Scholarship Program
Supporting the next generation's educational goals with awards up to $1,500
About the Program
John MacIntyre Scholarship
The John MacIntyre Scholarship is named in honor of John MacIntyre, former president of the Retired Employees Association of Ventura County, who had a strong interest in facilitating higher education.
The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize and support qualified students in their pursuit of higher education or training at an accredited institution.
Scholarship Award
Award Amount
This is a one-time award up to $1,500 to support your educational expenses.
Presentation
Checks are made out to the student and typically presented at a REAVC Membership Luncheon.
Attendance
Recipients are encouraged to attend the luncheon. Parents or sponsoring REAVC members may accept on their behalf if needed.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the REAVC scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria
REAVC Connection
Be a Member or Associate Member of REAVC, or a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a REAVC Member or Associate Member.
Educational Plans
Plan to begin or continue studies in an accredited institution of higher education or technical school during the grant year.
Complete Application
Submit a completed application to the REAVC Scholarship Committee by the March 31 deadline.
School Acceptance
Be able to inform the scholarship committee of acceptance at an institution of higher education or technical school by the application deadline.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your scholarship application
Download Application
Download the scholarship application form from our website or request one by email or phone.
Complete & Review
Fill out the application completely and carefully review it to ensure all information is accurate and complete.
Get Signatures
Application must have your signature AND the signature of the sponsoring REAVC member.
Submit by Deadline
Mail the application along with letters of recommendation to REAVC by March 31.
Mail Your Application To:
REAVC Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 7231
Ventura, CA 93006
Questions About the Scholarship?
If you have any questions about the application process, or want an application by mail, please contact us at info@reavc.org
Be sure to include your phone number and time zone. A member of the Scholarship Committee will contact you.
2025 Recipients
Recent Scholarship Recipients
At the June 3, 2025, REAVC luncheon, we were proud to recognize eleven scholarship recipients
These recipients are all children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of a county retiree who is a member of REAVC. All eleven recipients completed their high school with exceptional school records and are either entering their journey toward their educational goals or are already enrolled in an educational institution.
Many have contributed their time and skills to assist others, some have worked part-time, and all have set career goals. We wish them all success in their lives and are honored to support them in achieving their goals.
Special Thanks
We would like to acknowledge Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU) for its financial support of REAVC's scholarship program. VCCU has a long history of community involvement in Ventura County and has supported REAVC's scholarship program for several decades.