Lam Research Core Values Scholarship
Offered by Lam Research, administered via East Bay Community Foundation · Free to apply
The Lam Research Core Values Scholarship pays $10,000 over four years to graduating seniors in the Fremont Unified and Livermore Valley Joint Unified school districts. It is one of the few East Bay awards that reaches whole districts rather than a single high school, which matters because Alameda and Contra Costa counties are roughly 2.8 million people and most East Bay scholarship funds are gated to one named school. Applications run in January.
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How hard is the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award.
- Odds
- not published by the provider
- Paperwork
- ~4 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to California residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- More rivalsA five-figure award attracts a bigger field
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of California
- Open to high school seniors
- Must be a graduating senior in Fremont Unified School District or Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Two Oregon districts also participate.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year.
- Applications close
- January 31, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship
How much is the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship worth?
The Lam Research Core Values Scholarship awards $10,000 over four years and is renewable in later years.
When is the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 31, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 31 each year.
Who is eligible for the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of California; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award. What is known: open only to California residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4 hrs of work.
Is the Lam Research Core Values Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Lam Research Core Values Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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