Our Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in an SRCF or YCF Scholarship. Below is a list of Scholarship Opportunities available for the 2025 Scholarship season. To successfully complete the application process, please review all the information below.

In order to apply for any of these scholarships, you will need to sign up for an account by providing an email address and password. Once you create an account in our online scholarships system, you will be asked to complete a general application. Based upon your application answers, the system will recommend scholarship opportunities that you may be eligible to apply for.

1. TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT: Your most recent transcript must be uploaded, and your unweighted GPA must be visible on the uploaded document.
A. Request your most recent transcript from your academic advisor/school counselor.
B. Please upload a copy of the transcript or student profile as a PDF file. No other formats accepted.
Screenshots or any other portals are not accepted. If you are a current college student, please also submit your high school transcripts for a more complete academic history.

2. REFERENCE REQUIREMENT: depending on the scholarship, either One or Two references are required (each opportunity may have specific reference requirements). Reach out to individuals who are willing to provide a recommendation letter on your behalf. (Exp. teacher, school counselor, employer, coach, member of the community). References from peers are not recommended. Enter the reference’s email address and they will receive a link to the questionnaire to complete. For teacher and counselor references: Please ask these references for a personal e-mail address, as their school e-mail addresses sometimes block reference e-mails. Please give your recommenders as much advance notice as possible when requesting a reference – it is never too early to ask for a reference!

3. DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED DOCUMENTATION: Majority of our scholarships require applicants to demonstrate financial need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or CA Dream Act application is required to be considered for financial need scholarships. After applying for the FAFSA or CA Dream Act report, you will receive a FAFSA Submission Summary Report (SSR). Please attach a complete copy of your FAFSA (SSR) or CA Dream Act report where applicable in the general application.

4. REVIEW SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES: Please review the 2024/25 scholarship grid which can be found here https://www.sacregcf.org/students/. Please apply only for the opportunities you qualify for. Even if you are a prior recipient, it is still important to review eligibility guidelines as criteria may have changed.

5. APPLICATION ESSAYS: The majority of our scholarship opportunities require an essay. Please reference each opportunity for the essay topic. All work submitted in your application must be your own. Contributions from anyone or anything else- including AI sources will not be considered.

6. TWO PART APPLICATION PROCESS: our Foundation offers “Apply To” scholarships: which require you to submit the general application before you can apply to the scholarship opportunity. “Apply To” scholarships require applicants to click on the “Apply To” opportunities tab and complete the additional requirements such as an essay or reference letters. Once you submit your general application, you will be able to access the “Apply To” tab to see the “Apply To” scholarship opportunities.

7. NEED HELP? If you need assistance, we are here to help you. You can contact us via email at scholarships@srcf.org, or call (916)921-7723 X 2011 with your questions.

Important Dates:
December 2, 2024: Applications open online
March 14, 2025: FINAL DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION (for most scholarships)
March 28, 2025: FINAL DEADLINE for references to be submitted
April – May 2025: Scholarships awarded, offer information and claim instructions emailed to applicants.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$500 AIA Central Valley/John Ellis Architectural Scholarship
The AIA Central Valley/John Ellis Architectural Scholarship was...
$1,000 to $3,500 Benny Goodman Foundation
Benny Goodman was a clarinetist, composer, and bandleader driven by his...
up to $10,000 Bryan Potts Scholarship
Bryan Potts, a member of the Rio Americano High School class of 1986,...
$1,000 - $10,000 California Capital Airshow STEM Scholarship
The California Capital Airshow Scholarship was established to invest in...
$1,000 to $5,000 Carroylin and Robert Threlkel Scholarship Fund
The Carroylin and Robert Threlkel Scholarship was established to provide...
$2,000.00 David Breaux Memorial Scholarship
David Breaux was a beloved member of the Davis, California community,...
$1,000 Dillard-Jackson Family Scholarship
The Dillard-Jackson Family Scholarship Fund was established to provide...
$1,000 to $3,000 Dreier Family Scholarship
The Dreier Family Scholarship was created to assist students with...
$5,000.00 Erin Aaberg Givans Memorial Scholarship
The Children’s Specialty Care Coalition together with the Givans family...
$1,000 to $6,000 Eugene and Thora Chin Scholarship Fund
The Eugene and Thora Chin Scholarship Fund was established by the...
$1,000 to $3,000 James McClatchy 25-Year Club Scholarship Fund
The James McClatchy 25-Year Club Scholarship Fund was established to...
$1,500 Julia R. Millon Memorial Scholarship
This annual scholarship was created to honor the spirit of Julia Millon,...
$2,000 - $5,000 Mark Murray and Susan Cady Scholarship Fund
The Mark Murray and Susan Cady Scholarship Fund was established to...
$2,500 - $10,000 Mary Ellen Dolcini Scholarship Foundation
The Mary Ellen Dolcini Scholarship was established to fulfill the wishes...
$2,000 - $4,000 Nancy B. Reardan Scholarship Fund
The Nancy B. Reardan Scholarship was established to provide financial...
$0.00 NorYo Opportunity Scholarship
The scholarship was established to help students in northern Yolo County...
$1,500 to $4,500 Paulsen Family Scholarship Fund
The Paulsen Family Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial...
$5,000 Ramona Burnham Scholarship Foundation
The Ramona Burnham Scholarship Foundation was established to provide a...
$10,000.00 Richard & Lucille Harrison Scholarship
The Richard & Lucille Harrison Scholarship recognizes the values of this...
$3,000 to $5,000 Roy and Cynthia Kroener Family Scholarship
Roy & Cynthia Kroener are long term residents of Davis, CA. They have...
$1,500.00 Sacramento Region REACH (Rincon Environment and Climate Heroes) Scholarship
The scholarship was established to promote and encourage racial...
$1,000 Sarah A. Bonnifield Vietnam Veterans Scholarship Fund
Sarah Bonnifield chose that the majority of her estate be left for the...
$1,000 - $2,500 Saylor Family Scholarship
The Saylor Family scholarship was established to support post-secondary...
$750 to $1,500 Stolba/Sukkary Family Scholarship
The Stolba/Sukkary Family Scholarship was established to provide...
$1,500 to $2,000 The AVID-COLLEGE HORIZONS Scholarship
A Program of the Sacramento Cal-SOAP Consortium & Capital Metropolitan...
$1,000 to $3,000 The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship
The Diane Dawson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 in memory...
$1,000 to $5,000 The Graydon and Myrth Fox Scholarship
The Graydon and Myrth Fox Scholarship was established to assist...
$1,000 to $2,000 The Kristi Karacozoff Memorial Scholarship
During her 16 years of life, Kristi Karacozoff dedicated herself to her...
up to $2,000 The Mark McCollum "Ride On" Scholarship
The Mark McCollum “Ride On” Scholarship was established in memory of...
$500 to $1,000 The Max and Nadine Dimick Scholarship
The Max and Nadine Dimick Scholarship was established to provide...
$1,000 The Nadine Dimick Nursing Scholarship
The Nadine Dimick Nursing Scholarship was established to provide...
$500 - $5,000 The Pacific Coast Building Products Scholarship
The Pacific Coast Building Products Charitable Foundation was...
$3,000 - $10,000 The Philip M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship
The Philip M. Dowd Scholarship was established to provide financial...
$1,000 Yolo Youth Service Awards
The Yolo Youth Service Awards (YoYoSA) program is designed to promote...