Diablo Valley College/Scholarship

William P. Niland Memorial Scholarship

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William Niland served as the President of Diablo Valley College for nineteen years, from 1965 to 1984. When Dr. Niland arrived at DVC the grounds were largely dusty fields and many of the buildings were temporary. Dr. Niland oversaw rapid growth transforming the college into a respected, park-like campus. His primary concern was always the quality of education for DVC students.

Award $1,000.00

Deadline 11 February 2027

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Who it is for, in the provider's words

Which collegeWilliam P. Niland Memorial Scholarship - Diablo Valley College Scholarships
Who can applyWilliam Niland served as the President of Diablo Valley College for nineteen years, from 1965 to 1984. When Dr. Niland arrived at DVC the grounds were largely dusty fields and many of the buildings were temporary. Dr. Niland oversaw rapid growth transforming the college into a respected, park-like campus. His primary concern was always the quality of education for DVC students. This scholarship was established by family and colleagues to honor the memory of the man who committed 40 years of his life to education. Criteria: 3.5 GPA ;
Who can applyaccepted to a four-year college or university for the following term; financial need; demonstrates the potential to succeed.

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Where this comes from

Official source: https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 11 February 2027
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Name: William P. Niland Memorial ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Provider: Diablo Valley College ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
What it provides: William Niland served as the President of Diablo Valley College for nineteen years, from 1965 to 1984. When Dr. Niland arrived at DVC the grounds were largely dusty fields and many of the buildings were temporary. Dr. Niland oversaw rapid growth transforming the college into a respected, park-like campus. His primary concern was always the quality of education for DVC students. This scholarship was established by family and colleagues to honor the memory of the man who committed 40 years of his life to education. Criteria: 3.5 GPA ; accepted to a four-year college or university for the following term; financial need; demonstrates the potential to succeed.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Amount: Award $1,000.00Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Deadline: Deadline 02/11/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Which college: William P. Niland Memorial Scholarship - Diablo Valley College ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Who can apply: William Niland served as the President of Diablo Valley College for nineteen years, from 1965 to 1984. When Dr. Niland arrived at DVC the grounds were largely dusty fields and many of the buildings were temporary. Dr. Niland oversaw rapid growth transforming the college into a respected, park-like campus. His primary concern was always the quality of education for DVC students. This scholarship was established by family and colleagues to honor the memory of the man who committed 40 years of his life to education. Criteria: 3.5 GPA ;Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985
Who can apply: accepted to a four-year college or university for the following term; financial need; demonstrates the potential to succeed.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://dvc.academicworks.com/opportunities/4985

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