College
This list of scholarships is limited to local, Bay Area or state scholarships as well as national scholarships awarded to SRVHS students in the past, with a narrow application pool, or requested by SRVHS counseling or admin. This list will be updated as more scholarships are made available. Good luck!
DECEMBER
Full-ride Coolidge Scholarship, Due 5 p.m. Dec. 11
This scholarship is open to juniors who plan to enroll in college the fall of 2026 to pursue public policy, are American citizens or permanent residents, and can demonstrate academic excellence. The applicant must read President Coolidge's Autobiography, among other readings, and write three essays so start early!
Award amount varies, Violet Richardson Award, Due Dec. 15
This award honors young women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the environment and working to end discrimination and poverty. The program begins at the local Soroptimist club level, where the type of award varies from a certificate and recognition at a club meeting or special event, to a monetary gift to the young woman and/or her charity.
$20,000 Science Ambassador Scholarship, Due. Dec. 16
An annual scholarship for undergraduate women and non-binary students in science, technology, engineering, or math. High school seniors and undergraduates attending a U.S. school may apply. Make a three-minute film explaining a STEM topic you are passionate about.
JANUARY
$2,500 MENSA Scholarship, Due Jan. 15
Students who will be enrolled in college the Fall of 2025 are eligible to apply; 178 awards will be given out. Initial judging occurs a the local level, then regional, and finally national.
$1,000-$1,500 California Jaycee Foundation Scholarship, Due Jan. 17
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited vocational or industrial school. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
FEBRUARY
$4,000 each for 350 students nationwide, Elks Legacy Award, Due Feb. 3
Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members.
MAY
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
SRVHS has a chapter that students may join. Those who are active for at least four semesters (from second semester sophomore year to second semester senior year) and meet all requirements are eligible for the CSF Lifetime Membership Scholarship AKA Sealbearer their senior year of high school.
Other places to look:
Other places to look:
Other places to look:
- Scholarships.com
- Studentscholarships.org
- Goingmerry.com
- Salliemae.com/scholarships/
- Asian Pacific Community Fund (last year, distributed more than $530K in scholarships)
- Bold.org