On May 5, 445 hard-working students received scholarships during the San Bernardino Valley College Virtual Scholarship Awards Ceremony. There were 636 scholarships distributed, totaling more than $360,000, with 125 students receiving multiple awards. The San Bernardino Valley College Foundation scholarships are funded by dozens of donors and organizations, with many in honor of former SBVC students, staff, and faculty members.

This year, the largest scholarship award was $1,200. Phylicia Sanchez of the SBVC Foundation said because of the pandemic, some donors increased their award amounts in order to further assist students during this difficult time. SBVC students applied for the scholarships, and were chosen based on a variety of factors, including financial need, academic performance, personal essays, community service, and faculty recommendations.