Each year, our diverse scholarships help students of all academic levels, from the highest achieving
students to those just beginning to show academic promise. In partnership with our donors, the
community foundation has awarded more than $6.1 million in scholarships since 2007.
Apply today!
Scholarship season begins, eligibility requirements and application
instructions released.
Complete and submit the fi nancial aid application that applies to you.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website: fafsa.ed.gov or
California Dream Act Application website: dream.csac.ca.gov
Community foundation managed scholarships: Online application opens!
Begin the application process. Remember to:
1. Thoroughly review the Scholarship Profi les and Application
Instructions online, and bookmark / print the pages so that
you can reference throughout the application process.
2. Create an applySVCF account if you are a new applicant.
Complete the online application and upload all required
attachments.
3. Review and submit your online application.
Donor involved scholarships: Review the Scholarship Profi les.
To apply, contact the appropriate organization and/or individual listed.
Application Deadline for most community foundation managed
scholarships is in late February, donor involved scholarships vary.
Submitted applications will be screened for completeness and eligibility.
Selection Committees review applications.
Finalists are identifi ed and interviews conducted.
Invitations to interview will be emailed to fi nalist, so please make sure
you update us or other organizations you applied to of any changes to
your contact information.
December
January February
January February
February May
February May
general scholarship timeline
March - April
Mid-April / Early May
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation
is committed to providing scholarship
opportunities for students to fulfi ll their
dreams through higher education.
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