Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation (Kuo Family Fund)
One-time award of up to $5,000 for graduating high school seniors, currently enrolled undergraduates, or re-entry students who reside in specified Bay Area counties and plan to enroll full-time at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university in the upcoming fall. Requires minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA and demonstrated financial need (FAFSA SAI of $60,000 or less).
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Be a graduating high school senior, currently enrolled undergraduate, or re-entry student
Reside in one of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County
Plan to enroll at a four-year U.S. accredited college or university on a full-time basis for the upcoming fall semester
Minimum cumulative (unweighted) GPA of 3.25
Demonstrated financial need per the FAFSA with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $60,000 or less
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
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