You may have your tuition, fees, and books covered, but there's much more to pay for to get the full university experience.
Not knowing where you're going to live or where your next meal will come from greatly diminishes your ability to prosper — this is where we help.
The Sharer Foundation Scholarship provides meaningful financial and programmatic support to exceptional community college transfer students to allow them to have a full college experience as they earn their bachelor's degree.
With reduced financial pressure, our scholars can pursue their studies with focus and optimism. Alongside a cohort of peers with similar backgrounds, feelings of isolation are replaced with affiliation and belonging, paving the path to successful personal and professional lives in school and after graduation.
The Sharer Foundation Scholarship seeks exceptional students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and a goal-oriented career plan in business or STEM.
We believe in giving back to a country that has given us so much, and that financial burden should not be a barrier to success for students with grit, talent, and leadership potential.
Our mission is to help well-deserving California community college transfer students prosper during college, earn their bachelor's degrees, and succeed after graduation.
2015
Year Established
16k
Awarded Per Student
220+
Student Recipients to Date
Amanda Kristanto
UC San Diego
"Being a Sharer Scholar has been one of the most significant opportunities I’ve had the honor to receive. The resources provided, along with the invaluable connections I’ve made, have truly propelled my career and greatly enhanced my college experience. It’s been an incredible journey that has helped me grow both personally and professionally."
Steven Wilson
UC Berkeley
"Thank you for establishing this program because it honestly will be what I remember the most from my UC undergrad experience. Even during this time of hardship, I continue to feel a part of a wonderful community that is there for me when I need it."
Nicole Bernal
CSU Northridge
“I am deeply grateful for the Sharer Scholar Program. Not only did it ease the financial burden of my education, but this program guided and supported me through the remainder of my academic journey by connecting me with other peers and resources. This program truly inspires me to continue making a positive impact in my community and beyond.”
Students transferring to University of California Berkeley
Community college graduates who reside in California and have been admitted to UC Berkeley.
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Students transferring from Santa Monica College
Santa Monica College graduates who reside in California and have been admitted to any University of California or CA State University.
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Students transferring from El Camino College
El Camino College graduates who reside in California and have been admitted to any University of California or CA State University.
ApplyLaura Steffen has been leading the Sharer Education Foundation since 2021. She administers the Sharer Scholars Program through partnerships with multiple institutions to help well-deserving community college transfer students prosper during college, earn their bachelor's degree, and succeed after graduating by landing a job in the world of commerce. In her work, Laura explores future partnerships and designs for expansion of the program for the Sharer family. She is passionate about helping students achieve their dreams through education.
Prior to joining the Sharer Education Foundation, Laura spent nearly 14 years at the Daniels Fund where she served as VP, Scholarship Program, managing the selection process and the annual orientation conference for the Daniels Scholarship Program. Out of college, Laura spent seven years teaching and coaching high school students at Kent Denver School in Colorado.
Laura currently serves as Director of Strategy for Transfer Nation. She also served on the board of the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) for nine years where she chaired the Research and Advocacy Committee.
She holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Middlebury College.
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