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Sammy Hason, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Amount: $600 Eligibility: High school or undergrad pursuing healthcare (focus on lung disease/rare conditions) Requirements: 400–600 word essay Deadline: February 25, 2026 Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarships (SVCF) Amount: Varies Eligibility: Varies by scholarship (HS seniors, undergrads, re-entry, grad—depends on fund) Requirements: Apply through SVCF’s online system (varies by scholarship) Deadline: Most
1. Joieful Connections Scholarship Amount: $25,000 total (5 winners, $5,000 each) Eligibility: High school senior with a developmental and/or intellectual disability Requirements: Essay responses to prompt questions Deadline: February 15, 2026 2. Harvest Scholarship for Women Dreamers Amount: $600 (1 winner) Eligibility: Female-identifying high school senior or undergraduate student Requirements: 400–600 word essay about your “Pie in the Sky” goal (what spa
Imposter syndrome can affect anyone, and it can especially feel difficult in high school when expectations feel higher than ever. Have you ever caught yourself thinking: “I shouldn’t be here.” “I don’t belong.” “What if they realize I’m not as good as they think?” If these thoughts show up in new environments or after big accomplishments, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome. What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the feeling that your success “doesn’t count”