# Bryan Potts Scholarship

> Up to $10,000 from Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Most scholarships open in December and close in March..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/bryan-potts-scholarship
- Provider: Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $10,000
- Deadline: Most scholarships open in December and close in March.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://www.sacregcf.org/students/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Bryan Potts Scholarship, administered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Rio Americano High School who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Eligible applicants must enroll at an accredited educational institution and demonstrate a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5. Candidates must also exhibit financial need and embody the personal characteristics of Bryan Potts. 

To apply, students must create an account on the provider's online scholarship portal and complete a general application to receive personalized recommendations. Most scholarships through the foundation open in December and close in March. The application process requires submitting a high school transcript, personal essays, and references. Because this is a need-based program, applicants must also provide financial documentation, which can include a submission summary report from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act report. Recipients may receive up to $10,000 to help cover their higher education expenses.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- College types: 4-year college
- Must be a graduating senior at Rio Americano High School. Must attend an accredited educational institution in a field of study leading to a baccalaureate degree. Must demonstrate Bryan’s personal characteristics.

## How to apply

Complete the general application on the foundation's scholarship portal and submit the specific application along with financial need documentation.

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