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Scholarship Program 2026-2027
This scholarship program is for children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of paid CRA Contra Costa Chapter members. The selection criteria are based on academics, achievements, personal insights, and future goals. We have a team of judges made up of two Chapter board members, a CRA national representative, an HR retiree, and an educator. Based on prior year giving and the donation from the Graduates Committee, we anticipate awarding five scholarships for $2000 each for this academic year.
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We suggest that you encourage your children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren to apply for one of the scholarships. Applicants that meet the requirements below should apply by submitting their applications by email (preferred) by May 15, 2026.
Students may apply each year they are eligible, but those who have previously been awarded one of our scholarships are not eligible to reapply. The criteria for eligibility are:
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Be a child, grandchild or great grandchild of a dues paying member of the chapter.
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Be age 25 and under.
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Be enrolled, or plan to be enrolled, in the coming school year in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four-year college or university.
We always appreciate your scholarship donations that you can make through Zelle, PayPal, or by check payable to Chevron Retirees Association, P.O. Box 371, Orinda, CA 94563. Since we started the program in 2005, we have awarded over $148,000 to scholarship recipients. We are so proud of all our scholarship recipients, and we are pleased that our members have supported our program. The individuals we support may be future Chevron leaders!
If you have any questions, you can send an email to scholarship@chevronretireescontracosta.org, or by calling Brad McCullough at (925) 348-6707
Scholarship Program Recipients 2026
These are the fantastic scholarship winners for 2026.
Dominic Corbett
Having recently graduated from Davis Senior High School, Dominic will be attending UC San Diego this fall. He will be majoring in Marine Biology at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, following his lifelong passion for the ocean and its inhabitants. With this degree he has two goals: to focus on sustainable conservation efforts, and to research the untapped potential of marine resources for the betterment of humanity. In high school, Dominic was an active member of Student Government. Having held multiple ASB positions, Dominic was the leader of many planning committees and was directly responsible for the success of a variety of events from parades, rallies, talent shows, and sports game student sections to name a few. He was also president of the Ocean Conservation Club, president of DSHS's Theatre Board, president of a school spirit club, and was active in many other school activities.
Kendall Hui
Throughout high school, I have been passionate about giving back to my community. Seeing my rescue dog, Donnie, and my 102-year-old great-grandmother’s happiness together encouraged me to seek opportunities to benefit dogs and seniors. This led me to start a non-profit organization called GrandPaws Blankets, where my high school colleagues and I visit senior centers to create handmade blankets for rescue dogs. I also founded a club at my school called Love and Second Chances where students create blankets for the rescue organization where we adopted our dog from. I played softball for 11 years and volunteered for over 400 hours through the National Charity League. I have been a lifeguard/swim instructor for the Town of Danville the past four summers, a softball umpire for the past five seasons, and used my Mandarin fluency to tutor English learners at my school. In the fall, I will attend the University of Southern California to study Economics and Data Science, where I plan to use my knowledge of business and finance to give back to my community.
Jackie McCarley
My educational and career goals are centered on becoming a math teacher who helps students build confidence and resilience in learning. Although math came naturally to me growing up, I struggled during my transition to high school and realized that success requires persistence, adaptability, and asking for help. That experience changed my perspective on learning and inspired me to support others facing similar challenges. I plan to pursue a degree in mathematics and education so I can create a classroom where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions. Through tutoring peers, I discovered how rewarding it is to help others understand difficult concepts. Long term, I hope to make math more accessible and encourage students to value growth over perfection while developing the confidence to think independently.
Finn Carlson
Finn is a second‑year animal science major at UC Davis, and her long‑term goal is to help people in direct, meaningful ways. Finn entered UC Davis as an animal science major because she's always loved animals, but she realized she admired the support they provide to their owners even more. That realization pushed her to explore healthcare and public health with an open mind so she can find ways to help people. Finn is currently seeking opportunities to support communities through volunteering in hospitals and housing shelters because she wants people to feel heard, respected, and comfortable asking for help. Her next goal is to explore large‑scale public health work, such as disease monitoring in labs, and to take public health courses to guide her path forward.
Kyle Mendonsa
Hello! My name is Kyle Mendonsa and I plan to be an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in the world of hormones and how they coordinate everything across the body. My goal is to empower patients to truly take care of themselves and become strong advocates for their own health and wellness. Outside of my studies, you can usually find me in the kitchen, where I love experimenting with ingredients to create delicious, nourishing dishes. For me, medicine and cooking go hand-in-hand, because managing our health starts with what we use to fuel our bodies. I’m excited to combine my passion for endocrinology and culinary creativity to help people live healthier, happier lives.
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