The Scholarship
The Robert L. Pender Memorial Scholarship was established in 2015 by the owners, management, and friends of the Parkmerced community in San Francisco, CA. Each year, two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to provide tuition and academic expense assistance to students pursuing degrees or certificates in building design, construction, urban planning, or related field(s).
Application Deadlines are:
Scholarships are typically awarded within 45 days of the application deadline.
Robert L. Pender (1924-2011)
Robert L. Pender is remembered for his tireless civil work, leadership, and dedication to San Francisco and national politics. In addition to serving his country in the U.S. Army from December 1942 to December 1944, Robert was also an active member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church for 44 years. Robert was passionate about his community and was a founding member and President Emeritus of the Parkmerced Resident Organization (PRO).
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the Robert L. Pender Memorial Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements at the time of application:
What are the selection criteria?
Robert L. Pender Scholars must demonstrate:
How do I apply?
Applying for the Robert L. Pender Scholarship may take time. Candidates are encouraged to gather the documents they will need to apply and identify a reliable recommender early.
Robert L. Pender Scholars
2020 Scholars
2019 Scholars
2018 Scholars
2017 Scholars
2016 Scholars
2015 Scholars