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 2024/25 scholarship application period is open.

All San Joaquin Community Foundation managed scholarships can be applied for with the Universal Scholarship Application linked above.

Review additional scholarships from the San Joaquin area by visiting our site:

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Scholarship Funds

For scholarships managed by San Joaquin Community Foundation, click icon above the scholarship name to view the eligibility flyer in both English and Spanish. Independently managed scholarships are either invitation only or have a link to the organization managing their specific application process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Vet Tech or Vet Assistant)

The Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship was established to support students from San Joaquin County pursuing a career in veterinary medicine as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant.

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

The Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship was established to support students from San Joaquin County pursuing a career in veterinary medicine at the doctorate level.

Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund

The Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund was established to support students who will be playing on college sports teams.

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.

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.

VG Capital Scholarship

This fund was established to support high school seniors pursuing higher education to establish a career in the medical or business fields.

Dr. Lara Gwen Grimes Memorial STEM Scholarship

This scholarship is established to continue Dr. Grimes's legacy by supporting Manteca Unified High School Seniors pursuing careers in STEM and medical fields.

Ernest and Victoria Gribaudo Family Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Fund Managed Independently by Lodi Grape Growers Association.

Steve Borra Memorial Scholarship​

Scholarship Fund Managed Independently by Lodi Grape Growers Association.

Mar Val Family of Stores Scholarship

Scholarship Fund Managed Independently.​

Associazione Liguri nel Mondo Academic Scholarship

Scholarship Fund Managed Independently.

The David Cheng Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship

Scholarship Fund Managed Independently through Lincoln High.

Arturo Vera Art Scholarship

2023/24 Recipient

  • Olivia Zendejas Medina, $500

Avi Raina Scholarship

To learn more about Avi Raina, please visit: www.avinashrainafoundation.wordpress.com

2023/24 Recipients

  • Ryan Kailee Aquino, $1,000
  • Muska Ahmadi, $1,000
  • Alyan Anwar, $1,000
  • Erfan Ballew, $1,000
  • Arshee Gill, $1,000
  • Juliet Johnson, $1,000
  • Gurneet Kaur, $1,000
  • Elinor Lee, $1,000
  • Emily Torres Luna, $1,000
  • Makenzie Mendes, $1,000
  • Reyna Mendez, $1,000
  • Tania Nayyar, $1,000
  • Natalia Ordaz, $1,000
  • Nicole Reese Peterson, $1,000
  • Elijah Plath, $1,000
  • Lauren Tadman, $1,000
  • Ashley Varghese, $1,000
  • Genoveva Villagomez, $1,000
  • Mike Vu, $1,000
  • Cami Hutson, $500
  • Caleb Maloy, $500
  • Esmeralda Mosqueda
  • Jaqueline Badillo Ramirez, $500

Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship

2023/24 Recipient

  • No Awards at this time

John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship

2023/24 Recipients

  • Emma Bracco, $2,500
  • Tatum Gogna, $2,500
  • Emily Gutierrez, $2,500
  • Hailey Knief, $2,500
  • Catherine Peterson, $2,500
  • Karina Salcedo, $2,500
  • Victoria Torres, $2,500
  • Lauren Lee Asia, $1,500
  • Jansen Gillig, $1,500
  • Cameron Fields, $1,500

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship

2023/24 Recipients

  • Hailey Knief, $2,500
  • Tatum Gogna, $2,500
  • Catherin Peterson, $2,500
  • Emma Bracco, $2,500

San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship

2023/24 Recipients

  • Erfan Ballew, $2,000
  • Julio Gonzalez Martinez, $2,000
  • Kyle Renehan, $2,000

Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund

2023/24 Recipients

  • Victoria Torres, $2,500
  • Riley Maness, $1,500
  • Alyssa Polk, $1,500
  • Cameron Fields, $1,500
  • Jansen Gillig, $1,500
  • Lauren Lee Asia, $1,500

Taylor Farms Pacific Educational Scholarship

2023/24 Recipients

  • Pedro Ibarra Mejia, $5,000
  • Nataly Martinez Herrera, $5,000
  • Samantha Nunez, $5,000
  • Krishalyn Cabico, $2,500
  • Jessy Reign Lugatiman, $2,500

Associazione Liguri nel Mondo Academic Scholarship

2023/24 Recipients

  • Alex Katzakian, $2,500
  • Madison Sanquinetti, $2,500
  • Carson Sims, $2,500
  • Giovanni Alberti, $1,500
  • Madelyn Mancuso, $1,500
  • Dionigia Zizzo, $1,500
  • Raymond John Avansino III, $1,000
  • Stephanie Schenone, $1,000
  • Mia Santiago, $750
  • Madison Caminata, $500
  • Gianna Vaccarezza, $500

Steve Borra Memorial Scholarship

2023/24 Recipient

  • Nina Brandstad, $1,500
  • Athena Martinez, $1,000

The David Cheng Memorial Lacrosse Scholarship

2023/24 Recipient

  • Caleb Maloy, $1,000

Stroh Family Scholarship

2023/24 Recipients

  • Isabella Coughlin, $1,500
  • Alex Mendoza, $1,500
  • Grady Ransome, $1,500

Ernest and Victoria Gribaudo Family Scholarship Fund

2023/24 Recipients

  • Nina Brandstad, $1,500
  • Maribel Escobar, $1,500
  • Joslyn Horton, $1,500
  • Athena Martinez, $1,500
  • Emmy Spaletta, $1,500
  • Michael Watson, $1,500
  • Ravnoor Dhaliwal, $1,000
  • Tatum Gogna, $1,000
  • Seth Hilstrom, $1,000
  • Faith Hunt, $500
  • Bret Luiz, $500