ABOUT US
The scholarship programs offered by the Native Daughters of the Golden West (NDGW) Charitable Foundation, Inc. provide a range of scholarships supporting students in their academic or vocational pursuits.
We offer scholarships to students who are a native of California and/or a citizen of the United States of America, and reside in California.
We offer music grants for students who are between the ages of eight and eighteen and reside in California.
We offer music grants to accredited elementary, middle, or high schools, or accredited home-school programs based within the state of California.
OUR PROGRAMS…
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applicants must attend an accredited university, college, community college, vocational program, trade school, or online course based within the state of California.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be a high school senior or a graduate of an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 2.50 or equivalent.
- Have completed at least one year of college with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 or equivalent.
- Hold a G.E.D (General Equivalency Diploma) or a Certificate of Completion
Applications must be submitted by March 31
If you have questions about the application process, email the Committee Chairman at NDGW.edu@gmail.com.
SHARON M. JOHNSTON MUSIC GRANTS FOR STUDENTS TO HELP WITH
o Rental or purchase of a musical instrument
o Printed music for instruction
o Recorded music for instruction
o Music lessons
The Native Daughters of the Golden West (NDGW) Sharon M. Johnston Music Grant, hereinafter called “Music Grant”, provides financial assistance for students residing in California.
An application may be submitted for a student between the ages of eight and eighteen by the student’s parent or guardian. Decisions are made exclusively by the Education and Scholarships Committee and are determined by supporting information provided by the parent or guardian submitting the application.
Applications must be submitted by February 28.
Submitting an application is not a guarantee of receiving a Music Grant.
To submit a grant application, please choose from one of the buttons below:
SHARON M. JOHNSTON MUSIC GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS TO HELP WITH
o Printed music for instruction
o Recorded music for instruction
o Musical Accompanist
o Uniforms
o Travel expenses to a performance venue for a band, orchestra, choral group, or a member thereof
The Native Daughters of the Golden West (NDGW) Sharon M. Johnston Music Grant,
hereinafter called “Music Grant”, provides financial assistance to accredited elementary,
middle, or high schools based within the state of California. Decisions are made exclusively
by the Education and Scholarships Committee and are determined by supporting
information provided by the teacher submitting the application.
Applications must be submitted by February 28.
Submitting an application is not a guarantee of receiving a Music Grant. All financial assistance awarded through the Music Grant shall be paid directly to the school.
To submit a grant application, please choose from one of the buttons below:
