Scholarship Eligibility

Residence Requirement:

Scholarships are available to applicants whose families’ principal legal residence is in coastal West Marin (Pt Reyes, Inverness, Olema, Nicasio, Tomales, Marshall, Dillon Beach, Stinson Beach, Bolinas) and/or the student has attended schools in the Shoreline School District. The student may reapply for continuing scholarships for 3 years, with a maximum of 4 annual scholarships as long as the family continues its principal legal residence in coastal West Marin and the student meets the GPA requirements of the Fund. These years are to be run consecutively except when extenuating circumstances interfere. If/when an interruption in college attendance has occurred and a student reapplies for a scholarship, his/her situation will be considered on its merits by the Scholarship Committee.

Evaluation Criteria:

The scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants based on Grade Point Average, SAT/ ACT scores, evidence of ability to succeed at the school the student has chosen to attend and financial need. A "B" average (3.0) or higher is desirable. In addition the committee considers community service, extra curricular activities, work experience, and family responsibilities. If funding permits, the policy of the IGCSF is to award a slightly higher percentage of its scholarship awards each year to new students. Situations that are exceptions to these guidelines or arise due to special circumstances may be presented to the IGC Scholarship Fund Committee for consideration. No retroactive scholarships will be awarded.

Enrollment Standards:

Students must be planning to attend college, university, vocational or trade school, and may enroll full time (12+ units) or, if circumstances require, part time (9-11 units). Applicants intending to develop skills in crafts and trades are considered as carefully as those enrolling in academic programs. Extension work will be accepted only if it is awarded full college credit from an accredited institution.

Continuing Scholars:

To reapply, a student must have completed a minimum of 9 units (part-time) or 12 units (full time) per semester with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 at the end of the academic year. If a scholarship has been awarded and the student does not achieve a 2.7 cumulative average at the end of each year, the scholarship will be withdrawn. Scholarships for continuing students are dependent upon the current year’s funding and are not guaranteed.