Carole Young Memorial Transfer Scholarship

In memory of Carole Young, beloved friend, colleague and
counselor at San José City College, the Young family and the
SJECCD Foundation have established a memorial scholarship in
honor of her 40+ years of dedicated service.

Two $500 Scholarships are available if you meet the following criteria:
Major: Any
G.P.A.: 2.5
Completed SJCC Units (minimum): 50 units
Current units enrolled at SJCC: 12 or more

Additional requirements:
Accepted into an HBCU as a full-time student.
Be part of the Umoja Program
Award: $500
Campus: SJCC
Essay topic: Introduce yourself. Explain your thoughts on the importance of education. How do you plan to use your education to improve your community?
Word count (double spaced):
Minimum: 250
Maximum: 500

Award
$1,500.00
Campus
San Jose City College
Deadline
03/29/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Introduce yourself. Explain your thoughts on the importance of education. How do you plan to use your education to improve your community?
    • Have you been accepted as a HBCU full time student?
    • Are you part of the UMOJA Program?
    • Please upload your official transcripts.
    • Please upload a photo of yourself.