Fund Information

GEORGE C. PAPPAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2026 George C. Pappas Scholarship Cycle Now OPEN - Deadline to apply is April 24, 2026

This generous scholarship is made possible by the George C. Pappas Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Solano Community Foundation.

AWARD AMOUNT: two $15,000 (This scholarship will be made in payments of $3,750 in the fall of each academic year, renewable up to four years, for a total award amount of up to $15,000.)

APPLICATION START DATE: March 9, 2026

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: April 24, 2026

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

• Must be a member of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Vallejo, CA
• Must be a U.S. citizen

APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:

• Will have maintained at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) during their high school junior and senior years if planning to attend a four-year college or university
• Will have maintained at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) during their high school junior and senior years if planning to attend a certified vocational or trade school
• Must submit copy of your most recent transcript from your high school office/registrar and it must include Senior Year Fall Semester Grades
• Must submit one academic letter of recommendation from an instructor, teacher, employer, coach, or community member

APPLICANTS WHO ARE RETURNING LEARNERS:

• Must be planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college, university, or certified vocational/trade school
• Must submit one academic letter of recommendation from a community member

ALL APPLICANTS:

• Must demonstrate financial need
• May be awarded for one to four years of study (with annual renewal requirements and payments)
• Must complete a written Essay on the meaning and purpose of the U.S. Constitution: Click here for the Essay Prompt and Evaluation Standards

HOW TO APPLY:
Google Form Scholarship Application for Current High School Seniors
Google Form Scholarship Application for Returning Learners

Note: All Scholarship recipients must complete and return a Student Enrollment Verification Form. Students awarded a renewable scholarship are required to submit a verification form each year, to receive renewal payments.

QUESTIONS: Contact Jennifer Saelee, Grants and Scholarships, at (707)399-3846 or scholarships@solanocf.org

2026 George C. Pappas Scholarship Guidelines