From our earliest beginnings, the Ed Fund has managed a college scholarship program benefiting low-income graduating seniors of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Since 2005, over $1.6 million in scholarships have been awarded to over 560 students

We’re honored to announce our 2023 scholars! Read more to meet this year’s winners of the following scholarships:The Freggarrio Family Scholarship, the Schroeder Family Foundation Scholarship, the Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship, the Makana Pule Scholarship, and the African American Scholarship.

2023 Scholarship Winners

As an organization focused on bridging inequities within the public education system, we are so proud to announce that nearly all of our scholarship awardees come from marginalized communities, and the majority are first-generation students. We hope that these funds help them thrive in college, and in their futures!

African American Scholarship

  • Jaden Banks, Pinole Valley High School
  • Sheila McKinney, Pinole Valley High School
  • Christian White, El Cerrito High School
  • Ivy Collins, El Cerrito High School
  • Dallas Kennedy Davis, El Cerrito High School

Freggarrio Family Scholarship

  • Fatima Ramos Beltran, Richmond High School
  • David Alejandro Peralta, Richmond High School

Makana Pule Scholarship

  • Miracle Roy, Sylvester Greenwood Academy

Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship

  • Kaylee Barron, Richmond High School
  • Jordan Daniel, Hercules High School
  • Aleks Retiro, De Anza High School

Schroeder Family Foundation Scholarship

  • Sara Alvarez, El Cerrito High School
  • Sara Seflek, El Cerrito High School

MEET THE SCHOLARS!

Sylvester Greenwood Academy / Makana Pule Scholarship
Miracle Roy
My name is Miracle Roy. Thank you for the opportunity of this scholarship. I am an early graduate of Sylvester Greenwood Academy and plan to attend City College of San Francisco then transfer to Stanford. This opportunity will push me farther in education to become a juvenile probation officer. Thank you for putting me a step closer to my dreams.
Richmond High School / Freggarrio Family Scholarship
David Alejandro Peralta
I would be attending San Francisco State University for the fall and majoring in Civil Engineering. Coming from a low-income community, money has always been a concern for my future. This scholarship would give me a chance and support my dream of attending college and it would draw me a step closer to my future.
Richmond High School / Freggarrio Family Scholarship
Fatima Ramos Beltran
This fall I will be attending UC Santa Cruz and will be majoring in Linguistics, where I hope to make a better life for myself and my family. This scholarship means the world to me because it has made me believe that dreams can come true!
El Cerrito High School / Schroeder Family Scholarship
Sara Seflek
I will be attending UCLA starting this fall and will be majoring in Electrical Engineering. I hope to apply my skills as an engineer as part of the Bruin Formula Racing team. As a first-generation college student, I am incredibly honored and grateful to be a recipient of the Schroeder Family Foundation scholarship!
El Cerrito High School / Schroeder Family Scholarship
Sara Alvarez
I plan on attending the University of Southern California this fall, majoring in Public Relations. My goals are to advocate for my community on campus and receive my bachelors and masters degrees in the next 4-5 years. Thanks to the Schroeder Family Foundation, my family and I can feel more confident about my higher education journey. We are so grateful and thank you for supporting me and my goals!
De Anza High School / Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship
Aleks Retiro
A Filipino representative of the De Anza Choir, and an aspiring music and visual artist. I will soon be entering college in Sacramento State University with the expressed interest in Psychology. The Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship allows me to continue pursuing Psychology as my main focus while still being able to create music about my story.
Hercules High School / Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship
Jordan Daniel
I am a Performing Arts Intern at RYSE, a singer, dancer, activist, and most recently a blossoming poet. My work highlights the harsh realities of the educational system, sexual harassment, as well as issues of depression. I've led a variety of workshops for the Arts Now Institute and continue to explore themes of how teachers can work with students to develop healthier environments.
Richmond High School / Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship
Kaylee Barron
I’m a senior at Richmond High who will attend UC Berkeley this fall and am incredibly honored for the opportunity to receive this scholarship. Not only will it go towards helping afford my college education and dreams to become a lawyer, but it’ll also help me continue pursuing my passion in music no matter what happens in the future.
El Cerrito High School / African American Scholarship
Dallas Kennedy Davis
I will be attending Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland in the fall. I plan to major in Business with a minor in Sociology. My future career goal is to work in the sports management field. I want to oversee a professional or college sports team/organization. The Ed Fund Scholarship will help me with financial responsibilities as a student and my overall academic and social collegiate career as well.
El Cerrito High School / African American Scholarship
Ivy Collins
My future plans for this upcoming fall are to attend Napa Valley College and have school life work life balance. This scholarship means so much to me because it helps me start my college journey and lift a financial burden off of my parents. It's huge to even make a scholarship for African American kids so I was stocked to fill out this scholarship application.
El Cerrito High School / African American Scholarship
Christian White
During my time at El Cerrito High, I was an active member of the BSU, EAOP, and a Hidden Genius with the Hidden Genius Project. I recently helped our team win the North Coast Section Championship. I plan to attend California State University-Fresno and study Business with a STEM related minor.
Pinole Valley High School / African American Scholarship
Sheila McKinney
My top college choice is Florida Mechanical and Agricultural University. There I will major in either political science or criminal justice with a minor in African American Studies. With my college degree, I'll continue to acquire my JD so I can practice law. I’m currently in the AASU, VP of the Anti-racism Club, a JBG (Justice for Black Girls) ambassador, and the founder of the Black Girl Joy club. One of my hobbies is writing poetry and I was named the first ever youth poet laureate of Richmond.
Pinole Valley High School / African American Scholarship
Jaden Banks
My plans are to attend Virginia State University Honors Program in the Fall in Electrical Engineering. I am honored to be a recipient of the 2023 African American Scholarship. This scholarship will help my mother with out-of-state tuition and pursue my dream of becoming an engineer and giving back to my community who helped shape me.

2022 Scholarship Winners