Application details

How to Apply:

The online application for the 2026-2027 school year will be submitted via GivaGrant using a unique registration link provided to Gunn High School students. Applicants will also be asked to do an in-person interview with a member(s) of the Gunn Foundation Board.

Application Opens: Tuesday, January 5, 2027

Application Closes (Deadline to submit): Friday, March 5, 2027

Scholarship Description:

Our scholarships provide funds for Gunn graduates entering their first year of college or vocational school. The funds can be used to help with tuition, fees, books, technology needed for education, transportation, and other out-of-pocket costs.

The Gunn Foundation primarily considers financial eligibility, but also reviews academic achievements and noteworthy extracurricular activities such as paid or unpaid work, internships, community service, performing arts, athletics, and family responsibilities.

Who can apply:

The Gunn Foundation welcomes applications from graduating Gunn seniors who plan to enroll in a two-year college, four-year college, or vocational program after graduation, and have an adjusted gross family income up to the Santa Clara County median household income ($125,000).

We encourage students from diverse citizenship, immigration, and residency backgrounds to apply. Students who meet the program's other eligibility criteria may qualify under the following categories:

• U.S. Citizens and Eligible Non-Citizens

• Undocumented and AB 540-Eligible Students

• International Students holding qualifying F-1 or J-1 visa status

Important Note: Certain visa categories and pending immigration statuses are not eligible under current program guidelines. Applicants may be asked to provide documentation verifying their eligibility and financial circumstances during the application process.

Please review the application for further details.

Questions? - Please contact Leighton Lang in the school’s College and Career Center if you have additional questions.