The Community Pride Scholarship supports Rancho Cordova high school seniors as they graduate and move on to their next chapter. The 2024 annual Pride Scholarship will award two $500 scholarships to Rancho Cordova seniors who demonstrate pride in our community, volunteerism, and ambition to succeed.

The scholarship was created by City of Rancho Cordova employees who believe in promoting involvement in our community and opportunities for youth to continue to explore higher education.

Application Period

The application period for the 2024 annual Community Pride Scholarship closed on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5 PM. Stay tuned for information about next year's Community Pride Scholarship.

2024 Requirements and Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must: 

• Be a 2024 graduating high school senior
• Live within the city boundaries or attend school in Rancho Cordova (see attached map or use our online address tool)
• Have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and provide a copy of high school transcript
• Be accepted to or registered at an accredited community college, university, or technical school
(include documentation of acceptance).
• Include at least one letter of recommendation.
• Write an essay (no more than 700 words) on the following:  Describe some examples of how you have demonstrated outstanding citizenship either in the Rancho Cordova community or in service to your school through specific activities that you have participated in. Please also explain your academic plans for the future.
• Submit your application no later than 5 PM on Friday, April 5, 2024

Questions?

For more information, contact Andrea Malins at pridescholarship@cityofranchocordova.org.