Foster or Former Foster Youth
Living in Santa Clara or San Mateo County
Be currently enrolled or are in the process of enrolling in Pivotal services.
Do you have a 2.0 cumulative high school GPA or a 2.0 cumulative college GPA?
Have you earned a High School Diploma or GED, or will you have earned one before the start of Fall 2024?
Have you applied for financial aid by completing the FAFSA or Dream Act by the priority deadline of 04/02/2024 and are eligible to receive all federal and state financial aid?
Have you been accepted to or will be attending a community college, university, or accredited vocational school for the upcoming academic year?
SANTA CLARA COUNTY IS FUNDING UP TO 50 PIVOTAL SCHOLARSHIP

Our scholarships will help cover educational expenses you have while you are enrolled in school.

If you're a student who is or was in foster care who's already enrolled in or planning to enroll in community college, university, or a vocational training program...
you're eligible to receive up to a $2,000 scholarship each year you're in school, for a maximum of 5 years. We'll also pair you with an amazing Pivotal coach who will stick with you throughout your higher education journey and help you pursue a career when you've finished schooling.