Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation
This program was established in 2017 in memory of Kathleen Carol Kinch, through Ms. Kinch’s will. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to cover college educational expenses of students from East Palo Alto, CA. The selection committee looks for academic promise and documented financial need.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
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Essay
May be required — check provider
Current graduating senior residing in East Palo Alto or high school graduate who resided in East Palo Alto during high school
Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university, or technical school, as a full-time student
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated financial hardship
Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years
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.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
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.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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