The Peninsula College Fund

Our mission is to empower low-income, first-generation college students to graduate and obtain a job that aligns with their career goals.

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Call Out Stats

As a result of scholars’ persistence and determination, the PCF persistence rate and 6-year graduation rate has remained strong through the pandemic. Unfortunately, the pandemic has decreased the rate at which scholars have been able to secure internships and post-grad jobs.

400+

Scholarships Awarded
88%

Persistence Rate
87%

6-year graduation rate, compared to 21% nationwide
55%

rising seniors secure career-focused internships
64%

graduates secured post-college job/enrolled in grad school (*pre-pandemic)

Meet Our Alums

PCF provides scholars with the tools to not only successfully navigate college, but to also launch careers that will ultimately lead to financial security.

“The PCF scholarship provided me the opportunity to access career-related resources that were invaluable in helping me reach my personal and professional goals.”

Yarely Guzman Lopez, B.S. Kinesiology, Minor Health Education San Francisco State University, 2017

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“PCF was a huge part of my professional development as they were able to fill so many of the knowledge gaps I had.”

Jose Enrique Corado B.S. Mathematics UC Riverside, 2020

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How You Can Help

Community volunteers play a key role in our scholars’ success. We offer one-time, short-term, and long-term volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Please Join us for our Annual Fall Fundraiser Luncheon

Thursday, October 20, 2022