Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Supports "late-bloomers" who show academic promise and GPA improvement and have financial need. Awards of up to $10,000 to students from San Mateo, San Francisco, or Santa Clara counties who are enrolling or enrolled full-time in a two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school.
Award amount
$10,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
See provider
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Applicant is a "late bloomer" who demonstrates academic promise
Continuous grade point average improvement during high school or college
Demonstrates community involvement
Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated financial hardship
Graduating high school senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County, San Francisco County, or Santa Clara County
Planning to enroll or enrolled in two- or four-year college, university or vocational school as a full-time student
United States citizen or eligible non-citizen (United States legal residents and A.B. 540 students)
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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