2026 College Scholarship Application

Purpose of the Scholarship Program:

1) To encourage and assist east-of-Bayshore youth in pursuit of higher education and 2) To encourage community involvement, volunteerism and ministry involvement by students during their college years

Awards:
Amount of award will vary in range. Funding priority will be given to students who have:
1) participated in Hope Horizon East Palo Alto programs; 2) demonstrated leadership and service in their church, community, or campus organizations and 3) financial hardship.

Eligibility Requirements:
-Attendance at an accredited college/university or approved Bible school or mission training program
-GPA 2.5 or higher

Application Materials:
*Personal Statement (upload)
*Current transcript (upload)
*Two references from the list below:
- Professional
- Pastoral
- Academic
- Mentor
- Community Member

Application Due:
Friday, April 24, 2026.


Notification:
Scholarship award recipients will be notified early May.

Hope Horizon EPA's 2024 Graduation Celebration
Field of Hope
1001 Beech Street East Palo Alto, Ca
Friday, May 22, 2026
5 pm - 7 pm
Contact information
For any inquiries about the scholarship or this application, please contact Iris Lin at iris@hopehorizonepa.org
 
 
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Hope Horizon East Palo Alto Participation (Formerly Bayshore Christian Ministries)
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School Information
 
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Extra-curricular / Volunteer Activities
 
 
 
 
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Personal Statement
How has your involvement at Hope Horizon East Palo Alto / BCM impacted your life and helped prepare you for your future?  What would you like us to know about your life experience, family, goals or financial situation as we consider applicants?  Use additional space if needed.
Certification and Authorization

Applicant must sign below to be eligible. Unsigned applications will be considered incomplete. 




I affirm that all of the information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I meet all eligibility requirements as specified in the scholarship criteria. I understand that in order to receive the scholarship disbursements, I must maintain satisfactory progress toward my degree. I hereby authorize Hope Horizon East Palo Alto (formerly Bayshore Christian Ministries) to utilize information about my application and my likeness for public relations purposes, publicity or other scholarship opportunities. 


 

Description

Purpose of the Scholarship Program:

1) To encourage and assist east-of-Bayshore youth in pursuit of higher education and 2) To encourage community involvement, volunteerism and ministry involvement by students during their college years

Awards:
Amount of award will vary in range. Funding priority will be given to students who have:
1) participated in Hope Horizon East Palo Alto programs; 2) demonstrated leadership and service in their church, community, or campus organizations and 3) financial hardship.

Eligibility Requirements:
-Attendance at an accredited college/university or approved Bible school or mission training program
-GPA 2.5 or higher

Application Materials:
*Personal Statement (upload)
*Current transcript (upload)
*Two references from the list below:
- Professional
- Pastoral
- Academic
- Mentor
- Community Member

Application Due:
Friday, April 24, 2026.


Notification:
Scholarship award recipients will be notified early May.

Hope Horizon EPA's 2024 Graduation Celebration
Field of Hope
1001 Beech Street East Palo Alto, Ca
Friday, May 22, 2026
5 pm - 7 pm