The Ronald D. Lunceford Scholarship honors the memory of Ronald D. Lunceford by providing financial assistance to a person who exhibits commitment to serving or working with ethnic or racial minorities. Applicants must be enrolled in an approved or accredited program leading to a degree which meets the requirements of Sections 4980.37, 4980.40, and 4980.41 of the Business and professions code; or pursuing an advanced degree or certification beyond the qualifying degree for the license. They must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated a high degree of academic achievement. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and have demonstrated an intent to work with ethnic or racial minority communities upon licensure. Those who are completing their degree or certification before April 1, 2027 must not apply for this award. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Educational Foundation for more information.