October 25 is the deadline to postmark applications to the Museum of Ventura County’s 2010 Bonita C. McFarland Scholarship program. Scholarships are open to continuing college students of the visual arts who are also Ventura County residents. Applicants need not be full time students, but must be actively pursuing art education.

A total of $5,000 will be distributed in varying amounts, depending upon need and the number of students chosen. Applications must be received by mail only, by the postmark deadline of October 25. Further information and an application can be downloaded from the home page at www.venturamuseum.org. Applications are also available at the Museum of Ventura County’s lobby desk, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, on Tuesday – Sunday 11a.m. -5 p.m. An awards ceremony announcing recipients will be held on November 17 at the museum.

Bonita C. McFarland was a generous benefactor to the arts in this county, and funds for this scholarship are generated from her endowment – held and administered by the Museum of Ventura County.