Posts Tagged ‘scholarship’
Richmond high schoolers win rare Division I soccer scholarships
Leadership Public School: Richmond had never had a Division I scholarship athlete in their school’s history. That might not be too surprising for a charter school that’s more focused on academics than athletics. But that changed this year. Senior soccer players Nicolas Brenes Jr. and Alonzo Del Mundo both earned Division I scholarships to play…
Read MoreNew scholarship helps Richmond college students
The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday evening to include all of Richmond’s students in a new college scholarship program. Students who earn the scholarship will receive $1,500 per year, starting with high school graduates in 2016. The scholarship program known as the Richmond Promise is financed by a grant from Chevron Corp.
Read MoreRichmond Promise eligibility still on hold
Following a five hour long meeting Tuesday night, the Richmond City Council delayed voting on who to make eligible for the Richmond Promise scholarship program and how much money students would receive. Councilmembers had trouble reaching consensus on how to expand eligibility and set scholarship levels without running out of money too quickly.
Read MoreContra Costa College student wins scholarship to cover textbook costs
As a second-year student at Contra Costa College, Mailen, 20, spends much of her time thinking about how she will fund her education.
Read MoreCelebrating 20 years of college scholarships
Since its founding in 1989, the Robinson-Weeks-Robinson Foundation has helped more than 100 students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District attain higher education.
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