Provided by Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Established in 2010 by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the Bright Futures Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to California residents who are graduating high school seniors, current undergraduates, re-entry students pursuing a first AA/BA, or graduate students. Selection favors students showing academic promise and who will benefit from financial assistance.
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
Graduating high school senior
Currently enrolled undergraduate two- or four-year college students
Re-entry students pursuing a first associate (AA) or bachelor’s (BA) degree
Graduate students (must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need)
Currently residing in California
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Planning to enroll at a two- or four-year institution in the fall
Demonstrate financial need
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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