2020 Scholarship and Mentor Scholarship
PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 02, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST (Midnight) - CLOSED
Description
The SAM Scholarship is intended to help fill the gap in financial need for foster youth participating in the Family Care Network’s Independent Living Program as they pursue a post-secondary education.Requirements
Eligibility:a) Applicant is a resident of San Luis Obispo County; and,
b) Applicant is a high school senior or recent graduate (Class of 2019) but has not yet begun a post-secondary program; or is enrolled in Independent Study; or a student who has earned a GED in 2018-19 or 2019-20 academic year; and,
c) Applicant is a current or former foster youth and participating in the Family Care Network's Independent Living Program; and
d) Applicant has demonstrated financial need, (confirmed through eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant); and,
e) Applicant plans to attend full time (12-15 units) or part-time (6-12 units) at a four year college, community college or vocational program (Career Technical); and,
f) Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Selection Criteria:
a) Potential based on Academic Record; and,
b) The "Grit" displayed by the perseverance to overcome personal challenges in their life related to family, school or community, and other life circumstances; and,
c) Ambition exhibited by the desire to pursue a post-secondary education.
Scholarship Awards:
Four-year College or University: up to $2,500/year
Community College: up to $2,000/year
Career of Technical school (vocational program): $1,200 to $2,000 award range
Total award value will be dependent on recipient’s post-secondary institution and enrollment status, in addition to maintaining monthly contact with assigned Education Navigator.
NOTE : Participation in the mentorship and goal setting process component is a requirement of all recipients.
Renewable
Yes
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