Albert J. Grennan Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This fund was established by Myra Harada to recognize, and provide financial assistance to, a deserving student majoring in a field of study in which the biological sciences are foundational.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 3.0 (B) GPA
  • Must be enrolled full time at Mesa College
  • Must demonstrate service to others
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must be returning to mesa college in the fall
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa
  • Must have taken or be enrolled in the following courses:
    BIOL 180 – Plants and People
    BIOL 250 – Introduction to Botany
  • Must have letters of reference

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Next Academic Year (Fall Semester)

Award
$1000 to $3000
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024:

    Please describe the following with relevant supporting examples.
    1) Discuss the events, influences, and circumstances in your life that have shaped a) your appreciation of plant biology, botany and related areas and b) how they have influenced your career aspirations. 2) Describe how you have overcome challenges that are educational, financial, and personal. 3) Give specific examples of community service you have performed that benefited your community or the natural world.

  2. 2024: Please request (2) letters of reference to be emailed to MesaScholarship@sdccd.edu by 2/13/2025 11:59pm.
  3. 2024: I would like to REQUEST that students upload RELEVANT documents or provide portfolio submissions that may support their application for this scholarship.