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Scholarship Program

John MacIntyre Scholarship

Supporting the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of REAVC members in pursuit of higher education.

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
Eligibility

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 to the REAVC Scholarship Committee by the published deadline.

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.

How to Apply

Application Process

1

Download the Form

Get the current year's scholarship application form as a PDF.

2

Complete & Submit

Fill out all sections, gather required documentation, and submit before the deadline.

3

Committee Review

The REAVC Scholarship Committee reviews every application with fairness and compassion.

4

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.

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Questions

Scholarship FAQ

The John MacIntyre Scholarship is a one-time award of up to $1,500 per recipient, depending on the committee's discretion and available funds.
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.
Any accredited institution of higher education or technical school. This includes community colleges, four-year universities, trade schools, and graduate programs.
Application deadlines vary by year. Please check the current application PDF for the deadline, or contact REAVC at (805) 644-7814 for the most current information.
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.