The Bay Area Council Scholarship Program supports students of exceptional ability from underserved neighborhoods in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Financial assistance and professional development resources are provided to high achieving students attending top Bay Area colleges.

Bay Area Council Scholars possess an intimate awareness of challenges that people face in less privileged communities, and they are passionate about making a positive impact on their surroundings.  The goal of this program is to identify promising youth and support them through a critical period of learning and growth, developing their potential to become the conscientious leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

Awards
Each award ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, determined by each student’s financial situation and the need expressed in their financial aid packages for college.  These one-year undergraduate scholarships are awarded to high school seniors from underserved Bay Area neighborhoods entering top Bay Area universities.  More than $75,000 in financial assistance will be granted to a class of ten new Bay Area Council Scholars for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year.
Ongoing support will be offered in various forms to support Bay Area Council Scholars beyond their freshman year in college.  In addition to continued financial aid (dependent on member contributions), the Bay Area Council will offer professional development resources including interview training, resume building workshops, and career guidance as needed.

» View eligibility requirements, application and guidelines for letters of recommendation
» Also, view more information on the Scholarship Program, including access to photos/bios of the 2006 and 2007 BAC Scholars: http://www.bayareafamilyoffunds.org/programs/scholarship.shtml

Note: Deadline for scholarship applications is March 24, 2008!