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POE is a flexible and personal scholarship program. We look forward to getting to know you through your application. If you feel the application doesn't ask about an important part of your life, please add it at the end of your essay. Our goal is to get to know you.


POE applications are all open!  The deadline for 2024 applications is February 28th! 
Application #1 - POE SF Peninsula

  • To apply to POE SF Peninsula, you must attend one of the following high schools: Carlmont, Castilleja,  Eastside Prep, Everest,  Gunn, Menlo-Atherton, Paly, San Mateo High School, Sequoia, Summit, Woodside
  • For 2024, applications must be submitted by February 28, 2024. Generally, late applications are not accepted. However, if an applicant has extenuating circumstances, please send an email to carol@poescholarships.org.

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Application #2 - POE South Bay

  • To apply to POE South Bay, you must attend one of the following high schools: Los Gatos High School, Pioneer High School, Lincoln High School or Independence High School
  • For 2024, applications must be submitted by February 28, 2024. Application will be open Oct 21, 2023. Generally, late applications are not accepted. However, if an applicant has extenuating circumstances, please send an email to POESouthBay@poescholarships.org.

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Application #3 - POE Mid-Atlantic

  • To apply to POE Mid-Atlantic, you must attend one of the following high schools: Wakefield High School, Justice High School, and St. Michaels High School
  • For 2024, applications must be submitted by February 28, 2024. Generally, late applications are not accepted. However, if an applicant has extenuating circumstances, please send an email to carolann@4smallwoods.com.

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Application #4 - POE Community College Transfer Applicants

  • To apply to the POE Community College Scholarship, you must be applying to TRANSFER to a UC for Fall 2024 and attend one of the following community colleges: Canada College, De Anza College, Foothill College, CSM, Skyline. (This is NOT for high school students who are applying to community college, it is for current community college students applying to TRANSFER to a 4-year college.)
  • For 2024, applications must be submitted by February 28, 2024. Generally, late applications are not accepted. However, if an applicant has extenuating circumstances, please send an email to carol@poescholarships.org.

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