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    The Phillip M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship

    Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Award

    $1,000 to $5,000

    $1,000 – $5,000

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This educational fund assists graduating high school seniors from specific California counties, including Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Shasta, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, and Butte. Candidates must plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university to study public affairs, administration, political science, or government. Applicants must meet minimum academic performance standards and demonstrate financial need.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of California
    • High school student
    • 12th grade
    • GPA of 3.00 or higher
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college
    • Must be a graduating high school senior in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Shasta, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, or Butte Counties studying public affairs, administration, political science, or government.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $1,000 to $5,000
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Yes
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Register on the foundation's online scholarship portal with a personal email, fill out the general application, and apply under the specific listing.

    Provider and source

    Provider
    Sacramento Region Community Foundation
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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