Become a PCF Mentor! 

Mentor recruitment happens on a rolling basis from December through May, however, mentors and scholars are matched in the spring. While a prospective mentor may interview in the winter and be considered “match-eligible” in PCF’s mentoring program, matching will not occur until mid May 2023.


Application Closes on May 7, 2023

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.

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 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.

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