

## How to apply

Apply online by completing the Universal Application available through the Community Foundation of the North State website.

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