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Educating for Change Scholarship

Supporting incarceration-impacted students.

The Educating for Change Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift from Dr. Joseph Bick and Ms. Stephanie Koop, provides financial support to California Community College students who have a parent incarcerated in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).

Scholarship Details

  • The scholarship amount per student can be up to $1,000, depending on funding availability
  • Covers education costs like tuition, books, computer equipment, internet, and more
  • Scholarships are allocated to qualified students on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Early application is strongly encouraged

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Student Eligibility Requirements

    • Applicants must be either:
      • (1) A high school senior who plans to attend a California Community College; OR
      • (2) A student currently enrolled in a California Community College
    • At the time of application, applicants must have a parent in a prison administered by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) 
      • The definition of parent includes biological or adoptive parent, step-parent, foster parent, or legal guardian
  • Prior to disbursement of scholarship funds, the student must provide proof of enrollment in a California Community College for at least 12 units or maintain an alternate full-time equivalent status
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