Application for the 2025/2026 We Are All Connected Scholarship is open to U.S. students who are permanent resident of Gilroy and are graduating high senior from GECA or Christopher High School or Gilroy. The scholarship application is open to applicants who wish to continue their undergraduate degree program in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by Gilroy Foundation to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited college or university studying a 4-year degree program. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $1,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2025/2026 We Are All Connected Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Gilroy Foundation
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $1,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2025/2026 We Are All Connected Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 We Are All Connected Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. students who are graduating high school senior from GECA or Christopher High School or Gilroy High School.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 score or higher.
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of Gilroy.
- Applicants must be planning to enroll or accepted into an accredited college or university to study a 4-year degree program.
- Applicants must demonstrate their leadership, commitment to equality, creativity, passionate about the environment, advocates for positive change, a strong sense of social responsibility, and demonstrate inclusivity and a love of learning.
2025/2026 We Are All Connected Scholarship Application process
In order to be eligible for the 2025/2026 We Are All Connected Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship such as three letters of recommendation, a copy of the unofficial high school transcript, and personal information.
- Applicants must write an essay not more than 600 words on Our words and actions impact our relationship with other people and the world we live in. When we are thoughtful about our words, actions, respect and consideration for the people and nature around us. We’re likely to have a happier and healthier culture. Write about a time someone connected with you and made a positive difference in your life; How will it impact how you connect with others moving forward in your life?
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact this email info@gilroyfoundation.org.
Application Deadline: 4 March 2026