Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
167
Days
February 27 2027
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Immigrant Justice Scholarship

Description

The Immigrant Justice Scholarship was established by a Menlo Atherton graduate, Kelly Younger, who is passionate about supporting immigrants as a social justice effort. The scholarship is intended to support students who express passion and demonstrate involvement in activities towards social justice causes, especially in support of immigrants, are immigrants themselves, or are from immigrant families. She encourages all scholars wanting to advocate for immigrant justice in the Bay Area to get involved. Applicants may be a current graduating high school senior or currently enrolled college students who are attending or attended one of the following high schools: Menlo-Atherton High School, Woodside High School, Carlmont High School, Sequoia High School, Redwood High School, TIDE Academy, Summit Everest High School, Canada Middle College, East Palo Alto Academy, Eastside College Preparatory (East Palo Alto, Calif.). They must have demonstrated interest in immigrant social justice issues and desire to continue to be involved in efforts during college. Examples of demonstrated interest include community service, school activities, and leadership opportunities taken over their high school career. Preferred applicants will have a demonstrated interest in immigrant-oriented social justice and/or are an immigrant themselves and/or were raised in a first-generation immigrant family. Non-US citizens and undocumented students are eligible and encouraged to apply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$3,000
Low Amount Awarded
$18,000
High Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students

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Contact scholarships@siliconvalleycf.org
Tel: 650-450-5400
Fax: 650-450-5401 Address 444 Castro Street, Suite 140
Mountain View, CA 94041