CYS Scholarship Fund

The San Jose Community Youth Services (CYS) Scholarship Fund was established to: 

● Encourage and reward community involvement and leadership among CYS youth participants; 

● Recognize role models with the potential to inspire achievement among current CYS youth; and 

● Enhance the competitiveness of CYS families for college entrance through financial assistance. 

CYS expects to award one or more scholarships of US$500 or more, depending on the competitiveness of applications and funds available, to applicants who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, leadership, and effective communication skills. 

Application forms will be available on the CYS website (www.sanjosecys.org). All applications can be submitted electronically to education@sanjosecys.org by Sunday, March 31st, 2024. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

1. Applicants must be current or former CYS participants graduating high school in 2024. Note that CYS participation is open to persons of any ethnic background, and all who meet eligibility criteria are welcome to apply. 

2. Applicants must be planning to attend full-time at a college, university, trade school, business school, or other institution of higher learning within the United States in the fall of 2024. 

*If selected, the scholarship money will be distributed after we receive your verification of enrollment in the Fall of 2024. 

3. All applications must be complete and timely in order to be considered. 

4. All students are welcome to apply, however any family members of the applicant may not serve on the committee to make decisions on the recipients. 

Award decisions will be made by a committee appointed by the CYS Board of Directors. It is anticipated that award recipients will be notified by mid-April 2024. There will be a presentation of awards during the CYS Pancake Breakfast (or similar event) on Sunday, May 12. Further information will be provided to those selected to receive the scholarship.