About the Fund
The Limitless Scholarship Fund was created to support the goals of young women and girls in Monterey County who dream of pursuing a career in a male-dominated industry, but have limited access to resources due to a lack of financial support and career guidance. We provide scholarships, mentorship workshops, career guidance and self-care products to young women and girls from low-income households.
Fund founder, Genevieve Armendariz, was inspired to start the fund by her grandmother, Jaycee Echeverria, who was a mechanic for the City of Salinas.
The Limitless Mentorship and Scholarship Program was created because we believe there should be no barriers that limit people from achieving the greatness they are destined for.
Make a Gift
There are many ways to support The Limitless Scholarship Fund.
- Donate directly and securely online:
- Send checks made payable to “Community Foundation for Monterey County” or “CFMC” with “The Limitless Scholarship Fund” in the memo line. Mail to: 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940
- To make a gift of stock, IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution or other assets, please call the CFMC Office at 831.375.9712.
Donations to The Limitless Scholarship Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) are tax deductible. The CFMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID #94-1615897.
Scholarship Criteria
There is no minimum GPA to apply. The scholarship recipients will be chosen based off of the applicant’s:
Documented financial need
Demonstrated interest in a career in the field of STEAM, technical and vocational trades, automotive industry, aviation, architecture, construction or agriculture
Intent to pursue a degree in the field of a male dominated industry
The applicant must be registered as a student at a Monterey County high school
To claim awarded funds, selected students must enroll in an accredited school of higher education such as a two-year, four-year, or vocational/trade school or certification program.​
Scholarships range up to $2,500 for a 2-year college and $4,000 for a 4-year university. Awards for vocational programs will vary.
All students in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply. That includes students applying through FAFSA and the California DREAM Act.
Applications open annually in January.
Apply
One application through the Community Foundation for Monterey County can qualify students for up to 85 scholarships:
For volunteering information or how to support the scholarship in other ways, visit: www.womenarelimitless.org or view the Facebook or Instagram page.