Helping Hand Fund
In an ideal world, everyone would have the opportunity to achieve success, whatever that may mean to them.
However, many individuals face significant barriers that prevent them from pursuing their goals, especially those coming from lower-income communities where poverty can hinder their opportunities. When people are worried about simply surviving, it’s difficult to focus on long-term ambitions like attending college.
This scholarship seeks to provide support to those who are determined to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they face.
Any BIPOC high school senior who is low-income and from the state of California and plans to pursue higher education after graduation may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, please submit an essay describing what success means to you and how this scholarship can help you reach your goals.
What does success mean to you and how will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
Winners and Finalists
April 2025
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Mar 29, 2026. Winners will be announced on Apr 30, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 30, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
