The Lassen College Foundation has announced that April 17th, 2026 will be the application deadline for the Elliot Dow Memorial Scholarship fund. The scholarship was established in 2016 in the memory of Elliot Dow, a Lassen Community College alumnus, to provide college scholarships and academic incentives in agricultural studies.
The scholarships being offered include $750 for high school seniors or current LCC students planning to enroll or currently enrolled at LCC and $1,500 that is solely intended for former LCC students now enrolled full-time in an agriculture degree program at a four-year school.
According to the LCF, the recipient of the Elliot Dow Scholarship is someone who embodies the qualities and ideologies demonstrated by Elliot. He is remembered as someone who encouraged classmates to complete their studies and obtain a degree. His personal support was instrumental in motivating others when they became discouraged and questioned their ability to continue.
The endowment builds on donations already provided by Dow’s friends and family but is open to donations from anyone who wishes to promote student education in agriculture science and technology, one of the leading industries of Lassen County.
Who is eligible?
Current LCC students and past LCC students that have transferred to a four-year school. Recipients may be awarded for multiple years upon application if student maintains a 2.5 GPA and is registered as a full-time student (12 unit minimum). Preference will be given to current or previous LCC students planning to pursue a four-year degree in Agriculture.
Students who receive this Scholarship are encouraged to apply for it each consecutive year while pursuing a four-year degree. Upon completion of a four-year degree, a cash award will be awarded to students who qualified and received this scholarship at the junior college and university level.
Applications must be submitted by April 17th, 2026. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. Click here to download the application.
