UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College Foundation announced it will award six new scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,250 for 2014-15; two for agriculture majors, two for returning Mendocino College students, one for re-entry women, and one for a student transferring to a four-year school.

These new scholarship opportunities were made possible by the generosity of local philanthropic organizations and individuals who are dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams.

The Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition will provide two $1,250 scholarships for students who are pursuing a degree in agriculture.

Glenda Preston and family have created the Hugh Preston Memorial Scholarship in memory of her late father a well-known attorney at law.  

This $1,000 scholarship will be given to a student who will be returning to Mendocino College in the fall.

The local Peregrine Audubon Society will give a $1,000 scholarship to a Mendocino College student that plans to transfer to a four-year school.

The Ukiah Kiwanis Club has added a new $500 scholarship in memory of late Kiwanian Evelyn Broaddus which will be given to a continuing student.

The American Association of University Women’s Ukiah Chapter has added an additional $750 scholarship for a reentry woman.

The foundation invites anyone who is interested in contributing to an existing scholarship or creating a new award to contact the Mendocino College Foundation Office at 707-467-1018. The deadline for donor’s to participate in this year’s scholarship ceremony will be April 15.

For more information about donating to the Foundation, contact Katie Fairbairn at 707-468-3164 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The scholarship application period at Mendocino College has closed but other scholarship opportunities offered outside of the college can also be found in the scholarship section of the Mendocino College Web site, www.mendocino.edu .

For more information about the scholarship program, contact Lana Eberhard at 707-467-1018 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .