Eligibility

To qualify, students must attend one of the following high schools/program:

• Andrew P. Hill High School
• Aptos High School
• Harbor High School
• Milpitas High School
• Mt. Pleasant High School
• Oak Grove High School
• Silver Creek High School
• W.C. Overfelt High School
• CCOC
• ROP

In addition, students must plan to complete a career-focused associates or certificate program at Cabrillo College, Evergreen Valley College, or San Jose City College with the goal of obtaining employment in their chosen field upon graduation. (This scholarship is not for students planning to transfer to a bachelor's program/four-year institution.) In addition, students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students with a GPA of between 2.0 and 2.5 may be considered to be eligible for the program if their academic track record, activities and work experience provide sufficient evidence of potential to succeed in their chosen field. To stay eligible for the scholarship during their college study, students must stay in their career program, participate in Grove Scholars events and program offerings, take a full course load, and maintain at least a minimum 2.5 GPA.

See How to Apply for more information on applying for a scholarship and selection criteria.

 

Eligible Schools and Career Programs

See Career Choices for eligible colleges and career pathways.

Could You Become a Grove Scholar?

Do you attend one of our partner high schools?

Do you have a focused career goal that can be achieved through an eligible program at Cabrillo College, Evergreen Valley College, or San Jose City College?

Have you achieved a 2.5 GPA in high school?

Would you like to build your own Grove Foundation School-to-Career success story?

If your answer is “yes” to all of these questions, you may be an excellent candidate for a Grove Scholarship. Find out how to apply!