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Scholarship Program

The California Legislative Central Coast Caucus Foundation (CLCCCF) is pleased to invite California Central Coast students from the following counties to apply for an educational scholarship of $3,000: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura. At least one scholarship will be awarded to a student in each county.

Eligibility

To be eligible for scholarship consideration, prospective candidates must meet the following requirements: 

  • Students who consider the California Central Coast their home in one of the following counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura.
  • Be a full-time student (undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing at an accredited college or university, OR
  • Be a graduating high school senior with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0
  • Submit a completed application along with all required supplementary documents by the application deadline. 

The following information must be submitted online for consideration:

  • Completed Application
  • Signed Visual/Audio Image Release Form in case you are chosen as a recipient
  • Resume
  • Two Recommendation Letters
  • School Transcript (Official or Unofficial)
  • Acceptance letter to the school student  will attend during the next school year (for prospective undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students)

Please note: 

  • Items submitted separately will not be considered
  • If you are selected to receive a scholarship, a photo/headshot will be required for promotional materials and must be received in order for your scholarship to be disbursed. 

Key Dates

  • APRIL 10, 2025 – Application Available (scroll down to find application)
  • May 31, 2025 – Deadline for Submission of Applications
  • All applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm PST on MAY 31, 2025
  • Late applications will NOT be accepted
  • Paper applications will NOT be accepted
  • JULY 2025 – Notification Emailed to Scholarship Recipients (recipients will be posted online and shared with press by July 15 or asap afterwards)

NOTE: Due to the large number of expected applications, ONLY scholarship recipients will receive a notification from the CLCCCF.

Please check our Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Scholarship Program