Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program

How to Apply: Scholars Program

The 2025 Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program Application is now closed.

Eligibility for Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program

Demonstrate outstanding leadership, character, communication skills, academic achievement, and commitment to Ventura County
Be citizens of the United States of America
Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year
Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent)
Graduate from a high school in Ventura County, California during the current academic year (home-schooled high school seniors in Ventura County, California also are eligible)

LEADERSHIP: Scholars possess natural leadership skills, vision, and ambition, and pursue roles of influence and service. They use their influence to set a positive example for their peers and set a course for progress in their school and in their community.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Scholars use their skills as communicators to inspire others and affect positive change in the community. Using clear and purposeful communication skills and strategies, Scholars articulate a clear vision for improving the community and motivate their peers to contribute to a greater cause.
COMMITMENT TO VENTURA COUNTY: Scholars are upstanding representatives of Ventura County. They actively engage in their community and make notable contributions of selfless service. Scholars take pride in their County and are, in turn, considered community assets.
CHARACTER: Scholars are rooted in their principles, values, and ethics. They earn the respect of their peers, school administrators, and community leaders by demonstrating integrity, dependability, conviction, and strong personal character.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Scholars are driven to excel academically. They value a quality education as a means for personal advancement. Scholars seek the “hard” academic road and diligently pursue a high standard of achievement.

Basic information about you, your parent/guardian, your high school, and your college plans.
Your involvement in extracurricular activities.
Your involvement in community service.
Your involvement in paid work.
Essay on a pivotal leadership experience.
Your high school transcripts (semifinalists only).
Two recommendations (semifinalists only).
A video response to an additional essay question (semifinalists only).