


WHS College & Career Center
2024-2025 School Year
Welcome to the College & Career Center!
LUNCH TABLING
SKYLINE + WHS
Skyline College will be on our campus to assist graduating seniors who are interested in attending in the Summer/Fall 2025.
FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Daly City Chamber of Commerce 2025 Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1, 2025, by 4 pm
The scholarship grant check will be made to the winner’s college/trade/academic school in the amount of $750.00 to $1,000.00+.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- Applicants must be residents of either Daly City, Broadmoor, or Colma.
- Applicants must be graduating from High School in 2025.
- Applicants must offer proof of submission/application to a college, or institution of higher learning, including trade schools (give first choice and copy of email or letter)
- Applicants must choose one of the essay topics and submit a response up to 200 words.
- Applicants must answer the other essay question & submit a response no more than 300 words.
For questions or concerns, contact our College & Career Aide, Ms. Grace Moevao, via email gmoevao@jeffersonunion.net or call 650-550-7479.
Applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered.
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1, 2025
The scholarship awards from a range of $500 - $5,000.
Available scholarships include Academic Awards for graduating high school seniors, Italian Language Study Grants in Italy for graduating high school seniors for the summer of 2025, and Career Education for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in a skilled field.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian descent.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited College, University, Community College, or Vocational College/Trade School for Fall Semester of 2025.
For additional information, contact Rosemarie Biagetti Vanderhaar via email rgeorev@aol.com or call/text 626-222-7768.
Applications received after the deadline will NOT be considered.
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Pre-Med Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 10, 2025
PAMF is committed to supporting future generations of doctors, aiming to build a diverse workforce including those from low-income backgrounds. We offer 5-10 scholarships to individuals graduating high school with an interest in pursuing a career in medicine.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY (not all listed):
- Applicant must self-identify as Black, Latinx/Latine, or Indigenous.
- Applicant must anticipate a career as a physician or advance practice clinician.
- Applicant must live and/or study in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
- Click here for all applicant requirements.
Incomplete applications will not be considered for the scholarship.
PG&E’s AAPI ERG Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 14, 2025
The AAPI ERG Scholarship Fund is a qualified 501(c)(3) run by volunteers at PG&E. 100% of the donations received are distributed as scholarships to help exceptional college-bound high school seniors realize their goals and ambitions in college. Our past applicants and awardees are more than just academically accomplished; they exemplify the values we maintain here at the company — they are engaged in their communities and work selflessly to promote diversity and inclusion.
All age, race, ethnicity, and genders are encouraged to apply. Below are the 2 major qualifications for the Asian ERG Scholarship:
- Graduating high school senior
- Minimum of 3.00 unweighted GPA
SFSU STEM Scholarship 2025
DEADLINE: March 30, 2025
San Francisco State University has 18 scholarships for entering Freshmen majoring in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry. The objective of these scholarships, sponsored by the Genentech Foundation, is designed to prepare students from underrepresented groups, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities for successful careers in the biomedical field.
Recipients of this 2-year scholarship will receive comprehensive academic support, stimulating research experience, full California resident tuition coverage at SFSU, and a monthly stipend. The total value of the scholarship, including the stipend, exceeds $25,000.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- Applicant must be a SF State student (or currently applying to become one)
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA, or AB540
- Applicant must commit to research for one year or more
- Applicant must also apply to the SF State Metro Academy. See more information and how to apply HERE.
Online applications are strongly encouraged. Please contact the SEO Office (seo@sfsu.edu) for an alternate, paper application packet.
2025 Carl N. and Margaret Karcher Founders' Scholarship
DEADLINE: March 31, 2025 @ 3:00 PM PST
Open to graduating high school seniors or those looking to enroll as a first-time freshman, this $10,000 scholarship is here to help you take college by storm. Each year, ten students who exemplify the bold nature of Carl’s Jr. and the giving spirit of our founders, Carl N. and Margaret Karcher, are chosen to receive this scholarship, and you could be next.
If you’re 26 or younger, living in one of the 16 states where Carl’s Jr. operates, and gearing up to be a full-time college freshman at an accredited university, you’re already halfway there.
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
The Sports Gear Swag scholarship offers a one-time prize of $1,000, which can cover various education-related costs such as tuition, books, computers, accommodation, and other necessary expenses. There are no GPA requirements.
The applicant must write a 500-word essay on one of the following subjects
- The Importance of Sportsmanship in Competitive Sports
The Benefits of Playing Sports Competitively
The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Youth Involvement in Sports
Essays must be submitted as an attached PDF file to scholarship@sportsgearswag.com.
WORK PERMITS
Complete a Work Permit form and submit to Ms. Grace (in the Library) or Mx. Ren (Room 32 by Attendance Office).
RESOURCES
Useful Scholarship Search Tools
fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
appily – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
Scholarships– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Scholarship information for Latino students.
Gates Millenium Scholars Program – Provides outstanding low income African American,
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
United Negro College Fund – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
bold – A website where you can input your information to get scholarships that directly apply to you, your interests and hobbies.
Madison Trust Company – Provides women in STEM with different scholarship opportunities.