K.C. Kinch Scholarship Grant

K.C. Kinch Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 03, 2026

Summary

The K.C. Kinch Scholarship, established in 2017 in memory of Kathleen Carol Kinch, provides financial assistance to students from East Palo Alto, CA. This scholarship supports high school seniors and graduates with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.75 who demonstrate financial need and community involvement. The selection committee values academic promise and aims to empower local students to pursue higher education at colleges, universities, or technical schools.

Overview

Background This program was established in 2017 in memory of Kathleen Carol Kinch, through Ms. Kinch’s will. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to cover college educational expenses of students from East Palo Alto, CA. The selection committee looks for academic promise and documented financial need.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Current graduating senior residing in East Palo Alto or high school graduate who resided in East Palo Alto during high schoolPlanning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university, or technical school, as a full-time studentCumulative grade point average of 3.0 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scaleDemonstrated financial hardshipDemonstrated community involvement over a period of several years