Deblinger Family Scholarship

The Deblinger Family Scholarship Fund was established to help low-income, single mothers who are the heads of their households to return to college in order to improve the lives of their families andmotivate their children to excel. The goal is to provide financial support to minimize the burden of additional out-of-pocket expenses incurred from having to work, support a family and attend college at the same time. The Deblinger Family Foundation wants to enable non-traditional students to focus on achieving their academic goals and performance, so that they can create a successful future.

• Single, female parents who are the heads of their households
• Currently enrolled in a community college to obtain an associate’s degree, certificate or in a four-year college transfer program
  • Students who already have an AA degree and are planning to transfer to a four-year college, are also eligible
  • Applicants must already be accepted into an accredited nonprofit school/program before applying for a scholarship
• Current residents of Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and San Mateo County; preference will be given to residents of Oakland, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, San José and Watsonville.
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and in good academic standing
• Demonstrate financial need

The application period begins on April 12, 2024 and the deadline to apply is May 17, 2024. The application is available here.

Completed applications must be mailed in one packet with all supporting documents in the order listed above.

Mail your completed application to:
DFSF Manager
P.O. Box 340
Hollister, CA 95024

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have questions, please contact DFSF Manager at dfsfmanager@gmail.com.