Amount: Full support (financial and advising)
Deadline: November 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Students Rising Above provides comprehensive support, including financial aid and one-on-one advising, to low-income, first-generation college students from the Bay Area.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
- GPA: 3.0+
- Demographic: first-gen
- Low-income high school student from a disadvantaged background
- First in their family to attend college
- Resident of the San Francisco Bay Area (or specific counties)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essays
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial documentation
Timeline
Applications open September. Deadline November 15. Interviews January. Winners notified March.
Tips
Share your personal story of overcoming adversity and your drive to succeed. Emphasize your academic achievements and community involvement despite challenging circumstances.