Wendy Leone Olson Endowed Scholarship

Wendell Olson established the Wendy Leon Olson Endowed Scholarship to honor the memory of his daughter and to carry on her passion for environmental causes and protecting natural resources for the benefit of all. The scholarship will benefit transfer students from Merced Community College with related fields of Environmental Engineering and Earth Systems Science.

Eligibility Criteria: Student eligibility is automatically determined based on your UC Admissions Application. Awarded to incoming transfer students from Merced College, Modesto College , and Fresno City College with a declared major of Environmental Engineering or Earth Systems Science. Preference will be given to those from Merced College when possible. Must have a FAFSA or Dream Act Application completed by March 2nd of award year. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00. Must demonstrate financial need. Must maintain full time enrollment for both fall and spring terms.