Bill Russell Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Current student at McClymonds High School
- The scholarship supports students who demonstrate determination to succeed against all odds.
- Graduated from McClymonds High School before attending University of San Francisco on a basketball scholarship.
Other requirements
- Must have overcome adversity in their educational journey
- Must strive to achieve greatness in educational pursuits
- Must be recommended by school adviser or counselor
- Focus: Honoring Bill Russell's legacy of persistence and excellence despite facing racial harassment and adversity.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Oakland, California (McClymonds High School)
Award Type: Four-year scholarship
Eligibility:
- Current student at McClymonds High School
- Must have overcome adversity in their educational journey
- Must strive to achieve greatness in educational pursuits
- Must be recommended by school adviser or counselor
Focus: Honoring Bill Russell's legacy of persistence and excellence despite facing racial harassment and adversity. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate determination to succeed against all odds.
About Bill Russell: Born in Monroe, Louisiana and raised in Oakland, California. Graduated from McClymonds High School before attending University of San Francisco on a basketball scholarship. Greatest defensive center in NBA history, won 11 championships with Boston Celtics, Hall of Fame inductee, and civil rights activist.
Address: 2969 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
What Summit Bank Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $19K
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Range
- $6,500–$13K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Pittsburg, CA; Oakland, CA.
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Fields of Work
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- K-12 schools
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