Johnnie B Blanding Scholarship Fund

The Johnnie B. Blanding Scholarship Fund gives out two $5,000 scholarships each year. Recipients receive $2,500 during fall semester and $2,500 in the spring semester. Scholarships are renewable up to 4 years, with proper request for renewal.the Blanding Scholarship is offered to students who:1. Are a senior in high school, with a home address in the san francisco bayview neighborhood.2. Have a 3.0 gpa (lower would be considered if there are extenuating circumstances)3. Is able to articulate involvement in extracurricular activities and/or work experience.4. Write a 300 word essay, explaining how the Scholarship will help them reach their goals.5. Submit 2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from someone other than a family member. )to be considered for Scholarship renewal, the student must meet the following minimal criteria:1. Maintain a 2.5 gpa2. Write a 100 word request for Scholarship renewal, giving an overview of their educational activities.

During 2023 the foundation awarded sixteen scholarships each comprised of payments of $2,500 per semester for a total of $40,000 to nine students.