Donor Involved Scholarship Funds
The following scholarships have an external selection committee. Although the community foundation provides oversight, appoints the selection committee and administers the payment process, it does not manage the application or selection process. These programs provide scholarship opportunities to students throughout the nation and also cover a wide range of eligibility criteria.
Apply directly for each scholarship according to its directions. Eligibility requirements, award amounts and application deadlines vary.
Click on the links below and contact the individuals listed for more information or an application.
- AIASCV William R. Hawley Scholarship
- Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund
- Carolyn Balsa Hancock Memorial Scholarship
- Courtney McCoy Memorial Scholarship
- Cynthia Kuo Scholarship
- David W. Lakamp Scholarship
- Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship
- Financial Executives International (FEI) Scholarship
- Hanna Family Scholarship
- Henry J. Bianchi Scholarship
- Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship
- James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship
- Karen Brownstein Writing Scholarship
- Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship
- Margo Zaharias Memorial Scholarship
- On Your Own Scholarship
- Performance Scholarships of Sonoma Valley
- Roshan Rahbari Scholarship
- Resident Employee Education Fund (REFUND) Scholarship
- San Mateo County Science Fair Scholarship
- Sandra Pearson Award: Student of Courage
- Silicon Valley College Success Scholarship
- The BAC Local 3 Sullivan Kraw Scholarship
- The Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship
- The Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Scholarship
- The Sun and May Gee Scholarship
- The Tang Scholarship
- The Wine Group Scholarship
AIASCV William R. Hawley Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to two
History
The future of the architectural profession resides with the next generation of architects. The American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter, or AIASCV, understands the importance of assisting with the education of these future professionals. AIASCV established this scholarship in 2004.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a legal resident of Santa Clara Country and be enrolled in a college or university program leading to a career in architecture. The applicant should have a completed a minimum of two years of the program at the end of the current academic year or be enrolled in a graduate program. Previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible.
Contact
Kay Mascoli, executive director, The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter, at kmascoli@aiascv.org or 408.298.0611. Applications can be downloaded at www.aiascv.org.
Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to five
- Students must reside in Monterey County, San Francisco County, Sonoma County, Napa County, Contra Costa County and Santa Clara County and plan to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and have proven employment in the hospitality profession.
- Applicants must be currently employed in the hospitality profession or applying or enrolled in an educational program pursuing a degree or certificate designed for the hospitality industry, which includes:
- Hotel / Motel
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Winery
- Applicants must hold a high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must have worked a minimum of 250 hours if currently employed in the hospitality industry or 100 hours if a current student.
Contact
Gayle Davies at 831.645.4002 or gdavies@montereyplazahotel.com
Carolyn Balsa Hancock Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $500
Number of Awards: Up to four
- Applicants must be in the Special Education Program at the East Side Union High School District.
- Students must also have a plan for additional vocational or academic training after high school.
Contact
Juliana Areola at 408.347.5179
Courtney McCoy Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $1000
Number of Awards: Up to two
History
The scholarship was established in memory of Palo Alto High School student, Courtney McCoy.
- Palo Alto High School Students who will attend college
- Students must be a teacher assistant or classified student service assistant as well as display a good attitude, initiative, and good attendance.
Contact
Contact Sandra Cernobori at scernobori@pausd.org or 650.329.3813
Cynthia Kuo Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to two
- Overseas Chinese or South East Asian student, planning to attend a four-year college in the U.S. on a full-time basis
- Actively involved in the Christian faith or Christian youth group
- Graduating high school senior or current college student
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
Contact
Dale Chen or Elisa Yu, the scholarship managers at CynthiaKuo.Scholarship@gmail.com
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David W. Lakamp Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to three
Contact
Kay Mascoli, executive director, The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter, at kmascoli@aiascv.org or 408.298.0611. Applications are also available for download at www.aiascv.org
Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to two
Contact
Kay Mascoli, executive director, The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter, at kmascoli@aiascv.org or 408.298.0611. Applications are also available for download at www.aiascv.org
Financial Executives International (FEI) Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $3,500
Number of Awards: Up to three
Contact
Greg L. Overholtzer at goverholtzer@juno.com
Hanna Family Scholarship
- Scholarships are awarded to a graduating senior from the Burgettstown Area High School in Pennsylvania.
- Students must demonstrate extracurricular activities, community service and financial need.
Contact
Burgettstown Area High School Guidance Department at 724.947.8110
Henry J. Bianchi Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Number of Awards: Up to four
Contact
Greg Ansel at gansel@fscg.com
Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: Up to two
History
Established in 2011, the Honmyo Nguyen Family Trust Scholarship seeks to provide scholarship support to students residing in Santa Clara County who are planning to attend a four-year California public university full-time and are committed to addressing the most challenging problems and improving the quality of life within the Silicon Valley. These scholarships are designed to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and leadership qualities as evidenced by school and community activities.
Eligibility
- Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in Santa Clara County
- Currently enrolled or planning to enroll on a full-time basis at a four-year California public college (Cal State) or university (UC)
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3
- Demonstrated financial need
Contact
Ian Honmyo at honmyonguyen@gmail.com or 408.859.2613
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James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Number of Awards: One
History
This scholarship was inspired by a story James McCavitt saw in the paper about the Sze Lee Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship formerly administered by Peninsula Community Foundation. He set up the scholarship in honor of his parents, James A. McCavitt and Annie LePors McCavitt. Mr. McCavitt hopes they will be remembered throughout the Tussey Mountain School District and the Broad Top area as model parents who would want others to benefit from their words: "Get an education and make something of yourselves."
Eligibility
Candidates must be current graduating seniors from the Tussey Mountain School District and must have completed all four years at this school.
Contact
Contact Gwen Smith at 814.635.3670 or 814.635.2975
Karen Brownstein Writing Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,700
Number of Awards: One
History
The Karen Brownstein Writing Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship opportunities for Palo Alto High School students who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in writing.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Palo Alto High School students who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment in writing.
Contact
Contact Sandra Cernobori at scernobori@pausd.org or at 650.329.3813
Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $4,500
Number of Awards: One
History
This scholarship was established by Gil Sanchez in memory and honor of his parents, Leo and Trini Sanchez, who immigrated from Mexico to the United States in the 1910s. They found work throughout Central California picking crops until World War II when they both found employment in Richmond, building "Liberty" cargo ships for the war effort. Leo eventually became a body and fender worker in San José, California, where he and his wife raised five children. Because of moving around for work, Leo did not have the opportunity to finish high school, but he passed on to his children a strong work ethic and respect for education. The estate he and Trini left behind, allowed his son, Gil, to establish a scholarship to memorialize their dedication to hard work and family, and their desire to be good citizens. Gil's hope is that it will encourage and help further the education of young people seeking to become architects.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Hispanic/American (with at least one parent of Hispanic or Hispanic American heritage), a resident of Santa Clara or Santa Cruz County, a senior in high school or student at West Valley College enrolled in a program leading to a degree in architecture, or in any architectural school.
Contact
Visit www.sanchezarchitect.com for more information and an application
Margo Zaharias Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $500
Number of Awards: Up to two
History
This scholarship fund was established by Zaharias family members to honor Margo Zaharias.
Eligibility
Graduating Palo Alto High School students who will attend college. Students must have demonstrated interest in the study of social sciences as evaluated by member of the Social Sciences department at Palo Alto High School.
Contact
Contact Sandra Cernobori at scernobori@pausd.org or 650.329.3813
On Your Own Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Up to $4,000 paid over four years
Number of awards: One award
History
The On Your Own Scholarship was established in 2004 and seeks to provide scholarship opportunities to foster youth from Santa Clara County who plan on pursuing higher education.
Eligibility
- Accepted to or attending San José State University for the upcoming fall 2013 academic term.
- Have been in foster care at least one day after 13th birthday.
- Achieved a minimum (overall) 2.5+ cumulative high school GPA and received your high diploma or GED or 2.5+ Cumulative college GPA.
- Have “unmet” financial need or have educational loans that do not exceed the cost of attendance as determined by the campus Financial Aid Office.
- Completed the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid)- Before March 2, 2013
- Applied for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to complete a degree or meet college transfer requirements.
Contact
Rhonda Leiva at rhonda.leiva@sjsu.edu or at 408.924.1098.
Performance Scholarships of Sonoma Valley
Scholarship amount: Up to $1,800
Number of awards: 10 awards
History
The Performance Scholarship of Sonoma Valley was established by the Vadasz Family Fund. Scholarship awards are decided based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and a statement of the applicants' aspirations, goals and financial need. Applicants can apply in their senior year of high school or freshman year in college. Actual monetary awards are based on academic performance in college, university or accredited vocational school and paid at the end of the semester or quarter. This scholarship is renewable for a total of four years.
Eligibility
To be eligible, students must be residents of Sonoma County, CA, have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.3 and be a high school senior planning on enrolling in a college/university pursuing a degree in math, science, engineering or a related field.
Contact
John Brady at john@warehouse-sonoma.com or at 707.938.8151.
Roshan Rahbari Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000 (paid over two years, provided renewal eligibility requirements are met)
Number of Awards: Up to four
History
This scholarship was established in loving memory of Roshan Rahbari, a former student of West Valley Community College and a graduate of Leland High School in San Jose, California. In his 18 years of life Roshan touched the lives of many. He believed in harmony among people of different backgrounds and had a rainbow of friends. He was sensitive to the plight of people in need of help and saw everyone as an individual worthy of respect. His dream was to become a psychologist for young people, and it is in his kind spirit that his parents established this scholarship fund to help young people realize their dreams.
The Roshan Rahbari Scholarship Fund seeks to support outstanding community college students with financial need to transfer to and complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges and universities.
Eligibility
Students must meet the following to be considered for a scholarship:
- Current resident of California
- Current community college student transferring to a four-year college or university
- Cumulative community college grade point average (GPA) between 3.0 and 3.7
- Demonstrated service to community or school
- Demonstrated financial need
Contact
Cyrus Rahbari at RoshanRahbariScholarship@yahoo.com or visit the website at www.siliconvalleycf.org/roshan-rahbari-scholarship
Resident Employee Education Fund (REFUND) Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000
Number of Awards: Up to five
History
Established by former and current residents of Redwood Villa and the Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto as a gesture of gratitude towards the employees of Redwood Villa and Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto who do so much for them. The residents' hope is to be able to support employees and their children who may want to take advantage of the many educational opportunities available.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current or past Redwood Villa or Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto employees who completed six months of employment. Employees may have worked full-time or part-time. Dependents, age 24 and under, of the above Redwood Villa and Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto employees are also eligible. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or graduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, vocational-technical school or graduate school.
Contact
Employees of Redwood Villa should contact John Capelletti at 650.965.8633 or sergiocap@aol.com. Employees of the Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto should contact Dick Mandle at 650.853.1978 or mandle@sbcglobal.net.
San Mateo County Science Fair Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000
Number of Awards: Up to 15
History
The San Mateo County Science Fair Scholarship Fund was established in 1997 to support college scholarships for qualified students who participate in the San Mateo County Science Fair.
Eligibility
Current 11th and 12th grade students participating in the San Mateo County Science Fair
Contact
Mark Nolan at mnolan@smcoe.k12.ca.us
Sandra Pearson Award: Student of Courage
Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,200
Number of Awards: Up to two
History
The Sandra Pearson Award: Student of Courage Fund is for a graduating senior from Palo Alto High School or Gunn High School who demonstrates integrity and inspirational leadership and plans to attend college.
Eligibility
Students must be graduating seniors from Palo Alto High School or Gunn High School who demonstrate evidence of courage, strength of character, and has served as an inspiration to peers. The ideal candidate may have shown courage by speaking out for what is right in the face of dissent. Students must have a "B" average or better and be a U.S. resident heading to college.
Contact
Palo Alto High School students should contact Sandra Cernobori at scernobori@pausd.org or at 650.329.3813. Gunn High School students should contact Leighton Lang at llang@pausd.org or 650.354.8219
Silicon Valley College Success Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $10,000 for students attending four-year institutions and $1,500 for students attending community college
Number of Awards: Up to 60
History
The Silicon Valley College Success Scholarship Fund was established by the San Jose California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) Consortium, an academic preparation and outreach program of the UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center. The San Jose Cal-SOAP Consortium is a diverse organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds who will be the first in their family to attend college. Its mission is to create and sustain a college-going culture by providing academic support, college and career advising services and workshops on financial aid and college admission information. The scholarship is for college-bound, financially disadvantaged graduating seniors from the East Side Union High School District and San Jose Unified School District in Santa Clara County and the School After School for Successful Youth Program at Opportunities Industrialization Center West in San Mateo County.
Eligibility
- For graduating, college-bound students at seven partner high schools in the San Jose region, and past recipients, whom are first-in-family to attend college
- Demonstrated financial need
- Admitted to or awaiting acceptance to a four-year accredited college / university (including out-of-state universities) or California Community College
- Working toward a four-year degree (e.g., B.A., B.S.)
- A minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA if attending a four-year institution and 2.0 GPA if attending a California Community College.
Contact
epccollegesuccess@gmail.com
The BAC Local 3 Sullivan Kraw Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500
Number of Awards: Up to 19
History
The BAC Local 3 Sullivan Kraw Scholarship is for employees and/or family members of current employees of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 3 CA planning to attend an accredited college or university.
Eligibility
Those eligible to apply are children, grandchildren, BAC Local 3 members, spouses of BAC Local 3 members and employees.
Contact
Bev Callaway at bev@bac3-ca.org
The Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,250
Number of Awards: One
History
Established by Theodore M . Norton, a friend and colleague of San José State University's Professor Fauneil J. Rinn, this scholarship was created to honor Professor Rinn and commemorate and continue her advocacy of the advancement of women. The Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship is awarded each year to a woman student in political science or the Master's in Public Administration at San José State University.
Eligibility
Applicants must be women who are current students in good standing in the political science or Master of Public Administration programs at San José State University. Applicants will be evaluated and recipients selected on the basis of their achievements and abilities as reflected in a brief application form, a resume and a 500-word essay on a subject relevant to the political or governmental role of women. A minimum 3.0 grade point average is required.
Contact
Peter Kenneth at kenneth.peter@sjsu.edu
The Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $4,000 (paid over four years, provided renewal requirements are met)
Number of Awards: Up to 6 (a combination of one-time and renewable scholarships will be awarded)
History
The Stephanie Brown Cadet Memorial Foundation was co-founded by her surviving spouse, Ron, and her sister, Deborah, along with friends and family members in the wake of her untimely passing in July of 2005. Stephanie was a devoted mother of two, an accomplished software sales executive and a committed volunteer. She often spoke of being her “brother’s keeper” and to that end, she believed that young people needed to participate in making their communities a better place to live. Stephanie had plans to establish funds and community services to enhance and enrich the lives of others and to help ensure a more fair and equitable society. The SBC Foundation, created in Stephanie’s memory, seeks to realize her intentions and advance her legacy. The SBC Foundation is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that has chosen to partner with the community foundation to administer this scholarship program.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school seniors or college students who are in good standing
- Demonstrated community service within the last 18 months
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or vocational school
- Current resident of the greater San Francisco Bay Area
Contact
Additional information and application can be found at www.sbcfoundation.org. Direct questions to questions@sbcfoundation.org.
The Sun and May Gee Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to three
History
The Sun and May Gee Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Sun and May Gee, who immigrated to the United States from a rural town in China in 1937 and 1947, respectively. Sun and May Gee strongly believed in the value of education, worked long hours running a small Chinese restaurant, and were successful enough to send their nine children to college and graduate schools. Their children created this scholarship to help college-bound Asian/Pacific Islander (API) immigrants or children of API immigrants who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance.
Eligibility
- Must be an immigrant of Asian and/or Pacific Islander (API) ethnicity, as defined by the U.S. Census, or a child of an API immigrant.
- Must be a graduating high school senior in the San Francisco Unified School District.
- Must be planning to enroll in an accredited college or university.
Contact
United Administrators of San Francisco at 415.753.2970
The Tang Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $15,000
Number of Awards: Up to two
History
Mr. Edward C. Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (g/l/b/t) Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) for post-secondary Education. This scholarship is to help GLBT youth proudly achieve educational pursuits and dreams without shame. This scholarship awards up to two outstanding students annually, a combined scholarships totaling up to $15,000. These scholarships are renewable for a maximum of three more years (a total of four years) provided each student annually meets the renewal requirements.
Eligibility
- Self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (at least 25 percent Asian/Pacific Islander ancestry), lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and involved in the LGBT community
- Graduate from a high school in one of the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara County, Napa, Sonoma or Solano
- Scholarship will be awarded for full-time (minimum 12 units for all semesters/quarters) enrollment in an accredited two, four-year university or graduate school; (college, university, community college or vocational school)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
- Demonstrated academic promise
- Demonstrated financial hardship
- United States citizen or legal resident
- Be between the age of 17 and 25 on or before April 30, 2012
Contact
Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/tangscholarship/ for more information and an application.
The Wine Group Scholarship
Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000
Number of awards: Up to 10
History
The Wine Group Scholarship Fund was established in 2009 by a group of owners of The Wine Group LLC. Its mission is to provide the children or legal dependents of The Wine Group's employees with financial assistance to pursue or continue a bachelor's degree or associate's degree in any area of study. Scholarship recipients should demonstrate a high level of academic performance, strong communication and leadership skills, and participation in extra-curricular activities.
Eligibility
- Child or legal dependent of a full-time employee of The Wine Group. Employee must have at least three years of continuous service with The Wine Group and must be employed with The Wine Group at the time scholarship award selections are made.
- Current graduating high school senior planning to attend a community college or four-year college/university program on a full-time basis OR current full-time community college or four-year college/university student planning to continue study towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree on a full-time.
- Minimum weighted 3.0 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale) for grades 9 -12 if currently enrolled in high school OR minimum 3.0 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) if currently attending a community college or four-year college/university.
Contact
Donna Armour at Donna.Armour@thewinegroup.com.
