PCF scholars are awarded a $3,000/year scholarship, which can be renewed for three additional years (for a total of $12,000) upon meeting program criteria. The Peninsula College Fund Program is uniquely offered to college-bound high school seniors who attend a high school in San Mateo and Santa Clara County.

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The Peninsula College Fund

Our Mission:
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.

530+

Scholarships Awarded
82%

Persistence Rate
90%

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

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.