* Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County * United States citizen * Demonstrated financial hardship * Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 * Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years 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 they would otherwise be unable to follow due to limited financial means.

* Young woman age 16 to 26 * Current resident of San Mateo County * United States citizen or legal resident * Demonstrated financial hardship This fund was established by Eleanor Williams Curry, an active civic leader on the Peninsula. The award is for young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles.

* Current resident of San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County Mountain View * Current graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school OR current community college student planning to transfer to a four-year college * A cumulative grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5 on a 4.0 scale * Demonstrated school and / or extra-curricular activities (volunteer or jobs) * Demonstrated financial need * United States citizen or legal resident This scholarship was established in 2006 through a gift from the Eustace-Kwan Family Foundation. This program is designed to enhance scholarship opportunities for promising high school and junior college students pursuing higher education at an accredited two- or four-year college or vocational school. The selection committee looks for students who are focused, able to articulate clear goals, determined to succeed in their chosen field of study and career, and whose educational opportunities will be increased by financial assistance. In addition, the selection committee will take into consideration the overall quality of the personal statement and whether student's activities align with stated goals.

* Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County * United States citizen * Demonstrated financial hardship * Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 * Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years This program was established in 2001 through the trust of Mrs. Hazel Reed Baumeister, a longtime resident of Burlingame. The purpose of the scholarship is to support high school graduates of high academic achievement who would be unable to pursue higher education without financial assistance.

* United States citizen * Demonstrated financial hardship * Current graduating senior attending high school in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View) * Demonstrated financial hardship * Applicant must provide evidence of partial self-support (e.g., savings from summer jobs, part-time work, etc.) * Applicant must demonstrate community involvement * Applicant must demonstrate academic promise and GPA improvement during high school years (late bloomers) * Maximum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale The Ruppert Educational Grant Program was established through a trust and bequest agreement by Ralph Hale Ruppert and Lenore Martha Ruppert, in memory of their mothers. Scholarships are awarded to "late-bloomers:" those students who show academic promise and improvement during the high school years, but are unlikely to receive other scholarships because of their low GPA's.

* Eighth-grade graduate of the Ravenswood City School District (documentation must accompany the application) * Current graduating senior attending a high school in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View) * United States citizen or legal resident The Sand Hill Scholars Program was created by Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford, and is underwritten by the Sand Hill Foundation of Menlo Park. Preference is given to students who have shown motivation and leadership, have overcome hardships to remain in school, or have been involved in educational, job-related, or community activities outside the school environment.

* Current graduating senior or graduate of a public or private high school in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View) * Accepted to or awaiting acceptance to a two- or four-year college or university * United States citizen This fund was established in honor of Bobette Bibo Gugliotta, author of several books, and creator of a story (when she was 11 years old), about a mouse who later became Mickey. The Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing is designated for the educational benefit of students majoring in the field of creative writing and who have demonstrated creative writing ability.

* United States citizen * Must be a college senior and accepted to medical school, or currently enrolled full-time in an accredited medical school program. * Applicant must demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement. Personal integrity, as exemplified by leadership, community involvement and concern for others will be considered. * Must have graduated from a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County or have lived in that same area during high school. The Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Hutchinson. The scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in both character and academic achievement.

* Current employee of the Peninsula Regent or the dependent of an employee who has worked at Peninsula Regent for at least 90 days as of February 26, 2009. * Enrolled in courses including, but not limited to, those offered at community colleges, adult schools, night schools, colleges and universities * Demonstrated financial need * United States citizen or legal resident This program was made possible through the generous contributions of the residents of The Peninsula Regent. The program has been created to help employees and their dependents pursue their educational goals.

* United States citizen or legal resident * Graduation from a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County or a resident of San Mateo County or Santa Clara County who has completed a GED with a California High School Equivalency certificate. * Currently enrolled (part-time or full-time) in a community college * Completion of at least 20 graded semester or quarter units by the end of spring 2011 * Minimum GPA of 2.5 * Plans to transfer to a four-year college or university in 2011 or later * Demonstrated financial need This program was established in 2004 through the trust of Margrit Kumin. It was her desire to dedicate part of her estate to help young people pursue higher education. The purpose of this scholarship, established in her memory, is to support current community college students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution.