Deblinger Family Scholarship
Deblinger Family Foundation
About
Scholarship for low-income single parents who are Head of Household returning to college to improve their families' lives. Awards support non-traditional students balancing work, family and school. Up to four awards are offered each year and funds are intended to reduce out-of-pocket expenses so recipients can focus on academic success. The program includes both single mothers and, starting 2025-2026, single fathers.
To provide financial support to minimize the burden of additional out-of-pocket expenses resulting from having to work, support a family and attend college so non-traditional students can focus on achieving their academic goals and create a successful future.
Who can apply
Be a single parent who is the Head of Household (HOH) returning to college.
“For single parents who are returning to college to improve their own lives as well as their families’ lives.”
Be a current resident of Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Santa Cruz County (California).
“Current residents of Alameda County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, and Santa Cruz County.”
Preference for applicants residing in Oakland, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, San Jose, or Watsonville. · preferred
“Preference given to applicants residing in Oakland, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, San Jose and Watsonville.”
Be currently enrolled in, or have been enrolled in the past year in, a community college to obtain an associate degree, certificate, or be in a four-year college transfer program; students with an associate degree planning to transfer are also eligible.
“Currently enrolled, or have been enrolled in the past year, in a community college to obtain an associate degree, certificate or in a four-year college transfer program. Students who already have an associate degree and are planning to transfer to a four-year college are also eligible.”
Be accepted into an accredited nonprofit school or program before applying.
“Applicants must already be accepted into an accredited nonprofit school/program before applying for a scholarship.”
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and be in good academic standing.
“Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and in good academic standing.”
Demonstrate financial need.
“Demonstrated financial need.”
Demonstrate academic promise, goal orientation, and commitment to completing a degree program.
“The successful applicant will have demonstrated academic promise, goal orientation, and a commitment to completing a degree program.”