Silicon Valley Community Foundation supports students in California through scholarship programs that combine academic expectations with targeted community and equity priorities. The organization’s scholarship activity reaches multiple student populations across the Bay Area and the state, including community college transfer students, single parents, and Asian/Pacific Islander LGBT students pursuing postsecondary education. Its programs tie financial support to both educational advancement and demonstrated need, while also recognizing service, identity, and community involvement.
A clear example is the Roshan Rahbari Scholarship, which opens on 3/1/2026 and closes on 6/2/2026. That program offers need-based and merit-based awards of up to $5,000 for California residents attending community college who are transferring to a 4-year college or university to seek a bachelor’s degree. Eligibility includes a minimum 3.00 GPA, financial need, and participation in community service or extracurricular activities, with encouragement for students who demonstrate integrity, compassion, and generosity.