Educating for Change Scholarship

Supporting incarceration-impacted students.

The Educating for Change Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Joseph Bick and Ms. Stephanie Koop, 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).

The scholarship amount per student will be up to $1,000 per academic term. Scholarships may be used to cover education related costs, including but not limited to tuition and fees, books and other instructional materials, computer equipment, internet access, educational tools, and uniforms. Funds will be awarded twice a year based on verification of student enrollment.

Student Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be either:
(1) A high school senior who plans to attend a California Community College; OR
(2) A student currently enrolled in a California Community College

At the time of application, applicants must have a parent in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
The definition of parent includes biological or adoptive parent, step-parent, foster parent, or legal guardian

Prior to disbursement of scholarship funds, the student must provide proof of enrollment in a California Community College for at least 12 units or maintain an alternate full-time equivalent status

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