This award is available for California high school seniors and current bachelors, associate, graduate, or occupational certificate students. Students must be a trauma survivor or impacted by trauma as a family member or friend. There are no limitations on the specific form or type of trauma the student has been impacted by.

Three recipients will be selected based off of the following criteria. Each recipient will be awarded $500 for one (1) school year. Recipients are able to re-apply each year.

Requirements

Application requirements for the Reclaim Foundation scholarship are:

• Must be 18 years or older (or with parent/guardian approval/signature)

• Proof of California Residency

• Official Transcripts

• Resume

• Proof of Continuing Education 

  • If available at the time of the application; Must be supplied before scholarship award is released to winner

• Two (2) Essay Responses

  • How are you impacted by trauma? How do you hope to use education and the Reclaim Foundation Scholarship award to reclaim your life? (300 words or more)

  • What needs to be done to address trauma through prevention measures and retroactive care of survivors? (300 words or more)

• Financial Need Documentation (eg. FAFSA), if any

Other important information

Reclaim Foundation created this scholarship to assist young people impacted by trauma as a survivor, family member, or friend who aspire to receive a bachelor's degree, associate’s degree, graduate degree, or occupational certification (trade school). Reclaim Foundation wants to recognize students who want to reclaim their lives despite their trauma through furthering their education.

Applicants must demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character, achievement, personal integrity (leadership, community involvement, and concern for others), and success in academics. Need is not a primary consideration of the Reclaim Foundation Scholarship, but may be a factor in final selection with extra consideration given to self-supporting students and candidates demonstrating extreme financial need.

Please confirm that you have all of your submission material available (photo ID, resume, official transcripts, both essays, financial need documentation) before continuing. Ensure your essays are submitted as a Word document or PDF and that they include your full name, date, and the essay number (1 or 2).

Deadline

Sunday, March 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT