Senior Newsletter
Updated 02/10/26
Thursday, 2/12/26 Financial Aid App Workshop, 6:30-8 PM in WHS Library
To participate in the graduation ceremony, seniors must submit a 26-27 financial aid form or the district opt-out form. If you do not wish to complete one of the CADAA or FAFSA, you need to submit an opt-out form (English; Spanish). Students can pick up a paper copy from C-1.
2/25/26: Nominate Yourself for $1,500 Scholarship
Seniors with plans to attend a 4-year college this fall, academic achievement, and extracurricular involvement are eligible to be one of the 3 WHS nominees for this scholarship. A WHS senior has won this scholarship each year for over a decade. Nominate yourself for the SV Realtor Scholarship today!
3/17/26 CSM Disability Resource Center Priority Enrollment
Seniors with learning differences and plans to attend CSM in Fall 2026 can complete the required orientation, meet with a DRC counselor to apply for accommodations. Be sure to apply for Fall 2026 first! Students must find their own transportation to this event.
3/13/26 Ballinger Scholarship
The Ballinger scholarship will financially cover both tuition and housing costs for 4 years. This award is unusual and a very big deal. Responses on this application VERY important, and there will be an interview which is also important.
2/17/26: Peninsula College Fund
Seniors can apply for PCF's renewable scholarship if they meet the following critieria:
- graduating from a San Mateo or Santa Clara County high school;
- 3.0-4.0 cumulative unweighted GPA;
- plans to enroll in a 4-year college--or a community college with the intention of transferring to a 4-year college--following senior year;
- demonstrated financial need;
- 1st generation college student or 1st in your family to graduate from college;
- willingness to engage in PCF services & support.
2/27/26: Silicon Valley Community Fund
The SVCF application enables you to access many scholarships just for Bay Area and Sequoia Union High School District students. The completed application (recommendation, essay, demonstrated financial need) is due by 02/27/2026.
2/28/26: Pursuit of Excellence
This renewable $1,000-$6,000 scholarship offers mentoring and additional support to help students earn their undergraduate degree. Applicants need to demonstrate: significant financial need; college readiness; involvement with others; and ability to achieve personal & academic goals. If you meet these requirements, you can submit your completed application (financial aid documents; 3 recommendations; essay) to the POE scholarship by 02/28/2026.
10,000 Degrees Scholarship: Still Open
No GPA requirement!
10,000 Degrees scholarship recipients can receive support from our trained Fellows, who provide ongoing mentorship both on campus and off during the entire college journey. After graduation, our Career and Alumni Success Team provides career mentorship, guidance, internship opportunities, networking events, and more. Apply for the 10,000 scholarship today.
Tri Counties Scholarships: Due 02/25/26
Scholarships totaling $110,000 will be awarded to students attending community colleges, trade schools, and/or four-year colleges/universities.
Tri Counties Bank offers (2) types of community scholarships:
- Income-based – Sixty (60) $1,500 scholarships are awarded to students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 0 or less, and a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Merit-based – Twenty (20) $1,000 scholarships are offered to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate interest in public service, community engagement and business entrepreneurship.
PG&E Scholarships Due 02/28/26
High school students and graduates planning to enroll in full-time in an accredited college in fall who live in a PG&E service area can apply for PG&E ERG &ENG scholarships. Amounts vary between $1,000-$5,000.
Better Together STEM scholarships offer up to $10,000 to students pursiong STEM studies in California. The PG&E Better Together STEM scholarship application is due 03/12/26.
Scholarship for Redwood City Residents Due 3/6/26
WHS seniors who live in Redwood City with plans to attend 2 and 4-year colleges can apply for one of twenty scholarships from the Woodside AM Kiwanis Club by completing and emailing their application by 03/15/26.
Redwood City Residents! Application Due By 03/15/26
Seniors who live in Redwood City are eligible to apply for this scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Redwood City Rotary Club.
Scholarship for San Carlos Residents: Due 03/27/26
San Carlos residents who are high school seniors or current post-secondary students (2y, trade, or 4y) are eligible to apply for a scholarship by 5 PM on 03/27/26. Academic achievement, vocational goals, service to school, church, or community will be considered. Applicants cannot be the child of a San Carlos Rotary member.
3/10/26: CCS Joyce Ridgway Scholarship for Female Athletes
Female seniors who reflect Ridgway's dedication, leadership, integrity, determination, & self-sacrifice can apply for this $750 scholarship by 03/10/26.
3/10/26: CCS Jeff Lamb Scholarship
Seniors interested in becoming teachers/coaches and athletic directors can apply for this $750 scholarship by 03/10/26.
3/15/26 JCF Scholarship Application
Use this one application to apply for up to 15 different scholarships offered to Bay Area high school seniors.
3/24/26 Filipino Descent Scholarship
3/20/26 San Mateo Panhellenic Alumnae Scholarship
Female WHS seniors planning to attend a 4-year college with National Panhellenic sororities and a GPA of 3.2+ are eligible to apply for this $1,500 scholarship. Your application is due to Ms. Matavulj in room C-5 by 03/20/26.
3/30/26 Criminal Justice or Law Career Scholarship Up to $3,500
03/31/26 San Carlos Lions Scholarship
4/10/26 Need-Based Community Service Scholarship
$1,500 scholarships are available to seniors with financial need, plans to attend college, and community involvement. Applicants must complete the application (2 letters of recommendation; transcript; documentation of financial need; autobiography; essay about Tzu Chi).
4/10/26 Scholarship for Roman Catholics or Italian Roman Catholics
04/30/26 Catalino Tapia Scholarships (Up to $3,000!)
Bay Area seniors are encouraged to apply for the Tapia scholarship if they meet the following criteria: first-generation college students (neither parent earnd a 4-year degree from a US university) planning to attend college in the fall; significant financial need; 2.5+ GPA; and plans to attend a college full-time.
Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
CA high school seniors who meet the eligiblity requirements of this Elks scholarship can receive up to $2,000 to support their plans to attend post-secondary education (2-year, 4-year, vocational) by mailing their application before 03/15.
Vocational Grant
Students enrolling in a vocational program can receive up to $2,000 for up to 2 years. Applicants must be US citizens. Sponsoring lodge is Redwood City Lodge #1991.
2/15/26 HSF Scholarships
3/1/26 Horatio Alger Scholarships
Current juniors and seniors can apply for this national scholarship program. See website for details.
3/1/26 or 4/1/26 Project Yellow Light
Create a billboard or radio spot ($2,000) by 3/1/26 or a video ($8,000) by 4/1/26 to encourage your peers to not drive distracted. You have a unique opportunity to play a key role in spreading this important message. You can speak to your peers on this subject in a way that adults cannot. The more lives you can impact, the more lives you can save.
3/15/26 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship
Apply by 3/15/26 for $5,000 - $10,000 awards to students living with epilepsy or family members of someone with epilepsy and plans to attend a post-secondary program in Fall 2026. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the applicant's academic and personal achievements. See website for more details.
3/31/26 Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Zorina Matavulj
Francisco Gil
Collaborating with Mr. Cortez and Mr. Hernandez
650-367-9750 ext. 40063
Schedule an appointment with me
Yo hablo Español
Lisa Vasquez
Collaborating with Ms. Grimaldi and Mr. Negri
lvasquez@seq.org 650-367-9750 ext. 40217