Associated Students Guardian Scholars Scholarship

Opportunity Information
This scholarship was established by SJCC Associated Students for foster youth currently enrolled at San Jose City College.

Qualifications
  • Applicant must be a current or former foster youth.
  • Applicant must have completed at least 6 units at San Jose City College.
  • Applicant’s cumulative GPA must be a 2.5 minimum.
  • Applicant must currently be enrolled at least as a half-time student (i.e. enrolled in at least 6 units).

Award
$500.00
Campus
San Jose City College
Deadline
04/07/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a current or former foster youth?
  2. Are you a currently participating in the Guardian Scholars Program?
  3. By checking this box, you acknowledge that applicants awarded a scholarship will be required to attend an in-person award ceremony hosted on campus at San Jose City College. Attendance at the award ceremony will be mandatory for all scholarship recipients, unless the student has a class scheduled during the time of the ceremony or if the student has an extenuating circumstance. You also acknowledge that you will be required to submit a "Thank-You Letter" to the donor(s) providing the scholarship opportunity.