Become a PCF Scholar

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2025 Peninsula College Fund Program Application

This application is for all students who plan to matriculate into a 4-year college or university or for a select few students who are beginning their college journey at a community college with the intention of transferring to a 4-year college or university to complete their Bachelor’s degree.

• Students matriculating into a 4-year college/university receive a $12,000 scholarship ($3,000 per year)
• Students matriculating into a 2-year community college who transfer to a 4-year college/university receive $10,000 scholarship ($2,000 for up to two years at a community college and $3,000 for up to 2 years at a 4-year college/university)
• Students collaborate with a mentor who will guide and advise them throughout college
• Students access PCF’s college and career success trainings, events, and advisory services
• Students access PCF’s internship support services

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Santa Clara University + The Peninsula College Fund

Transfer Scholars Program Application (for East San Jose HS Students Only)

*This application is for a select few students who are graduating from high school in East San José and plan to begin their college journey at Evergreen Valley College or San José City College with a *guaranteed pathway to transfer to Santa Clara University.

• Students receive special guidance and support from PCF, Evergreen Valley College/San José City College, and Santa Clara University
• Students receive a $10,000 scholarship ($2,000 for up to two years at a community college and $3,000 for up to 2 years at Santa Clara University or another 4-year college)
• Students collaborate with a mentor who will guide and advise them throughout college
• Students access PCF’s college and career success trainings, events, and advisory services
• Students access PCF’s internship support services

*Students applying for this program must qualify for FAFSA

*Students must meet class and GPA minimum requirements in order to qualify for guaranteed transfer. Please see Santa Clara University’s website for more information.