The Foundation for Education is currently accepting scholarship applications from seniors:
in alternative education/continuation schools,
and/or students with special needs
who attend a career technical school, community college, or university in the Fall.
In 2024, the Foundation for Education provided twenty-seven $500 Foundation for Education scholarships, 4 Higher Ed Week Scholarships, and 1 UCSD Academic Connections Scholarship.
By offering scholarships to students in alternative education/continuation schools and students with special needs, the Foundation for Education hopes to increase college access and success for some of Imperial County’s most vulnerable students.
Scholarships may be used for the payment of tuition, academic fees, room and board, and the purchase of educational materials, books, or equipment.
Students who wish to apply may submit a personal essay along with a completed application, two letters of recommendation, and their high school transcript.
The SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WINDOW is now closed
and will open in December 2024.
Meet Some of our PAST Foundation for Education Scholarship Recipients
Academic Connections Scholarship
Each year, the Foundation for Education sponsors a student enrolled in an alternative education/continuation school, or a student with special needs to attend the Academic Connections Program. Students will have the opportunity to stay on campus for 3 weeks and will participate in activities in the afternoon, early evening, and weekends. These activities include sports, arts and crafts, music, dances, talent shows, and more. Participating students earn 6 college-prep units upon completion of the program!
Students from 9th through 12th grade (at least 14 years old before the program starts) enrolled in an alternative education/continuation school or part of a Special Education program are encouraged to apply.