Hope horizon Open Door scholarship Fund
Empowering East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park youth to pursue higher education and to encourage community involvement, volunteerism and ministry involvement by students during their college years.
"My goal is to earn my master's degree in engineering in 5 years and a minor in computer science. I plan on coming back after I graduate to mentor the [robotics] team and will be visiting whenever I am in town."
- Scholarship Recipient
Questions?
Contact Iris Lin at iris@hopehorizonepa.org
Purpose of the Scholarship Program:
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To encourage and assist east-of-Bayshore youth in pursuit of higher education
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To encourage community involvement, volunteerism and ministry involvement by students during their college years
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Eligibility Requirements:
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Applicants must be either current high school seniors or students attending college, junior college, or trade school in 2026.
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(College applicants) Attendance at an accredited college, junior college, university, trade school, or approved Bible school/mission training program
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GPA 2.5 or higher
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East Palo Alto residency is not a strict requirement, but priority may be given to students from the area.
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Application Materials:
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Demonstrated leadership and service in their church, community, or campus organizations
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Demonstrated financial hardship
Amount of award will vary in range. We expect to give out 5-10 scholarships. Funding priority will be given to students who have:
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Demonstrated leadership and service in their church, community, or campus organizations
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Demonstrated financial hardship
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Participated in Hope Horizon East Palo Alto programs
Timeline:
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Application Due: Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Early May – Award Notifications Sent
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Hope Horizon EPA's 2024 Graduation Celebration:
Field of Hope, 1001 Beech Street East Palo Alto, CA.
Friday, May 22, 2026 (5-7pm) -
August – Funds disbursed directly to the school
Where they are now
