Dan and Lisabeth Kaplan Memorial Scholarship Application

WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER THIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE 2026 CYCLE. PLEASE SEE THE SVCF WEBSITE SCHOLARSHIP PAGE FOR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES.

Thank you for applying for the Dan and Lisabeth Kaplan Memorial Scholarship. We're excited for the opportunity to support students in their goals for higher education, in memory of our brother and sister. Both Dan and Lisabeth dedicated much of their lives to helping others, so it is especially meaningful for us to continue their legacy by supporting you in your educational journey.

This scholarship is intended for: San Francisco Bay Area high school seniors OR community college students transferring to a 4 year college this upcoming academic year, who have faced challenges and persevered in the wake of this adversity, who can demonstrate financial need, who plan to pursue studies in Liberal Arts (i.e. Non-STEM majors such as Humanities, Education, Psychology and other majors in Arts and Letters), who plan to attend a California Public University.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT: Up to $5000.00 (Highest amount awarded will be 5000.00, amounts may be lower)

Open for submissions: JAN 2, 2025; Deadline for submissions: March 31, 2025

We are now closed for 2025 and unable to review late submissions.

Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by mid May.

Questions can be sent to Deb at dlbmemorialscholarship@gmail.com

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

- Currently a High School Senior OR Community College student transferring to a 4 year college this coming academic year

- Currently a resident and attending school in the San Francisco Bay Area

- Will be attending a Public California University in the Fall

- Pursing a major/field in Liberal Arts. E.g. Humanities, Education, Psychology and other majors in Arts and Letters. (Hard sciences/STEM such as Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics are INelegible as this is not the mission of this particular scholarship.)

- Minumum GPA 3.0 Unweighted

- Demonstrated Financial Need

- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member (counselor or teacher) at your current school

Prior to dispursement, awarded recipients will be expected to provide to SVCF (Silicon Valley Community Foundation):

- Verification of acceptance at their university

- Verification of enrollment

- Verification of financial need (if not already submitted)

At time of dispursement, funds are sent directly to colleges. SVCF communicates with colleges regarding procedures for deposit.

We’d love to hear straightforward, honest answers to understand your circumstances, how you've persevered, and why receiving higher education is important to you.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this scholarship!

Name*

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Home Address*

Street Address

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Name of current High School or College*

Current year*

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Recipients must be enrolling in a CA public institution as a freshman or transfer student

Briefly share a summary of your circumstances and any unusual challenges you’ve faced. (300 words max)*

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What are some of your strengths that have helped you through adversity? (150 words max)*

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What is your planned college major or area of study?*

What are your longer term career goals? If you’re unsure, just share general or tentative ideas and goals.(150 words max)*

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If your grades declined significantly in the past year, or if you have specific academic challenges, please explain what measures you will take for academic support in college, if needed. (Leave blank if not applicable.) (150 words max)

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Please share a little about why/how additional financial support is important for you.*

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AGI - Adjusted Gross Income from parents most recent Tax Return. This information, in addition to your ISIR from FAFSA, is necessary for assessing financial need. (If you do not have access to AGI enter 0 and explain above or below.)*

Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself ? (Optional, 200 words max).

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Please upload the following with your application:

- Page 1 of your Student Aid Report (ISIR from your FAFSA) that includes your SAI Index. If you don't have access to this yet please provide ASAP. If FAFSA generated an estimate upon submitting your form, providing that now helps expedite evaluation of your application (screen shot ok). DO also send in ISIR to the email below once received.

- One letter of recommendation from a school staff member or teacher (can be emailed directly to below address if recommender prefers)

- High school seniors: Copy of your transcript through 1st semester senior year

- Transfer students: HS transcript and current college transcript through most recent completed term

Questions or a request for confirmation that your materials have been received can be sent to Deb at dlbmemorialscholarship@gmail.com

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Good luck to all of our applicants, and thank you for your time and interest in the Dan and Lisabeth Kaplan Memorial Scholarship!

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