
Local Student Scholarships
Each year, as part of its Eye on the Future Project, SVWC asks the Language Arts teachers at each of the five local high schools to nominate one junior/senior for scholarship selection. Students are invited to submit an essay describing why they would benefit from attending the Conference, and a panel made up of SVWC staff & board members then chooses three of those students to receive full Conference passes, which include all talks, breakouts, and meals.
Students chosen demonstrate academic excellence and a true love of learning, along with a desire to share their knowledge with others, giving us all hope for a better future. The recipients are also chosen based on the belief that hearing SVWC talks by important literary thinkers will help develop and shape the students as they embark on a future path and evolve into important voices for humanity.

Fulfillment Fund Scholarships
In conjunction with the Fulfillment Fund, a Los Angeles nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the performance and potential of young people, SVWC offers scholarships to six remarkable young adults, who have been chosen through a competitive selection process.
The Fulfillment Fund works to make college a reality for students growing up in educationally and economically under-resourced communities. Its services build pathways to college, help students navigate educational barriers, create life-changing support networks, and empower future leaders.
Other Scholarships
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, SVWC is also proud to offer two local scholarships each year. A full pass, under the Barbara and Jim Cimino Scholarship, is awarded annually to the Executive Director of The Community Library. In addition, a full pass is awarded each year to a local teacher through the Gary Hunt Scholarship in his memory.