Grove Scholars Program
The Spring 2021 Grove Scholars Application period is now closed
This online application is only for students who have not been awarded the Grove Scholarship in the past. If you have been previously selected for the Grove Scholarship and wish to apply for renewal, you must request a renewal application by sending an email to grovescholar@smccd.edu. Online applications submitted by renewal applicants will not be considered.
For more information or assistance with the application process, students should email us at grovescholar@smccd.edu or contact SparkPoint at Skyline College.
Tips on the essay questions:
This application has three separate essay questions, all of which must be submitted for the application to be accepted. It is recommended to complete these 3 essays BEFORE starting the application form, so that you can copy/paste each essay into the appropriate section of the application. There is a strict 2,000 character limit on each response, so please be mindful to not exceed it.
Essay 1: Personal Statement/Statement of Need
Share with us your current financial situation and describe how you plan to use the Grove Scholarship funds. (2,000 character limit).
Essay 2: Academic Commitment
Please demonstrate your commitment to your academic program and describe how you have overcome or prevented academic obstacles. (2,000 character limit).
Essay 3: Career Counseling and Financial Coaching Meetings:
What is your 5 year professional plan after you complete your certificate program at Skyline College and what steps have you taken toward achieving your career goal? Please provide detailed examples showing what you have done to prepare to enter the job market, including work experience, internships, volunteer work, job shadowing, etc. (2,000 character limit).
About the Grove Scholars Program
Through funding from The Grove Foundation, SparkPoint at Skyline College is proud to offer a needs-based educational scholarship to students pursuing certificates in Career and Technical Education programs at Skyline College. View the Approved CTE Programs list.
Students may be awarded up to $2,000 for the semester. To date, over 450 of these $2,000 scholarships have been awarded to Skyline College students. Scholars participate in financial education workshops and individual financial coaching, career counseling, and additional services to support academic success and goals. The scholarship is offered each semester and there is a competitive application process a student will need to complete.
