Sierra College Foundation
Students Are Our Future. Invest in Them.
Sierra College Foundation is committed to aligning with Sierra College’s vision: Student success for all while closing the equity and achievement gaps. Students often struggle, and financial limitation is the biggest hurdle to student success. Help our students overcome this hurdle by donating today.
Each year, Sierra College Foundation is able to award more than $300,000 in scholarships because of your donations. To our students, this money means more than free tuition. It means more time that they are able to spend focusing on their their studies and their families. Learn how you can make an impact in students' lives.Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director
Happening Now
President’s Circle
The President’s Circle offers a unique opportunity to join a special group of donors to raise unrestricted funds for the college’s areas of greatest need.
Basic Needs
We’re collecting items for the Basic Needs Center, including food, hygiene items, and school supplies.
Endow-a-Bed
Learn how you can help provide room and board to our students most in need.
Sierra College Foundation’s Novel Support in Advancing Student Success Featured on Podcast
Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director, recently sat down with broadcaster-turner-podcaster Jeff Holden on “The Non Profit Podcast Network.” Topics of conversation included:
- Community support for Sierra College
- Programs that support college student success
- Empowering community support of campus student housing
- Expanding community college workforce opportunities
- Supporting basic needs for college students
Make an Impact
Sierra College Foundation offers a variety of ways to help our students meet their needs. Give back to the community in any way you can.
Impact Programs to Support
Sierra College Foundation provides numerous opportunities to meet your philanthropic goals. See how your generosity can help meet our students’ needs.
Active Fundraising Groups
Join our active fundraising groups to meet others while supporting a specific program or cause that sparks your interests.
Ways to Give
Sierra College Foundation offers a full-range of giving options to help support our students, programs and services at Sierra College.
Sierra College Foundation News
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Sierra College Foundation Wins $198K Federal Grant to Help Students Enter Growing Cybersecurity Field
Grant Will Fund Expansion of New Placer Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Collaborative The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded the Sierra College Foundation with a new $198,000 grant designed to increase opportunities for local students to break into the high-demand field of cybersecurity and help area employers meet their…
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Sierra College Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from the Bosch Community Fund
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) received a $100,000 grant from the Bosch Community Fund to its Career Technical Education (CTE) Support Fund. The grant will support associated costs with certification fees, microcontroller kits, development material, software, protective gear, tools, entry and travel fees for STEM competitions, project supplies for STEM Clubs and more. In 2023, Bosch…
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Sierra College Foundation Raises Nearly $3 Million for Local Students
Student Scholarships, Endow-A-Bed Program and Basic Needs Center All Receive Funding Sierra College Foundation (SCF) closes out Academic Year 23-24 by awarding nearly $350,000 in scholarships to over 200 local students to help pay for school, as well as living costs such as rent, utilities, gas and food. As an organization, SCF serves as the…
All Sierra College News
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Sierra College President Receives Statewide Award for Distinguished Community College Leadership
The Award Honors Leadership and Significant Contributions to the Local Community, Economy, Workforce and Equitable Access to Higher Education Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan has been honored with the Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award by the Association of California Community College Administrators (ACCCA) for transformational community college leadership and significant contributions to the local community,…
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Sierra Writers Conference Celebrates 10 Years in 2025
This Year’s Conference Offers a Powerful Exploration of Writing Ecosystems The Sierra Writers Conference proudly marks its 10th anniversary in 2025, continuing its tradition of fostering creativity, inspiration, and community among writers. This year’s theme, Ecosystems, highlights the interconnectedness of writers, their craft, and the environments—both natural and social—that shape their work. The Sierra Writers…
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Sierra College President Receives ‘Community Partner’ Honor from International Economic Development Council
Award Recognizes Collaboration and Leadership Sierra College Superintendent/President Willy Duncan has been honored with the “Community Partner Award” by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for collaboration and leadership in the areas of economic growth, workforce development and education to help build lasting prosperity in Placer County and the greater Sacramento region. “Economic development thrives…
About Us
Since 1973, Sierra College Foundation has supported students by funding their pursuits of higher education and providing resources to help guide them toward success while assisting thousands of donors in fulfilling their philanthropic desires.
Gifts to Sierra College Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The contribution deductible for tax purposes is limited to the amount that exceeds the value of any goods and services received by the donor. Tax ID #23-7241877