MSP Guravitz-Shaw Scholarship Endowment

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

About the Donor:
Frederick Shaw is an alumnus of the University having earned a baccalaureate degree in History in 1971. Before coming to the University, Fred served in the United States Navy as Yeoman Third Class from 1964-1967. Following graduation, Mr. Shaw worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for thirty-six years. Following his retirement, he has remained active in his community including service as mayor and city council member for the City of Carpinteria since 2012. Fred Shaw and Lisa Guravitz were married on August 11th, 1979. Lisa is retired from a career as a pediatric nurse practitioner having worked in Oxnard. She is a member of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Board, and she also serves on the board of directors of the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee. Lisa and Fred have two grandchildren from their son, Anthony, and his wife, Jaime.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a child of members of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), whether active, retired, or deceased. To learn more about NALC visit https://www.nalc.org/about/join-nalc
• Priority will be given to applicants whose parent is or was (if deceased) an NALC member from the Tri-Valley Branch 2902.
• Must submit verification of union membership (parent, whether parent is active, retired, or deceased).
• Undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 units* during each award term – Fall & Spring terms of the upcoming academic year.
  (First-time Freshman are eligible to apply)
• Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units during each award term – Fall & Spring terms of the upcoming academic year.
  *Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than full time enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
• Must have a GPA greater than or equal to a 2.50.
• Students may apply and be awarded more than once.
  
  Please note:
  If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation.”