SVCF-managed scholarships

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award

Individual award amounts, duration and renewal vary by scholarship.

Deadline

2027-28 dates not yet posted; the 2026-27 cycle is closed.

How to apply

Use the SVCF-managed application and complete each matching fund’s additional requirements. The FAQ requires one non-family recommendation of up to 800 words, submitted by the recommender, plus applicable transcripts and financial-aid documentation. All materials are due by the application deadline; confirm the 2027 update.

Who can apply

Primarily California or Bay Area-connected students, including high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate/professional students, re-entry students and vocational/technical candidates. Some funds accept noncitizens, including AB 540, DACA and legal residents. School, field, GPA, financial need, residence and enrollment requirements differ.

Good to know

Close to 700 awards and more than $4.5 million describe aggregate annual funding, not individual awards. The 2026-27 SVCF-managed application is closed. Students may receive only one SVCF scholarship per year, and recipients eligible for renewal or deferment may not apply for a new scholarship that year. Payments require admission/enrollment verification and a Proof of Enrollment form; continuation and deferral depend on the award.