Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation
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.
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.
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
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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