This program was established in 2017 in memory of Kathleen Carol Kinch, through Ms. Kinch’s will. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to cover college educational expenses of students from East Palo Alto, CA. The selection committee looks for academic promise and documented financial need.

• Current graduating senior residing in East Palo Alto or high school graduate who resided in East Palo Alto during high school
• Planning to enroll or currently enrolled in a two or four-year college or university, or technical school, as a full-time student
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 – 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrated financial hardship
• Demonstrated community involvement over a period of several years