Applications are closed for 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)