Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship Fund

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must reside in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz County in California.
  2. Must be of Hispanic heritage.
  3. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  4. Must be a high school senior at the time of application.
  5. This award is for U.S. students.
  6. Must be planning to major in architecture.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for Hispanic high school seniors who are residents of Santa Clara or Santa Cruz County in California. Applicants must plan to major in architecture or a related field.

Application requirements for the Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship Fund are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Portfolio
  • Digital samples
Additional Information: The American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter, or AIASCV, works in conjunction with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to provide this scholarship. Funds are intended to assist with the education of future architecture professionals. The Leo and Trinidad Sanchez Scholarship is provided each year to a Hispanic student in Santa Clara or Santa Cruz Counties in California who hopes to pursue a higher education in architecture. Selection and notification of recipient(s) will be made within one month of the deadline date.

Award Amount: Up to $4,500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $4,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Additional information about this award can be found online at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation website and at the American Institute of Architects Santa Clara Valley Chapter (AIASCV) website using the link provided. To be considered for this award, students must submit a completed application form as well as the following documentation: a portfolio of work and graphic materials that demonstrate the applicant's design abilities and independent design efforts; at least three images of portfolio work submitted digitally; a written statement of personal goals related to a career in architecture; two letters of recommendation from teachers and/or practicing professional architects; and a completed applicant information sheet. The portfolio and recommendation letters must be submitted online no later than the deadline date. Digital photo and all other electronic supporting documents must be attached to the application and may not exceed 24 MB.
About Silicon Valley Community Foundation:
Contact Information: April Becerra, Scholarship Manager
Address: 325 South 1st St. Suite 100 San Jose, California 95113

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