Current high school seniors attending a public school within the boundaries of West Contra Costa Unified School District who have completed their FAFSAor California Dream Act Application, demonstrate finanacial need, and show commitment to making a positive impact on their community are eligible to apply for an Ed Fund college scholarship. Apply by March 3 at www.edfundwest.org/our-scholarships.
Since 2005, the Ed Fund has managed a scholarship program for high school seniors awarding over 1.6 million dollars in scholarships to nearly 522 students. The Scholarship Program is supported by the African American Male Scholarship, B Andrew Gooden Memorial Scholarship, Bernice Bell Memorial Scholarship, Irene S. Scully Family Foundation, Norma and Arthur Schroeder Family Foundation, and Whittier Educational Foundation.
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West Contra Costa’s Public Education Fund, brings together committed partners from across our community to create thriving schools and neighborhoods for our youth. Together, we strive to align policies,
programs, and people to bring about sustained change in our public schools so that all students will succeed in college, career, and life.
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