Scholarships

Silicon Valley Community Foundation administers a variety of scholarship programs that grant between $500 and $17,000 to high school, community college and university students. The majority of our scholarships are designated for current or former residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

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.

Types of Scholarships

• Community Foundation Managed Scholarship Funds
• Donor Involved Scholarship Funds

In spring 2012, through the community foundation managed scholarship funds, we awarded 123 scholarships totaling over $460,895 and in partnership with our donors, through our donor involved scholarship funds, we awarded 120 scholarships totaling more than $327,480. Since 2007, our scholarship programs have awarded over $4.2 million to help students pursue higher education.

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

For more information about establishing a scholarship fund contact us at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5444, or download a copy of Ways to Give (pdf).