History and Background

The IGC’s Scholarship Fund was formed in 1960. That year it awarded one scholarship of $250. Follow-up data on past IGCSF scholars who have graduated from college indicates that higher education offers wider career choices, enriches scholars’ lives and encourages them to be informed and active citizens. The members of the IGC believe individuals are enriched when they are exposed to the diversity of information, opinions and people which a college experience offers. As members of the IGCSF, we are committed to serving our community by providing financial assistance to qualified residents of coastal West Marin who seek a college education. To do so, we work year-round to raise funds for our scholars by making and selling home-made jams and other culinary offerings at the Holiday Craft Fair, organizing and running the flea market at the Inverness Fair, applying for grants and soliciting members and friends. In May 2011, the IGCSF awarded $118,000 in scholarships to 33 deserving students (18 new students and 15 continuing scholars) with financial need from coastal West Marin.