K.C. Kinch Scholarship

The K.C. Kinch Scholarship provides financial assistance to cover college educational expenses for students from East Palo Alto, California. This program was established in 2017 in memory of Kathleen Carol Kinch, through Ms. Kinch's will. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate academic promise with cumulative GPAs between 3.0 and 3.75 on a 4.0 scale, along with documented financial need and community involvement. The selection committee prioritizes applicants who show both academic success and demonstrated financial hardship. Awards of up to $5,000 are available to current graduating seniors residing in East Palo Alto or high school graduates who resided in East Palo Alto during their high school years, who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled as full-time students in two- or four-year colleges, universities, or technical schools.