Every Dollar Goes to Students
Donations to the Ubuntu Scholarship Program help remove financial barriers, support student growth, and expand access to opportunity within our community. Every contribution, large or small, plays a meaningful role.
We are committed to transparency, care, and responsible stewardship. Every dollar of support goes to students; all costs and expenses of operating our program are paid directly by our committee members.
Make A Contribution
With your support, we can continue supporting our scholars. Please fill out the form below to make a donation that will expand our scholar's access to educational opportunities that align with their life goals.
Write your check
Make your check payable to the
Menlo-Atherton High School Alumni Association.
In the memo line, write Ubuntu to ensure your donation is directed to the Ubuntu Scholarship Program.
Mail your donation to:
MAHSAA, attn: Vice President
301 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Receive your receipt
Receipt letters for income tax purposes are promptly provided upon request, confirming your contribution and its impact.
Ubuntu awards are funded to the student's college account, over a four-year college career based on satisfactory progress toward graduation. 100% of donations go to students; all expenses associated with the program are covered by committee members.
Tax Information
Deductibility
Donations made to the Ubuntu Scholarship Program are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax receipt letters are promptly provided as necessary.
Program Administration
The Ubuntu Scholarship Program is administered by the Ubuntu Scholarship Committee.
Documentation & Questions
If you have questions related to donations, please send us a message here.
6 Ways to Support Scholars
Financial Support
Direct contributions that fund student scholarships and educational opportunities.
Community Partnerships
Organizations or individuals collaborating to expand opportunities, resources, or programming.
Monthly or Sustained Giving
Recurring contributions that help the program plan and support students consistently.
Advocacy, Surveys, or Petitions
Participating in our surveys, petitions, or community feedback that help shape and strengthen the program.
Volunteer Time & Skills
Supporting students through mentorship, event support, or professional skills.
Spreading the Word
Helping spread awareness about the Ubuntu Scholarship Program within schools, families, and communities.
How Your Support Makes An Impact
Supporting Students Directly
Support helps sustain the scholarship and allows the committee to respond to student priorities as they arise, not just at one moment in time.
Support is used to:
Maintain consistent, multi-year scholarship support for students
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Provide individualized guidance and assistance based on each student's situation
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Connect students to community-based resources and opportunities
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These supports are intentionally designed to help students build the confidence, preparation, and clarity desired to successfully complete the scholarship application process.
Supporting Responsible Stewardship
All support is stewarded with care and accountability, guided by student lived realities and community priorities.
How decisions are made:
Student goals come first and administrative overhead is taken out of the equation
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On a case by case basis, grounded in each student’s real situation instead of formulas
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Support is shaped with community input and lived experience working with families
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Funds are always used 100% for student scholarships, while additional guidance and program support are provided by committee members at no cost to the program.