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California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth

Direct application

Up to $4,500

Eligibility

Demographics
Foster care
Location
California
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

California current or former foster youth who were wards of the court between ages 16 and 18 and have not reached age 26 by July 1 of the award year may apply for the California Chafee Grant.

Recipients must be enrolled at least half time at an eligible California or out-of-state college, university, or career/technical school and making satisfactory academic progress. Awards provide up to $4,500 based on available funding.

Submit a one-time Chafee application plus an annual FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by July 31. Participants may receive aid for up to five years total.

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What else to submit

  • One-time Chafee application
  • Annual FAFSA or California Dream Act Application
  • Must enroll at an eligible California or out-of-state college, university, or career/technical school.
  • Aid may be received for up to five years total, subject to available funding.