- Tatum Gogna, $2,000
- Bret Luiz, $2,000
- Scott Craig, $2,000
- Kevin Dondero, $2,000
- Jake Fritz, $2,000
- Julia Fry, $2,000
- Cameron Heinitz, $2,000
- Ian Lerner, $2,000
- Joseph Weston Petersen, $2,000
- Richard Powell, $2,000
- Jacob Schwabauer, $2,000
Do you know a graduating high school senior in need of financial aid? We offer community-funded scholarships to eligible students with post-secondary aspirations. Awards range from hundreds to thousands of dollars and target students based on career interests and educational goals. We encourage eligible San Joaquin County high school seniors to explore and apply for the available scholarships below.
The 2022/23 scholarship application period has closed. Check back in November 2023.
Scholarship Funds
Arturo Vera Art Scholarship
The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship was established by Arturo and Ana Vera to support young people who are pursuing their passions in the Art field.
- Scholarship Amount: $500 (one scholarship will be awarded this cycle)
- Open To: All high school seniors in the San Joaquin County pursuing post-secondary education in an Art-related field
- GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA minimum
View full application for additional details and requirements.
2021/22 Recipient
- Elena Pearl Qualls, $500
Avi Raina Scholarship
To continue his legacy and passion, the “Avi Raina Scholarship” was established at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin to benefit local High School Seniors. To learn more about Avi Raina, please visit: www.avinashrainafoundation.wordpress.com- Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000 (multiple scholarships are available)
- Open To: All high school seniors in San Joaquin County pursuing a post-secondary education at either a four-year college/university or at a community college
- GPA Requirement: N/A
2021/22 Recipients
- Arshdeep Gill, $2,000
- Asad Shahid, $1,500
- Jazmine Aliah Barajas, $1,500
- Raeva H. Pandey, $1,000
- Benjamin Gregory Nam Plath, $1,000
- Elena Pearl Qualls, $1,000
- Matthew Silva, $1,000
- Cathalina Apelin Cordero, $1,000
- Malaria Camper, $1,000
Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship
The Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship was established by Bill and Kimberley Pollard to support young people who are pursuing their passions in the Business field.
- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (one scholarship will be awarded this cycle)
- Open To: All seniors at Tracy High School pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business
- GPA Requirement: N/A
View full application for additional details and requirements
2021/22 Recipient
- Tom Jaekel, $1,000
John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship
The John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship was established by John and Francesca Vera to support students of Hispanic/Latino descent who have an interest in community leadership.
- Scholarship Amount: $2,500 (Hispanic/Latino Male Student- 1 offered); $2,500 (Hispanic/Latina Female Student – 1 offered)
- Open To: All graduating seniors at Franklin High School in Stockton, California, pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university
- Preference/Section Criteria: demonstration of leadership in their community
- GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA minimum
View full application for additional details and requirements
2021/22 Recipients
- Samantha Gabriela Ramirez, $2,500
- Carmen Isabella Ochoa, $2,500
Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship
The Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship was established to support students from San Joaquin County pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.- Scholarship Amount: $1,000 – $2,500 (Veterinary Technician or Assistant); $5,000 (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree)
- Open To: All high school seniors in San Joaquin County pursuing a career in the Veterinary Field. High School graduates of San Joaquin County who are currently attending college and who have been accepted into a Veterinarian Medicine School to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree may apply for the $5,000 DVM scholarship.
- GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA minimum
2021/22 Recipients
- Makenna Elyse Koslosky, $5,000
- Tatum Gogna, $2,500
- Catherin Peterson, $2,500
- Emma Bracco, $2,500
San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship
The San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship was established to support students who have an interest in becoming Human Resource professionals.
- Scholarship Amount: $2,000 (two scholarships will be awarded this cycle for a total of $4,000 in scholarships)
- Open To: All high school seniors in San Joaquin County pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration
- GPA Requirement: 3.8 GPA minimum
View full application for additional details and requirements
2021/22 Recipients
- Cathalina Apelin Cordero, $2,000
- Victor Son, $2,000
Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund
The Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund was originally established as the Jester’s Club Athletic Scholarship Fund in 2015 at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin. The fund was renamed the Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund in 2020.
- Scholarship Amount: $1,500 (two renewable scholarships will be awarded this cycle, which means you could receive up to $6,000 over four years.)
- Open To: All high school seniors at any school located in the City of Stockton who will be playing on a college sports team
- GPA Requirement: N/A
View full application for additional details and requirements
2021/22 Recipients
- Cameron Fields, $1,500
- Lauren lee Asia, $1,500
Taylor Farms Pacific Educational Scholarship
Taylor Farms Company takes pride in its employees and is excited to be able to provide these scholarships. The Taylor Farms Company scholarships are open to children and grandchildren of Taylor Farms Pacific or On-Time Staffing employees.
- Scholarship Amount: For the 2021/22 scholarship cycle, a total of up to $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $5,000. These are one-time scholarships.
- Open To: All graduating high school seniors planning to attend, and students currently attending, a Four-Year U.S. University, State College, Community College, Technical or Vocational School; and to be eligible, you must be a child or grandchild of a Regular Full-Time Taylor Farms Pacific or On-Time Staffing employee, employed for a minimum one (1) year at the company, and in good standing.
- GPA Requirement: 3.0 GPA minimum
View full application for additional details and requirements
2021/22 Recipients
- Hans Jonel Belgira, $5,000
- John Milton Ponce, $5,000
- Chloe Aranda, $5,000
- Jonathan Anguiano Soto, $2,500
- Jessy Velle Arenas, $2,500
- Andrea Gomez Quero, $2,500
Associazione Liguri nel Mondo Academic Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: For the 2021/22 scholarship cycle, a total of up to $11,500 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500.
- Stephanie Schenone, $2,500
- Conner Nims, $2,500
- Helene Katzakian, $2,500
- Caroline Lagorio, $2,000
- Madison Podesta, $1,000
- Mateo Santiago, $1,000
Steve Borra Memorial Scholarship
- Scholarship Amount: For the 2021/22 scholarship cycle, a total of up to $6,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships are for $2,000.
- Richard Powell, $2,000
- Julia Fry, $2,000
- Tatum Gogna, $2,000
Ernest and Victoria Gribaudo Family Scholarship Fund
- Scholarship Amount: For the 2021/22 scholarship cycle, a total of up to $22,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships in the amount of $2,000.
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There are far too many students in our county whose incredible potential is limited by the financial resources available to them. The work of the Community Foundation and the scholarship programs it supports are essential to helping our youth forge brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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Because of your donation, college is now a possibility. I will go into college more confident about my financial situation and I promise to make the most of my college years and do everything it takes to be successful and not let my scholarship money be used in vain. I can't express my gratitude enough.