Eligibility Requirements
- Current or former CEDARS client
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Enrolled in or starting college between July 2022 and April 2023
- Meet the criteria for financial need (Eligible for Federal Pell Grant)
Selection
- Must be submitted by April 20, 2022
- CEDARS will notify all applicants by mail
- Scholarships are available in various amounts up to $1,000
- Recipients may re-apply on an annual basis
- Recipients must present award letter to the admissions office at school or their choice
- Funds will be transferred and applied directly to tuition and fees based upon receipt of enrollment verification
Acceptable Use
- Awarded funds can be used for any nonprofit institution regardless of location
- Awarded funds can be used for equipment and materials necessary for a secondary degree, such as laptop, books, CNA classes, tuition, but cannot be used for room and board
Application Form
How do youth apply?
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Complete the CEDARS Future Funds Scholarship Form below.
