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Samsung@First Scholars

Award Amount
$45,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Three awards provided annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must attend a public four-year college or university in California.
  2. Must be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) related major.
  3. This award is for U.S. and international students.
  4. Must be an undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Samsung@First Scholars award is available for current undergraduate students entering the sophomore, junior, or senior year of study in a STEM related field. Applicants must attend a public four-year college or university in the state of California and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the Samsung@First Scholars are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: The Samsung@First Scholars program provides annual funding for the next generation of STEM leaders in California. Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program at a public four-year college or university in California. Additional preference will be given to students in the greater Bay Area, including Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Fransisco, Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma. Scholarship selection will be based on academic records, recommendations, financial need, and the student's submitted statements about their professional goals, scientific interests, and career aspirations.

Award Amount: Up to $15,000 per scholarship  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $45,000.

About Silicon Valley Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Lisa Alvarez ,Scholarship Manager
Address: 2440 W. El Camino Real Suite 300 Mountain View, California 94040

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