The Saturday Afternoon Club Scholarship 2026

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Click here to go to the Online Scholarship Application

Established in July 1894, The Saturday Afternoon Club stands as one of the oldest continuously operating women’s clubs in the United States. Since its inception over 50 years ago, our Scholarship Fund has been dedicated to empowering and supporting female students at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) as they transition to four-year universities in pursuit of their academic aspirations.

We seek women applicants who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement with an SRJC GPA of 3.5 or above. In considering the most qualified candidates, we will look at academic achievement, leadership qualities, a commitment to community and/or experience balancing work/family responsibilities with academic pursuits.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must identify as female.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is required from SRJC.
• Intended transfer to a four-year university for the upcoming fall semester.
• Demonstration of leadership qualities through academic, extracurricular, employment, and/or community activities.
• Applicants advancing to Round 2 will be asked to provide contact information for two references and must be available for an in-person interview during the week of May 11-15, 2025.

Award Details:

The Saturday Afternoon Club will confer three scholarships, each valued at $1,500, to deserving recipients.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must submit their applications online or postmarked by mail no later than May 1, 2026. Applications received after this date or found incomplete will not be considered.

Notification and Interview Process:

Finalists selected for Round 2 consideration will be notified starting May 7, 2026, asked to provide contact information for two references, and scheduled for an in-person interview between May 11-15, 2026. Winners will be announced by May 22, 2026.

Verification of GPA and college transfer status will be required prior to the disbursement of award funds. 

Note: All applications will be reviewed to ensure compliance with our guidelines. All submissions will be scanned for AI-generated text. If applicants utilize AI-generated text in their submissions, they are encouraged to disclose this information, along with the extent and purpose of its use.

If you feel you meet the criteria and can comply with the guidelines, we invite you to submit your application. Click here to go to the Online Scholarship Application.