Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Transferring students: Those transitioning from a community college to a four-year college or university
- Career technical education (CTE) seekers: Individuals pursuing degrees or certificates in career technical education at accredited institutions
Geography
- Primary Requirement: San Luis Obispo residents who demonstrate financial need
Other requirements
- Preferred Groups
Overview
Geographic Scope: San Luis Obispo County, California
Focus Areas: Post-secondary education access
Mission: Make post-secondary education accessible to a broader range of San Luis Obispo County residents, irrespective of their financial circumstances.
Eligibility
- Primary Requirement: San Luis Obispo residents who demonstrate financial need
- Preferred Groups:
- Transferring students: Those transitioning from a community college to a four-year college or university
- Career technical education (CTE) seekers: Individuals pursuing degrees or certificates in career technical education at accredited institutions
About the Fund
Established in honor of Dr. Julian Crocker, former San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools and leader/advocate for education access and public education.
Contact Information
- Website: cfsloco.org
- Address: 550 Dana Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone: (805) 543-2323
- Email: info@cfsloco.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
No specific application process details were provided in the available information. Community members are welcome to contribute to this scholarship fund to increase available awards.
To Support the Fund
Individuals can donate to the Julian Crocker Community Scholarship Fund through The Community Foundation's giving portal at cfsloco.org/give-now/
What The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 94
- Total given
- $5.79M
- Median grant
- $34K
- Range
- $5,285–$274K
- By dollars: California 96%, Rhode Island 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: San Luis Obispo, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Atascadero, CA.
- 61% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
SLO Classical Academy · San Luis Obispo, CA
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$274K
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art · San Luis Obispo, CA
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$254K
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast · Santa Barbara, CA
Unrestricted
$235K
Transitions-Mental Health Association · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$214K
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc · San Luis Obispo, CA
Unrestricted
$202K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- College prep
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