Ventura County Community Foundation AI policy
Varies by programChecked November 9, 2026
In short
For VCCF scholarship applications, applicants who choose to use AI tools should use them only to check spelling, grammar, and clarity, and the ideas and examples in their essays should be their own. VCCF may deny an application based on suspected AI use in essays.
For applicants
- Scholarship applicants who choose to use AI tools should use them only to check spelling, grammar, and clarity.[1]
- The ideas and examples in essays should be the applicant's own; by submitting, applicants confirm their essays represent their own voice, experiences, and ideas.[1]
- VCCF may deny an application based on suspected use of AI in essay submissions.[1]
Sources
- [1]Ventura County Community Foundation Scholarships: All ...
Ventura County Community Foundation
“Should you choose to use AI tools, please only use AI to check for spelling, grammar, and clarity. The ideas and examples in your essays should be your own. By submitting your application, you confirm that the essays represent your own voice, experiences, and ideas. VCCF reserves the right to deny an application based on the suspected use of AI in essay submissions.”
This page summarizes published guidance and is not legal advice. Policies change, and a specific solicitation can add its own rules, so confirm against the funding announcement before you apply. See every funder's AI policy.