Ripon Garden Club, Inc.
The Ripon Garden Club was first created in 1954 with the goal of protecting native plants, and insects, to encourage civic beauty and further educate the community about the environment.
2026 Scholarship Recipients
In 2026 the Ripon Garden Club awarded four $2,000 scholarships. Two students from Ripon High School; Emilio Macho Perez and Jonathan Salinas. Ripon Christian was represented by Addison Tenente and Sydney A. Venderberg, . Congratulations to each student for their achievements.
Jonathan M. Salinas
Attending UCLA
Sydney A. Vendeerberg
Attending CA Christian College
Addison Tenente
Attending Cal Poly, SLO
Emilio Machado Perez
Attending Cornell University
RIPON GARDEN CLUB
Scholarship Information
The 2027 application packet will be available after September, 2026 in the school office or online. The deadline to submit the completed packet is March 31, 2027
Using ADOBE you can complete on screen, print, sign and return.
This application and information supersedes any form and /or application prior to August 30, 2026.
Amount: $2,000 one time award
Acceptable Fields: Applicants must be planning to study in the following fields:
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Agricultural Studies, including Viticulture and Enology
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Agricultural Business
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Animal Science
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Avian Science
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Biology:Plant, Animal, Avian, or Fish
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Botany
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Conservation Studies
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Earth Sciences, including Geology, Forest, Watershed and Wildlife Science
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Ecology/Environmental Sciences
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Geology, including Soil Science and Water Science
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Horticulture/Agronomy
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Hydrology
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Landscape Studies, including Landscape Architecture and Restoration
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Marine Science/Oceanography
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Plant Science, including Forestry and Rangeland Resources
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Zoology
Academic Requirements: Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
All Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time* student carrying 12 or more units. *Full-time status is determined by college or university.
Scholarship Application Packet: The Packet consists of five parts:
Part 1: Application Form, which is attached
Part 2: Official High School Transcripts
Part 3: Letters of Recommendation; 4) Personal Letter
Paet 5: List of Activities
All information requested on the Form, including applicant’s last four digits of the social security number, and the name and full address of the college financial aid officer must be given. The college financial aid officer will distribute the scholarship money as needed for books or tuition. Scholarship money will be released upon student acceptance to College.
The Application Form may be handwritten or typed. All other materials must be typed.
Completed Application Packets will be picked up at the front desk of high school by the end of the school day on Thursday, April 1, 2027, 3 PM by a member of RGC Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship winners will be notified in May of the scholarship year.
Questions? Contact RiponGardenClub@gmail.com
2027 Deadline for Scholarship Packet is March 31, 2027
Information Revised August 30, 2026
The Ripon Garden Club (RGC) Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors who will be attending an accredited two-year or four-year college or university after graduation. The RGC is interested in promoting the studies of Plants, Animals, Birds, Fish, and our Environment.