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Program

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women
Organization

Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

 

This fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school are encouraged to apply. The selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study.
Application Deadline

February 24, 2024
Application Website

www.siliconvalleycf.org/scholarships/community-foundation-managed

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $1,000
Renewable?

No

Requirements

Description
  • Young woman age 18-26
  • Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Current resident of San Mateo County, preference given to residents of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo
  • Current graduating high school senior, graduate or have a G.E.D. certificate, preference given to students who attend(ed) East Palo Alto Academy, East Side College Prep, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia, Carlmont and San Mateo high schools
  • Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student
  • United States citizen or eligible non-citizen (eligible non-citizens include United States legal residents and AB 540 students)
Open to residents of:
  • CA
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

Current resident of San Mateo County
Limited To Gender
 Female Only
Degree Programs
  • Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Minimum GPA
 3.3
Minimum Age

18
Maximum Age

26
Year in School
  • 12th Grade
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved
Other Details
  • Needs-based
  • Open to non-traditional students
Keywords
 Curry Award for Girls and Young Women
Contact

scholarships@siliconvalleycf.org
Last Modified Date
 November 30, 2015