The Abby Sobrato Scholarship Grant

The Abby Sobrato Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: January 03, 2026

Summary

The Abby Sobrato Scholarship, established in memory of John Matthew Sobrato's mother, aims to provide significant financial support to students from Latino College Prep Academy, Luis Valdez Leadership Academy, and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy in San José, California. This scholarship honors the values of equal opportunity and academic potential, encouraging students who are planning to enroll in college or vocational school and have demonstrated meaningful contributions to their communities.

Overview

Background The Abby Sobrato Scholarship was established by John Matthew Sobrato in memory of his mother. A teacher herself, she inspired him to go into teaching and always pushed for equal opportunity for everyone. This scholarship seeks to honor those values and provide expanded opportunities for students attending Latino College Prep Academy (LCPA), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA) and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA) in San José, California, through significant scholarship support that will facilitate college access and success. The selection committee looks for students who demonstrate academic potential, involvement in community or school activities and contributed to their campus in a meaningful way.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior of the Latino College Prep Academy (LCPA), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy (LVLA) and B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA) in San José, CaliforniaPlanning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or vocational school as a part-time or full-time student.Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5