Peninsula College Fund

✨ Welcome to the newest PCF scholars!

This fall, 30 remarkable students will begin their college journeys at campuses across the country, pursuing a wide range of fields of study and taking the next exciting step toward their dreams.

At our Awards Ceremony, they celebrated this milestone alongside their families and met the mentors who will support them throughout their college journey. They also kicked off the summer at College Kickoff, where they began building lasting friendships, forming connections, and becoming part of the PCF community.

This is only the beginning, and we couldn't be more excited to walk alongside this incredible cohort as they grow, learn, and achieve amazing things over the next four years.
Congratulations and welcome to the PCF family—we can't wait to see where your journey takes you! 🧡🎉

🎓This June, we had the privilege of celebrating our incredible PCF scholars as they graduated from colleges and universities including Santa Clara University, Howard University, USC, and more.

From Public Health Policy and Political Science to Business Administration and beyond, this class has accomplished so much both inside and outside the classroom. Many graduated on the Dean's List, led student organizations, completed impactful internships, and built experiences that have prepared them for what's next.

Surrounded by their families, mentors, sponsors, and the PCF community, each graduate received their Tiffany Apple, a symbol of their hard work, perseverance, and the journey they've taken with The Peninsula College Fund.

To all of our graduates, congratulations! We couldn't be prouder of all you've accomplished and can't wait to see where your next chapter takes you.

As you begin this next chapter, know that you'll always have a community cheering you on. Once a PCF scholar, always part of the PCF family.💙🍎

🎓 The journey begins! 💙

This past Saturday, we welcomed our incoming Class of 2026 to our Second Annual Freshman Experience—a day designed to help our newest scholars feel prepared, connected, and confident as they begin college this fall.

From workshops on financial literacy, college life, and career readiness to connecting with current scholars and alumni, the day was filled with learning, laughter, and community. Each scholar also received a backpack filled with college essentials to help them start the year ready for success.

💬 "My favorite part of the day was all the games we played. They helped build community, and the mix of fun activities and workshops was great. It was a blast getting to know everyone." — Incoming Class of 2026 Scholar

A huge thank you to Meta Nikon Morgan Stanley Sharks Community SAP and our incredible community of donors for making this experience possible.

Welcome to the PCF family, Class of 2026—we can't wait to see where your journey takes you! 🎉

30 scholars. 30 backpacks. Endless possibilities. 🎒✨

This fall, 30 local first-generation, low-income students will begin their college journeys through The Peninsula College Fund. We're calling on our community to help equip them with backpacks filled with school and dorm essentials so they can start college feeling prepared, confident, and supported.

Every donation helps create a memorable Freshman Experience and reminds our scholars that they belong.

Want to help? Shop our Target Wishlist to purchase items directly for scholar backpacks, or make a monetary donation to support remaining essentials and Freshman Experience activities. Links in bio.

Help us send our newest cohort off with everything they need to succeed. 💙

A couple of weeks ago, The Peninsula College Fund, received a $20,000 gift from Intero Cupertino on behalf of the Intero Foundation.

Since 2022, this partnership has helped fuel our growth and expand the support we provide to students each year. At PCF, we do more than fund education—we walk alongside students with mentorship, career readiness, and internship opportunities so they can thrive in college and beyond.

We’re grateful to partner with an organization whose commitment to community impact aligns so closely with our mission.🧡

We're counting down to April 25th!🎉

Thank you to Santa Clara University for sponsoring our 20th Anniversary Gala at Menlo Circus Club and helping make this milestone celebration possible.

Together, we're supporting first-generation college students on their journey to earning their bachelor's degrees and achieving their career dreams.

Let's make it a night of impact and inspiration!✨🧡

A heartfelt thank you to Cerity Partners for supporting The Peninsula College Fund's 20th Anniversary Gala on April 25th!🧡

Because of partners like them, first generation, low-income students are able to pursue their bachelor's degrees and build brighter futures.

We're excited to celebrate together at Menlo Circus Club and continue creating pathways to opportunity!🎓

We're proud to celebrate our 20th Anniversary Gala on April 25th at the Menlo Circus Club with the support of Harmony Capital LLC!🎉

Their partnership helps power life-changing opportunities for low-income, first-generation college students as they earn their bachelor's degrees and take steps toward meaningful careers.

We're grateful to stand alongside organizations like Harmony Capital LLC for a night dedicated to impact, access, and lasting change!🧡

We’re thrilled to welcome our incredible 2026 PCF Scholars! 🎉 Your hard work, resilience, and dedication impressed us, and we can’t wait to see all you’ll achieve. As you begin this exciting new chapter, know that you have a supportive network behind you—mentors, staff, and fellow scholars—cheering you on every step of the way. Here’s to new opportunities, lifelong connections, and a future full of possibilities. Congratulations!

We're counting down to April 25th!🎉

Thank you to Steve & Diana Carter for sponsoring our 20th Anniversary Gala at Menlo Circus Club and helping make this milestone celebration possible.

Together, we're supporting first-generation college students on their journey to earning their bachelor's degrees and achieving their career dreams.

Let's make it a night of impact and inspiration!✨