Vocation and Trades

JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

Work Ethic Scholarship

Enroll in an approved program.
Sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
Answer 4 questions about the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge.
Make a video.
Have 2 solid references from a teacher or boss.
Verify your school costs.
Provide high school or college transcript.
Send your most recent 1040 tax form.

$1,000 each CSEA, Typically due Jan. 31

With an overall annual scholarship and grant budget of over $160,000, CSEA offers $1,000 scholarships to dependents and spouses of CSEA members, helping many continue their education after high school. Must be the dependent of a CSEA member.
These scholarships are for:

Graduating high school seniors
Community college students
College/university students
Trade/vocational students

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FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIPS

$4,000 each for 350 students nationwide, Elks Legacy Award, Due Feb. 2, 2026 at noon

Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members.

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$1,500 Tri Counties Bank Scholarship, Due Feb. 25

One merit and one need-based scholarship awarded through a partnership with the Community Foundation of the North State, Tri Counties Bank provides meaningful college scholarships to deserving low and moderate-income students in the Bank’s footprint, as well as to other accomplished students in the communities we serve. The Bank has established an endowment through the Community Foundation of the North State to help sustain this important service, and provides additional funding totaling over $100,000 each year for scholarships awarded to higher-education bound youth (including community college, trade schools, and 4-year public and private institutions).

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$1,000, Patty Heart Memorial Scholarship, Due Feb. 28

In memory of Patty Hart, the Danville Women's Club awards scholarships and educational gifts to a SRVHS senior to help with tuition, fees, books, supplies, computers, etc. This scholarship recognizes a senior student who has demonstrated a strong work ethic in their academics, school activities, community service, and employment experience. To apply students must have a 2.75 GPA or higher and full time fall enrollment to an accredited junior college, four-year college or university, or vocational school.

Apply here. (Application will open in Jan.)

Up to $7,500, Several from the Danville San Ramon Rotary Rotary Club, Due Feb. 28

These opportunities are available to students at San Ramon Valley High School and Cal Hi for the 2025-26 academic year. There is one scholarship for $7,500 and several non-renewable scholarships for $1000 to $3000 for students graduating from SRVHS (or Cal Hi) and attending college or trade/vocational school in 2025. Attached is the application and information form that can be distributed to any eligible students. Applications are due February 21. (This is not limited to Interact Club students.)

Application TBA.

MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000-$6,000 Assistance League Diablo Valley High School Scholarships, Due March 20, 2026

San Ramon Valley seniors are eligible to apply for the following scholarships:

Foster / Kinship: $1,000-$4,000 scholarship for any foster or kinship student applying to community college, vocational / technical / trade school, or a four-year college
High School Senior: $2,000-$6,000 scholarship for students with a 3.0 or higher GPA who are applying to a four-year college
Career Technical Education: $1,000-$3,000 scholarship for students with a 2.5 or higher GPA applying to vocational / technical / trade school

Each scholarship requires letter(s) of recommendation, a 500-word statement of purpose, and an interview in April. Some also require a copy of Student Aid Index from FAFSA, transcripts, or other verifying information.

Apply here.

$3,000 Ivy and Pearls Foundation Scholarship, Due March 31

The Ivy and Pearls Foundation was developed in 2005 to provide service projects and scholarships in the cities of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and surrounding areas. The formation of the Ivy and Pearls Foundation has expanded the philanthropic efforts of Rho Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, by giving us the ability to provide scholarships that support educational endeavors of college students, and to expand our reach in providing excellent service projects in the local area.

Applicants must be of African or African-American descent
Applicants must reside in San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco City/County or Contra Costa County
Applicants may be female, male, or non-binary
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Applicant must be a high school senior, graduating in Spring 2025
Applicant must be accepted to a two-year, four-year, or vocational college and show proof of enrollment before scholarship funds will be dispersed.

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