Chevron Murry Jacobs Jr. and Percy Abram Jr. Scholarship Due December 11

Each year, the San Ramon BEN team awards 7 scholarships to deserving high school seniors in the Bay Area community who demonstrate scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership skills.

These scholarships are awarded in monetary increments of $5,000 and $2,000 and are named to honor the legacy of two distinguished African American Chevron employees, Murry Jacobs Jr. and Percy Abram Jr.

Steps to apply:

1. Provide basic personal information (name, email address, phone number, etc.) using this application. The application also includes space to highlight up to 3 extracurricular and/or community service activities in which the student has participated.

2. RSVP to attend the essay writing workshop in application question #22.  Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:00pm PST where several of our Black Employee Network members will provide coaching on how to write a strong essay.  Link to the Zoom meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71206790983?pwd=dCJeVdJpzteWQW1qhqmLXKohOBafgG.1

3. Request their school counselor send a copy of the student’s school transcript to SRBENScholarship@Chevron.com.

4. Select just 1 of the 4 essay topics in application Section III and write a 500-to-750-word essay.  The essay should be sent attached to an email sent to SRBENScholarship@Chevron.com.

 It is strongly recommended to complete steps 1-3 immediately and do not wait until completion of essay to submit the application. 

Submission of applications, essays and transcripts are due no later than 6:00pm PST, Monday, December 11, 2023. 

Click Here to Fill out the Application

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Scholarship   Due March 8

The Berkeley Bay Area Alumnae Chapter (BBAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is a private community service sorority of African American, college educated women. BBAAC is offering college scholarships to high school seniors of African/African American descent in Alameda County. Although the emphasis is placed on recipients attending four-year institutions, applications will be accepted from students who plan to attend a community college with the intention to transfer to a four-year institution. The amount of the award will vary according to available funding. The award is intended to supplement other financial resources. 

Awards may range according to available funds and will typically be from $500-$3,000. 

Criteria and Instructions can be found here

Application available here 

CV San Environmental Leader Student Scholarship - Due February 9 by 2:00PM

The Environmental Leader Scholarship is intended to foster environmental stewardship and the leadership of students who are taking action to encourage environmental awareness within their school and/or in the community.

Who is eligible?

• Applicants must be enrolled at Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley Virtual Academy, Redwood High School, or OneSchool Global (Castro Valley location) as a high school senior with an expected graduation date of May 2024, or be a homeschooled high school senior with an expected graduation date of May 2024; or live within CVSan boundaries (provide copy of Alameda County Industries (ACI) bill from within the last six months or other proof of residency in the CVSan boundaries).

• No immediate family members of CVSan staff or Board members are eligible to apply.

• Selected applicants must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire 2024/2025 academic year.

Applications must be received by CVSan no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, no exceptions.

Click Here to Learn More and Apply!

The Links Incorporated 2023 Celebration of Excellence Scholarship - $2,000 - Due March 1

The Oakland Bay Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is a national volunteer service organization of concerned and committed women, primarily of African ancestry, who work to enhance the quality of life in our larger communities. The organization strives to contribute to the formulation of a positive, productive, and culturally diverse community through our focus on education, cultural enrichment, health and wellness, and civic involvement. We especially encourage students who self-identify as Black or African American to apply. 

The COE Application can be accessed electronically, at: Oakland Bay Area Links, Celebration of Excellence

The eligibility requirements are:

High school senior, graduating in May/June 2022

• A minimum cumulative (not weighted) GPA of 3.4

• Demonstrated active participation in school

• Demonstrated active participation in community service

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Evidence of commitment to attend and graduate from a four-year college or university

• Applications from relatives of members of The Links, Incorporated will not be considered.

DEADLINE: The online scholarship application and all scholarship materials must be received by 11:59p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Celebration of Excellence Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2022, in the afternoon.

All awardees must attend this event, which we anticipate will be virtual. If the student awardee cannot attend, then a family member must attend or the scholarship award will be forfeited. 

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at oaklandbayarealinkscoe@gmail.com