Following three successful years, Las Positas College (LPC) is excited to announce the return of its President's Scholars Program this fall. This prestigious scholarship and educational opportunity aims to attract, support, and recognize the “best of the best” from among the diverse local high school students in the community.

The program provides selected students with a range of benefits, including full tuition for up to two years, a $1,000 annual textbook stipend, complimentary parking permits each term, and personal use of a new laptop computer. In addition, scholars join a distinguished cohort of students and engage in meaningful community service and leadership activities.

“We are delighted to once again offer this opportunity to twenty exceptional and highly motivated local high school students,” said LPC President Dr. Dyrell Foster. “The President’s Scholars Program reflects our commitment to fostering academic excellence, leadership, and service among students from diverse backgrounds. Our current cohort has shown tremendous promise and continues to represent this program—and Las Positas College—with pride.”

Participants in the program serve as college ambassadors, receive personalized letters of recommendation from the president, and are honored at LPC's commencement ceremonies. Scholars are also eligible to join the Las Positas Honors Transfer Program, designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions while cultivating their social and intellectual growth.

“This program has been a transformative experience for me,” said current participant Kerlyn Diaz. “It’s not just the financial support—it’s the incredible sense of community, access to academic resources, and inspiration to pursue my goals. I’m excited to see how this journey shapes my future.”

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for the President’s Scholars Program, applicants must:

• Be high school seniors (class of 2025) in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA from one of the following districts:
• Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
• Dublin Unified School District
• Castro Valley Unified School District
• Pleasanton Unified School District
• San Ramon Unified School District
• Lammersville Unified School District
• Tracy Unified School District
• Apply for admission to Las Positas College for the Fall 2025 semester
• Commit to enrolling full-time (at least 12 units per term) while pursuing an associate degree with the intent to transfer to a four-year college or university
• Be a California Resident for 12 months (365 days)
• Complete the President’s Scholars Program application

About Las Positas College
Las Positas College currently enrolls nearly 8,500 day and evening students. The College offers a curriculum for students seeking career preparation, transfer to a four-year college or university, or personal enrichment. The College provides university transfer classes, retraining classes for those in need of employment or career advancement, a first-time educational opportunity for many adults, enrichment classes for those seeking a broader perspective, and career and technical training for those entering the technical and paraprofessional workforce. Las Positas College excels in helping students transfer to the University of California system, the California State University system, and other four-year institutions. Las Positas College is a learning-centered institution focused on excellence and student success and is fully committed to supporting all Tri-Valley residents in their quest for education and advancement.