This grant is for Re-entry students, 30-50 yrs, male or female, who have "been out in the world", and who are returning to school in order to prepare for a means of self-support. Recipients must be residents of N.O.C.C.C.D and be enrolled in a one or two-year business or vocational program. Selection will be based on financial need. Student must be continuing at Fullerton College and be enrolled in at least nine units. A counselor or an instructor can recommend applications to the Foundation office
Each year up to $5,000 of the annual Joel Hail Memorial Scholarship Fund is set aside for book and living expense grants to Fullerton College students. The grants are generally $250 or less and are based upon recommendations from the faculty and staff at the college.
This scholarship is for disadvantaged students who will graduate in June from one of the high schools in the Fullerton Union High School District, or a Fullerton College freshman, who will return to the College for their second year. Instructors or counselors may make recipient recommendations to the Foundation office.
The Waltmar Foundation was established by the late Walter and Margaret Schmid with the goal of improving the lives of citizens throughout Orange County . With roots in Orange County since the arrival of its founder in 1911, Walter Schmid, the Waltmar Foundation is proud to be able to continue the Schmid family's long history of giving students an opportunity to succeed. These funds are allocated each year by the Foundation Scholarship Committee based upon the criteria set by the Waltmar Foundation.
