A remarkable 87% of our scholars graduate from college.

Your generous gift allows The Peninsula College Fund to provide the tools for success in college, and beyond, to low-income first-generation college students. Our select scholars receive college scholarships, one-to-one mentors, college and career success workshops, and internship support throughout their college experience.

Join our Sustaining Scholarship Circle and make a difference for a lifetime...
For the greatest impact, Founder Circle members make a minimum commitment of $6,000 per year for four years. Circle members are paired with one of our remarkable scholars to receive updates on the scholar’s progress in college and career preparation. 

"The words of 2023 graduate Crystal W., B.S., Psychology, Arizona State University, are representative of how many scholars feel: “I have absolutely loved being a part of PCF and am proud to be an alumni within this program. This scholarship has molded confidence in me and allowed me to gain understanding of resources and the power of networking. I have been able to obtain research opportunities, internships, and work various school jobs while I was a student. I am excited to work towards my goal of obtaining a PhD one day and feel extremely blessed to have such a strong support system with PCF and my loving mentor. I am thankful for the unconditional support around me, especially as a first-generation student. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way.”

The following gifts will allow us the flexibility to meet urgent, mission-critical needs, ensuring Scholars have the tools they need for future success. You can change a Scholar's life in some of the following ways. Examples include: 

$24,000

Supports 1 Scholar (wrap-around services and scholarship) for  $6,000 a year for all four years of college. With this pledge, you will be paired with one of our remarkable Scholars and receive updates on the Scholar’s progress, twice a year, including personalized notes from the Scholar you are supporting!

$10,000

Allows PCF to build capacity and serve more students in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties

$6,000

Provides mission critical support to PCF Scholars

$2,500

Helps in a variety of ways, including providing an internship stipend for a deserving Scholar

$1,500

Supports Scholar or mentor training programs or comprehensive professional development for staff

$1,000

Funds the Freshman Experience, a new program providing targeted support for freshmen that helps them navigate their first year of college

$500

Funds a Scholar’s attendance at the College & Career Leadership Conference, including the Career Exploration Fair

$250

Provides emergency funds to Scholars to help with hardships that often get in the way of college completion, such as food insecurity, transportation and other basic necessities

$100

Provides access to mental wellness resources or can meet other high priority needs

Thank you for your gift that helps us to meet urgent, mission-critical needs.

The Peninsula College Fund is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization, Federal Tax ID: 26-4293269