Promise Scholars Program at Cañada College

Building 6, Room 112
Phone: (650) 381-3568
Web: canadacollege.edu/promise

The Promise Scholars Program provides first year, fulltime students with a full year of financial resources and academic support. The program includes a scholarship which covers full tuition for one year, student fees and textbooks. Students participating in the Promise Scholars Program receive one-to-one counseling sessions, priority registration and career and professional development opportunities. The program is open to recent high school graduates, or students who have recently completed their GED or adult continuation program.
Program services include:

  • Coverage of college fees for two-three years, which includes the first fall, spring, and summer semesters (enrollment fee, health fee, student rep fee, student union fee, and study body fee).
  • Textbook costs
  • Counselors that help students identify, plan for, and achieve their educational goals.
  • Receive priority registration for courses
  • Workshops and one-to-one counseling to help students find the right career path and build relevant, meaningful professional skills