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1. Am I eligible for the San Pablo Scholarship?

To be eligible for the San Pablo Pilot, you must:

1. Be a resident of the City of San Pablo, within its incorporated boundaries. Click here if you're not sure. 
2. Have attended from an eligible school from a minimum of two (2) years between 9th-12th grade. 
3. Submit a San Pablo Scholarship Pilot application, with related documents, by the posted due dates. 

2. Is my high school eligible?

Students who have attended the following schools for a minimum of two (2) years of high school are currently eligible: 

West Contra Costa Unified School District	Charter Schools:	Private Schools:
Alvarado Adult School  De Anza High School El Cerrito High School Gateway to College Hercules High School Kennedy High School Middle College High School Pinole Valley High School Richmond High School Serra Adult School Sylvester Greenwood Academy  Vista High School	Aspire Richmond California College Preparatory Academy  Leadership Public School Making Waves Academy  John Henry High School Summit K-2	El Sobrante Christian School  Salesian High School

3. What is the Scholarship award amount?

The scholarship award amount is $ 1,000. 

4. Is the San Pablo Scholarship just for one year?

Currently, the San Pablo Scholarship is a one-year scholarship as the City is piloting this new program.  

5. When will I receive my San Pablo Scholarship?

The San Pablo Scholarship will be disbursed in July/August.

6. Does it expire if I take a gap year?

During this Pilot Program phase, the San Pablo Scholarship is only currently available for students who are planning to attend in the Fall semester right after their graduation from high school or have received their GED within the last 3 years.

7. Is the scholarship renewable?

Currently, the San Pablo Scholarship is just for one year as the City is piloting this new program. Renewals may be possible in the future depending on funding that is yet to be determined. 

8. What can my scholarship be used for? 

The San Pablo scholarship can be used to pay for expenses related to attending a 2-year or 4-year college / university or Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program. It includes but not limited to: tuition, school and program fees, books, required equipment, and supplies. 

9. Do I need to be enrolled as a full-time student in my college program?

Recipients of San Pablo’s Scholarship should be enrolled for at least a half time status in their respective programs. 

10. What is the cumulative GPA minimum requirement for applicants?

The cumulative GPA minimum requirement to apply is 2.0 

11. What do I need to complete the scholarship application?

All the necessary information and documents is listed on this Scholarship Application Checklist.

12. When will I know if I received the scholarship?

Selected Scholars will be contacted by end of July of each year. 

13. How will I receive my scholarship if awarded?

Selected San Pablo Scholars will work with City Staff to complete requirements including:  

• Attend a Scholar Orientation 
• Complete required documentation including but not limited to: Scholar Agreement & other financial paperwork 

14. What if I am undocumented and/or a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival?

Undocumented and/or recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) are able to apply for this scholarship. 

15. How is the San Pablo Scholarship Pilot Program funded?

The scholarship is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), with the aim of supporting San Pablo youth who were particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For all other questions, please contact PaolaC@sanpabloca.gov