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Updated: January 9, 2025 @ 12:32 pm
Each year, Stanislaus Community Foundation and its partners award over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 150 local students through their Scholarship Program.
The program offers financial assistance to Stanislaus County residents pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, or vocational college through multiple scholarship funds. These scholarships have been established by generous donors, including individuals, families, organizations, and businesses from the community.
The 2025 scholarship period is open now through March 14, 2025, with awards ranging from $500 to $3,500. Through SCF’s online application system, eligible applicants are matched with available scholarships, providing a centralized process for students seeking financial aid. Only one online application is required to apply for all scholarships. In general, students qualify if they:
Since 2002, Stanislaus Community Foundation has awarded more than $3 million to 1,700 local students. Scholarship recipients are selected based on multiple factors, including their Student Aid Index, family history and merit, with certain scholarships targeting students with specific interests and/or areas of study.
“Scholarships are more than financial support – they are an investment in the potential of individuals who will one day lead, innovate, and strengthen our community,” said Marian Kaanon, President and CEO of Stanislaus Community Foundation.
Interested students can apply online by visiting stanislauscf.org. Applicants may review eligibility criteria for each award before they apply. For more information, please email Jessica Tapia at jtapia@stanislauscf.org.
Individuals and companies interested in opening a scholarship fund to support local students can contact Melissa Van Diepen, Chief Philanthropy Officer at mvandiepen@stanislauscf.org.
About the Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus Community Foundation (SCF) is a place-based funder serving the residents of Stanislaus County. Since 2002, SCF has worked with hundreds of local, charitably focused families to invest more than $51 million in philanthropic resources in our region. The vision of Stanislaus Community Foundation is to create a community of choice where people can live, work, and thrive. To support this vision, SCF builds impactful collaborations between donors, nonprofits, and government agencies. For more information, please visit stanislauscf.org.
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