Å®ÓÅapp Announces 2024-2025 Educating for Change Scholarship

Jan 03, 2025
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The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC), in partnership with Å®ÓÅapp's Student Financial Services Office, is excited to announce the availability of the 2024-2025 Educating for Change Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to California Community College students who have a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Award: Maximum $500 per semester

Application Period: January 3, 2025 – January 31, 2025

Please note: Funds are limited, and the scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of recipients will depend on the number of applicants, with recipients selected through a lottery system.

Qualification Requirements:

  • Enrollment in a California Community College
  • At the time of application, the student must have a parent in prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The term "parent" includes a biological or adoptive parent, step-parent, foster parent, or legal guardian.
  • The student must be enrolled in at least 12 units. Å®ÓÅapp will verify enrollment at the time of disbursement.

The application and additional scholarship requirements are available at . Completed applications should be submitted in person to the Student Financial Services Office or via email to alexis.urena@rcc.edu.

For more information, contact Å®ÓÅapp's Student Financial Services Office at (951) 222-8617 or visit www.rcc.edu.

Å®ÓÅapp Å®ÓÅapp
Å®ÓÅapp (Å®ÓÅapp) is dedicated to offering accessible, high-quality education and services to students throughout the Riverside area. As a leader in providing innovative programs and resources, Å®ÓÅapp supports student success, achievement, and the broader community.