Eligibility Requirements

• Current or former CEDARS client 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Enrolled in or starting college between July 2021 and April 2022
• Meet the criteria for financial need (Eligible for Federal Pell Grant)

Selection

• Must be submitted by March 15, 2021
• 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?

1. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2. Complete the CEDARS Future Funds Scholarship Form below.