Peninsula College Fund

First-generation college students face many barriers in their path to a college education. The Peninsula College Fund seeks to address these challenges comprehensively. In addition to offering financial assistance, pairing students with successful members of the community in a mentoring program and providing opportunities for meaningful internships ensures that students will thrive beyond college. Through its efforts, the Peninsula College Fund is taking a major step in transforming our community.

-Anna Takahashi at East Side College Prep

2006 BBQ

Marisol speaking with Francesca Eastman, Advisory Committee Member, and Edward Goodstein about her upcoming academic year.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2009 Awards Ceremony - Saturday, June 27th at Menlo School
Come join us in welcoming our scholarship recipients from the graduating class of 2009. We will have all PCF students and their families attending this event, so it’s a great way to get acquainted with PCF! If you’d like to join us, please RSVP at rsvppcf@yahoo.com (Time TBD – Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA)

2009 College Prep Day – Saturday, August 8th at Notre Dame de Namur University
This will be the third year we are able to help prepare our students for their college experience. Different seminars and workshops will be held including preparing new freshman for their first year, discussing majors, financial aid and assisting juniors and seniors in applying for jobs, among other topics. Notre Dame de Namur will be hosting a lunch for all participants and will conduct a tour of the campus that afternoon for any siblings of PCF students.