Scholarships

Who Can Apply: Kathy Small was a lifelong educator in the San Jose area, where she was born and raised. After many years teaching preschool, she returned to her alma mater (San Jose State) in the late 1980s to earn her multi-subject teaching credential, one night class at a time, and ultimately finished in 1994. She spent another 25 years teaching kindergarten through … [Read more...] about Kathleen L. Small Teaching Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: May 2, 2027)

Who Can Apply: On February 24th, 2024, Richard and Rebecca Whiddon both lost their lives after being struck by an intoxicated driver. Richard and Rebecca were beloved friends and brilliant people. Rebecca was a project engineering manager working on projects with lithium-ion batteries for aerospace use and received her Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry at the young age of … [Read more...] about Powering The Future – Whiddon Memorial Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: February 2, 2027)

Who Can Apply: The Tammurra Hamilton Legacy Scholarship was established in loving memory of Tammurra Hamilton to honor her life and inspire hope through education. This scholarship supports students who have demonstrated resilience, perseverance, compassion, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. At Tam’s Beautiful Butterflies, we believe … [Read more...] about 2027 Tammurra Hamilton Legacy Scholarship (Deadline: June 2, 2027)

Who Can Apply: This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Talia Nesbitt Bryant by empowering students who demonstrate her values and skills. Students who are Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) pursuing a two or four year undergraduate STEM degree at an HBCU may apply if they are 1. A high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least 40 hours of … [Read more...] about Talia Nesbitt Bryant Memorial STEM Scholarship (Deadline: March 15, 2027)

Who Can Apply: This donor strongly believes in paying it forward. Pursuing higher education can be financially challenging, particularly for students who lack the resources to cover educational, living, and personal expenses. For many years, this donor has aspired to establish a scholarship that would help ease these financial burdens and reduce the need for student loan … [Read more...] about Camille S. Amantine Scholarship (Deadline: January 29, 2027)