Crain Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Silicon Valley Community Foundation
For students showing academic excellence, extracurricular activities and a commitment to the community.
BACKGROUND
This program was established in 1987 in memory of Dr. R. Carter Crain and Mildred E. Crain, through Mrs. Crain's will. The purpose of the scholarship is to enable high school graduates to pursue courses of study that they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means. The selection committee looks for academic promise, documented perseverance in activities outside the classroom, the quality of the personal statement and personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and commitment to serving the community. Eligible students will apply for the joint “Crain and Hazel Reed Baumeister Scholarships” program through our online portal.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated financial hardship
- Graduating high school senior or graduate of a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County
- Planning to enroll or enrolled in a four-year college or university as a full-time student