Marie A Calderilla Scholarship

Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation

No deadline
$5,000
30–60 min

About this scholarship

The Marie A Calderilla Scholarship is designed for graduating high school seniors, re-entry students, or current community college students planning to attend or attending a college in the San Mateo County Community College District. The scholarship aims to support women in pursuing education they might not otherwise afford, with a focus on academic promise and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment, and perseverance. Recipients can receive up to $25,000 over five years, including transfer to a four-year California public college.

Quick facts

Award amount

$5,000

Number of awards

Multiple

Frequency

Annually

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.

Eligibility requirements

5 listed

Be a female student, pursuing first undergraduate degree or certificate program

Be a graduating high school senior, a re-entry student, or current community college student planning to attend or attending a college in the San Mateo County Community College District (Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline Community College)

Be committed to improving your life through education

Be a United States citizen, eligible noncitizen, and DACA/Dreamer per the FAFSA or Dream Act

Have demonstrated financial need per the FAFSA or Dream Act

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.

Important

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