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!
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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.
$1,000, Greenbrook Eagle Alumni Scholarship, Due: 9 p.m. May 1
This scholarship is open to all graduating high school seniors who attended Greenbrook Elementary and are PTSA Members. Click here to apply,
$1,000 Ann and Jerald Cerri Music Education Scholarship, May 16
The Ann and Jerald Cerri Music Education Scholarship honors the life and legacy of beloved San Ramon Valley Unified School District music educator, Jerald Cerri. This scholarship is for tuition at a 2- or 4-year institution. Application includes an essay and requires a letter of recommendation from your high school music teacher. Click here to apply.
$1,000-$10,000, Kids' Chance of California, Due May 17
Students who have a parent who has been been fatally or seriously injured on the job are eligible to apply to this need-based educational scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled, accepted or applying as a full or part‐time student at a university, college, or vocational school. The school does not have to be in California. Financial need is demonstrated based on the Federal Expected Family Contribution (which is determined by the FAFSA). Student applicants and/or parent are not required to be a legal resident of California.
NAGE Scholarship, Due: May 17
To be eligible for this $500 scholarship a student must:
A) Be planning to attend or already be attending a two or four-year college, graduate school, trade or technical school.B) Be a member of NAGE, IBPO, IBCO, or IAEP, or be the member's spouse, child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or significant other.
Two $500, Noia Freitas Scholarship, Due May 20
This scholarship was established in memory of Julia Margaret Noia Freitas and Joseph Francisco Freitas, Jr. (San Ramon Valley Pioneers) by their daughter, Mildred Freitas, a 1936 graduate of SRVHS. Candidate selections will be made by an SRVHS administrative committee. Up to two scholarships of $500 will be awarded in 2025; funds to be awarded upon proof of college/vocational enrollment in fall of 2025. Apply here.
Each Applicant must:
1. Be female
2. Have attended SRVHS for all of 9-12th grades
3. Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of between 3.0 and 3.9 (must be within this range as indicated on SRV 7th semester transcript = Cumulative GPA unweighted) to be eligible.
4. Plan to enroll and begin study at a 2 or 4 year college, or a technical/vocational school immediately following graduation.
$1,000, JA Memorial Scholarship awarded by the PEO chapter, Due May 31
This scholarship is open to female students at least 17 yesrs old who are Contra Costa residents, have a 3.0 GPA or higher, and has demonstrated service to others. The application requires three short answers, an essay, and references. Learn more.
Summer and Beyond
Four-year, Full Tuition, Cameron Impact Scholarship, Due Sept. 3 or when 3,000 app limit is reached
Awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship covers the full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. based college or university that the recipient chooses to attend.
As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for young leaders with demonstrated passion and commitment to any variety of positive impact. Learn more.
The Cameron Impact Scholarship covers the full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. based college or university that the recipient chooses to attend.
As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for young leaders with demonstrated passion and commitment to any variety of positive impact. Learn more.
Other places to look:
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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
