2025 Scholarship Information
We are committed to serving the needs of the Almaden Valley community and those of greater San Jose through funds raised through our various fundraisers. Every year, some of the proceeds from our events are donated as Academic & Service Scholarships to graduating seniors living in Almaden Valley. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and community service.
Application Due Dates
● Online Application must be submitted by Friday April 4, 2025
● Official transcripts must be postmarked by Friday April 4, 2025
● Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
Qualifications and Eligibility
All applicants must fit the following criteria:
● High school senior graduating in the current academic year
● Anticipated enrollment for fall of the upcoming academic year as a full-time student in an accredited college, university, community college, or trade school (must have applied to the school by the date of the scholarship application)
● Minimum UNWEIGHTED GPA of 3.0
● Currently resides or attends school in the 95118, 95120 or 95123 zip codes
Application Procedure
● Fill out Online Scholarship Application Including: Applicant Information, School and Extracurricular Activities, Community Service and Employment Activities
● Include: 1 Letter of Recommendation (2 Letters accepted, but not required)
● Submit Application online. Mail Official Transcripts to:
Almaden Valley Women’s Club
ATTN: Scholarship Chair
P.O. Box 20084
San Jose, CA 95160
● An email will be sent acknowledging receipt of the application.
● Winners will be notified by April 18, 2025
● Awards will be presented at the Almaden Valley Women’s Club Scholarship and Logo Award Ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday May 6, 2025 6:30pm at the Almaden Community Center
Questions? Email Leana Dalton, AVWC Scholarship Chairperson: leanadalton@gmail.com
2025 Scholarship Winners
ANA CRUZ RAMIREZ
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL
Ana is a leader of cultural-based school and community organizations, as well as a public library volunteer.
AUSTIN LE
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL
As an Eagle Scout, Austin refurbished the Almaden Little League batting cages. He will study Engineering at San Diego State University.
JESSICA JACKSON
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Jessica launched an anti-bullying project at Castillero Middle School through the National Charity League. She plans to study nursing at Boise State University.
JULIANA CALECA
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL
Juliana has served as President of the local National Charity League. She will study Strategic Communications at Texas Christian University.
MALIA SHEAFFER
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Malia has shown tremendous leadership through 4H, as well as helping to revitalize school clubs.
OLIVIA LIU
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Olivia founded Pupcycled, a non-profit that upcycles unwanted clothes into toys for shelter animals. She plans to attend Barnard College.
Certificate of Recognition (No monetary award)