Curry Award for Girls and Young Women Grant

The Curry Award for Girls and Young Women, established by Eleanor Williams Curry, offers scholarships to young women aged 18-26 in San Mateo County. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and have a GPA of 3.3 or lower. This fund encourages those who have faced significant challenges, including ethnic or racial discrimination and physical disabilities, to pursue their education in a supportive environment. Preference is given to students from specific high schools and those planning to enroll as full-time college students.

Background
This fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. Scholarships are awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. Young women who have dropped out of school for reasons beyond their control, or have undergone unusual hardships to remain in school are encouraged to apply. The selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study.

Eligibility

Young woman aged 18 to 26Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scaleDemonstrated financial hardshipCurrent resident of San Mateo County, preference given to residents of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, Redwood City and San MateoCurrent graduating high school senior, graduate or G.E.D. certificate holder: preference given to students who attend(ed) East Palo Alto Academy, East Side College Prep, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia, Carlmont and San Mateo high schoolsPlanning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university as a full-time student