Scholarship Grants

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Successful women build successful communities and we all benefit. A higher education is an excellent foundation for a successful life. Donating to our fund will further education for local recent high school graduates and women returning to school. Our fund provides college, technical school, and university tuition scholarships to women of all ages who are residents of Carmel Valley.  Scholarship Grant amounts run from $1000- $6500 depending on the number granted. Scholarship funds are intended to be applied first toward tuition and any outstanding school-related charges on the student’s account at their school. If there are remaining funds the balance is paid directly to the student.

Any funds disbursed to the student may be used for education-related expenses such as books, transportation, and required school materials. We do not monitor or track how students spend these remaining funds.

The Foundation Scholarship Committee, made up of members of the Club, is responsible for the selection of the annual scholarship grant winners.  They work in partnership with the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMCO) who provide a one-stop website for applicants.  All applicants should apply through this website.

Our 2026 recipients, their educational institutions and majors are:

The REQUIREMENTS to receive a tuition scholarship from the Foundation are

• Female high school graduate or pending graduate or GED recipient
• Carmel Valley resident living at an address  in the 92924 zipcode or in the 93923 zipcode east of Highway 1 or who lived in these areas while she attended high school
• Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above (not applicable to GED recipients)
• Active in school activities and/or the Carmel Valley community
• Short essay
• Proof of Enrollment at an accredited college, university, or educational program
• Financial need

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Applications will be screened through CFMCO for

• Residence requirement
• A high school transcript or GED
• Resume of activities and interests, including honors, awards, and volunteer work.
• Summary of prior employment, if any
• Acceptance from an accredited college, university, or educational program
• Essay of 250 words or less on career goals

After CFMC has forwarded screened applications, the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee will set up individual interviews with the applicants and select the finalists to be announced in May and awarded their scholarships at our June luncheon.

Conflict of Interest Policy:
Family members of directors, officers, and key employees of the Foundation or substantial contributors to the Foundation shall not be eligible to receive scholarship awards. For purposes of these scholarship policies and guidelines, "family member" shall mean any lineal descendant (e.g. any children's, grandchild, or great-grandchild, including adoptees), any spouse of a lineal descendent, or any stepchild.