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10,000 Degrees Scholarship

10000 DEGREES

Foundation Annual Grants for Education College Prep Grants Grants for Minorities Grants for BIPOC

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 3, 2027

329 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

10,000 Degrees Scholarship

Overview: 10,000 Degrees is the leading, equity-focused scholarship provider and college success nonprofit in California. The organization provides scholarships to students with significant financial need who exhibit a strong desire to go to college and accomplish their educational goals.

Award Information:

Last year awarded $8.8 million in scholarships to over 4,300 college students

Many scholarships are renewable

No GPA requirement

Geographic Scope: Primarily serves the Bay Area (Contra Costa County, Lake County, Marin County, Napa County, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Sonoma County) and Utah

Eligibility:

Students from low-income backgrounds

First-generation college students preferred

Must complete FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) before applying

Current high school seniors or currently enrolled full-time in a four-year college/university, junior college, or accredited trade school

100% of students come from low-income backgrounds; 93% are BIPOC; 92% are first in their family to attend college

Focus Areas:

College pathways and awareness

Financial aid advising and navigation

Scholarships for debt-free degrees

College success support

Community college transfer support

Career and graduate school readiness

Contact:

Headquarters: 1401 Los Gamos Dr., Suite 205, San Rafael, CA 94903

Phone: 415.459.4240

Email: info@10000degrees.org

Website: 10000degrees.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Prerequisites:
1. Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) OR California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- FAFSA for: US citizens, permanent residents, T-Visa holders, or other eligible noncitizens
- CADAA for: Students with or without DACA, temporary protected status, U-visa holders, or those meeting AB540 requirements

Steps to Apply:
1. Submit FAFSA or CADAA application
2. Create a WebGrants for Students CSAC Account to manage state financial aid (Cal Grant)
3. Complete the 10,000 Degrees Scholarship application through Student & Alumni Portal

Materials/Information Needed:
For FAFSA/CADAA completion:

Prior year W-2 forms (if applicant or parents worked)

Prior year tax forms (if applicant or parents filed)

Student's Social Security Number

Parent's Social Security Numbers (if applicable)

Student and Parent Legal Permanent Residency Cards (green card) if applicable

Parent's marital status and marriage/divorce date (month/year)

Parent's date of birth (month/day/year)

Record of untaxed income (social security benefits, welfare benefits, etc.)

Timeline:

Priority deadline for 2025-26 school year: March 3, 2025

Next priority deadline: March 3, 2026