Do you know a graduating high school senior in need of financial aid? We offer community-funded scholarships to eligible students with post-secondary aspirations. Awards range from hundreds to thousands of dollars and target students based on career interests and educational goals. We encourage eligible San Joaquin County high school seniors to explore and apply for the available scholarships below. 

The 2023/24 scholarship application period is now open.

Deadline:
March 31, 2024, 5:00 p.m. PST

All San Joaquin Community Foundation managed scholarships can be applied for with the Universal Scholarship Application linked above.

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Scholarship Funds

Arturo Vera Art Scholarship

The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship was established by Arturo and Ana Vera to support young people who are pursuing their passions in the Art field. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Avi Raina Scholarship

To continue his legacy and passion, the “Avi Raina Scholarship” was established at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin to benefit local High School Seniors. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship

The Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship was established by Bill and Kimberley Pollard to support young people who are pursuing their passions in the Business field. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship

The John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship was established by John and Francesca Vera to support students of Hispanic/Latino descent who have an interest in community leadership. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Vet Tech or Vet Assistant)

The Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship was established to support students from San Joaquin County pursuing a career in veterinary medicine as a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

The Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship was established to support students from San Joaquin County pursuing a career in veterinary medicine at the doctorate level. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund

The Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund was established to support students who will be playing on college sports teams. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Taylor Farms Pacific Educational Scholarship

Taylor Farms Company takes pride in its employees and is excited to be able to provide these scholarships. The Taylor Farms Company scholarships are open to children and grandchildren of Taylor Farms Pacific or On-Time Staffing employees. Please review scholarship eligibility by clicking the icon above.Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship

The San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship was established to support students who have an interest in becoming Human Resource professionals. Please review scholarship eligibility flyer in English and Spanish by clicking the icon above.

Associazione Liguri nel Mondo Academic Scholarship

Scholarship Fund Managed Independently.

Ernest and Victoria Gribaudo Family Scholarship Fund

Independently Managed by Lodi Grape Growers Association.

Steve Borra Memorial Scholarship​

Independently Managed by Lodi Grape Growers Association.​

Arturo Vera Art Scholarship

The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship was established by Arturo and Ana Vera to support young people who are pursuing their passions in the Art field.

2022/23 Recipient

  • Andrea Oppliger-Delgado, $500

Avi Raina Scholarship

To continue his legacy and passion, the “Avi Raina Scholarship” was established at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin to benefit local High School Seniors. To learn more about Avi Raina, please visit: www.avinashrainafoundation.wordpress.com

2022/23 Recipients

  • Andrea Oppliger-Delgado, $1,000
  • Angelica Primero, $1,000
  • Aarya Vishnu, $1,000
  • Alma Wariso, $1,000
  • Brooke Barros, $1,000
  • Chloe O’Meany-Lucas, $1,000
  • Dayanara Flores, $1,000
  • Emiliano Hurtado, $1,000
  • Estrella Lopez Zavala, $1,000
  • Ganieanne Ganiron, $1,000
  • Harmandeep Batth, $1,000
  • Julian Leel, $1,000
  • Jaylynn Lamb, $1,000
  • Kareena Grewal, $1,000
  • Karina Sandhu, $1,000
  • Natalie Urteaga, $1,000
  • Owen Rockemann, $1,000
  • Raina Dent, $1,000
  • Rafael Salcedo Prado, $1,000
  • Sudiksha Ravipati, $1,000
  • Samantha Yang, $1,000
  • Vivek Cherian, $1,000

Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship

The Bill Pollard Jr. Scholarship was established by Bill and Kimberley Pollard to support young people who are pursuing their passions in the Business field.

2022/23 Recipient

  • Elisa Covarrubias, $1,000

John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship

The John & Francesca Vera Community Leadership Scholarship was established by John and Francesca Vera to support students of Hispanic/Latino descent who have an interest in community leadership.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Victoria Torres, $2,500
  • Rafael Prado, $2,500

Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship

The Robert & Catherine Lagorio Scholarship was established to support students from San Joaquin County pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Hailey Knief, $2,500
  • Makenna Elyse Koslosky, $5,000
  • Tatum Gogna, $2,500
  • Catherin Peterson, $2,500
  • Emma Bracco, $2,500

San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship

The San Joaquin Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship was established to support students who have an interest in becoming Human Resource professionals.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Jeffrey Baldwin, $2,000
  • Sudiksha Ravipati, $2,000
  • Karina Sandhu, $2,000

Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund

The Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund was originally established as the Jester’s Club Athletic Scholarship Fund in 2015 at the Community Foundation of San Joaquin. The fund was renamed the Stockton Student Athletes Scholarship Fund in 2020.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Michael Gonzales, $1,500
  • Jansen Gillig, $1,500
  • Cameron Fields, $1,500
  • Laren Lee Asia, $1,500

Taylor Farms Pacific Educational Scholarship

Taylor Farms Company takes pride in its employees and is excited to be able to provide these scholarships. The Taylor Farms Company scholarships are open to children and grandchildren of Taylor Farms Pacific or On-Time Staffing employees.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Ivy Vidad, $5,000
  • Armando Mendoza Cruz, $5,000
  • Adriana Galvan, $5,000
  • Emilia Cardenas, $2,500
  • Ariana Barajas, $2,500
  • Angie Cebreros, $2,500

Associazione Liguri nel Mondo Academic Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: For this scholarship cycle, a total of up to $16,250 in scholarships was awarded. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,500.

This scholarship is independently managed. by the Lodi Grape Growers Association.

2022/23 Recipients

  • William Gillick, $2,500
  • Gillian Vaccarezza, $2,500
  • Steven Sanguinetti, $2,500
  • Thomas Schletewitz, $1,500
  • Gianna Vaccarezza, $1,500
  • Sienna Cuneo, $1,500
  • Liliana Pedroni, $1,000
  • Macie Dondero, $1,000
  • Sophia Karp, $1,000
  • Gary Scannavino, $750
  • Kaitlin Seifert, $500

Steve Borra Memorial Scholarship

  • Scholarship Amount: For this scholarship cycle, a total of up to $9,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships are for $2,000.

This scholarship is managed by the Lodi Grape Growers Association.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Faith Huntl, $3,000
  • Gianna Vaccarezza, $2,500
  • Gillian Vaccarezza, $3,500

Ernest and Victoria Gribaudo Family Scholarship Fund

  • Scholarship Amount: For this scholarship cycle, a total of up to $9,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000.

his scholarship is independently managed. by the Lodi Grape Growers Association.

2022/23 Recipients

  • Bret Luiz, $1,000
  • Ian Lerner, $1,000
  • Faith Hunt, $1,000
  • Ravnoor Dhaliwal, $1,000
  • Seth Hilstrom, $1,000
  • Richard Powell, $1,000
  • Julia Fry, $1,000
  • Mohrgan Fry, $1,000
  • Tatum Gogna, $1,000