Foothill-De Anza Community College Trustee Gilbert Wong is a strong education advocate with extensive community experience including leadership positions in the Rotary Club of Cupertino, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, Cupertino Library Foundation, Asian American...

The Hagerty Education Program at America’s Car Museum generously has given $10,000 to fund five scholarships for auto tech students at De Anza who have a passion for automotive restoration. The Foundation is enthusiastic about funding scholarships that directly...

The Home of Christ Church in Cupertino (HOCS) aims to support students at De Anza College experiencing financial hardships that could interfere with their educational and career goals and to ensure students have the support necessary to persevere. Most members of the...

Innerwheel is one of the largest women’s organizations in the world. The objects of Inner Wheel are to promote true friendship, promote the ideals of personal service and foster international understanding. Inner Wheel enjoys close ties with the Rotary. Our...

Susan Korol Pey passed away in 2016 at 52. She was a wine making pioneer in Marin and master sommelier. After a friend died of breast cancer, Mrs. Pey became one of the leading fundraisers for the Breast Cancer Fund. Passionate about women’s reproductive rights,...

This scholarship is made possible by Jay Manley, an award-winning director and founder of Foothill Music Theatre. Now an adjunct-faculty at Foothill, Jay wanted to establish a scholarship for a student with a strong commitment to the theatre. He generously funds...

Jeannine Antypas lovingly created this scholarship in her husband, George Antpas’ memory. George Antypas was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He received a Fulbright Scholarship which enabled him to attend Anatolia College, an American high school in Thessaloniki. At...

Jean-Pierre Bouchez lovingly created this scholarship in honor and memory of his wife, Susan Bouchez. Susan was an artist and designer who had gardens in Los Altos and Savoie, France. The recipient of this scholarship will also receive a one-year membership to the...

Jill Huchital gave in loving memory of her step-father Bud Loewith, who had a long successful career and an accountant. Jill wanted to give a student extra help in reaching the same path.

Jim Jackson, a tireless champion of education and longtime volunteer for the Foothill-De Anza Foundation, established the Jackson Family Education Scholarship through the Cupertino Rotary Endowment Foundation. Jackson set up the scholarship fund so that every year it...

This scholarship is created by the parents of Michael Del Castillo, a De Anza student who served as the editor of La Voz, De Anza’s student newspaper.

Joan Hobstetter attended Foothill College as a single mother in the mid 1970s and transferred to San Francisco State where she received her teaching credential. She taught kindergarten at Addison Elementary School in Palo Alto for more than 20 years. She dedicated...

This scholarship was created in loving memory of Samantha Swensson. John Swensson, retired Lt. Col. of the US Army is also retired from De Anza College where he was a long-time English professor and served as the Dean of Language Arts. Still involved at De Anza,...

Friends and family have lovingly donated scholarship funds in memory of De Anza photography instructor, John Maruoka, who passed away in 2015. John was a passionate instructor who inspired his students with the art of photography and the funds collected are to...

Judith Clavijo retired from De Anza in 2017 and was with Nursing program for 25 years, 16 of those serving as the Director. She cares deeply about the students in the nursing program and recognizes their sacrifices and hard work. She wishes to give scholarships...

Foothill-De Anza Community College Chancellor Judy C. Miner created this scholarship in loving memory of her parents. This scholarship is intended to acknowledge students who have shown passion for their education and persevered having overcome obstacles such as...

Established in June 2021 by De Anza alumna Jung Yoon, RN, MSN. Jung graduated in 2002 from De Anza and went on to receive her BSN at San Francisco State and then her MSN at San Jose State University. She understands the hard work and expense it takes to go through...

Karen Druker generously created this scholarship for Foothill and De Anza students. It was important for her to provide a meaningful amount to students so that they can focus on their educational needs rather than having to worry about finances. A lifelong artist,...

This annual scholarship for a deserving dental hygiene student is given by Kathy Vanooteghem in loving memory of her husband Rik. Dr. Rik Vanooteghem was a highly regarded periodontist who had a successful practice in Sunnyvale for more than 25 years.

Ken and Susan created a scholarship in their son’s memory, Scott, who played Football at De Anza College and later became a high school English teacher and coach. In 2014 Susan passed away and many friends and family gave to the scholarship in her memory and Ken...

This generous scholarship is annually funded by Kenneth and Beverly Haughton. Beverly, a registered nurse, left nursing to raise her family but wanted to support needy students interested in pursuing an RN degree.

This scholarship is from the fraternal organization of Veterans, known as the 40 and 8. The group was organized in 1920 as the honor society of American Legionnaires who received care and compassion from the nurses during World War I. The 40 and 8 provide...

Each year De Anza awards ADELA Scholarship(s) based on fundraising efforts and hosts a Latinx Recognition Ceremony for all graduating and transfer students who wish to participate. A big thank you to the many caring De Anza staff and faculty donate and work hard to...

Lawrence and Roberta Colin generously established a charitable remainder trust to benefit Foothill’s Science Learning Institute. This gift serves as a legacy and celebration of Mr. Colin’s life following his passing in 2015. Mr. Colin had a long career at NASA Ames...

Ling and her husband Henning Bundgaard met at Foothill’s International Night. Ling established this scholarship in his memory.

Lisa Castellanos, a De Anza alumnus, has been passionate about fundraising for undocumented students at De Anza College. In order to fund this scholarship she has twice now, participated in a 1.25 mile Alcatraz Solidarity Swim from San Francisco’s Aquatic Park to...

The Mayhood Family and Los Altos Sunset Rotary Club Foothill College Scholarship was created in 2020 by the Los Altos Sunset Rotary Club in honor of Rotarian, Bill Mayhood. A lifelong Rotarian and charter president of the Los Altos Sunset Rotary Club, Mr. Mayhood is...

This scholarship is in memory of Agnes Smith, who was a De Anza counselor for many years. Agnes fought MS for a long time but kept working and never complained about the challenges she faced. She met life with cheerfulness and determination. Agnes returned to college...

Generous donors Margaret Snead and Laphalene Hawkins also make this scholarship possible for students pursing a career in radiology.

Dr. Martha J. Kanter is a long-time friend of Foothill and De Anza. She served as President of De Anza College and then Chancellor of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District for sixteen years. She began her career as an alternative high school teacher and...