{"id":136474,"date":"2026-05-13T23:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T23:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/millions-of-dollars-in-scholarships-are-available-to-high-school-students-heres-how-to-get-funding\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T23:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T23:35:13","slug":"millions-of-dollars-in-scholarships-are-available-to-high-school-students-heres-how-to-get-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/millions-of-dollars-in-scholarships-are-available-to-high-school-students-heres-how-to-get-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Millions of dollars in scholarships are available to high school students. Here’s how to get funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With just one month left until graduation, eligible Los Angeles County high school seniors still have time to claim up to $1,500 in scholarship funds to pay for college, trade school or other education expenses. <\/p>\n

The scholarship is administered through the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program under the State Treasurer’s Office. This is an account program that was created in 2022 to make it easier for students and families to afford higher education and other career programs. <\/p>\n

“These scholarships send a powerful message to families across our state: We believe in our youth, we are investing in their future, and we want every student to know that college or career training is within reach,” California State Treasurer Fiona Ma said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Unlike many other scholarships, students are eligible for funding without submitting an essay, meeting a minimum GPA, or providing letters of recommendation. <\/p>\n

In Los Angeles County, approximately 68% of public high school students are eligible for the scholarship, according to program officials, with more than $465 million in financial aid available nationwide.<\/p>\n

Eligible public school students can receive a one-time scholarship of up to $1,500, while children born in California on or after July 1, 2022 can qualify for scholarship funds of up to $175, which they can receive when they reach college age.<\/p>\n

Here’s how public school seniors can check their eligibility and sign up to claim their scholarship funds. <\/p>\n

What makes a student eligible for a scholarship?<\/h2>\n

Scholarship funds are available to children born in California on or after July 1, 2022, when they turn 17 and enrolled at an accredited institution, or to students who are already enrolled in high school and preparing to attend college or trade school.<\/p>\n

For more information about eligibility for newborns and young children, visit calkids website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Scholarship eligibility for high school students is determined by the California Department of Education. <\/p>\n

To be considered for eligibility a student must:<\/p>\n