SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS:

There is still time to apply for the following 2008 scholarships:

Silicon Valley Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarship programs.  The majority are designated for current or former residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
 
Silicon Valley Community Foundation provides community foundation managed scholarship funds for individual donors who want the community foundation staff to administer the application and selection process. The community foundation appoints a volunteer selection committee and conducts the scholarship selection and award process.

Scholarships administered by the community foundation cover a wide range of eligibility criteria such as outstanding grades, community involvement, academic potential and specific school.  Deadlines are generally in the first week of March.  In 2007, we awarded over $328,000 to 137  students! 

The community foundation also works with private donors who want to be directly involved in the application and selection process. For these donors, Silicon Valley Community Foundation provides donor involved scholarship funds. The donor oversees an external selection committee and the scholarship selection process, as approved by the community foundation.  

All scholarships have been established by generous local individuals, corporations or organizations to assist students with their educational pursuits. Whether honoring loved ones or providing for a specific community, each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams. 

For more information about establishing a scholarship fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation, read about Scholarship Funds under Ways to Give or contact donate@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5444.

For additional information about applying for scholarships please contact scholarships@siliconvalleycf.org.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MANAGED SCHOLARSHIPS

Each scholarship has its own unique criteria and varying deadlines; therefore, we advise applicants to read the application and eligibility requirements carefully before applying. 

The following seven scholarships use a common application:

PLEASE NOTE: There are two separate downloads and you must download both part one and part two to have a complete common application.

Download Common Application Descriptions

The following scholarships have a separate application:

Please refer to the scholarship descriptions and applications for additional information and instructions.

Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarship Program
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to 15
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County
  • United States citizen
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3

Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years
This program was established in 2001 through the trust of Mrs. Hazel Reed Baumeister, a longtime resident of Burlingame. The purpose of the scholarship is to support high school graduates of high academic achievement who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance

Crain Educational Grants Program
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000 per award
Number of Awards: Up to 10
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County
  • United States citizen
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3

Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years
This program was established in 1987 in memory of Dr. R. Carter Crain and Mildred E. Crain, through Mrs. Crain's will. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable high school graduates to pursue courses of study they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means.

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 per award
Number of Awards: Up to 10
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.Young woman age 16 to 26

  • Current resident of San Mateo County
  • United States citizen or legal resident

Demonstrated financial hardship
This fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. The award is for young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles.

The Dr. Mary Finegold Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $3,000
Number of Awards: 1
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Senior female graduating from a public or private high school in San Mateo or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View)
  • United States citizen
  • Intends to complete a four-year degree in the sciences
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Active in athletics

Demonstrated community involvement
Dr. Finegold was a school physician because she loved helping children. This scholarship was established in her honor in 1998.

Ruppert Educational Grant Program
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000
Number of Awards: Up to 30
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • United States citizen
  • Current graduating senior attending high school in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View)
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Applicant must provide evidence of partial self-support (e.g., savings from summer jobs, part-time work, etc.)
  • Applicant must demonstrate community involvement
  • Applicant must demonstrate academic promise and GPA improvement during high school years (late bloomers)

Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
The Ruppert Educational Grant Program was established through a trust and bequest agreement by Ralph Hale Ruppert and Lenore Martha Ruppert, in memory of their mothers. Scholarships are awarded to "late-bloomers:" those students who show academic promise and improvement during the high school years, but are unlikely to receive other scholarships because of their low GPAs.

Sand Hill Scholars Program
Scholarship Amount: Up to $4,000 over four years
Number of Awards: Up to 5
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Eighth-grade graduate of the Ravenswood City School District (documentation must accompany the application)
  • Current graduating senior attending a high school in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View)

United States citizen or legal resident
The Sand Hill Scholars Program was created by Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford, and is underwritten by the Sand Hill Foundation of Menlo Park. Preference is given to students who have shown motivation and leadership, have overcome hardships to remain in school, or have been involved in educational, job-related, or community activities outside the school environment.

Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing
Scholarship Amount: $2,000 for an undergraduate; $1,000 for a graduating high school senior
Number of Awards: One college student award and one high school student award.
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View)
  • Accepted to or awaiting acceptance to a two- or four- year college or university
  • United States citizen

This fund was established in honor of Bobette Bibo Gugliotta, author of several books, and creator of a story (when she was 11 years old), about a mouse who later became Mickey. The Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing is designated for the educational benefit of students majoring in the field of creative writing and who have demonstrated creative writing ability.

Eustace-Kwan Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,500
Number of Awards: Up to 12
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Current resident of San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View)
  • Current graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school OR current community college student  planning to transfer to a four-year college
  • United States citizen or legal resident
  • Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrated community involvement

Demonstrated financial need
This scholarship was established in 2006 through a gift from the Eustace-Kwan Family Foundation.  This program is designed to help promising high school and junior college students pursue higher education at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school.  The selection committee looks for motivated, goal-oriented individuals who show academic improvement, strong community involvement and/or evidence of work outside of school.

Dr. James L. Hutchinson and Evelyn Ribbs Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000
Number of Awards: One per year
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2008.

  • United States citizen
  • Must be a college senior and accepted to medical school, or currently enrolled full-time in an accredited medical school program
  • Applicant must demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement. Personal integrity, as exemplified by leadership, community involvement, and concern for others, will be considered

Must have graduated from a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County or have lived in that same area during high school
The Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Hutchinson. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in both character and academic achievement.

Download Application

Kilmartin Educational Scholarship Program
Scholarship Amount: up to $5,000
Deadline:  March 12, 2008
Number of Awards: Approximately 35

  • Available to employees of Mervyns stores who have accumulated at least 1,000 hours of employment service with Mervyns and have graduated from high school or an equivalent.

Established by John Kilmartin, former chairman and CEO of Mervyns, on his retirement, in recognition of Mervyns associates. This is a nationwide program and applications are distributed through Mervyns stores.

Application information: If you are a Mervyn's employee, contact your human resources department for more information and an application.

The Kumin Scholars Program
Scholarship Amount: Up to $18,000 over six years
Number of Awards: Up to 15
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

  • United States citizen or legal resident
  • Graduation from a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County or a resident of San Mateo County or Santa Clara County who has completed a GED with a California High School Equivalency certificate
  • Enrolled part-time or full-time in a community college
  • Completion of at least 20 graded semester or quarter units before June 25, 2008
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Plans to transfer to a four-year college or university in 2008 or later

Demonstrated financial need

This program was established in 2004 through the trust of Margrit Kumin. It was her desire to dedicate part of her estate to help young people pursue higher education. The purpose of this scholarship, established in her memory, is to support current community college students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution.

Download Application

Peninsula Regent Charitable Foundation Educational Grant Program
Scholarship Amount: Up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to 12
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • Current employee of the Peninsula Regent or the dependent of an employee who has worked at Peninsula Regent for at least 90 days as of March 7, 2007
  • Enrolled in courses including, but not limited to, those offered at community colleges, adult schools, night schools, colleges and universities, as well as courses at recreation and community centers
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • United States citizen or legal resident

This program was made possible through the generous contributions of the residents of The Peninsula Regent. The program has been created to help employees and their dependents pursue their educational goals.

Mervin G. Morris Educational Scholarship Program
Scholarship Amount: up to $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to 16 per year
Deadline:  March 12, 2008

  • Any Mervyns team member's child or grandchild who is a graduating high school senior and plans to attend an accredited educational institution

Application information: If you are a Mervyn's employee, contact your human resources department for more information and an application.

Woodlake Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000 for community college students; Up to $5,000 for out of state four-year students.
Number of Awards: 10 to 12
Deadline:  Complete application packet must be received by Silicon Valley Community Foundation by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

  • A young woman of color
  • Resident of East Palo Alto or east Menlo Park
  • Current graduating high school senior
  • Candidates must have a strong desire to go to college

GPA of at least 2.0
Marta Drury grew up in a family that believed education was the most important tool for social change. She created the Woodlake Scholarship Fund in order to pass the educational opportunities that she enjoyed on to young women of color.

Donor Involved Scholarships

The following provides information about various scholarships managed by private donors. Although the community foundation provides oversight and administers the payment process, it does not manage the application or selection process.  Eligibility requirements, award amounts and application deadlines vary.  Contact the individuals listed or click on the link for more information or an application.

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 Trinni 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" cargoships 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.

Application Information
Contact sanchezarchitect.com for more information and an application.

The Tang Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Amount: Up to $15,000

Number of Awards: One

History
Edward Cheng Ming Tang established this award in 2007 to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Asian and Pacific Islanders for post-secondary education.  This scholarship is to help LGBT youth proudly achieving educational pursuits and dreams without shame.  This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three years (a total of four years) if the student annually meets the renewal requirements. 

Eligibility

  • Self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander; (at least 25% API ancestry); (priority will be given to those self-identified as 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
  • Acceptance to or awaiting acceptance to a four-year accredited university or currently attending a post-secondary undergraduate institution (e.g., college, university, community college, or vocational school)
  • United States citizen or legal resident
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Demonstrated academic promise
  • Minimum grade point average 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0)

Be between the age of 17 and 25 at time of application or renewal

Application Information
Contact Edward Tang at ecmt@yahoo.com for more information and an application.

Rambus Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Amount: Up to $10,000 over four years

Number of Awards: Up to eight

History
The Rambus “Innovator of the Future” Scholarship seeks to broaden the educational opportunities of students who, by virtue of their academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrate a passion for science and technology that extends beyond the classroom. The winners must possess strong leadership and communication skills and the desire to positively impact society through innovation in science and technology.

Eligibility
Graduating students from high schools located in either Mountain View or Los Altos, California, and are planning to attend a four year college/university.  Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for grades 10-12.

Application Information
Contact http://www.rambus.com/scholarship for more information and an application.

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 Jose State University Professor Fauneil J. Rinn, the Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship is awarded each year to a woman student of Political Science or the Master's in Public Administration at San Jose State University. The Scholarship was created to honor Professor Rinn and to commemorate and continue her advocacy of the advancement of women .

Eligibility
Applicants must be women who are current students in good standing in the Political Science or Master of Public Administration programs at San Jose 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.

Application Information
Contact Terry Christensen, Professor, Department of Political Science, San Jose State University, at 408.924.5565 or at Terry.Christensen@sjsu.edu for more information or an application.

REFUND Scholarship

Scholarship Amount: Up to $1,000

Number of Awards: Up to 5

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. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, K-12 schooling, attending a community college or university, trade school and special education facility.

Eligibility
Applicants must be current or past Redwood Villa or Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto employees who completed six (6) 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.

Application Information
Employees of Redwood Villa should contact Mr. John Capelletti at 650.965.8633 or at sergiocap@aol.com. Employees of the Classic Residents by Hyatt in Palo Alto should contact Mr. Dick Mandle at 650.853.1978 or at mandle@sbcglobal.net.