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Volunteer Scholarships

Volunteer Scholarships

Scholarship for Exemplary Volunteerism

The Friendship Foundation Scholarship for Exemplary Volunteerism is a prestigious award that
honors individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made a positive impact through their
volunteer work.

2024 Scholarship Recipients
Luke Arizpe, Jacob Brown, Gemma Burstein, McLean Grimes, Melina Mehta, Morgan Pagel, Vayuna Pradhan, Priya Thakar

The 2024 Scholarship Applications are Now Closed. Thank you to all those who applied. Stay tuned for information on our next scholarship application in Spring 2025.

Peer to Peer Scholarship

The SKECHERS Foundation provides college scholarships to high school seniors who have also committed a considerable amount of volunteer time to the Friendship Foundation.

The Peer-to-Peer Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Friendship Foundation volunteer, who has demonstrated a commitment to the Friendship Foundation’s mission and volunteer service. The recipient of this scholarship embodies true friendship and acceptance of everyone, working to promote and advance the mission of the Friendship Foundation to the best of their abilities.

2022 Peer to Peer Scholarship Recipients
Viraj Ala, RJ Pollock, Kayle Marsh, Julissa Olmedo, and Adriana Salvatierra
2023 Peer to Peer Scholarship Recipients
Jackson Zawacki, Brooke Pollock, Grace Trester, Naomi Porter, Faith Iwanaka, Jazmin Jacamo

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

 

  • • High school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school for full-time study

  • • Be in good standing with your current high school

  • • Volunteer with Friendship Foundation

  • • Carry a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school

  • • Be supported by the Friendship Foundation to apply for the scholarship

  • • Applicants may only apply for one scholarship per year

  • • Applicants must be a United States citizen

  • • Must be in good standing and a current volunteer with the Friendship Foundation

If you have any questions, please call the Friendship Foundation Office at (310) 214-6677 or email us at info@friendshipfoundation.com.

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