
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![]()
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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, school supplies, baby formula and diapers.

Endow-a-Bed
Learn how you can help provide room and board to our students most in need. Help us meet our goal to endow 10 beds.
Sierra College Foundation 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 Closes Another Academic Year Giving Back to Community
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) closes out Academic Year 22-23 with its momentous Scholarship Celebration. The Foundation awarded nearly $350,000 to over 200 local students to help pay for school year 2023-24.
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Sierra College Foundation Receives $125K Hearst Foundation Grant
Sierra College Foundation announced it was awarded its first national grant: a prestigious $125,000 Hearst Foundation Grant to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities integrate into the mainstream economy and maintain an independent lifestyle.
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Sierra College Breaks Ground on Affordable Student Housing with Support from the State of California and Local Donors
Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students. Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds. Through careful planning, the monthly rent for most students will be substantially below market…
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Sierra College Community Packs in for Sneak Peek of New, State-of-the-Art Gym
The 81,000 Square Foot Facility Includes Competition, Training and Classroom Spaces Hundreds of Sierra College students, employees and community supporters gathered to celebrate the first sports competitions held at the college’s new, state-of-the-art gymnasium on the Rocklin campus. The “Pack the Gym” event on Tuesday, Feb. 11 offered a sneak peek of the major modernization…
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Sierra College, Bosch Collaborate to Upskill Associates at Silicon Carbide Fab in Roseville
First Certificates Awarded Under Fast-Track Mechatronics Program Sierra College yesterday awarded certificates of achievement to 10 Bosch associates who recently completed a customized Mechatronics program. The program was designed through collaboration between Sierra and Bosch to help prepare workers with the skills and training that will be needed as Bosch works toward production of the…
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Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents And Then There Were None
Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its spring musical production of the classic muscial comedy, Guys and Dolls.
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