HELPING STUDENTS ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS
This philanthropic program of Assistance League Diablo Valley aids students with educational expenses based upon their need, school/community activities and grade point average. Applicants must be residents of Contra Costa County, California. Recipients of any of our scholarships may not be a chapter member, including Assisteens®, relative of a chapter member, or an employee of Assistance League Diablo Valley.
The applications for each of our 6 scholarships are provided in two formats.
- PREFERRED: Fillable form in Word that can be completed on a computer
- PDF version to print and complete by hand.
Review the list of scholarship offerings below.
Read the Guidelines and Procedures to see if you qualify.
Apply for more than one scholarship if you meet the qualifications.
NOTE: An applicant can receive only one of our scholarships regardless of the number of applications submitted.
QUESTIONS: email to: scholarshipschair@aldiablovalley.org. (Do not use info@aldiablovalley.org)
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THE APPLICATIONS DEADLINE FOR ALL OF OUR SCHOLARSHIPS IS MARCH 24, 2025.
WE ENCOURAGE EARLY SUBMISSIONS.
INCOMPLETE OR LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
MAIL OR DELIVER TO:
Assistance League Diablo Valley
2711 Buena Vista Avenue
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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High School Scholarship
Up to $6,000 awarded to graduating high school seniors entering a 4 year accredited college.
FACTORS CONSIDERED: Financial need. academic achievements, school activities, community involvement, employment, and special circumstances.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3.0 GPA Resident of Contra Costa County
2025-2026 HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION COMING SOON
Lisa Parker Hurst Memorial Scholarship
Up to $2,500 awarded to high school seniors entering a 4 year accredited college. Applicants must attend one of the following schools: College Park, Concord, Mt. Diablo, Pittsburg , or Ygnacio Valley high school.
FACTORS CONSIDERED: Financial need, academic achievements, school activities, community involvement, employment and special circumstances
ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS: Minimum 2.8 GPA and a resident of Contra Costa County
2025-2026 LISA PARKER HURST MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION COMING SOON
Foster/Kinship Youth Scholarship
Up to $4000 awarded to current or former students in Foster or Kinship programs. To be eligible and applicant must be enrolling or currently enrolled at a community college, a 4 year accredited college or university, or a Career Technical Education(CTE) Program.
FACTORS CONSIDERED: Academic goals, school and community involvement, employment and special circumstances.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 1) a current resident of Contra Costa County, or 2) a former resident of Contra Costa County (formerly enrolled in a Foster/Kinship Program) now living in a different county or state.
There are no specific GPA requirements.
2025-2026 FOSTER/KINSHIP YOUTH APPLICATION COMING SOON
Community College Scholarship
Up to $5,000 awarded to fulltime community college student transferring in the fall of the current academic year as a junior to a 4 year accredited college.
FACTORS CONSIDERED: Financial need, academic achievements, school activities, community involvement, employment and special circumstances.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3.0 GPA and a resident of Contra Costa County
2025-2026 COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATION COMING SOON
Return to School Scholarship
Up to $4000 awarded to a student who is returning to school after a gap in their education (usually after high school graduation) or a student already in college who has some gaps of a year or more in their course work, or part time enrollment over a few years.
FACTORS CONSIDERED: Financial need, academic achievements, community involvement, employment and special circumstances.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Resident of Contra Costa County. A high school graduate or a GED recipient, planning to attend or currently enrolled in an accredited community college, career technical school, or transferring from a community college to a 4 year accredited college or university.
2025-2026 RETURN TO SCHOOL APPLICATION COMING SOON
Career Technical Education Scholarship
Up to $2500 will be awarded to students who are enrolling or enrolled in a vocational, trade or career technical educational program. The award is renewable to complete the program.
FACTORS CONSIDERED: Financial need, community involvement, employment and special circumstances.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 2.5 GPA and a resident of Contra Costa County