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MARY KAISER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Impact

Over 400 scholarships have been awarded since inception in 2008

More than $580,000 in awards

Community college degrees, bachelor’s degrees, vocational and/or trade school education

The 2026 application is available below. DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 8, 2026!

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HELP US MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

There are so many more students we have worked with over the past 16 years who could really benefit from additional financial support to the program. We would like to offer you the opportunity to help these students’ dreams come true by supporting the Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship.

 

We have established an easy way for you to contribute to the program by following the link here to make your donation. Thank you for your support and allowing us to say yes to every worthy applicant!

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HOW TO APPLY

DEADLINE EXTENDED to May 8, 2026

Download the 2026 Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship Application

Student Testimonials

By donating to the Mary Kaiser Scholarship you can change lives.

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2024 Scholarship Recipient

Mya M. D. - Napa Valley Community College

Thanks to the scholarship, I was able to concentrate on my education without worrying about financial concerns, particularly the cost of my on-campus dorm. I am a psychology major at Napa Valley Community College, and I aspire to transfer to UC San Diego to pursue a career in psychiatry.

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2024 Scholarship Recipient

Vanessa W.

The Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship has had a major impact on my educational journey. This scholarship has allowed me to cover costs of tuition while in my year-in-residency program for my clinical doctoral degree. Tuition is already costly, but traveling for a year to other states for 6-10 days at a time makes it that much more difficult. This phenomenal scholarship helped lessen the burden of cost and stress while navigating this unknown territory. I am forever grateful.

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2023 Scholarship Recipient

Jorge M. - UC Berkeley

First and foremost, receiving the Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship has relieved a significant financial burden from my shoulders. The Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship has opened doors to invaluable opportunities and experiences that I might not have had otherwise. It has allowed me to participate in conferences, workshops, and seminars related to my field of study. These experiences have broadened my horizons, exposed me to new ideas, and connected me with professionals and experts in my chosen field. The scholarship has been instrumental in fostering my personal and intellectual growth.  In addition, I have been able to give back to my community through the volunteer work made possible by the scholarship. This has allowed me to contribute to causes I am passionate about, making a positive impact on the lives of others. It is incredibly rewarding to know that the scholarship has enabled me to make a difference in my community.  ​ The Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship has been a transformative force in my academic journey. It has lightened my financial burden, provided me with invaluable experiences, motivated me to excel, and allowed me to give back to my community. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunities and support that this scholarship has provided me. ​ I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for believing in me and investing in my education. Your generosity has made a profound difference in my life, and I am committed to continuing to work hard and make the most of this opportunity. I look forward to the day when I can pay it forward and assist others in achieving their educational goals, just as CCRC and the Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship has done for me.

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2023 Scholarship Recipient

Ana Z. - UC Santa Barbara

CCRC and the Mary Kaiser Education Scholarship has been an amazing support for myself and my family. When I first learned about this scholarship I had just been accepted to UCSB for my sociology degree and it alleviated a large stress for me as a single mother working full time and being the sole provider for my child who was also completing remote learning from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Times where drastically changing but because of this scholarship I felt capable of success because my school was covered. I was able to graduate with my Sociology degree and then with my UCSB paralegal certification and soon I will be applying for law school and be an attorney at the Public Defender office which is my dream.  Thank you again for all your contributions and providing this opportunity to others like me that would otherwise not be able to make their dreams come true.

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California Community Reinvestment Corporation’s Scholarship Program, first launched in 2008, provides financial support to high school seniors and adult residents of CCRC-funded affordable housing communities striving to advance their education or obtain their vocational goals.

In December of 2022, the CCRC Board of Directors dedicated the scholarship program to Mary Kaiser, CCRC’s long-time president and CEO.

“Reviewing all student applications since 2008 has been one of the most rewarding endeavors I have had the honor of supporting in my 27 years at CCRC and in the affordable housing space,” - Mary Kaiser

“After graduating high school back in 2015, my sole focus was to join the legal field. California Community Reinvestment Corporation was the propelling force to launch me into this pathway. Thanks to the CCRC scholarship, I now have my bachelor’s degree in political science, will obtain my paralegal certificate in June 2023, and I hope, in the near future, to continue my journey into law school. I owe my career to CCRC.”
 
— Brenda
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