Curry Awards for Girls and Young Women

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Feb 28, 2026

To support young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Qualifications: Applicants must be young woman aged 18 to 26; maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; demonstrated financial hardship; current resident of San Mateo County; current graduating high school senior, graduate or G.E.D. certificate holder: planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student. Selection criteria: Selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study; preference given to residents of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo; preference given to students who attend(ed) East Palo Alto Academy, East Side College Prep, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia, Carlmont and San Mateo high schools. How to apply: Applications must be submit online; personal statement, financial need documents (FAFSA, Student Aid Report or other), two letters of recommendation, official transcripts and (for certain scholarships) other documents. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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