In 2007 Children's Fund designated $308,000 in foster youth
endowment scholarships to California State University, San Bernardino
and four San Bernardino County Community Colleges. Children's
Fund has also designated funds to support a mentorship program
for foster youth at California State University, San Bernardino.
The scholarships and mentor program are intended to provide
the critical support pieces needed for foster youth from San
Bernardino County between 18-25 years of age, through supporting
academic excellence, self esteem and personal growth
The scholarships are to supply funds to help meet the cost
of education for one school year's college fees, books, expenses,
equipment or class supplies -- for students who meet the following
scholarship criteria:
1) A student who is a foster youth under the jurisdiction of the
San Bernardino County Department of Children's Services or emancipated
Foster Youth from San Bernardino County who is less than 26
years old and enrolled at one of the designated campuses.
2) The student must be pursuing a degree or for
a certificate in an occupational or vocational program.
3) The student must establish financial need based on information
provided on the application for federal aid “FAFSA”
form, and after exhausting all other sources of institutional
support continue to demonstrate a financial need.
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Last Updated June 3, 2008 |
