Women of any age, who are pursuing an accounting degree and demonstrate outstanding potential in the accounting field, are eligible to apply for the Jo Ann Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship. Applicants must be residents of the Greater Santa Clarita Valley area (Acton, Agua Dulce, Castaic, City of Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde and Westridge), enrolled in an accounting program at College of the Canyons, enrolled in at least their second year of college, and have completed 24 units with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Online students and members of the Golden Z Club are eligible to apply.
The following documents are required in the application package. Only typed applications will be accepted and considered: the official application; up to five sentences each for history and activities; an essay of up to 350 words; a Declaration of Applicant; a completed privacy policy and publicity authorization; verification of a current enrollment form signed by the college/registrar; and two recommendations from adults who are not related to the applicant.