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Ralph Hale and Martha L. Ruppert Educational Scholarship

Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/28/2026

The Ralph Hale and Martha L. Ruppert Educational Scholarship program recognizes late bloomers with academic promise who struggled in high school or early in their college career. Graduating seniors or graduates of a public or private school in San Mateo, San Francisco, or Santa Clara counties, California are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Maximum 3.30 GPA
  • Resident of San Francisco, San Mateo, or Santa Clara counties, California
  • Graduating senior or graduate of a public or private school in San Mateo, San Francisco, or Santa Clara counties, California
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Participation in community service
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CA
    • County: San Mateo, San Francisco, Santa Clara
    Citizenship Status
    California AB 540, Conditional Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Community Service

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