Rossmoor Foundation Scholarship

The Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation (RSF) is a volunteer organization of residents of Rossmoor, a senior community in Walnut Creek, California. Each year, the foundation awards scholarships to help outstanding local students continue their education. Transferring students with financial need and academic achievement are considered for these awards. The application will open on November 16, 2026.

Deadline: February 8, 2027

Amount: $4,000.00 +

Requirements:

• Student at Diablo Valley College (DVC) or Los Medanos College (LMC)
• Graduating in Spring 2027 or meet the requirements to transfer
• Transferring in Fall 2027 to an accredited four-year college or university or vocational training school that is accredited by a federally approved accrediting agency
• GPA of at least 3.0
• Student Aid Index (SAI) from a 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) of no more than 32,000
• Must submit the online application and all other required documents by the deadline on February 8, 2027
• Must ask at least one academic teacher, school counselor, employer, or mentor who knows you well to submit an online recommendation and ensure that the recommendation is submitted by the deadline on February 2, 2026
• Students who meet all of the eligibility requirements and complete all of the application requirements by the deadline will be invited to an interview with RSF members during late February or early March 2027
• To be eligible to receive their scholarship funds, recipients must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits at an accredited four-year institution or vocational training school in Fall 2027

In addition to applying for a $4,000 Rossmoor Scholarship, applicants may also apply for “add-on” scholarships. These awards are $2,500.00 each and may significantly increase the total scholarship amount received from RSF. Applicants may apply for one or more of these “add-on” scholarships by completing a separate essay for each of the add-on scholarships.

To Apply:

Visit the Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation website at rossmoorscholarshipfoundation.org after the application opens on November 16, 2026. To access the application, hover over the “Scholarship Application” heading at the top of the page and select “Community College Applicants” in the pull-down menu.

Contact: Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation