Join Us for Our 20th Anniversary Gala!

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of The Peninsula College Fund. Join us for a special evening recognizing two decades of empowering first-generation college students to not only attend college, but graduate and launch meaningful careers.

Celebrate 20 years of opportunity, achievement, and community with us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5:30–10:30 PM at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton.

We hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable milestone — purchase your tickets today! 🎉

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.

What We Do

The Peninsula College Fund puts the missing pieces together to help low-income, first-generation college students reach the college graduation finish line and position them for career success post-college.

Call Out Stats

As a result of the comprehensive, high-touch services we provide, PCF scholars who began college in 2019 graduated within 6 years at a rate of 84%. This is 4x the national 6-year graduation rate of 21% for first-generation college students.
  • 726

    Scholarships Awarded

  • 91%

    Cumulative Persistence Rate

  • 84%

    6-year graduation rate, compared to 21% nationwide

  • 58%

    rising seniors secure career-focused internships

  • 71%

    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.

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.

Success in College and Beyond