$100,000 in Awards available for graduating Alameda high school seniors
The Alameda Kiwanis Foundation is encouraging graduating seniors from Alameda’s high schools to apply for its 2025 college scholarships. Application forms are now available at school counseling offices, online on the Kiwanis website, or by emailing a request to [email protected].
The awards are open to residents and non-residents of Alameda, provided that the applicant is graduating from an Alameda school and meets the eligibility criteria. Community college-bound seniors are also encouraged to apply.
The Foundation will award scholarships to those who are selected by the Foundation Scholarship Committee. Funds will be disbursed after commencement of the academic term each year, payable to the institution. Scholarship funds are to be used only for the payment of qualified tuition and related educational expenses. If the student does not maintain full time academic status, or enrolls in a nonaccredited institution, the scholarship will be forfeited. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Candidates for all Kiwanis Foundation scholarships must meet the following qualifications:
- Will graduate in 2025 from any high school located in the City of Alameda.
- Has a demonstrable financial need, evidenced by a Student Aid Index number issued by either:
- The US Department of Education (the candidate has filed a 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR;
- The California Student Aid Commission (the candidate has filed a 2025-26 California Dream Act Application).
- Has acceptance or pending acceptance to a vocational school, trade school, college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education.
- Demonstrates scholastic ability, character, integrity and leadership through participation in school and/or extracurricular activities.
Applications and documents must be completed and submitted no later than April 18th. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Awards will be announced in late April 2025.
Send your application via email to [email protected] or via US Mail to: Alameda Kiwanis Foundation, PO Box 1217, Alameda, CA 94501. Questions? Send an email to [email protected].
Patricia Bowen is a Kiwanis Club of Alameda volunteer.
