Peninsula College Fund Scholarship

Scholarship Description

As a PCF scholar, you will receive $3,000 per year, renewable for four years (total of $12,000) as long as you remain in good standing in our program. In addition, you will be paired with a mentor through your college career, required to attend college and career workshops, and you will receive internship support.

Eligibility

• Minimum 2.5 cumulative unweighted GPA (9th grade through 1st term of senior year)
• Documented financial need
• Plan to attend a four-year accredited college/university
• First-generation college student
• Undocumented and AB 540 students are eligible to apply

Current graduating senior attending one of the following schools:

• Mid-peninsula high schools:
• Carlmont High School
• East Palo Alto Academy
• Eastside College Preparatory School
• Gunn High School
• Junipero Serra High School
• Menlo School
• Menlo-Atherton High School
• Palo Alto High School
• Sacred Heart Preparatory
• Saint Francis High School
• Sequoia High School
• Summit Preparatory High School
• Woodside High School

• San Jose high schools:
• Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School
  
• Downtown College Preparatory – Alum Rock High School
• Latino College Preparatory Academy
• San Jose High School
• Mt. Pleasant High School
• William C. Overfelt High School
• Cristo Rey High School
• Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
• Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

We look for talented students with outstanding academic potential, who value mentoring and are motivated to contribute to their community and/or family.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must currently be in high school
• For residents of the following states: California
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens
• Award is available to Canadian citizens
• Award is available to citizens of countries other than the U.S. and Canada.

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Interview required
• Financial need analysis required
• Recommendations or references required

How To Apply