The Curry Award for Girls and Young Women is awarded to young women who are self-motivated, need financial support and attempt to achieve despite tremendous obstacles. The selection committee also considers circumstances related to possible ethnic or racial discrimination, physical disability or the choice of a nontraditional area of study. To be eligible, applicants must be a current resident of San Mateo County, preference will be given to residents of East Palo Alto, East Menlo Park, Redwood City and San Mateo. Applicants must be current graduating high school seniors, graduates or G.E.D. certificate holders; and preference will be given to students who attend(ed) East Palo Alto Academy, East Side College Prep, Menlo Atherton, Sequoia, Carlmont and San Mateo high schools. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation together with their application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.