Carolyn Balsa Hancock Scholarship

Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)

No deadline
$1,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

Memorial scholarship for Special Education graduating seniors from the East Side Union High School District. Provides an up to $1,000 one-time award to students who demonstrate financial need and emulate Carolyn Hancock's perseverance and work ethic. Applicants must plan to enroll at a U.S. accredited college or university in the upcoming fall.

Quick facts

Award amount

$1,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

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Deadline

Not specified

Time to apply

30–60 min

Essay

May be required — check provider

Eligibility requirements

6 listed

Be a graduating high school senior at East Side Union High School District

Special Education senior

Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0

Be a U.S. citizen, eligible noncitizen, or Dreamer per the FAFSA

Plan to enroll part-time or full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university for the upcoming fall

Demonstrated financial need per the FAFSA

How to apply

  1. Confirm eligibility

    Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.

  2. Gather required materials

    Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.

  3. Submit through the official program

    Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.

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