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.

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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
Gail Price, executive director, The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter, at gprice@aiascv.org or 408.298.0611. Applications can be downloaded at www.aiascv.org.

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Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to five

History
The Anthony Narigi Hospitality Scholarship Fund was established by the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa in loving memory of Anthony Nicholas Narigi, the son of John Narigi, a respected and long-time employee of Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa. This scholarship will provide support to students who plan to pursue a career in the hospitality industry and who are enrolled or plan to enroll in hospitality trade schools, junior colleges, four-year public or private institutions and graduate programs.

Eligibility

  • 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

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Bob Whitemore Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Amount: $10,000 paid over years ($2,500 a year) provided student maintains full-time enrollment and good academic standing (e.g. not on academic probation)
Number of Awards: Up to two

History
This fund was established in 2000 in memory of Bob Whitmore, a Carlmont High School teacher. The Bob Whitmore Scholarships are designated for Carlmont High School seniors with demonstrated financial need, academic growth and a demonstrated passion and/or dream for their future.

Eligibility

  • Current Carlmont High School graduating senior
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Accepted to or planning to enroll full-time (minimum 12 units) ina two or four-year accredited college/university
  • Proven Academic and social growth during their time at Carlmont
  • Demonstrated personal motivation, determination and realistic dream of the future

Contact
Connie Dominguez at cdomingu@seq.org

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Carolyn Balsa Hancock Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: Up to $500
Number of Awards: Up to four

History
The Carolyn Balsa Hancock Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by family and friends in honor of Carolyn Hancock, an educator and dedicated counselor who was always willing to work with the most difficult students. A native of San José, California, Mrs. Hancock worked for the East Side Union High School District where she developed programs that helped disabled students obtain and retain jobs. The scholarship is for Special Education senior(s) at East Side Union High School District for vocational or academic training. The scholarship is given to someone who best emulates Mrs. Hancock's inspiring love of life, hard work and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.

Eligibility

  • 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
www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships

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Courtney McCoy Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $373.00
Number of Awards: Up to two

History
The scholarship was established in memory of Palo Alto High School student, Courtney McCoy.

Eligibility

  • 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

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David W. Lakamp Scholarship

Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to three

History
The David W. Lakamp Scholarship is being established in memory of David W. Lakamp, a former President of Professional Practice Insurance Brokers of Redwood City, California and a founding member of a/e ProNet. Mr. Lakamp specialized in the delivery of professional liability insurance to architects and engineers. He was a graduate of Purdue University and George Washington University from which he obtained a Master of Arts degree in Science, Technology and Public Policy. David W. Lakamp left behind a legacy of professionalism and integrity that set new standards in the field of insurance services.

Eligibility
Eligible recipients shall be any architecture student attending any school of architecture, and must be a legal resident of the United States. International students are also eligible but require a valid U.S. Student Visa. Interests and studies should be focused on the cutting edge of architectural design, and in combination with an allied or another field of study.

Contact
Gail Price, executive director, The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter, at gprice@aiascv.org or 408.298.0611. Applications are also available for download at www.aiascv.org

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Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship

Scholarship amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to two

History
The Ehrlich Rominger Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Joseph Ehrlich and Mr. Jack Rominger to assist with the education of future architectural professionals.

Eligibility
To be eligible, students must be residents of Santa Clara County, CA, legal residents of the United States and be enrolled in a college or university program leading to a degree in architecture.

Contact
Gail Price, executive director, The American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter, at gprice@aiascv.org or 408.298.0611. Applications are also available for download at www.aiascv.org

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Financial Executives International (FEI) Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: Up to $3,500
Number of Awards: Up to three

History
The FEI Scholarship Fund was established in 1998 to provide scholarship opportunities for finance and accounting students at Northern California colleges and universities.

Eligibility
Applicants must be a junior or senior in college, have a strong interest in finance or accounting, excellent grades and demonstrated leadership in one or more activities.

Contact
Greg L. Overholtzer at goverholtzer@juno.com

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Hanna Family Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: Up to $28,000 (paid over four years, must meet renewal requirements)
Number of Awards: One

History
In honor of Mary Jeanne Hanna, family members established the Mary Jeanne Hanna Scholarship. Each year, the committee, comprised of family members and community members, awards one $28,000 four-year scholarship.

Eligibility

  • 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

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Henry J. Bianchi Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Number of Awards: Up to four

History
The Henry J. Bianchi Scholarship was created by Skyline High School alumni for Skyline High School seniors in honor of Mr. Bianchi, a great Skyline High School counselor and leader. Mr. Bianchi (1931-1999), dedicated his life to teaching, helping and mentoring Oakland students. He also taught English and French and counseled students at Bret Harte Junior High School from 1954 to1966 before becoming a counselor at Skyline from 1967 to 1990. Mr. Bianchi was known for his humor, love of the arts and interest in Skyline High School sports.

Eligibility
Applicant must be a Skyline High School senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, strong recommendations and planning to attend a four-year academic institution.

Contact
Greg Ansel at gansel@fscg.com

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.