Eligibility (Open to all students)
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Plan to be enrolled in at least six (6) degree-applicable units at a Peralta Community College or four-year institution in Fall 2026.
- Note: Proof of Fall 2026 college enrollment is required to receive the scholarship.
- Enrolled in at least three (3) degree-applicable units at the student’s home PCCD College, Spring 2026.
- Must have completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) degree-applicable semester units as of Fall 2025 with a 3.0 cumulative degree-applicable GPA (grade point average).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation: at least one from a faculty or staff member at a PCCD college.
The completed application packet, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by Friday, March 27th, 2026 @ 12:00 pm.
The email subject line must include the student's name, ID number, and home campus.
Please email all completed documents in one email to scholarshipsfrompaaaa@gmail.com:
- Outside unofficial transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Application
PAAAA Scholarship Representatives
For more information, click the college link. For questions about the scholarship application, please email the scholarship representative at your home college:
- Berkeley City College, Carolyn J. Martin – cjmartin@peralta.edu
- College of Alameda, Edwin Ochong – eochong@peralta.edu
- Laney College, Douglass Cobb – dcobb@peralta.edu
- Merritt College, Rose Allen – cjallen@peralta.edu
