Strong supporters of Foothill and our student veterans, the Los Altos Rotary have been raising funds in the community for scholarships. These Friends of American Veterans are community individuals and organizations who are committed to the educational success of our...

This scholarship is funded by friends and family in memory of former Chancellor Leo Chavez’s mother, Anjelina Chavez and is intended for a student who is first in their family to attend college. It is also funded by the Estate of Nickolaus Krea to assist financially...

Foothill College is answering this challenge through a bold new initiative that will prepare today’s generation for tomorrow’s demands. The Foothill College Science Learning Institute presents an innovative model based on educational research and best practices for...

This scholarship is made possible by the Estate of Polly Reid Anderson and annual donations from the Daughters of American Revolution. In Spring of 2023, former Foothill student, Natasha Crum, donated funds for a Umoja student who is transferring in Fall 2023.

This scholarship is made possible by the Estate of Mary Reynen, who had a passion for animals and is intended to support students pursing a career in Veterinary Technology. Generous donors Margaret Snead and Laphalene Hawkins also make this scholarship possible for...

For 35 years, Angel Sierra was a counselor and professor of mathematics, chemistry and physics at Foothill College. He touched the lives of thousands of students and inspired all who knew him. His wife, Alice Sierra, along with many colleagues, friends and family...

Funding is made possible by friends and family in memory of former Chancellor Leo Chavez’s mother, Anjelina Chavez. And is intended for a student who is first in their family to attend college.

Mrs. Mandriques was a long-time volunteer in community service, a caring, giving person who dedicated herself to charitable works for the benefit of children, seniors and the disabled. An endowed scholarship was created in her loving memory to help disabled students...

This special scholarship for a nursing student in memory of Connie Yokum, lovingly donated by many friends and family who were touched by Connie’s smile, laughter and friendship. An alumnus of De Anza’s Nursing program, Connie fulfilled her life-long passion as a...

David Pripstein, (‘Prip’ to his family and friends), had a passion for physics and an inquisitive nature. As a teacher, he taught his students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the laws that govern the world while instilling problem solving skills. This...

This scholarship was established in loving memory by friends and family of Dr. Konnilyn Feig. Dr. Konnilyn Feig, long-time Foothill College history instructor and former dean of Business and Social Sciences. Dr. Feig was beloved by her students and colleagues alike. ...

The Foothill College Puente Club established this scholarship in memory of Gabriel Figueroa and Reymundo Santibanes, two male, Puente students who passed away in spring 2021. Both students were part of the Puente 2019-2020 cohort and were academically successful and...

Friends and family of Heidi Wulfe created an endowed scholarship in her memory to help De Anza students who show determination to complete their education goals despite having hardships.

This scholarship was made possible by the friends and family of James Kitagawa.

Dr. Jean Thomas was a Foothill College counselor for 36 years. As a counseling professional, she was fueled by her desire to do work that supported the educational success of students, particularly underrepresented minorities. Jean founded the Pass the Torch program...

Vice Chancellor of Business Services, Kevin McElroy, lost his father in early 2018. His Foothill-De Anza colleagues lovingly donated funds to award a scholarship in his father’s name, Jerome W. McElory

This scholarship was lovingly created in memory of Penny Patz. Penny served Foothill College in several administrative positions from 1989 through 2007. She retired in 2007 after serving as interim president. Shortly after retirement, she was diagnosed with cancer....

Originally established in memory of De Anza’s first President, A. Robert DeHart. In 2014, Rena Frabony DeHart passed away and the scholarship was renamed to include her. Donors include Rena De Hart, Sylvia Hooks and many colleagues, friends and family of the De Harts.

This scholarship was established in memory of the first De Anza President, A. Robert DeHart by his wife Rena, who also worked at De Anza and many friends and family. Rena passed away in 2014 and her dear friend Sylvia Hooks and many others gave to the scholarship in...

This scholarship was established in the memory of Foothill English instructor, Robert Blosser by his family and friends as well as William Lee, Foothill alum who was impacted by Bloesser’s classes.

This scholarship is created by friends, colleagues and students of Sandra Diaz. Sandra was a nursing student at De Anza College before she became a valued De Anza instructor, role model and mentor to nursing students. She was the consummate professional and...

This scholarship is created by friends, colleagues and students of Sandra Diaz. Sandra was a nursing student at De Anza College before she became a valued De Anza instructor, role model and mentor to nursing students. She was the consummate professional and...

This scholarship was created in loving memory of Tomoe and Daisho Tana by her friends and family. Tomoe worked at Foothill in the Japanese Cultural Center. TOMOE TANA and DAISHO TANA BIOGRAPHIES TOMOE TANA (1913-1991) Tomoe Tana was born in Hokkaido, Japan on April...

Gisela Zebroski, longtime Foothill Commissioner, passed away on September 30, 2021. A Foothill alumna from the late 1960’s, Gisela went on to San Jose State where she graduated with a baccalaureate in Russian and psychology. In her lifetime, she published three...

A generous bequest from the Seymour Galina and Diane Louise Galina Family Trust, totaling nearly $750,000, provides scholarships in perpetuity to students studying health and veterinary sciences at both Foothill and De Anza colleges. Nanci Mason, a Foothill College...

One of the oldest garden clubs in California, the Garden Club of Los Altos was organized in 1929. The purpose of this club is to stimulate interest in plants and gardening, to further horticultural knowledge in all phases and to encourage and promote civic beauty in...

The Gene Haas Foundation has been offering scholarships to high schools, community colleges and special educational programs that help build skills within the machining industry.

Gene Seelbach, Jeannie’s husband, along with many family and friends generously established this scholarship in her loving memory. Earning a Ph.D. in mathematics, Jeannie was a role model for women. Her 35 year professional career in the defense industry included...

Gerard Hagan was an instructional assistant for many years in De Anza’s Assistive Technology Training Center. His advocacy for students with disabilities, his fascination with computers, and his inexhaustible enthusiasm for helping others acquire the tools and...