The application period is now open! Please submit your application by March 17, 2023. The Makana Pule Scholarship is accepting applications until March 31, 2023.
Eligibility
Contra Costa Chorale Vocal Music Studies Scholarship ($2,000 per student for 1 year)
- Must have participated in a high school choir program or other musical performances (instrumentalists may also apply if they accompany choirs)
- Minimum 3.2 GPA
- 1 Letter of Recommendation (2 preferable– if submitting two letters, at least one letter of recommendation must be from a music teacher/ choir instructor/ etc.)
- Demonstrate financial need
- Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act application by March 2, 2023
- Graduate from a public WCCUSD high school in 2023
- Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year institution immediately after graduating from high school
Awards Available: 2
Schroeder Family Foundation Scholarship ($3,000 per student for 1 year)
- Must be an El Cerrito High School senior identifying as a student of color
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act application by March 2, 2023
- Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year institution immediately after graduating from high school
Awards Available: El Cerrito High School (2)
African American Scholarship ($1,000 per student for 1 year)
- Must be a WCCUSD senior identifying as Black/African American
- Minimum 2.3 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act application by March 2, 2023
- Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year institution immediately after graduating from high school
Awards Available: 5
Freggarrio Family Scholarship ($500 per student for 1 year)
- Must be a Richmond High School senior
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act application by March 2, 2023
- Plan to attend a 4-year institution immediately after graduating from high school
Awards Available: Richmond High School (2)
Makana Pule Scholarship ($1,500 + per student for 1 year)
- Must be a Sylvester Greenwood Academy senior who has had experience with mental health/addiction issues (all applicants will remain anonymous)
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act application by March 2, 2023
- 1 letter of recommendation (optional)
- Plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year institution immediately after graduating from high school
- Awards Available: Sylvester Greenwood Academy (1)
