Vocation and Trades

ONGOING/MULTIPLE DEADLINE SCHOLARSHIPS

$1,000 each CSEA

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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$500, BACC/AMBayArea Scholarship, Due Feb. 5

The Bay Area Community Colleges (BACC) and the Association of Manufacturers Bay Area (AMBayArea) -- a regional trade association of companies and organizations committed to helping manufacturers in the region -- are offering $500 scholarships to students taking community college classes towards a career in the manufacturing skilled trades.

Apply here.

$5,000, Alamo Women's Club, Due Feb. 18, 2026

This SRVUSD scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and emancipated foster students and requires a 2.0 GPA or higher, one essay and two letters of recommendation.

REQUIREMENTS

Needs financial support to meet educational/vocational goals
Makes a strong commitment to continuing education either academically or vocationally
Completes the AWC application
Maintain a 2.0 GPA in all classes
Writes a personal essay describing why they applied for the scholarship, what their educational/vocational goals are, and why they deserve
the scholarship
Submits two (2) letters of recommendation from either school counselors, staff members, teachers or community leaders
Resides in Contra Costa County or attends a college in Contra Costa County
Completes the Photo Release Form with required signature
Returns the required documents by email no later than Feb. 18, 2026
Previous AWC Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply
Late applications will not be considered
Scholarship checks must be cashed within 6 months of issue date

Apply here.

Up to $3,500, Several from the Danville San Ramon Rotary Club, Due Feb. 20

SRVHS graduating seniors attending a 2- or 4-year college or trade/vocational school in fall 2026 are eligible to apply. High school work, including courses taken and extracurricular activities should demonstrate that the student is ready for the challenge of college or a trade school.

Apply here with an SRVUSD student email. Apply to the Foster Student Scholarship here with an SRVUSD student email.

$1,500 Tri Counties Bank Scholarship, Applications accepted Nov. 3-Feb. 25, 2026

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).

Income Based — Sixty (60) $1,500 scholarships are awarded to students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of $6,655 or less, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Merit Based — Twenty (20) $1,000 scholarships are offered to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

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$1,500, Patty Heart Memorial Scholarship, Applications accepted Jan. 23-Feb. 27

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. Interviews will occur between March 17-27, 2026.

Learn more. Click here for the application.

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

$10,000 (75 nation-wide), James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship, Due March 2, 2026

This Fund is established solely to provide scholarships to the child or dependent of a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who is attending an accredited four-year college, an accfedited training or vocational non-baccalaureate training program at a community college or other training institution.

Apply here.

$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.

Up to $10,000, Contra Costa Association of Realtors Scholarship Foundation, Due March 31
Each year, the CCAR Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to local students pursuing higher education, including college, university, and trade school programs. Award winners may receive scholarship awards of up to $10,000. This flyer has additional details, including eligibility requirements and application information, or visit the CCAR website.

$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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APRIL SCHOLARSHIPS

Truschke Foundation Scholarship, Due April TBA

The Truschke Foundation Scholarship is for eligible students who are a graduating San Ramon Valley High School senior (within 2 semesters) with specific documented learning disabilities who will enroll in a university, college, vocational or technical school program in the upcoming academic year. The Scholarship Committee will determine the number and value of scholarships awarded each year. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to submit an application for consideration.

Application Process:

1. Student Essay/Introduction
The essay, 350 word minimum, must include:
- Future goals relating to education and/or career;
- Explain how San Ramon Valley schools impacted the applicant’s education;
- Describe and give one example of how you have had to persevere in achieving
personal goals despite learning challenges;
- Explain how parent/parents or guardian/guardians have impacted your education.
Essay should be written in Times New Roman; 12 point font; 1.5 spacing; and one inch margins.
Include in the header applicant’s full name, mailing address, phone and email address.

2. Student Resume
A. School Activities
- Identify school activities and include the following: name of the activity, any
awards/honor, and/or any office held, years participating: Identify how this
activity(ies) helped you become the person you are today.
B. Service Organizations
- Identify service organizations and include the following: name of service
organization, any awards/honors, and/or any office held, years participating.

3. Copy of the admissions letter or proof of current enrollment from college or institution.

4. Signed Letters of recommendation from the each of the following:
A. Letter of recommendation from a current teacher;
B. Letter from a San Ramon Valley Community representative who is actively engaged
in the community;
C. (Optional) Letter of recommendation from school official or coach.

The essay, resume and letters of recommendation should be submitted together and be emailed directly to: TBA. Scholarship announcements will be made at the Senior Awards Ceremony.

$500, Stone Valley Middle School PTA Senior Scholarship, Due April 15

Stone Valley Middle School PTA is offering a $500 scholarship award for a graduating High School Senior who is an alumnus of Stone Valley Middle School (SVMS). The scholarship seeks to recognize a former SVMS student who has made a positive impact through volunteering, both in our schools and community.

Qualifications:
● Attended and been promoted from Stone Valley Middle School in Alamo, CA
● Graduating from a San Ramon Valley Unified School District high school
● Membership in the PTA/PTSA unit at his/her high school is encouraged but not required; special consideration will be given to applicants involved in their PTA/PTSA
● Plan to attend an accredited college, university, community college, trade or technical school following graduation from high school
● Volunteered at his/her high school or in the community

Apply here.

$250-$1,000 San Ramon Valley Rotary Scholarship, Due April TBA

Formerly the Bill Gregory Scholarship, this scholarship is open to area high school students who show an extraordinary effort in community service and who have a real need for a scholarship are eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship requires an essay and a letter of recommendation. Multiple scholarships are awarded. Click here for more information and the application.

$500, PTSA Senior Scholarship, Due April TBA

This scholarship is for continuing education at a four year College or University, a Community College, or a Trade/Technical school. The award recognizes the achievements of students for volunteer services in the school and/or community. Click here for last year's information.

MAY SCHOLARSHIPS

Two $500, Noia Freitas Scholarship, Due May 4, 2026 at noon

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 at the Senior Awards Ceremony. To release funds, send proof of college/vocational enrollment in fall of 2026 to SRV's financial analyst. 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.

Apply here.