Riverside City College/Scholarship
Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship
Amount variesNot guaranteed
The Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship was established by the family and friends of RCC alumnus Donald F. Zimmer. Don was raised by a foster mother before serving as a pilot and officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at March Air Force Base. He later attended Riverside City College, transferring directly to USC Law School in 1963.
Award 9+ units = $1600, 6-8 units = $800
Deadline 17 January 2027
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeDonald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship - Riverside Community College District
- Who can applyThis scholarship is awarded in his memory to a continuing Riverside City College student studying Law or Pre Med with a 3.0 GPA or higher who has served in the military or comes from a military family, who was born in New Jersey or New York, who is involved with the foster care system, who has completed at least 24 units, and demonstrates financial need, eligible for the California College Promise Grant- CCPG (formerly known as the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver- BOGW ).
- Who can applyBasic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Law or Pre-med Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant preferred to have been born in New Jersey or New York; Or raised as an orphan or foster child or have history of work with orphan /foster care organizations; Or come from a military family and/or served in the USAF or other branch of the U.S.
- Who can applyThe Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship was established by the family and friends of RCC alumnus Donald F. Zimmer. Don was raised by a foster mother before serving as a pilot and officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at March Air Force Base. He later attended Riverside City College, transferring directly to USC Law School in 1963. Don enjoyed a 45-year legal career in Riverside, widely respected for his expertise in real estate, trusts and estates, and water law.
- Who can applyThis scholarship is awarded in his memory to a continuing Riverside City College student studying Law or Pre Med with a 3.0 GPA or higher who has served in the military or comes from a military family, who was born in New Jersey or New York, who is involved with the foster care system, who has completed at least 24 units, and demonstrates financial need, eligible for the California College Promise Grant- CCPG (formerly known as the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver- BOGW ).
- Who can applyBasic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Law or Pre-med Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant preferred to have been born in New Jersey or New York; Or raised as an orphan or foster child or have history of work with orphan /foster care organizations; Or come from a military family and/or served in the USAF or other branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Where this comes from
- Official source
- https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Deadline
- 17 January 2027
- How often
- one time
In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Provider
Riverside Community College District
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- What it provides
The Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship was established by the family and friends of RCC alumnus Donald F. Zimmer. Don was raised by a foster mother before serving as a pilot and officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at March Air Force Base. He later attended Riverside City College, transferring directly to USC Law School in 1963. Don enjoyed a 45-year legal career in Riverside, widely respected for his expertise in real estate, trusts and estates, and water law. This scholarship is awarded in his memory to a continuing Riverside City College student studying Law or Pre Med with a 3.0 GPA or higher who has served in the military or comes from a military family, who was born in New Jersey or New York, who is involved with the foster care system, who has completed at least 24 units, and demonstrates financial need, eligible for the California College Promise Grant- CCPG (formerly known as the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver- BOGW ). Basic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Law or Pre-med Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant preferred to have been born in New Jersey or New York; Or raised as an orphan or foster child or have history of work with orphan /foster care organizations; Or come from a military family and/or served in the USAF or other branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Amount
Award 9+ units = $1600, 6-8 units = $800
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Deadline
Deadline 01/17/2027
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Which college
Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship - Riverside Community College District
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Who can apply
This scholarship is awarded in his memory to a continuing Riverside City College student studying Law or Pre Med with a 3.0 GPA or higher who has served in the military or comes from a military family, who was born in New Jersey or New York, who is involved with the foster care system, who has completed at least 24 units, and demonstrates financial need, eligible for the California College Promise Grant- CCPG (formerly known as the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver- BOGW ).
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Who can apply
Basic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Law or Pre-med Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant preferred to have been born in New Jersey or New York; Or raised as an orphan or foster child or have history of work with orphan /foster care organizations; Or come from a military family and/or served in the USAF or other branch of the U.S.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Who can apply
The Donald F. Zimmer Memorial Endowed Osher Scholarship was established by the family and friends of RCC alumnus Donald F. Zimmer. Don was raised by a foster mother before serving as a pilot and officer in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at March Air Force Base. He later attended Riverside City College, transferring directly to USC Law School in 1963. Don enjoyed a 45-year legal career in Riverside, widely respected for his expertise in real estate, trusts and estates, and water law.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Who can apply
This scholarship is awarded in his memory to a continuing Riverside City College student studying Law or Pre Med with a 3.0 GPA or higher who has served in the military or comes from a military family, who was born in New Jersey or New York, who is involved with the foster care system, who has completed at least 24 units, and demonstrates financial need, eligible for the California College Promise Grant- CCPG (formerly known as the Board of Governor's Fee Waiver- BOGW ).
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168- Who can apply
Basic requirements and reviewer notes: Major: Law or Pre-med Cumulative GPA required: 3.0 Financial need required: Yes Student activities, volunteer work required: None required Other special requirements: Applicant preferred to have been born in New Jersey or New York; Or raised as an orphan or foster child or have history of work with orphan /foster care organizations; Or come from a military family and/or served in the USAF or other branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://rcc.academicworks.com/opportunities/17168