John MacIntyre Scholarship
Supporting REAVC members and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in pursuit of higher education.
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Program Overview
The John MacIntyre Scholarship is named in honor of John MacIntyre, former president of the Retired Employees Association of Ventura County, who had a strong interest in facilitating higher education. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize and support qualified students in their pursuit of higher education or training at an accredited institution.
One scholarship is named the SUSAN K. LACEY Distinguished Fellowship Scholarship in honor of Susan’s service to the community and support of education.
Scholarship Amount
- One-time award up to $1,500
- Checks are made payable to the student
- Typically presented at a REAVC Membership Luncheon
- Recipients are encouraged to attend the luncheon; parents or sponsoring REAVC members may attend on the student’s behalf
Who Can Apply?
Four requirements must be met to qualify for the John MacIntyre Scholarship.
REAVC Family Member
Must be a Member, Associate Member, or a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a REAVC Member or Associate Member.
Planning Higher Education
Plan to begin or continue studies in an accredited institution of higher education or technical school during the grant year.
Completed Application
Submit a completed application, with letters of recommendation, to the REAVC Scholarship Committee by March 31 of the current year.
Proof of Acceptance
Be able to inform the Scholarship Committee of acceptance at an institution of higher education or technical school by the application deadline.
Application Process
Download the Form
Get the current year’s scholarship application form as a PDF.
Complete & Submit
Fill out all sections and review the application to be sure it is complete. It must carry your signature and the signature of the sponsoring REAVC member. Mail it, along with the letters of recommendation, to: REAVC Scholarship Committee, PO Box 7231, Ventura, CA 93006 — to be received by March 31.
Committee Review
The REAVC Scholarship Committee reviews every application with fairness and compassion.
Award Presentation
Selected recipients are notified and invited to a REAVC luncheon for check presentation.
Ready to Apply?
Download the scholarship application form below. Contact REAVC at (805) 644-7814 with any questions about eligibility or the process.
Scholarship FAQ
How much is the scholarship award?
The John MacIntyre Scholarship is a one-time award of up to $1,500 per recipient.
Can grandchildren of REAVC members apply?
Yes. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of REAVC Members and Associate Members are all eligible to apply, as long as the other eligibility requirements are met.
What kind of schools qualify?
Any accredited institution of higher education or technical school.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be received by March 31 of the current year. Mail the application, along with the letters of recommendation, to: REAVC Scholarship Committee, PO Box 7231, Ventura, CA 93006.
How are recipients selected?
The REAVC Scholarship Committee reviews every application with fairness and compassion. Selection is based on completeness, eligibility, and the criteria published in the application form.