Scholarship Undergraduate

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
292
Days
February 28 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Curry Award for Girls and Young Women is awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. The selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study. To be eligible, applicants must be a current resident of San Mateo County, preference will be given to residents of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo. Applicants must be current graduating high school seniors, graduates or G.E.D. certificate holders; and preference will be given to students who attend(ed) East Palo Alto Academy, East Side College Prep, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia, Carlmont and San Mateo high schools. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation together with their application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust be at least 18 years old
  • CheckmarkMust not be older than 26 years old
  • CheckmarkRestricted to female students
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of California

How to Apply

What you'll need:

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  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact scholarships@siliconvalleycf.org
Tel: 650-450-5400
Fax: 650-450-5401 Address 444 Castro Street, Suite 140
Mountain View, CA 94041