The Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Program enhances college access through scholarships and networking opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing sustainability-focused studies and careers. Santa Clara University selects a cohort of undergraduate students each year for scholarships. This program is made possible through a generous grant from Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara’s municipal electric utility.
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Civil Engineering
Previous School: Foothill College
Dylon is committed to inspiring other Black and Brown students to pursue careers in STEM fields. As an Elevate Tutoring Fellow, he offers support on STEM subjects to underserved K-12 students.
Scholar from 2024-present
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Major: Communication
Previous School: Homestead HS
Hope is a Communications Associate at Climate Resilient Communities and was also a Voices Fellow at the Asian American Journalists Association. She aspires to pursue a career in environmental journalism.
Scholar from 2023-present
Jesus Cruz ('26) is majoring in Environmental Science. Originally from San Jose, Jesus plans to study business and use his talents to grow his family’s landscaping company. He is a LEAD Peer Educator, providing peer-to-peer support for first generation college students. He is also a Financial Advisor for the Latino Business Student Association.
Scholar from 2022-present
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Environmental Studies
Previous School: De Anza College
Mikias would like to take the knowledge he gains from his studies back to his home country of Ethiopia. He is affiliated with Sigma Lambda Beta, a multicultural fraternity.
Scholar from 2023-present
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Environmental Science
Previous School: Bellarmine College Prep
Uriel is interested in pursuing a career in environmental conservation. In 2024, he began working at the Forge Garden, first as a summer intern and then as an apprentice.
Scholar from 2022-present
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Sustainability
Previous School: Mission College
Amy aims to pursue a career as a sustainability consultant to make a positive impact in the world. In 2024, she received the SCU Student Sustainability Champion Award for her active support of the Sustainability Playbooks Program.
Scholar from 2022-2024
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
Major: Environmental Studies
Minors: Sustainability; Ethnic Studies
Previous School: DeAnza College
Yajaira hopes to pursue an environmental career focusing on accessibility and equity in marginalized communities, as well as an MBA in Corporate Sustainability. Her senior capstone project focused on water contamination in the Central Valley.
Scholar from 2022-2024
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minors: Sustainability; Innovation, Design, & Entrepreneurship
Previous School: De Anza College
William is interested in robotics, urban architecture, and transportation. He wishes to help the world through innovation by fusing efficiency and sustainability to work towards a better future.
Scholar from 2022-2025