Information For Prospective Applicants
Scholarship Philosophy
At the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, we believe that education should be free, and everyone, regardless of their financial situation, should be able to attend university and pursue their academic goals without added stress or barriers. No one should have to tell their life story to a committee or compete for limited spots when seeking an education.
Unfortunately, this is not the reality, and scholarships are an important tool to access higher education. Therefore, with limited scholarship funding, applications help us assess the financial need and history of academic achievement for each student. We believe all of our applicants are accomplished in their own right and our goal is to support as many students as possible, especially those who might not have the opportunity to attend university otherwise.
Prospective Applicants
To be eligible for a scholarship from the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation, students must be enrolled for at least one full year at Cabrillo, Hartnell, or Monterey Peninsula College. Recipients must enroll as full-time students at a University of California campus and use all scholarship funds within two years of community college graduation.
Follow the links below for more information on eligibility and application instructions.
Scholarship Eligibility
The Foundation prioritizes the applications of women of color, first-generation college students, immigrant students (including undocumented students), students who are in the first generation in their families to be born in the U.S., and women re-entering the workforce.
Application Process
The application process occurs through the community college. Students should read through the Scholarship Guidelines and Application Process page thoroughly to familiarize themselves with the process and ensure eligibility before completing the application.