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Program

Peninsula College Fund Scholarships
Organization

The Peninsula College Fund
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

Peninsula College Fund (PCF) scholars receive a $3,000 scholarship renewable for the next three years (a total of $12,000). But the Peninsula College Fund program encompasses much more than just a scholarship. In addition to financial assistance, we provide our scholars with one-to-one mentoring throughout college, academic coaching, assistance in obtaining summer internships, a broad network of peer support, and professional training to succeed in college and beyond.
Application Deadline

March 02, 2019
Application Website

www.peninsulacollegefund.org/meet-our-scholars/apply/

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $3,000 a year for four years
Renewable?

Yes

Requirements

Description
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.2 to 3.8 (weighted)
  • Demonstrate verifiable financial need
  • Plan to attend a four-year accredited US college or university beginning in the fall
  • Demonstrate the academic preparation necessary to succeed in college
  • Demonstrate an ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic and personal goals
  • Demonstrate active involvement in the community or active engagement with others via work, school, or family responsibilities
  • Be an underrepresented minority and/or first-generation college student (neither parent graduated from a two-year or four-year college/university)
Open to residents of:
  • CA
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

To be eligible to join the program, applicants must be graduating seniors from one of the following nine partner high schools: Aspire East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy, East Palo Alto Academy, Eastside College Preparatory School, Gunn High School, Menlo-Atherton High School, Palo Alto High School, Sequoia High School, Summit Preparatory High School or Woodside High School.
First Generation College Students
 Preferred
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Minimum GPA
 3.2
Year in School
  • 12th Grade
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Pending
  • Undocumented Students
Ethnicities
  • African American
  • Asian/Pacific Islander
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Native American/Alaskan
Other Details
  • Needs-based
Contact

info@peninsulacollegefund.org
Organization Website

www.peninsulacollegefund.org
Last Modified Date
 December 22, 2014