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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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.

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$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.

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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 15, 2026

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. The essay, resume, and letters of recommendation should be submitted together and be emailed directly to Anthony Tovani. Scholarship announcements will be made at the Senior Awards Ceremony.Click here for the application and additional information.

$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

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$250-$1,000 San Ramon Valley Rotary Scholarship, Due April 16, 2026

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 30, 2026

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.

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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.

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