Juanita Rettinghaus Memorial Scholarship
Juanita Rettinghaus was a single mother who put herself through college while raising a young son. Her education allowed her to achieve her professional goals and set an example for her sons to follow. This scholarship will assist parents who are pursuing their own educational goals in order to improve the quality of life for their children.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, have completed a minimum of 12 units at Southwestern College, and demonstrate financial need, which is determined by data on the student’s current FAFSA or Dream Act Application. Supplemental essay question required.
- Award
- $500.00
- Deadline
- 03/03/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Did you complete and submit a FAFSA application for the current academic year?
- In 350 words or less, please write an essay describing the challenges of balancing single parenthood while pursuing higher education, and how your children have inspired you to persevere in order to achieve your professional goals.