The Pedrozzi Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Jerrod Chapman Marshall Memorial Scholarship, established in honor of a beloved Pedrozzi Young Scholar, Jerrod. This scholarship will be awarded in 2027 and will support a student pursuing a career-training degree or certification at a community college or vocational program. Jerrod Chapman Marshall, a [...]
We're excited to announce the launch of the Pedrozzi Scholars and Alumni LinkedIn Group! Many past and current scholars have expressed interest in connecting with fellow recipients, and this group provides the perfect space to build those connections. Whether you want to: Learn about other Pedrozzi scholars' experiences Share personal or professional updates Expand your [...]
The Pedrozzi Foundation is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone—awarding more than 2,000 scholarships to Livermore students since the Foundation was established in 2008. The Foundation was created through the visionary legacy gift of Mario Pedrozzi, whose generosity established a lasting commitment to expanding educational opportunities for local students. His belief in the transformative power [...]
The Pedrozzi Foundation was proud to participate in this year’s Livermore Rodeo Parade as part of the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance (TVNPA) nonprofit contingent. TVNPA was honored as the recipient of the Community Service Award, and we were delighted to join fellow nonprofit organizations in celebrating the spirit of service that makes our community so special. [...]
The Pedrozzi Foundation recently awarded $505,000 in scholarships to 112 Livermore students. Isabel Roy is graduating from Livermore High School and heading to UC San Diego to prepare for medical school. She shared, “I feel incredibly honored and grateful to be named a Pedrozzi Scholar. This recognition validates the hard work I’ve put into [...]
On May 22, we proudly celebrated a major milestone as 10 Pedrozzi Young Scholars from the 2019 cohort graduated from high school. Eight scholars graduated from Granada High School and two graduated from Livermore High School. Seven years ago, these students were recognized for their academic achievement, dedication, and hard work as 5th graders at [...]
Want an easy way to support The Pedrozzi Foundation and have fun doing it? Join us April 25 at Las Positas College for the LPC Run for Higher Education & Tri-Valley Nonprofits. Every registration helps local nonprofits. When you sign up, choose Pedrozzi Foundation and help power our mission! Every step counts. A portion of [...]
CONNECT Youth Program: STEM in Action with Pillars of Tech The CONNECT Youth Program recently hosted its third session, welcoming 35 middle school students—including 27 PYS students and 8 students from the READY program—for an engaging, hands-on STEM experience led by Pillars of Tech. Pillars of Tech is a group of local high school students [...]
The 2026 Pedrozzi Scholarship applications are now open. Livermore students pursuing college and career training are encouraged to apply. Eligible applicants must be graduates of the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, and may be high school seniors, college students or older adults pursuing college degrees or career training certification. Applications can be accessed here and [...]
The Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance’s 5th Annual Power of Giving: A Night of Inspiration was a wonderful celebration of the local nonprofit organizations—and the dedicated employees, volunteers, donors, and community partners who support their work. The Pedrozzi Foundation is proud to share that our Executive Director, Carolyn Siegfried, was honored as the 2025 Impact Maker – [...]
Thank you to the Pedrozzi Scholar alumni who joined us for our first Pedrozzi Alumni Networking Event on November 26 at the First Street Alehouse in downtown Livermore. We were thrilled by the strong turnout and the opportunity to bring so many alumni together. Attendees reconnected with old friends and formed new connections while [...]
A heartfelt thank you to the Livermore Heritage Guild for highlighting Mario Pedrozzi in their latest newsletter. We appreciate you sharing his story, his generosity, and his lasting impact on our community. We’re grateful for your commitment to preserving local history and honoring Mario’s legacy. Follow the link below to read the full article. [...]
Introducing the CONNECT Youth Program — a collaborative initiative between the Rotary Club of Livermore and the Pedrozzi Foundation. The Pedrozzi Foundation already supports students at Junction Avenue K-8 through the Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) program, while the Rotary Club of Livermore supports students through the READY Program. To expand support for students in both [...]
The Pedrozzi Foundation is proud to announce the addition of the Transfer Pathway Scholarship, a new initiative beginning this year designed to further support local students pursuing higher education through the community college transfer route. The Transfer Pathway Scholarship allows community college scholarship recipients to continue receiving Pedrozzi funding when they transfer to a four-year [...]
We are excited to announce that our Tool Apprenticeship Scholarship eligibility has been expanded! To be eligible, applicants must be graduates of LVJUSD and be entering into an accredited California apprenticeship program. No minimum high school GPA required. A list of potential apprenticeship programs can be accessed HERE, however this list may not include all eligible [...]
The Pedrozzi Young Scholars (PYS) and their families participated in Livermore's Community Service Day, a collaborative event hosted by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, and the City of Livermore to enhance and beautify the community through volunteer projects. Once again, the Pedrozzi Young Scholars made us [...]
This summer, Pedrozzi Scholar and Kim Cupps Memorial STEM Scholarship recipient Katherine Meezan is making a meaningful impact as the Livermore Lab Foundation’s Kim Cupps Fellow. Through her fellowship, Katherine is working in the Materials Engineering Division at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), focusing on Direct Ink Write (DIW) additive manufacturing with polymers. Her project involves [...]
The popular Music in the Orchard summer concert series is back for its 12th year! The event is held at the Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort and Spa in Livermore. Guests can bring chairs and blankets and relax while listening to live music and enjoying the summer sun. A portion of all sales will support [...]
The Pedrozzi Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $448,500 in scholarships to 128 local students pursuing education through vocational training programs, community colleges, and universities nationwide. This year’s community college recipients include students preparing to enter the workforce upon certification in their chosen fields, as well as those planning to transfer to four-year [...]
The newest Pedrozzi Young Scholars were excited to be recognized at the Bankhead Theater in downtown Livermore for the Foundation’s Annual Recognition Event. Fifteen 5th-graders from Marylin Avenue STEAM Academy were selected for being model students with strong academic accomplishments. The Pedrozzi Young Scholar Program promotes equity in opportunity for high achieving students by providing [...]
