REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Recognition of the Recipients of the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholarship Program in Partnership with Mission College
Report
BACKGROUND
On June 7, 2022, the City of Santa Clara City Council unanimously approved the Silicon Valley Power Sustainable Futures Scholarship Fund (SVPSF) aimed at providing scholarships to future leaders in sustainability, clean energy, and related fields. The goal of the program is to develop a pipeline of strong, diverse future leaders in sustainability and clean energy sectors.
The innovative, five-year program with Mission College is funded by a $125,000 grant from Silicon Valley Power (SVP) and is designed to expose students to skill sets that allow them to compete for emerging green jobs. The skill requirements in the green jobs sector are expanding rapidly, particularly in the Bay Area, where energy, sustainability and climate drivers are leading the way in accelerating this field. Selected students use the funds to attend and receive advanced opportunities at Mission College. Selected students will use the funds to attend and receive advanced opportunities at Mission College.
DISCUSSION
On May 27, 2025, the City Council will recognize the following SVP Sustainable Futures Program scholarship recipients:
1. Adrienne De Fanti, Marine Biology - continuing at Mission College
2. Duc Nguyen, Nuclear Engineering - transferring to UC Berkeley
3. Tanner Ngo, Environmental Science - transferring to UC Berkeley
4. Phuong Bao Ngoc Nguyen, Public Relations - continuing at Mission College
5. Hoang Oanh Le, Social Work
6. An Chi Pham , Business Analytics
7. Jissel Alvarez, Communication and Environmental Studies - continuing at Mission College
8. Paulina Valencia, Vocational Nursing
9. Hieu Pham, Social Work - continuing at Mission College
10. Vincent Herrera, Computer Networking/Cybersecurity - transferring to Western Governors University
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