Apply For a Scholarship or Classroom Enrichment Grant

Application Information

How do I apply for a scholarship?

There are many scholarships available within the Peralta Community College District. Please contact the Office of the Vice President of Students at each college for information about available scholarships and how to apply.  Most  scholarships require a separate application even if they use the Foundation’s Master Scholarship Application,  so be sure to use the appropriate form for the scholarship(s) you are seeking.

To apply for scholarships administered by the Peralta Colleges Foundation, download the Foundation Scholars criteria and complete the MASTER APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP form then print and mail or deliver to Peralta Colleges Foundation, 333 East 8th Street, Oakland, CA 94606.

You can call the offices at 510.466.7206 to request a copy through email or U.S. Mail.

What are the requirements?

Scholarship criteria vary, however, most scholarships are for individuals with financial need. Scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time students. International students are welcome to apply. Some scholarships are for specific areas of study or for individuals with specific backgrounds or needs. Please see scholarship listing for details posted at each Peralta College, Office of the Vice President of Students. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships for which they are applying assuming all pertinent and required materials are included and all eligibility requirements are met.

Please note:

An application for a Peralta Colleges Foundation scholarship does not take the place of a Peralta College Financial Aid application. For information about financial aid, speak with your Peralta Community College Financial Aid Office. All students are encouraged to complete a financial aid application in addition to this application.

Applying for a Classroom Enrichment Grant (Fall semesters only, Faculty and Staff Only)

The Peralta Colleges Foundation values the work of the dedicated faculty and staff who have helped literally hundreds of thousands men and women discover the joy of learning.  Our faculty and staff bring a student-centered focus to the educational, professional and vocational degree and certificate programs offered at each college.

A committee of retired Peralta faculty/staff, a Foundation board representative and a community member selected the following grant recipients based on written applications .

2012-13 Peralta Colleges Foundation Classroom Enrichment Grants

($1,000.00 Recipients)

Maricela Becerra – PSSD  (Berkeley City College)
Siri Brown – African American Studies  (Merritt)
Christa Casteneda – APASS  (College of Alameda)
Joanie Farley - Multimedia  (Berkeley City College)
Douglas Bruce & Briana McCarthy – Biology  (Laney College)

This grant is available during the Fall semesters only.  To learn more about the Classroom Enrichment Grants to support faculty work in the classroom, contact our offices at 510.466.7206 to request copies via email or U.S. Mail.  To apply for a Classroom Enrichment Grant, complete the Faculty Grant Application  form then print and mail.

Private Support is Essential to Public Education

Peralta Colleges Foundation thanks the many individuals, corporations and organizations who have allowed thousands of students to pursue their educational and career goals.  If you are interested in donating to a scholarship fund or starting one, please contact the Peralta Colleges Foundation Office at 510.466.7206 or email at info@peraltafoundation.org